Husqvarna 122c Manual

 122C
 
  
Oper
 
ator’s manual     Manuel d’utilisation  
Manual de instrucciones 
Please r  
ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Lire attentivement et bien assimiler le manuel d’utilisation avant d’utiliser la machine.
Lea detenidamente el manual de instrucciones y asegúrese de entender su contenido antes de utilizar la máquina.
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ARNING! Clearing saws, 
br
 ushcutters and trimmers can be 
dangerous! Careless or incorrect 
use can result in serious or fatal 
injury to the operator or others. It is 
extremely important that you read 
and understand the contents of the 
operator’s manual.
Please read the operator’s manual 
carefully and mak
 e sure you 
understand the instructions before 
using the machine.
Always wear:
• A protective helmet where there  is a r
 isk of falling...

 CONTENTS 
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Contents  
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ollowing before 
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ting:
 
Please read the oper
 
ator’s manual carefully.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission 
control de
 vices and system may be performed by any 
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the 
Emission Compliance label indicates the n
 umber of 
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to 
meet Federal and Californian emissions requirements....

 
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INTR  
ODUCTION
 
Dear customer! 
Cong  
ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, 
when the Sw
 edish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production 
of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-
powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has...

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WHA  
T IS   
WHA  
T?
 
What is what on the grass trimmer?
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122C
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Trimmer head
2 Cutting attachment guard
3 Shaft
4 Loop handle
5 Throttle control
6 Stop switch
7 Throttle lockout
8 Spark plug cap and spark plug 9 Starter
10 Fuel tank
11 Air filter cover
12 Air purge
13 Choke control
14 Operator’s manual
15 Combination spanner 

 
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA  
UTIONS 
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Impor  
tant
Personal protective equipment 
HELMET  
A protectiv  
e helmet where there is a risk of falling objects
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise 
reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor 
then y
 ou must also wear approved protective goggles. 
Approved protective goggles must comply with standard 
ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.
IMPORTANT!
The machine...

 
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA  
UTIONS 
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GLO  
VES
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fitting 
cutting attachments
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BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose 
clothing that can catch on twigs and br
 anches. Always 
wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts 
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder 
level.
FIRST AID KIT
Always have a first aid kit nearby.
 
Mac  
hine  
′  
s safety equipment...

 
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA  
UTIONS 
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chec  
k that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a 
standstill.
  If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle 
in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must 
be checked. See instructions under the heading 
Maintenance.
 
Stop s  
witch 
Use the stop s  
witch to switch off the engine.
Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when 
y
 ou move the stop switch to the stop setting.
 
Cutting attac  
hment guard 
This...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Cutting equipment
This section describes how to choose and maintain your 
cutting equipment in order to:
• Reduce the risk of blade thrust.
• Obtain maximum cutting performance.
• Extend the life of cutting equipment.
Trimmer head
•Only use the recommended trimmer heads and 
trimmer cords. These have been tested by the 
manufacturer to suit a particular engine size. This is 
especially important when a fully automatic trimmer  head is used. Only use the recommended...

ASSEMBLY
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Fitting the loop handle
•Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop 
handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft.
• Fit the bolt, securing plate and wing nut as shown in  the diag
 ram. Tighten the wing nut.
Fitting the trimmer guard and 
trimmer head
•Fit the guard as shown in the diagram. Tighten 
securely. • Fit the dust cup on the shaft. The nut must be 
completely co
 vered by the dust cup.
• Hold the dust cup with a spanner to prevent the shaft  from...