Page 2 - Symbols; SYMBOL EXPLANATION
2 – English Symbols SYMBOL EXPLANATION WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can bedangerous!Careless or incorrect use can result inserious or fatal injury to the operatoror others. Read through the Operator‘s Manualcarefully and understand the contentbefore using the machine. • Use anti...
Page 3 - Before using a new machine; CONTENTS; List of contents
English – 3 Before using a new machine • Read the Operator‘s Manual carefully.• Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting equipment. See page 18-19. • Start the machine and check the carburettor settings. See page 22-24. IMPORTANT! A too lean carburettor adjustment significantlyincreases the ...
Page 4 - The machine‘s safety equipment; Personal protective equipment; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 – English The machine‘s safety equipment This section describes the machine‘s safety equipment, itsfunction and how checks and maintenance are carried out toensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter “What is what“ to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.) Personal pr...
Page 8 - Trimmer head; Cutting equipment
8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Filing the grassblade • See the cutting equipment’s packaging forcorrect filing instructions. • The blades are sharpened using a single cut flat file. • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance ofthe blade. Trimmer head • Only use a trimmer head and trimmer c...
Page 9 - General safety instructions; Start
English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION • The machine is only designed for trimming grass, brush cutting and/or forestry clearing. • The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a drive source are the cutting units werecommend in the chapter “Tech...
Page 10 - General working instructions; Basic safety precautions
10 – English General working instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Take great care when cutting a tree that is subjectto tension. A tree that isunder tension can springback to its original positionboth before and after beingcut. Incorrect positioningon your behalf or whenpositioning the cut canresult ...
Page 11 - Adjusting the harness and clearing saw; Basic clearing techniques
English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Adjusting the harness and clearing saw Designations • Forestry clearing is a general term for cuttingsmall trees where eachstem is cut individually.A saw blade is used. • Brush cutting is a general term for clearing grass.Grass blades are used forthis purpose. • Gras...
Page 12 - Clearing‘s ABC
12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clearing‘s ABC A. Always use the correct equipment. B. Always have well adjusted equipment. C. Follow the safety instructions. D. Organise the work well. E. Always use full throttle when applying the blade. F. Always use a sharp blade. G. Avoid stones. H. Guide the d...
Page 15 - What is what on the brush cutter?
English – 15 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter? 1. Blade 2. Grease filler cap 3. Angle gear 4. Blade guard 5. Shaft 6. Handlebars 7. Throttle 8. Stop switch 9. Throttle trigger lock 10. Suspension for clearing saw 11. Cylinder cover 12. Starter handle 13. Fuel tank 14. Choke 15. Air fil...
Page 16 - ASSEMBLY
16 – English Assembling the handlebars(225R/RD/ 232R/RD) ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebars (235R) • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide on the throttle handle on the right-handside of the handlebars, (seethe diagram). • Align the hole in the throttle handle for thefixing sc...
Page 21 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel mixture; Gasoline
English – 21 FUEL HANDLING Fuel mixture • Clean around the fuel cap. Contamination inthe tank can disruptoperations. • Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking thecontainer before fillingthe tank. WARNING!Always provide good ventilation whenhandling fuel. ! Fuelling WARNING!The following precau...
Page 22 - START AND STOP; Control before starting; RJ; Start and stop
22 – English START AND STOP Control before starting Cold engine IGNITION: Set the stopswitch to the start position.CHOKE: Set the chokecontrol in the chokeposition. Warm engine Use the same startingprocedure as for the coldengine, but do not set thechoke control in the chokeposition. The start throt...
Page 23 - Carburettor; Functioning; MAINTENANCE; Fine adjustment; Conditions
English – 23 Carburettor Your Husqvarna product has been designed andmanufactured to specifications that reduce harmfulemissions.After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the enginehas broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peakperformance and producing the least amount of harmfulemissions ...
Page 24 - Final setting of the idling speed T
24 – English Final setting of the idling 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-clockwise until the cuttingattachment stops. A correctlyad...
Page 25 - Cooling system; Muffler
English – 25 MAINTENANCE Cooling system To maintain as low opera-ting 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 ...
Page 26 - Spark plug; Angle gear
26 – English MAINTENANCE Spark plug The condition of the sparkplug is affected by:• An incorrect carburettor setting. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much orfaulty oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors causedeposits on the spark plugelectrode that may result inmalfunction or startingdifficultie...
Page 27 - Maintenance schedule; Daily maintenance; Sharpening the clearing blade
English – 27 MAINTENANCE NOTE: Use only HUSQVARNA replacement parts. Use ofother brands of replacement parts can cause damage to yourunit or injury to the operator or others. Your warranty doesnot cover damage or liability caused by the use of accessoriesand/or attachments not specifically recommend...
Page 28 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
28 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Engine Cylinder capacity, cu. in/cm 3 Cylinder bore, inch/mmStroke length, inch/mmIdling speed, rpmRecommended max. speed, rpmMax. speed, should not be exceeded, rpmSpeed of output axle, rpmMax. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893.kW/rpmCatalytic converter muff...
Page 30 - YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND; FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
30 – English YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), Carb(California Air Resources Board) and Husqvarna Forest &Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control systemwarranty on your 1997 and later Lawn and GardenEquipment Engine. In U.S., new uti...
