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Operator ′s manual
325HS75
X-series
325HS99
X-series
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure y ou
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS The engine is switched off by moving the stop Symbols switch to the stop position. CAUTION! The stop switch automatically returns to the start WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a position. In order to prevent unintentional hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous starting, the spark plug cap must be removed tool that can cause serious or even fatal from the spark plug when assembling, checking and/or injury. It is extremely important that you performi
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Symbols ....................................................................... 2 Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing CONTENTS impairment. So always use approved hearing protection. Contents ...................................................................... 3 Note the following before starting: ........
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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 Charles XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna 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 the more than 300 years of beeing, the Husqvarna factory has produced a l
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WHAT IS WHAT? What is what? 1 Operator ′s manual 12 Choke control 2 Grease nipple 13 Throttle lock 3 Gear housing 14 Throttle control 4 Blades 15 Stop switch 5 Hand guard 16 Air filter cover. 6 Front handle 17 Combination spanner 7 Cylinder cover 18 Allen key 8 Starter handle 19 Transport guard 9 Fuel cap 20 Catcher (accessory) 10 Fuel tank 21 Spark plug cap and spark plug 11 Air purge English – 5
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing ! protection. Always remove your hearing IMPORTANT! protection as soon as the engine stops. The machine is only designed for cutting branches and HEARING PROTECTION twigs. Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise Never use a machine that has been modified in any way reduction. from its original specification. Never use the machine if you are tire
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original ′ ′ Machine′′s safety equipment position when you release it. This section describes the machine ′s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine. The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Hand guard Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum The hand guard prevents hands from coming into contact with and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. the moving blades, for example, if the operator loses grip on the front handle. A muffler fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust gases. In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire. We therefore fit
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Assembly of the catcher (accessory) WARNING! The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid Loosen the nuts on top of the bar. Align the bolts in the holes ! contact with these elements in the event of a on the catcher and fit the bolts. Adjust the blades’ contact damaged muffler. pressure according to the instructions under the heading Blades. WARNING! Bear in mind that: The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot ! and may contain spark
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FUEL HANDLING Petrol Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. CAUTION! Always use a quality petrol/oil mixture at least 90 octane (RON). If your machine is equipped with a catalytic 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change converter (see chapter on Technical data) always use a good your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in quality unleaded petrol/oil mixture. Leaded
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FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fuelling • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the WARNING! Taking the following precautions, fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. will lessen the risk of fire: • Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the ! machine’s fuel tank. Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engin
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STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. WARNING! The complete clutch cover and gear housing must be fitted before the • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are ! machine is started, otherwise the clutch may dull, cracked or damaged. come loose and cause personal injury. Always move the machine about 3 metres from the refuelling position before starting. Place the machine on a
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STARTING AND STOPPING Starting Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord. Push the choke control back to its original position as soon as the engine fires, and continue trying to start until the engine starts. CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Safety instructions while working General working instructions IMPORTANT! This section takes up the basic safety precautions for • Always ensure you have a safe and stable working working with a hedge trimmer. position. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to • Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or machine in front of your body. your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consi
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Safety instructions after completing work • The transport guard should always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is not in use. • Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. • Always wear heavy-duty gloves when repairing the cutting attachment. This is extremely sharp and can easily cause cuts. • Store the machine out of reach of children. • Use only orig
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MAINTENANCE Basic setting Carburettor • The basic carburettor settings are adjusted during testing Your Husqvarna product has been designed and at the factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful setting and should be maintained for the first few hours the emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the machine is in use. The carburettor should then be finely engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run at p
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MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Correctly adjusted carburettor Adjust the idle speed with the idle adjustment screw T, if When the carburettor is correctly adjusted the machine adjustment is necessary. First turn the idle adjustment screw accelerates without hesitation and burbles a little at maximum T clockwise until the blades start to move. Then turn the idle speed. It is also important that the blades do not move when adjustment screw T anticlockwise until the blades stop.
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MAINTENANCE Cooling system Air filter To keep the working temperature as low as possible the The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt machine is equipped with a cooling system. in order to avoid: 1 • Carburettor malfunctions 2 3 4 • Starting problems • Loss of engine power • Unnecessary wear to engine parts. • Excessive fuel consumption. Clean the filter every 25 hours, or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty. The cooling system consists of: 1 Air intake on
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MAINTENANCE Gear housing There is a grease nipple and a plug for filling lubricant on the gear housing. Use a grease gun to fill with grease. This should be done after every 60 working hours. Use Husqvarna’s special grease, no. 503 98 96-01. CAUTION! The gear housing must not be filled completely with grease. The grease expands as the machine heats up during operation. If the gear housing was completely filled with grease it could damage the seals and lead to leakage of grease. The grease in
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop. Daily Weekly Monthly Maintenance maintenance maintenance maintenance Clean the outside of the machine. X Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the
