Husqvarna 125 L Service Manual

  
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125C 125L 
Operator’s Manual 
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure youunderstand the instructions before using the machine. 

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CONTENTS
ContentsCONTENTS
Contents 2........................
Note the following before starting 2....
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols 3.........................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment 4......
Machine’s safety equipment 4........
Cutting equipment 5.................
Checking, maintaining and servicing
the machine’s safety equipment 5.....
General safety precautions 8.........
Starting safety 8....................
Fuel safety 8.......................
Transporting and storage...

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KEY TO SYMBOLS
Only intended for trimmer heads.
Other symbols/decals on the machine
refer to special certification requirements
for certain markets.
Stop the engine by pushing
and holding the stop switch
in the STOP position until the
engine stops before carrying
out any checks or maintenance.
Regular cleaning is required.
Visual check.
Approved eye protection must
always be used.Symbols
WARNI NG !
Clearing saws,
brushcutters and trimmers can be
dangerous! Careless or incorrect
use can result in...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary,
e.g., when fitting cutting attachments.
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides
adequate noise reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If
you use a visor then you must also wear
approved protective goggles. Approved
protective goggles must comply with
standard ANSI Z87.1.
BOOTS
Wear sturdy, non-- slip boots.
CLOTHING
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and
avoid loose clothing that can catch on...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Cutting attachment guardThis guard is intended to prevent loose ob-
jects from being thrown towards the opera-
tor. The guard also protects the operator
from accidental contact with the cutting at-
tachment.
Use of incorrectly wound trimmer line or an
incorrect cutting attachment increases the
level of vibration.
MufflerThe muffler is designed to reduce the noise
level and to direct the exhaust gases away
from the operator.
CAUTION!Muffler is fitted with a catalytic
converter...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Throttle lockSMake sure the throttle control is locked
at the idle setting when the throttle lock
is released.
SPress the throttle lock and make sure it
returns to its original position when you
release it.
SCheck that the throttle control and
throttle lock move freely and that the
return springs work properly.
SSee instructions under the section
“Start”. Start the machine and apply full
throttle. Release the throttle and check
that the cutting attachment stops and re-
mains at a...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Trimmer h eadSOnly use the recommended cutting at-
tachments. See the section on “Technical
data”.
WARNING!Never use a machine
with faulty safety equipment. The
machine’s safety equipment must be
checked and maintained as
described in this section.
If your machine fails any of these
checks contact your service agent to
get it repaired.
IMPORTANT!
This section describes how to choose and
maintain your cutting equipment in order to:
Obtain maximum cutting performance.
Extend the life...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety precautions
IMPORTANT!
SThe machine is only designed for trimming
grass.
SThe only accessories you can operate
with this engine unit are the cutting at-
tachments we recommend in the “Tech-
nical data” section.
SNever use wire, rope, string, etc.
SNever use the machine if you are tired, if
you have drunk alcohol, or if you are tak-
ing medication that could affect your vi-
sion, your judgment or your coordination.
SNever use the machine in extreme weath-
er conditions...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SIf the machine is leaking fuel. Check
regularly for leaks from the fuel cap
and fuel lines.
SAvoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is
a skin irritant and may even cause
skin changes.
Transporting and storageSStore and transport the machine and fuel
so that there is no risk of any leakage or
fumes coming into contact with sparks or
naked flames, for example, from electri-
cal machinery, electric motors, electrical
relays/switches or boilers.
SWhen storing and transporting fuel al-...

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Sweeping
SThe fan effect of the rotating line can be
used for quick and easy clearing up.
Hold the trimmer line parallel to and
above the area to be swept and move
the tool to and fro.
SWhen cutting and sweeping you should
use full throttle to obtain the best results.Clearing
SThe clearing technique removes all un-
wanted vegetation. Keep the trimmer
head just above the ground and tilt it. Let
the end of the trimmer line strike the
ground around trees, posts, statues and
the...