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Operator′s manual
323RII 327R
X-series
327RD
X-series
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, Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect 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 Only use non-metallic, flexible operator’s manual. cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with trimmer cord. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before KEY TO SYMBOLS starting: Symbols 2 Please read the operator’s manual carefully. CONTENTS Contents 3 WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing Note the following before starting: 3 ! impairment. So always use approved INTRODUCTION hearing protection. Dear Customer, 4 WHAT IS WHAT? WARNING! Under no circumstances may What is what on the clearing saw? 5 the d
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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 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 lot
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WHAT IS WHAT? 3 29 30 2 8 1 7 9 4 17 31 32 5 11 18 10 19 22 20 6 12 14 1 15 13 16 21 24 27 4 23 25 28 26 What is what on the clearing saw? 1 Blade 17 Handle adjustment 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Locking nut 3 Bevel gear 19 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 20 Support cup 5 Shaft 21 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 22 Trimmer head 7 Throttle control 23 Socket spanner 8 Stop switch 24 Operator′s manual 9 Throttle lockout 25 Transport guard 10 Suspension ring 26 Allen key 11 Cylin
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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 atta
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOTS original positions. This movement is controlled by two independent return springs. This arrangement means that Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole. the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting. A B CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts Make sure the throttle control is l
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Using incorrectly wound cord or a blunt or incorrect Stop switch cutting attachment (wrong type or incorrectly filed, see Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. instructions under the heading Filing the blade) increases the level of vibration. The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine′s handle unit. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the st
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce WARNING! Bear in mind that: harmful exhaust gases. ! The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material! ! Locking nut In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitte
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General rules Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of blade thrust. Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. • Obtain maximum cutting performance. • Extend the life of cutting equipment. IMPORTANT! Only use cutting attachments with the guards we Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow recommend! See the chapter on
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of round file. The top edges must be filed down by the the blade. same amount for all the teeth. WARNING! Always discard a blade that is bent, twisted, cracked, broken or ! damaged in any other way. Never attempt Adjust the blade setting. This should be 1 mm. to straighten a twisted blade so that it can be reused. Only use original blades of the specified type. Sharpening the saw blade • See the cutting attachment p
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ASSEMBLY the machine is in a comfortable working position when Fitting the handlebar (323RII) it hangs from the harness. Tighten the knob. • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar, (see diagram). Fitting the handlebar (327Rx, 327RDx) • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the • Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole handlebar,
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ASSEMBLY • Position the handlebar as shown. Fit the mounting • Push the attachment into the coupling until the components and tighten the knob lightly. attachment snaps into place. • Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely. • Put on the harness and hang the machine from the support hook. Now make a final adjustment so that the machine is in a comfortable working position when it hangs from the harness. Tighten the knob. Dismantling • Loosen the coupling by turning the knob (at least
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ASSEMBLY • Hook the blade guard/combination guard (A) onto the Assembling the cutting fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt. equipment CAUTION! Use the recommended blade guard. See the Technical data section. WARNING! • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. ! When fitting the cutting attachment it is • Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive extremely important that the raised disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear section on the drive disc/suppo
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ASSEMBLY CAUTION! Use the recommended blade guard. See Fitting other guards and cutting the Technical data section. attachments G F D • Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. Hook the guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure it with the bolt (L). B C • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. • Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing. • Insert
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ASSEMBLY Correct height Adjusting the harness and Adjust the shoulder strap so that the cutting attachment is clearing saw parallel to the ground. 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 Correct balance Let the cutting attachment rest lightly on the ground. I
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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 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, 90 octane (RON). If your machine is equipped with a change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that catalytic converter (see chapter on Technical data) always has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. use a good qual
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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 fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of WARNING! Taking the following petrol. precautions, 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 engi
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STARTING AND STOPPING trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or Check before starting are cracked. • 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. Discard a blade if cracks are found. • Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective gu
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STARTING AND STOPPING Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. For throttle handles with a start throttle lock: Set the throttle to the start position by first pressing the throttle lockout and the throttle trigger, then pressing the start throttle button (A). Then release the throttle lockout and the throttle trigger, followed by the start throttle button. The throttle function is now activated. To return the engine to idle, press the throttle lockout and throttle trigger agai
