Husqvarna 236: CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Contents Note the following before

KEY TO SYMBOLS

starting:

Symbols ................................................................ 55

Please read the operator’s manual carefully.

CONTENTS

Contents ............................................................... 56

Note the following before starting: ........................ 56

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer, ..................................................... 57

WHAT IS WHAT?

What is what on the brushcutter? ......................... 58

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Important .............................................................. 59

Personal protective equipment ............................. 59

Machine′s safety equipment ................................. 60

Cutting equipment ................................................. 63

ASSEMBLY

Fitting the main body ............................................ 65

Assembling the handlebar and throttle ................. 65

Connecting throttle cable and stop switch wires ... 65

Fitting blades and trimmer heads ......................... 66

Fitting the transport guard .................................... 68

Adjusting the harness and brush cutter ................ 68

FUEL HANDLING

Fuel safety ............................................................ 69

Fuel ....................................................................... 69

Fuelling ................................................................. 70

STARTING AND STOPPING

Check before starting ............................................ 71

Starting and stopping ............................................ 71

WORKING TECHNIQUES

General working instructions ................................ 73

MAINTENANCE

Carburettor ............................................................ 76

Muffler ................................................................... 76

Cooling system ..................................................... 76

Air filter .................................................................. 77

Fuel filter ............................................................... 77

Bevel gear ............................................................. 77

Spark plug ............................................................. 77

Maintenance schedule .......................................... 78

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data ....................................................... 79

56 – English

WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise

can result in permanent hearing

impairment. So always use approved

hearing protection.

WARNING! Under no circumstances may

the design of the machine be modified

without the permission of the

manufacturer. Always use genuine

accessories. Non-authorized

modifications and/or accessories can

result in serious personal injury or the

death of the operator or others.

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WARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter

or trimmer can be dangerous if used

incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause

serious or fatal injury to the operator or

others. It is extremely important that you

read and understand the contents of this

operator’s manual.