Husqvarna 323E User's Manual
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1. 7 Locking nut e Protect your hand from injury when assembling use the blade guard as protection when tightening with a socket spanner Tighten the nut by turning against the direction of rotation Loosen the nut by turning in the direction of rotation NOTE the nut has a left hand thread Tighten the nut using a socket spanner 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 kpm NOTE The locking nut s nylon lock must not be so worn that it can be turned by hand The lock shall hold at least 1 5 Nm The nut should be replaced after it has been put on approx 10 times WARNING Never use a machine with defective safety equipment The safety equipment should be maintained as described in this section If your machine does not meet any of these controls you should contact your service workshop English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine is only designed for cutting the edges of lawns The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a drive source are the cutting units we recommend in the chapter Technical data The operator is responsible for accidents and the risk people and property are exposed to Never use the machine if you are tired if you have consumed alcohol or if you are taking medicines that can affect your sight your judgement or the control of your body Do not operate when it s dark Use personal protective equipm2. Keep unauthorised persons at a distance Children animals onlookers and helpers should be outside the safety zone of 15 me ters 50 feet Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches The bevel gear unit can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards There is a risk of slight burns if you touch it 5 Never put the machine down with the engine running un less you have good sight of it 10 English Ensure the blade has stopped before cleaning car rying out repairs or an inspec tion Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug e Wear heavy duty gloves when carrying out repairs on the edger e Store the machine out of reach of children e Only use original spare parts with repair SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions after completing work gO TE ee English 11 What is what on the edger s Blade Grease filler cap Angle gear Blade guard Shaft Loop handlebar Throttle Stop switch o o N O oa A Q N Throttle trigger lock 10 Cylinder cover 11 Starter handle 12 Fuel tank 13 Choke 12 English WHAT IS WHAT 14 Air purge 15 Air filter cover 16 Clutch cover 17 Handlebar adjustment 18 Locking nut 19 Support flange 20 Drive disc 21 Locking handle 22 Socket spanner 23 Operator s Manual 24 Locking pin 25 Allen key 26 Carburettor screwdriver Assembling the loop handlebar e Position the ha
3. To maintain as low an operating temperature as possible the engine is BCI equipped with a cooling system The cooling system consists of 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 air onto the cylinder Clean the cooling system using a brush at least once a week in difficult conditions more often A dirty or blocked cooling system leads to the engine overheating resulting in damage to the cylinder and piston Spark plug The condition of the spark plug is affected by e An incorrect carburettor setting e An incorrect fuel mixture too much or faulty oil A dirty air filter These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrode that may result in malfunction or starting difficulties observant to the risk of fire If the machine is low on power difficult to start or runs poorly while idling always check the spark plug first before taking any other action WARNING If the spark plug is dirty clean it and at the same time check that The coating on in the catalytic element can the electrode gap is 0 5 mm The spark plug should be changed be hazardous to health if consumed Wear after about one month of operation or earlier if necessary protective gloves when carrying out service NOTE Always use the recommended type of spark plug An work on the catalytic converter incorrect spark p
4. angle gear is 3 4 filled with grease Fill if necessary using special grease 7 Check that the blade is undamaged and not cracked Replace the blade if necessary 9 The flexible drive shaft must be lubricated after every 30 hours in operation or more often 8 Check that the locking nut is tight 9 Check that all nuts and screws are tightened 20 English MAINTENANCE Monthly maintenance Clean the fuel tank using petrol 2 Clean the outside of the carburettor and the area surrounding it 3 Clean the fan wheel and the area around it 4 Check the fuel filter and the fuel pipe replace if necessary 5 Check all cables and connections 6 Check the clutch clutch springs and the clutch drum with regard to wear Replace if necessary 7 Change the spark plug English 2 1 Technical data Engine Displacement cu in cm Cylinder bore inch mm Stroke length inch mm Recommended max speed rom Idling speed rom Speed of output shaft rom Max engine output acc to ISO 8893 Catalytic converter muffler Speed regulated ignition system Ignition system Manufacturer type of ignition system Spark plug Electrode gap inch mm Fuel lubrication system Manufacturer type of carburettor Fuel tank capacity US pint litres Weight Weight without fuel cutting tool Lbs kg Sound levels see note 1 Equivalent sound pressure levels at the user s ear measured accord
5. collect in the bottom Angle gear m gt amp The angle gear is filled a sufficient quantity of grease at the factory However before using the machine you should check that the angle gear is filled to 3 4 with grease Use HUSQVARNA special grease Normally the grease does not need to be changed except when repairs are carried out Lubricating the flexible drive axle Inside the edger s drive shaft is a flexible drive axle The flexible drive axle should be regularly lubricated after 30 hours of operation Loosen the two screws on the angle gear and remove it The flexible drive axle is easily removed from the shaft by taking a firm grip on the axle end Lubricate the flexible drive axle over its entire length and reinsert it in the shaft Turn the axle while inserting it so that it correctly engages in the clutch Replace the angle gear on the drive axle shaft and tighten the two screws ee The cutting depth should be adjusted before starting work e Loosen the locking handle A and rotate the guard by moving the locking knob forwards or backwards If the locking handle is moved forwards from the machine the cutting depth is increased If the locking handle is moved backwards towards the machine the cutting depth is reduced e Adjust the cutting depth e Lock the locking handle WARNING Always bear the machine on the right side of the body Always wear protective gla
6. 0 0 60 US US gallon fl oz 2 1 50 3 1 33 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 2 1 2 6 1 2 9 3 4 5 12 7 8 19 1 4 START AND STOP Control before starting For reasons of safety follow these recommendations slo e Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much Discard the support flange if it is cracked Ensure that the nut has not lost its tightening capacity The nut lock shall have a locking torque of at least I 5 Nm The nut s tightening torque shall be 35 50 Nm e Check that the blade and blade guard are not damaged or cracked Replace the blade or blade guard if it has been exposed to impact or if it is cracked Start and stop WARNING The complete clutch cover with shaft must be fitted before the machine is started otherwise the clutch can become loose and cause personal injury Always move the machine from the filling position before starting Place the machine on a flat surface Make sure the blade cannot come into contact with any object Make sure that no unauthorised persons are in the working area otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury The safety distance is 15 metres STARTING IGNITION Set the stop switch to the start position PRIMER BULB Press the primer bulb repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb The bulb need not be completely filled CHOKE Set the choke control in the choke posit
7. H high speed needle H closed too much gives overrevs and damages the engine Do not let the machine run at full speed for more than 10 seconds Turn the high speed needle very slowly clockwise until engine speed is reduced Thereafter turn the high speed needle very slowly counter clockwise and stop when the engine begins to run roughly Then turn the high speed needle slowly the minimum A amount clockwise until the eill engine runs smoothly ee 2 The high speed needle H is correctly set when the O machine 4 cycles a little If the machine whistles the setting is too lean If there is too much smoky exhaust gas at the same time as the machine 4 cycles much the setting is too rich NOTE For optimum setting of the carburettor contact a qualified servicing dealer who has a revolution counter at his disposal Correctly adjusted carburettor A correctly adjusted carburettor means that the machine accelerates without hesitation and the machine 4 cycles a little at max speed Furthermore the cutting attachment must not rotate move at idling A too lean adjusted low speed needle L may cause starting difficulties and bad acceleration A too lean adjusted high speed needle H gives lower power less capacity bad acceleration and or damage to the engine A too rich adjustment of the two speed needles L and H gives acceleration problems or too low working speed English 17 MAINTENANCE
8. Muffler with catalytic converter A muffler fitted with a catalytic converter reduces the extent of the following substances in the exhaust fumes Hydrocarbons HC Some hydrocarbons in gasoline and the exhaust are carcinogenic Nitric oxides NO Irritating for the breathing air ways Aldehydes The most common formaldehyde is carcinogenic and causes hypersensitiveness NOTE The level of carbon monoxide is not reduced This is an odourless and extremely poisonous substance Therefore avoid exposure without good air circulation The muffler is designed to dampen the noise level and to direct the exhaust fumes away from the user The exhaust fumes are hot and can contain sparks which can result in fire if the exhaust fumes are di rected towards a dry or inflam mable material Some mufflers are fitted with a special spark arrest screen If your machine is fitted with this type of muf fler then the screen should be cleaned at least once a week This is done using a wire brush If the screen is dam aged in anyway it should be re placed If the screen is blocked this will result in the engine overheating and damage to the cylinder and piston NOTE Never use a machine with a defective muffler WARNING Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters become extremely hot during use and after stopping This also applies at idling speeds Contact can result in burns to the skin Be Cooling system
9. Operator s manual 323E 325E X series Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine English Symbols R max 10000 rpm Ev A A N 7 vJ 2 English EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING The edger can be dangerous Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others Read through the Operator s Manu al carefully and understand the content before using the machine Always use A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects e Ear protection e Approved eye protection Max speed of output axle rom e This product is in accordance with applicable CE directives Beware of thrown objects and ricochets e Warning for rotating blade Keep hands and feet clear e Warning The blade continues to rotate even after the engine has stopped When the engine has stopped stop the blade from rotating by letting the blade come in contact with the ground Indicates the direction of rotation The operator of the machine must ensure that no persons or animals comes within a 15 metre radius while working t4 y e Arrows which show limits for han dle mounting e Always wear approved protective gloves e Use anti slip and stable boots Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets Checks and or m
10. achine as set out in the start instructions and run it warm for 10 minutes NOTE If the cutting equipment rotates moves while idling the T screw should be turned anticlockwise until the cutting equipment stops Low speed needle L Try to find the highest idling speed turning the low speed needle L clockwise respectively counter clockwise When the highest speed has been found turn the low speed needle L 1 4 turn counter clockwise NOTE If the cutting attachment rotates moves in the idling position turn the idling speed screw T counter clockwise until the cutting attachment stops MAINTENANCE Final setting of the idling speed T Adjust the idling speed with the screw T if it is necessary to readjust First turn the idle speed adjusting screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate move Then turn counter clockwise until the cutting attachment stops A correctly adjusted idle speed setting occurs when the engine runs smoothly in every position It should also be good margin to the rom when the cutting attachment starts to rotate move CAUTION Contact your servicing dealer if the idle speed setting cannot be adjusted so that the cutting attachment stops Do not use the machine until it has been properly adjusted or repaired High speed needle H The high speed needle H influences the power speed temperature and fuel consumption of the machine A too lean adjusted high speed needle
11. aintenance should be carried out with the engine switched off with the stop switch in the STOP position Always wear approved protective gloves Regular cleaning required Ocular control Approved eye protection must always be used CONTENTS Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and ap pearance of products without prior notice WARNING Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modified without the permission of the manufacturer Always use genuine accessories Non authorised modifications and or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others List of Contents EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS SVIMDOIS sescet c coho Saeed dasa E O CONTENTS LIST OMG ONTCINS sion achetelp tia extents Heelan unbeaten eis earls SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment cccccseceeeeeeeeeneeeeenaeees The machine s safety equipment cecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Control maintenance and service of the machine s Safety equipment cccccsseeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeaees General Safety instructions ccccccsseceeeceeeeeeseeeeeeesaeuees General working instructions 0 ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Basic working techniques cceceeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaaes WHAT IS WHAT What is what on the edger cccccccsseeseeee
12. ckling pricking pain lack of or a reduction in normal strength changes in the colour of the skin or its surfaces These symptoms normally appear in the fingers hands or wrists 5 Muffler The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine s exhaust fumes away from the operator Mufflers equipped with a catalytic converter are also designed to reduce the hazardous substances in the exhaust fumes In countries that have a warm and dry climate the risk of fire is obvious We have therefore fitted certain mufflers with a spark arrest screen Make sure that your muffler is fitted with this kind of screen It is extremely important that the instructions for checking maintaining and servicing the muffler are followed See the section Control maintenance and service of the machine s safety equipment WARNING The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material WARNING Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters become extremely hot during use and after stopping This also applies at idling speeds Contact can result in burns to the skin Be observant to the risk of fire 6 Cutting equipment The blade is designed and processed to withstand loads that edging of a lawn involves 7 Locking nut The locking nut secures the cutting equipment
13. d two stroke oil To ensure the correct mixture proportions it is important to measure the quantity of oil accurately When mixing small amounts of fuel small discrepancies in the amount of oil have a great bearing on the proportions of the fuel mixture WARNING Always provide good ventilation when handling fuel AN Petrol e Always use unleaded oil mixed quality petrol at least 90 octane Leaded petrol will destroy the catalytic converter and it will no longer serve its purpose The lowest recommended octane rating is 90 If you run the engine on a petrol with a lower octane rating than 90 so called knocking can occur This leads to an increased engine temperature which can result in a serious engine breakdown e When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended Two stroke oil e For the best results use HUSQVARNA two stroke oil which has been specially developed for 2 stroke engines Mixing ratio 1 50 2 If HUSQVARNA two stroke oil is not available you can use a high quality two stroke oil intended for air cooled engines Contact your dealer when selecting an oil Mixing ratio 1 33 3 e Never use two stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard motors so called outboard motor oil e Never use oil intended for four stroke engines 14 English e Clean around the fuel cap e Ensure that the fuel is Mixture Always mix petrol a
14. eeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaees ASSEMBLY Assembling the loop handlebar cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Assembling the angle gear cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeees Assembling the blade cccccecesesseeeeneenereeeeanereneeneetenes FUEL HANDLING PUCT MUG anert aa aia sea te iene oleate aaa PS WIM PEA EEE D E E EA E E E START AND STOP Checks before Starting earsereriosiuvsrne a heaaieread Start and Stop seneo A NE A MAINTENANCE Carburettor sen a a Muffler and catalytic CONVEItEr cccseeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeanees COGNO Sy STEM naea SPANK DUG eero e a ONEA Ar E oeann E A a eee ee ANIE OAR ere aalartadinigeleareouteianatood en ateutatoa sane Lubricating the flexible drive Shaft cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Adjusting the edger s cutting Gepth eeeseceeeseeeeeeeees Maintenance schedule cccccssseccseeeeeesseeeeeeeeeseeeeenseeeens TECHNICAL DATA 325E X series 12 22 English 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATION An edger used incorrectly or carelessly can become a dangerous tool that can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others It is extremely important that you read and understand the content of this manual e When using an edger personal protective equipment approved by the appropriate authorities must be used Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents howev
15. ent See the section Personal protective equipment e Never use a machine that has been modified so that it no longer corresponds with the original design Never use a machine that is faulty Follow the mainte nance control and service instructions in this Opera tor s Manual Some maintenance and service actions should be carried out by trained and qualified special ists See the chapter Maintenance All covers and guards must be fitted before starting the machine Check that the spark plug cap and HT lead are not damaged otherwise you could get an elec tric shock WARNING Faulty cutting equipment increases the risk of accidents Personal protection Always wear boots and other equipment described in the section Personal protective equipment Always wear working clothes and heavy duty long trousers e Never wear loose sitting clothes or jewellery e Persons with long hair should for personal safety put their hair up Safety instructions regarding the surround ings e Never allow children to use the machine Ensure no one comes closer than 15 metres when working Never allow anyone else to use the machine without first ensur ing that they have understood the contents of the Operator s Manual 8 English Safety instructions before starting work e Inspect the working area Remove any objects such as stones broken glass nails steel wire stri
16. er it can reduce the effects of an injury in the event of an accident Ask your dealer for help when choosing protective equipment WARNING Remove your hearing protection as soon as you stop the engine so that you can hear any noises or warning signals GLOVES Gloves should be worn when necessary e g when assem bling cutting equipment EAR PROTECTION Ear protection offering suffi cient dampening effect should be used EYE PROTECTION Blows from branches or objects thrown by the rotating cutting equipment can damage the eyes BOOTS Use anti slip and stable boots CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on shrubs and branches Always wear heavy duty long pants Do not wear jewellery shorts sandals or go barefoot Secure hair so it is above shoulder level FIRST AID KIT A first aid kit should be carried by operators of the edger 4 English The machine s safety equipment This section describes the machine s safety equipment its func tion and how checks and maintenance are carried out to ensure that it operates correctly See the chapter What is what to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine WARNING Never use a machine with defective safety equipment Follow the control maintenance and service instructions described in this section 1 Throttle trigger lock The throttle trigger lock is designed
17. ing to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 11789 dB A Equivalent sound power levels measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 10884 dB A Vibration level Vibration levels on the handles measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 11789 m s When idling rear front handles At max speed rear front handles Cutting equipment Blade Blade guard TECHNICAL DATA 323E 1 50 24 5 1 34 34 1 06 27 11 000 11 700 2 700 8 300 0 9 kW 9 000 rpm No Yes Walbro MB 21 Champion RCJ 7Y 0 02 0 5 Zama C1Q 1 06 0 5 10 8 4 9 94 100 4 0 2 0 7 3 5 9 503 84 82 02 503 84 65 01 325E X series 1 50 24 5 1 34 34 1 06 27 11 000 11 700 2 700 8 300 0 9 kW 9 000 rpm Yes Yes Walbro MB 21 Champion RCJ 7Y 0 02 0 5 Zama C1Q 1 06 0 5 11 2 5 1 96 102 1 4 2 6 6 0 4 4 503 84 82 02 503 84 65 01 Note 1 Equivalent sound level is calculated as the time weighted energy total for sound levels under various working conditions with the following time distribution 1 2 idle and 1 2 max speed 22 English TECHNICAL DATA EC declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only We Husqvarna AB SE 561 82 Huskvarna Sweden tel 46 36 146500 declare under sole responsibility that the edger Husqvarna 323E and 325E __ from the serial numbers of 2002 and onwards the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number is in conformity with the following standards o
18. ion WARNING When the engine is started with the choke lever in either the choke or start throttle position the cutting equipment starts to rotate immediately AN Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand CAUTION Not with your foot Grip the starter handle slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance the starter pawls grip now quickly and powerfully pull the cord Never wrap the starter cord around your hand 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 let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended This can damage the machine CAUTION Do not put any part of your body in marked area Contact can result in burns to the skin or electrical shock if the spark plug cap has been damaged Always use gloves Do not use a machine with damaged spark plug Cap Stop The engine is stopped by switching off the ignition English 15 MAINTENANCE Carburettor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions After your unit has been run 8 10 tanks of fuel the engine has broken in To ensure that your unit is at peak performance and producing the least amo
19. ish Basic setting e The carburettor is set to its basic setting when test run at the factory The basic setting is richer than the optimal setting and should be kept during the machine s first working hours Thereafter the carburettor should be finely adjusted Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician NOTE If the blade rotates while the engine is idling the T screw should be turned anticlockwise until the cutting attachment stops Rec idling speed 2 700 rpm Rec max speed See Technical data WARNING If the idling speed cannot be adjusted so that the cutting attachment stops contact your service workshop Do not use the machine until it has been correctly adjusted or repaired Fine adjustment e When the machine has been run in the carburettor should be finely adjusted The fine adjustment should be carried out by qualified person First adjust the L jet then the idling screw T and then the H jet Conditions e Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be clean and the air filter cover fitted Adjusting the carburettor while a dirty air filter is in use will result in a leaner mixture when the filter is finally cleaned This can give rise to serious engine damage Turn the L and H needles carefully to the middle point between fully screwed in and fully screwed out Do not attempt to adjust the needles beyond the stops as damage can occur e Now start the m
20. ithout the possibility of calling for help in the event of an accident Always cut edges at full throt tle 2 Avoid usage in unfavour able weather conditions For example thick fog heavy rain strong winds or extreme cold etc To work in bad weather conditions is tiring and can create dangerous Cir cumstances e g slippery surfaces e Always keep the blade close to the ground Always drop to idling speed after each working operation Longer periods running at full throttle without loading the engine that is without resistance which the engine feels from the cutting equipment when trimming can lead to serious engine damage e Be especially careful when pulling the edger towards you dur ing work If heavy vibrations occur stop the engine Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug Check that the machine is not damaged Repair any damage 3 Make sure you can walk and stand safely Look out for any obstacles with unexpected movement roots stones branches pits ditches etc Take great care when working on sloping ground WARNING Sometimes grass and stones can collect in the blade guard and blade Always stop the engine when cleaning WARNING Beware of thrown objects Always wear eye protection Never lean over the blade guard Stones rubbish etc can be thrown up into the l eyes resulting in blindness or other serious 4 The engine should be switched off before moving injury
21. lug can damage the cylinder piston 18 English MAINTENANCE Air filter The air filter should be cleaned regularly removing dust and dirt to avoid carburettor malfunction starting problems e reduced engine power unnecessary wear to engine parts e abnormal fuel consumption ple Clean the filter after every 25 hours or more regularly if operating conditions are exceptionally dusty Cleaning the air filter Dismantle the air filter cover and remove the air filter Wash in clean warm soapy water Ensure that the filter is dry before refitting An air filter used for a long period of time can never be cleaned completely Therefore it is necessary to replace the filter from time to time with a new filter A damaged air filter must always be replaced If the machine is used in dusty conditions the air filter should be soaked in oil see the section on Olling the air filter Oiling the air filter Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil order no 503 47 73 01 The filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through the filter You should therefore avoid skin contact Put the filter in a plastic bag and the pour the filter oil over it Knead the plastic bag to distribute the oil Squeeze the excess oil out of the filter inside the plastic bag and pour off the excess before fitting the filter on the machine Never use common engine oil This would drain through the filter quite quickly and
22. nd oil in a clean container intended for petrol Always start by filling half the quantity of petrol required Then add the entire oil quantity Mix shake the fuel mixture Fill the remaining quantity of petrol e Mix shake the fuel mixture carefully before filling in the machine s fuel tank Do not mix fuel for more than max one month s supply of fuel If the edger is not used for a long period of time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned WARNING The catalytic converter muffler becomes very hot during and after use This also applies during idling Be aware of the fire hazard especially when handling the saw near flammable substances or vapours Fuelling WARNING The following precautions reduce the 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 Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling Open the fuel cap slowly when fuelling so that any over pressure is released slowly Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling Always move the machine from the fuelling area before starting Contamination in the tank can disrupt operations well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank A Gasolin Oil Ol Benzin Huile Aceite Essence Lit Gasolina i Lit 2 1 50 3 1 33 5 0 10 0 15 10 0 20 0 30 15 0 30 0 45 20 0 4
23. ndle on the shaft Note that the handle must be mounted below the arrow on the shaft Fit the bolt securing plate and wing nut as shown in the diagram e Tighten the wing nut Assembling the angle gear e Assemble the angle gear back on the supporting tube Turn the blade so that the drive shaft engages in the angle gear e Position the angle gear so that its slot is aligned with the line on the supporting tube e Firmly tighten the screw ASSEMBLY Assembling the blade Fit the blade as follows 1 Fit the drive disc A on the outgoing shaft Make sure that the edge that fits in the hole of the blade is facing outward 2 Block the blade rotation by inserting locking pin in the hole behind the blade guard engaging it in the corresponding hole in the drive disc 3 Fit the blade B on the drive disc 4 Fit the support flange C The support flange must be fitted with its outer edge hard up against the blade 5 Fit the locknut D NOTE The locknut has left hand threads The tightening torque of the locknut is 35 50 Nm 6 Remove the locking pin NOTE Do not forget to remove the locking pin before using the machine WARNING Under no circumstances may the edge cutter blade be used without the blade guard fitted English 13 FUEL HANDLING Fuel mixture NOTE The edger is fitted with two stroke engines and must always be run on a mixture of petrol an
24. ng etc that can be thrown or can wrap around the blade or blade guard Keep others at a safe distance Children animals onlookers and helpers should stand outside of the safety zone of 15 m 50 feet Stop the machine immediately if any one should ap proach e Check the entire machine before starting work Replace dam aged parts Check for fuel leakage and that all safety guards and covers are complete and fastened securely Check all nuts and bolts gO S Pe e Check the blade for cracks or any other damage Ensure the blade guard is mounted and not damaged e Check that the blade and blade guard are correctly secured e When adjusting the carburettor make sure the blade is held against the ground and that no one is in the immediate vicinity e Make sure the blade does not rotate when idling e Make sure the handle and safety features are in order Never use a machine that has parts missing or has been changed in relation to the specification e Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Start Fuel safety WARNING Always use a fuel container When the engine starts with the choke lever with an anti spill valve in the choke or starter throttle position the cutting tool blade or trimmer starts to rotate e Never fill the machine while immediately the engine is running Stop the engine and allow it to cool for a few minutes before refuelling e The complete cl
25. ng the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied Contact your local petrol station to find out how to dispose of excess fuel The engine must be cooling off before storage or packaging WARNING Exercise great care when handling fuel Bear in mind the risk of fire explosions and inhal ing fumes English 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions Basic working techniques IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safety instructions while working e This section takes up the basic safety precautions for Always ensure you have a working with the edger safe and firm foothold If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert Contact your dealer or your service workshop Always hold the machine with both hands Hold the ma Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your chine of the right hand side capability your the body Basic safety precautions e Make sure your hands and l feet do not come into con 1 Observe your surroundings tact with the blade when the engine is running To ensure that people animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine e When the engine is switched To ensure that the above mentioned do not come into contact off keep your hands and feet with the cutting equipment or objects that can be thrown by away from the blade until it the cutting equipment has stopped e NOTE Never use a machine w
26. on the output shaft English 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Control maintenance and service of the machine s safety equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATION All service and repairs to the machine require special training This applies especially to the machine s safety equipment If the machine does not meet any of the controls listed below you should contact your serv ice workshop The purchase of one of our products guarantees that professional repair and servicing will be carried out on it If the point of purchase is not one of our serv icing dealers please ask for details of the closest service workshop 1 Throttle trigger lock e Check that the throttle is locked in the idling position when the throttle trigger lock is in its original position Press in the throttle trigger lock and make sure it returns to its original position when released Ensure that the throttle and throttle trigger lock move eas ily and that their return spring systems function e See section Start Start the machine and apply full throttle Release the throttle and check that the cutting equipment stops and remains at a standstill If the cutting equipment rotates with the throttle in the idling position then the carburettor s idling setting must be checked See chapter Maintenance 2 Stop switch Start the engine and make sure that the engine stops when the stop switch is moved to the stop po
27. r other normative documents following the provisions in the COUNCIL S DIRECTIVES of June 22 1998 relating to machinery 98 37 EC annex IIA of May 3 1989 relating to electromagnetic compatibility 89 336 EEC and applicable supplements The following standards have been applied EN292 2 CISPR 12 1997 ISO 11789 SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB Fyrisborgsgatan 3 SE 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has carried out voluntary type approval for Husqvarna AB The certificate is numbered SEC 01 851 323E SEC 99 677 325E X series Huskvarna January 3 2002 ll Beiae Bo Andr asson Development manager 114 02 68 26
28. sition 6 English 3 Cutting attachment guard EOE Ensure that the guard is un damaged and is not cracked Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked Always use the prescribed blade and guard combination see chapter Technical data 4 Vibration damping system we e Check the vibration damping element regularly for material cracks and distortion e Check that the vibration damping element is undam aged and securely attached 5 Muffler 1 Never use a machine that has a defective muffler 2 Check regularly that the muffler is secure 3 If your muffler is fitted with a spark arrest screen then it should be cleaned regularly A blocked screen leads to the engine overheating with serious damage as a result Never use a muffler with a detec tive spark arrest screen SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 Cutting equipment The two basic rules 1 Only use the cutting equip ment we recommend See chapter Technical data Check the cutting equip ment with regard to dam age and crack formation Damaged cutting equip ment should always be replaced WARNING Always stop the engine before starting work on any part of the cutting equipment This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released Ensure that the cutting equip ment has stopped completely and remove the cable from the spark plug before you start to work on it
29. sses long trousers and heavy duty shoes when using the machine Observe your surroundings ensure people and animals do not come in the immediate vicinity or can be hit by thrown objects Apply full throttle before the blade starts to work on the soil English 19 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Weekly maintenance 1 Check the starter the starter cord and the return spring Below follows some general maintenance instructions If you need further information please contact your service workshop Daily maintenance 2 Make sure that the vibration damping elements are not damaged 1 Clean the outside of the machine 2 Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from a safety point of view 3 Clean the outside of the spark plug Remove and check the electrode gap Adjust the gap to 0 5 mm or change the spark plug 3 Check that the stop switch functions EO 4 Clean the cooling fins on the flywheel 4 Check that the blade does not rotate while idling 5 CI th i ean or replace the spark arrest screen on the muffler 5 Clean the air filter Replace if necessary 6 Clean the carburettor area 6 Check the guard for damage and ensure that it is not cracked Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked 7 Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake in the starter unit is not blocked 8 Check that the
30. to prevent the throttle from accidentally being en gaged When the trigger lock A is pressed into the handle when you hold the handle the throttle B is released When the grip on the handle is released the throttle and the throttle trigger lock return to their original positions This takes place via two independ ent return spring systems This means that the throttle is automatically locked in the idling position 2 Stop switch The stop switch should be used to stop the engine 3 Cutting attachment guard This guard is intended to pre vent objects from being thrown towards the operator and to protect the operator from unintentionel contact with the cutting attachment SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system which is designed to give as vibration free and comfortable use as possible The use of incorrect cutting equipment increases the level of vibration The machine s vibration damp ing system reduces the trans fer of vibrations between the engine unit cutting equipment and the machine s handle unit WARNING Over exposure to vibrations can result in blood vessel or nerve injury to persons suf fering with blood circulation problems Seek medical attention if you experience physical symptoms that can be related to over exposure to vibrations Examples of such symptoms are numbness lack of feeling ti
31. unt of harmful emissions after break in have your authorized servicing dealer who has a revolution counter at his disposal to adjust your carburettor for optimum Operating conditions WARNING The complete clutch cover with shaft must be fitted before the machine is started otherwise the clutch can become loose and cause personal injury Operation The carburettor governs the engine s speed via the throttle Air fuel is mixed in the carburettor The air fuel mixture is adjustable To take advantage of the engine s optimal output the adjustment must be correct aga The setting of the carburettor means that the engine is adapted to local conditions for example the climate altitude petrol and the type of 2 stroke oil AY The carburettor is equipped with three adjustment possibilities L Low speed needle H High speed needle T Idle speed adjuster screw The fuel quantity in relation to the air flow permitted by the throttle opening is adjusted using the L and H needles Turning the needles clockwise gives a leaner fuel mixture less fuel and turning them anticlockwise gives a richer fuel mixture more fuel A leaner mixture gives high revs while a richer mixture give less revs The T screw regulates the position of the throttle while the engine is idling Turning the screw clockwise gives a higher idling speed while turning it anticlockwise gives a lower idling speed 16 Engl
32. utch cover with shaft must be fitted be fore the machine is started otherwise the clutch can become loose and cause personal injury e Provide good ventilation when filling or mixing fuel petrol and 2 stroke oil e Move the machine at least 3 m from the filling position before starting Never start the machine in doors Bear in mind the dan gers of inhaling the engine s exhaust fumes Never start the machine e Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment a If you have spilt fuel on it Wipe up all spillage b If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes Change your clothes e Place the machine on the ground make sure the blade is free from branches and stones Press the machine body against the ground using your left hand NOTE Do not use your foot Grip the starter handle with your right hand and pull the starter cord c lf there is a fuel leak Make regular checks for leakage from the fuel cap and the fuel supply pipes Transport and storage Store and transport the machine and fuel so that any leakage or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or naked flames For example electric machines electric motors elec trical switches power switches heaters or the like e When storing or transporting fuel approved containers in tended for this purpose must be used e When stori
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