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355FX 355FXT
355RX 355FRM
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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  • Page 1 Operator′s manual 355FX 355FXT 355RX 355FRM Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...

  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. WARNING! Clearing saws, 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 Only use non-metallic, flexible and understand the contents of the cutting attachments, i.e.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Technical data ............36 EC-declaration of conformity ........ 38 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ..............2 Note the following before CONTENTS starting: Contents ............... 3 • Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Note the following before starting: ......3 INTRODUCTION WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise Dear Customer, ............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 5: What Is What

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter? (355RX) Locking nut 19 Adjusting the throttle wire Bevel gear 20 Throttle control Grease filler cap, bevel gear 21 Trimmer head Shaft 22 Metal cup Handle adjustment 23 Drive disc Support eyes for harness 24 Cutting attachment guard Fuel tank...

  • Page 6: What Is What On The Brush Cutter

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter? (355FX, 355FXT) Locking nut 16 Handlebar Bevel gear 17 Air purge Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Decompression valve Shaft 19 Choke control Switch for heated handle (355FXT) 20 Support flange...

  • Page 7: What Is What On The Brush Cutter

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter? (355FRM) Bevel gear 16 Air purge Grease filler cap, bevel gear 17 Decompression valve Shaft 18 Choke control Throttle control 19 Cutting attachment guard Stop switch 20 Drive disc Start throttle button 21 Shredder blade Throttle lockout 22 Support flange...

  • Page 8: General Safety Precautions

    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 attachments we recommend in the...

  • Page 9: Machine's Safety Equipment

    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.
  • Page 10 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 minimize vibration and make operation easier. Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration.
  • Page 11 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cutter. Certain harnesses also have a quick release fitted If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark to the support hook. arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage.

  • Page 12: Cutting Equipment

    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.

  • Page 13: Sharpening The Saw Blade

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the Sharpening the saw blade risk of accidents. • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. A correctly sharpened blade is essential for working efficiently and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and Keep the correct setting on the saw blade! Follow our brush cutter.

  • Page 14: Trimmer Head

    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.

  • Page 15: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and • Tighten the knob. throttle Transport position, handlebar CAUTION! Some models have the throttle handle fitted at • The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the the factory. shaft for easier transportation and storage. •...

  • Page 16: Fitting The Blade Guard/Combination Guard, Grass Blade And Ball-Bearing-Mounted Support Cup

    Technical data. housing. • Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft. 355FX, 355FXT • Position the blade (D) with the drive disk (B). Make • The blade guard (A) is fitted using 4 screws (L) as sure that the blade is centered by fitting it to the guide...

  • Page 17: Fitting The Shredder Blade And The Shredder Blade Guard (355Frm)

    ASSEMBLY 355RX arrow in the diagram shows the area where you should operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening • Fit the holder (R) and bracket (J) with 2 bolts (H) on the nut. the gear housing. • Then fasten the blade guard (A) with 4 bolts (L) in the holder (N).

  • Page 18: Fitting Other Guards And Cutting Attachments

    ASSEMBLY • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. locking pin in the groove on the screw head and tighten. See diagram. • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. • Centre the metal cup (P) on the drive disc’s blade guide.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Harness And Brush Cutter

    ASSEMBLY Adjusting the harness and brush Tighten the chest strap under your left arm so that it fits closely around your body. cutter WARNING! When using a brush cutter it must always be hooked securely to the harness. Otherwise you will be unable to control the brush cutter safely and this can result in injury to yourself or others.
  • Page 20 ASSEMBLY Adjust the height using the strap on the harness for Let the blade balance at a comfortable cutting height, the support hook. i.e. close to the ground. Grass clearing The machine should be supported in a harness when grass clearing so that the cutting equipment is parallel to the ground.

  • Page 21: Fuel Handling

    Contact your local petrol station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel. • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA • Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for service is carried out before long-term storage.

  • Page 22: Fuelling

    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.

  • Page 23: Starting And Stopping

    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 WARNING! The complete clutch cover most common reason why cracks are formed is that and shaft must be fitted before the sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the machine is started, otherwise the clutch...
  • Page 24 Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. without setting the choke control in the choke position. 355RX, 355FRM Start throttle: (355FX, 355FXT, 355RX, 355FRM) Set the throttle to the start position by moving the choke control to the choke position and then returning it to its original position.

  • Page 25: Working Techniques

    WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place the tree may hit you or the machine and cause you to lose control. Both situations can cause serious IMPORTANT! personal injury. This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with brush cutters and trimmers.
  • Page 26 WORKING TECHNIQUES Working methods WARNING! Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to WARNING! Machines fitted with saw remove the cut material while the engine blades or grass blades can be thrown is running or the cutting equipment is violently to the side when the blade rotating, as this can result in serious comes into contact with a fixed object.
  • Page 27 WORKING TECHNIQUES conditions, so that cleared stems fall in the cleared 3 o’clock and 5 o’clock so that the direction of rotation area of the stand. of the blade pushes the bottom of the tree to the left. • To fell a tree forwards, the bottom of the tree should be pulled backwards.
  • Page 28 WORKING TECHNIQUES Brush cutting with a saw blade • Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet apart. Move forward after the return stroke and stand firmly again. • Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground.
  • Page 29 WORKING TECHNIQUES • When trimming and clearing you should use less than • The shredder blade must not be used on vegetation full throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce with a stem diameter larger than 2 cm. the wear on the trimmer head.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Carburettor CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be Your Husqvarna product has been designed and turned anti-clockwise until the cutting attachment stops. manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful Adjustment of the idle speed emissions.

  • Page 31: Muffler

    MAINTENANCE If the start throttle speed is too low (below 4000 rpm), The cooling system consists of: turn the adjuster screw A clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate. Then turn A clockwise a further 1/2 turn. If the start throttle speed is too high (above 6500 rpm), turn the adjuster screw A anti-clockwise until the cutting attachment stops.

  • Page 32: Bevel Gear

    A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil, art. no. 531 00 92-48. electrodes, which may result in operating problems and The filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly starting difficulties.

  • Page 33: Winter Use

    MAINTENANCE Temperature 0° ° ° ° C or colder: spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary. Fit the covers for the starter housing and air filter holder using the three screws provided as shown in the figure. CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/ cylinder.
  • Page 34 MAINTENANCE particular attention that the opening on the air duct is positioned in the centre of the hole in the air filter holder. IMPORTANT! If the temperature rises above -5°C or 0°C respectively the machine MUST be restored to its normal set-up.

  • Page 35: Maintenance Schedule

    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.

  • Page 36: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 355FX 355FXT 355RX 355FRM Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 53,3 53,3 53,3 53,3 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm 33,5 33,5 33,5 33,5 Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800 2800 2800 Recommended max. speed, rpm 13000 13000 12000 12000...
  • Page 37 TECHNICAL DATA 355FX, 355FXT Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no. Centre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 25,4 mm Output shaft thread M12 Multi 275-4 (Ø 275 4 teeth) Set 502 46 49-01 Grass blade/grass cutter Multi 300-3 (Ø 300 3 teeth) Set 502 46 49-01 Multi 350-3 (Ø...

  • Page 38: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity

    We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare that the brush cutters Husqvarna 355RX, 355FRM, 355FX and 355FXT with serial numbers dating from 2009 onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE: - of May 17, 2006 "relating to machinery"...
  • Page 39 Trimmy SII 7,0 m 12 cm 5" ~ 3,5 m ~ 15 cm "Clic" 35-50 NM...
  • Page 41 Auto 55 >1,1 Kw <1,1 Kw 2,7 mm - 9,0 m 3,0 mm - 7,5 m 3,3 mm - 6,0 m 15 cm 6" 15 cm 6" 15 cm 15 cm 6" 6"...
  • Page 42 T45, T45x 10 m 10 cm 4" 4,3 m 15 cm "Clic" 6"...
  • Page 43 T55x A 2,7 - 4,0 mm / .105 - .160" B 8 m / 26’ C 15 cm / 5.9" "Clic" 15 cm 6"...
  • Page 44 Original instructions 1153302-26 ´®z+U>6¶6G¨ ´®z+U>6¶6G¨ 2010-03-08...

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