CONTENTS
Before using your new Power cutterList of Contents
Y Read the OperatorOs Manual carefully.Symbol explanation.....................................................2
Y Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting blade, see
Safety instructions
chapter �Assembly�.
Y Start the engine and check the carburettor settings. SeePersonal protective equipment.......................................4
chapter �Maintenance�, section �Carburetor�. When adjusted
The power cutterOs safety equipment.......................4
correctly the cutting blade should not rotate when idling.
Control, maintenance and service of the machine�s safety
Setting the idling speed is described in the OperatorOs
equipment............................................................................ 5
Manual. Adjust the speed according to these instructions. Do
General safety instructions..............................................6not use the power cutter if the idling speed is not correctly
adjusted!Transport and storage ......................................................... 6
Y Let your Husqvarna dealer check the power cutter and carryFuel safety ........................................................................... 7
out essential adjustments and repairs.General working instructions...........................................7
Cutting ................................................................................. 7
Kickback .............................................................................. 8
WARNING!Care and storage................................................................. 9
Under no circumstances should you modifyCutting blades....................................................................10
!the original design of the power cutter without
Abrasive discs ................................................................... 10
approval from the manufacturer. Always use
Cutting blades.................................................................... 11
genuine spare parts. Unauthorized
Diamond blades................................................................. 11
modifications or accessories may lead to
serious injury or death.What is what?
What is what on a power cutter? ....................................... 12
Assembly
Fitting the cutting head ...................................................... 13
WARNING!
Checking the drive shaft and flanges ................................ 13
Use of products which cut, grind, drill, sand or
!Fitting the cutting blade ..................................................... 13shape material can generate dust and vapors
which may contain harmful chemicals. KnowFuel handling
the nature of the material being worked onFuel mixture....................................................................... 14
and wear appropriate dust mask or respirator
Fuelling .............................................................................. 14
protection.
Start and stop
Start and stop .................................................................... 15
Maintenance
Adjusting the drive belt ...................................................... 16
Changing the drive belt ..................................................... 16
Carburettor ........................................................................ 17
Fuel filter............................................................................ 18
Air filter .............................................................................. 18
Starter................................................................................ 19
Spark plug ......................................................................... 20
Muffler ............................................................................... 20
Cooling system .................................................................. 20
Daily maintenance ............................................................. 21
Weekly maintenance ......................................................... 21
Monthly maintenance ........................................................ 21
Technical Data
371K .................................................................................. 22
375K .................................................................................. 22
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