Ryobi 227RJ Trimmer User Manual
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1. Oiling the air filter Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil order no 503 47 13 01 T hefilter 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 thefilter insidethe plastic bag and pour off the excess before fitting the filter on the machine N ever use common engine oil T his would drain through the filter quite quickly and collect in the bottom Angle gear T heangle gear is filled with a sufficient quantity of grease at the factory H owever before using the machine you should check that the angle gear is filled to 3 4 with grease Use HUSQVARNA special grease N ormally the grease does not need to be changed except when repairs are carried out Maintenance schedule Below follows some general maintenance instructions If you need further information please contact your service workshop Daily maintenance 1 Clean the outside of the machine 2 M ake surethe throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from a safety point of view 3 Check that the stop switch functions 4 C heck that the cutting head does not rotate while idling 5 Clean the air filter Replace if necessary 6 Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked Replace the guards If they ha2. malnienance and renga so Me Figa type 9r Thelength of the cord is also important A longer cord cutting equipment you can reduce the machine s tendency to kickback obtain maximum clearing requires greater engine power than a shorter cord of the capacity and increase the service life of the cutting same diameter equipment Makesurethe knife positioned on the trimmer guard is e Only use the cutting and guard equipment we intact T his is used to cut the cord to the correct length recommend See chapter Technical data To Increase the life of the cord it can be soaked in water for a few days T his will make the line tougher and it will keep longer Refer to the instructions for the cutting equipment for the correct winding of cord and for the selection of the right cord diameter Keep the blade s teeth well and correctly sharpened Follow our recommendations Also IMPORTANT INFORMATION refer to the instructions on the blade packaging Always ensure the trimmer card is wound tightly and evenly around the drum otherwise harmful WARNING vibrations will occur Incorrect cutting equipment or an incorrectly sharpened blade increases the risk of kickback WARNING Always stop the engine before starting work on any part of the cutting equipment Filing the grass This continues to rotate even after the blade gO throttle has been released Ensure that the cutting equipment has stopped completely and remove
3. in the direction of rotation Dismantling takes place in the reverse order English 1 5 FUEL HANDLING Fuel mixture Mixture e Always mix petrol and oil in a clean container intended for NOTE petrol The machine is fitted with a two stroke engine and must always be run on a mixture of petrol and two stroke oil It is important to measure the quantity of oil accurately to ensure the correct mixture ratio Small discrepancies in the amount of oil have a great bearing on the proportions of the fuel mixture when mixing small amounts of fuel A Always start by filling half the quantity of petrol required T hen add the entire oil quantity M ix shake the fuel mixture Fill the remaining quantity of petrol Mix shake thefuel mixture carefully before filling in the machine s fuel tank WARNING Always provide good ventilation when handling fuel Do not mix more than max one month s supply of fuel f the machine is not used for a long period of time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned A Petrol WARNING The catalytic converter muffler gets 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 NOTE Always use an oil mixed quality petrol at least 90 octane If your machine is equipped with a catalytic converter see technical data an unleaded oil mixed
4. e g when assembling cutting equipment EAR PROTECTION Ear protection offering sufficient dampening effect should be used EYE PROTECTION Blows from branches or objectsthrown 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 long pants Do not wear jewelry short pants 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 clearing saws brushcutters or trimmers 4 English The machine s safety equipment T his section describes the machine s safety equipment its function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to ensure that it operates correctly See the chapter W hat 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 T he throttle trigger lock is designed to prevent the throttle from accidentally being engaged W hen the trigger lock A is pressed into the handle when you hold the handle the throttle B is released W hen the grip on the handle is released the throttle and the throttle trigger lock return to their original positi
5. lawn and damage the tool D o not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting procedures Constant contact can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head T herotating cord s fanning effect can be used for quick and easy cleaning H old the cord parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the trimmer from side to side W hen cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain the best results WARNING Neither the user of the tool or anyone else may attempt to remove the cut material while the engine is running or with the blade rotating as this can result in serious injury Stop the engine and blade before you remove material that has wound around the blade as otherwise there is a risk of injury 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 WARNING Warning for thrown objects Always wear protective glasses Never lean over the guard Stones rubbish etc can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury Keep unauthorised persons at a distance Children animals onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m 50 feet Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches WHAT IS WHAT What is what on the trimmer Trimmer head Grease filler cap Angle gear Spray guard Shaft Loop handlebar T hrottle Stop sw
6. 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 English 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 Cutting equipment 5 Muffler T he muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine s exhaust fumes away from the operator M uffler fitted with catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust components 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 M ake 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 1 Grass blades are intended for brush cutting 2 The trimmer head is intended for trimming grass 7 Locking nut A locking nut is used to secure sometypes of cutting equipment on the output shaft 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 WARNING Bear in mind that exhaust fumes e contain carbon monoxide which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning Therefore never sta
7. quality petrol should always be used A leaded petrol will destroy the catalytic converter 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 place before starting 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 T his leads to an increased engine temperature which can result in a serious engine breakdown Clean around the fuel cap Contamination in the tank can disrupt operations W hen working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended O e Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the Two stroke oil tank For the best results use H U SQ VARN A two stroke oil which has been specially produced for clearing saws and chain saws M ixing ratio 1 50 2 v fa le If HUSQVARNA two stroke oil is not available you can use son IU UM a high quality two stroke oil intended for air cooled engines ii Lit Contact your dealer when selecting a
8. section K on the cover 1 by pressing the two sections together with the cut outs on the bottom section aligned with the catches on the cover e To dismantle follow the instructions in the reverse order ASSEMBLY Assembling the blade guard and grass blade The guard A is fitted using 4 screws L and the support plate M as set out in the diagram NOTE Usethe recommended blade guard Fit the drive disc B on the output axle T urn the blade axle until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the hole in the gear housing Insert the locking pin C in the hole so that the axle is locked Place the blade D support cup E and support flange F on the output axle Fit thenut G The tightening torque of the nut is 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 kpm Use the socket spanner in the tool kit H old the handle of the spanner as close to the blade guard as possible Thenut istightened when the spanner is turned against the direction of rotation left hand thread Assembling other guards and cutting equipment Fit the guard A intended for use with the trimmer head Secure using four bolts L and the support plate M as shown in the diagram Fit the disc drive B on the output axle Turn the blade axle until one of the disc drive s holes aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing Insert the locking pin C into the holeto lock the axle Screw on the trimmer head H
9. spill valve Never fill the machine while the engine is running Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling Provide good ventilation when filling or mixing fuel petrol and 2 stroke oil M ovethe machine at least 3 m from the filling position before starting e Never start the machine a If you have spilt fuel on it W ipe up all spillage b If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes Change your clothes c If there is a fuel leak M ake regular checks for leakage from the fuel cap and the fuel supply pipes Transport and storage e 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 electrical switches power switches heaters or the like W hen storing and transporting fuel approved containers intended for this purpose must be used W hen storing 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 WARNING Exercise great care when handling fuel Bear in mind the risk of fire explosions and inhaling fumes SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION e This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with the trimmer e f you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you sh
10. the cable from the spark plug e See the cutting equipment s L before you start to work on it packaging for correct filing J instructions The blades are sharpened using a single cut flat file Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade Trimmer head Only use a trimmer head and trimmer cord that is recommended T hese have been tested by the manufacturer to suit a particular engine size T his is especially important when a fully automatic trimmer head is used O nly use the cutting equipment we recommend See chapter Technical data English 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION e The machine is only designed for trimming grass e 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 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 Use personal protective equipment 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 e Never use a machine that is faulty Follow the maintenance control and service instructions in this Operator s Manual Some maintenance and service actions should be carried out by trained and qualified speci
11. 2 1998 relating to machinery 98 37 EC annex IIA of May 3 1989 relating to electromagnetic compatibility 89 336 EEC and applicable supplements of May 8 2000 relating to the noise emissions in the environment 2000 14 EC For information relating to noise emissions see the chapter Technical data The following standards have been applied EN292 2 CISPR 12 1997 EN ISO 11806 SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB Fyrisborgsgatan 3 SE 754 50 Uppsala Sweden has carried out voluntary type approval for Husqvarna AB The certificates are numbered SEC 98 611 01 164 015 Huskvarna January 3 2002 FIT Bo Andr asson Development manager 24 English YA e English 6 2 English English Trimmy Hit Junior N 2 0 2 4 mm 080 095 English 29 S60 080 wu t z 0 c mie Trimmy Hit Pro 30 English Trimmy Hit VI English 31 Trimmy SII 32 English Trimmy SII 502 26 04 01 502 25 56 01 502 25 53 01 502 26 24 01 x2 740 43 14 00 502 26 03 01 502 25 52 01 502 26 01 01 735 31 19 00 502 27 07 01 502 26 86 01 English 33 114 00 70 26 TUT 2002W04 We hope you find the links below useful For further gardening information visit www GardenResources co uk pus cutters cullers Cru ter mow
12. Operator s manual 240R Please read these instructions carefully and make sure i you understand them before using the machine English SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols WARNING Clearing saws DA Always wear approved protective gloves brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous Careless or Incorrect use can result in n ous or fatal injury to the operator or eat Read through the O perator s M anual carefully and understand the content Only use non metallic flexible cutting a before using the machine elements that is trimmer head with trimmer cord j Always use A protective helmet where there isa risk of falling objects Ear protection Approved eye protection max 10000 rpm M ax speed of output axle rpm Es O A O nly intended for the trimmer head TT N 4 X N oise emission to the environment according to the European Community s Directive T he machines emission is Lm T his product isin accordance with dal ar ema ae di NES on label applicable CE directives Beware of thrown objects and fg ricochets T he operator of the machine shall ensure while working that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres Always wear approved protective gloves e Other symbols decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets Checks and or maintenance should be carried out with the engine switched off with the stop switch in the STO
13. P position Blade can thrust violently when coming in contact with any object p Regular cleaning required Bladethrust can cause amputation of y armsor legs Keep people and animals 50 feet away N ever use blades unless recommended handlebar shoulder strap attaching hardware and blade 4 gt Arrows which show limits for handle mounting Approved eye protection must always be used N SS 2 English CONTENTS H usqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product List of contents development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice SYMBOL EXPLANATION o PA o FR E A 2 CONTENTS LISO CONS nennen 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Personal protective equipment cs 4 Under no circumstances may the design The machine s safety EQUIPMENT 4 of the machine be modified without the Control maintenance and service of the machine s safety permission of the manufacturer Always equipment nrn 7 use genuine accessories Non authorised Cutti po 9 modifications and or accessories can Bl pn A ETRE RAR R TIE I RAS SSE RA RAR REI AREESRAAZIAREZO result in serious personal injury or the General safety instructions nennen 10 death of the operator or others General working instructions sese bt Basic working techniques ss 11 WHAT IS WHAT W hat is what on the trimmer i 13 ASSEMBLY Assembling the handle ss 14 Assembly
14. adjusted or repaired Fine adjustment When the machine has been run in the carburettor should be finely adjusted T he fine adjustment should be carried out by qualified person First adjust the L jet then the idling screw T and then theH jet Conditions Before any adjustments are made the airfilter should be clean and the airfilter cover fitted Adjusting the carburettor while a dirty airfilter is in use will result in a leaner mixture when the filter is finally cleaned T his can give rise to serious engine damage e Carefully turn the L and H needle to the mid point between fully turned in and fully turned out Do not attempt to adjust the needles beyond the stops as damage can occur e Now start the machine according to the starting instructions and run it warm for 10 minutes NOTE If the cutting attachment rotates movestheT screw should be turned anti clockwise until the cutting attachment stops Low speed needle L Try to find the highest idling speed turning the low speed needle L clockwise respectively counter clockwise W hen 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 Firs
15. alists 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 electric shock The machine operator shall ensure while working that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres 50 feet When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least double tree length however at least 15 metres 50 feet WARNING Faulty cutting equipment increases the risk of accidents Start WARNING When the engine is started with the choke in either the choke or start throttle positions the cutting equipment starts to rotate immediately e T hecomplete clutch cover with shaft must be fitted before the machine is started otherwise the clutch can become loose and cause personal injury N ever start the machine indoors Bear in mind the dangers of inhaling the engine s exhaust fumes Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment e Place the machine on the ground ensurethe cutting equipment runs free of twigs and stones Push the machine body towards the ground using your left hand N O TE N ot with your foot Grip the starter handle with your right hand and pull the startercord 1 0 English Fuel safety e Always use a fuel container with an anti
16. 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 area before starting Place the machine on a flat surface Ensure the cutting equipment cannot come into contact with any object Make sure no unauthorised persons are in the working area otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury The safety distance is 15 metres Cold engine IGNITION Set the stop switch to the start position CHOKE Set the choke control in the choke position AIR PURGE Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel beginsto fill the diaphragm T he diaphragm need not be completely filled Warm engine Use the same starting procedure as for the cold engine but do not set the choke control in the choke position T he start throttle position is obtained by setting the choke control in the choke position and then returning it to its original position Stop T heengineis stopped by switching off the ignition WARNING When the engine is started with the choke in the choke or start position the cutting equipment starts to rotate immediately Start Press the machine body against the ground using your left hand NOTE Not your foot Grip the starter handle slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some res
17. e cutting equipment be used without an approved guard fitted See the chapter Technical data If the wrong guard or a defective guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury 14 English Assembling the spray guard and trimmer head Superauto Il Fit the guard A intended for use with the trimmer head Secure using the 4 bolts L and the support plate M as set out in the diagram Fit the drive disc B on the output axle Turn the blade axle until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the hole in the gear housing Insert the locking pin C in the hole so that the axle is locked T hetrimmer head must be split to be fitted see the diagram Proceed as follows Insert your finger into the centre hole of the cover 1 at the same time as you hold the cover with your other fingers Pressthe two catches J that extend from the cut out on the bottom section K using the thumb and index finger of your other hand Press apart the trimmer head using the fingers on the cover Place the cover and the support flange F on the output axle Fit the nut G The tightening torque of the nut is 35 50 N m 3 5 5 kpm Use the socket spanner in the tool kit H old the handle of the spanner as close to the trimmer guard as possible T he nut is tightened when the spanner is turned against the direction of rotation left hand thread Fit the trimmer head s bottom
18. e of 2 stroke oil T he carburettor is equipped with three adjustment possibilities L Low speed needle H High speed needle T Idle speed adjuster screw T hefuel 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 anti clockwise gives a richer fuel mixture more fuel A leaner mixture gives high revs whilea richer mixture give less revs e TheT screw regulates the position of the throttle while the engine is idling T urning the screw clockwise gives a higher idling speed while turning it anti clockwise gives a lower idling speed 1 8 English Basic setting e The carburettor is set to its basic setting when test run at the factory T he basic setting is richer than the optimal setting and should be kept during the machine s first working hours T hereafter the carburettor should be finely adjusted Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician NOTE If the cutting attachment rotates moves while the engine is idling the T screw should be turned anti clockwise until the cutting attachment stops Rec idling speed 2 700 rpm Recommended 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
19. ead to serious engine damage Designations e Brush cutting is a general term for clearing grass Grass blades are used for this purpose Grass trimming isa general term for light clearing e g around edges or around trees A trimmer head or plastic blade is used WARNING Sometimes branches grass or wood can get caught between the guard and cutting equipment Always stop the engine when cleaning Brush cutting using a grass blade A blade is used for all types of high or thick grass e Thegrass is cut down with a sideways swinging movement where the movement from right to left is the clearing stroke and the movement from left to right is the return stroke Let the blade work on the left hand side between 8 and 12 o clock If the blade is angled to the left when clearing the grass will collect in a line which makes collection easier e g when raking Try to work rhythmically Stand firmly with your feet apart M ove forward after the return stroke and stand firmly again Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground It is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by following these instructions a Always work at full throttle b Avoid the previously cut material during the return stroke Stop the engine loosen the harness and place the machine on the ground before you start to collect the cut material Englis
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21. h 11 Grass trimming using the trimmer head and plastic knifes Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle It isthe end of the cord that carries out the work Let the cord work at its own pace Do not press the cord into the area to be cut T he cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls fences trees and borders however it can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes and damage fence posts Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the cord to 10 12 cm and reducing the engine speed Clearing Theclearing technique removes all unwanted vegetation Keep the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it Let the end of the cord strike the ground around trees posts statues and the like NOTE Thistechnique increases the wear on the cord T hecord wears quicker and must befed forward more often when working against stones brick concrete metal fences etc than when coming into contact with trees and wooden fences W hen trimming and clearing you should use less than full throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce the wear on the trimmer head English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Wh am ANIYAN Trimming Sweeping T hetrimmer is ideal to cut grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower K eep the cord parallel to the ground when cutting Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground asthis can ruin the
22. istance the starter pawls grip now quickly and powerfully pull the cord Reset the choke control as soon asthe engine fires and repeat until the engine starts W hen the engine starts quickly apply full throttle and the start throttle will automatically disengage NOTE Do not pull the starter cord out completely and do not release the starter cord from the fully extended position T his can damage the machine English 17 MAINTENANCE Carburettor Your H usqvarna 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 amount 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 e The carburettor governs the engine s speed via the throttle Air fuel is mixed in the carburettor T he air fuel mixture is adjustable To take advantage of the engine s optimal output the adjustment must be correct The setting of the carburettor means that the engine is adapted to local conditions for example the climate altitude petrol and the typ
23. itch T hrottle trigger lock Suspension for harness Cylinder cover Starter handle Fuel tank Choke Air purge oS FU oS MD dee SEP Deb Ec HR SS eS HS LA U AeA WN m O 16 17 18 19 20 ZA 22 23 24 25 26 21 28 29 t Husqvarna Air filter cover Clutch cover H andlebar adjustment Locking nut Support flange D rive disc Transport guard Socket spanner O perator s M anual H arness Allen key Locking pin Support cup Blade English 13 ASSEMBLY Assembling the J handle e Unscrew the handle and plastic cover from the handlebar bracket e Place the loop handlebar with the handlebar holder on the handlebar bracket Fit the handle and plastic cover Do not tighten too tight Put on the harness and hang the trimmer in the suspension hook N ow finely adjust so that the trimmer gives a comfortable working position when it s attached to the harness Tighten the handle WARNING Only grass blades or trimmer heads plastic blades may be used when the J handle is fitted Clearing blades must never be used with the J handle Assembly of the blade and trimmer head It is extremely important that the disc drives support flange s guide engages correctly in the cutting equipment s centre hole when assembling the cutting equipment Cutting equipment assembled incorrectly can result in serious and or fatal personal injury WARNING Under no circumstances may th
24. n RC 7Y 0 5 Walbro WT 0 5 6 4 109 110 98 101 3 1 3 0 4 0 3 8 6 4 8 2 7 7 11 0 Note 1 Emission of noise to the surroundings measured as sound power L in accordance with the EU directive 2000 14 EC N ote 2 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 NOTE T henoise pressure level at operator s ear and vibrations on the handles are measured with all the approved cutting attachments for the machine T he table indicates the lowest and highest values English 23 TECHNICAL DATA Approved accessories 240RJ Type Cutting attachment guard Art No T hread blade shaft M 10 Plastic knifes Tricut 300 mm 503 74 50 01 Grass blade Grass 255 4 503 74 40 01 Grass 255 8 503 74 40 01 Trimmer head Trimmy H Il 503 74 50 01 Trimmy Fix 503 74 50 01 Trimmy H it Pro 503 74 50 01 Superauto 503 74 50 01 EC declaration of conformity Only applies to Europe We Husqvarna AB SE 561 82 Huskvarna Sweden tel 46 36 146500 declare under sole responsibility that the clearings saws Husqvarna 240RJ from 2002 s serial numbers and onwards the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number are in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents following the provisions in the COUNCIL S DIRECTIVES of June 2
25. n oil A T vi 0 10 0 20 0 30 M ixing ratio 1 33 3 10 030 or 20 0 40 0 60 N ever use two stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard sale i motors so called outboard motor oll 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 Never use oil intended of four stroke engines 1 6 English START AND STOP Control before starting For reasons of safety follow these recommendations Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of theteeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth D iscard a blade if cracks are found Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or dueto being tightened too much D iscard the support flange if it is cracked Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force The nut lock should have a locking force of at least 1 5 N m Thetightening torque of the locking nut should be 35 50 N m Check that the guard is not damaged or cracked Replace the guard if it is exposed to impact or Is cracked Check that the trimmer head and spray guard are not damaged or cracked Replace the trimmer head or soray guard if they are exposed to impact or are cracked N ever use the machine without a guard or spray guard nor with a defective guard Start
26. of the blade and trimmer head 14 Assembling the spray guard and trimmer head SUPERA NNMERO 14 Assembling the blade guard and grass blade 15 Assembling other guards and cutting equipment LS FUEL HANDLING A e Pr O O CCOO A 16 A A TEC 16 START AND STOP Control before Starting ica 17 o enden 17 MAINTENANCE Sc qni seats e 18 VEM aan 20 A risa id unn pU Sa end entere 20 O ica 20 BIETET E 21 ANGE anne ee anne 21 M aintenance schedule i 21 TECHNICAL DATA 2400 EEN 23 English 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment MPORTANT INFORMATION A clearing saw brushcutter or trimmer 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 a trimmer personal protective equipment approved by the appropriate authorities must be used Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the risk of accidents however 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
27. ons T his takes place via two independent return spring systems T his means that the throttle is automatically locked in its idling position 2 Stop switch T he stop switch should be used to stop the engine SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Vibration damping system 3 Cutting attachment guard T his guard is intended to prevent objects from being thrown towards the operator and to protect the operator from unintentionel contact with the cutting attachment Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system which is designed to give as vibration free and comfortable use as possible U se of incorrectly wound cord or incorrect cutting equipment increases the level of vibration T he machines vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibrations between the engine unit cutting equipment and the machines handle unit WARNING Under no circumstances may the cutting equipment be used without an approved guard fitted See the chapter Technical data If the wrong guard or a defective guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury WARNING Over exposure to vibrations can result in blood vessel or nerve injury to persons suffering 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 tickling pricking
28. op switch Start the engine and make sure that the engine stops when the stop switch is moved to the stop position 3 Cutting attachment guard Ensure that the spray guard is undamaged and is not cracked Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked Always use the prescribed blade an guard combination see chapter Technical data 4 Vibration damping system e Check the vibration damping element regularly for material cracks and distortion Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached 5 Muffler 1 N ever use a machine that has a defective muffler 2 Check regularly that the muffler is secure 3 1f 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 N ever use a muffler with a defective spark arrest screen English 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 Cutting equipment T his section describes how through correct maintenance and through using the right type of cutting equipment you can e Reduce the machine s tendency to kickback Obtain maximum cutting capacity Increase the service life of the cutting equipment T he three basic rules 1 Only use the cutting and guard equipment we recommend See chapter Technical data 2 Keep the blade s teeth well and correctly sharpened Follow our inst
29. ould ask an expert Contact your dealer or your service workshop e Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability Basic safety precautions 1 0 bserve your surroundings To ensure that people animals or other things cannot affect your control of the machine To ensure that the above mentioned do not come into contact with the cutting equipment or objects that can be thrown by the cutting equipment e NOTE N ever use a machine without the possibility of calling for help in the event of an accident 2 Avoid usage in unfavourable 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 circumstances e g slippery Surfaces 3 M ake 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 4 T he engine should be switched off before moving W hen moving over longer distances and transporting the transport guard should be used 5 N ever put the machine down with the engine running unless you have good sight of it Basic working techniques 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 l
30. rt or run the machine indoors are hot and can contain sparks that can cause fires Never start the machine indoors or close to inflammable material 6 English 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 service 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 servicing dealers please ask for details of the closest service workshop 1 Throttle trigger lock Check that the throttle is locked in the idling position when the throttle trigger lock isin its original position e 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 easily and that their return spring systems function 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 M aintenance 2 St
31. ructions and use the recommended filing gauge An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of an accident 3 Check the cutting equipment with regard to damage and crack formation D amaged cutting equipment should always be replaced 8 English 7 Locking nut 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 N O TE thenut 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 T he lock shall hold at least 1 5 N m 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting equipment e Generally smaller machines require a small trimmer head and vice versa T his is because when clearing using a cord the engine must throw out the cord radially from the IMPORTANT INFORMATION trimmer head and also meet resistance from the grass being cleared The section describes how through correct
32. s it splatters heavily the adjustment is too rich N OTE 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 1 9 MAINTENANCE Muffler NOTE Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter See Technical data to see whether your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter T he muffler is designed to dampen the noise level and to direct the exhaust fumes away from the user T he exhaust fumes are hot and can contain sparks which can result in fire if the exhaust fumes are directed towards a dry and inflammable material Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrest screen If your machine is fitted with thistype of screen it should be cleaned regularly T his is done using a wire brush On mufflers without a catalytic converter the screen should be cleaned
33. t 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 D o not use the machine until it has been properly adjusted or repaired High speed needle H The high speed needle affects the machines power speed temperature and fuel consumption A too lean adjustment on the high speed needle H the high speed needle H is screwed in too much gives a too high speed resulting in engine damage D o not allow the engineto run at full speed for morethan 10 seconds Apply full throttle and turn the high speed needle H slowly anticlockwise until the engine runs unevenly The high speed needle H is then turned slowly clockwise alittle until the Peil engine runs smoothly e N ote the engine should be e run unloaded when e adjusting the high speed needle Therefore dismantlethe cutting equipment nut support flange and disc drive before adjusting the high speed needle T he high speed needle is adjusted correctly when the machine splatters a little If the machine smokes heavily at the same time a
34. 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 Changethe spark plug 8 Check and clean the muffler s spark arrest screen if necessary only mufflers with a catalytic converter Technical data Engine Cylinder capacity cm Cylinder bore mm Stroke length mm Idling speed rom Recommended max speed rom Speed of output axle rom M ax engine output acc to ISO 8893 Catalytic converter muffler Speed regulated ignition system Ignition system M anufacturer type of ignition system Spark plug Electrode gap mm Fuel lubrication system M anufacturer type of carburettor Fuel tank capacity litres Weight Weight without fuel cutting tool and guard kg Noise emissions see note 1 Sound power level measured dB A Sound power level guaranteed L dB A Noise levels see note 2 Equivalent noise pressure level at the user s ear measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 7917 dB A min max Vibration levels Vibration levels on the handles measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 7916 m s W hen idling left right handles min W hen idling left right handles max At max speed left right handles min At max speed left right handles max TECHNICAL DATA 240RJ 2 700 11 000 11 700 10 000 1 3 kW 9 000 rpm Yes Yes Walbro CD Champio
35. ulty oil A dirty air filter T hese factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrode that may result in malfunction or starting difficulties If the machine is low on power difficult to start or runs poorly while idling always check the spark plug first If the spark plug is dirty clean it and at the same time check that the electrode gap is 0 5 mm T he spark plug should be changed after about one month of operation or earlier if necessary NOTE Always use the recommended type of spark plug An incorrect spark plug can damage the cylinder piston MAINTENANCE ig ine Air filter Theair filter should be cleaned regularly removing dust and dirt to avoid carburettor malfunction starting problems reduced engine power unnecessary wear to engine parts abnormal fuel consumption Clean the filter after every 25 hours or more regularly if operating conditions are exceptionally dusty Cleaning the air filter D ismantle 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 along period of time can never be cleaned completely T herefore 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 Oiling the air filter
36. ve been exposed to impact or are cracked 7 Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not cracked Replace the trimmer head if necessary 8 C heck that the locking nut is tight 9 C heck that all nuts and screws are tightened 10 M ake sure the harness is not damaged 11 Check that the blade is well centred is sharp and is not cracked An uncentred blade causes vibrations that can result in damage to the machine 12 Check that the blade s transport guard is intact and that it can be secured correctly English 21 Weekly maintenance 1 Check the starter the starter cord and the return spring 2 M ake sure that the vibration damping elements are not damaged 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 4 Clean the cooling fins on the flywheel 5 Clean or replacethe muffler s spark arrest screen not on mufflers With a catalytic converter 6 Clean the carburettor area 7 Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the air intake in the starter unit is not blocked 8 C heck that the angle gear is 3 4 filled with grease Fill if necessary using special grease 22 English MAINTENANCE Monthly maintenance 1 Clean the fuel tank 2 Clean the carburettor and the area surrounding it 3 Clean the fan and the area around it 4 C heck the fuel filter and
37. weekly or replaced if necessary On mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter the screen should be checked and cleaned monthly If the screen is damaged it should be replaced f the screen is frequently blocked this can be a sign that the function of the catalytic converter is impaired Contact your dealer to inspect the muffler A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat resulting in damage to the cylinder and piston Also see under M aintenance NOTE N ever 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 observant to the risk of fire 20 English Cooling system To maintain as low operating temperature as possible the engine is equipped with a cooling system T he 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 C ylinder cover leads cold air onto the cylinder Clean the cooling system using a brush at least oncea 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 T hecondition of the spark plug is affected by e An incorrect carburettor setting e An incorrect fuel mixture too much or fa
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