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Operator’s manual (EPA)
323R  325R
X-series 
325RD
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   Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting  WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters  attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with  and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless  trimmer cord. 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 operator’s    manual. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special    certific
                    
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                                                                                                CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Symbols ....................................................................... 2 Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control  CONTENTS devices and system may be performed by any nonroad  Contents ...................................................................... 3 engine repair establishment 
                    
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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 produ
                    
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                                             WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw? 1 Blade 18 Locking nut 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 19 Support flange 3 Bevel gear 20 Support cup 4 Cutting attachment guard 21 Drive disc 5 Shaft 22 Trimmer head 6 Handlebar 23 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 24 Operator’s manual 8 Stop switch 25 Transport guard 9 Throttle lockout 26 Allen key 10 Suspension 27 Locking pin 11 Cylinder cover 28 Harness 12 Starter handle 29 Shaft coupling 13 Fuel tank 30 Start throttle button 
                    
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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 dangerous if  clearing and/or forestry clearing. used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or  fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely  The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit  important that you read and understand the contents of this 
                    
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                        GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHING Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting  when the throttle lockout is released. 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 sandals or go  barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. FIRST AID KIT Always have a first aid kit nearby. Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its  original position when 
                    
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                        GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or  Cutting attachment guard deformation. Check that the vibration damping element is  undamaged and securely attached. WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can  This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being  lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage  thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the  ! in people who have impaired circulation.  operator from accidental contact with the cutting at
                    
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                        GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Locking nut A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting  attachment. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the  machine. When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the  direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it,  If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor  undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment  screen this must be cleaned
                    
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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 our  recommend! See the chapte
                    
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                        GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the Adjust the blade setting. This should be 1 mm. blade. WARNING! Always discard a blade that is  bent, twisted, cracked, broken or damaged  ! in any other way. Never attempt to straighten  Trimmer head a twisted blade so that it can be reused. Only  use original blades of the specified type. IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly  Sharpening the saw blade around the drum, otherwise t
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY Fitting the handlebar (323R) Fitting the handlebar (325Rx,  325RDx) • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. handlebar, (see diagram). • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the  handlebar, (see diagram). • Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole in  the handlebar. • Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole in  • Refit 
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY Assembling and dismantling the Assembling the cutting equipment two-piece shaft (325RDx) WARNING! When fitting the cutting attachment it is  ! extremely important that the raised section  on the drive disc/support flange engages  Assembly correctly in the centre hole of the cutting  ! attachment. If the cutting attachment is fitted  • Loosen the coupling by turning the knob. incorrectly it can result in serious and/or  • Align the tab of the attachment (A) with the arrow on the fatal perso
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY • Place the blade (D), support cup (E) and support flange guard as possible. To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in  (F) on the output shaft. the opposite direction to the direction of rotation (Caution!  left-hand thread).  • Fit the nut (G). The nut must be tightened to a torque 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 blade  guard as possible. To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in  the opposite direction to the
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY • Fit the nut (G). Tighten the nut to a torque of 35-50 Nm  Adjusting the harness and clearing  (3.5-5 kpm). Use the socket spanner in the tool kit. Grasp  saw the handle of the spanner as close to the trimmer guard  as possible. WARNING! When using a clearing saw it  • To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in the opposite  must always be hooked securely to the  direction to the direction of rotation (Caution! left-hand  ! harness. Otherwise you will be unable to  thread). control the cl
                    
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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 an  octane rating of at least 87 octane ((RON+MON)/2). If your  2 If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, change  machine is equipped with a catalytic converter (see chapter  your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in  on Technical data) always use a good qu
                    
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                        FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fueling • Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container  intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline to be  used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the  fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of gasoline. WARNING! Taking the following 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 
                    
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                        STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at  the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most  WARNING! The complete clutch cover and  common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp  shaft must be fitted before the machine is  ! corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while  started, otherwise the clutch can come loose  sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull  and cause personal inju
                    
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                        STARTING AND STOPPING CAUTION!  Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do  Stopping not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended.  This can damage the machine. Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. CAUTION!  Do not put any part of your body in marked area.  Contact can result in burns to the skin, or electrical shock if  CAUTION!  The stop switch automatically returns to the start  the spark plug cap has been damaged. Always use gloves.  position. In order 
                    
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                        WORKING TECHNIQUES 6 Keep a good balance and a firm foothold. General working instructions 7 Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the  machine on the right side of your body. IMPORTANT! This section describes the basic safety precautions for  working with clearing saws and trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to  proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or  your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your  capability.