Page 2 - SYMBOL EXPLANATION; Symbols on the power cutter:
2 – English WARNING! The power cutter can bedangerous! Careless and incorrect use canresult in serious or fatal injury to theoperator or others. SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols on the power cutter: Please read the instructions carefully andmake sure you understand them beforeusing the power cutter. Alway...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; List of Contents; Personal protective equipment; Before using your new Power cutter
English – 3 CONTENTS List of Contents Symbol explanation ..................................................... 2 Safety instructions Personal protective equipment ....................................... 4 The power cutter’s safety equipment ....................... 4 Control, maintenance and service ...
Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Stop switch; PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
4 – English ! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! ! THE POWER CUTTER’S SAFETYEQUIPMENT This section describes the power cutter’s safety equipment, itsfunction and how checks and maintenance are carried out toensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter “What is what“ to locate where this equipment is posit...
Page 5 - Anti-vibration system
English – 5 The muffler is designed togive the lowest possible noiselevel and to direct the engine‘sexhaust fumes away from theuser. The engine‘s exhaustfumes are hot and can containsparks, which can lead to theoutbreak of fire. ! Control, maintenance and service ofthe machine‘s safety equipment WAR...
Page 6 - Muffler; GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Transport and storage; Blade guard for the cutting blade
6 – English 3 Muffler Never use a machine thathas a defective muffler. Check regularly that themuffler is secured to theengine body. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION!Do not use the power cutter until you have read theentire contents of this Operator’s Manual.All ...
Page 7 - Fuel safety; Basic safety precautions; Cutting
English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! Fuel safety (Filling/Fuel mixture/Storage) WARNING! Exercise great care when handlingfuel. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosionsand inhaling fumes. • Never fill the machine while the engine is running. • Provide good ventilation when filling or mixing fuel(petro...
Page 8 - Water cooling; Kickback
8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! WARNING! Over exposure to vibrations canresult in blood-vessel or nerve injury topersons suffering with blood circulationproblems. Seek medical attention if youexperience physical symptoms that can berelated to over exposure to vibrations.Examples of such symptoms a...
Page 9 - Care and storage; General
English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Pull in Pull in occurs when the lower part of the blade is suddenlystopped or when the cut closes. (To avoid this see the section” How to avoid kickback ” and ”Pinching/rotation” below). Pinching/rotation Pinching occurs when the cut closes. The power cutter can bedra...
Page 10 - CUTTING BLADES; Abrasive discs
10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CUTTING BLADES General Cutting blades are available in two basic designs; abrasivediscs and diamond blades. Only abrasive discs and diamondblades may be used and only within their respective applicationareas. Abrasive discs The cutting material on abrasive discs cons...
Page 11 - Diamond blades; Using diamond blades
English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Diamond blades Diamond blades consist of a steel body with segments thatcontain industrial diamonds ! WARNING!Cool diamond blades continuously withwater to prevent overheating that can causethe blade to break and pieces being thrownoff resulting in injury and damage....
Page 12 - What is what on a power cutter?
12 – English WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on a power cutter? 17 13 11 8 10 9 12 21 2 15 18 4 7 3 16 20 1 19 14 5 6 22 23 1. Cylinder cover 2. Muffler 3. Fuel tank 4. Rear handle 5. Choke / Throttle trigger lockout 6. Throttle catch 7. Stop switch 8. Cutting head 9. Cutting arm 10. Belt tensioning scre...
Page 13 - Fitting the cutting blade; Blade guard; ASSEMBLY; Checking the drive shaft and flanges; Fitting the cutting head
English – 13 Fitting the cutting blade Husqvarna cutting blades aremanufactured and approvedfor freehand cutting. Thepaper labels on each side ofthe blade are there todistribute the pressure fromthe flange washer and preventthe blade from slipping. The blade is placed betweenthe flange hub (A) and t...
Page 14 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuelling; Petrol; Fuelmix
14 – English FUEL HANDLING ! Fuelling WARNING!The following precautions reducethe risk of fire: • Do not smoke or place any sources of heat in the vicinity of the fuel. • Never refuel when the engine is running.• Open the fuel cap slowly when fuelling so that any over pressure is released slowly. • ...
Page 15 - Start and stop; START AND STOP; Start
English – 15 Start and stop WARNING! Before starting observe thefollowing: • Do not start the power cut without the cutting arm or cutting head fitted. Otherwise the clutch can comeloose and cause personal injury. • Always move the power cutter from the filling area before starting. • Ensure that yo...
Page 16 - Adjusting the drive belt; MAINTENANCE; Changing the drive belt
16 – English Adjusting the drive belt • The drive belt is fully enclosed and well protectedfrom dust, dirt andmechanical effects duringthe cutting process. • To tension the drive belt, slightly loosen the bolts (A),which secure the cuttinghead and belt guard. • Turn the tensioning screw so that the ...
Page 17 - Carburettor
English – 17 MAINTENANCE Carburettor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufacturedto specifications that reduce harmful emissions.After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine hasbroken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance andproducing the least amount of harm...
Page 18 - Fuel filter; Air filter
18 – English MAINTENANCE Fuel filter • The fuel filter sits inside the fuel tank. • The fuel tank must be protected from contamination when filling. This reduces the risk of operating disturbances causedby blockage of the fuel filter. • The filter cannot be cleaned but must be replaced with a new fi...
Page 19 - Tensioning the recoil spring; Starter; Replacing a broken or worn starter cord
English – 19 ! Tensioning the recoil spring • Lift up the starter cord from the cut out on the pulley andturn the pulley approx. 2turns clockwise. NOTE! Ensure the starter pulley can be turned at leasta further 1/2 turn when thestarter cord is fullyextended. Fitting the starter • Fit the starter by ...
Page 20 - Spark plug; Muffler
20 – English MAINTENANCE Spark plug The condition of the spark plug is affected by:• An incorrect carburettor setting. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause depositson the spark plug electrodethat may result in malfunctionor starting difficulties. • If...
Page 21 - Weekly maintenance
English – 21 MAINTENANCE 5 4 17 18 11 19 3 8 10 15 1 13 16 7 Below follows some general maintenance instructions.If you need further information please contact your serviceworkshop. 9 14 2 3 6 12 8 15 Weekly maintenance 8. Clean the main filter. 9. Check that the handles and anti-vibration elements ...
Page 22 - TECHNICAL DATA; Cutting equipment
22 – English TECHNICAL DATA Engine Cylinder volume, cu.in/cm 3 Cylinder bore, inch/mmStroke, inch/mmIdle speed, rpmMax. speed, unloaded, rpmPower, kW Ignition system ManufacturerType of ignition systemSpark plug Electrode gap, inch/mm Fuel and lubrication system ManufacturerCarburettor typeFuel capa...
Page 23 - EU declaration of conformity
English – 23 EU declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel. +46-36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the power cutters Husqvarna 371K and 375K, with serial numbers from year 2002 and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text...
