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Operator′s manual
333R 335R
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 Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters specified in chapter Technical data and on and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless label. or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. 1. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand 2. the in
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Symbols ....................................................................... 2 CONTENTS WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can Contents ...................................................................... 3 result in permanent hearing impairment. So ! 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 l
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WHAT IS WHAT? 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 8 Stop switch 25 Transport guard 9 Throttle lock 26 Allen key 10 Suspension ring 27 Locking pin 11 Cylinder cover 28 Harness 12 Starter handle 29 Spark plug cap and spark plug 13 Fuel tank 3
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if clearing and/or forestry clearing. used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit important that you read and understand the contents of this are th
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHING Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lock is released. Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. FIRST AID KIT Always have a first aid kit nearby. Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its o
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or Cutting attachment guard deformation. This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment. Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can the guard if i
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a Locking nut significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler on your machine is fitted with this kind of mesh. A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment. When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it, For mufflers it is very important that you follow
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General rules Cutting equipment This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to: Only use cutting attachments with the guards we • Reduce the risk of blade thrust. recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. • Obtain maximum cutting performance. • Extend the life of cutting equipment. IMPORTANT! Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our Only use cutting attachments with the guards we instructions and use the
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening the saw blade Trimmer head IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate sharpening instructions. harmful vibration. A correctly sharpened blade is essential for working efficiently • Only use the recommended trimmer heads and trimmer and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and clearing saw. cords. These have been tested by t
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ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and Assembling the cutting equipment 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 extension
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ASSEMBLY • When loosening and tightening the saw blade nut, there is Adjusting the harness and clearing a risk of injury from the teeth of the saw blade. You should saw therefore always ensure that your hand is shielded by the blade guard when doing this. Always use a socket spanner with a shaft that is long enough to allow this. The WARNING! When using a clearing saw it arrow in the diagram shows the area where you should must always be hooked securely to the operate the socket spanner
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ASSEMBLY 2 Grass clearing 4 Adjust the height of the suspension hook as described in the instructions for the standard harness. (Forestry The machine should be supported in a harness when grass clearing) clearing so that the cutting equipment is parallel to the ground. 5 If you need to lower the suspension hook, for trimming for example, move the suspension strap (A) to the lower mounting point on the backplate. 6 The elastic strap (B) can be tightened to transfer more load from the shoul
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FUEL HANDLING Petrol 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 petrol/oil mixture at least 90 octane (RON). If your machine is equipped with a catalytic 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change converter (see chapter on Technical data) always use a good your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in quality unleaded petrol/oil mixture. Leaded
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FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fuelling • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. WARNING! Taking the following 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 engin
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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 CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do Stopping not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. CAUTION! Do not put any part of your body in marked area. Contact can result in burns to the skin, or electrical shock if CAUTION! The stop switch automatically returns to the start the spark plug cap has been damaged. Always use gloves. position. In order
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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
