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Operator′s manual
232R 235R 235FR
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 KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless trimmer cord. 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 operator’s Noise emission to the environment manual. according to the European Community’
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS • Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Symbols ....................................................................... 2 CONTENTS WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can Contents ...................................................................... 3 result in permanent hearing impairment. So ! 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 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 more than 300 years of beeing, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot
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WHAT IS WHAT? 28 27 What is what? 1 Blade 15 Air purge 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 16 Air filter cover 3 Bevel gear 17 Handle adjustment 4 Cutting attachment guard 18 Locking nut 5 Shaft 19 Support flange 6 Handlebar 20 Support cup 7 Throttle control 21 Drive disc 8 Stop switch 22 Trimmer head 9 Throttle lockout 23 Socket spanner 10 Support eyes for harness 24 Operator′s manual 11 Cylinder cover 25 Transport guard 12 Starter handle 26 Allen key 13 Fuel tank 27 Locking pin 14 Choke
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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 trimming grass, grass HELMET clearing and/or forestry clearing. A helmet should be worn if the trees being cleared are taller The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit than 2 m. are the cutting attachments we recommen
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its ′′ Machine′′s safety equipment original 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 of
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or Cutting attachment guard deformation. Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the ! in people who have impaired circulation. operator from accidental contact with the cutti
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Locking nut A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment. When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it, Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment machine. rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left-hand thread.) When loosening and tightening the sa
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades Saw blades are intended for cutting fibrous types of wood. • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and cutters Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting using a single-cut flat file. coarse grass. • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade. A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass. WARNING! Always discard a blade that
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS so, this should be done before filing with a round file. The top edges must be filed down by the same amount for all the teeth. • Adjust the blade setting. This should be 1 mm. Trimmer head IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate harmful vibration. • Only use the recommended trimmer heads and trimmer cords. These have been tested by the manufacturer to suit a particular engine size. T
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ASSEMBLY Fitting the handlebar (232R) Fitting the handlebar (235R, 235FR) • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar, (see diagram). handlebar, (see diagram). • Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole in • Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole in the handlebar. the handleb
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ASSEMBLY Transport position, handlebar Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter (232R) • The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easier transportation and storage. • Loosen the knob. Turn the handlebar clockwise so that the throttle handle rests against the engine. G • Now twist the handlebar around the shaft. Tighten the F knob. E D A B C • Fit the transport guard to the cutting attachment. L Assembling the cutting equipment M WARNING! • The blade guard (A) i
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ASSEMBLY Fitting a blade guard, grass blade Fitting the blade guard and saw and grass cutter (235R, 235FR) blade (232R) • Secure the adapter (H) using the four screws (I). G F I E H D B A C • The blade guard (A) is fitted using 4 screws (L) as shown. CAUTION! Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. A L • Hook the blade guard/combination guard (A) onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt. CAUTION! Ensure that the
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ASSEMBLY arrow in the diagram shows the area where you should guard as possible. To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening the opposite direction to the direction of rotation (Caution! the nut. left-hand thread). • When loosening and tightening the saw blade nut, there is Fitting the blade guard and saw a risk of injury from the teeth of the saw blade. You should therefore always ensure that your hand is shielded by the blade (235R, 23
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ASSEMBLY • Place the cover (I) and the support flange (F) on the • Screw on the trimmer head (H) in the opposite direction to output shaft. the direction of rotation. • Fit the nut (G). Tighten the nut to a torque of 35-50 Nm H (3.5-5 kpm). Use the socket spanner in the tool kit. Grasp the handle of the spanner as close to the trimmer guard as possible. To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation (Caution! left- hand thread). • Tighten the trim
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ASSEMBLY Hang the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the two Spreading the load on your shoulders hooks on the plate holder (M). Bend the guard around the A well-adjusted harness and machine makes work much shaft and tighten it with the bolt (L) on the opposite side of easier. Adjust the harness for the best working position. the shaft. Use the locking pin (C). Place the locking pin in Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed the groove on the screw head and ti
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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 fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. WARNING! Taking the following 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 engin
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STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most WARNING! The complete clutch cover and common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp shaft must be fitted before the machine is ! corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while started, otherwise the clutch can come loose sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull and cause personal inju
