Husqvarna 525RX - Manuals

• Refer to national or local laws. They can prevent or decrease the operation of the product in some conditions. • Do not use the product if you are fatigued or influenced by alcohol, drugs or medicine. They can have effects on your vision, alertness, coordination or judgment. Safety instructions fo...

injury. The personal protective equipment decreases the grade of injury if an accident occurs. • Always use an approved eye protection while you operate the product. • Do not operate the product with bare feet or with open shoes. Always use heavy-duty slip-resistant boots. • Use heavy, long pants.• ...

To do a check of the muffler The muffler keeps noise levels to a minimum and sends exhaust fumes away from the operator.• Do a visual check for damage and deformation.• Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to the product. • If the muffler on your product has a spark arrester screen, do a...

To sharpen grass cutters and grass blades on page 24 and use the recommended file gauge. • Examine the cutting attachment for damage and cracks. Replace the damaged cutting attachment. • Only use cutting attachments with recommended guards. Refer to Accessories on page 27. Trimmer head WARNING: Alwa...

• Mix and pour fuel outdoors, where there are no sparks or flames. • Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.• Always stop the engine and let it cool off for a few minutes before you refuel. • Open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently when you refuel. • Tighten the ...

2. Align the tab of the cutting attachment (A) with the arrow of the coupling (B). A B 3. Carefully push the shaft into the coupling until you hear a click. 4. Tighten the knob fully. To disassemble the two-piece shaft 525RK 1. Turn the knob 3 turns or more to loosen the coupling. 2. Push and hold t...

a) Make sure that you operate the socket wrench in the identified area when you loosen or tighten the saw blade nut. To assemble and disassemble the cutting attachment guard and trimmer head 1. Attach the correct cutting attachment guard (A) for the trimmer head. Refer to Accessories on page 27. 2. ...

Operation WARNING: Read and understand the safety chapter before you operate the product. Introduction WARNING: Before you operate the product, you must read and understand the safety chapter. Fuel This product has a two-stroke engine. CAUTION: Incorrect type of fuel can result in engine damage. Use...

2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap. 3. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel is fully mixed. 4. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release the pressure. 5. Fill the fuel tank. CAUTION: Make sure that there is not too much fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel expands when it becomes hot....

2. Move the stop switch to the stop position. To operate the grass trimmer CAUTION: Make sure that you slow the engine to idle speed after each operation. A long period at full throttle without a load on the engine can cause damage to the engine. Note: Clean the cover of the trimmer head when you at...

3. Tilt the saw blade and push it with force diagonally down to the right. At the same time, push the tree with the blade guard. To fell a tree to the rightTo fell to the right, push the bottom of the tree to the left.1. Apply full throttle.2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the pictu...

To cut the grass 1. Make sure that the trimmer line is parallel to the ground when you cut. 2. Do not push the trimmer head to the ground. The ground and the product can be damaged. 3. Do not let the trimmer head touch the ground continuously, it can cause damage to the trimmer head. 4. Use full thr...

Maintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Examine the cutting attachment guard for damages and cracks. Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked. X Examine the trimmer head for damages and cracks. Replace if damaged. X Make sure that the screws and nuts are tight. X Examine the engine,...

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Starting failure Check Possible cause Solution Stop Switch Stop position Set the stop switch to the start position. Starter pawls Binding pawls Adjust or replace the pawls. Clean around the pawls. Speak to an approved servicing dealer. Fuel tank Incorrect fuel type. D...

• Clean the product.• Replace or repair damaged components.• Use the correct protective cover on the product that does not keep moisture. • Keep the product tightly attached during transport.• When you store the product for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied Technical data Technical data 525...

525RX 525RXT 525RK Equipped with trimmer head (original), left/ right, m/s 2 2.1/2.3 1.8/1.9 2.1/1.9 Equipped with grass blade (original), left/ right, m/s 2 1.9/2.2 1.9/2.0 2.3/2.5 Accessories Accessories Approved accessories Accessory type Cutting attachment guard, art. no. Grass blade/grass cutte...

Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Brush cutters Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 525RX, 525RXT, 525RK Identification Serial numbers dating from 2022 an...

UK Declaration of conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Brush cutters Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 525RX, 525RXT, 525RK Identification Serial numbers dating from 2022 and onwards complies fully w...

English – 5 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the brush cutter? 24 26 23 28 18 19 20 1 25 21 4 9 7 30 8 5 3 1 2 4 14 10 17 6 16 15 12 13 31 11 22 RK 29 27 32 RX 10 1 Blade 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 3 Bevel gear 4 Cutting attachment guard 5 Shaft 6 Handlebar 7 Throttle trigger 8 Stop switch 9 Thr...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 6 – English Impor tant Personal protective equipment HELMET A helmet should be w orn if the trees being cleared are taller than 2 m. HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming gra...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 EYE PR OTECTION Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with the ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. GLOVES Gloves should be worn...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 8 – English Press the throttle loc kout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it. Check that the throttle trigger and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly. See instructions under the heading Start. Start the m...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 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 a warm and dry climate there i...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of blade thrust. • Obtain maximum cutting performance. • Extend the life of cutting equipment. Cutting equipment Saw blades are intended f...

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 11 Sharpening grass knifes and grass blades • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and knifes using a single-cut flat file. • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade. Sharpening the saw bl...

ASSEMBLY 12 – English Fitting the handlebar • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar, (see diagram). • Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole in the handlebar. • Refit the screw in the hole in the rear ...

ASSEMBLY English – 13 Dismantling • Loosen the coupling by turning the knob (at least 3 times). • Push and hold the button (C). While securely holding the engine end, pull the attachment straight out of the coupling. Assembling the cutting equipment Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutte...

ASSEMBLY English – 15 • Screw on the trimmer head/plastic blades (H) in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation. • To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order. Adjusting the harness and brush cutter Standard harness Quick release At the front is an easily accessible, quick...

FUEL HANDLING 16 – English 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...

FUEL HANDLING English – 17 Mixing • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. • Mix (shake) the fuel mi...

STARTING AND STOPPING 18 – English Check before starting Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the ...

STARTING AND STOPPING English – 19 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 the cord....

WORKING TECHNIQUES 20 – English General working instructions Basic safety rules 1 Look around you: • To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine. • To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects...

WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 21 The ABC of clearing • Always use the correct equipment. • Make sure the equipment is well adjusted. • Follow the safety precautions. • Organise your work carefully. • Always use full throttle when starting to cut with the blade. • Always use sharp blades. • Avoid ston...

WORKING TECHNIQUES 22 – English conditions, so that cleared stems fall in the cleared area of the stand. Forestry clearing using a saw blade • The risk of blade thrust increases with increasing stem size. You should therefore avoid cutting with the area of the blade between 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock....

WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 23 Brush cutting with a saw blade • Thin stems and brush are mown down. Work with a sawing movement, swinging sideways. • Try to cut several stems in a single sawing movement. • With groups of hardwood stems, first clear around the group. Start by cutting the stems high ...

MAINTENANCE English – 25 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 exhau...

MAINTENANCE 26 – English Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh. If your machine has this type of muffler, you should clean the mesh at least once a week. This is best done with a wire brush. On mufflers without a catalytic converter the mesh should be cleaned weekly, or repla...

MAINTENANCE English – 27 Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Carburettor malfunctions • Starting problems • Loss of engine power • Unnecessary wear to engine parts. • Excessive fuel consumption. Clean the filter every 25 hours, or more reg...

28 – English MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance steps 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 Operator's Manual. More ex...

English – 29 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (L WA ) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/ EC. Reported sound power level for the machine has been measured with the original cutting attachment that gives the highest level. The diffe...

30 – English TECHNICAL DATA EC Declaration of Conformity (Applies to Europe only) We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare that the brush cutters Husqvarna 525RX, 525RXT, 525RK with serial numbers dating from 2013 onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating pl...

1 2 3 4 5 ø 2,0 - 2,4 mm/ .080-.095" ø 2,0 - 3,3 mm/ .080- .130" M10 M12 550 mm/ 22" Alloy

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