Husqvarna 324LX - Manual

English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibratio...

6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Locking nut A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment. 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. • Pre...

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. • The muffler on your machine is equipped with a spark arrestor mesh, this should be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engin...

8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Smaller machines generally require small trimmer heads and vice versa. This is because when clearing using a cord the engine must throw out the cord radially from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass being cleared. • The length of the cord is al...

English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. 4 Avoid all skin contact with fuel. Fuel is a skin irritant and may even cause skin changes. Transport and storage • Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is...

English – 11 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what? LD X 1 Trimmer head 2 Bevel gear 3 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 4 Cutting attachment guard 5 Shaft 6 Loop handle 7 Stop switch 8 Throttle control 9 Throttle lock 10 Cylinder cover 11 Starter handle 12 Air purge 13 Fuel tank 14 Choke control 15 Air filter cov...

12 – English ASSEMBLY Fitting the loop handle • Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft. • Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle. • Fit the nut, knob and screw. Do not overtighten. • Now adjust the trimmer to give a co...

14 – English FUEL HANDLING Fuel CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a four-stroke engine. Make sure that there is always sufficient oil in the oil tank. Petrol • Use high-grade unleaded petrol of at least 86 octane. • If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cle...

English – 15 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting • Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Discard the support flange if it is cracked. • Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force. The nut lock should have a locking force of...

16 – English STARTING AND STOPPING Starting 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 ...

English – 17 MAINTENANCE Carburettor Function • The carburettor governs the engine’s speed via the throttle control. Air and fuel are mixed in the carburettor. The air/fuel mixture is adjustable. Correct adjustment is essential to get the best performance from the machine. • Adjusting the carburetto...

18 – English MAINTENANCE If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0,6-0,7 mm. The spark plug should be replaced after a...

English – 19 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop. Daily maintenance 1 Check the engine oil level and top up if necessary. 2 Clean the outside of the machine. 3 Check that the ...

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...