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Operator ′s manual
326HDA55
X-series
326HE3 326HE4
X-series
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure y ou
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special Symbols certification requirements for certain markets. WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a The engine is switched off by moving the stop hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous switch to the stop position. CAUTION! The tool that can cause serious or even fatal stop switch automatically returns to the start injury. It is extremely important that you position. In order to prevent unintention
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Symbols ....................................................................... 2 Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing CONTENTS impairment. So always use approved hearing protection. Contents ...................................................................... 3 Note the following before starting: ....
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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 Charles XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant. During the more than 300 years of beeing, the Husqvarna factory has produced a l
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WHAT IS WHAT? 326HE4 326HDA55 What is what? 1 Cutter 16 Air purge 2 Grease nipple and plug for filling lubricant. 17 Air filter cover 3 Bevel gear 18 Clutch cover 4 Blade guard (326HDA55) 19 Hand guard mounting screw (326HDA55/326HE3) 5 Shaft 20 Angle adjustment handle (326HE3, 326HE4) 6 Front handle (326HDA55/326HE3) 21 Angle adjustment knob 7 Front handle (326HE4) 22 Hand guard (326HDA55/326HE3) 8 Throttle control 23 Combination spanner 9 Stop switch 24 Operator ′s manual 10 Throttl
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important WARNING! 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 PROTECTION twigs. Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise Never use a machine that has been modified in any way reduction. from its original specification. Never use the machine if you are tire
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its original ′ ′ Machine′′s safety equipment position when you release it. This section describes the machine ′s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine. The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a Vibration damping system significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitted with this kind of mesh. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing
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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. Lock the screws using the locking nut on the top of the bar. Check that the screws are loose enough to allow the washers under the screw heads to slide sideways. When the blades are correctly
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ASSEMBLY Fitting the hand guard and loop Fitting the cutting head handle (326HDA55) (326HDA55/326HE3) It is important that the hedge trimmer is laid on a flat surface when you fit the cutting head. Otherwise the cutting head may 1 Assemble the hand guard and loop handle by screwing not be fitted straight. them together. Take care to align the holes in both parts. 1 Fit the cutting head to the shaft. CAUTION! Make sure the drive shaft inside the shaft engages with the recess in the cutting head
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ASSEMBLY Fitting the impact guard (326HE4) Fit the guard using the three screws and washers. Fit the two short screws in hole A. Tighten the screws to a torque of 4 Nm. After the machine has been in use for around 20 hours, re-tighten the screws to 4 Nm. English – 11
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FUEL HANDLING Petrol Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. CAUTION! Always use a quality petrol/oil mixture at least 90 octane (RON). If your machine is equipped with a catalytic 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change converter (see chapter on Technical data) always use a good your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in quality unleaded petrol/oil mixture. Leaded
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FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fuelling • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the WARNING! Taking the following precautions, fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. will lessen the risk of fire: • Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the ! machine’s fuel tank. Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engin
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STARTING AND STOPPING Choke: Check before starting Set the choke control in the choke position. • Inspect the working area. Remove any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Never use blades that are dull, cracked or damaged. Warm engine Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. • Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws are tight. • Make sure the g
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Safety instructions while working General working instructions IMPORTANT! This section takes up the basic safety precautions for • Always ensure you have a safe and stable working working with a hedge trimmer. position. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to • Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or machine at the side of your body. your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you co
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Safety instructions after completing work Changing the hedge trimmer angle • The transport guard should always be fitted to the cutting (326HE3, 326HE4) attachment when the machine is not in use. • Loosen the knob on the shaft (clockwise). • Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. • Always wear heavy-duty gloves when repairing the cutting attachment. This is extremely s
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WORKING TECHNIQUES • Tighten the knob. WARNING! Do not hold the cutting head when you adjust the angle. The blades are ! sharp and you could easily cut yourself. Transport position (326HE4) Once the work has been completed fold the cutting unit back against the shaft to simplify transport and storage of the hedge trimmer. 1 Turn off the engine. 2 Loosen the knob on the shaft (clockwise). 3 Grip the handle on the cutting unit and angle the cutting unit upwards. At an angle of 90 degrees ther
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MAINTENANCE Basic setting Carburettor • The basic carburettor 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. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the machine is in use. The carburettor should then be finely engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run at p
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MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Correctly adjusted carburettor Adjust the idle speed with the idle adjustment screw T, if When the carburettor 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. Then turn the idle speed. It is also important that the blades do not move when adjustment screw T anticlockwise until the blades stop.
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MAINTENANCE Cooling system Air filter To keep the working temperature as low as possible the The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt machine is equipped with a cooling system. in order to avoid: • Carburettor malfunctions 4 • Starting problems 3 • Loss of engine power 2 • Unnecessary wear to engine parts. • Excessive fuel consumption. Clean the filter every 25 hours, or more regularly if conditions 1 are exceptionally dusty. The cooling system consists of: 1 Air intake on
