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Operator's manual (CARB II, EPA II)
326HDA55
X-series
326HE3 , 326HE4
X-series X-series
Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using the machine. English
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SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols • Arrows which show limits for handle mounting. WARNING! The hedge trimmer can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious, even fatal injury. • Always wear approved protective gloves. Read through the Operator‘s Manual carefully and understand the content before using the hedge trimmer. • Use anti-slip and stable boots. Always use • Ear protection • Approved eye protection Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirement
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CONTENTS Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product List of contents development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols ............................................................................... 2 CONTENTS Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control List of contents .................................................................... 3 devices and systems may be performed by any n
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective eqipment The machine’s protective equipment This section describes the hedge trimmer’s protective equip- IMPORTANT INFORMATION ment, its function and how checks and maintenance are • Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause ”What is what” to locate where this equipment is positioned on serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely your ma
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Vibration damping system 5. Muffler The hedge trimmer is The muffler is designed to give equipped with a vibration the lowest possible noise level damping system, which is and to direct the engine‘s designed to give as vibra- exhaust fumes away from the tion-free and comfortable operator. Muffler fitted with use as possible. catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful The hedge trimmer’s exhaust components. vibration damping system In countries that have a warm
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Control, maintenance and service of WARNING! the hedge trimmer’s protective Never use a machine with defective safety ! equipment. The safety equipment should equipment be maintained as described in this section. If your machine does not meet any of these controls you should contact IMPORTANT INFORMATION your service workshop. • All service and repairs to the machine require special training. • This applies especially to the machine‘s safety WARNING! equipment. If the machine
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Muffler 7. Blade guard (326HDA55) • Never use a machine that • Check that the blade has a defective muffler. guard is not damaged or distorted. • Check regularly that the muffler is secure. • Replace the blade guard if it is bent or damaged. • If your muffler is fitted with a spark arrest screen then it should be cleaned regularly. A blocked screen leads to the engine overheating with serious damage as a result. Never use a muffler with a defective spark arrest screen. 6.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fuel safety General safety instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION • Always use a fuel container with an anti- • The machine is only designed for cutting spill valve. branches and twigs. • Never fill the machine • Never use the machine if you are tired, if you while the engine is have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking running. Always stop the medicines that can affect your sight, your engine and let it cool for judgement or the control of your body. a few minutes before • Use
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions when Protective instructions while working using the hedge trimmer • Always ensure you have a safe and firm working WARNING! position. The hedge trimmer can cause serious ! personal injury. Read the safety instructions carefully. Learn how to use the machine. • Always use both hands to hold the machine. Hold the machine on the side WARNING! of the body. Cutting tool. Do not touch the tool ! without first switching off the engine. • Use your right hand to o
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protective instructions when Changing the hedge trimmer angle work is completed • The transport guard should always be fitted to the blades (326HE3, 326HE4) when the machine is not in use. • Loosen the knob on the angle adjuster. • Ensure the blades have stopped and remove the spark plug • Grasp the handle on the cable from the spark plug before carrying out cleaning, angle adjuster, adjust to repairs or an inspection. the desired angle and tighten the knob. • Always wear hea
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4 WHAT IS WHAT? 21 7 11 326HE4 326HDA55 23 1 21 3 19 20 6 9 2 10 12 26 22 18 17 5 15 13 8 25 28 16 24 27 14 What is what on the hedge trimmer? 1. Blade 15 Choke 2. Grease nipple (3) 16. Fuel pump 3. Gearbox 17. Air filter cover 4. Blade guard (326HDA55) 18. Clutch cover 5. Shaft 19. Hand guard fastening screw (326HDA55, 326HE3) 6. Front handle(326HDA55,326HE3) 20. Handle angle adjuster (326HE3, 326HE4) 7. Front handle(326HE4) 21. Angle adjuster knob 8. Throttle trigger 22. Hand guard (326HDA55,
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ASSEMBLY Fitting the cutting attachment Fitting the hand guard and loop handle(326HDA55/326HE3) 1. Assemble the hand guard Lay the hedge trimmer on a and loop handle by flat surface before fitting the screwing them together. cutting attachment. Otherwise Take care to align the the cutting attachment may holes in both parts. not be fitted straight. 2. Slide the loop handle and 1. Fit the cutting attachment the hand guard onto the to the shaft. shaft. NOTE! Make sure the drive shaft on the shaft i
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FUEL HANDLING Mixture Fuel NOTE! • Always mix petrol and oil in a clean container intended for The machine is fitted with a two-stroke engine and must petrol. always be run on a mixture of petrol and two-stroke oil. It is • Always start by filling half the quantity of petrol required. important to measure the quantity of oil accurately, to ensure Then add the entire oil quantity. Mix (shake) the fuel the correct mixture ratio. Small discrepancies in the amount of mixture. Fill the remaining quan
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START AND STOP Warm engine Control before starting IGNITION: • Inspect the working area. Remove objects that can be Set the stop switch to the thrown. start position. • Check the blades. Never use blades that are dull, CHOKE: cracked or damaged. A Set the choke control in the • Check that the hedge choke position and then trimmer is in full back again to its original working order. Check position (B) that all nuts and bolts are In this way only the start B tightened correctly. throttle is applie
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MAINTENANCE Basic setting Carburettor • The carburettor is set to its basic setting when test run at Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured the factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. setting and should be kept during the machine’s first After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has working hours. Thereafter the carburettor should be finely broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance
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MAINTENANCE Correctly adjusted carburettor Adjusting the idle speed, T A correctly adjusted carburettor means that the machine Adjust the idling speed with accelerates without hesitation and the machine 4-cycles a little the screw T, if it is necessary at max speed. Furthermore, the cutting attachment must not to readjust. First turn the rotate/move at idling. A too lean adjusted low speed needle L idle speed adjusting screw T may cause starting difficulties and bad acceleration. clockwise until
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MAINTENANCE Muffler Cooling system NOTE! To maintain as low operat- Some mufflers are fitted with catalytic converters. See “Tech- ing temperature as possible nical data” to find out if your machine is equipped with a the engine is equipped with catalytic converter. a cooling system. The muffler is designed to The cooling system consists 4 dampen the noise level and to of: 3 direct the exhaust fumes away 1. An air intake on the from the user. The exhaust 2 starter unit. fumes are hot and can 2.
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MAINTENANCE Air filter Gearbox The air filter (A) should be There are three grease nipples cleaned regularly removing on the gearbox. Use a grease dust and dirt to avoid: gun to top up with grease. This should be carried out • carburettor malfunction after approximately every 20 • starting problems working hours. Use • reduced engine power Husqvarna special grease, • unnecessary wear to No. 503 98 96-01. engine parts • abnormal fuel Note that the gearbox must consumption not be filled completely
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance • Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function. • Check stop switch function. • Check that the blades do not rotate while idling or when the choke is in the start position. • Clean the exterior of the machine. • Check that the harness is undamaged.(326HE4) • Check the blade guard for damage or cracks. • Change the guard in case of impacts or cracks. • Check that the blade
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TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 326HDA55 326HE3 326HE4 Engine 3 Displacement, cu in/cm 1,50/24,5 1,50/24,5 1,50/24,5 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,34/34 1,34/34 1,34/34 Stroke length, inch/mm 1,06/27 1,06/27 1,06/27 Idling speed, rpm 2 700 2 700 2 700 Recommended max. speed rpm 10 000 10 000 10 000 Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893 0,9 kW/9 000 r/min 0,9 kW/9 000 r/min 0,9 kW/9 000 r/min Catalytic converter muffler Yes Yes Yes Speed-regulated ignition system Yes Yes Yes Ignition system Manufacturer/
