Page 2 - KEY; Symbols
2 – English KEY T O SYMBOLS 1151416-95 Re v . 1 2008-12-23 Symbols W ARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of th...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents; The engine exhaust from this product
English – 3 CONTENTS 1151416-95 Re v . 1 2008-12-23 Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Th...
Page 4 - INTR
4 – English INTR ODUCTION 1151416-95 Re v . 1 2008-12-23 Dear customer! Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for ...
Page 5 - WHA; What is what on the c
English – 5 WHA T IS WHA T? 1151416-95 Re v . 1 2008-12-23 What is what on the c learing saw? 1 Blade 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 3 Bevel gear 4 Cutting attachment guard 5 Shaft 6 Handlebar 7 Throttle control 8 Stop switch 9 Throttle lockout 10 Suspension 11 Cylinder cover 12 Starter handle 13 F...
Page 6 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECA; Impor
6 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 1151416-95 Re v . 1 2008-12-23 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. EYE PROTECTION Always wea...
Page 7 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Machine; Throttle lockout
English – 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder le...
Page 8 - Cutting attachment guard; Quick release
8 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 Cutting attachment guard This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment. Check that the guard is undam...
Page 9 - Locking nut
English – 9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 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 screen this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked scr...
Page 10 - Cutting equipment
10 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 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 equipm...
Page 11 - Sharpening the saw blade; Trimmer head
English – 11 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade. Sharpening the saw blade • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. A correctly sharpened blade is essential for working efficiently...
Page 12 - ASSEMBLY
12 – English ASSEMBLY 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 Fitting the handlebar (323R) • 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. • Refi...
Page 13 - Assembly; Dismantling; Assembling the cutting equipment
English – 13 ASSEMBLY 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 Assembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft (325RDx) Assembly • Loosen the coupling by turning the knob. • Align the tab of the attachment (A) with the arrow on the coupling (B). • Push the attachment into the coupling until the attachment snaps ...
Page 15 - Standard harness
English – 15 ASSEMBLY 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 • Fit the nut (G). Tighten the nut to a torque of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5 kpm). Use the socket spanner in the tool kit. Grasp the handle of the spanner as close to the trimmer guard as possible. • To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in the opposite directi...
Page 16 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel safety; Transport and storage; Fuel; Gasoline
16 – English FUEL HANDLING 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 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...
Page 17 - Mixing; Fueling
English – 17 FUEL HANDLING 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 Mixing • Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of ...
Page 18 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Starting
18 – English STARTING AND STOPPING 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 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 teet...
Page 19 - Stopping
English – 19 STARTING AND STOPPING 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. CAUTION! Do not put any part of your body in marked area. Contact can result in ...
Page 20 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Basic safety rules
20 – English WORKING TECHNIQUES 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 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 cuttin...
Page 21 - Forestry clearing using a saw blade
English – 21 WORKING TECHNIQUES 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 Working methods • Before you start clearing, check the clearing area, the type of terrain, the slope of the ground, whether there are stones, hollows etc. • Start at whichever end of the area is easiest, and clear an open space from which ...
Page 22 - Brush cutting with a saw blade; Grass clearing using a grass blade
22 – English WORKING TECHNIQUES 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 • To fell a tree forwards, the bottom of the tree should be pulled backwards. Pull the blade backwards with a quick, firm movement. • Large stems must be cut from two sides. First determine which direction the stem will fall. Make the firs...
Page 23 - Grass trimming with a trimmer head
English – 23 WORKING TECHNIQUES 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 Grass trimming with a trimmer head Trimming • Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. It is the end of the cord that does the work. Let the cord work at its own pace. Never press the cord into the area to be cut. • The cor...
Page 24 - MAINTENANCE; Carburetor; Function; Conditions
24 – English MAINTENANCE 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 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 a...
Page 25 - Fine adjustment of the idle speed T; Correctly adjusted carburetor
English – 25 MAINTENANCE 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 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 antic...
Page 26 - Muffler; Cooling system
26 – English MAINTENANCE 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 Muffler CAUTION! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter. See chapter on Technical data to see whether your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter. The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gase...
Page 27 - Air filter; Cleaning the air filter; Oiling the air filter; Spark plug
English – 27 MAINTENANCE 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 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...
Page 28 - Maintenance schedule
28 – English MAINTENANCE 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance 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 man...
Page 29 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
English – 29 TECHNICAL DATA 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 Technical data Note 1: Equivalent noise pressure level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for noise pressure levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution: 1/2 idle and 1/2 max. speed. NOTE! Noise pr...
Page 31 - FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
English – 31 FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 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 explai...
Page 32 - WHAT IS NOT COVERED; HOW TO FILE A CLAIM
32 – English FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 1151416-95 Rev. 1 2008-12-23 WHAT IS NOT COVERED All failures caused by abuse, neglect or improper maintenance are not covered. ADD -ON OR MODIFIED PARTS Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by CARB or EPA may not be ...
