Page 2 - Symbols; SYMBOL EXPLANATION
2 – English Symbols SYMBOL EXPLANATION WARNING! Clearing saws,brushcutters and trimmers can bedangerous!Careless or incorrect use can result inserious or fatal injury to the operatoror others. Read through the Operator‘s Manualcarefully and understand the contentbefore using the machine. • Use anti-...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; List of contents
English – 3 CONTENTS List of contents SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols ............................................................................... 2 CONTENTS List of contents .................................................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment .........
Page 4 - The machine‘s safety equipment; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 – English The machine‘s safety equipment This section describes the machine‘s safety equipment, itsfunction and how checks and maintenance are carried out toensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter “What iswhat“ to locate where this equipment is positioned on yourmachine.) Personal prot...
Page 10 - Cutting equipment; Trimmer head
10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting equipment Sharpening thegrass blade • See the cutting equipment’s packaging forcorrect filing instructions. • The blades are sharpened using a single cut flat file. • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance ofthe blade. Trimmer head • Only use a tri...
Page 11 - General safety instructions; Start
English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION • The machine is only designed for trimming grass,brush cutting and/or forestry clearing. • The only accessories to be used with the engineunit as a drive source are the cutting units werecommend in the chapter “Techn...
Page 12 - General working instructions; Basic safety precautions
12 – English General working instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Take great care when cutting a tree that is subjectto tension. A tree that isunder tension can springback to its original positionboth before and after beingcut. Incorrect positioningon your behalf or whenpositioning the cut canresult ...
Page 13 - Adjusting the harness and clearing saw; Basic clearing techniques
English – 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Adjusting the harness and clearing saw Designations • Forestry clearing is a general term for cuttingsmall trees where eachstem is cut individually.A saw blade is used. • Brush cutting is a general term for clearing grass.Grass blades are used forthis purpose. • Gras...
Page 14 - Clearing‘s ABC
14 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clearing‘s ABC A. Always use the correct equipment. B. Always have well adjusted equipment. C. Follow the safety instructions. D. Organise the work well. E. Always use full throttle when applying the blade. F. Always use a sharp blade. G. Avoid stones. H. Guide the d...
Page 15 - Brush cutting using a grass blade
English – 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Large stems must be cut from two sides.Determine in whichdirection the stemshould fall. First applythe saw to the fellingside. Then cut from theother side to fell thestem. The feed pressureshould be applied withregard to the size of thestem‘s hardness. Smallstems r...
Page 17 - What is what on the brushcutter?
English – 17 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brushcutter? 1. Blade 2. Grease filler cap 3. Angle gear 4. Blade guard 5. Shaft 6. Handlebars 7. Throttle 8. Stop switch 9. Throttle trigger lock 10. Suspension for clearing saw 11. Cylinder cover 12. Starter handle 13. Fuel tank 14. Choke 15. Air purg...
Page 18 - ASSEMBLY; Transport position, handlebars
18 – English Assembling the handlebars(225R/RD, 227R/RD, 232R/RD) ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebars (235R) • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide on the throttle handle on the right-hand side ofthe handlebars, (see thediagram). • Align the hole in the throttle handle for the...
Page 22 - FUEL HANDLING; Petrol; Fuelling; Mixture; Fuel
22 – English FUEL HANDLING • Clean around the fuel cap. Contamination inthe tank can disruptoperations. • Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking thecontainer before fillingthe tank. 5 101520 2% (1:50) 0,100,200,300,40 3% (1:33) 0,150,300,450,60 Gasolin Benzin Essence Gasolina Lit. Oil • Öl Hu...
Page 23 - START AND STOP; Control before starting; Start and stop
English – 23 START AND STOP Control before starting For reasons of safety followthese recommendations! • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formedat the bottom of the teethor by the centre hole. Themost common reason whycracks are formed is thatsharp corners have beenformed at the bottom ...
Page 24 - MAINTENANCE; Carburettor; Functioning; Fine adjustment; Conditions
24 – English MAINTENANCE Carburettor Your Husqvarna product has been designed andmanufactured to specifications that reduce harmfulemissions.After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the enginehas broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peakperformance and producing the least amount of harmf...
Page 25 - Correctly adjusted carburettor; Final setting of the idling speed T
English – 25 Correctly adjusted carburettor A correctly adjusted carburettor means that the machineaccelerates without hesitation and the machine 4-cycles alittle at max speed. Furthermore, the cutting attachmentmust not rotate/move at idling. A too lean adjusted lowspeed needle L may cause starting...
Page 26 - Cooling system; Muffler
26 – English MAINTENANCE Cooling system To maintain as low opera-ting temperature as possiblethe engine is equipped witha cooling system. The cooling system consistsof:1. An air intake on the starter unit. 2. Cooling fins on the flywheel. 3. Cooling fins on the cylinder 4. Cylinder cover (leads cold...
Page 27 - Spark plug
English – 27 MAINTENANCE Spark plug The condition of the sparkplug is affected by:• An incorrect carburettor setting. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or faulty oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause depositson the spark plug electrodethat may result inmalfunction or startingdifficulti...
Page 28 - Maintenance schedule; Daily maintenance; Sharpening the clearing blade
28 – English MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below follows some general maintenance instructions.If you need further information please contact your serviceworkshop. Daily maintenance 1. Clean the outside of the machine. 2. Make sure the harness is not damaged. 3. Make sure the throttle trigger loc...
Page 30 - TECHNICAL DATA; Technical data
30 – English TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Engine Cylinder capacity, cm 3 Cylinder bore, mmStroke length, mmIdling speed, rpmRecommended max. speed, rpmSpeed of output axle, rpmMax. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893Catalytic converter mufflerSpeed-regulated ignition system Ignition system Manufacturer...
Page 33 - EU declaration of conformity
EU declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe) (Directive 89/392/EEC, Annex II, A) We, Husqvarna AB, S-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that theclearing saws Husqvarna 225R/RD/RJ, 227R/RD, 232R/RD and 235R from 1997’s serial numbers and onwards (...
