Husqvarna 525PT5S Owner's Manual

Husqvarna 525PT5S Owner's Manual

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Operator's manual
525PT5S
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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  • Page 1 Operator′s manual 525PT5S 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! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read Choke control and understand the contents of the operator's manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ..............2 Please read the operator's manual carefully. CONTENTS Contents ............... 3 WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing Note the following before starting: ......3 impairment.
  • 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? 14 15 What is what? Saw chain 16 Starter handle Guide bar 17 Impact guard Bar nut 18 Fuel tank Locking knob 19 Air filter cover Chain lubrication adjustment screw 20 Air purge Filling with chain oil 21 Choke control Chain oil tank 22 Throttle trigger...
  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important WARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the IMPORTANT! machine is equipped with a spring- loaded stop switch and can be started by The machine is only designed for cutting branches and low speed and force on the starter twigs.
  • Page 7: Machine's Safety Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOTS Throttle trigger lockout Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. 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).
  • Page 8: Stop Switch

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS be checked. See instructions under the heading WARNING! Overexposure to vibration Maintenance. can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition.
  • Page 9: Cutting Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Cutting equipment This section describes how you can achieve maximum clearing capacity and extend the life of the cutting attachment through correct maintenance and using the right type of cutting attachment. •...
  • Page 10: Saw Chain

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Number of drive links. The number of drive links is WARNING! Never use a machine with determined by the length of the bar, the chain pitch faulty safety equipment. The machine's and the number of teeth on the bar tip sprocket. safety equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section.
  • Page 11: Sharpening Your Chain And Adjusting Raker Clearance

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Number of drive links. - Cutting angle - File position Sharpening your chain and adjusting - Round file diameter raker clearance WARNING! The risk of kickback is increased with a badly sharpened chain! General information on sharpening cutting teeth It is very difficult to sharpen a chain correctly without the right equipment.
  • Page 12: Tensioning The Chain

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS teeth on one side of the bar first. Then turn the saw • We recommend that you use our raker gauge to over and file the remaining teeth from the other side. achieve the correct clearance and bevel on the raker lip.
  • Page 13: Lubricating Cutting Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Lubricating cutting equipment • Check the chain tension every time you refuel. NOTE! A new chain has a running-in period during which you should check the tension more frequently. WARNING! Poor lubrication of cutting • Tension the chain as tightly as possible, but not so equipment may cause the chain to snap, which could lead to serious, even fatal tight that you cannot pull it round freely by hand.
  • Page 14: Checking Wear On Cutting Equipment

    GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS throttle you should see a distinct line of oil on the light Checking wear on cutting equipment surface. Saw chain Check the chain daily for: • Visible cracks in rivets and links. • Whether the chain is stiff. •...
  • Page 15 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Whether the tip of the bar is uneven or badly worn. If a hollow forms on the underside of the bar tip this is due to running with a slack chain. • To prolong the life of the bar you should turn it over daily.
  • Page 16: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Fitting the cutting head The chain should be tensioned until it fits snugly on the underside of the bar. • Fit the cutting head on the shaft so that the screw (A) is aligned with the hole in the shaft as shown. •...
  • Page 17: Telescopic Function

    ASSEMBLY Telescopic function • Adjust the length of the harness so that the support hook is roughly level with your right hip. The shaft of the machine is telescopic. To change the length of the shaft, do the following: • Undo the knob.
  • Page 18: Fuel Handling

    Two-stroke oil WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for and inhaling fumes.
  • Page 19: Fueling

    FUEL HANDLING Fueling Petrol, litre Two-stroke oil, litre 2% (1:50) 3% (1:33) 0,10 0,15 0,20 0,30 WARNING! Taking the following 0,30 0,45 precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: 0,40 0,60 Mix and pour fuel outdoors, where there Mixing are no sparks or flames. •...
  • Page 20: Starting And Stopping

    • Fill with Husqvarna saw chain oil. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your • Refit the cap. left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter...
  • Page 21 STARTING AND STOPPING CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. CAUTION! Do not put any part of your body in marked area.
  • Page 22: Working Techniques

    WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions • Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised position that is not fully secured. IMPORTANT! This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with a pole saw. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert.
  • Page 23: Basic Working Techniques

    WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic working techniques • Use the harness to support the weight of the machine and make it easier to handle. • Hold the machine as close to your body as possible to get the best balance. • If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine immediately.
  • Page 24 WORKING TECHNIQUES • Never cut through the swelling at the root of the WARNING! This machine is not branch as this will slow down healing and increase the electrically insulated. If the machine risk of fungal attack! touches or comes close to high-voltage power lines it could lead to death or serious bodily injury.
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Carburettor Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor mesh. If your machine has this type of muffler, you should clean the mesh at least once a week. This is best done Adjustment of the idle speed with a wire brush. Before any adjustments are made, make sure that the air filter is clean and the air filter cover is fitted.
  • Page 26: Spark Plug

    IMPORTANT! All service on the saw head must be carried out by an authorized Husqvarna dealer. Always use Husqvarna's original grease to prevent damage to the gear in the saw head. CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug Use grease with part number: 579 06 49-01 type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/ cylinder.
  • Page 27: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance steps 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 28: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 525PT5S Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 25,4 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm Recommended max. speed, rpm 11000-12000 Idle speed, rpm 2800-3000 Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893, kW/ rpm 1,0/8500 Catalytic converter muffler Speed-regulated ignition system...
  • Page 29: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    We, Husqvarna AB, SE561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +4636146500, declare that the pole saws Husqvarna 525PT5S with serial numbers dating from 2015 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 30 Original instructions 1157426-26 ´®z+YJ^¶6N¨ ´®z+YJ^¶6N¨ 2015-06-02...

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