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Operator’s manual (EPA) 327ES 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...
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING! Edgers can be Always wear approved protective dangerous! Careless or incorrect gloves. 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 operator’s manual.
CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ..............2 Please read the operator’s manual carefully. CONTENTS Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission Contents ............... 3 control devices and system may be performed by any Note the following before starting: ......3 nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
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.
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what? Grease filler cap 14 Spark plug cap and spark plug Angle gear 15 Starter handle Blade guard 16 Air filter cover Shaft 17 Fuel tank Loop handle 18 Locking screw Handle adjustment 19 Washers Stop switch 20 Support flange Throttle lockout...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for edging lawns. An edger can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the The only accessories you can operate with this engine operator or others.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHING the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting. Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Stop switch Vibration damping system Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a WARNING! The inside of the muffler significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with contain chemicals that may be a spark arrestor screen. Check whether the muffler on carcinogenic.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Locking screw The locking screw secures the cutting attachment on the output shaft. Protect your hand from injury when assembling, use the blade guard as protection when tightening with a socket spanner. When fitting, tighten the screw in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the loop handle Assembling the cutting equipment WARNING! • Position the handle on the shaft. Note that the handle When fitting the cutting attachment it is must be mounted below the arrow on the shaft. extremely important that the raised section on the drive disc/support flange •...
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ASSEMBLY Tighten the locking screw to a torque of 18-28 Nm (1.8-2.8 kpm). Remove the locking pin. CAUTION! Do not forget to remove the locking pin before using the machine. 12 – English...
Two-stroke oil measures. • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. our air-cooled two stroke-engines. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and inhaling fumes.
FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fueling • 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.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping • Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Discard WARNING! The complete clutch cover the support flange if it is cracked. and shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal...
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STARTING AND STOPPING apply full throttle; the throttle will automatically disengage from the start setting. 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.
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Safety instructions before starting work IMPORTANT INFORMATION This section describes the basic safety rules for working • Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects, with edgers. such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain etc.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic safety rules Basic working techniques Safety instructions while working Look around you: • To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot • Always ensure you have a safe and stable working affect your control of the machine. position.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES are using the machine) can lead to serious engine damage. • Be especially careful when pulling the edger towards you during work. • If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug.
Basic setting • The basic carburetor settings are adjusted during Your Husqvarna product has been designed and testing at the factory. The basic setting is richer than manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful the optimal setting and should be maintained for the emissions.
MAINTENANCE Muffler Cooling system CAUTION! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic To keep the working temperature as low as possible the converter. See chapter on Technical data to see whether machine is equipped with a cooling system. your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter. The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator.
See instructions under the heading Oiling the air filter. Oiling the air filter Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil, art. no. 531 00 92-48. CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug The filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/ through the filter.
Set the desired cutting depth. • Tighten the wing nut. CAUTION! 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. Your warranty does not cover damage or liability caused by the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by HUSQVARNA.
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. Daily Weekly Monthly Maintenance maintenance maintenance maintenance Clean the outside of the machine. Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from a safety point of view.
If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, Husqvarna Forest & Garden. the part will be repaired or replaced by Husqvarna Forest & Garden at no cost. Any such part repaired or replaced OWNER′S WARRANTY...
EPA may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Husqvarna Forest & Garden will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.