OperationIntroductionWARNING: Read and understand thesafety chapter before you use the product.Before you operate the product• Examine the work area to make sure that you knowthe type of terrain, the slope of the ground and ifthere are obstacles such as stones, branches andditches.• Do an overhaul inspection of the product.• Do the safety inspections, maintenance andservicing that are given in this manual.• Make sure that all covers, guards, handlesand accessories are correctly attached and notdamaged.Work position• Hold the product with 2 hands.• Hold the product on the right side of your body.• Keep the cutting attachment below waist level.• Keep body parts away from the hot surfaces.• Keep body parts away from the cutting attachment.BatteryWARNING: Read and understand thesafety chapter before you use the battery.Read and understand the operator's manualfor the battery and the battery charger.Keep the battery and the battery charger in the correctambient temperatures.Ambient temperatureOperation of the product -5 °C-40 °C / 23 °F-104 °FCharging of the battery 5 °C-40 °C / 41 °F-104 °FBattery statusThe display shows the state of charge and if there areproblems with the battery.(Fig. 23)LED indicator Battery state of charge4 LED lights are on The battery is 76% - 100% charged.3 LED lights are on The battery is 51% - 75% charged.2 LED lights are on The battery is 26% - 50% charged.1 LED light is on The battery is 6% - 25% charged.1 LED light flashes The battery is 0% - 5% charged.To connect the battery to the productWARNING: Only use the initialHusqvarna battery for the product.1. Fully charge the battery.2. Push the battery into the battery holder of theproduct. The battery locks into position when youhear a click. (Fig. 24)CAUTION: If the battery does notmove easily into the battery holder, thebattery is not installed correctly. This cancause damage to the product.To start the product1. Push and hold the start/stop button until the greenLED comes on. (Fig. 25)2. Push the power trigger lockout and the powertrigger. The cutting equipment starts to rotate.To adjust the loop handle1. Loosen the knob and adjust the loop handle to anapplicable position. (Fig. 26)Note: Make sure not to attach or move the loophandle onto the warning decals on the two-pieceshaft.2. Tighten the knob.12 2213 - 005 - 27.06.2024