Page 2 - KEY TO SYMBOLS; Symbols
2 – English KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING! Hedge trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious, even fatal injury. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Always wear: • Hearing protection • App...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment....
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. HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. EYE PROTECTION Blows from branches or objec...
Page 5 - Vibration damping system; Muffler
English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimise vibration and make operation easier. The machine ′ s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and...
Page 6 - s safety equipment
6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. • Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when yo...
Page 7 - Blades
English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system • Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation. • Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. Muffler • Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. • Regularly check that the muffler...
Page 8 - Cutter guard; Gear housing; General safety precautions; Starting
8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutter guard (326HDA55) • Check that the blade guard is not damaged or distorted. • Replace the blade guard if it is bent or damaged. Gear housing • The gear housing gets hot when the machine has been in use. To avoid burning yourself do not touch the gear housing. Ge...
Page 9 - Fuel safety; Transport and storage
English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fuel safety • Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve. • Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing...
Page 10 - Safety instructions while working; Safety instructions after completing work; Basic working techniques
10 – English 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 11 - Changing the hedge trimmer angle
English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Changing the hedge trimmer angle (326HE3, 326HE4) • Undo the knob. • Grasp the handle on the angle stop, adjust to the desired angle and then tighten the knob. (326HDA55) • Undo the knob. • Press the cutting head against the ground or some other solid object until th...
Page 13 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the handle
English – 13 ASSEMBLY Fitting the hand guard and loop handle (326HDA55/326HE3) 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 handle. ...
Page 14 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Gasoline; Mixing
14 – 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 15 - Fuelling
English – 15 FUEL HANDLING Fuelling • Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank can cause operating problems. • Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank. ! WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: Do not s...
Page 16 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting
16 – English 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 17 - Stopping
English – 17 STARTING AND STOPPING 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 the cord....
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; Carburettor
18 – 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 exhau...
Page 19 - High speed jet H
English – 19 MAINTENANCE High speed jet H The high speed jet H affects the engine power, speed, temperature and fuel consumption. If the high speed jet H is set too lean (screwed in too far) the engine speed will be too high and cause engine damage. Do not let the engine run at full speed for more t...
Page 20 - Cooling system; Cleaning the air filter; Oiling the air filter
20 – English 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 flywheel. 3 Cooling fins on the cylinder. 4 Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the c...
Page 21 - Daily maintenance
English – 21 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. The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need ...
Page 22 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
22 – English TECHNICAL DATA ´®z+H4)¶5Y¨ ´®z+H4)¶5Y¨ 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. 326HDA55 326HE3 326...
Page 23 - FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
English – 23 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...
