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Operator’s manual (EPA)
343F 345FX 345FXT 343FR
343FRM 343R 345RX
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 Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent Contents 3 hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing Note the following before starting: 3 protection. INTRODUCTION Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission Dear customer! 4 control devices and system may be performed by any W
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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? 3 8 2 32 31 5 17 7 9 33 10 18 6 19 13 11 20 22 1 23 14 34 34 12 15 4 21 4 21 16 25 26 30 27 28 29 24 What is what on the clearing saw? (343R, 345RX) 1 Grass blade 18 Locking screw 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 19 Support cup 3 Bevel gear 20 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 21 Drive disc 5 Shaft 22 Trimmer head 6 Handlebar 23 Spark plug cap and spark plug 7 Throttle control 24 Socket spanner 8 Stop switch 25 Operator’s manual 9 Throttle lockout 26 Transport guar
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 3 2 7 18 5 9 29 17 10 6 13 11 18 19 21 1 14 12 15 20 4 16 23 24 22 28 26 25 27 What is what on the clearing saw? (343F, 345FX, 345FXT) 1 Saw blade 16 Air filter cover 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 17 Handle adjustment 3 Bevel gear 18 Locking nut 4 Cutting attachment guard 19 Support flange 5 Shaft 20 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 21 Spark plug 7 Throttle control 22 Socket spanner 8 Stop switch 23 Operator’s manual 9 Throttle lockout 24 Transport guard 10 Support eyes for harn
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 3 2 33 19 5 9 7 17 26 34 x 2 19 10 21 6 35 13 11 4 20 25 18 24 14 12 15 23 22 21 16 4 20 1 19 21 22 1 4 20 4 20 32 26 30 27 28 29 31 What is what on the clearing saw? (343FR, 343FRM) 1 Blade 19 Locking nut 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 20 Drive disc 3 Bevel gear 21 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 22 Metal cup 5 Shaft 23 Support cup 6 Handlebar 24 Locking screw 7 Throttle control 25 Trimmer head 8 Stop switch 26 Transport guard 9 Throttle lockout 27 Allen key
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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 control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lockout both move back to their Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole. original positions. This movement is controlled by two independent return springs. This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting. CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and bra
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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 switch to switch off the engine.
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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 converters
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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 the machine is in a comfortable working position when Assembling the handlebar and it hangs from the harness. throttle CAUTION! Some models have the throttle handle fitted at the factory. • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar, (see diagram). • Tighten the knob. Transport position, handlebar • The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easier transportation and storage. • Align the scr
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ASSEMBLY • Fit the drive disc (B) on the angle gear’s output shaft. Assembling the cutting • Centre the metal cup (P) on the drive disc’s blade equipment guide. • Turn the output shaft until one of the holes in the drive WARNING! disk aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear ! When fitting the cutting attachment it is housing. extremely important that the raised • Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft. section on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in th
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ASSEMBLY • Place the blade (D) and support flange (F) on the Fitting the blade guard and saw output shaft. blade G F D CAUTION! Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. 343F, 345FX, 345FXT B • The blade guard (A) is fitted using 4 screws (L) as shown. L C • Fit the nut (G). The nut must be tightened to a torque A of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5 kpm). Use the socket spanner in the tool kit. Hold the shaft of the spanner as close to the bla
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ASSEMBLY Fitting the trimmer guard and Fitting other guards and cutting trimmer head Trimmy SII attachments • Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the • Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended trimmer head. Hang the trimmer guard/combination for use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. Hang the guard (A) on the two hooks on the plate holder (M). trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the two Bend the guard around the shaft and tighten it with the hooks on the plate ho
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ASSEMBLY Adjust the height using the strap on the harness for Adjusting the harness and the support hook. clearing saw WARNING! When using a clearing saw it must always be hooked securely to the ! harness. Otherwise you will be unable to control the clearing saw safely and this can result in injury to yourself or others. Never use a harness with a defective quick release. Standard harness 2 Grass clearing The machine should be supported in a harness when grass clearing so that the cutti
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ASSEMBLY 2 Tighten the chest strap under your left arm so that it Correct balance fits closely around your body. 1 Forestry clearing The machine is balanced by moving the suspension ring on the machine forwards or backwards. On some models the suspension ring is fixed, however, this will then have a number of holes for the support hook. The machine is correctly balanced when it freely hangs horizontally from the support hook. In this way the risk of hitting stones is reduced if you need to
