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Operator ′s manual
132R 133R 142R 143R
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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15 m 50FT KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters specified in chapter Technical data and on and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless label. or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Pleas
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Symbols ....................................................................... 2 CONTENTS WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can Contents ...................................................................... 3 result in permanent hearing impairment. So ! Note the following before starting: ..........................
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INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Charles XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna 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 the more than 300 years of beeing, the Husqvarna factory has produced a l
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 1 3 2 6 9 7 10 5 11 22 15 4 17 16 24 12 25 31 14 26 18 29 19 13 30 20 28 1 27 23 21 21 4 4 What is what on the brushcutter? (132R, 133R) 1 Blade 17 Clutch cover 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Locking nut 3 Bevel gear 19 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 20 Support cup 5 Shaft 21 Drive disc 6 Start throttle button 22 Handle adjustment 7 Throttle control 23 Operator ′s manual 8 Stop switch 24 Transport guard 9 Throttle lock 25 Socket spanner 10 Suspension po
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WHAT IS WHAT? 1 8 3 2 6 9 7 5 11 22 15 10 17 31 32 16 4 12 14 18 19 24 30 20 13 29 25 1 26 23 27 21 28 4 31 What is what on the brushcutter? (142R, 143R) 1 Blade 17 Clutch cover 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Locking nut 3 Bevel gear 19 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 20 Support cup 5 Shaft 21 Drive disc 6 Start throttle button 22 Handle adjustment 7 Throttle control 23 Operator ′s manual 8 Stop switch 24 Transport guard 9 Throttle lock 25 Socket spanner 10 Suspension p
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing ! protection. Always remove your hearing IMPORTANT! protection as soon as the engine stops. The machine is only designed for trimming grass. HELMET The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter on Technical data. Never use the machi
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original ′ ′ Machine′′s safety equipment position when you release it. This section describes the machine ′s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine. The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and Cutting attachment guard securely attached. This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment. lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage ! in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposu
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Locking nut A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it, undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left-hand thread.) Tighten If the muffler on your machin
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. • Sharpen blades and cutters using a single-cut flat file. • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade. WARNING! Always discard a blade that is bent, twisted, cracked, broken or damaged ! in any other way. Never attempt to straighten a twisted blade so that it can be reused. Only use original blades of the specified type. Trimme
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ASSEMBLY Fitting the main body Fitting blades and trimmer heads Connect the engine (A) to the tube (B) with four screws (C). WARNING! C When fitting the cutting attachment it is ! extremely important that the raised section on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutting attachment. If the cutting attachment is fitted incorrectly it can result in serious and/or B fatal personal injury. C A Assembling the handlebar and throttle • Slide the throttle handle
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ASSEMBLY 133R: Hook the blade guard/combination guard (A) onto Fitting the guard extension the fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt (L). 143R CAUTION! The guard extension shall always be fitted when using the trimmer head/plastic blades and combination guard. The guard extension shall always be removed when using the grass blade and combination guard. Enter the guard extension guide in the slot of the combination guard. Then click the guard extension into position on the guard with
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ASSEMBLY • Fit the nut (G). The nut must be tightened to a torque of 143R: Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the 35-50 Nm (3.5-5 kpm). Use the socket spanner in the tool trimmer head. CAUTION! Ensure that the guard extension kit. Hold the shaft of the spanner as close to the blade is fitted. guard as possible. To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in Hook the trimmer guard/combination guard onto the fitting the opposite direction to the direction of rotation (Caution! on the shaft
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ASSEMBLY Cable adjustment Spreading the load on your shoulders • Throttle cable should be paralleled to flexible shaft. In A well-adjusted harness and machine makes work much case of twisting, they should be restored by parallel. easier. Adjust the harness for the best working position. Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed • Throttle cable should be adjusted under the bended across both shoulders. flexible shaft. 1 Loosen the lock-nut (C) and adjust the cable adjust
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FUEL HANDLING Petrol Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. CAUTION! Always use a quality petrol/oil mixture at least 90 octane (RON). If your machine is equipped with a catalytic 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change converter (see chapter on Technical data) always use a good your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in quality unleaded petrol/oil mixture. Leaded
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FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fuelling • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: • Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the ! machine’s fuel tank. Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engin
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STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull WARNING! The complete clutch cover and teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are found. shaft must be fitted before the machine is ! started, otherwise the cl
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STARTING AND STOPPING Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord. Never twist the starter cord around your hand. Repeat pulling the cord until the engine starts. When the engine starts. return choke control to run position and apply full throttle; the throttle will autom
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WORKING TECHNIQUES 7 Switch off the engine before moving to another area. Fit General working instructions the transport guard before carrying or transporting the equipment any distance. IMPORTANT! 8 Never put the machine down with the engine running unless you have it in clear sight. This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with clearing saws and trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to WARNING! Neither the operator of the proceed you sho
