Page 2 - KEY; Symbols
2 – English KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols W ARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer 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. Please read the operator’s manual c...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully. This engine label certifies that the product is certified in accordance with American exhaust emissions requirements EPA Ph II and Californian exhaust and evaporative emissions requiremen...
Page 4 - INTR
4 – English INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The loca...
Page 5 - WHA
English – 5 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what? 1 Operator’s manual 2 Grease nipple 3 Gear housing 4 Blades 5 Hand guard 6 Front handle 7 Cylinder cover 8 Starter handle 9 Fuel cap 10 Fuel tank 11 Air purge 12 Choke control 13 Throttle lock 14 Throttle control 15 Stop switch 16 Air filter cover 17 Combina...
Page 6 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECA; Impor
6 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Impor tant Personal protective equipment HEARING PR OTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. EYE PROTECTION Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved pr...
Page 7 - Mac; Thr
English – 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS FIRST AID KIT Alw ays have a first aid kit nearby. Mac hine ′′′′ s safety equipment This section descr ibes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What ...
Page 8 - Hand guar
8 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Hand guar d The hand guard pre vents hands from coming into contact with the moving blades, for example, if the operator loses grip on the front handle. Check that the hand guard is fitted correctly. Check that the hand guard is undamaged. Vibration damping sy...
Page 9 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Blades; Gear housing
English – 9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Blades To ensure good cutting results it is important that the contact pressure between the blades is correct. The contact pressure is adjusted by turning the screws on the underside of the bar clockwise as far as they will go. Then turn the screws anticlockwis...
Page 10 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel safety; Transport and storage; Fuel; Gasoline
10 – English FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. U...
Page 11 - Mixing; Fueling
English – 11 FUEL HANDLING Mixing • Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of gasoline. • Mix (shake) the f...
Page 12 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Cold engine
12 – English STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are dull, cracked or damaged. • Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws a...
Page 13 - Starting; Stopping
English – 13 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull ...
Page 14 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Personal protection; Safety instructions while working
14 – English WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Personal protection • Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment. • Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long trousers. • Never wear loose clothing or jewellery. • Make sure y...
Page 15 - Safety instructions after completing work; Basic working techniques
English – 15 WORKING TECHNIQUES Safety instructions after completing work • The transport guard should always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is not in use. • Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection. Disconnect the HT l...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; Carburetor; Function; Conditions
16 – English MAINTENANCE Carburetor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run at peak performance and to minimise harmful exhaus...
Page 17 - Fine adjustment of the idle speed T; Correctly adjusted carburetor; Muffler
English – 17 MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Adjust the idle speed with the idle adjustment screw T, if adjustment is necessary. First turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise until the blades start to move. Then turn the idle adjustment screw T anticlockwise until the blades stop....
Page 18 - Cooling system; Cleaning the air filter; Oiling the air filter
18 – English MAINTENANCE Cooling system To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling system consists of: 1 Air intake on the starter. 2 Fins on the flywheel. 3 Cooling fins on the cylinder. 4 Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the c...
Page 19 - Cleaning and lubrication
English – 19 MAINTENANCE Gear housing There is a grease nipple and a plug for filling lubricant on the gear housing. Use a grease gun to fill with grease. This should be done after every 60 working hours. Use Husqvarna’s special grease, no. 503 98 96-01. CAUTION! The gear housing must not be filled ...
Page 20 - Maintenance schedule
20 – English MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this manual. More extensive work must...
Page 21 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
English – 21 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: Equivalent noise pressure level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for noise pressure levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution: 1/2 idle and 1/2 max. speed. Technical data 326HS75 326HS99 Engine Cylin...
Page 22 - FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
22 – English FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT ´®z+RDy¶5G¨ ´®z+RDy¶5G¨ YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), CARB (California Air Resources Board), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the...
Page 23 - HOW TO FILE A CLAIM
English – 23 FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 Forest &a...