Page 2 - Symbols
KEY T O SYMBOLS 2 – English Symbols W ARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of the operator’s manual. Please read the operat...
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 PR OTECTIVE HELMET AND VISOR HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. EYE PROTECTION Blows from branches or objects that are thrown out by a cutting attachment can damage the ey...
Page 7 - Mac; Thr
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS English – 7 BOO TS Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. CLOTHING 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 sho...
Page 8 - Stop switch; Vibration damping system; Muffler
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 8 – English 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 setting. Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to m...
Page 9 - GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Cutting equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 9 Quick release (Balance Flex harness) There is an easily accessible, quick release fitted at the front as a safety precaution in case the engine catches fire, or in any other situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. Check that t...
Page 10 - Specification of bar and saw chain; Chain
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 – English Specification of bar and saw chain When the cutting attachment supplied with your machine has to be replaced, because it is worn out or damaged, you must only fit the types of bar and saw chain recommended by us. Bar • Length (inches/cm) • Number of teeth on b...
Page 12 - Tensioning the chain
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 12 – English teeth on one side of the bar first. Then turn the saw over and file the remaining teeth from the other side. • File all the teeth to the same length. When the length of the cutting teeth is reduced to 4 mm (0.16") the chain is worn out and should be replac...
Page 13 - Lubricating cutting equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English – 13 - Undo the bar nut. - Tension the chain by turning the chain tensioning screw clockwise. Use a combination spanner or turn by hand. The chain should be tensioned until it fits snugly on the underside of the bar. - Tighten the bar nut using the combination span...
Page 14 - Checking wear on cutting equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 14 – English What to do if lubrication does not work: • Check that the oil channel in the bar is not obstructed. Clean if necessary. • Check that the oil channel in the gear housing is clean. Clean if necessary. • Check that the bar tip sprocket turns freely. If the chain ...
Page 15 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the cutting head; Adjusting the harness
ASSEMBLY English – 15 Fitting the cutting head • Fit the cutting head on the shaft so that the screw (A) is aligned with the hole in the shaft as shown. • Tighten screw A. • Tighten screw B. CAUTION! Make sure that the drive shaft inside the shaft engages with the cut-out in the cutting head. Fittin...
Page 16 - Filling with oil; Fitting the impact guard
ASSEMBLY 16 – English Filling with oil • Open the cap on top of the bar head • Fill with Husqvarna saw chain oil. • Refit the cap. Assembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft (327P5) Assembly: • Loosen the coupling by turning the knob. • Align the tab of the attachment (A) with the arrow on the c...
Page 17 - Assembly of the saw attachment; Assembly; Dismantling
ASSEMBLY English – 17 of 4 Nm. After the machine has been in use for around 20 hours, re-tighten the screws to 4 Nm. Assembly of the saw attachment (327P5) Assembly • Loosen the coupling by turning the knob. • Align the tab of the attachment (A) with the arrow on the coupling (B). • Push the attachm...
Page 18 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel safety; Transport and storage; Fuel; Petrol
FUEL HANDLING 18 – 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 19 - Mixing; Fuelling
FUEL HANDLING English – 19 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 20 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Check before starting; Starting
STARTING AND STOPPING 20 – English Check before starting • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blunt, cracked or damaged equipment. • Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws are ti...
Page 21 - Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING English – 21 Repeat pulling the cord until the engine starts. When the engine starts. return choke control to run position and apply full throttle; the throttle will automatically disengage from the start setting. CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not...
Page 22 - WORKING TECHNIQUES; General working instructions; Personal protection; Safety instructions while working
WORKING TECHNIQUES 22 – 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 23 - Safety instructions after completing work; Basic working techniques
WORKING TECHNIQUES English – 23 • This machine is not electrically insulated. If the machine touches or comes close to high-voltage power lines it could lead to death or serious bodily injury. Safety instructions after completing work • The transport guard should always be fitted to the cutting atta...
Page 25 - MAINTENANCE; Carburettor; Function
MAINTENANCE English – 25 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 26 - Low speed jet L; Fine adjustment of the idle speed T; Correctly adjusted carburettor
MAINTENANCE 26 – English Low speed jet L Try to find the highest idle speed by turning the low speed jet L clockwise then anti-clockwise. When the highest speed has been found, turn the low speed jet L 1/4 turn anti-clockwise. CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the ...
Page 27 - Cooling system
MAINTENANCE English – 27 Muffler CAUTION! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter. See chapter on Technical data to see whether your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter. The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The...
Page 28 - Air filter; Cleaning the air filter; Oiling the air filter
MAINTENANCE 28 – English • Incorrect carburettor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in operating problems and starting difficulties. If the machine is low on po...
Page 29 - Maintenance schedule
English – 29 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 30 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
30 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Note 1: Equivalent sound pressure level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for sound pressure levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution: 1/2 idling and 1/2 max speed. 327P4 327P5 Engine Cylinder displacement, ...
Page 31 - Bar and chain combinations
English – 31 TECHNICAL DATA Bar and chain combinations EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the pruning saws Husqvarna 327P5 dating from 2008 serial numbers and onwards (the year is...
