Page 2 - KEY TO SYMBOLS; Symbols
2 – English KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Al...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: The machine is only designed for cutting branches and twigs. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Husqvarna AB has a ...
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. PROTECTIVE HELMET AND VISOR HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. EYE PROTECTION B...
Page 5 - Muffler; s safety equipment
English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The machine ′ s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine ′ s handle unit. Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. A muffl...
Page 6 - Stop switch
6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • See instructions under the heading Start. Start the machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position then the carbu...
Page 7 - Specification of bar and saw chain; Bar; Chain; General information on sharpening cutting teeth
English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Keep cutting equipment well lubricated and properly maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the bar, chain and drive sprocket. Specification of bar and saw chain When the cutting attachment supplied with your machin...
Page 8 - Sharpening cutting teeth
8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The cutting part of the chain is called the cutting link and this consists of a cutting tooth (A) and the raker lip (B). The cutting depth is determined by the difference in height between the two. • When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are five important factors t...
Page 9 - General advice on setting raker clearance; Tensioning the chain
English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (0.16") the chain is worn out and should be replaced. General advice on setting raker clearance • When you sharpen the cutting teeth you reduce the raker clearance (=c...
Page 10 - Lubricating cutting equipment; Chain oil; Filling with chain oil; Checking wear on cutting equipment
10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Use the combination spanner to tighten the blade nut while holding up the tip of the bar. Check that you can pull the saw chain round freely by hand. Lubricating cutting equipment Chain oil • Chain oil must demonstrate good adhesion to the chain and also maintain i...
Page 11 - Chain drive sprocket; General safety precautions; Starting
English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Whether rivets and links are badly worn. We recommend you compare the existing chain with a new chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn. When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to only 4 mm the chain must be replaced. Chain drive sprocket Re...
Page 12 - Fuel safety; Transport and storage
12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting attachment is clear of twigs and stones. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot). Then grip the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord. ...
Page 13 - Safety instructions while working; Safety instructions after completing work; Basic working techniques
English – 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions while working • Always ensure you have a safe and stable working position • Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the machine at the side of your body. • Use your right hand to control the throttle setting. • Make sure that your hands an...
Page 16 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the cutting head; Adjusting the harness; Filling with oil
16 – English ASSEMBLY Fitting the cutting head • Fit the cutting head on the shaft so that the screw (A) is aligned with the hole in the shaft as shown. • Tighten screw A. • Tighten screw B. CAUTION! Make sure that the drive shaft inside the shaft engages with the cut-out in the cutting head. Fittin...
Page 18 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Gasoline; Mixing; Fuelling
18 – English FUEL HANDLING 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...
Page 19 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Starting and stopping; Cold engine; Warm engine
English – 19 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blunt, cracked or damaged equipment. • Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws are ti...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE; Carburettor; Function; Basic setting; Fine adjustment; Conditions
20 – 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 exhaus...
Page 21 - Fine adjustment of the idle speed T
English – 21 MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjustment screw T, if it is necessary to readjust. First turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate. Then turn the screw anticlockwise until the cutting at...
Page 22 - Cooling system; Cleaning the air filter
22 – English MAINTENANCE CAUTION! Never use a machine with a defective muffler. 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 cyl...
Page 23 - Oiling the air filter; Bevel gear; Daily maintenance
English – 23 MAINTENANCE Oiling the air filter Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil, art. no. 503 47 73-01. The filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through the filter. You should therefore avoid skin contact. Put the filter in a plastic bag and pour the filter oil over it. Knead the plastic ...
Page 24 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
24 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: Equivalent sound pressure level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for sound pressure levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution: 1/2 idling and 1/2 max speed. Technical data 323P4 325P5 Engine Cylinder...
Page 26 - FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT; ADD -ON OR MODIFIED PARTS
26 – English FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2001 and later small nonroad engin...
