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Operator’s manual (EPA)
355FX 355FXT
355RX 355FRM
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
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15 m 50FT KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING! Clearing saws, Only use non-metallic, flexible brushcutters and trimmers can be cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer dangerous! Careless or incorrect heads with trimmer cord. use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of the Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special operator’s manual. certification requirements for certain
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before KEY TO SYMBOLS starting: Symbols 2 • Please read the operator’s manual carefully. CONTENTS Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission Contents 3 control devices and system may be performed by any Note the following before starting: 3 nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. INTRODUCTION Dear customer! 4 WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent h
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INTRODUCTION Dear customer! Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water- powered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lo
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WHAT IS WHAT? 2 16 3 17 1 4 5 20 18 14 15 19 6 8 12 7 13 9 21 10 25 26 22 11 27 24 23 28 22 24 23 34 29 35 31 30 32 33 What is what on the clearing saw? (355RX) 1 Locking nut 19 Adjusting the throttle wire 2 Bevel gear 20 Throttle control 3 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 21 Trimmer head 4 Shaft 22 Metal cup 5 Handle adjustment 23 Drive disc 6 Support eyes for harness 24 Cutting attachment guard 7 Fuel tank 25 Locking screw 8 Cylinder cover 26 Support cup 9 Spark plug cap and spark plug
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WHAT IS WHAT? 3 7 6 2 8 4 1 5 18 19 9 10 16 12 11 17 13 14 1 15 20 21 22 23 25 24 30 29 27 26 28 What is what on the clearing saw? (355FX, 355FXT) 1 Locking nut 16 Handlebar 2 Bevel gear 17 Air purge 3 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Decompression valve 4 Shaft 19 Choke control 5 Switch for heated handle (355FXT) 20 Support flange 6 Throttle control 21 Saw blade 7 Stop switch 22 Drive disc 8 Throttle lockout 23 Cutting attachment guard 9 Handle adjustment 24 Transport guard 10 Support
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WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw? (355FRM) 1 Bevel gear 16 Air purge 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 17 Decompression valve 3 Shaft 18 Choke control 4 Throttle control 19 Cutting attachment guard 5 Stop switch 20 Drive disc 6 Start throttle button 21 Shredder blade 7 Throttle lockout 22 Support flange 8 Adjusting the throttle wire 23 Locking nut 9 Support eyes for harness 24 Transport gua
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be clearing and/or forestry clearing. dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It The only accessories you can operate with this engine is extremely important that you read and understand the unit are the cutting attachm
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOTS Throttle lockout Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole. The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lockout both move back to their original positions. This movement is controlled by two independent return springs.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS be checked. See instructions under the heading Vibration damping system Maintenance. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration. See instructions under the heading Cutting equipment. Stop switch The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the Use the stop s
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS saw. Certain harnesses also have a quick release fitted to If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark the support hook. arrestor screen this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage. Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned. Once the harness and machine have been adjusted, check that the harness quick release works correctly. WARNING! Mufflers fitted with catalytic
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS should operate the socket spanner when loosening or WARNING! Always stop the engine tightening the nut. before doing any work on the cutting ! attachment. This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it. WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting attachment or an incorrectly sharpened ! blade increases the risk o
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Keep the correct setting on the saw blade! Follow our A correctly sharpened blade is essential for working instructions and use the recommended setting tool. An efficiently and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and incorrectly set saw blade increases the risk of jamming clearing saw. and blade thrust, and damage to the saw blade. Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced. • Make sure that the blade
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Trimmer head IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate harmful vibration. • Only use the recommended trimmer heads and trimmer cords. These have been tested by the manufacturer to suit a particular engine size. This is especially important when a fully automatic trimmer head is used. Only use the recommended cutting attachment. See the chapter on Technical data. • Smaller machines g
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ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and Transport position, handlebar throttle • The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easier transportation and storage. CAUTION! Some models have the throttle handle fitted at • Loosen the knob. Turn the handlebar clockwise so that the factory. the throttle handle rests against the engine. • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Now twist the handlebar around the shaft. Tighten the • Slide the throttle handle onto the rig
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ASSEMBLY • Screw the support cup (E) onto the output shaft Fitting the blade guard/ threads (CAUTION! Left-hand thread). Tighten to a combination guard, grass blade torque of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5.0 kpm). Use the socket spanner in the tool kit. Note that the locking pin (C) and ball-bearing-mounted must remain inside the gear housing to lock the drive support cup disk. Hold the shaft of the socket spanner as close to the blade guard/combination guard as possible. • Hang the trimmer guard/comb
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ASSEMBLY • Then fasten the blade guard (A) with 4 bolts (L) in the operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening holder (N). the nut. H J K R A L • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. Fitting other guards and cutting • Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive attachments disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing. • Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft. • Place the blade (D) and support flange (F) on the • Fit the trimmer
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ASSEMBLY • Screw on the trimmer head/plastic blades (H) in the Adjusting the harness opposite direction to the direction of rotation. 1 Tighten the hip strap so that it sits securely. H H 2 Tighten the chest strap under your left arm so that it fits closely around your body. • To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order. Adjusting the harness and clearing saw WARNING! When using a clearing saw it must always be hooked securely to the ! harness. Otherwise you will be unable to
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ASSEMBLY 2 Grass clearing Correct height Let the blade balance at a comfortable cutting height, 1 Forestry clearing i.e. close to the ground. The machine should be supported in a harness when forestry clearing so that the cutting equipment is angled slightly forwards in relation to the ground. Adjust the height using the strap on the harness for the support hook. 2 Grass clearing The machine should be supported in a harness when grass clearing so that the cutting equipment is parallel to
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FUEL HANDLING Gasoline Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. CAUTION! Always use a quality gasoline/oil mixture with 2 If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, an octane rating of at least 87 octane ((RON+MON)/2). If change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that your machine is equipped with a catalytic converter (see has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. chapter
