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Operator ′s manual
240F 240R 250R
252RX 265RX
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 Noise emission to the environment according Symbols to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is specified in chapter WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and Technical data and on label. trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or Other symbols/decals on the machine incorrect use can result in serious or fatal refer to special certification requirements injury to the operator or others. for certain markets. Please read the operator’s manual
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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 CONTENTS hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing Contents ...................................................................... 3 protection. 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 lot o
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 6 3 5 2 7 9 1 15 4 28 16 22 18 17 1 19 19 4 4 21 26 29 27 24 23 25 What is what on the clearing saw? (240R) 1 Blade 16 Locking screw (support cup) 2 Grease filler cap 17 Support flange 3 Bevel gear 18 Support cup 4 Cutting attachment guard 19 Drive disc 5 Shaft 20 Trimmer head 6 Handlebar 21 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 22 Operator ′s manual 8 Stop switch 23 Transport guard 9 Throttle lock 24 Allen key 10 Support eyes for harness 25 Carburettor screwdriver 11 Cylinder
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 3 5 2 7 9 14 15 11 10 13 26 4 12 20 6 16 17 1 18 27 4 21 25 19 23 24 22 What is what on the clearing saw? (240F) 1 Blade 15 Handle adjustment 2 Grease filler cap 16 Locking nut 3 Bevel gear 17 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 18 Drive disc 5 Shaft 19 Socket spanner 6 Handlebar 20 Operator ′s manual 7 Throttle control 21 Transport guard 8 Stop switch 22 Allen key 9 Throttle lock 23 Carburettor screwdriver 10 Support eyes for harness 24 Locking pin 11 Cylinder cover
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 9 3 7 1 22 16 6 2 11 10 12 29 17 4 5 19 15 18 14 13 1 20 28 4 21 25 26 24 27 23 What is what on the clearing saw? (250R) 1 Blade 16 Handle adjustment 2 Grease filler cap 17 Locking screw (support cup) 3 Bevel gear 18 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 19 Support cup 5 Shaft 20 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 21 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 22 Operator ′s manual 8 Stop switch 23 Transport guard 9 Throttle lock 24 Allen key 10 Support eyes for harness 25 Carburettor screwd
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 3 1 7 9 21 5 16 11 2 10 12 4 17 6 15 18 14 13 1 27 19 20 4 24 26 25 23 22 What is what on the clearing saw? (252RX) 1 Blade 15 Fuel tank 2 Grease filler cap 16 Handle adjustment 3 Bevel gear 17 Locking nut 4 Cutting attachment guard 18 Support flange 5 Shaft 19 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 20 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 21 Operator ′s manual 8 Stop switch 22 Transport guard 9 Throttle lock 23 Allen key 10 Support eyes for harness 24 Carburettor screwdriver 11 Cylinder cover
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 11 9 15 13 7 3 14 5 1 10 12 16 4 2 6 17 18 1 22 19 4 21 20 26 24 27 25 23 What is what on the clearing saw? (265RX) 1 Blade 15 Air filter 2 Grease filler cap 16 Handle adjustment 3 Bevel gear 17 Locking nut 4 Cutting attachment guard 18 Support flange 5 Shaft 19 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 20 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 21 Operator ′s manual 8 Stop switch 22 Transport guard 9 Throttle lock 23 Allen key 10 Support eyes for harness 24 Carburettor screwdriver 11 Cylinder cover
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HEARING PROTECTION Important Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass clearing and/or forestry clearing. The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter EYE PROTECTION on Technical data. Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then Never use the machine if you are tired, if you hav
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried and that the return springs work properly. out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop. IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the machine requires specia
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always use the recommended guard for the cutting Quick release attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. There is an easily accessible, quick release fitted at the front as a safety precaution in case the engine catches fire, or in WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment any other situation that requires you to free yourself from the without an approved guard. See the chapter machine and harness. See instructions under the heading !
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced damage. after it has been put on approx. 10 times. Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose an
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General rules Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and cutters using a single-cut flat file. • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade. Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge.
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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. Thi
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ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and Fitting the handlebar throttle (240F, 252RX) (240R, 250R) • Unscrew the knob from the handlebar mounting. • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Position the handlebar as shown. Fit the mounting components and tighten the knob lightly. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar, (see diagram). • Fit the right handle to the handlebar using the screw, washer, sleeve and nut as shown. Tighten. • Align the screw hole in
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ASSEMBLY Fitting the handlebar Assembling the cutting equipment (265RX) WARNING! When fitting the cutting attachment it is ! extremely important that the raised section • Fit the left handlebar in the handlebar mounting. on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutting • Fit the right handle to the handlebar. attachment. If the cutting attachment is fitted • Adjust roughly and tighten the screws slightly. incorrectly it can result in serious and/or fatal pe
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ASSEMBLY • Fit the support flange (F) on the output shaft. Make sure To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in the opposite that the blade is centered by fitting it to the guide on the direction to the direction of rotation (Caution! left-hand support flange. thread). G • Screw the support cup (E) onto the output shaft threads F (CAUTION! Left-hand thread). Tighten to a torque of 35- D 50 Nm (3.5-5.0 kpm). Use the socket spanner in the tool kit. Note that the locking pin (C) must remain inside t
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ASSEMBLY Spreading the load on your shoulders Fitting other guards and cutting A well-adjusted harness and machine makes work much attachments easier. Adjust the harness for the best working position. Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed across both shoulders. Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. Secure the trimmer guard using the 4 screws (L) and the support plate (M) as shown. • Fit the drive disc
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ASSEMBLY Adjusting the harness Correct balance 1 Tighten the hip strap so that it sits securely. 1 Forestry clearing The machine is balanced by moving the support ring on the machine forwards or backwards. On some models the support ring is fixed, however, this will then have a number of holes for the support hook. The machine is correctly balanced when it freely hangs horizontally from the support hook. In this way the risk of hitting stones is reduced if you need to release the handlebar
