Husqvarna 355FXT Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Operator’s manual (EPA) 355FX 355FXT 355RX 355FRM 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 2: Key To Symbols
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING! Clearing saws, Only use non-metallic, flexible brushcutters and trimmers can be cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer dangerous! Careless or incorrect heads with trimmer cord. use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of the Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols • Please read the operator’s manual carefully. CONTENTS Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission Contents control devices and system may be performed by any Note the following before starting: nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. -
Page 4: Introduction
Dear customer! 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 Huskvarna River, for production of muskets. -
Page 5: What Is What
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw? (355RX) Locking nut 19 Adjusting the throttle wire Bevel gear 20 Throttle control Grease filler cap, bevel gear 21 Trimmer head Shaft 22 Metal cup Handle adjustment 23 Drive disc Support eyes for harness 24 Cutting attachment guard Fuel tank... -
Page 6: What Is What On The Clearing Saw
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw? (355FX, 355FXT) Locking nut 16 Handlebar Bevel gear 17 Air purge Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Decompression valve Shaft 19 Choke control Switch for heated handle (355FXT) 20 Support flange... -
Page 7: What Is What On The Clearing Saw
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw? (355FRM) Bevel gear 16 Air purge Grease filler cap, bevel gear 17 Decompression valve Shaft 18 Choke control Throttle control 19 Cutting attachment guard Stop switch 20 Drive disc Start throttle button 21 Shredder blade Throttle lockout 22 Support flange... -
Page 8: General Safety Precautions
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! 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. It The only accessories you can operate with this engine is extremely important that you read and understand the unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the... -
Page 9: Machine's Safety Equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOTS Throttle lockout 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). - Page 10 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS be checked. See instructions under the heading Vibration damping system Maintenance. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration.
- Page 11 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS saw. Certain harnesses also have a quick release fitted to If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark the support hook. arrestor screen this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage.
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Page 12: Cutting Equipment
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS should operate the socket spanner when loosening or WARNING! Always stop the engine tightening the nut. before doing any work on the cutting attachment. This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it. - Page 13 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.
- Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and Transport position, handlebar throttle • The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easier transportation and storage. CAUTION! Some models have the throttle handle fitted at • Loosen the knob. Turn the handlebar clockwise so that the factory. -
Page 16: Fitting The Blade Guard/Combination Guard, Grass Blade And Ball-Bearing-Mounted Support Cup
See chapter on sure that the blade is centered by fitting it to the guide Technical data. on the drive disk. 355FX, 355FXT • Fit the support flange (F) on the output shaft so that it rests against the blade. -
Page 17: Fitting Other Guards And Cutting Attachments
ASSEMBLY • Then fasten the blade guard (A) with 4 bolts (L) in the operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening holder (N). the nut. Fitting other guards and cutting • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. attachments •... -
Page 18: Adjusting The Harness And Clearing Saw
ASSEMBLY • Screw on the trimmer head/plastic blades (H) in the Adjusting the harness opposite direction to the direction of rotation. Tighten the hip strap so that it sits securely. Tighten the chest strap under your left arm so that it fits closely around your body. - Page 19 ASSEMBLY Correct height Grass clearing Let the blade balance at a comfortable cutting height, Forestry clearing i.e. close to the ground. The machine should be supported in a harness when forestry clearing so that the cutting equipment is angled slightly forwards in relation to the ground. Adjust the height using the strap on the harness for the support hook.
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Page 20: Fuel Handling
Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and inhaling fumes. Two-stroke oil • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA Fuel two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke our air-cooled two stroke-engines. -
Page 21: Fueling
FUEL HANDLING Fueling Mixing • Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. -
Page 22: Starting And Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The WARNING! The complete clutch cover most common reason why cracks are formed is that and shaft must be fitted before the sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the machine is started, otherwise the clutch... - Page 23 Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. without setting the choke control in the choke position. 355RX, 355FRM Start throttle: (355FX, 355FXT, 355RX, 355FRM) Set the throttle to the start position by moving the choke control to the choke position and then returning it to its original position.
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Page 24: Working Techniques
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Take great care when cutting a tree that is under tension. A tree that is under tension may spring back to its normal position before or after being cut. If you IMPORTANT! position yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the This section describes the basic safety precautions for wrong place the tree may hit you or the machine and working with clearing saws and trimmers. - Page 25 WORKING TECHNIQUES • Control the felling direction (take advantage of the Working methods wind). WARNING! Machines fitted with saw blades or grass blades can be thrown WARNING! Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a fixed object.
- Page 26 WORKING TECHNIQUES conditions, so that cleared stems fall in the cleared 3 o’clock and 5 o’clock so that the direction of rotation area of the stand. of the blade pushes the bottom of the tree to the left. • To fell a tree forwards, the bottom of the tree should be pulled backwards.
- Page 27 WORKING TECHNIQUES Brush cutting with a saw blade • Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet apart. Move forward after the return stroke and stand firmly again. • Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground.
- Page 28 WORKING TECHNIQUES Cutting • The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool.
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Page 29: Maintenance
The L and H-jets are used to adjust the supply of fuel to match the rate that air is admitted, which is Your Husqvarna product has been designed and controlled with the throttle. If they are screwed manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful clockwise the air/fuel ratio becomes leaner (less fuel) emissions. - Page 30 MAINTENANCE Low speed jet L Setting procedure with a load (Trimmer head should be used) Try to find the highest idling speed, turning the low speed Ensure the length of the trimmer cord is correct, i.e. needle L clockwise respectively counter-clockwise. When exactly reaches the knife on the trimmer guard.
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Page 31: Muffler
MAINTENANCE Cooling system Proceed as follows: Run the machine at idle. Press the start throttle lock as described under the heading Starting and stopping. If the start throttle speed is too low (below 4000 rpm), To keep the working temperature as low as possible the turn the adjuster screw A clockwise until the cutting machine is equipped with a cooling system. -
Page 32: Bevel Gear
Running problems can occur when using the machine in should check that the bevel gear is filled three-quarters the cold and snowy conditions caused by: full with grease. Use HUSQVARNA special grease. • Too low engine temperature. The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need to be changed except if repairs are carried out. - Page 33 IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that described in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer). IMPORTANT! 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.
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Page 34: Maintenance Schedule
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 manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop. -
Page 35: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 355FX 355FXT 355RX 355FRM Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3,25/53,3 3,25/53,3 3,25/53,3 3,25/53,3 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,77/45 1,77/45 1,77/45 1,77/45 Stroke, inch/mm 1,32/33,5 1,32/33,5 1,32/33,5 1,32/33,5 Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800 2800 2800 Recommended max. speed, rpm... - Page 36 TECHNICAL DATA 355FX, 355FXT Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no. Centre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 25,4 mm Output shaft thread M12 Multi 275-4 (Ø 275 4 teeth) Set 502 46 49-01 Grass blade/grass cutter Multi 300-3 (Ø 300 3 teeth) Set 502 46 49-01 Multi 350-3 (Ø...
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Page 37: Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement
Your emission control system charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest & includes Parts such as the carburetor and the ignition Garden servicing dealer. If you have any questions system. - Page 38 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized servicing dealers. MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS Any Husqvarna Forest & Garden approved replacement...
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