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Operator’s manual (EPA)
333R 335R
X-series
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure y ou
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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15 m 50FT KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols 1. WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and 2. trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. 3. Starting instructions Please read the operator’s manual carefully 3 4. and make sure you understand the 2 instructions before using the machine. 1 5. Always wear: • A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects • Hearing protecti
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection. Symbols ....................................................................... 2 CONTENTS Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control Contents ...................................................................... 3 devices and system m
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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? R 34 34 33 23 What is what on the clearing saw? 1 Trimmer head 18 Locking nut 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 19 Support flange 3 Bevel gear 20 Support cup 4 Cutting attachment guard 21 Drive disc 5 Shaft 22 Blade 6 Handlebar 23 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 24 Operator’s manual (EPA) 8 Stop switch 25 Transport guard 9 Throttle lock 26 Allen key 10 Suspension 27 Locking pin 11 Cylinder cover 28 Harness 12 Starter handle 29 Spark plug 13 Fuel tank 30 Start throttle but
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HELMET Important A helmet should be worn if the trees being cleared are taller than 2 m. 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 HEARING PROTECTION are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter on Technical data. Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. Never use the machine if you are tired, if y
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely ′ ′ Machine′′s safety equipment and that the return springs work properly. 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. IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Vibration damping system Quick release Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system There is an easily accessible, quick release fitted at the front that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation as a safety precaution in case the engine catches fire, or in easier. any other situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. See instructions under the heading Adjusting the harness and clearing saw. Check that the ha
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the Locking nut machine. A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment. If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it, damage. undo the nut in
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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 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 automatic trimmer head is used. Only use the recommended cutting attachment. See the c
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ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and Fitting blades and trimmer heads throttle WARNING! • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. When fitting the cutting attachment it is ! • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the extremely important that the raised section handlebar, (see diagram). on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutting attachment. If the cutting attachment is fitted incorrectly it can result in serious and/or fatal
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ASSEMBLY Fitting a blade guard, grass blade Fitting the blade guard and saw and grass cutter blade G K F E J D H I B A A C L A • Remove the mounting plate (H). Fit the adapter (I) and bracket (J) with the two screws (K) as shown. Fit the blade • Hook the blade guard/combination guard (A) onto the guard (A) to the adapter using the 4 screws (L) as shown. fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt. CAUTION! CAUTION! Use the recommended blade guard. See the Ensure that the guard extensio
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ASSEMBLY • When loosening and tightening the saw blade nut, there is • To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in the opposite a risk of injury from the teeth of the saw blade. You should direction to the direction of rotation (Caution! left-hand therefore always ensure that your hand is shielded by the thread). blade guard when doing this. Always use a socket spanner with a shaft that is long enough to allow this. The arrow in the diagram shows the area where you should operate the socket spa
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ASSEMBLY Correct balance Adjusting the harness and clearing Let the cutting attachment rest lightly on the ground. If you saw use a saw blade it should balance about 10 cm above the ground to prevent contact with stones and the like. Adjust the WARNING! When using a clearing saw it position of the support hook to balance the clearing saw must always be hooked securely to the correctly. ! harness. Otherwise you will be unable to control the clearing saw safely and this can result in inju
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FUEL HANDLING Gasoline 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 gasoline/oil mixture with an octane rating of at least 87 octane ((RON+MON)/2). If your 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change machine is equipped with a catalytic converter (see chapter your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in on Technical data) always use a good qualit
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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 WARNING! Taking the following precautions, fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of gasoline. 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 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
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STARTING AND STOPPING Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left PART THROTTLE FUNCTION (RX, RXT, RDX): hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle, It is possible to set the engine for part throttle operation using slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel the dial on the side of the throttle handle. Turn the dial up to some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and decrease the part throttle rpm. Turn the dial down to increas
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WORKING TECHNIQUES 6 Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the General working instructions machine on the right side of your body. IMPORTANT! This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with clearing saws and trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability. You must understand the difference between
