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Husqvarna 555FX Operator's Manual

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555FX 555FXT 555RXT
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Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
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  • Page 1 Operator’s manual 555FX 555FXT 555RXT 555FRM 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 Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer WARNING! Clearing saws, heads with trimmer cord. brushcutters and trimmers can be Other symbols/decals on the dangerous! Careless or incorrect machine refer to special use can result in serious or fatal certification requirements for injury to the operator or others.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents Technical data ............35 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY KEY TO SYMBOLS STATEMENT Symbols ..............2 YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 38 CONTENTS Note the following before Contents ............... 3 Note the following before starting: ......3 starting: INTRODUCTION •...

  • 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 brush cutter? (555RXT) 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 Brush Cutter

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter? (555FX, 555FXT) 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 (555FXT) 20 Support flange...

  • Page 7: What Is What On The Brush Cutter

    WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter? (555FRM) 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 control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lockout both move back to their Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole. original positions. This movement is controlled by two independent return springs. This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.
  • 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 cutter. Certain harnesses also have a quick release fitted If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark to 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.

  • 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 incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the Sharpening the saw blade risk of accidents. • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. A correctly sharpened blade is essential for working efficiently and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and Keep the correct setting on the saw blade! Follow our brush cutter.
  • 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.

  • Page 15: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and the machine is in a comfortable working position when it hangs from the harness. throttle CAUTION! Some models have the throttle handle fitted at the factory. • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. •...

  • Page 16: Assembling The Cutting Equipment

    ASSEMBLY Assembling the cutting • CAUTION! Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on equipment Technical data. • Fit the drive disc (B) on the angle gear’s output shaft. WARNING! • Centre the metal cup (P) on the drive disc’s blade guide.

  • Page 17: Fitting The Blade Guard And Saw Blade

    (Caution! left-hand thread). CAUTION! Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. 555FX, 555FXT • The blade guard (A) is fitted using 4 screws (L) as shown. When loosening and tightening the saw blade nut, there is a risk of injury from the teeth of the saw blade.

  • Page 18: Fitting Other Guards And Cutting Attachments

    ASSEMBLY • Then fasten the shredder blade guard (A) with 4 bolts Fitting other guards and cutting in the holder as shown. attachments • Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. Hang the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the two hooks on the plate holder (M).

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Harness And Brush Cutter

    ASSEMBLY Adjusting the harness and brush Move the strap for the support hook to the upper or the lower hole depending on if you are going to clear cutter a forest or trim grass. Tighten the hip strap so that it sits securely. WARNING! When using a brush cutter it must always be hooked securely to the harness.
  • Page 20 ASSEMBLY Adjust the height of the hanging ring as per the Correct balance instructions. (For forest clearing, the suspension Forestry clearing should hang approx. 10 cm below your hip bone.) The machine is balanced by moving the suspension 10 If you need to lower the suspension hook, for trimming ring on the machine forwards or backwards.

  • Page 21: Fuel Handling

    Two-stroke oil • Secure the machine during transport. • 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 •...

  • Page 22: Fueling

    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.

  • Page 23: Starting And Stopping

    Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine but without setting the choke control in the choke position. Start throttle: (555FX, 555FXT, 555RXT, 555FRM) Set the throttle to the start position by moving the choke control to the choke position and then returning it to its •...

  • Page 24: Heated Handles

    STARTING AND STOPPING and the throttle trigger, followed by the start throttle 555FX, 555FXT button. The throttle function is now activated. To return the engine to idle, press the throttle lockout and throttle trigger again. Heated handles 555FXT Starting Models equipped with heating elements in the handles have an on/off switch on the throttle handle to control the heat.

  • Page 25: Working Techniques

    WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions position yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place the tree may hit you or the machine and cause you to lose control. Both situations can cause IMPORTANT! serious personal injury. This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with brush cutters and trimmers.
  • Page 26 WORKING TECHNIQUES • Work systematically to and fro across the area, WARNING! Neither the operator of the clearing a width of around 4-5 m on each pass. This machine nor anyone else may attempt to exploits the full reach of the machine in both directions remove the cut material while the engine and gives the operator a convenient and varied is running or the cutting equipment is...
  • Page 27 WORKING TECHNIQUES • To fell to the left, the bottom of the tree should be wood. Small stems require more pressure, while large pushed to the right. Tilt the blade and bring it stems require less pressure. diagonally down to the right, exerting firm pressure. At the same time push the stem using the blade guard.
  • Page 28 WORKING TECHNIQUES Grass clearing using a grass blade can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage fence posts. • Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the cord to 10-12 cm and reducing the engine speed. Clearing •...
  • Page 29 WORKING TECHNIQUES Shredding dense vegetation with a shredder blade • The brush cutter is used to ”shred” vegetation, i.e. by woking it up and down through dense grass and brush. • The shredder blade must not be used on vegetation with a stem diameter larger than 2 cm.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Carburetor CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be Your Husqvarna product has been designed and turned anti-clockwise until the cutting attachment stops. manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful Adjustment of the idle speed emissions.

  • Page 31: Muffler

    Clean the filter every 25 hours, or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty. CAUTION! Never use a machine with a defective muffler. Cleaning the air filter (555FX, 555FXT) Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter. Wash it WARNING! Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and clean in warm, soapy water.

  • Page 32: Bevel Gear

    A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in operating problems and Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil, art. no. 531 00 92-48. starting difficulties. The filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs...
  • 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 Remove the air filter and air filter cover from the machine.

  • 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 authorized service workshop.

  • Page 35: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 555FX 555FXT 555RXT 555FRM Motor 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 555FX, 555FXT Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no. Centre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 25,4 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...
  • Page 37 TECHNICAL DATA 555FRM Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no. Centre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 25,4 Output shaft thread M12 Multi 275-4 (Ø 275 4 teeth) 544 16 03-01 Grass blade/grass cutter Multi 300-3 (Ø 300 3 teeth) 544 16 03-01 Multi 350-3 (Ø...

  • Page 38: Your Warranty Rights And Obligations

    REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or required maintenance, as defined in the operator’s replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no manual. charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest & Garden servicing dealer. If you have any questions 38 – English...
  • Page 39 Trimmy SII 7,0 m 12 cm 5" ~ 3,5 m ~ 15 cm "Clic" 35-50 NM...
  • Page 41 Auto 55 >1,1 Kw <1,1 Kw 2,7 mm - 9,0 m 3,0 mm - 7,5 m 3,3 mm - 6,0 m 15 cm 6" 15 cm 6" 15 cm 15 cm 6" 6"...
  • Page 42 T45, T45x 10 m 10 cm 4" 4,3 m 15 cm "Clic" 6"...
  • Page 43 T55x A 2,7 - 4,0 mm / .105 - .160" B 8 m / 26’ C 15 cm / 5.9" "Clic" 15 cm 6"...
  • Page 44 Original instructions 1153960-95 ´®z+U¢)¶5m¨ ´®z+U¢)¶5m¨ 2012-08-14...

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