Husqvarna 268K, 272K Operator's Manual

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English – 3Before using your new Power cutter• Read the Operator’s Manual carefully.• Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting disc, seechapter ”Assembly”.• Start the engine and check the carburettor settings. Seechapter ”Maintenance”, section ”Carburettor”. When adjustedcorrectly the cutting disc should not rotate when idling. Settingthe idling speed is described in the Operator’s Manual. Adjustthe speed according to these instructions. Do not use thepower cutter if the idling speed is not correctly adjusted!• Let your Husqvarna dealer check the power cutter and carryout essential adjustments and repairs.List of ContentsSymbol explanation ....................................... 2Safety instructionsPersonal safety equipment ..................................... 4The power cutter’s safety equipment ...................... 4Control, maintenance and service of the machine‘s safetyequipment ............................................................................ 5General safety instructions ..................................... 6Transport and storage ......................................................... 6Fuel safety ........................................................................... 7General working instructions ................................... 7Cutting ................................................................................. 7Kickback .............................................................................. 8Care and storage ................................................................. 9Cutting discs and blades ....................................... 10Abrasive discs ................................................................... 10Cutting discs ...................................................................... 11Diamond discs ................................................................... 11What is what?What is what on a power cutter? ....................................... 12AssemblyFitting the cutting head ...................................................... 13Checking the drive shaft and flanges ................................ 13Fitting the cutting disc ........................................................ 13Fuel handlingFuel mixture ....................................................................... 14Fuelling .............................................................................. 14Start and stopStart and stop .................................................................... 15MaintenanceAdjusting the drive belt ...................................................... 16Changing the drive belt ..................................................... 16Carburettor ........................................................................ 17Fuel filter ............................................................................ 18Air filter .............................................................................. 18Starter ................................................................................ 19Spark plug ......................................................................... 20Silencer ............................................................................. 20Cooling system .................................................................. 20Daily maintenance ............................................................. 21Weekly maintenance ......................................................... 21Monthly maintenance ........................................................ 21Technical Data268 K ................................................................................. 22272 K ................................................................................. 22CONTENTSWARNING!Under no circumstances may the originaldesign of a power cutter be modifiedwithout the written permission of themanufacturer. Unauthorised modificationscan result in safety be jeopardised.!IMPORTANT INFORMATION! A too lean carburettoradjustment significantly increases the risk of anengine breakdown.Insufficient care of the air filter will cause depositson the spark plug resulting in abnormal wear toengine parts.