Page 2 - Symbols
KEY T O SYMBOLS 2 – English Symbols W ARNING! 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 c...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
CONTENTS English – 3 Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully. KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ................................................................ 2 CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 3 Note the foll...
Page 4 - INTR; Dear Customer
4 – English INTR ODUCTION 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 Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The loc...
Page 6 - Impor
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 6 – English Impor tant Personal protective equipment HEARING PR OTECTION 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 pr...
Page 7 - Mac; Thr
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 CLO THING 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 level. FIRST AID KIT Always h...
Page 8 - Stop switch
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 8 – English position then the carburettor idle setting must be adjusted. See instructions under the heading Maintenance. Stop switch Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop set...
Page 9 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Blades; Blade guard
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitted with this kind of mesh. For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. Never use a machine that has a faulty muff...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the handle; Fitting the cutting head
ASSEMBLY 10 – English Fitting the hand guard and loop handle (327HDA65, 327HE3) 1 Assemble the hand guard and loop handle by screwing them together. Take care to align the holes in both parts. (327HDA65) 2 Slide the loop handle and hand guard onto the shaft. (327HDA65) 3 Slide the spacer into the sl...
Page 11 - Adjusting the harness; Fitting the impact guard
ASSEMBLY English – 11 Adjusting the harness (327HE4) You should always use the harness with the machine to give maximum control over the machine and reduce the risk of fatigue in your arms and back. 1 Put on the harness. 2 Hook the machine onto the harness support hook. 3 Adjust the length of the ha...
Page 12 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel safety; Transport and storage; Fuel; Petrol
FUEL HANDLING 12 – English 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 13 - Mixing; Fuelling
FUEL HANDLING English – 13 Mixing • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling 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 mi...
Page 14 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Starting
STARTING AND STOPPING 14 – English 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 15 - Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING English – 15 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 burns to the skin, or electri...
Page 16 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Personal protection; Safety instructions while working
WORKING TECHNIQUES 16 – English 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 17 - Safety instructions after completing work; Basic working techniques; Changing the hedge trimmer angle
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 17 • Always lay the machine on the ground when you are not using it. • Do not cut too close to the ground. Stones and other objects can be thrown out. • Check the working area for foreign objects such as electricity cables, insects and animals, etc, or other objects that...
Page 18 - Transport position
WORKING TECHNIQUES 18 – English (327HDA65) • Undo the knob. • Press the cutting unit against the hedge or some other firm surface until the required angle is set. • Tighten the knob. Transport position (327HE4) Once the work has been completed fold the cutting unit back against the shaft to simplify...
Page 19 - MAINTENANCE; Carburettor; Function; Muffler
MAINTENANCE English – 19 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 20 - Cooling system
MAINTENANCE 20 – English cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material. Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh. If your machine has this type of muffler, you should clean the mesh at least once a week. This is best done with a wire brush. On mufflers without a ca...
Page 21 - Air filter; Cleaning the air filter; Oiling the air filter; Gear housing
MAINTENANCE English – 21 spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary. CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor. Air filter The air ...
Page 22 - Cleaning and lubrication
MAINTENANCE 22 – English Cleaning and lubrication Clean any resin and plant residue from the blades using cleaning agent 531 00 75-13 (UL22) before and after using the machine. Lubricate the blade bars with special grease, part no. 531 00 75-12 (UL 21) before long periods of storage.
Page 23 - Maintenance schedule
English – 23 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 24 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
24 – 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 c...
