Page 2 - KEY TO SYMBOLS; Symbols
2 – English KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual. Always wear: • Approved hearing prote...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment....
Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Personal protective equipment; Throttle lock
4 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment GLOVES Gloves must be worn when required, for example when fitting, inspecting or cleaning cutting attachments. HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. EYE PROTECTION Always wear approved eye pro...
Page 5 - Vibration damping system; Muffler
English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimise vibration and make operation easier. The machine ′ s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and...
Page 6 - s safety equipment
6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine ′ s safety equipment Throttle lock • Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock is released. • Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when you r...
Page 7 - Blades; Cutter guard; Gear housing
English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler • Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. • Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. • If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine ...
Page 8 - General safety precautions; Starting; Transport and storage
8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety precautions Starting • The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury. • Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. • Obser...
Page 9 - Personal protection; Safety instructions while working; Safety instructions after completing work
English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions when using the hedge trimmer CAUTION! Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Personal protection • Always wear boots and other equipment described under the heading Person...
Page 10 - Basic working techniques; Changing the hedge trimmer angle
10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Always wear heavy-duty gloves when repairing the cutting attachment. This is extremely sharp and can easily cause cuts. • Store the machine out of reach of children. • Use only original spare parts for repairs. Basic working techniques • Work with a swinging action...
Page 12 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the handle
12 – English ASSEMBLY Fitting the hand guard and loop handle (325HDA55,325HE3) 1 Assemble the hand guard and loop handle by screwing them together. Take care to align the holes in both parts. 2 Slide the loop handle and hand guard onto the shaft. 3 Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle. ...
Page 13 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Petrol
English – 13 FUEL HANDLING Fuel CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always been run using a mixture of petrol 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 smal...
Page 14 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting
14 – English STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are dull, cracked or damaged. • Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws a...
Page 15 - Stopping
English – 15 STARTING AND STOPPING Air purge: Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the diaphragm. The diaphragm need not be completely filled. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle, slowly...
Page 16 - MAINTENANCE; Carburettor
16 – 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 exhau...
Page 17 - High speed jet H
English – 17 MAINTENANCE The blades must also remain stationary when the choke control is in the start throttle position. IMPORTANT! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted so that the cutting attachment stops, contact your dealer/service workshop. Do not use the machine until it has been correctly adj...
Page 18 - Cooling system; Cleaning the air filter; Oiling the air filter
18 – English MAINTENANCE 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 cylinder. 4 Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the c...
Page 19 - Daily maintenance
English – 19 MAINTENANCE Gear housing There are three grease nipples on the gear housing. Use a grease gun to top up with grease. This should be carried out approximately every 20 working hours. Use Husqvarna special grease, part no. 503 98 96-01. CAUTION! The gear housing must not be filled complet...
Page 20 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
20 – English 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. Note 2: Equivalent sound pressure level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for sound pressure levels under various working co...