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User Manual for Husqvarna 122C and 122LK Grass Trimmer
Quick guide for the Husqvarna 122C and 122LK grass trimmers. Learn about safe operation, assembly, maintenance, and safety requirements for your combustion engine trimmer.
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Quick guide from the manual
This document provides essential information for the safe operation and maintenance of the Husqvarna 122C and 122LK grass trimmers. Always read the full operator's manual before use. Key safety requirements include maintaining a 15-meter (50 ft) distance from bystanders and animals, wearing approved protective equipment, and ensuring the product is fully assembled before starting.
Product overview
The product is a grass trimmer powered by a combustion engine. Key components include the trimmer head, cutting attachment guard, shaft, loop handle, throttle trigger, stop switch, throttle trigger lockout, spark plug, starter rope handle, fuel tank, air filter cover, air purge bulb, and choke control.
Safety instructions
- Personal Protective Equipment: Always use an approved protective helmet, hearing protection, eye protection, protective gloves, and heavy-duty slip-resistant boots.
- Safety Distance: Keep a minimum of 15 meters (50 ft) distance from persons and animals during operation.
- General Safety: Do not operate the product if you are fatigued, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if you cannot receive aid in an accident. Do not use the product indoors or near flammable materials.
- Medical Implants: The engine creates an electromagnetic field that may interfere with medical implants. Consult your physician before use.
Assembly
Before assembling the product, ensure the spark plug cap is disconnected from the spark plug. Use approved protective gloves during assembly. Ensure the cover and shaft are correctly assembled before starting the engine.
Operation
- Starting: Place the product on a flat surface. Ensure the cutting attachment does not touch the ground or other objects.
- Handling: Always hold the product with two hands on the right side of your body. Operate with the cutting attachment below your waist.
- Stopping: Stop the engine before moving the product. Do not put the product down while the engine is running.
- Choke: If the choke control is in the choke position when the engine starts, the cutting attachment will begin to turn.
Maintenance
Disconnect the spark plug cable before performing maintenance. Only perform maintenance tasks described in the manual; all other work must be done by an approved service center. Do not use the product if it has been modified from its initial specification.
Customer assistance
For customer assistance, call 1-800-487-5951 or visit www.husqvarna.com.
Official resources from the manual
Manufacturer information
Husqvarna
Practical help
Common problems
Cutting attachment turns at idle
Check if the choke control is still in the choke position; ensure the engine is properly warmed up.
Engine exhaust fumes
Do not breathe in fumes; do not operate indoors or in areas with insufficient airflow.
Before use
- Wear approved protective helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, and boots.
- Ensure no persons or animals are within 15 meters (50 ft).
- Verify the product is fully assembled.
- Ensure the cutting attachment is not touching the ground.
- Clear the work area of unwanted materials.
Specs in practice
- 15m (50ft) safety distance
- Minimum distance to maintain from bystanders and animals to prevent injury from ejected objects.
- Combustion engine
- Requires fuel and regular maintenance of the air filter and spark plug.
Model compatibility
- Use only flexible cutting wire.
- Do not use metal cutting attachments.
Manual page author
Emily Carter
User documentation editor
Prepares concise manual descriptions and highlights the most useful setup, operation, and maintenance information for readers.