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Husqvarna 227R, 227RD, 232R, 232RD, 235R Trimmer User Manual
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1. Loosen the knob Turn the handles clockwise so that the throttle comes against the engine e T hereafter fold the handlebars around the shaft Tighten the handle e Attach the transport guard ASSEMBLY Assembly of the blade and trimmer head It is extremely important that the disc drives support flanges 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 Do not attach any blade to the unit without proper installation of all required parts Failure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator and or bystanders 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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION The machine must be equipped with the correct handlebars blade guard and harness if either a clearing blade or grass blade are to be used 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 Turn the blade axle until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the hole in the gear housing
2. Filing the grass blade 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 equipment has stopped completely and remove the cable from the spark plug before you start to work on it e See the cutting equipment s packaging for correct filing instructions The blades are sharpened using a single cut flat file Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade WARNING Always discard a blade that is bent twisted cracked shattered or damaged in any other way Never attempt to straighten a twisted blade for use again Only use original blades of the prescribed type English 27 MAINTENANCE Sharpening the clearing blade WARNING Incorrect cutting equipment or an incorrectly sharpened blade increases the risk of kickback See the cutting equipment s packaging sale for correct filing BES F instructions A correctly sharpened blade is a prerequisite for working efficiently and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and clearing saw e M akesure that the blade is well supported when you usethe file U se a 5 5 mm round file with a file holder Thesharpening angle is 15 Every other tooth is sharpened to the right and the Intermediate tooth to the left When the blade has been heavily pitted by stones the upper side
3. Tighten the nut using a socket soanner 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 kpm 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 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting equipment Sharpening the grass blade IMPORTANT INFORMATION The section describes how through correct mainte ern nance and through using the right type of cutting equipment 2 packaging for equipment you can reduce the machine s tendency to correct filing instructions kickback obtain maximum clearing capacity and increase the service life of the cutting equipment The blades are sharpened e Only use the cutting and guard equipment we using a single cut flat file recommend See chapter Technical data Refer to the instructions for the cutting e Sharpen all edges equally equipment for the correct winding of cord to maintain the balance of and for the selection of the right cord diameter the blade Keep the blade s teeht well and correctly sharpened Follow our recommendations Also refer to the instructions on the blade packaging Maintain the correct setting Follow our instruc Trimmer head tions and use the recommended filing gauge e Only use a trimmer head and trimmer cord that is WARNING l l recommen
4. B Always have well adjusted equipment When applying the blade C Follow the safety instructions to heavier stems the risk of D O rganise the work well kickback increases You Es Always use full throttle when applying the blade should therefore avoid F Always use a sharp blade applying the blade on the G Avoid sones cutting area between 12 H Guidethe direction of fall use the wind and 3 o clock WARNING To fell to the left the Avoid cutting in the cutting region between lower section of the tree 12 and 3 o clock on the blade Kickback can should carry to the right occur due to the blade s rotation speed in Angle the blade and move this area of the blade when applied on thick it with a resolute ae movement diagonally down to theright Atthe Working methods same time press against the Before you start clearing check the clearing area its stem using the blade condition slopes if there are stones pits etc guard Apply the blade on the area between 3 5 T hereafter start at the end which is easiest and make a good o clock U se full throttle start to the clearing when applying the blade Work systematically to and from and across the area Each stroke should encompass a working area of 4 5 metres T his then utilises the full working area of the machine in both directions and provides the operator with an easy and variable working area to work through To fell to the right the lower sectio
5. 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 resistance 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 When 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 23 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 Functioning The car
6. Insert the locking pin C in the hole so that the axle is locked Placethe blade D support cup E and support flange F on the output axle Fit the nut G The tightening torque of the nut is 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 kpm Use the socket spanner in the tool kit Hold the handle of the spanner as close to the blade guard as possible T he nut is tightened when the spanner is turned against the direction of rotation left hand thread Assembling the blade guard and clearing blade Fasten the bracket H using the four screws T he guard A is fitted using 4 screws L 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 and support flange F on the output axle Fit the nut G The tightening torque of the nut is 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 kpm U se the socket spanner in the tool kit H old the handle of the spanner as close to the blade guard as possible The nut is tightened when the spanner is turned against the direction of rotation left hand thread W hen slacking off and tightening the saw blade nut the hands may be injured by the blade teeth Always hold your hand protected by the blade guard T his IS facilitated by the use of a lo
7. 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 98 632 01 164 012 227R RD SEC 94 022 01 164 013 232R RD SEC 94 055 01 164 014 235R Huskvarna January 3 2002 gt ham Bo Andreasson Development manager 32 English gt DIE AN A E E O NI FA CO fe K 34 English English Trimmy Hit English Trimmy Hit Junior N El 2 0 2 4 mm 080 095 nm e 11 English 37 O Po af gt E ES G60 080 wu 7 Z 0 2 38 English Trimmy Hit VI Trimmy SII 40 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 41 114 00 72 26 JU U I 2002W05
8. during idling Be aware of the fire hazard especially when handling the saw near flammable substances or vapours 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 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 Thelowest 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 e Clean around the fuel cap Contamination in the tank can disrupt operations When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating IS recommended Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling Two stroke oil the tank For the best results use HUSQVARNA two stroke oil which has been specially produced
9. engine power than a shorter cord of the same diameter M ake sure the knife positioned on the trimmer guard is intact T his is used to cut the cord to the correct length 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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly around the drum otherwise harmful vibrations will occur 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 equipment has stopped completely and remove the cable from the spark plug before you start to work on it 10 English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions Fuel safety MIP ERT ANT AMAN Always use a fuel container e The machine is only designed for trimming grass with an anti spill valve brush cutting and or forestry clearing e The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a drive source are ne cutting Balle We while the engine is recommend in the chapter Technical data j Never use the machine if you are tired if you have POLIBIO Always stop the consumed alcohol or if you are taking medicines engine and let it cool for a that can affect your sight your judgement or the few minutes before control of your body refuelling Use perso
10. for clearing saws and chain Saws M ixing 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 M ixing ratio 1 33 3 N ever use two stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard motors so called outboard motor oil Never use oil intended of four stroke engines 22 English a Gasolin Benzin Essence Gasolina Lit f Oil l Huile e Aceite Lit 2 1 50 3 1 33 5 0 10 0 15 10 0 20 0 30 15 0 30 0 45 20 0 40 0 60 US gallon 4 2 1 2 5 START AND STOP Control before starting For reasons of safety follow i pi these recommendations ADE 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 the teeth 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 due to being tightened too much D iscard the support flange if it is cracked Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force Thenut lock should have a locking force of at least 1 5 Nm Thetightening torque of the locking nut should be 35 50 N
11. of the teeth can in exceptional cases need to be dressed using a flat file In such cases this takes place before sharpening with the round file D ressing the top side must be carried out equally for all teeth Adjust the setting This should be 1 mm 28 English 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 sure the harness is not damaged 3 M ake sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from a safety point of view 4 Check that the stop switch functions 5 Check that the cutting head does not rotate while idling 6 Clean the air filter Replace if necessary 7 C heck that the guard is undamaged and not cracked Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked 8 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 9 Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not cracked Replace the trimmer head if necessary 10 C heck that the locking nut is tight 11 C heck that the blade s transport guard is intact and that it can be secured correctly 12 C heck that all nuts and screws are tightened Weekly maintenance 1 Check the starter the s
12. ote the engine should be run unloaded when adjusting the high speed needle Therefore dismantle the cutting equipment nut Support flange and disc drive before adjusting the high speed needle The high speed needle is adjusted correctly when the machine splatters a little If the machine smokes heavily at the same time as it splatters heavily the adjustment 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 25 MAINTENANCE Muffler NOTE Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter See Technical data to see whether you clearing saw 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 The exhaust fumes are hot and can contain sparks which can result in fire
13. s Directive The machine s emission is specified in chapter Technical data and on label 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 STOP position Always wear approved protective gloves Regular cleaning required O cular 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 List of contents design and appearance of products without prior notice SYMBOL EXPLANATION 2 CONTENTS LIT Of CONTES sro 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Personal protective EQUIPMENT 4 Under no circumstances may the design T he 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 i QUI 7 use genuine accessories Non authorised Cutting equipment 10 modifications and or accessories can i AA ANAA Ja A result in serious personal injury or the General safety Instructions e ad A EEE 11 death of the operator or others General working INSEPUCLONS aneasersenenssensennnnennnnnnunennnunnnnenne 12 Basic clearing tecANIQUES ro 13 WHAT IS WHAT W hat is what on the brushcutter oooocccccciooccconncononnons 17 ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar
14. that the suspension hook comes approximately 10 cm under the hip The blade should be angled forward a little 2 G rass clearing The suspension hook should hang approximately 20 cm under the hip so that the blade is parallel to the ground Correct balance 1 Forestry clearing M ove the suspension eye forwards or backwards If the blade is balanced a 10 20 cm above the ground it is easier to avoid stones 2 G rass clearing Let the blade balance at a comfortable clearing height i e close to the ground Basic clearing 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 lead to serious engine damage Designations e Forestry clearing isa general term for cutting small trees where each stem is cut individually A saw blade is used Brush cutting isa 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 English 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Clearing s ABC Forestry clearing using a saw blade A Always use the correct equipment
15. 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 isreleased W hen the grip on the handle is released the throttle and the throttle trigger lock return to their original positions T his takes place via two independent return spring systems T his means that the throttle is automatically locked in its idling position SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Anti vibration system 2 Stop switch Thestop switch should be used to stop the engine Your machine is equipped with an anti vibration system that has been designed to give as vibration free and comfortable usage as possible Theuse of incorrectly wound cord or blunt incorrect cutting equipment incorrect type or incorrectly sharpened see section Filing the blade increases the level of vibration The machines vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibrations between the engine unit cutting equipment and the machines handle unit WARNING Over exposure to vibrations can result in blood vessel or nerve injury to persons suffering with blood c
16. 1 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 K nead 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 N ever use common engine oil This would drain through the filter quite quickly and collect in the bottom Two part shaft Theend of the drive axle in the lower shaft should be lubricated with grease every 30 hours T here is a risk that the drive axle ends splined coupling on two part shafts jam if they are not lubricated regularly Spark plug Thecondition of the spark plug is affected by An incorrect carburettor setting An incorrect fuel mixture too much or faulty oil e 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 N OTE Always use the recommended type of spark plug An incorrect spark plug can damage the cylinder piston
17. 4 EC Note 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 Noise and vibration measurements are made with all the machines approved cutting equipment fitted Thetableindicates the highest and lowest values 30 English Approved accessories 227R RD Centre hole in blades 20 mm Threaded blade axle M 10 Grass blade Saw blade Plastic knifes Trimmer head Edger RD Support cup Approved accessories 232R RD Centre hole in blades 20 mm Threaded blade axle M 10 Grass blade Saw blade Plastic knives Trimmer head Edger RD Support cup Approved accessories 235R Centre hole in blades 20 mm Threaded blade axle M 12 Grass blade Saw blade Plastic knives Trimmer head Support cup TECHNICAL DATA Type Grass 255 4 255 4 teeth Grass 255 8 255 8 teeth M ulti 255 3 255 3 teeth M axi X 200 26 200 26 teeth Tricut 300 Trimmy H Trimmy H it Trimmy H it Pro Trimmy Fix Superauto Edger attachment D 200 Fixed Type Grass 255 4 255 4 teeth Grass 255 8 255 8 teeth M ulti 255 3 Y 255 3 teeth Multi 275 4 275 4 teeth M axi X 200 26 200 26 teeth Tricut 2 300 Trimmy H Il Trimmy H it Trimmy H it Pro Trimmy Fix Superauto Edger attachment D 200 Fixed Type M ulti 255 3 255 3
18. M akesure the handle is loose e Guide the cut out on the lower section of the shaft into the coupling s locking plate on the upper section of the shaft T he sections are then locked together Tighten the handle Dismantling e Undo the handle at least three turns e Pressthe handle towards the coupling e Carefully twist the lower section out of the lock Hold both parts of the shaft and pull out the lower section from the coupling Adjusting the harness and clearing saw WARNING When working with the clearing saw it should always be hooked in the harness If this is not done you cannot control the clearing saw safely and this can result in injury to yourself or someone else Never use a harness with a defective quick release catch Quick release On the front is an easily accessible quick release catch Use this if the engine should catch fire or in any other emergency situation when you quickly need to take off the harness and machine Even load on the shoulders A well adjusted harness and clearing saw significantly facilitates working Adjust the harness for the best working position Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed across the shoulders Correct height 1 Forestry clearing Adjust the carrier strap so that the suspension hook comes approximately 10 cm under the hip The blade should be angled forward alittle 2 G rass clearing The sus
19. Operator s manual 227R 227RD 232R 232RD 235R Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine English Symbols max 10500 rpm CE LI 2 English SYMBOL EXPLANATION WARNING Clearing saws brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous Careless or incorrect use can result In serious or fatal injury to the operator or others Read through the O perator s M anual 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 M ax speed of output axle rpm This product isin accordance with applicable EC directives Beware of thrown objects and ricochets T he operator of the machine shall ensure while working that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres M achines fitted with clearing or grass blades can be thrown violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a fixed object The blade can cause the amputation of arms and legs Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine Arrows which show limits for handle mounting Always wear approved protective gloves Use anti slip and stable boots Only use non metallic flexible cutting elements that is trimmer head with trimmer cord N oise emission to the environment according to the European Community
20. burettor governs ii the engine speed via the EE throttle trigger In the carburettor air fuel is mixed T his air fuel mixture is adjustable If you want to take advantage of the maximum output of the engine the setting must be corret The setting of the carburettor means that the engine is adjusted to local conditions for example climate altitude petrol and type of two stroke oil T he carburettor has three adjustment possibilities L Low speed needle H High speed adjustment screw T Idle speed adjustment Screw Thefuel quantity required In proportion to the airflow the throttle trigger level allows is adjusted by means of the L and H needles T urning the needles clockwise gives a leaner fuel mixture less fuel turning them counter clockwise gives a richer fuel mixture more fuel A lean mixture gives higher roms and a rich one lower roms T heidling speed screw T regulates the position of the throttle lever in the idling speed position T urn the idling speed screw clockwise gives a higher idling speed turn it counter clockwise a lower idling speed 24 English Basic setting e The carburettor is set to its basic setting when test run at the factory T he basic setting 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 in
21. ce and service of the machine s safety equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATION e All service and repairs to the machine require special training e 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 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 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 When the grip on the handle is released the throttle and the throttle trigger lock return to their original positions T his takes place via two independent return spring systems T his means that the throttle is automatically locked in its idling position See section Start Start the machine and apply ful
22. d 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 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 atoo high speed resulting in engine damage Do not allow the engine to run at full speed for more than 10 seconds Apply full throttle and turn the high speed needle H slowly anticlockwise until the engine runs unevenly Thehigh speed needle H is then turned slowly clockwise a little until the engine runs smoothly N
23. ded T hese Incorrect cutting equipment or an have been tested by the incorrectly sharpened blade increases i na the risk of kickback manufacturer to sulta particular engine size This is especially important when a fully ur ane gt gO automatic trimmer head akah lade is used Only use the cutting equipment we recommend See chapter Technical data See the cutting equipment s packaging for correct filing instructions 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 trimmer head and also meet resistance from the grass being cleared A correctly sharpened blade is a prerequisite for working efficiently and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and clearing saw e M akesure that the blade IS well supported when you use the file Use a 5 5 mm round file with a file holder Thesharpening angle is 15 Every other tooth is sharpened to the right and the intermediate tooth to the left When the blade has been heavily pitted by stones the upper side of the teeth can in exceptional cases need to be dressed using a flat file In such cases this takes place before sharpening with the round file D ressing the top side must be carried out equally for all teeth Adjust the setting T his should bel mm Thelength of the cord is also important A longer cord requires greater
24. 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 affect a tree s direction of fall etc 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 12 English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Adjusting the harness and clearing saw WARNING When working with the clearing saw it should always be hooked in the harness If this is not done you cannot control the clearing saw safely and this can result in injury to yourself or someone else Never use a harness with a defective quick release catch Quick release On the front is an easily accessible quick release catch Use this if the engine should catch fire or in any other emergency situation when you quickly need to take off the harness and machine Even load on the shoulders A well adjusted harness and clearing saw significantly facilitates working Adjust the harness for the best working position Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed across the shoulders Correct height 1 Forestry clearing Adjust the carrier strap so
25. e 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 Sound levels see note 2 Equivalent sound pressure level at the user s ear measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 7917 dB A 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 227R RD 2 700 11 000 11 700 10 000 1 0 kW 9 000 rpm Yes Yes Walbro CD Champion RC 7Y NGK BPMR7A 0 5 Walbro WT 0 5 6 2 RD 6 4 108 110 93 99 1 6 2 2 1 8 3 0 2 0 2 7 3 1 6 0 232R RD 2 700 11 000 11 700 10 000 1 1 kW 8 400 rpm Yes Yes Walbro CD Champion RC 7Y NGK BPMR7A 0 5 Walbro WT 0 5 6 5 RD 6 7 108 108 90 100 2 5 2 5 ESAS 2 0 2 0 5 1 4 9 2700 11 000 11 700 10 000 1 3 kW 9 000 rpm Yes Yes Walbro CD Champion RC 7Y NGK BPMR7A 0 5 Walbro WT 0 5 1 9 109 110 92 101 2 ei Lil 2 1 4 3 33 90 4 5 6 2 Note 1 Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power Lv in conformity with EC directive 2000 1
26. he engine starts with the choke lever in the choke or starter throttle position the Store and transport the machine and fuel so that any leakage cutting equipment starts to rotate or fumes do nat risk coming into contact with sparks or immediately naked flames For example electric machines electric motors electrical switches power switches heaters or the like Transport and storage The complete 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 O bserve your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment Place the machine on the ground ensure the cutting 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 Always keep the transport guard attached when transporting and storing the machine WARNING Exercise great care when handling fuel Bear in mind the risk of fire explosions and equipment runs free of twigs and stones Push the machine inhaling fumes body towards the ground using your left hand NOTE N ot with your foot Grip the starter handle with your rig
27. ht hand and pull the starter cord English 1 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions 4 Take great care when cutting a tree that is subject to tension A tree that is under tension can spring IMPORTANT INFORMATION e This section takes up the basic safety precautions back to its original position for working with the clearing saw and trimmer both before and after being cut Incorrect positioning If you encounter a situation where you are on your behalf or when uncertain how to proceed you should ask an positioning the cut can expert Contact your dealer or your service result in the tree hitting you workshop or the machine so that you lose control Both situations Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond Can Cause serious personal your capability injury You must understand the difference between clearing brush cutting and grass trimming before 5 T he engine should be using the machine switched off before moving When moving over longer distances and transporting Basic safety precautions the transport guard should be used 1 0 bserve your surroundings 6 N ever put the machine e To ensure that people animals or other things cannot affect down with the engine your control of the machine running unless you have good sight of it To ensurethat the above mentioned do not come into contact with the cutting equipment or objects that can be thrown by the cutting equipment
28. 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 this type 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 weekly or reolaced 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 If 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 26 English Cooling system To maintain as low opera ting temperature as possible the engine is 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 bru
29. irculation 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 3 Cutting feeling tickling pricking pain lack of or a reduction in normal strength changes attachment guard in the colour of the skin or its surfaces S These symptoms normally appear in the This guard is intended to fingers hands or wrists prevent objects from being thrown towards the operator and to protect the operator from unintentionel contact with the cutting attachment 5 Quick release There is an easily accessible quick release catch fitted to the chest as a safety precaution in the event of a WARNING firein the engine or for any Do not attach any blade to the unit without other situation that requires proper installation of all required parts you to free yourself from the Failure to use the proper parts can cause machine and harness See the the blade to fly off and seriously injure the section Adjusting the harness operator and or bystanders and clearing saw 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 English 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 Muffler T he muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct
30. l 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 position English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Cutting 5 Muffler eae pe 1 N ever use a machine that e Check that the guard is has a defective muffler undamaged and not cracked 2 C heck regularly that the muffler is secure Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked 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 Always use the prescribed blade an guard combination see chapter Technical data 4 Vibration n gt damping system Check the vibration damping element regularly for material cracks and distortion e Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached 8 English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 Cutting equipment This section describes how through correct maintenance and through using the right type of cutting equipment you can e Reduce the machi
31. 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 spray 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 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 Pressthe air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel begins to 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 The engine is stopped by
32. mage 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 This technique increases the wear on the cord The cord wears quicker and must be fed 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 16 English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Trimming Sweeping Thetrimmer is ideal to cut grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower Keep the cord parallel to the ground when cutting Avoid pressing the y trimmer head aga nst the Mu WN ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool Do 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 Therotating 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 c
33. n of the tree should carry to the left Angle the blade and move It with a resolute movement diagonally up to the left Apply the blade on the area between 3 and 5 o clock so that the blade s direction of rotation carries the lower section of the tree to the left Thelength of the pathway should be approx 75 m M ove the fuelling station as work progresses On sloping ground the pathway should run parallel to the slope It IS far easier to work along a Slope then up and down a slope T he pathway should be planned so that you avoid going over ditches or other obstacles Also adapt the pathway to the wind conditions so that the cleared stems fall on the part of the stand that has been cleared To fell a tree forwards the lower section of the tree should be drawn backwards D raw the blade backwards with a quick and resolute movement 14 English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Large stems must be cut from two sides D etermine in which direction the stem should fall First apply the saw to the felling side Then cut from the other side to fell the stem T he feed pressure should be applied with regard to the size of the stem s hardness Small stems require more pressure while large stems require less pressure If the stems are tightly packed adapt the through speed with this in mind If the blade should jam in the stem never jerk the machine free If you do this the blade angle gear shaft or
34. nal protective equipment See the section Personal protective equipment N ever fill the machine Provide good ventilation Never use a machine that has been modified so that when filling or mixing fuel it no longer corresponds with the original design Never use a machine that is faulty Follow the maintenance control and service instructions in this Operator s Manual Some maintenance and petrol and 2 stroke oil M ove the machine at least service actions should be carried out by trained 3 m from the filling and qualified specialists See the chapter Mainte position before starting nance All covers and guards must be fitted before starting N ever start the machine the machine Check that the spark plug cap and HT lead are not damaged otherwise you could get an a If you have spilt fuel on it electric shock W ipe up all spillage The machine operator shall ensure while working that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres 50 feet When several operators are b If you have spilt fuel on working in the same area the safety distance yourself or your clothes should be at least double tree length however at Change your clothes least 15 metres 50 feet c If there is a fuel leak WARNING M ake regular checks for A N Faulty cutting equipment or an incorrectly leakage from the fuel cap sharpened blade increases the risk of and the fuel supply pipes accidents Start WARNING When t
35. ne s tendency to kickback Obtain maximum cutting capacity Increase the service life of the cutting equipment Four basic rules 1 O nly use the cutting and guard equipment we recommend See chapter T echnical data 2 K eep the blade s teeth well and correctly sharpened Follow our instructions and use the recommended filing gauge An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of an accident 3 K eep the correct setting Follow our instructions and use the recommended setting tool An incorrectly set blade increases the risk of jamming and kickback 4 C heck the cutting equipment with regard to damage and crack formation D amaged cutting equipment should always be replaced 7 Quick release 8 Locking nut NOTE Thelocking 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 Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned W hen the harness and machine are adjusted check the harness safety release catch to ensure it works correctly 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
36. ng box spanner The illustration shows the area in which you should keep the box spanner English 19 ASSEMBLY Assembling the spray guard and trimmer head Superauto 227R RD 232R RD 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 e Fitthe 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 e Insert the locking pin C in the hole so that the axle is locked Thetrimmer 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 U se 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 section K on the cover by pressing the two sections together wi
37. pension hook should hang approximately 20 cm under the hip so that the blade is parallel to the ground Correct balance 1 Forestry clearing M ove the suspension eye forwards or backwards If the blade is balanced a 10 20 cm above the ground it is easier to avoid stones 2 G rass clearing Let the blade balance at a comfortable clearing height i e close to the ground English 21 FUEL HANDLING Fuel Mixture NOTE 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 e Always mix petrol and oil in a clean container intended for petrol e Always start by filling half the quantity of petrol required Then add the entire oil quantity M ix shake the fuel mixture Fill the remaining quantity of petrol Mix shake the fuel mixture carefully before filling in the machine s fuel tank e 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 WARNING Always provide good ventilation when handling fuel EMO zum WARNING NOTE 6 The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot during and after use This also applies
38. s 221 RO 232 RD sura 18 Assembling the handlebars 235R see 18 Transport position handjebarSs 18 Assembly of the blade and trimmer head 19 Assembling the blade guard and grass blade 19 Assembling the blade guard and clearing blade 19 Assembling the spray guard and trimmer head Superauto 227R RD 232R RD ereen 20 Assembling the spray guard and trimmer head TENAN SIT Rain 20 Assembling other guards and cutting equipment 20 Assembling and dismantling the two part shaft 227 hy 22D ataron AA neon 21 Adjusting the harness and Clearing SAW 21 FUEL HANDLING FU RE E 22 PUCUNG PREPARARE AA ARA E AA 22 START AND STOP Control before starting Nt 23 dci 23 MAINTENANCE 24 PP e OA 26 COND 26 Aniglegear rosi oro air ia 26 21 Two part Shaft 21 Pri 27 Filing the grass bjade 27 Sharpening the clearing blade cooococccononccnonccionncnos 28 M alntenance SCREAUIE iii 28 TECHNICAL DATA ERRE rca 30 PRIE Daca 30 o a 30 English 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATION e Incorrect or careless use of a clearing saw brushcutter or trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury to the operator or others It is extremely important that you read and understand the content of this manual When using a clearing saw brushcut
39. sh 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 Angle gear The angle 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 Normally the grease does not need to be changed except when the angle gear is repaired MAINTENANCE Air filter Theair filter should be cleaned regularly removing dust and dirt to avoid carburettor malfunction starting problems reduced engine power e unnecessary wear to engine parts abnormal fuel consumption ine 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 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 Oiling the air filter Always use H U SQ VARN A filter oil order no 503 47 73 0
40. tarter 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 C lean the cooling fins on the flywheel 5 Clean or replace the 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 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 Check the fuel filter and the fuel pipe replace If necessary 5 Check all cables and connections 6 C heck 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 English 29 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 typ
41. teeth M ulti 275 4 275 4 teeth M ulti 300 3 300 3 teeth M axi X 200 26 200 26 teeth Tricut 300 Trimmy SI Trimmy 5 Fixed With bearing Cutting attachment guard Art No 503 74 40 01 503 74 40 01 503 74 40 01 503 77 39 01 503 74 50 01 503 74 50 04 503 74 50 04 503 74 50 04 503 74 50 04 503 74 50 04 Cutting attachment guard Ref No 503 74 40 01 503 74 40 01 503 74 40 01 503 74 40 01 503 77 39 01 503 74 40 01 503 74 50 04 503 74 50 04 503 74 50 04 503 74 50 04 503 74 50 04 Cutting attachment guard Ref No 502 26 34 01 502 26 34 01 502 26 34 01 502 27 22 01 502 26 34 01 503 74 50 04 503 74 50 04 503 74 50 04 English 31 EC declaration of conformity Applies to Europe only Husqvarna AB SE 561 82 Huskvarna Sweden tel 46 36 146500 declare under sole responsibility that the clearing saws Husqvarna 227R RD 232R RD and 235R 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 standards or or 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 of May 8 2000 relating to the noise emissions in the environment 2000 1 4 EC For information relating to noise emissions see the
42. ter or trimmer 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 HELM ET A helmet should be worn if trees to be cleared are higher than 2 metres 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 GLOVES Gloves should be worn when necessary e g when assembling cutting equipment 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 snould be carried by operators of clearing saws brushcutters or trimmers 4 English The machine s safety equipment This 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
43. th the cut outs on the bottom section aligned with the catches on the cover e To dismantle follow the instructions in the reverse order 20 English Assembling the spray guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII 235R 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 driver plate B on the drive shaft Rotate the drive shaft so that one of the holes in the driver plate lines up with the corresponding hole in the gear housing Insert the locking pin C into the hole to lock the shaft Screw on the trimmer head H in the opposite direction to the normal direction of rotation Tighten the trimmer head to atorque of 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 kpm To remove the trimmer head just reverse the sequence 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 hole to lock the axle Screw on the trimmer head H in the direction of rotation D ismantling takes place in the reverse order ASSEMBLY Assembling and dismantling the two part shaft 227RD 232RD Assembling e
44. 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 havea warm and dry climate the risk of fireis 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 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 start or run the machine indoors e are hot and can contain sparks that can cause fires Never start the machine indoors or close to inflammable material 6 English 7 Cutting equipment 1 Clearing blades are intended for cutting wood 2 Grass blades are intended for brush cutting 3 Thetrimmer head is intended for trimming grass 8 Locking nut A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting equipment on the output shaft SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Control maintenan
45. the handlebars can be damaged Release the handlebars and grip the shaft with both hands and slowly pull the machine free Brush cutting using the saw blade e Thin stems and brush are mown down Work by swinging the machine sideways e Try to cut several stemsin one movement e With groups of hardwood stems first clear around the group Cut high on the stems around the outside of the group to avoid jamming N ow cut the stumps to the required height N ow try to come in with the blade and cut from the centre of the group If it is still difficult to gain access cut long stumps and let the stems fall down T his will reduce the risk of jamming Brush cutting using a grass blade A blade is used for all types of high or thick grass e The grass 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 b
46. the idling position turn the idling soeed screw counter clockwise until the blade stops Rec idling speed 2700 rpm Recommended max speed See technical data WARNING 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 Fine adjustment e 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 needleto 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 moves theT 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 foun
47. utting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain the best results WARNING Beware of thrown objects Always wear eye protection Never lean over the guard Stones rubbish etc can be thrown up into the eyes resulting in blindness or other serious injury Keep unauthorised persons at a distance Children animals onlookers and helpers should be outside the safety zone of 15 meters 50 feet Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches What is what on the brushcutter Blade Grease filler cap Angle gear Blade guard Shaft H andlebars T hrottle Stop switch T hrottle trigger lock Suspension for clearing saw Cylinder cover Starter handle Fuel tank Choke 15 Air purge 16 Air filter cover SES i E O AAA ES HR HE eae eS pa PU NR O 17 18 19 20 21 24 23 24 23 26 21 28 30 31 32 WHAT IS WHAT Clutch cover H andlebar adjustment Locking nut Support flange Support cup D rive disc Trimmer head Shaft coupling Socket soanner O perator s M anual Transport guard Allen key Locking pin H arness Spray guard English 17 Assembling the handlebars 227R RD 232R RD Removethe screw at the rear of the throttle handle gt el Slide on the throttle handle on the right hand side of the handlebars see the diagram Align the hole in the throttle handle for the fixing screw with the hole on the handlebars Refit the scre
48. w in the rear of the throttle handle Fit the screw through the throttle handle and the handlebars and tighten U nscrew the handle from the handlebar bracket Position the handlebars as shown Fit the bracket components and tighten the handle lightly Put on the harness and hang the machine in the suspension hook Now finely adjust so that the machine gives a comfortable working position when it s attached to the harness Tighten the handle 18 English ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebars 235R e Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle e Slide on the throttle handle on the right hand side of the handlebars see the diagram Align the hole in the throttle handle for the fixing screw with the hole on the handlebars Refit the screw in the rear of the throttle handle Fit the screw through the throttle handle and the handlebars and tighten U nscrew the bracket components from the handlebar bracket Position the handlebars as shown Fit the bracket components and tighten the handle lightly Fit the cabling as shown Put on the harness and hang the machine in the suspension hook Now finely adjust so that the machine gives a comfortable working position when it s attached to the harness Tighten the handle Transport position handlebars e The handlebars can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easy transportation and storage piel
49. y following these instructions a Always work at full throttle b Avoid the previously cut material during the return stroke Stop the engine and remove the brushcutter from the harness before you start to gather the cut material 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 Beware of thrown objects Always wear eye protection Never lean over the guard Stones rubbish etc can be thrown up into the eyes resulting in blindness or other serious injury Keep unauthorised persons at a distance Children animals onlookers and helpers should be outside the safety zone of 15 meters 50 feet Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches English 15 Grass clearing using the trimmer head and plastic knifes Hold thetrimmer head just above the ground at an angle It is the 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 The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls fences trees and borders however it can also da
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