4 – EnglishINTRODUCTIONDear 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 Husqvarna River, for productionof 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 lot of different products,from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the first motordriven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today.Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as ourhighest priority. The business concept is to develop, manufacture and market motor driven products for forestry andgardening as well as for building and construction industry. Husqvarna′s aim is also to be in the front edge according toergonomics, usability, security and environmental protection. That is the reason why we have developed many differentfeatures to provide our products within these areas.We are convinced that you will appreciate with great satisfaction the quality and performance of our product for a verylong time to come. The purchase of one of our products gives you access to professional help with repairs and servicewhenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorised dealers, ask for theaddress of your nearest service workshop.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 will sell this machine, make sure that the buyer will getthe operator′s manual.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.H1153993-38,122HD45,60Vast_1.fm Page 4 Friday, January 22, 2016 10:45 AM