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Operator’s manual
327HDA65
X-series
327HE3 327HE4
X-series X-series
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS Always wear approved protective Symbols gloves. WARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes. read and understand the contents Other symbols/decals on the of this operator’s manual. machine refer to special Please read the operator’s manual certification requirements for carefully and make sure you
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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 before starting: ........................ 3 ! impairment. So always use
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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 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. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lo
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WHAT IS WHAT? 327HE4 327HDA65 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 (327HDA65) 19 Hand guard mounting screw (327HDA65, 327HE3) 5 Shaft 20 Angle adjustment handle (327HE3, 327HE4) 6 Front handle (327HDA65, 327HE3) 21 Angle adjustment knob 7 Front handle (327HE4) 22 Hand guard (327HDA65, 327HE3) 8 Throttle control 23 Combination spanner 9 Stop switch 24 Operator’s manual 10 Throttl
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for cutting branches and Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it twigs. into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and Never use a machine that has been modified in any way understand the contents of this operator’s manual. from its original specification. You must use approve
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHING the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting. Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts A sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. FIRST AID KIT Always have a first aid kit nearby. B Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS position then the carburettor idle setting must be adjusted. Vibration damping system See instructions under the heading Maintenance. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier. Stop switch The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine′s handle unit. R
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a WARNING! Bear in mind that: significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor screen. Check whether the muffler on ! your machine is fitted with this kind of screen. The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material! Blades For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instruct
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Gear The gear housing gets hot when the machine has been in use. To avoid burning yourself do not touch the gear housing. 10 – English
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ASSEMBLY Fitting the hand guard and loop Fitting the cutting head handle (327HDA65) (327HDA65, 327HE3) It is important that the hedge trimmer is laid on a flat surface when you fit the cutting head. Otherwise the 1 Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle. cutting head may not be fitted straight. 2 Fit the nut and screw. Do not overtighten. 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. 2 Tighten the
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ASSEMBLY Fitting the impact guard (327HE4) 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. A 12 – English
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FUEL HANDLING Gasoline Fuel safety Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. CAUTION! Always use a quality gasoline/oil mixture with 2 If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, an octane rating of at least 87 octane ((RON+MON)/2). If change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that your machine is equipped with a catalytic converter (see has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. chapter
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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. Add the remaining amount of WARNING! Taking the following gasoline. precautions, 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
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STARTING AND STOPPING Starting Check before starting Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. • 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. Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. • Check that the machine is in perfect working order. Check that all nuts and screws are tight. • Make sure the gea
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STARTING AND STOPPING use gloves. Do not use a machine with damaged spark plug cap. Stopping The engine is switched off by moving the stop switch to the stop position. CAUTION! The stop switch automatically returns to the start position. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling, checking and/or performing maintenance. 16 – English
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WORKING TECHNIQUES • Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for General working instructions accidents or hazards occuring to other people or their property. IMPORTANT! Safety instructions while working 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. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. • Always ensure you have a safe and stable working position
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WORKING TECHNIQUES • Never put the machine down with the engine running • Hold the machine as close to your body as possible to unless you have it in clear sight. get the best balance. Safety instructions after completing work • The transport guard should always be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is not in use. • Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. • Make sure that t
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WORKING TECHNIQUES • Undo the knob. 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 there is a stop position. To pass the stop position, pull out • Press the cutting unit against the hedge or some other the lock button. firm surface until the required angle is set. 4 Fold down the cutting unit against the shaft. • Tighten the knob. 5 Turn the knob (anti-clockwise). CAUTION! When the stop position
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MAINTENANCE the optimal setting and should be maintained for the Carburetor first few hours the machine is in use. The carburettor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and should then be finely adjusted. Fine adjustment manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful should be carried out by a skilled technician. emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel CAUTION! If the blades move while the engine is idling the engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run
