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Operator's manual (CARB II, EPA II)
326HS75
X-series
326HS99
X-series
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine. English
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SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols Checks and/or maintenance should be carried out with the engine switched off, with the stop switch in the STOP position. WARNING! The hedge trimmer can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious, even fatal injury. Always use approved protective gloves. Read through the Operator‘s Manual carefully and understand the content before using the hedge trimmer. Regular cleaning required. Always use • Ear protection • Approved eye protection • This product
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CONTENTS Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product List of contents development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols ............................................................................... 2 Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad CONTENTS engine repair establishment or individual. List of contents .....................
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective eqipment The machine’s protective equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATION This section describes the hedge trimmer’s protective equip- ment, its function and how checks and maintenance are • Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause ”What is what” to locate where this equipment is positioned on serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely your ma
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Vibration 5. Muffler damping system The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible The hedge trimmer is noise level and to direct the equipped with a vibration engine‘s exhaust fumes away damping system, which is from the operator. Muffler designed to give as vibration- fitted with catalytic con- free and comfortable use as verter is also designed to possible. reduce harmful exhaust components. The hedge trimmer’s vibra- In countries that have a tion damping system re
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Control, maintenance and service of WARNING! the hedge trimmer’s protective Never use a machine with defective safety ! equipment. The safety equipment should equipment be maintained as described in this section. If your machine does not meet any of these controls you should contact IMPORTANT INFORMATION your service workshop. • All service and repairs to the machine require special training. • This applies especially to the machine‘s safety WARNING! equipment. If the machine
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Replace the blades if they are bent or damaged. 5. Muffler • Never use a machine that has a defective muffler. • Check regularly that the muffler is secure. • If your muffler is fitted with a spark arrest screen then it should be cleaned regularly. A blocked screen leads to the engine overheating with serious damage as a result. Never use a muffler with a defective spark arrest screen. 7. Assembly of the catcher (accessory) 6. Blades Loosen the nuts on top of the cutter bar
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fuel safety General safety instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Always use a fuel container with an anti- • The machine is only designed for cutting spill valve. branches and twigs. • Never fill the machine • Never use the machine if you are tired, if you while the engine is have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking running. Always stop the medicines that can affect your sight, your engine and let it cool for judgement or the control of your body. a few minutes before • Use
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions when using the hedge Protective instructions while working trimmer • Always ensure you have a safe and firm working WARNING! position. The hedge trimmer can cause serious ! personal injury. Read the safety • Always use both hands to instructions carefully. Learn how to use hold the machine. Hold the machine. the machine in front of you. • Use your left hand to WARNING! operate the throttle. Cutting tool. Do not touch the tool ! without first switching off
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protective instructions when work is completed • The transport guard should always be fitted to the blades when the machine is not in use. • Ensure the blades have stopped and remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug before carrying out cleaning, repairs or an inspection. • Always wear heavy duty gloves when repairing the blades. The blades are extremely sharp and can easily causes cuts. • Store the machine out of reach from children. • Only use original spare parts wh
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WHAT IS WHAT? 18 3 19 2 20 17 8 7 5 6 9 10 11 4 12 16 1 15 13 14 What is what on the hedge trimmer? 1. Operator’s Manual 11. Air purge 2. Grease nipple 12. Choke 3. Gearbox 13. Throttle trigger lock 4. Blades 14. Throttle trigger 5. Hand guard 15. Stop switch 6. Handle 16. Air filter cover 7. Cylinder cover 17. Spark plug spanner 8. Starter handle 18. Allen key 9. Fuel cap 19. Blade cover (Transport) 10. Fuel tank 20. Catcher (accessory) English – 11
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FUEL HANDLING Mixture Fuel mixture NOTE! • Always mix gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for The machine is fitted with a two-stroke engine and must fuel. always be run on a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. It is • Always start by filling half the quantity of gasoline required. important to measure the quantity of oil accurately, to ensure Then add the entire oil quantity. Mix (shake) the fuel the correct mixture ratio. Small discrepancies in the amount of mixture. Fill the re
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START AND STOP Warm engine Control before starting IGNITION: • Inspect the working area. Remove objects that can be Set the stop switch to the thrown. start position. • Check the blades. Never use blades that are dull, CHOKE: cracked or damaged. B Set the choke control in the • Check that the hedge choke position and then trimmer is in full back again to its original working order. Check position (B) that all nuts and bolts are In this way only the start tightened correctly. throttle is applied
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MAINTENANCE Basic setting Carburetor • The carburetor is set to its basic setting when test run at the Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal setting to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. and should be kept during the machine’s first working After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has hours. Thereafter the carburetor should be finely adjusted. broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak perf
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MAINTENANCE Adjusting the idle speed, T Correctly adjusted carburetor Adjust the idling speed with When the carburettor is correctly adjusted the machine will the screw T, if it is necessary accelerate without hesitation and the engine will splutter a to readjust. First turn the idle little at maximum speed. In addition, the cutters must not speed adjusting screw T T move when idling or when the choke control is in the start clockwise until the blades position. If the low speed needle is set fo
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MAINTENANCE Muffler Cooling system NOTE! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter. See To maintain as low opera- “Technical data” to see whether you clearing saw is fitted with a ting temperature as possible catalytic converter. the engine is equipped with a cooling system. The muffler is designed to 1 2 dampen the noise level and 3 The cooling system consists 4 to direct the exhaust fumes of: away from the user. The 1. An air intake on the exhaust fumes are hot and starter unit. can
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MAINTENANCE Air filter Gearbox The air filter (A) should be There is a grease nipple (A) cleaned regularly removing on the gearbox. Use a grease dust and dirt to avoid: gun to top up with grease. This should be carried out A • carburetor malfunction after approximately every 20 • starting problems working hours. Use • reduced engine power Husqvarna special grease, • unnecessary wear to No. 503 98 96-01. engine parts • abnormal fuel consump- Note that the gearbox must A tion not be filled complet
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance • Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function. • Check stop switch function. • Check that the blades do not rotate while idling or when the choke is in the start position. • Clean the exterior of the machine. • Check that the harness is undamaged. • Check that the blade is properly centred, sharp, and without cracks. • Check the hand guard for cracks and chips or damage.
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TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 326HS75 326HS99 Engine 3 Displacement, cu in/cm 1,50/24,5 1,50/24,5 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,34/34 1,34/34 Stroke length, inch/mm 1,06/27 1,06/27 Idling speed, rpm 2 700 2 700 Recommended max. speed rpm 11 000 11 000 Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893 0,9 kW / 9 000 rpm 0,9 kW / 9 000 rpm Catalytic converter muffler Yes Yes Speed-regulated ignition system Yes Yes Ignition system Manufacturer/type of ignition system Walbro MB Walbro MB Spark plug Champion RCJ 6Y Ch
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EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT WHAT IS COVERED YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS OBLIGATIONS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest & The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), CARB Garden servicing dealer. (California Air Resources Board) and Husqvarna Forest & Garden If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and are pleased to explain the emissions control system warr
