Husqvarna 356BTX - Manuals

SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS English – 5 P ersonal protective equipment • Gloves should be worn when necessary. • Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. • Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved protective...

SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 6 – English Vibration damping system Y our machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. Muffl er The m uffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. In c...

SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS English – 7 Vibration damping system • Check the vibration damping units regularly for cracks or deformation. Replace them if damaged. • Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. Muffl er • Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. • Regul...

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 – English work area, they should maintain a safe distance of at least 15 metres from one another. Starting • Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. • Observe the surroundings and ensure that no people or animals can come into contact with th...

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS English – 9 Tighten the side straps so that the pressure is evenly distributed across the shoulders. Place the hip strap over the hip and not too far down on the stomach. Tighten the hip strap so that you feel the weight of the blower resting on your hip. General working instruct...

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 – English • The blower must not be used while on a ladder or scaffolding. • CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident. Basic working techniques • The speed of the air jet is regulated by means of the throttle. Select the s...

ASSEMBLY 12 – English Assembling the blow pipe and control handle • Loosen the two screws on the fan’s outlet pipe and remove the two wear ring halves located on the outlet pipe. • Place these on the pipe bend so that the guide on the wear ring halves aligns with the slot on the pipe bend. • Refit t...

ASSEMBLY English – 13 Accessories Handlebar Disassemble the intermediate pipe. Disassemble the knob from the holder and puch the holder on to the holder pipe. Assemble the knob and tighten. Assemble the intermediate pipe. Flat nozzle • If higher air speed is required, the round blow pipe is replaced...

FUEL HANDLING 14 – English 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...

FUEL HANDLING English – 15 Fueling • Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the refuelling point before starting it. • Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank can cause operating problems. • Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank...

STARTING AND STOPPING 16 – English Starting and stopping Cold engine Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position. Start position is achieved by moving the stop switch slightly backwards until the stop switch clicks into start position. It is not allowed to set the stop switch in full throttl...

MAINTENANCE English – 17 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...

MAINTENANCE 18 – English Loosen the muffler’s 2 screws and remove the muffler. Pull out the spark arrestor screen and clean using a wire brush. Replace the spark arrestor screen if it is defective. CAUTION! Never use a machine with a defective muffler. Cooling system To keep the working temperature ...

MAINTENANCE English – 19 Clean the filter every 40 hours, or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty. Avoid contact with hot surfaces on muffler, cylinder etc. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Cleaning the air filter Dismantle the outer cover with the help of the four fasteners ...

MAINTENANCE 20 – English Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop. Daily maintenance 1 Clean the outside of the machine. 2 Check that the throttle control functions safely. 3 Check that the st...

English – 21 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: The equivalent sound pressure level value is calculated with a work cycle of a duration of 1/7 for idling and 6/7 for racing. Reported data for equivalent sound pressure level for the machine has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation)...

FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 22 – English 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 emissions control syste...

FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT English – 23 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, covered up to maintenance schedule ...

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