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Oper ator’s manual (EPA) 327LD X-series 2009-01 Please r ead 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 T O SYMBOLS Symbols W ARNING! 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 operator’s manual.
CONTENTS Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ..............2 Please read the oper ator’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: ......
Dear customer! Cong ratulations 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.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Impor tant Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPOR TANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass. A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can The only accessories you can operate with this engine cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS BOO TS original positions. This movement is controlled by two independent return springs. This arrangement means that Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting. CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Stop s witch Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting attachment increases the level of vibration. See Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. instructions under the heading Cutting equipment. The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine′s handle unit.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. • Extend the life of cutting equipment. IMPORTANT! Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to check the correct way to load the cord and the correct cord diameter.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the loop handle • Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely. • Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft. Dismantling: • Loosen the coupling by turning the knob (at least 3 times).
ASSEMBLY Assembling the cutting • Screw on the trimmer head/plastic blades (H) in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation. equipment 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.
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 WARNING! Taking the following (shake) the fuel mixture.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping • Check that the support flange is not cracked due to WARNING! The complete clutch cover fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Discard and shaft must be fitted before the the support flange if it is cracked.
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STARTING AND STOPPING 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. This can damage the machine. CAUTION! Do not put any part of your body in marked area. Contact can result in burns to the skin, or electrical shock if the spark plug cap has been damaged.
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the machine on the right side of your body. IMPORTANT! This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with a trimmer. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic working techniques Cutting • The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on parallel to the ground when cutting.
• The T-screw regulates the throttle setting at idle speed. If the T-screw is turned clockwise this gives a Your Husqvarna product has been designed and higher idle speed; turning it anti-clockwise gives a manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful lower idle speed.
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MAINTENANCE Low speed jet L High speed jet H Try to find the highest idling speed, turning the low speed The high speed jet H affects the engine power, speed, needle L clockwise respectively counter-clockwise. When temperature and fuel consumption. If the high speed jet H the highest speed has been found, turn the low speed is set too lean (screwed in too far) the engine speed will needle L 1/4 turn counter-clockwise.
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.
MAINTENANCE Spark plug Air filter The spark plug condition is influenced by: The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: • Incorrect carburetor adjustment. • Carburettor malfunctions • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil).
MAINTENANCE Oiling the air filter Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil, art. no. 531 00 92-48. The filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through the filter. You should therefore avoid skin contact. Put the filter in a plastic bag and pour the filter oil over it.
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.
537 42 54-01 The accessories have been developed mainly for the Husqvarna 125LD trimmer, but can also be used in combination with the specified power heads and have been evaluated to applicable ISO- and EN safety requirement standards by the Swedish Machinery Testing Institute.
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...
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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.
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SECTION 1: LIMITED WARRANTY Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc (“Husqvarna”) warrants the original purchaser the Husqvarna branded product to which this warranty apply (the “Product”) that the Product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for the period of the applicable “Warranty Schedule” of the Product as set forth below. Additional limitations are described in Section 2 through 6, inclusive.
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Proof of purchase must be presented to the authorized Husqvarna retailer in order to obtain warranty service. This proof must include date purchased, model number, serial number, and complete name and address of the selling retailer. To obtain the benefit of this warranty, the product believed to be defective must be delivered to an authorized Husqvarna retailer in a timely manner, no later than thirty (30) days from date of the operational problem or failure.