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; The engine exhaust from this product
CONTENTS English – 3 Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully. The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal and Californian em...
Page 4 - INTR
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 Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The loca...
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 carb urettor 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 se...
Page 9 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Blades; Blade guard
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor screen. Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitted with this kind of screen. For mufflers it is very important th...
Page 10 - Gear
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English Gear The gear housing gets hot when the machine has been in use. To avoid burning yourself do not touch the gear housing.
Page 11 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the handle
ASSEMBLY English – 11 Fitting the hand guard and loop handle (327HDA65, 327HE3) 1 Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle. 2 Fit the nut and screw. Do not overtighten. 3 Now make a final adjustment to give yourself a comfortable working position. Tighten the screw. CAUTION! The loop handle...
Page 12 - Fitting the impact guard
ASSEMBLY 12 – English Fitting the impact guard (327HE4) Fit the guard using the three screws and washers. Fit the two short screws in hole A. Tighten the screws to a torque of 4 Nm. After the machine has been in use for around 20 hours, re-tighten the screws to 4 Nm. A
Page 13 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel safety; Transport and storage; Fuel; Gasoline
FUEL HANDLING English – 13 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 come in contact with fuel. U...
Page 14 - Mixing; Fueling
FUEL HANDLING 14 – English 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 gasoline. • Mix (shake) the f...
Page 15 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Starting
STARTING AND STOPPING English – 15 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 16 - Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING 16 – English use gloves. Do not use a machine with damaged spark plug cap. Stopping The engine is switched off by moving the stop switch to the stop position. CAUTION! The stop switch automatically returns to the start position. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the s...
Page 17 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Personal protection; Safety instructions while working
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 17 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 18 - Safety instructions after completing work; Basic working techniques; Changing the hedge trimmer angle
WORKING TECHNIQUES 18 – English • Never put the machine down with the engine running unless you have it in clear sight. Safety instructions after completing work • The transport guard should always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is not in use. • Make sure the cutting attachment...
Page 19 - Transport position
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 19 • 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 transport ...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE; Carburetor; Function; Basic setting; Adjustment of the idle speed; Muffler
MAINTENANCE 20 – English 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 and to minimise harmful exhaus...
Page 21 - Cooling system
MAINTENANCE English – 21 cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material. Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor screen. If your machine has this type of muffler, you should clean the screen at least once a week. This is best done with a wire brush. On mufflers without ...
Page 22 - Air filter; Cleaning the air filter; Oiling the air filter
MAINTENANCE 22 – English mm). The 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...
Page 23 - Cleaning and lubrication
MAINTENANCE English – 23 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. IMPORTANT! Use ...
Page 24 - Maintenance schedule
24 – English 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 manual. More extensive work must...
Page 25 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
English – 25 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1 Reported data for equivalent sound pressure level for the machine has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 dB (A). Note 2: Reported data for equivalent vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of...
Page 26 - FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 26 – English IMPORTANT: This product is compliant with U.S. EPA Phase 3 regulations for exhaust and evaporative emissions. To ensure EPA Phase 3 compliance, we recommend using only genuine Husqvarna brand replacement parts. Use of non-compl...
Page 27 - EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS LIST; WHAT IS NOT COVERED; HOW TO FILE A CLAIM
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT English – 27 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Husqvarna Forest & Garden is liable for damages to other engine components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part. EMISSION WARRANTY PARTS LIST 1 Carburetor and internal p...
Page 28 - Original instructions
1155690-95 ´®z+We)¶5U¨ ´®z+We)¶5U¨ 2012-12-19 Original instructions
