Assembly; Assembling The Handlebar And Throttle; Transport Position, Handlebar; Assembling The Cutting Equipment - Husqvarna 345FR Operator's Manual

Assembling the handlebar and
throttle
CAUTION! Some models have the throttle handle fitted at
the factory.
• Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle.
• Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the
handlebar, (see diagram).
• Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole
in the handlebar.
• Refit the screw in the hole in the rear of the throttle
handle.
• Screw the screw through the handle and handlebar.
Tighten it.
• Unscrew the knob from the handlebar mounting.
• Position the handlebar as shown. Fit the mounting
components and tighten the knob lightly.
545 FX , 545 FXT
545 RX, 545 RXT
• Put on the harness and hang the machine from the
support hook. Now make a final adjustment so that
the machine is in a comfortable working position when
it hangs from the harness.
• Tighten the knob.

ASSEMBLY

Transport position, handlebar

• The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the
shaft for easier transportation and storage.
• Loosen the knob. Turn the handlebar clockwise so that
the throttle handle rests against the engine.
• Now twist the handlebar around the shaft. Tighten the
knob.
• Fit the transport guard to the cutting attachment.
Assembling the cutting
equipment
Always wear approved protective gloves.
345 FR
IMPORTANT! If a saw blade or grass blade are to be
used the machine must be equipped with the correct
handlebar, blade guard and harness.
WARNING!
!
When fitting the cutting attachment it is
extremely important that the raised
section on the drive disc/support flange
engages correctly in the centre hole of
the cutting attachment. If the cutting
attachment is fitted incorrectly it can
result in serious and/or fatal personal
injury.
WARNING! Never use a cutting
!
attachment without an approved guard.
See the chapter on Technical data. If an
incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can
cause serious personal injury.
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