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Operator′s manual 241R 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...
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KEY T O 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. Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer Please read the operator’s manual heads with trimmer cord.
CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Please read the operator’s manual carefully. CONTENTS Contents WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing Note the following before starting: impairment. So always use approved INTRODUCTION hearing protection.
The business concept is to develop, manufacture and market motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry. Husqvarna ′ s aim is also to be in the front edge according to ergonomics, usability, security and environmental protection.
WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the c learing saw? Trimmer head 18 Locking nut Grease filler cap, bevel gear 19 Support flange Bevel gear 20 Support cup Cutting attachment guard 21 Drive disc Shaft 22 Blade Handlebar 23 Socket spanner 24 Operator ′...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Impor tant Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPOR TANT! 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.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Throttle lockout BOOTS Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole. The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B).
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS be chec ked. 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. Stop s witch Use the stop s witch to switch off the engine. Using incorrectly wound cord or a blunt or incorrect cutting attachment (wrong type or incorrectly filed, see instructions under the heading Filing the blade) increases...
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Quick release Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. There is an easily accessible, quick release fitted at the front as a safety precaution in case the engine catches fire, or in any other situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Locking nut WARNING! Always stop the engine before doing any work on the cutting attachment. This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting Ensure that the cutting attachment has attachment.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Keep the correct setting on the saw blade! Follow our A correctly sharpened blade is essential for working instructions and use the recommended setting tool. An efficiently and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and incorrectly set saw blade increases the risk of jamming clearing saw.
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.
ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and Assembling the cutting throttle equipment • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. WARNING! • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the When fitting the cutting attachment it is handlebar, (see diagram).
ASSEMBLY Fitting a blade guard, grass blade Fitting the blade guard and saw and grass cutter blade • Hook the blade guard/combination guard (A) onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt. CAUTION! Ensure that the guard extension is •...
ASSEMBLY the spanner in the opposite direction to the direction • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. of rotation (Caution! left-hand thread). • Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear •...
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ASSEMBLY Spreading the load on your shoulders Correct balance A well-adjusted harness and machine makes work much Forestry clearing easier. Adjust the harness for the best working position. The machine is balanced by moving the suspension ring Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly on the machine forwards or backwards.
• In order to prevent unintentional starting of the engine, • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA the spark plug cap must always be removed during two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for long-term storage, if the machine is not under close our air-cooled two-stroke engines.
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 WARNING! Taking the following (shake) the fuel mixture.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked. • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been...
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STARTING AND STOPPING Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel For throttle handles with a start throttle begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely lock: filled. Set the throttle to the start position by first pressing the throttle lockout and the throttle trigger, then pressing the start throttle button (A).
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 clearing saws and trimmers.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES • Control the felling direction (take advantage of the • Start at whichever end of the area is easiest, and clear wind). an open space from which to work. • Work systematically to and fro across the area, WARNING! Neither the operator of the clearing a width of around 4-5 m on each pass.
WORKING TECHNIQUES • To fell to the left, the bottom of the tree should be wood. Small stems require more pressure, while large pushed to the right. Tilt the blade and bring it stems require less pressure. diagonally down to the right, exerting firm pressure. At the same time push the stem using the blade guard.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Grass clearing using a grass blade can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage fence posts. • Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the cord to 10-12 cm and reducing the engine speed. •...
Carburettor should then be finely adjusted. Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician. Your Husqvarna product has been designed and CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotates when the manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be emissions.
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MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T slowly clockwise a little way until the engine runs smoothly. Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjustment screw T, if it is necessary to readjust. First turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate.
filled three-quarters result in damage to the cylinder and piston. full with grease. Use HUSQVARNA special grease. The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need to be changed except if repairs are carried out.
MAINTENANCE Air filter Oiling the air filter Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil, art. no. 531 00 92-48. The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust The filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly and dirt in order to avoid: through the filter.
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.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Technical data 241R Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 40,3 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm 30,5 Idle speed, rpm 2800 Recommended max. fast idle speed, rpm 11600 Speed of output shaft, rpm 8500 Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893, kW/ rpm 1,4/8400 Catalytic converter muffler...
We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare that the clearing saws Husqvarna 241R with serial numbers dating from 2007 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 June 22, 1998 ”relating to machinery”...