101 91 78-95 SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols on the power cutter: WARNING! The power cutter can be dangerous! Careless and incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the power cutter. Always wear: • Approved protective helmet • Approved hearing protection • Protective glasses or visor Warning Sparks from the cutting blade can cause fire in combustible materials such as: petrol (gas), wood, dry grass etc. Symbols in the Operator's Manual: Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. Always wear approved protective gloves. Regular cleaning is required. Visual check. Protective glasses or a visor must be worn. ! ! WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products • Arsenic and chromium from chemically- treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. 2 – English CONTENTS Before using your new Power cutter • Read the Operator’s Manual carefully. • Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting blade, see chapter ”Assembly”. • Start the engine and check the carburettor settings. See chapter ”Maintenance”, section ”Carburetor”. When adjusted correctly the cutting blade should not rotate when idling. Setting the idling speed is described in the Operator’s Manual. Adjust the speed according to these instructions. Do not use the power cutter if the idling speed is not correctly adjusted! • Let your Husqvarna dealer check the power cutter and carry out essential adjustments and repairs. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. ! ! WARNING! Under no circumstances should you modify the original design of the power cutter without approval from the manufacturer. Always use genuine spare parts. Unauthorized modifications or accessories may lead to serious injury or death. Your warranty does not cover damage or liability caused by the use of non-authorized accessories or replacement parts. ! ! WARNING! Use of products which cut, grind, drill, sand or shape material can generate dust and vapors which may contain harmful chemicals. Know the nature of the material being worked on and wear appropriate dust mask or respirator protection. You will find the following label on your power cutter: Cutters can be dangerous ! For safe operation follow all safety precautions in operator.s manual. WARNING 371K 71 cc VHVO71UB25RC IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 1997 U.S. EPA EMISSION REGULATION FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES. REFER TO OPERATOR.S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. HUSQVARNA AB HUSKVARNA SWEDEN List of Contents Symbol explanation ..................................................... 2 Safety instructions Personal protective equipment ....................................... 4 The power cutter’s safety equipment ...................... 4 Control, maintenance and service of the machine‘s safety equipment ............................................................................ 5 General safety instructions .............................................. 6 Transport and storage ......................................................... 6 Fuel safety ........................................................................... 7 General working instructions........................................... 7 Cutting ................................................................................. 7 Kickback .............................................................................. 8 Care and storage ................................................................. 9 Cutting blades .................................................................... 10 Abrasive blades ................................................................. 10 Cutting blades ................................................................... 11 Diamond blades ................................................................ 11 What is what? What is what on a power cutter? ....................................... 12 Assembly Fitting the cutting head ...................................................... 13 Checking the drive shaft and flanges ................................ 13 Fitting the cutting blade ..................................................... 13 Fuel handl...