Contents Introduction..............2 Maintenance..............10 Safety................3 Troubleshooting............14 Assembly................ 7 Transportation, storage and disposal......15 Operation................ 8 Technical data.............. 16 Introduction Product description Intended use The product is a pole hedge trimmer with a combustion Use the product to cut branches and twigs. Do not use engine.
Symbols on the product hearing protection. Use approved eye protection. WARNING: This product can be dangerous and cause serious injury or death to the operator or others. Be careful and use the product correctly. Use approved protective gloves. Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions before you use this product.
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usage which you consider to be beyond your • When the engine is switched off, keep your hands capability. and feet away from the cutting unit until it has stopped completely. • Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or •...
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Do a check of the safety devices regularly. If the throttle trigger is in the idle position, then safety devices are defective, speak to your the carburetor idle speed must be Husqvarna service agent. To adjust the idle adjusted. Refer to speed on page 11 .
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To do a check of the hand guard To do a check of the muffler The hand guard prevents injuries from the blades. 1. Stop the engine. 2. Make sure that the hand guard is attached correctly. The muffler keeps noise levels to a minimum and sends exhaust fumes away from the operator.
• Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank. • Let an approved Husqvarna service agent do • Make sure that a leak cannot occur when you move servicing on the product regularly.
• Examine the work area and remove loose objects. • If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a To do a • Do a check of the cutting unit. Refer to two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines.
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1. Set the choke control in the choke position. 2. Push the air purge bulb until the bulb starts to fill with fuel. 1. Fill half the quantity of gasoline in a clean container for fuel. 2. Add the full quantity of oil. 3.
• Adjust the speed to align with the work load. WARNING: Do not use the product with a • Make sure that the engine does not touch the hedge. damaged spark plug cap to prevent • Hold the product near your body for a stable work electrical shock.
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Maintenance Before After 40 After 100 operation Clean the muffler, exhaust pipe and engine from leaves, dirt and unwanted lubri- After each operation. cant. Make sure that the cutting unit does not move at idle speed. To do a check of the stop switch on page Do a check of the stop switch.
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3. Turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise until the 3. Remove the screw holding the spark arrestor mesh. cutting unit starts to move. 4. Clean the spark arrestor mesh if it is blocked or 4. Turn the idle adjustment screw counterclockwise replace it if it is damaged.
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To apply oil to the air filter Air filter Remove dust and dirt from the air filter to keep it clean in CAUTION: Always use Husqvarna special order to prevent: air-filter oil. Do not use other types of oil. •...
The gear housing is hot and can cause Make sure that the blades move freely. injury. • Use Husqvarna special grease. Speak to your servicing dealer for more information about recommended grease. • Add the grease through the grease nipple.
The engine does not start Problem Possible cause Recommended step No spark The spark plug is dirty or Make sure that the spark plug is dry and clean. wet. Clean the spark plug. Make sure that the electrode gap of the spark plug is correct. Make sure that the spark plug is installed with a suppressor.
• Clean and do servicing on the product before long- term storage. Technical data Technical data 525HF3S Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 1.50/24.5 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1.34/34 Stroke, inch/mm 1.06/27 Idle speed, rpm 3000 Recommended max speed, rpm 12000 Maximum engine power acc. to ISO 8893, kW/hp @ rpm 0.9/8500...