Husqvarna 130C Manuel D'utilisation page 18

To stop the product
• Push the stop switch to stop the engine. (Fig. 44)
Note:
The stop switch automatically goes back to
its initial position.
Grass trimming with a trimmer head
To trim the grass
1. Hold the trimmer head immediately above the
ground at an angle. Do not push the trimmer line
into the grass. (Fig. 45)
2. Decrease the length of the trimmer line by 10-12
cm / 4-4.75 in.
3. Decrease the engine speed to decrease the risk
of damage to plants.
4. Use 80 % throttle when you cut grass near
objects. (Fig. 46)
To cut the grass
1. Make sure that the trimmer line is parallel to the
ground when you cut the grass. (Fig. 47)
2. Do not push the trimmer head to the ground. This
can cause damage to the product.
3. Move the product from side to side when you cut
grass. Use full speed. (Fig. 48)
To sweep the grass
The airflow from the rotating trimmer line can be
used to remove cut grass from an area.
1. Hold the trimmer head and the trimmer line
parallel to the ground and above the ground.
2. Apply full throttle.
3. Move the trimmer head from side to side and
sweep the grass.
WARNING:
cover each time you assemble new
trimmer line to prevent unbalance and
vibrations in the handles. Also do a
check of the other parts of the trimmer
head and clean it if necessary.
To extend the trimmer line
• When the trimmer line becomes short during
operation, tap the trimmer head on a hard, flat
surface to extend more trimmer line. You must
operate the product at full speed to get the best
result. (Fig. 49)
To replace the trimmer line 130C
(Fig. 50)
(Fig. 51)
(Fig. 52)
(Fig. 53)
(Fig. 54)
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Clean the trimmer head
(Fig. 55)
(Fig. 56)
(Fig. 57)
To replace the trimmer line (130L)
1. Hold the lower half (A) of the trimmer head with
one hand. Use your opposite hand to turn the top
half (B) of the trimmer head. (Fig. 58)
a) For straight shaft grass trimmers, turn the top
half of the trimmer head clockwise.
b) For curved shaft grass trimmers, turn the top
half of the trimmer head counterclockwise.
Note:
It is not necessary to push the top
half of the trimmer head down when you turn
it.
Note:
When you turn the top half of the
trimmer head, you will hear a click.
2. Continue to turn the top half of the trimmer head
until the triangle (C) aligns with the hole (D).
3. Remove and discard the remaining trimmer line.
4. Cut approximately 6.7 m/22 ft of new trimmer
line.
5. Put 1 end of the trimmer line into 1 of the holes.
(Fig. 59)
6. Push the trimmer line through the trimmer head
and through the opposite hole. (Fig. 60)
7. Pull the trimmer line through the trimmer head
until there is an equal length of trimmer line on
each side.
8. Hold the lower half of the trimmer head stable
with one hand. Use your opposite hand to
turn the top half of the trimmer head. Continue
to turn the top half of the trimmer head until
approximately 127 mm/5 in of the trimmer line
is extended from each hole. (Fig. 61)
a) For straight shaft grass trimmers, turn the top
half (E) of the trimmer head clockwise.
b) For curved shaft grass trimmers, turn
the top half (F) of the trimmer head
counterclockwise.
Note:
If the trimmer line is too long on one
side of the trimmer head, cut the trimmer line
to the correct length.
To examine and clean the trimmer head
130L
1. Push the tabs (A) to remove the lower half (B) of
the trimmer head. (Fig. 62)
2. Remove the spool (C).
3. Remove and discard any pieces of trimmer line
and any unwanted material from the trimmer
head and spool.
4. Put the spool in the lower half.
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