Husqvarna 125BT, 141B, 155B, 165BT manual

Operator’s manual 125BT 141B 155B 165BT Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. English[...]

2 – English KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols W ARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly , which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’ s manual carefully and make sure y ou understand the instructions before using the machine . Alwa ys wear: • Approv ed hearing protec[...]

English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Note the f ollowing bef ore star ting: Please read the operator’ s manual carefully . Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hear ing impairment. So alwa ys use approved hearing protection. Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product de velopment and theref ore reser ves the right to modify the des[...]

4 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS P ersonal pr otective equipment • Glov es should be worn when necessar y . • W ear hear ing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. • Alwa ys wear approv ed ey e protection. If you use a visor then you m ust also wear approv ed protective goggles. Approv ed protective goggles must comply with stan[...]

English – 5 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Vibration damping system Y our machine is equipped with a vibr ation damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and mak e operation easier . The machine’ s vibration damping system reduces the transf er of vibrations. Muffler The muffler is designed to k eep noise lev els to a minimum and to direct [...]

6 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Vibration damping system • Regularly check the vibration damping units f or cracks or def or mation. • Check that the vibr ation damping element is undamaged and securely attached. Muffler • Ne ver use a machine that has a f aulty muffler . • Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the [...]

English – 7 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS • Mov e the machine at least 3 m from the refuelling point bef ore star ting it. • Ne ver star t the machine: - If you hav e spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to e vapor ate. - If you hav e spilt fuel on yourself or y our clothes, change your clothes . Wash an y par t of your bod[...]

8 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS • Use a rak e or a br ush to release rubbish stuck to the ground. • Hold the opening of the blo wer as close to the ground as possible . • Obser ve y our surroundings. If anyone approaches y our work area, set the throttle control to the lowest throttle until the person is at a saf e distance. Direct the blo[...]

English – 9 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what? 1 Spark plug 2 Choke control 3 Air filter 4 Star ter handle 5 Fuel tank 6 Harness 7 Muffler 8 Handlebar 9 Blow pipe 10 Throttle control 11 Stop s witch 12 Throttle adjuster 13 Saf ety strap 14 Operator ′ s manual[...]

10 – English WHA T IS WHA T? What is what? 1 Spark plug 2 Choke control 3 Air filter 4 Star ter handle 5 Fuel tank 6 Harness 7 Muffler 8 Blow pipe 9 Throttle control 10 Stop s witch 11 Throttle adjuster 12 Operator ′ s manual[...]

English – 11 ASSEMBL Y Assembl y of the blo wer 1 Connect the fle xible hose (A) to the f an’ s outlet tube (B) with a hose clamp. 2 Connect the operating tube (C) to the fle xible hose with a hose clamp . 3 Fit the control handle (D) on the operating tube (C). 4 Fit the handlebar (E) on the operating tube and tighten the scre w (F). (141B, 1[...]

12 – English FUEL HANDLING Fuel CA UTION! The machine is equipped with a two-strok e engine and must alwa ys been r un using a mixture of petrol and two- stroke engine oil. It is impor tant to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mix ed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, e ven small inaccuraci[...]

English – 13 ST AR TING AND ST OPPING Star ting and stopping Cold engine Ignition: Set the stop s witch to the star t position. Choke: Set the choke control in the chok e position. Air purge: Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the diaphragm. The diaphragm need not be completely filled. W arm engine Use the same s[...]

14 – English MAINTENANCE Carb urettor Y our Husqv ar na product has been designed and manuf actured to specifications that reduce har mful emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine will be run-in. T o ensure that it continues to run at peak perf or mance and to minimise har mful exhaust emissions after the running-in per[...]

English – 15 MAINTENANCE Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by: • Incorrect carburettor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil). • A dir ty air filter . These f actors cause deposits on the spar k plug electrodes, which ma y result in operating problems and star ting difficulties. If the[...]

16 – English MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below y ou will find some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop . Daily maintenance 1 Clean the outside of the machine. 2 Check that the throttle control functions saf ely . 3 Check that the stop s witch works correctly . 4 Clean the ai[...]

English – 17 TECHNICAL D A T A T echnical data Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound po wer (L WA ) in conf or mity with EC directive 2000/14/EC . Note 2: Equivalent sound pressure le vel is calculated as the time-weighted energy total f or sound pressure lev els under various working conditions with the follo wing time dis[...]

18 – English TECHNICAL D A T A EC-dec laration of conformity (Applies to Europe onl y) W e, Husqvarna AB, S-561 82 Huskv ar na, Sweden, tel: +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the blowers Husqvarna141B and 155 from 2000’ s serial numbers and onwards (the y ear is clear ly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent[...]

English – 19 TECHNICAL D A T A EC-dec laration of conformity (Applies to Europe onl y) W e, Husqvarna AB, S-561 82 Huskv ar na, Sweden, tel: +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the blowers Husqvarna 125BT and 165BT from 2004’ s serial numbers and onwards (the y ear is clear ly stated in plain text on the type plate with subseq[...]

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