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Operator’s manual (CARB II, EPA II)
326E
X-SERIES
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine.
English
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15 m 50FT EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Symbols • Arrows which show limits for han- dle mounting. WARNING! The edger can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the • Always wear approved protective operator or others. gloves. Read through the Operator's Manu- al carefully and understand the • Use anti-slip and stable boots. content before using the machine. Always use: • A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects. • Ear protection • Appr
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CONTENTS Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development List of contents and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and ap- pearance of products without prior notice. SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols ................................................................................2 Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission con- CONTENTS trol devices and systems may be performed by any non- List of contents ..............................................................
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment The machine’s safety equipment This section describes the machine’s safety equipment, its func- IMPORTANT INFORMATION tion and how checks and maintenance are carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter “What is what” to • An edger used incorrectly or carelessly can become a locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.) dangerous tool, that can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Vibration damping 5. Muffl er system The muffl er is designed to give the lowest possible noise Your machine is equipped with level and to direct the engine’s a vibration damping system, exhaust fumes away from the which is designed to give as operator. Muffl ers equipped vibration-free and comfortable with a catalytic converter are use as possible. also designed to reduce the hazardous substances in the The use of incorrect cutting exhaust fumes. equipment incre
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Cutting attachment Control, maintenance and service of guard the machine’s safety equipment • Ensure that the guard is un- damaged and is not cracked. IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Replace the guard if it has • All service and repairs to the machine require special been exposed to impact or is training. cracked. • This applies especially to the machine’s safety equipment. If the machine does not meet any of the • Always use the prescribed controls listed below you should
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Cutting equipment 7. Locking nut • Protect your hand from injury The two basic rules: when assembling, use the blade guard as protection 1. Only use the cutting equip- when tightening with a socket ment we recommend! See spanner. Tighten the nut by chapter “Technical data”. turning against the direction of rotation. Loosen the nut by turning in the direction of rotation. (NOTE! the nut has 2. Check the cutting equip- a left-hand thread). ment with regard to da
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions Safety instructions regarding the surround- ings IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Never allow children to use the machine. • The machine is only designed for cutting the edges of lawns. • Ensure no one comes closer than 15 metres when working. • The only accessories to be used with the engine unit • Never allow anyone else to use the machine without fi rst ensur- as a drive source are the cutting units we recommend ing that they have understood the conten
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Start Fuel safety WARNING! • Always use a fuel container When the engine starts with the choke lever with an anti-spill valve. in the choke or starter throttle position the ! cutting tool (blade or trimmer) starts to rotate • Never fi ll the machine while immediately. the engine is running. Stop the engine and allow it to cool for a few minutes before • The complete clutch cover refuelling. with shaft must be fi tted be- fore the machine is started, • Provide good venti
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions Basic working techniques Safety instructions while working IMPORTANT INFORMATION • This section takes up the basic safety precautions for • Always ensure you have a working with the edger. safe and fi rm foothold. • 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 hold the machine with both hands. Hold the ma- • Avoid all usage which you conside
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions after completing work • Ensure the blade has stopped before cleaning, car- rying out repairs or an inspec- tion. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. • Wear heavy-duty gloves when carrying out repairs on the edger. • Store the machine out of reach of children. • Only use original spare parts with repair. English – 11
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WHAT IS WHAT? 1 4 21 4 20 1 26 24 What is what on the edger? 1. Blade 15. Air fi lter cover 2. Grease fi ller cap 16. Clutch cover 3. Angle gear 17. Handlebar adjustment 4. Blade guard 18. Locking nut 5. Shaft 19. Support fl ange 6. Loop handlebar 20. Drive disc 7. Throttle 21 Locking handle 8. Stop switch 22. Socket spanner 9. Throttle trigger lock 23. Operator‘s Manual 10. Cylinder cover 24. Locking pin 11. Starter handle 25. Allen key 12. Fuel tank 26. Carburetor screwdriver 13. Choke 27. Spark
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ASSEMBLY Assembling the loop handlebar Assembling the blade Fit the blade as follows: • Position the handle on the shaft. Note that the handle 1. Fit the drive disc (A) on must be mounted below the the outgoing shaft. Make arrow on the shaft. sure that the edge that fi ts in the hole of the blade is • Fit the bolt, securing plate facing outward. and wing nut as shown in the diagram. 2. Block the blade rotation by inserting locking pin in • Tighten the wing nut. the hole behind the blad
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FUEL HANDLING Mixture Fuel mixture • Always mix gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. NOTE! The edger is fi tted with two-stroke engines and must always • Always start by fi lling half the quantity of gasoline required. be run on a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. To ensure Then add the entire oil quantity. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. the correct mixture proportions it is important to measure the Fill the remaining quantity of gasoline. quantity of oil accurately
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START AND STOP CHOKE: Set the choke control Control before starting in the choke position. For reasons of safety follow these recommendations! • Check that the support fl ange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Replace the support fl ange if it is cracked. • Ensure that the nut has not lost its tightening capac- ity The nut lock shall have a locking torque of at least 1.5Nm. The nut‘s tightening torque shall be 35-50 Nm. WARNING! When the engine starts wit
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MAINTENANCE Basic setting Carburetor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifi cations that reduce harmful emissions. • The carburetor is set to its basic setting when test run at the After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has factory. The basic setting should be kept during the machine‘s broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance and fi rst working hours. Thereafter the carburetor should be fi nely producing the least amount of har
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MAINTENANCE Final setting of the idling speed T Correctly adjusted carburetor A correctly adjusted carburetor means that the machine ac- celerates without hesitation and the machine 4-cycles a little Adjust the idling speed with the at max speed. Furthermore, the cutting attachment must not screw T, if it is necessary to re- rotate/move at idling. A too lean adjusted low speed needle L adjust. First turn the idle speed may cause starting diffi culties and bad acceleration. adjusting screw T
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MAINTENANCE Cooling system Muffl er with catalytic converter To maintain as low operating A muffl er fi tted with a catalytic converter reduces the extent of temperature as possible the the following substances in the exhaust fumes: engine is equipped with a cool- ing system. • Hydrocarbons (HC). Some hydrocarbons in gasoline and the The cooling system consists exhaust are carcinogenic. of: • Nitric oxides (NO). Irritating for the breathing air-ways. • Aldehydes. The most common formaldehyde,
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MAINTENANCE Air fi lter Lubricating the fl exible drive axle The air fi lter should be cleaned Inside the edger‘s drive shaft regularly removing dust and is a fl exible drive axle. The dirt to avoid: fl exible drive axle should be • carburetor malfunction regularly lubricated after 30 • starting problems hours of operation. Loosen • reduced engine power the two screws on the angle • unnecessary wear to engine gear and remove it. The parts fl exible drive axle is easily • abnormal fuel consu
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MAINTENANCE NOTE: Use only HUSQVARNA replacement parts. Use of other brands of replacement parts can cause damage to your unit or injury to the operator or others. Your warranty does not cover damage or liability caused by the use of accessories and/or at- tachments not specifi cally recommended by HUSQVARNA. Maintenance schedule Below you will fi nd some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance • Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function. • Check stop switch funct
