Page 2 - SYMBOL EXPLANATION; Symbols
2 – English SYMBOL EXPLANATION WARNING! The hedge trimmercan be dangerous!Careless or incorrect use can result inserious, even fatal injury. Read through the Operator‘sManual carefully and understand thecontent before using the hedgetrimmer. Always use• Ear protection• Approved eye protection Symbol...
Page 3 - List of contents; CONTENTS
English – 3 List of contents SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols ............................................................................... 2 CONTENTS List of contents .................................................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment ..................
Page 4 - The machine’s protective equipment; Personal protective eqipment; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Throttle trigger lock
4 – English The machine’s protective equipment This section describes the hedge trimmer’s protective equip-ment, its function and how checks and maintenance arecarried out to ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter”What is what” to locate where this equipment is positioned onyour machine...
Page 5 - Vibration damping system
English – 5 4. Vibration damping system The hedge trimmer isequipped with a vibrationdamping system, which isdesigned to give as vibra-tion-free and comfortableuse as possible. The hedge trimmer’svibration damping systemreduces the transfer ofvibrations between theengine unit/blades and thehedge tri...
Page 6 - damping system
6 – English 2. Stop switch • Start the engine and make sure that the enginestops when the stopswitch is moved to thestop position. 3. Hand guard (326HDA55,326HE3) • Ensure that the blade guard is fitted correctly. • Make sure the hand guard is not damaged inanyway. 4. Vibration damping system • Chec...
Page 8 - Fuel safety; General safety instructions; Start
8 – English Fuel safety • Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve. • Never fill the machine while the engine isrunning. Always stop theengine and let it cool fora few minutes beforerefuelling. • Provide good ventilation when filling or mixingfuel (petrol and 2-strokeoil). • Move the mac...
Page 9 - Protective instructions while working
English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions whenusing the hedge trimmer ! Protective instructions while working • Always ensure you have a safe and firm workingposition. • Always use both hands to hold the machine. Holdthe machine on the sideof the body. • Use your right hand to operate the ...
Page 10 - Basic working techniques; Changing the hedge trimmer angle
10 – English Basic working techniques • Work with a swinging action from the bottomupwards when trimmingsides. • Adapt the throttle according to resistance. • When trimming a hedge the engine should alwaysbe turned away from the hedge. • The hedge trimmer should be held as close tothe body as possib...
Page 11 - What is what on the hedge trimmer?
English – 11 15 Choke 16. Fuel pump 17. Air filter cover 18. Clutch cover 19. Hand guard fastening screw (326HDA55, 326HE3) 20. Handle angle adjuster (326HE3, 326HE4) 21. Angle adjuster knob 22. Hand guard (326HDA55, 326HE3) 23. Angle adjuster 24. Spark plug spanner 25. Operator’s manual 26. Transpo...
Page 12 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the cutting attachment
12 – English ASSEMBLY Fitting the hand guard and loophandle(326HDA55/326HE3) 1. Assemble the hand guard and loop handle byscrewing them together.Take care to align theholes in both parts. 2. Slide the loop handle and the hand guard onto theshaft. 3. Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle....
Page 13 - FUEL HANDLING; Petrol; Fuelling; Mixture; Fuel
English – 13 FUEL HANDLING • Clean around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tankcan disrupt operations. • Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking thecontainer before filling thetank. 5 101520 2% (1:50) 0,100,200,300,40 3% (1:33) 0,150,300,450,60 Gasolin Benzin Essence Gasolina Lit. Oil • Öl H...
Page 14 - START AND STOP; Control before starting; Stop; Start and stop
14 – English WARNING!The gearbox and clutch drum must befitted before the machine is started,otherwise the clutch can become looseand cause personal injury. Always move the hedge trimmer about 3metres from the filling position beforestarting. Place the machine on a flatsurface. Bear in mind that the...
Page 15 - Fine adjustment; Conditions; Carburettor; Basic setting; MAINTENANCE; Operation
English – 15 Fine adjustment • When the machine has been ”run-in” the carburettor should be finely adjusted. The fine adjustment should be carried out by qualified person. First adjust the L-jet, then the idling screw T and then the H-jet. Conditions • Before any adjustments are made the airfilter s...
Page 16 - Adjusting the idle speed, T
16 – English Adjusting the idle speed, T Adjust the idling speed withthe screw T, if it is necessaryto readjust. First turn theidle speed adjusting screw Tclockwise until the cuttingattachment starts to rotate/move.Then turn, counter-clock-wise until the cuttingattachment stops. A correctlyadjusted ...
Page 17 - Cooling system; Muffler; Spark plug
English – 17 Cooling system To maintain as low operat-ing temperature as possiblethe engine is equipped witha cooling system. The cooling system consistsof:1. An air intake on the starter unit. 2. Cooling fins on the flywheel. 3. Cooling fins on the cylinder 4. Cylinder cover (leads cold air onto th...
Page 18 - Air filter; Cleaning the air filter; Gearbox
18 – English MAINTENANCE Air filter The air filter (A) should becleaned regularly removingdust and dirt to avoid: • carburettor malfunction• starting problems• reduced engine power• unnecessary wear toengine parts• abnormal fuel consumption Clean the filter after every 25hours or more regularly ifop...
Page 19 - Maintenance schedule; Daily maintenance
English – 19 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance • Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function.• Check stop switch function.• Check that the blades do not rotate while idling or when the choke is in the start ...
Page 20 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
20 – English 326HE4 1,50/24,51,34/341,06/272 70010 0000,9 kW/9 000 r/minYesYes Walbro MBChampion RCJ 6Y0,02/0,5 Zama C1Q1,06/0,5 13,4/6,1 91 2,2/1,85,9/4,8 5504185 TECHNICAL DATA 326HDA55 1,50/24,51,34/341,06/272 70010 0000,9 kW/9 000 r/minYesYes Walbro MBChampion RCJ 6Y0,02/0,5 Zama C1Q1,06/0,5 12,...
Page 21 - EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT; YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND
English – 21 WHAT IS COVERED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTSRepair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed atno charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest &Garden servicing dealer.If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights andresponsibilities, you should cont...