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SYMBOL EXPLANATION

Only intended for trimmer heads.

Noise emission to theenvironment according to theEuropean Community’sDirective. The machine’semission is specified in theTechnical data section andon label.

Use unleaded or quality leadedgasoline and two--stroke oilmixed at a ratio of 2% (1:50).

Other symbols/decals on the machinerefer to special certification requirementsfor certain markets.

Stop the engine by pushingand holding the stop switchin the STOP position. CAUTION!The stop switch automaticallyreturns to the start position.In order to prevent unintentionalstarting, the spark plug cap must beremoved from the spark plug whenassembling, checking and/orperforming maintenance.

Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

Approved eye protection mustalways be used.

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WARNING: Clearing saws, brush-cutters and trimmers can be dan-gerous! Careless or incorrect usecan result in serious or fatalinjury to the operator or others.

Please read the operator’s manualcarefully and make sure youunderstand the instructionsbefore using the machine.

Always wear:S A protective helmet where thereis a risk of falling objects

S Hearing protectionS Approved eye protection

Max. speed of output shaft, rpm

Beware of thrown objects andricochets.

The operator of the machineshall ensure, while working,that no persons or animalscome closer than 15 metres.

Arrows which show limits forhandle mounting.

Always wear approved protectivegloves.

Use anti--slip and stable boots.

Only use non--metallic, flexiblecutting attachments, i.e. trimmerheads with trimmer line.

This product is in accordance withapplicable EC directives.

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CONTENTSContentsKEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONTENTSContents 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Note the following before starting 3. . . .WHAT IS WHAT?What is what? 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSImportant 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Personal protective equipment 5. . . . . .Machine’s safety equipment 6. . . . . . . .Cutting equipment 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ASSEMBLYFitting the loop handle 9. . . . . . . . . . . . .Fitting the trimmer guard andtrimmer head 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FUEL HANDLINGFuel safety 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuel 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fuelling 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .STARTING AND STOPPINGCheck before starting 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Starting and stopping 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral working instructions 14. . . . . . . .MAINTENANCECarburetor 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Muffler 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spark plug 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Air filter 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bevel gear 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maintenance schedule 18. . . . . . . . . . . . .TECHNICAL DATATechnical data 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EC--declaration of conformity(Applies to Europe only) 20. . . . . . . . . . . .

Note the following beforestarting:Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuousproduct development and thereforereserves the right to modify the design andappearance of products without priornotice. Long--term exposure to noise canresult in permanent hearing impairment.Always use approved hearing protection.

WARNING: A clearing saw,brushcutter or trimmer can bedangerous if used incorrectly orcarelessly, and can cause seriousor fatal injury to the operator orothers. It is extremely importantthat you read and understand thecontents of this operator’s manual.

WARNING: Under no circum-stances may the design of themachine be modified without thepermission of the manufacturer.Always use genuine accessories.Non--authorized modificationsand/or accessories can resultin serious personal injury or thedeath of the operator or others.

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WHAT IS WHAT?

1. Trimmer head 11. Starter handle2. Grease filler cap 12. Fuel tank3. Bevel gear 13. Choke control4. Cutting attachment guard 14. Primer bulb5. Shaft 15. Air filter cover6. Loop handle 16. Handle adjustment7. Throttle control 17. Drive disc8. Stop switch 18. Operator’s manual9. Throttle lock 19. Wrench (Model 125C only)10.Cylinder cover 20. Hex wrench (Model 125L only)

What is what?

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT!Whenever you use a clear-ing saw, brushcutter or trimmer you mustwear personal protective equipment that isapproved by the authorities. Personalprotective equipment does not eliminatethe risk of accidents, but it can reduce theeffects of an injury in the event of an acci-dent. Ask your dealer for help whenchoosing protective equipment.

HEARING PROTECTIONWear hearing protection that providesadequate noise reduction.

EYE PROTECTIONAlways wear approved eye protection. Ifyou use a visor then you must also wearapproved protective goggles. Approvedprotective goggles must comply with EN166 in EU countries.

GLOVESGloves should be worn when necessary,e.g., when fitting cutting attachments.

BOOTSWear anti--slip and stable boots.

CLOTHINGWear clothes made of a strong fabric andavoid loose clothing that can catch onshrubs and branches. Always wear heavy,long pants. Do not wear jewelry, shortssandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it isabove shoulder level.

Personal protective equipment

WARNING: Listen out for warn-ing signals or shouts when you arewearing hearing protection. Alwaysremove your hearing protection assoon as the engine stops.

FIRST AID KITA first aid kit should be carried by opera-tors of clearing saws, brushcutters or trim-mers.

ImportantIMPORTANT! The machine is only designedfor trimming grass.The only accessories you can operate withthis engine unit are the cutting attachmentswe recommend in the chapter on Technicaldata.Never use the machine if you are tired, if youhave drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medi-cation that could affect your vision, yourjudgement or your co--ordination.Wear personal protective equipment. See in-structions under the heading Personalprotective equipment.Never use a machine that has been modifiedin any way from its original specification.Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry outthe checks, maintenance and service instruc-tions described in this manual. Some mainte-nance and service measures must be carriedout by trained and qualified specialists. Seeinstructions under the heading Maintenance.All covers and guards must be fitted beforestarting. Make sure the spark plug cap andlead are not damaged. Otherwise you couldget an electric shock.The machine operator must ensure that nopeople or animals come closer than 15metres while working. When several opera-tors are working in the same area, the safetydistance should be at least 15 metres.

WARNING: Never allow childrento use or be in the vicinity of themachine. As the machine is equippedwith a spring--loaded stop switch andcan be started by low speed andforce on the starter handle, evensmall children under some circum-stances can produce the force neces-sary to start the machine. This canmean a risk of serious personal inju-ry. Therefore remove the spark plugcap when the machine is not underclose supervision.

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Press the throttle lock and make sure it re-turns to its original position when you re-lease it.

Check that the throttle control and throttlelock move freely and that the return springswork properly.

See instructions under the heading Start.Start the machine and apply full throttle.Release the throttle and check that thecutting attachment stops and remains at astandstill. If the cutting attachment rotateswith the throttle in the idle position then thecarburettor idle setting must be checked.See instructions under the headingMaintenance.

Stop switchMake sure the engine stops when you pushand hold the stop switch.

Machine’s safety equipmentThis section describes the machine’s safe-ty equipment, its purpose, and how checksand maintenance should be carried out toensure that it operates correctly. See the“What is what” section to locate where thisequipment is positioned on your machine.The life span of the machine can be re-duced and the risk of accidents can in-crease if machine maintenance is not car-ried out correctly and if service and/or re-pairs are not carried out professionally. Ifyou need further information please contactyour nearest service workshop.

Throttle lockThe throttle lock is designed to prevent ac-cidental operation of the throttle control.When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when yougrasp the handle) it releases the throttlecontrol (B). When you release the handle,the throttle control and the throttle lock bothmove back to their original positions. Thismovement is controlled by two independentreturn springs. This arrangement meansthat the throttle control is automaticallylocked at the idle setting.

Make sure the throttle control is locked atthe idle setting when the throttle lock is re-leased.

WARNING: Never use a machinethat has faulty safety equipment!Follow the control, maintenanceand service instructions describedin this section. If your machine failsany of these checks contact yourservice agent to get it repaired.

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IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair workon the machine requires special training. Thisis especially true of the machine’s safetyequipment. If your machine fails any of thechecks described below you must contactyour service agent. When you buy any of ourproducts we guarantee the availability of pro-fessional repairs and service. If the retailerwho sells your machine is not a servicingdealer, ask him for the address of your near-est service agent.

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WARNING: Overexposure tovibration can lead to circulatorydamage or nerve damage in peoplewho have impaired circulation.Contact your doctor if you experi-ence symptoms of overexposure tovibration. Such symptoms includenumbness, loss of feeling, tingling,pricking, pain, loss of strength,changes in skin color or condition.These symptoms normally appearin the fingers, hands or wrists. Therisk increases at low temperatures.

In countries that have a warm and dryclimate there is a significant risk of fire.We therefore fit certain mufflers with a sparkarrestor mesh. Check whether the muffleron your machine is fitted with this kind ofmesh.

For mufflers, it is very important that youfollow the instructions on checking, main-taining, and servicing your machine.Never use a machine that has a faultymuffler.

Regularly check that the muffler is securelyattached to the machine.

Muffler

The muffler is designed to reduce the noiselevel and to direct the exhaust gases awayfrom the operator.

Cutting attachment guard

This guard is intended to prevent looseobjects from being thrown towards theoperator. The guard also protects theoperator from accidental contact with thecutting attachment.

Check that the guard is undamaged and notcracked. Replace the guard if it has beenexposed to impact or is cracked.

Always use the recommended guard for thecutting attachment you are using. See the“Technical data” section.

Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or anincorrect cutting attachment increases thelevel of vibration.

WARNING: Never use a cuttingattachment without an approvedguard. See the section on “Technicaldata”. If an incorrect or faulty guardis fitted this can cause seriouspersonal injury.

WARNING: Mufflers get very hotduring use and remain so for sometime after stopping. This also ap-plies at idle speed. Contact can re-sult in burns to the skin. Rememberthe risk of fire!

WARNING: The inside of themuffler contain chemicals that maybe carcinogenic. Avoid contact withthese elements in the event of adamaged muffler.

WARNING: Bear in mind that:Engine exhaust fumes contain car-bon monoxide, which can causecarbon monoxide poisoning. Forthis reason you should not start orrun the machine indoors, or any-where that is poorly ventilated.The exhaust fumes from the engineare hot and may contain sparkswhich can start a fire. Never startthe machine indoors or near com-bustible material!

Muffler bolts

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Cutting equipmentThis section describes how to choose andmaintain your cutting equipment in order to:S Obtain maximum cutting performance.S Extend the life of cutting equipment.

Trimmer head

S Only use the recommended cutting at-tachments. See the section on “Technicaldata”.

WARNING: A faulty cutting at-tachment may increase the risk ofaccidents.

IMPORTANT!Only use cutting attachments with the guardswe recommend! See the section on“Technical data”.Refer to the instructions for the cutting attach-ment to check the correct way to load thetrimmer line and the correct line diameter.

IMPORTANT!Always ensure the trimmer line is woundtightly and evenly around the drum, other-wise the machine will generate harmfulvibration.

WARNING: Always stop the en-gine before doing any work on thecutting attachment. This continuesto rotate even after the throttle hasbeen released. Ensure that thecutting attachment has stoppedcompletely and disconnect thelead from the spark plug beforeyou start to work on it.

S Smaller machines generally require smalltrimmer heads and vice versa. This is be-cause when clearing using trimmer linethe engine must throw out the trimmerline radially from the trimmer head andovercome the resistance of the grassbeing cleared.

S The length of the trimmer line is also im-portant. A longer trimmer line requiresgreater engine power than a shortertrimmer line of the same diameter.

S Make sure that the cutter on the trimmerguard is intact. This is used to cut thetrimmer line to the correct length.

S To increase the life of the trimmer line itcan be soaked in water for a couple ofdays. This will make the line tougher sothat it lasts longer.

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ASSEMBLY

Fitting the trimmer guard andtrimmer head (Model 125L)

S Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for usewith the trimmer head. Hook the trimmerguard/combination guard onto the fittingon the shaft and secure with the bolt (D).

NOTE: Make sure unit is assembled cor-rectly as shown in this manual.

Fitting the loop handleS Position the handle on the shaft. Notethat the handle must be mounted be-tween the two arrows on the shaft.

S Fit the screw, securing plate and wingnut as shown in the diagram.

S Tighten the wing nut.

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S Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft.S Turn the shaft until one of the holes in thedrive disc aligns with the correspondinghole in the gear housing.

S Insert hex wrench (C) in the hole to lockthe shaft.

S Screw on the trimmer head (H) in the op-posite direction to the direction of rota-tion.

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S To dismantle, follow the instructions inthe reverse order.

Fitting the trimmer guard andtrimmer head (Model 125C)

S Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for usewith the trimmer head. Hook the trimmerguard/combination guard onto the fitting onthe shaft and secure with the nut (B).

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S Fit the dust cup (C) on the shaft. The nutmust be completely covered by the dustcup.

S Hold the dust cup with a wrench to pre-vent the shaft from rotating.

S Screw the trimmer head (D) onto theshaft.

S To dismantle, follow the instructions inthe reverse order.

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FUEL HANDLINGFuel safetyNever start the machine:1. If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off thespillage and allow remaining fuel to evapo-rate.

2. If you have spilled fuel on yourself or yourclothes, change your clothes. Wash anypart of your body that has come in contactwith fuel. Use soap and water.

3. If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regu-larly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuellines.

Transport and storageS Store and transport the machine and fuelso that there is no risk of any leakage orfumes coming into contact with sparks ornaked flames, for example, from electri-cal machinery, electric motors, electricalrelays/switches or boilers.

S When storing and transporting fuel al-ways use approved containers intendedfor this purpose.

S When storing the machine for long peri-ods the fuel tank must be emptied. Con-tact your local petrol station to find outwhere to dispose of excess fuel.

S Ensure the machine is cleaned and thata complete service is carried out beforelong--term storage.

S In order to prevent unintentional startingof the engine, the spark plug cap mustalways be removed during long--termstorage, if the machine is not underclose supervision and when performingall service measures.

FuelCAUTION! The machine is equipped with atwo--stroke engine and must always be runusing a mixture of petrol and two-strokeengine oil. It is important to accurately mea-sure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensurethat the correct mixture is obtained. Whenmixing small amounts of fuel, even smallinaccuracies can drastically affect the ratioof the mixture.

Petrol

CAUTION! Always use a good quality pet-rol/oil mixture (at least 90 octane).Use low--emission petrol, also known asalkylate petrol, if it is available.

S The lowest octane recommended is 90.If you run the engine on a lower octanethan 90, it can result in knocking. Thisgives rise to a high engine temperature,which can result in serious engine damage.

S When working at continuous high revs, ahigher octane rating is recommended.

Two--stroke oilS For best results and performance, useHUSQVARNA two--stroke oil, which isspecially formulated for our two--strokeengines. Mixture 1:50 (2%).

S If HUSQVARNA two--stroke oil is not avail-able, you may use another two-stroke oil ofgood quality that is intended for air cooledengines. Contact your dealer when select-ing an oil. Mixing ratio 1:33 (3%).

S Never use two--stroke oil intended forwater--cooled outboard engines,sometimes referred to as outboard oil.

S Never use oil intended for four--strokeengines.

WARNING: Take care when han-dling fuel. Bear in mind the risk offire, explosion and inhaling fumes.

5 0,10 0,1510 0,20 0,3015 0,30 0,4520 0,40 0,60

Petrol,litre

Two--stroke oil, litre

2% (1:50) 3% (1:33)

WARNING: Fuel and fuel fumesare highly inflammable and cancause serious injury when inhaledor allowed to come in contact withthe skin. For this reason observecaution when handling fuel andmake sure there is adequate ven-tilation.

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FUEL HANDLING

S Always start by flling half the amount of thepetrol to be used. Then add the entireamount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture.Add the remaining amount of petrol.

S Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughlybefore filling the machine’s fuel tank.

S Do not mix more than one month’s sup-ply of fuel at a time.

S If the machine is not used for some time,the fuel tank should be emptied andcleaned.

WARNING: The muffler getsvery hot during and after use. Thisalso applies during idling. Beaware of the fire hazard, especiallywhen working near flammable sub-stances and/or vapors.

Fuelling

WARNING: Taking the followingprecautions, will lessen the risk offire:Do not smoke or place hot objectsnear fuel.Always shut off the engine beforerefueling.Always stop the engine and let itcool for a few minutes before refu-elling.When refueling, open the fuel capslowly so that any excess pressureis released gently.Tighten the fuel cap carefully afterrefueling.Always move the machine awayfrom the refueling area beforestarting.

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MixingS Always mix the petrol and oil in a cleancontainer intended for fuel.

S Clean the area around the fuel cap.Contamination in the tank can causeoperating problems.

S Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shak-ing the container before filling the tank.

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STARTING AND STOPPING

Check before starting

S Never start the machine indoors. Exhaustfumes can be dangerous if inhaled.

S Observe your surroundings and makesure that there is no risk of people oranimals coming into contact with thecutting equipment.

S Place the machine on the ground,ensure the cutting attachment is clear oftwigs and stones. Hold the body of themachine on the ground using your lefthand (CAUTION! Not with your foot).Then grip the starter handle with yourright hand and pull the starter cord.

S Check that the trimmer head and trimmerguard are not damaged or cracked.Replace the trimmer head or trimmerguard if they have been exposed toimpact or are cracked.

S Never use the machine without a guardnor with a defective guard.

Cold enginePrimer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10times until fuel begins to fill the bulb. Theprimer bulb need not be completely filled.

Choke: Move the blue engine choke leverover to the closed position.

StartingHold the body of the machine on theground using your left hand (CAUTION!Not with your foot!).Firmly grip the starter rope handle withyour right hand. DO NOT squeezethrottle trigger. Slowly pull out the corduntil you feel some resistance (the starterpawls grip); then quickly and powerfullypull the cord.Never wrap the starter cord aroundyour hand.Repeat pulling the cord until the engineattempts to start. Squeeze throttle triggerto release the choke. Continue to holdthrottle trigger and pull starter rope untilengine runs.

WARNING: When the engine isstarted with the choke in either thechoke or start throttle positions thecutting attachment will start to rotateimmediately.

WARNING: The complete clutch,clutch cover, and shaft must befitted before the machine is started,otherwise parts could come looseand cause personal injury.Always move the machine awayfrom the refueling area beforestarting. Place the machine on aflat surface. Ensure the cutting at-tachment cannot come into contactwith any object.Make sure no unauthorizedpersons are in the working area,otherwise there is a risk of seriouspersonal injury. The safetydistance is 15 meters.

Starting and stopping

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STARTING AND STOPPING

CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord allthe way out and do not let go of the starterhandle when the cord is fully extended.This can damage the machine.

NOTE: If engine dies, return blue enginechoke lever to the closed position andrepeat starting steps.

Warm engineWith a warm engine, squeeze and hold thethrottle trigger. Pull starter rope sharplywhile squeezing throttle trigger until engineruns.

CAUTION!Do not put any part of your body in markedarea. Contact can result in burns to theskin, or electrical shock if the spark plugcap has been damaged. Always usegloves. Do not use a machine with dam-aged spark plug cap.

StoppingStop the engine by pushing and holdingthe stop switch in the STOP position untilthe engine stops.

CAUTION! The stop switch automaticallyreturns to the start position. In order to pre-vent unintentional starting, the spark plugcap must be removed from the spark plugwhen assembling, checking and/or per-forming maintenance.

WARNING: When the engine isstarted with the choke in the closedposition the cutting attachment willstart to rotate immediately.

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

General working instructions

IMPORTANT!This section describes the basic safety pre-cautions for working with trimmers. If youencounter a situation where you are uncer-tain how to proceed you should ask an ex-pert. Contact your servicing dealer.Avoid all usage which you consider to bebeyond your capability.You must understand the difference betweenforestry clearing, grass clearing and grasstrimming before use.

Basic safety rules

1. Look around you:S To ensure that people, animals or otherthings cannot affect your control of themachine.

S To ensure that people, animals, etc.,do not come into contact with the cut-ting attachment or loose objects thatare thrown out by the cutting attach-ment.

S CAUTION! Do not use the machineunless you are able to call for help inthe event of an accident.

2. Do not use the machine in bad weather,such as dense fog, heavy rain, strongwind, intense cold, etc. Working in badweather is tiring and often brings addedrisks, such as icy ground, unpredictablefelling direction, etc.

3. Make sure you can move and stand safely.Check the area around you for possible ob-stacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.)in case you have to move suddenly. Takegreat care when working on sloping ground.

4. Switch off the engine before moving toanother area.

5. Never put the machine down with the enginerunning or while the cutting attachment isrotating.

Basic working techniquesS Always slow the engine to idle speed aftereach working operation. Long periods atfull throttle without any load on the enginecan lead to serious engine damage.

Grass trimming with a trimmer headTrimming

S Hold the trimmer head just above the groundat an angle. It is the end of the trimmer linethat does the work. Let the trimmer line workat its own pace. Never press the trimmerline into the area to be cut.

S The trimmer line can easily remove grassand weeds up against walls, fences, treesand borders, however it can also damagesensitive bark on trees and bushes, anddamage fence posts.

WARNING: Sometimes branchesor grass get caught between theguard and cutting attachment.Always stop the engine beforecleaning.

WARNING: Neither the operatorof the machine nor anyone elsemay attempt to remove the cut ma-terial while the engine is running orthe cutting equipment is rotating,as this can result in serious injury.Stop the engine and cutting equip-ment before you remove materialthat has wound around the bladeshaft as otherwise there is a risk ofinjury. The bevel gear can get hotduring use and may remain so for awhile afterwards. You could getburned if you touch it.

WARNING: Watch out forthrown objects. Always wear ap-proved eye protection. Never leanover the cutting attachment guard.Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrownup into the eyes causing blindnessor serious injury. Keep unautho-rised persons at a distance. Chil-dren, animals, onlookers and help-ers should be kept outside thesafety zone of 15 m. Stop the ma-chine immediately if anyone ap-proaches. Never swing the ma-chine around without first checkingbehind you to make sure noone iswithin the safety zone.

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WORKING TECHNIQUESS Reduce the risk of damaging plants byshortening the trimmer line to 4--4 1/2 inches(10--12 cm) and reducing the engine speed.

S When trimming you should use less thanfull throttle so that the trimmer line lastslonger and to reduce the wear on thetrimmer head.

Clearing

S The clearing technique removes all un-wanted vegetation. Keep the trimmerhead just above the ground and tilt it. Letthe end of the trimmer line strike theground around trees, posts, statues andthe like. CAUTION! This techniqueincreases the wear on the trimmer line.

S The trimmer line wears quicker and mustbe fed forward more often when workingagainst stones, brick, concrete, metalfences, etc., than when coming into con-tact with trees and wooden fences.

Cutting

S The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass thatis difficult to reach using a normal lawnmower. Keep the trimmer line parallel tothe ground when cutting. Avoid pressingthe trimmer head against the ground asthis can ruin the lawn and damage thetool.

S Do not allow the trimmer head to con--stantly come into contact with the groundduring normal cutting. Constant contactof this type can cause damage and wearto the trimmer head.

Sweeping

S The fan effect of the rotating line can beused for quick and easy clearing up.Hold the trimmer line parallel to andabove the area to be swept and movethe tool to and fro.

S When cutting and sweeping you shoulduse full throttle to obtain the best results.

WARNING: Neither the operatorof the machine nor anyone else mayattempt to remove the cut materialwhile the engine is running or thetrimmer line is rotating, as this canresult in serious injury. Stop theengine and trimmer head before youremove material that has woundaround the drive shaft as otherwisethere is a risk of injury. The bevelgear can get hot during use and mayremain so for a while afterwards. Youcould get burned if you touch it.

WARNING: Watch out for thrownobjects. Always wear eye protection.Never lean over the cutting attach-ment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc.can be thrown up into the eyescausing blindness or serious injury.Keep unauthorized persons at a dis-tance. Children, animals, onlookersand helpers should be kept outsidethe safety zone of 15 m.Stop the machine immediately ifanyone approaches.

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MAINTENANCE

CarburetorYour Husqvarna product has been designedand manufactured to specifications that re-duce harmful emissions. After the enginehas used 8--10 tanks of fuel, the engine willbe run--in. To ensure that it continues to runat peak performance and to minimize harm-ful exhaust emissions after the run--in peri-od, ask your servicing dealer to adjust yourcarburetor.

The owner is responsible for the perfor-mance of all required maintenance asdefined in the operator’s manual.

WARNING: The complete clutch,clutch cover, and shaft must befitted before the machine is started,otherwise parts could come looseand cause personal injury.

Function

S The carburetor governs the engine’sspeed via the throttle control. Air and fuelare mixed in the carburetor.

S The T--screw regulates the throttle settingat idle speed. If the T--screw is turnedclockwise this gives a higher idle speed;turning it counterclockwise gives a loweridle speed.

Basic settingS The basic carburetor settings are ad-justed during testing at the factory. Fineadjustment should be carried out by askilled technician.

Rec. idle speed:See “Technical data” section.Recommended max. speed:See “Technical data” section.

Fine adjustment of the idle speed--TAdjust the idle speed using the idle adjust-ment screw--T if it is necessary to readjust.First, turn the idle adjustment screw--Tclockwise until the cutting attachment startsto rotate. Then, turn the screw counter-clockwise until the cutting attachment stops.The idle speed is correctly adjusted whenthe engine will run smoothly in every posi-tion. The idle speed should also be wellbelow the speed at which the cutting attach-ment starts to rotate.

CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotateswhen the engine is idling the idle adjustmentscrew T should be turned counterclockwiseuntil the cutting attachment stops.

Idle SpeedScrew--T

WARNING: If the idle speed can-not be adjusted so that the cuttingattachment stops, contact your ser-vicing dealer. Do not use the ma-chine until it has been correctly ad-justed or repaired.

Unit/Maintenance SafetyDisconnect the spark plug before perform-ing maintenance, except carburetor adjust-ments.

Muffler

The muffler is designed to reduce the noiselevel and to direct the exhaust gases awayfrom the operator. The exhaust gases arehot and can contain sparks, which maycause fire if directed against dry and com-bustible material.

Mufflers are equipped with a special sparkarrestor mesh. You should clean the meshat least once a month. This is best donewith a wire brush. If the mesh is damagedit should be replaced. A blocked meshwill cause the machine to overheat and re-sult in damage to the cylinder and piston.

Muffler bolts

CAUTION! Never use a machine that hasa faulty or loose muffler. Ensure the mufflerbolts are tight.

Spark arrestor mesh

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WARNING: The inside of themuffler contain chemicals that maybe carcinogenic. Avoid contact withthese elements in the event of adamaged muffler.

WARNING: Bear in mind that:Engine exhaust fumes contain car-bon monoxide, which can causecarbon monoxide poisoning. Forthis reason you should not start orrun the machine indoors, or any-where that is poorly ventilated.The exhaust fumes from the engineare hot and may contain sparkswhich can start a fire. Never startthe machine indoors or near com-bustible material!

Spark plug

The spark plug condition is influenced by:S Incorrect carburetor adjustment.S An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or in-correct type of oil).

S A dirty air filter.These factors cause deposits on the sparkplug electrodes, which may result in operat-ing problems and starting difficulties.If the machine is low on power, difficult tostart or runs poorly at idle speed: alwayscheck the spark plug first before takingany further action. If the spark plug is dirty,clean it and check that the electrode gap is0,6 mm. The spark plug should be replacedafter about a month in operation or earlier ifnecessary.

CAUTION! Always use the recommendedspark plug type! Use of the wrong sparkplug can damage the piston/cylinder.

0,6 mm

Air filter

The air filter must be regularly cleaned toremove dust and dirt in order to avoid:S Carburetor malfunctionsS Starting problemsS Loss of engine powerS Unnecessary wear to engine partsS Excessive fuel consumption

Clean the filter every 25 hours, or moreregularly if conditions are exceptionallydusty.Cleaning the air filterRemove the air filter cover and take out thefilter. Wash it clean in warm, soapy water.Rinse thoroughly. Ensure that the filter is drybefore refitting it.An air filter that has been in use for a longtime cannot be cleaned completely. Thefilter must therefore be replaced with a newone at regular intervals. A damaged airfilter must always be replaced.Bevel gear(125L)

The bevel gear is filled with the right quan-tity of grease at the factory. However, be-fore using the machine you should checkthat the bevel gear is filled three--quartersfull with grease. Use HUSQVARNA specialgrease.

The grease in the bevel gear does not nor-mally need to be changed except if repairsare carried out.

WARNING: Mufflers get very hotduring use and remain so for sometime after stopping. This also ap-plies at idle speed. Contact can re-sult in burns to the skin. Rememberthe risk of fire!

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MAINTENANCE

Maintenance scheduleThe following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most ofthe items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the main-tenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work mustbe carried out by an authorised service workshop.

MaintenanceDailyMaintenance

WeeklyMaintenance

MonthlyMaintenance

Clean the outside of the machine.

Make sure the throttle trigger lock and thethrottle function correctly from a safety pointof view.

Check that the stop switch works correctly.

Check that the cutting attachment does notrotate at idle.

Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary.

Check that the guard is undamaged and notcracked. Replace the guard if it has beenexposed to impact or is cracked.

Check that the trimmer head is undamagedand not cracked. Replace the trimmer headif necessary.

Check that nuts and screws are tight.

Check that there are no fuel leaks from theengine, tank or fuel lines.

Check the starter and starter cord.

Clean the outside of the spark plug. Re-move it and check the electrode gap. Adjustthe gap to 0,6 mm or replace the spark plug.Check that the spark plug is fitted with asuppressor.

Clean the outside of the carburetor and thespace around it.

Check that the bevel gear is filled three--quarters full with lubricant. Fill if necessaryusing special grease.

Check the fuel filter from contamination andthe fuel hose from cracks or other defects.Replace if necessary.

Check all cables and connections.

Check the clutch, clutch springs and theclutch drum for wear. Replace if necessaryby an autorized service workshop.

Replace the spark plug. Check that thespark plug is fitted with a suppressor.

Clean or replace the spark arrestor meshon the muffler.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Model 125L (M10 LH arbor shaft thread)

Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, part. no.

Trimmer head T25 537 33 83--02

Plastic blades Tricut 300 mm 531 00 38--11

Technical data125C 125L

EngineCylinder displacement, cm3 28 28Cylinder bore, mm 35 35Stroke, mm 28,7 28.7Idle speed, rpm 2800--3200 2800--3200Recommended max. fast idle speed, rpm 10000 11000Speed of output shaft, rpm 8000 8000Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893, kW 0,8 0,8Catalytic converter muffler No NoSpeed--regulated ignition system Yes YesIgnition systemManufacturer/type of ignition system Walbro/CD Walbro/CDSpark plug Champion Champion

RCJ--6Y RCJ--6YElectrode gap, mm 0,6 0,6Fuel and lubrication systemManufacturer/type of carburetor Zama ZamaFuel tank capacity, litre 0,4 0,4WeightWeight without fuel, cutting attachment and guard, kg 4,4 4,8Noise emissions(see note 1)Sound power level, measured dB(A) 109 109Sound power level, guaranteed LWA dB(A) 114 114Noise levels(see note 2)Equivalent noise pressure level at the operators’ ear,measured according to EN/ISO 11806 and ISO 7917,dB(A) 100 100Vibration levelsVibration levels at handles, measured according toEN/ISO 11806 and ISO 7916FRONT HANDLEIdling, m/s2 3,9 3,9Racing, m/s2 5,6 5,6REAR HANDLEIdling, m/s2 2,9 2,9Racing, m/s2 8,5 8,5

Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (LWA) in conformitywith EC directive 2000/14/EC.Note 2: Equivalent sound pressure level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total forsound pressure levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution:1/2 idling and 1/2 max speed.NOTE! The noise pressure level at operator’s ear and vibrations on the handles are mea-sured with all the approved cutting attachments for the machine. The table indicates thelowest and highest values.

Model 125C (3/8 RH arbor shaft thread)

Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, part. no.

Trimmer head T25 537 33 83--03

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYrelating to 2000/14/EC

EC Declaration of Conformity relating to 2000/14/EC

We, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Texarkana, TX, 75501, USA, Tél. : +1 903 2234100, declare under sole responsibility that the Husqvarna model 125C/125L grasstrimmers were assessed in accordance with Annex V of the DIRECTIVE and from serialnumbers 2005--319N00001 and onwards, conforms to the provisions of the DIRECTIVE.The cutting width is 431 mm. The measured sound power is 109 dB and the guaranteedsound power is 114 dB.

Texarkana 05--11--15

Michael S. Bounds, DirectorProduct Safety and Standards

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYrelating to 98/37/EC

EC Declaration of Conformity (Directive 98/37/EC, Annex II, A) (Only applies toEurope)

We, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Texarkana, TX, 75501, USA, Tél. : +1 903 2234100, declare under sole responsibility that the Husqvarna model 125C/125L grasstrimmers fromserial numbers 2005--319N00001and onwards, follows theprovisions of theDIRECTIVES : 98/37/EC (machinery) and 89/336/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility),including amendments and is in conformity with the following standards: EN 12100--2, ENISO 11806:1997 and CISPR 12.

SMP, The SwedishMachinery Testing Institute, Fyrisborgsgatan 3S--754 50Uppsala,Sweden, has carried out voluntary type approval. The certificate(s) are numbered:SEC/05/1086.

Texarkana 05--11--15

Michael S. Bounds, DirectorProduct Safety and Standards

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Trimmer Head Line Loading Instructions

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Plastic Blades (Tri Cut)

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