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. Please read the operator’s manual car...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection. KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ......................................................
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION
4 – English INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Charles XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The loc...
Page 6 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Important
6 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. EYE PROTECTION Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved prote...
Page 7 - Machine; Throttle lock; Hand guard
English – 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Machine ′′′′ s safety equipment This section describes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is po...
Page 8 - Vibration damping system
8 – English GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. The machine ′ s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipm...
Page 9 - Blades; Blade guard
English – 9 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Blades To ensure good cutting results it is important that the contact pressure between the blades is correct. The contact pressure is adjusted by turning the screws on the underside of the bar clockwise as far as they will go. Then turn the screws anticlockwis...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the handle; Adjusting the harness
10 – English ASSEMBLY Fitting the hand guard and loop handle (325HDA55,323HE3,325HE3) 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 h...
Page 11 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel safety; Transport and storage; Fuel; Petrol
English – 11 FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use s...
Page 12 - Mixing; Fuelling
12 – English FUEL HANDLING Mixing • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by fi lling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. • Mix (shake) the fuel m...
Page 13 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Cold engine
English – 13 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 14 - Starting; Stopping
14 – 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 ...
Page 15 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Personal protection
English – 15 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Personal protection • Always wear boots and other equipment described under the heading Personal protective equipment. • Always wear working clothes and heavy-duty long trousers. • Never wear loose clothing or jewellery. • Make sure your h...
Page 16 - Safety instructions after completing work
16 – English WORKING TECHNIQUES • If anything jams in the blades while you are working, switch off the engine and wait until it has stopped completely before cleaning the blades. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. Safety instructions after completing work • The transport guard should always...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE; Carburettor; Function
English – 17 MAINTENANCE Carburettor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to speci fi cations 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 exh...
Page 18 - Fine adjustment of the idle speed T; Muf
18 – English MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Adjust the idle speed with the idle adjustment screw T, if adjustment is necessary. First turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise until the blades start to move. Then turn the idle adjustment screw T anticlockwise until the blades stop....
Page 19 - Cooling system; Spark plug; Air; Cleaning the air; Oiling the air
English – 19 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 fl ywheel. 3 Cooling fi ns on the cylinder. 4 Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the...
Page 20 - Gear housing; Cleaning and lubrication
20 – English 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 fi lled comple...
Page 21 - Maintenance schedule
English – 21 MAINTENANCE 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 Operator’s Manual. More extensiv...
Page 22 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
22 – English TECHNICAL DATA ´®z+HA@¶6^¨ ´®z+HA@¶6^¨ 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 ...
