4 – English 1153993-49 Rev 2. 2012-03-21INTRODUCTIONDear 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 Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for productionof muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of differentproducts, from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the firstmotor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is workingtoday.Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as ourhighest priority. We develop, manufacture and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening aswell as for building and construction industry.Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If theretailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers, ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer.It is our wish that you will be satisfied with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of thisoperator′s manual as a valuable document. By following its′ content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span andthe second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine, make sure that theborrower or buyer gets the operator′ s manual, so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it.Thank you for using a Husqvarna product.Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design andappearance of products without prior notice.For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com