Husqvarna 326ES - Manuals

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 8 – English 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder le...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 be checked. See instructions under the heading Maintenance. Stop switch Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting. Cutting attachm...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. A muffler fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust gases. In countries that have ...

ASSEMBLY 12 – English 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 Fitting the loop handle • Position the handle on the shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted below the arrow on the shaft. • Fit the bolt, securing plate and wing nut as shown in the diagram. • Tighten the wing nut. Assembling the angle gear (32...

FUEL HANDLING 14 – English 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 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...

FUEL HANDLING English – 15 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 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 ...

STARTING AND STOPPING 16 – English 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 Check before starting • Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Discard the support flange if it is cracked. • Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force. The nut lock s...

STARTING AND STOPPING English – 17 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 Repeat pulling the cord until the engine starts. When the engine starts. return choke control to run position and apply full throttle; the throttle will automatically disengage from the start setting. CAUTION! Do not pull the starter co...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 18 – English 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 General working instructions Personal protection • Always wear boots and other equipment described under the heading Personal protective equipment. • Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long trousers. • Never wear loose clothing or ...

WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 19 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 • To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects that are thrown out by the cutting attachment. • CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the even...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 20 – English 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 Safety instructions after completing work • Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. • Always wear heavy-duty gloves when repairing the...

MAINTENANCE English – 21 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 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 a...

MAINTENANCE 22 – English 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 Low speed jet L Try to find the highest idling speed, turning the low speed needle L clockwise respectively counter-clockwise. When the highest speed has been found, turn the low speed needle L 1/4 turn counter-clockwise. CAUTION! If the cutting ...

MAINTENANCE English – 23 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 Muffler CAUTION! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter. See chapter on Technical data to see whether your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter. The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gase...

MAINTENANCE 24 – English 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 mm). The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary. CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder. Check that the spark plug is fitted ...

MAINTENANCE 26 – English 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 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. Maintenance Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Clean the outs...

TECHNICAL DATA English – 27 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 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. 326Ex 326ES E...

FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 28 – English 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 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 explai...

FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT English – 29 1151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10 EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS LIST 1 Carburetor and internal parts 2 Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts. 3 Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule. 4 Spark Plug, covere...