Filing The Saw Blade; Maintenance Schedule - Husqvarna 323R Operator's Manual

Filing the saw blade

WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting
!
attachment or an incorrectly sharpened
blade increases the risk of kickback.
• See the cutting attachment packaging for correct
sharpening instructions.
• A correctly filed blade is essential for working efficiently
and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and clearing
saw.
• Make sure that the blade is well supported when you file
it. Use a 5.5 mm round file with a file holder.
• The filing angle is 15 . File alternate teeth to the right and
those in between to the left. If the blade has been heavily
pitted by stones it may be necessary to dress the top
edges of the teeth with a flat file, in exceptional cases. If
so, this should be done before filing with a round file. The
top edges must be filed down by the same amount for all
the teeth.
• Adjust the blade setting. This should be 1 mm.
Note: Use only HUSQVARNA replacement parts. Use of
other brands of replacement parts can cause damage to
your unit or injury to the operator or others. Your warranty
does not cover damage or liability caused by the use of
accessories and/or attachments not specifically
recommended by HUSQVARNA.

Maintenance schedule

Below you will find some general maintenance instructions.
Daily maintenance
• Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function.
• Check that the stop switch works correctly.
• Check that the cutter does not rotate when the engine is
idling.
MAINTENANCE
• Clean the outside of the machine.
• Check that the harness is not damaged.
• Check that the hand guard is not damaged. Replace the
guard if damaged.
• Check that the trimmer is properly centered, sharp, and
without cracks.
• Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not
cracked. Replace the trimmer head if necessary.
• A non-balanced blade/trimmer head induces heavy
vibrations that may damage the machine.
• Check that the blade nut is sufficiently tightened.
• Check that the transport guard for the blade is intact and
that it can be secured correctly.
• Check that nuts and screws are tight.
• Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or
fuel lines.
Weekly maintenance
• Check the starter, the starter cord and the recoil spring.
• Clean the carburettor area.
• Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check
the electrode gap. Adjust the gap to 0.5 mm (.20"), or
replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted
with a suppressor.
• Clean the cooling fins on the cylinder and check that the
air intake near the starter is not blocked.
• Check that the bevel gear is filled with grease up to 3/4.
Use special grease.
• Clean the air filter.
Monthly maintenance
• Clean the fuel tank.
• Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around
it.
• Clean the fan and the area around it.
• Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage. Change if
necessary.
• Change the fuel filter in fuel tank.
• Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum for
wear. Replace if necessary.
• Check electrical wires and connections.
• Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted
with a suppressor.
• Change the air filter.
• Check and clean the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler
(only applies to mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter).
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