Husqvarna 522HD60S Hedge Trimmers Pole Hedge Trimmers Instruction Manual

Husqvarna 522HD60S Hedge Trimmers Pole Hedge Trimmers

Product Information

The product is a hedge trimmer with a combustion engine. It is available in three models: 522HD60S, 522HDR60S, and 522HDR75S. The product comes with an operator’s manual, rear handle, throttle trigger lockout, fuel tank cap, choke control, front handle, blade and blade guard, transport guard, air filter cover, air purge bulb, fuel tank, handle lock, throttle trigger, spark plug cap and spark plug, cylinder cover, starter rope handle, stop switch, grease nipple, gear housing, hand guard, combination wrench, tube of grease, and blade tip protection.

Product Usage Instructions

The product is intended to be used for cutting branches and twigs only. Do not use the product for any other tasks. Before using the product, read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions. Wear approved hearing protection and approved eye protection while using the product. Use approved protective gloves and heavy-duty slip- resistant boots.

Safety Instructions

There are three types of safety instructions: warnings, cautions, and notes. Warnings are used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed. Cautions are used if there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials or the adjacent area if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed. Notes are used to give more information that is necessary in a given situation.

Read the warning and cautions carefully before using the product. To prevent injury to the operator or bystanders, read and obey all safety instructions in the operator’s manual. Use approved hearing protection and approved eye protection. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Use approved protective gloves and heavy-duty slip-resistant boots.

Maintenance Instructions

Transportation, storage, and disposal instructions are provided in the manual. The product should be stored in a cool, dry place. The technical data section provides information on the product’s specifications. The warranty information is also provided in the manual.

Customer Assistance

If you need further assistance, contact customer service at 1-800-487-5951 or visit www.husqvarna.com.

Introduction

Product Overview

1. Operator’s manual
2. Rear handle
3. Throttle trigger lockout
4. Fuel tank cap
5. Choke control
6. Front handle
7. Blade and blade guard
8. Transport guard
9. Air filter cover
10. Air purge bulb
11. Fuel tank
12. Handle lock
13. Throttle trigger
14. Spark plug cap and spark plug
15. Cylinder cover
16. Starter rope handle
17. Stop switch
18. Grease nipple
19. Gear housing
20. Hand guard
21. Combination wrench
22. Tube of grease
23. Blade tip protection

Product description
The product is a hedge trimmer with a combustion engine.

Intended use
Use the product to cut branches and twigs. Do not use the product for other tasks.

Symbols on the product

WARNING! This product is dangerous.

Injury or death can occur to the operator or bystanders if the product is not used carefully and correctly. To prevent injury to the operator or bystanders, read and obey all safety instructions in the operator’s manual.

Read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions before use.

Use approved hearing protection and approved eye protection.

Use approved protective gloves.

Use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots.

The rating plate shows serial number. yyyy is the production year and ww is the production week.

California Proposition 65

WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

EPA III

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal and California emissions requirements.

Customer assistance
For customer assistance, call: 1-800-487-5951 or visit www.husqvarna.com.

Safety

Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out specially important parts of the manual.

• WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or death for the operator or bystanders if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
• CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage to the product, other materials or the adjacent area if the instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
• Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in a given situation.

General safety instructions

• WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.
• Incorrect or careless use of the product can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this product.
• Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin color or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the fingers, hands or wrists. The risk increases at low temperatures.
• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.
• Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
• Never allow anyone else to use the product without first ensuring that they have understood the contents of the operator’s manual.
• Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the product. As the product is equipped with a spring-loaded stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle, even small children under some circumstances can produce the force necessary to start the product. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the product is not under close supervision.
• Store the product out of reach of children.
• Never use the product if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your coordination.
• Never use a product that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists. Refer to instructions under the heading Maintenance.
• Never use a product that has been modified in any way from its original specification.

Safety instructions for operation

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Never use the product in extreme weather conditions such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.

• Faulty blades can increase the risk of accidents.

• Ensure that no-one comes closer than 15 m / 50 ft while you are working.

• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment.

• Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out.

• Always ensure you have a safe and stable working position.

• Never leave the product unsupervised with the motor running.

• Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near the cutting unit when the engine is running.

• If anything jams in the blades while you are working, switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped completely before cleaning the blades. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. Refer to To examine the blades on page 12.

• When the engine is switched off, keep your hands and feet away from the cutting unit until it has stopped completely.

• Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out during cutting.

• Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.

• Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised position that is not fully secured.

• Always use both hands to hold the product. Hold the product in front of your body.

• If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the product immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. Check that the product is not damaged. Repair any damage.

• Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
  Check that all nuts and screws are tight.

• Make sure the gear housing is lubricated correctly. Refer to To lubricate the gear housing on page 12.

• The gear housing gets hot when the product has been in use. To avoid burning yourself do not touch the gear housing.

• All covers and guards must be fitted before starting.

• The transport guard should always be fitted to the cutting unit when the product is not in use.

Personal protective equipment

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Always use approved personal protective equipment when you use the product. Personal protective equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it decreases the degree of injury if an accident does occur. Let your dealer help you select the right equipment.
• Use approved hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment.
• Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor, you must also use approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with the ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USAs or EN 166 in EU countries.
• Use gloves when necessary, for example when you attach, examine or clean the cutting equipment.
• Use sturdy non-slip boots or shoes.
• Use clothing made of a strong fabric. Always use heavy, long pants and long sleeves. Do not use loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Do not wear jewelry, short pants, sandals or go with bare feet. Put your hair up safely above shoulder level.
• Keep first aid equipment close at hand.

Safety devices on the product

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.
• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna service agent.

To do a check of the throttle trigger lockout

1. Make sure that the throttle trigger lockout (A) and throttle trigger (B) move freely and that the return spring works correctly.
2. Push down the throttle trigger lockout and make sure that it goes back to its initial position when you release it.
3. Make sure that the throttle trigger is locked at the idle position when the throttle trigger lockout is released.
4. Start the product and apply full throttle.
5. Release the throttle trigger and make sure that the blades stop and stay stationary.

WARNING: If the blades move when the throttle trigger is in the idle position, then the carburetor idle speed must be adjusted. Refer to To adjust the idle speed on page 10.

To do a check of the stop switch

1. Start the engine.
2. Push the stop switch to the stop position and make sure that the engine stops.

WARNING: The stop switch automatically goes back to start position. To prevent accidental start, remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug when you assemble or do maintenance on the product.

To do a check of the hand guard
The hand guard prevents injuries from the blades.

1. Stop the engine.
2. Make sure that the hand guard is attached correctly.
3. Examine the hand guard for damages.

To do a check of the vibration damping system
The vibration damping system decreases vibration in the handles. Vibration damping units operate as a separation between the product body and the handle unit.

1. Do a visual check for deformation and damage.
2. Make sure that the vibration damping units are correctly attached.

To do a check of the muffler

WARNING: Do not operate the product without a muffler or a defective muffler. A defective muffler can increase the noise level and the risk of fire. Do not use the product without, or with a broken, spark arrester screen. The spark arrester screen must be replaced if it is damaged.
WARNING: The mufflers become very hot during and after operation, also at idle speed.
CAUTION: If the spark arrester screen is frequently blocked it can be a sign that performance of the catalytic converter is decreased. Turn to your servicing dealer to examine the muffler. A blocked spark arrester screen will cause overheating and result in damage to the cylinder and piston.
WARNING: The inner surfaces of the muffler contain chemicals that can cause cancer. Be careful not to touch these elements if the muffler is damaged.

The muffler keeps the noise levels to a minimum and points the exhaust fumes away from the operator. A muffler with a catalytic converter decrease harmful exhaust gases.

1. Stop the engine.
2. Do a visual check for damage and deformation.
3. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to the product.
4. Clean the spark arrester screen with a wire brush.

To do a check of the blades and blade guard
The outer part of the blades has the function of a blade guard. The blade guard prevents cut injuries.

1. Stop the engine and make sure that the blades stop.
2. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
3. Put on protective gloves.
4. Make sure that the blade and blade guard is not damaged or bent. Always replace a damaged or bent blade, or a damaged blade guard.
5. Make sure that the screws to the blades and blade guard are tight.

Fuel safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let the product dry.
• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing immediately.
• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If you get fuel on your body, use soap and water to remove the fuel.
• Do not start the product if the engine has a leak. Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
• Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes are explosive and can cause injuries or death.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury. Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.
• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
• Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel.
• Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and release the pressure carefully.
• Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area. Not sufficient airflow can cause injury or death because of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.
• Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
• Move the product a minimum of 3 m / 10 ft from the position where you filled the tank before a start.
• Do not fill the fuel tank fully. Heat causes the fuel to expand. Keep a space at the top of the fuel tank.

Safety instructions for maintenance

WARNING: Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Stop the engine and make sure that the cutting equipment stops. Let the product become cool before you do the maintenance.
• Disconnect the spark plug cap before you do the maintenance.
• The exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and very dangerous gas that can cause death. Do not run the product indoors or in closed spaces.
• The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and can contain sparks. Do not run the product indoors or near flammable material.
• Accessories and changes to the product that are not approved by the manufacturer, can cause serious injury or death. Do not change the product. Always use original accessories.
• If the maintenance is not done correctly and regularly, there is an increased risk of injury and damage to the product.
• Only do the maintenance as this operator’s manual recommends. Let an approved Husqvarna service agent do all other servicing.
• Let an approved Husqvarna service agent do servicing on the product regularly.
• Replace damaged, worn or broken parts.

Operation

Introduction

WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you use the product.

Fuel
This product has a two-stroke engine.

CAUTION: Incorrect type of fuel can result in engine damage. Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil.

Premixed fuel

• Use Husqvarna premixed alkylate fuel of a good quality, for best performance and extension of the engine life. This fuel contains less harmful chemicals compared to regular fuel, which decreases harmful exhaust fumes. The quantity of remains after combustion is lower with this fuel, which keeps the components of the engine more clean.

To mix fuel

Gasoline

• Use good quality unleaded gasoline with a maximum of 10% ethanol contents.

CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an octane grade less than 90 RON/87 AKI. Use of a lower octane grade can cause engine knocking, which causes engine damages.

• We recommend that you use gasoline of a higher octane grade for work with continuously high rpm.

Two-stroke oil

• For best results and performance use Husqvarna two-stroke oil.
• If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct oil.

CAUTION: Do not use two-stroke oil for water-cooled outboard engines, also referred to as outboard oil. Do not use oil for four-stroke engines.

To mix gasoline and two-stroke oil

CAUTION: Small errors can influence the ratio of the mixture drastically when you mix small quantities of fuel. Measure the quantity of oil carefully and make sure that you get the correct mixture.

1. Fill half the quantity of gasoline in a clean container for fuel.
2. Add the full quantity of oil.
3. Shake the fuel mixture.
4. Add the remaining quantity of gasoline to the container.
5. Carefully shake the fuel mixture.

CAUTION: Do not mix fuel for more than 1 month at a time.

To fill the fuel tank

1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
2. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel is fully mixed.
3. Remove the fuel tank cap and fill the fuel tank.
4. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully.
5. Move the product 3 m/10 ft or more away from the refueling area and fuel source before you start the engine.

Note: To see where the fuel tank is on your product, refer to Product overview on page 2.

To install the blade tip protection

1. Remove the nut and the bolt on the blade tip.
2. Install the blade tip protection on the blade tip.
3. Install the bolt and tighten it to 7 Nm.
4. Install the nut and tighten it to 5 Nm.

To adjust the handle
The rear handle can be adjusted into 3 positions.

• Release the handle lock and turn the handle.

To start the product with a cold engine

1. Pull the choke control to choke position.

2. Push the air purge bulb approximately 6 times or until the bulb starts to fill with fuel. It is not necessary to fill the air purge bulb fully.

3. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your left hand. Do not step on the product.

4. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right hand until you feel some resistance, then pull the starter rope handle quickly and with force.
   WARNING: Do not wind the starter rope around your hand.
   CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope to full extension and do not let go of the starter rope handle.

5. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the engine fires, then push the choke control to its initial position.
   WARNING: The blades move when the engine starts.

6. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the engine starts.

7. Push and release the throttle trigger to set the engine to idle speed.

8. Push the throttle trigger gradually to increase the engine speed.

9. Make sure that the engine runs smoothly.

To start the product with a warm engine

1. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your left hand. Do not step on the product.
2. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right hand until you feel some resistance, then pull the starter rope handle quickly and with force. Continue until the engine starts.

Note: For more information about how to start the product, refer to To start the product with a cold engine on page 9.

To stop the product

• Move the stop switch to the stop position to stop the engine.

CAUTION: The stop switch automatically goes back to run position.

To operate the product

1. Start near the ground and move the product up along the hedge when you cut the sides. Make sure that the body of the product does not touch the hedge. WARNING: Make sure that the front of the cutting equipment does not touch the ground.
2. Adjust the speed to align with the work load.
3. Hold the product near your body for a stable work position.
4. Be careful and operate the product slowly.

Maintenance

Introduction

WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product.

Maintenance schedule

Maintenance| Before operation| After 40 h| After 100 h
---|---|---|---
Clean the external surface.| After each operation.
Clean the muffler, exhaust pipe and engine from leaves, dirt and unwanted lubricant.| After each operation.
Make sure that the cutting attachment does not move at idle speed.| X|  |
Do a check of the stop switch.| X|  |
Examine the cutting attachment and the cutting attachment guard for damages and cracks. Replace if it is damaged.| X|  |
Examine the hand guard for damages and cracks. Replace if it is damaged.| X| |
Do a check of the throttle trigger lockout and the throttle trigger.| X|  |
Examine the engine, the fuel tank and the fuel lines for leaks.| X|  |
Tighten nuts and screws.| X|  |
Examine the fuel filter for contamination and the fuel hose for cracks and other defects. Replace if necessary.| X|  |
Examine the starter and the starter rope for damages.|  | X|
Clean the air filter. Replace if it is necessary.|  | X|
Examine the vibration damping units for damages and cracks.|  | X|
Examine the spark plug, refer to To examine the spark plug on page 11.|  | X|
Clean the cooling system.|  | X|
Clean the external surface of the carburetor and the area around it.|  | X|
Clean or replace the spark arrester mesh.|  |  | X
Clean the inner surface of the fuel tank.|  |  | X
Examine the spark plug.|  |  | X
Make sure that the gear housing is filled with grease.|  |  | X

To adjust the idle speed

1. Clean the air filter and attach the air filter cover.
2. Start the product, refer to To start the product with a cold engine on page 9.
3. Turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to move.
4. Turn the idle adjustment screw counterclockwise until the cutting attachment stops.
   WARNING: If the cutting attachment does not stop when you adjust the idle speed, speak to your nearest servicing dealer. Do not use the product until it is correctly adjusted or repaired.

Note: The idle speed is correct when the engine operates smoothly in all positions. Refer to Technical data on page 13 for the recommended idle speed.

To clean the cooling system
The cooling system keeps the engine temperature down. The cooling system includes the cooling fins on the cylinder and the starter housing.

CAUTION: The air intake between the fuel tank and crankcase is easily blocked by leaves. Clean the air intake fully.

1. Clean the cooling system with a brush weekly or more frequently if it is necessary.
2. Make sure that the cooling system is not dirty or blocked.

To examine the spark plug

CAUTION: Always use the recommended spark plug type. Incorrect spark plug type can cause damage to the product.

• Examine the spark plug if the engine is low on power, is not easy to start or does not operate correctly at idle speed.
• To decrease the risk of unwanted material on the spark plug electrodes, obey these instructions:
  • a) Make sure that the idle speed is correctly adjusted.
  • b) Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct.
  • c) Make sure that the air filter is clean.
• If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and make sure that the electrode gap is correct, refer to Technical data on page 13.
• Replace the spark plug if it is necessary.

To clean the air filter
Clean the air filter regularly from dirt and dust. This prevents carburetor malfunctions, starting problems, loss of engine power, wear to engine parts and more fuel consumption than usual.

1. Remove the air filter cover (A).

2. Remove the foam filter (B) and the felt filter (C) from the filter frame.

3. Replace the felt filter (C).

4. Clean the foam filter (B) with warm soap water.
   Note: An air filter that is used for a long time can not be fully cleaned. Replace the air filter regularly and always replace a defective air filter.

5. Make sure that the foam filter (B) is dry.

6. Apply air filter oil to the foam filter (B). Refer to To apply oil to the air filter on page 12

7. Clean the inner surface of the air filter cover (A). Use compressed air or a brush.

To apply oil to the air filter

CAUTION: Always use Husqvarna special air-filter oil. Do not use other types of oil.
WARNING: Put on protective gloves. The air-filter oil can cause skin irritation.

1. Put the air filter in a plastic bag.
2. Put the oil in the plastic bag.
3. Rub the plastic bag to supply the oil equally across the air filter.
4. Push the unwanted oil out of the air filter while in the plastic bag.

To lubricate the gear housing

• Use Husqvarna special grease. Speak to your servicing dealer for more information about recommended grease.
• Add the grease through the grease nipple.

CAUTION: Do not fill the gear housing fully.

To clean and lubricate the blades

1. Clean the blades from unwanted materials before and after you use the product.
2. Lubricate the blades before long periods of storage.

Note: Speak to your servicing dealer for more information about recommended cleaning agents and lubricants.

To examine the blades

1. Remove the cap on the gear housing.
2. Make sure that the blades move freely. Put the combination wrench in the gear housing and turn clockwise and counterclockwise.
3. Examine the edges of the blades for damages and deformation.
4. Use a file to remove burrs on the blades.

Transportation, storage and disposal

Transportation and storage

• Always allow the product to cool down before storage.
• For storage and transportation of the product and fuel, make sure that there are no leaks or fumes. Sparks or open flames, for example from electrical devices or boilers, can start a fire.
• Always use approved containers for storage and transportation of fuel.
• Empty the fuel before transportation or before long-term storage. Discard the fuel at an applicable disposal location.
• Attach the transport guard during transportation and storage.
• Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug.
• Attach the product during transportation. Make sure that it cannot move.
• Clean and do servicing on the product before long-term storage.

Technical data

Warranty

CALIFORNIA, U.S FEDERAL, AND CANADA EXHAUST AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environment and Climate Change Canada and Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. are pleased to explain the exhaust and evaporative emissions (“emissions”) control system warranty on your 2022-2023* small off-road engine. In California, new equipment that use small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet State’s stringent anti-smog standards. Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. must warrant the emissions control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine or equipment leading to the failure of the emissions control system. Your emissions control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic convertor, fuel tanks, fuel lines (for liquid fuel and fuel vapors), fuel caps, valves, canisters, filters, clamps and other associated components. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors, and other emission-related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER′S WARRANTY COVERAGE
The exhaust and evaporative emissions control system on your small off-road engine is warranted for two years. If any emissions-related part on your small off-road engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc..

OWNER′S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

• As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off-road engine, but Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. cannot deny warranty coverage solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
• As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
• You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. authorized servicing dealer as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs shall be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. in USA at 1-800-487-5951, in CANADA at 1- 800-805-5523 or send e-mail correspondence to emissions@husqvarnagroup.com or warranty@hpp-emissions.com.

WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE
The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser.

LENGTH OF COVERAGE
Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent owner that the engine or equipment is designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by CARB and EPA, and is free from defects in materials and workmanship that causes the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years.

WHAT IS COVERED

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS: Repair or replacement of any defective warranted part will be performed at no charge to you at a brand authorized servicing dealer. Except for repairs and replacement under this Emission Control Warranty, you may choose a repair shop or other person to maintain, replace or repair emission control devices and systems. However, Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. recommends that all maintenance, replacement and repairs of emission control devices and systems be performed by a brand authorized servicing dealer.

• IMPORTANT: This product is compliant with U.S. EPA Phase 3 regulations for exhaust and evaporative emissions. To ensure EPA Phase 3, California Air Resources Board and Environment and Climate Change Canada regulation, we recommend using only genuine product branded replacement parts. Use of non-compliant replacement parts is a violation of federal and state laws.

• WARRANTY PERIOD: Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection
  to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” is warranted for 2 years (or time defined in the product warranty statement, whichever is longer) from the date of purchase by the initial consumer purchaser. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance is warranted for the period of the time up to the first scheduled replacement for that part.
  Any part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for the remaining warranty period.

• DIAGNOSIS: You will not be charged for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted part is in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a brand authorized servicing dealer.

• OTHER DAMAGES: Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. will repair other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.

EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS LIST

1. Carburetor and intake parts or fuel injection system.
2. Air filter and fuel filter covered up to maintenance schedule.
3. Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule.
4. Ignition Module.
5. Mufflers with catalyst and exhaust manifolds.
6. Fuel tank, fuel lines (for liquid fuel and fuel vapors), fuel cap, carbon canister and tip-over/anti-slosh valves as applicable.**
7. Electronic Controls, Vacuum, temperature, and time sensitive valves and switches.
8. Hoses, connectors, and assemblies.
9. All other components the failure of which would increase the engine’s exhaust and evaporative emissions of any regulated pollutant as set forth at the following:
   • For California see California Code of Regulations, 13 CCR §2405(d) and 2760(d).
   • For U.S. and Canada see US Federal Code of Regulations, 40 C.F.R 1068 Appendix I (iii).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED
All failures caused by abuse, neglect, unapproved modifications, misuse or improper maintenance are not covered.
ADD -ON OR MODIFIED PARTS: Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by CARB or EPA may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.

HOW TO FILE A CLAIM
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. in USA at 1-800-487-5951, in CANADA at 1-800-805-5523 or send e-mail correspondence to emissions@husqvarnagroup.com or warranty@hpp-emissions.com.

WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE
Warranty services or repairs are provided through all Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc. authorized servicing dealers. If the nearest authorized servicing

AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHAIN SAW USERS ( Annex ) KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• WARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touchesan object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
• Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator.
• Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator.
• Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury.
• Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Don’t let go.
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstacles. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstacle which could be hit while you are operating the saw.
Cut at high engine speeds.
Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.
Follow manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.
Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent.

OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• WARNING: Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two-handed use.
• Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, and eye, hearing and head protection devices.
• Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chain saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting the engine.
• Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.
• Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing and a planned retreat path from the falling tree.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running.
• Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything.
• Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body.
• Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released.
• Shut off the engine before setting the chain saw down.
• Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for springback so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free of oil or fuel mixture.
• Operate the chain saw only in well-ventilated areas.
• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so.
• Do not operate a chain saw above shoulder height.
• All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the operator’s/owner’s safety and maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently cause the flywheel to burst.)
• When transporting your chain saw, use the appropriate guide bar guard.

Note: This Annex is intended primarily for the consumer or occasional user.

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References

• Emissions.com
• Husqvarna Forest & Garden

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