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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 1 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM
Operator′s manual
524 L 525 LST
525 RJD 525 RS
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
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15 m 50FT H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 2 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Only use non-metallic, flexible WARNING! Clearing saws, cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer brushcutters and trimmers can be heads with trimmer cord. dangerous! Careless or incorrect 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 Primer bulb operator's manual. Please read
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 3 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM CONTENTS Contents Note the following before KEY TO SYMBOLS starting: Symbols ................................................................ 2 Please read the operator's manual carefully. CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 3 WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing Note the following bef
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 4 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM 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 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 m
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 5 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM WHAT IS WHAT? 10 12 11 26 17 35 14 18 16 24 9 23 13 8 6 32 25 15 7 19 8 31 7 5 28 32 9 4 20 27 21 34 33 30 28 3 29 2 22 4 1 What is what? 1 Trimmer head 19 Drive disc 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 20 Combination spanner 3 Bevel gear 21 Allen key 4 Cutting attachment guard 22 Locking pin 5 Shaft 23 Operator′s manual 6 Loop handle 24 Support cup 7 Throttle trigger 25 Blade 8 Stop switch 26 Shaft coupling (525 R
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 6 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important WARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the ! IMPORTANT! machine is equipped with a spring- loaded stop switch and can be started by The machine is only designed for trimming grass. low speed and force on the starter The only accessories you can operate with this engine handle, even small children under some unit are the cu
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 7 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GLOVES WARNING! Never use a machine with Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g. when fitting faulty safety equipment. The machine's ! cutting attachments. safety equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section. If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired. Throttle lockout BOOTS The throttle lockout
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 8 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS See instructions under the heading Start. Start the Vibration damping system machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must be checked. See instructions under the heading Your
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 9 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For mufflers it is very important that you follow the Quick release instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your There is an easily accessible, quick release fitted at the machine. front as a safety precaution in case the engine catches Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. fire, or in any other situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and h
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 10 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment WARNING! Bear in mind that: ! This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of blade thrust. The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can • Obtain maximum cutting performance. start a fire. Never start the machine • Extend the life of cutting equipment. indoors or near combustible material!
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 11 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General rules Trimmer head IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and Only use cutting attachments with the guards we evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine will recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. generate harmful vibration. • Only use the recommended trimmer heads and trimmer cords. These have been tested by the manufacturer to suit a particular engine s
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 12 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM ASSEMBLY • Screw the screw through the handle and handlebar. Fitting the loop handle (524 L, 525 Tighten it. LST, 525 RJD) • Unscrew the knob from the handlebar mounting. • Position the handlebar as shown. Fit the mounting components and tighten the knob lightly. • Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft. • Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop ha
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 13 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM ASSEMBLY • Screw on the trimmer head/plastic blades (H) in the Assembling the cutting opposite direction to the direction of rotation. equipment H WARNING! H ! When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that the raised • To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse section on the drive disc/support flange order. engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutting attachment. If the cutting A
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 14 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM ASSEMBLY CAUTION! Use the recommended blade guard. See the Dismantling Technical data section. • Loosen the coupling by turning the knob (at least 3 • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. times). • Turn the output shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing. • Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft. • Place the blade (D), support cup (E)
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 15 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM ASSEMBLY Correct height Standard harness Adjust the shoulder strap so that the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground. Quick release There is an easily accessible, quick release fitted at the front as a safety precaution in case the engine catches fire, or in any other situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. Correct balance Let the cutting attachment rest lightly on the ground. If
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 16 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM 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 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, 90 octane (RON). If your machine is equipped with a change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that catalytic converter (see chapter on Technical data) a
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 17 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fueling • 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 fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of WARNING! Taking the following petrol. precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: ! • Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine’s fuel tank
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 18 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM STARTING AND STOPPING trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or Check before starting are cracked. Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are f
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 19 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM STARTING AND STOPPING Choke: Move choke control up to choke position. use gloves. Do not use a machine with damaged spark plug cap. WARNING! When the engine is started For throttle handles with a start throttle with the choke in either the choke or ! start throttle positions the cutting lock: attachment will start to rotate Set the throttle to the start position by first pressing the immediately. throttle lockout and
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H1155734-26,524L,525LST,RJD,.fm Page 20 Friday, March 8, 2013 7:19 AM WORKING TECHNIQUES 6 Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the General working instructions machine on the right side of your body. IMPORTANT! This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with brush cutters and trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider
