Husqvarna 120 Manuel D'utilisation page 14

CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with
more than 10% ethanol concentration
(E10). This can cause damage to the
product.
CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an
octane number less than 90 RON (87
AKI). This can cause damage to the
product.
Note: Use gasoline with a higher octane number if
you frequently use the product at continuously high
engine speed.
3. Add the full quantity of the two-cycle engine oil to the
fuel container.
CAUTION: Always use air-cooled two-
cycled engine oil of high quality. Other
oils can cause damage to the product.
4. Shake the fuel mixture to mix the contents.
5. Add the remaining gasoline quantity to the fuel
container.
6. Shake the fuel mixture to mix the contents.
7. Fill the fuel tank of the product with the fuel mixture.
See To use fuel on page 13 .
To fill the fuel tank
1. Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct and that
the fuel mixture is in a fuel container with an antispill
valve.
2. If fuel is on the container, remove the unwanted fuel
and let the container dry.
3. Make sure that the area near the fuel tank cap is
clean.
4. Remove the fuel tank cap.
5. Shake the fuel container before you add the fuel
mixture to the fuel tank.
6. Put back the fuel tank cap.
To lubricate the saw chain
The product has an automatic lubrication system. The
saw chain oil tank and the fuel tank are designed so that
the fuel runs out before the saw chain oil. This safety
feature requires that the correct chain oil is used and
that the instructions are obeyed.
1. Use vegetable-based saw chain oil or a standard
chain oil.
2. Make sure that the area near the cap of the saw
chain oil tank is clean.
3. Remove the cap of the saw chain oil tank.
4. Fill the saw chain oil tank with the recommended
saw chain oil.
5. Put back the cap of the saw chain oil tank.
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To start and stop
Before you start the engine
• Examine the product for missing, damaged, loose or
worn parts.
• Examine the nuts, screws and bolts.
• Examine the air filter.
• Examine the trigger lockout and the trigger for
correct operation.
• Examine the stop switch for correct operation.
• Examine the product for fuel leaks.
• Examine the saw chain sharpness and tension.
To start a cold engine
1. Move the front hand guard forward to engage the
chain brake. (Fig. 46)
2. Pull the choke control out fully. (Fig. 47)
3. Push the air purge bulb 6 times. (Fig. 48)
4. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand.
5. Put your right foot through the rear handle.
6. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right
hand until you feel some resistance.
7. Pull the starter rope handle with force. (Fig. 49)
CAUTION: Do not pull the starter rope
until it stops. Do not let go of the starter
rope when it is fully extended. Release
the starter rope slowly. If you do not
obey these instructions, it can cause
damage to the engine.
Note: Do not pull the throttle trigger when you start
the engine.
8. Continue to pull the starter rope handle until the
engine starts or tries to start (pull max 5 times).
9. If the engine starts or tries to start, push the choke
control in to the half choke position. (Fig. 50)
10. Continue to pull until the engine starts.
11. Hold the rear handle with your right hand and the
front handle with your left hand. (Fig. 51)
12. Immediately pull the front hand guard rearward in the
direction of the front handle to disengage the chain
brake. (Fig. 52)
Note: The chain will move.
13. Run 20-30 seconds at elevated idle speed.
14. Pull the throttle trigger slowly but fully for 8-10
seconds, then release. (Fig. 53)
15. Run 10 seconds at normal idle speed.
16. Pull the throttle trigger slowly but fully for 5 seconds
to check acceleration, then release.
17. Use the product.
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