Page 2 - Product description
Contents Introduction..................................................................... 2Safety..............................................................................5Assembly...................................................................... 11Operation....................................
Page 3 - Product overview
Product overview 4 7 8 9 6 1 2 3 11 25 10 13 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 48 24 23 22 21 39 38 37 35 36 40 52 51 50 49 46 41 42 43 44 45 31 32 33 34 47 26 27 28 29 30 5 1. Bevel gear2. Grease filler cap3. Shaft4. Switch for heated handles (555FXT)5. Handle adjustment (555RXT)6. Handle adjustment (555FX, ...
Page 4 - Symbols on the product
37. Shredder blade (555FRM)38. Drive disc (555FRM)39. Cutting attachment guard (555FRM)40. Transport guard (555FRM)41. Locknut (555RXT)42. Support cup (555RXT)43. Support flange (555RXT)44. Grass blade (555RXT)45. Drive disc (555RXT)46. Cutting attachment guard (555RXT)47. Transport guard (555FX, 55...
Page 5 - Safety; Safety definitions
Noise emission to the environment label as per EU and UK directives and regulations, and New South Wales legislation "Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017". The guaranteed sound power level of the product is specified in Technical data on page 31and on the...
Page 6 - Safety instructions for operation
• Attach the clutch cover and shaft correctly before you start the product. • The drive disc and support flange must engage correctly in the center hole of the cutting attachment. A cutting attachment that is attached incorrectly can cause injury or death. • Attach the harness to the product to prev...
Page 10 - Safety instructions for maintenance
• The risk of accidents decreases. • Only use an approved cutting attachment guard. Refer to Accessories on page 33. • Do not use a damaged cutting attachment. Grass trimmer head• Make sure that you wind the grass trimmer line tightly and equally around the drum to decrease the vibration. • Use only...
Page 11 - Assembly; Introduction
• If the maintenance is not done correctly and regularly, there is an increased risk of injury and damage to the product. • Only do the maintenance as this operator's manual recommends. Let an approved Husqvarna service agent do all other servicing. • Let an approved Husqvarna service agent do servi...
Page 12 - To assemble the cutting equipment
3. Turn the handlebar around the shaft. 4. Tighten the knob. To assemble the cutting equipment The cutting equipment includes a cutting attachment and a cutting attachment guard. WARNING: Use protective gloves. WARNING: Always use the cutting attachment guard that is recommended for the cutting atta...
Page 14 - To adjust the Balance XT harness
3. Install the drive disc (E). Turn the output shaft until 1 of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the related hole in the gear housing. I H G E F 4. Install the locking pin (F) in the hole to lock the shaft.5. Install the shredder blade (G) and support flange (H) on the output shaft. 6. Attach...
Page 15 - Operation
4. Attach the strap (A) in correct position for grass clearing or forestry clearing. A 5. Tighten the hip strap tightly. Make sure that the hip strap aligns with the hip. 6. Push the 2 parts of the breastplate together as shown. 7. Attach the side belt to the breastplate.8. To decrease the pressure ...
Page 16 - Fuel
• Do the safety inspections, maintenance and servicing that are given in this manual. • Make sure that all covers, guards, handles and the cutting equipment are correctly attached and not damaged. • Make sure that there are no cracks at the bottom of the saw blade or grass blade teeth or by the cent...
Page 18 - To start a warm engine
4. Push the decompression valve (C). Note: The decompression valve moves to the initial position when the product starts. 5. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your left hand. CAUTION: Do not put your feet on the product. 6. Pull the starter rope handle slowly until you feel some resist...
Page 20 - Forestry clearing with a saw blade
Forestry clearing with a saw blade To fell a tree to the left To fell to the left, push the bottom of the tree to the right.1. Apply full throttle.2. Put the saw blade against the tree as given in the picture. 3. Tilt the saw blade and push it with force diagonally down to the right. At the same tim...
Page 22 - Shredding with a shredder blade; Maintenance
5. Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet apart. Move forward after the return stoke and stand firmly again. 6. Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground. 7. Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by alw...
Page 23 - Maintenance schedule
Maintenance schedule Maintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Clean the external surface. X Examine the harness for damages. X Examine the quick-release mechanism on the harness for damages and make sure that it operates correctly. X Do a check of the throttle trigger lockout and the throttle trigger. Refer...
Page 24 - Carburetor; To adjust the start throttle speed
Maintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Clean or replace the spark arrester screen. X Lubricate the drive shaft. 2 X Carburetor To adjust the idle speed Your Husqvarna product is made to specifications that decrease harmful emissions.1. Make sure that the air filter is clean and the air filter cover is att...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting; The engine does not start
• In temperatures below -5°C/23°F, install the wear guard with an air duct (D). CAUTION: At temperatures of more than -5°C/23°F or 0°C/32°F, remove the winter kit from the product. There is a risk of engine damages. To lubricate the wire (555FXT)Note: The wire is lubricated at the factory. Lubricate...
Page 31 - The engine starts but stops again; Transportation and storage; Technical data
Check Possible cause Procedure Spark plug. The spark plug is dirty or wet. Make sure that the spark plug is dry and clean. The spark plug electrode gap is in- correct. Clean the spark plug. Make sure that the electrode gap is correct. Make sure that the spark plug has a su- pressor. Refer to Technic...
Page 33 - Accessories
Accessories 555FX, 555FXT Approved accessories Accessory type Cutting attachment guard, art. no. Center hole in blades/knives, Ø 25.4 mm Output shaft thread M12 Grass blade/grass knife Multi 275-4 (Ø 275, 4 teeth) 502 46 49-01 Multi 300-3 (Ø 300 3 teeth) 502 46 49-01 Multi 350-3 (Ø 350, 3 teeth) 502...
Page 35 - Declaration of Conformity; EU Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity EU Declaration of Conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Brush cutter Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 555FX, 555FXT, 555RXT, 555FRM Identification Serial numbers dating from...
Page 36 - UK Declaration of Conformity
UK Declaration of Conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Brush cutter Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 555FX, 555FXT, 555RXT, 555FRM Identification Serial numbers dating from 2022 and onwards complies...