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Operator’s manual
323RII 327R
X-series
327RD
X-series
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 Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read Only use non-metallic, flexible and understand the contents of the cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer operator’s manual. heads with trimmer cord. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you under
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before KEY TO SYMBOLS starting: Symbols ................................................................ 2 Please read the operator’s manual carefully. CONTENTS Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission Contents ............................................................... 3 control devices and system may be performed by any 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 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? 3 29 30 2 8 1 7 9 4 17 31 32 5 11 18 10 19 22 20 6 12 14 1 15 13 16 21 24 27 4 23 25 28 26 What is what on the brush cutter? 1 Blade 17 Handle adjustment 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Locking nut 3 Bevel gear 19 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 20 Support cup 5 Shaft 21 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 22 Trimmer head 7 Throttle control 23 Socket spanner 8 Stop switch 24 Operator’s manual 9 Throttle lockout 25 Transport guard 10 Suspension 26 Allen key 11 Cylinder cove
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important WARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the ! IMPORTANT! machine is equipped with a spring- loaded stop switch and can be started by The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass low speed and force on the starter clearing and/or forestry clearing. handle, even small children under some The only accessories you can operate with this engine circumstances can produce the force unit are
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS EYE PROTECTION IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor machine requires special training. This is especially true then you must also wear approved protective goggles. of the machine′s safety equipment. If your machine fails Approved protective goggles must comply with standard any of the checks described below you must contact ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countrie
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. freely and that the return springs work properly. Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked. Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard. ! See the chapter on Technical data. If an incorrect or f
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS a spark arrestor screen. Check whether the muffler on WARNING! Overexposure to vibration your machine is fitted with this kind of screen. can lead to circulatory damage or nerve ! damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Locking nut IMPORTANT! Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting check the correct way to load the cord and the correct attachment. cord diameter. Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our recommendations. Also refer to the instructions on the blade packaging. Maintain the correct blade
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General rules • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade. Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. WARNING! Always discard a blade that is bent, twisted, cracked, broken or ! Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow damaged in any other way. Never attempt our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. An to straighten a twisted blade so that it incorrectly sharpened o
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. This is especially important when a fully autom
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ASSEMBLY the machine is in a comfortable working position when Fitting the handlebar (323RII) it hangs from the harness. Tighten the knob. • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar, (see diagram). Fitting the handlebar (327Rx, 327RDx) • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the • Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole handlebar,
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ASSEMBLY • Position the handlebar as shown. Fit the mounting • Push the attachment into the coupling until the components and tighten the knob lightly. attachment snaps into place. • Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely. • Put on the harness and hang the machine from the support hook. Now make a final adjustment so that the machine is in a comfortable working position when it hangs from the harness. Tighten the knob. Dismantling • Loosen the coupling by turning the knob (at least
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ASSEMBLY • Hook the blade guard/combination guard (A) onto the Assembling the cutting equipment fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt. CAUTION! Use the recommended blade guard. See WARNING! the Technical data section. ! • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. • Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive When fitting the cutting attachment it is disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear extremely important that the raised housing. section on the drive di
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ASSEMBLY CAUTION! Use the recommended blade guard. See Fitting other guards and cutting the Technical data section. attachments G F D • Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. Hook the guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure it with the bolt (L). B B C C • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. • Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear A housing. A •
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ASSEMBLY Correct height Adjusting the harness and brush Adjust the shoulder strap so that the cutting attachment is cutter parallel to the ground. WARNING! When using a brush cutter it must always be hooked securely to the ! harness. Otherwise you will be unable to control the brush cutter safely and this can result in injury to yourself or others. Never use a harness with a defective quick release. Standard harness Correct balance Let the cutting attachment rest lightly on the ground. I
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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 trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or Check before starting are cracked. • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are found. • Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective gu
