Husqvarna 323P4, 325P5 - Manuals

English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The machine ′ s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine ′ s handle unit. Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. A muffl...

6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • See instructions under the heading Start. Start the machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position then the carbu...

English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. Specification of bar and saw chain When the cutting attachment supplied with your machin...

8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The cutting part of the chain is called the cutting link and this consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the raker lip (B). The cutting depth is determined by the difference in height between the two. • When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are five important factors t...

English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (0.16") the chain is worn out and should be replaced. General advice on setting raker clearance • When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce the raker clearance (=c...

10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Use the combination spanner to tighten the blade nut while holding up the tip of the bar. Check that you can pull the saw chain round freely by hand. Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oil • Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain i...

English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Whether rivets and links are badly worn. We recommend you compare the existing chain with a new chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn. When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to only 4 mm the chain must be replaced. Chain drive sprocket Re...

12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting attachment is clear of twigs and stones. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot). Then grip the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord. ...

English – 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions while working • Always ensure you have a safe and stable working position • Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the machine at the side of your body. • Use your right hand to control the throttle setting. • Make sure that your hands an...

16 – English ASSEMBLY Fitting the cutting head • Fit the cutting head on the shaft so that the screw (A) is aligned with the hole in the shaft as shown. • Tighten screw A. • Tighten screw B. CAUTION! Make sure that the drive shaft inside the shaft engages with the cut-out in the cutting head. Fittin...

18 – English FUEL HANDLING Fuel CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always been run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing sm...

English – 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blunt, cracked or damaged equipment. • Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws are ti...

20 – English MAINTENANCE Carburettor 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...

English – 21 MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjustment screw T, if it is necessary to readjust. First turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate. Then turn the screw anticlockwise until the cutting at...

22 – English MAINTENANCE CAUTION! Never use a machine with a defective muffler. 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 cyl...

English – 23 MAINTENANCE Oiling the air filter Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil, art. no. 503 47 73-01. The filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through the filter. You should therefore avoid skin contact. Put the filter in a plastic bag and pour the filter oil over it. Knead the plastic ...

24 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: Equivalent sound pressure level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for sound pressure levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution: 1/2 idling and 1/2 max speed. Technical data 323P4 325P5 Engine Cylinder...

26 – English FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2001 and later small nonroad engin...