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Operator’s manual 535LS 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...
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Only use non-metallic, flexible WARNING! Clearing saws, cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer brushcutters and trimmers can be heads with trimmer cord. dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before...
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 CONTENTS control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Contents ...............
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.
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter? Trimmer head 13 Cylinder cover Grease filler cap, bevel gear 14 Starter handle Bevel gear 15 Fuel tank Cutting attachment guard 16 Choke control Shaft 17 Air filter cover Handle adjustment 18 Air purge Loop handle 19 Operator’s manual...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass. A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can The only accessories you can operate with this engine cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOTS the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting. Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. CLOTHING Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose when the throttle lockout is released.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Stop switch Vibration damping system Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to harmful exhaust gases. serious damage. In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a significant risk of fire.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING! A faulty cutting attachment may increase the risk of accidents. 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.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the loop handle Place the locking pin in the groove on the screw head and tighten. See diagram. • Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft. •...
Two-stroke oil long-term storage, if the machine is not under close supervision and when performing all service • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA measures. two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air-cooled two stroke-engines. WARNING! Take care when handling fuel.
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 WARNING! Taking the following (shake) the fuel mixture.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping • Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Discard WARNING! The complete clutch cover the support flange if it is cracked. and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal...
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STARTING AND STOPPING you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand Repeat pulling the cord until the engine starts. When the engine starts. return choke control to run position and apply full throttle;...
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the machine on the right side of your body. IMPORTANT! This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with a trimmer. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic working techniques Cutting • The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on parallel to the ground when cutting.
Carburetor 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.
However, before using the machine you should check that the bevel gear is filled three-quarters WARNING! Mufflers fitted with catalytic full with grease. Use HUSQVARNA special grease. converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after stopping.
If the machine is used in dusty conditions the air filter should be soaked in oil. See instructions under the Note: Use only HUSQVARNA replacement parts. Use of heading Oiling the air filter. other brands of replacement parts can cause damage to your unit or injury to the operator or others.
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 manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop.
If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, Husqvarna Forest & Garden. the part will be repaired or replaced by Husqvarna Forest & Garden at no cost. Any such part repaired or replaced OWNER′S WARRANTY...
EPA may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Husqvarna Forest & Garden will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.