Start And Stop; Control Before Starting - Husqvarna 326HDA55X-Series, 326HE3X-Series, 326HE4X-Series Operator's Manual

Control before starting

• Inspect the working area. Remove objects that can be
thrown.
• Check the blades. Never
use blades that are dull,
cracked or damaged.
• Check that the hedge
trimmer is in full
working order. Check
that all nuts and bolts are
tightened correctly.
• Make sure the gearbox is lubricated correctly. See the
section "Lubricating the blades".
• Ensure the blades always stop when the engine is idling.
• Only use the machine for what it is intended for.
• Ensure that the handle and safety functions are in order.
Never use a machine that lacks a part or has been modified
outside of the specifications.

Start and stop

Start
!
WARNING!
The gearbox and clutch drum must be
fitted before the machine is started,
otherwise the clutch can become loose
and cause personal injury.
Always move the hedge trimmer about 3
metres from the filling position before
starting. Place the machine on a flat
surface. Bear in mind that the blades start
to move when the engine is started. Make
sure the blades cannot come into contact
with any object. Make sure that no unau-
thorised persons are in the working area,
otherwise there is a risk of serious
personal injury.
Cold engine
IGNITION:
Set the stop switch to the
start position.
CHOKE:
Set the choke control in the
choke position (A).
The choke position is also
the automatic start throttle
position.
AIR PURGE:
Press the air purge dia-
phragm repeatedly until fuel
begins to fill the diaphragm.
The diaphragm need not be
completely filled.
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START AND STOP
Warm engine
IGNITION:
Set the stop switch to the
start position.
CHOKE:
A
Set the choke control in the
choke position and then
back again to its original
position (B)
In this way only the start
B
throttle is applied with no
choke.
AIR PURGE:
Press the air purge dia-
phragm repeatedly until fuel
begins to fill the diaphragm.
The diaphragm need not be
completely filled.
Press the machine body
against the ground using your
left hand (NOTE! Do not use
your foot). Grip the starter
handle with your right hand
and slowly pull the starter
cord out until you feel some
resistance, (the starter hooks
grip) now quickly and
powerfully pull the cord.
Immediately press the choke
control in when the engine
fires and repeat until the
engine starts. When the
engine starts, quickly apply
full throttle and the start
throttle will automatically
disengage.
NOTE! Do not pull the
starter cord out completely
and do not release the starter
cord from the fully extended
position. This can damage the
hedge trimmer.
Stop
The engine is stopped by
switching the ignition off
using the stop switch.