Husqvarna gas hedge trimmer operator's manual (33 pages)
Summary of Contents for Husqvarna 323HD60
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Oper ator’s manual (EPA) 323HD60 325HD60 X-series 325HD75 X-series Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you 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 The engine is s witched off by moving the stop switch to the stop position. CAUTION! The stop switch automatically returns to the start W ARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a position. In order to prevent unintentional hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous starting, the spark plug cap must be removed tool that can cause serious or even fatal...
CONTENTS Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully. Symbols ............... Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing CONTENTS impairment. So always use approved hearing protection. Contents ..............Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control 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. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant.
WHA T IS WHA T? What is what? 1 Operator’s manual 13 Lock for handle (325HD60, 325HD75) 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 14 Fuel tank 3 Gear housing 15 Fuel cap 4 Blades 16 Air purge 5 Blade guard 17 Choke control 6 Front handle 18 Air filter cover.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Impor tant W ARNING! Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your hearing IMPORTANT! protection as soon as the engine stops. The machine is only designed for cutting branches and HEARING PR OTECTION twigs.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Mac hine ′ ′ ′ ′ s safety equipment Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it. This section descr ibes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Vibration damping system Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Y our machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. The machine ′ s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the the machine ′...
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Blades To ensure good cutting results it is important that the contact pressure between the blades is correct. The contact pressure is adjusted by turning the screws on the underside of the bar clockwise as far as they will go. Then turn the screws anticlockwise a 1/4 turn.
• In order to prevent unintentional starting of the engine, the • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two- spark plug cap must always be removed during long-term stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air- storage, if the machine is not under close supervision and cooled two stroke-engines.
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 • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. WARNING! The complete clutch cover and gear housing must be fitted before the • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are machine is started, otherwise the clutch may dull, cracked or damaged.
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STARTING AND STOPPING Starting Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord.
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions • Never work from a ladder, stool or any other raised position that is not fully secured. IMPORTANT! This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with a hedge trimmer. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Safety instructions after completing work (325HD60, 325HD75) • The hedge trimmer’s rear handle can be set in three positions by pulling out the catch. See figure. When the handle is adjusted the hedge trimmer should be idling or not running.
Basic setting • The basic carburetor settings are adjusted during testing Your Husqvarna product has been designed and at the factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful setting and should be maintained for the first few hours the emissions.
MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Correctly adjusted carburetor Adjust the idle speed with the idle adjustment screw T, if When the carburetor is correctly adjusted the machine adjustment is necessary. First turn the idle adjustment screw accelerates without hesitation and burbles a little at maximum T clockwise until the blades start to move.
If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs poorly Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil, art. no. 531 00 92-48. The at idle speed: always check the spark plug first before taking filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through any further action.
There is a grease nipple and a plug for filling lubricant on the gear housing. Use a grease gun to fill with grease. This should be done after every 60 working hours. Use Husqvarna’s special grease, no. 503 98 96-01.
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.
Forest & Garden cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of servicing dealer or call Husqvarna Forest & Garden at 1-800- receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all 487-5963.