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Operator’s manual (EPA)
333RJ 335RJ
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 1. WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters 2. and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or Starting instructions fatal injury to the operator or others. 3. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. 4. Always wear: • A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects • Approved he
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: Please read the operator’s manual carefully. KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ....................................................................... 2 Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad CONTENTS engine repair establishment or individual. Contents ...................................................................
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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? What is what on the clearing saw? 1 Trimmer head 17 Choke control 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Air purge 3 Bevel gear 19 Locking nut 4 Cutting attachment guard 20 Support flange 5 Shaft 21 Support cup 6 Handle adjustment 22 Blade 7 Loop handle 23 Drive disc 8 Suspension ring 24 Transport guard 9 Stop switch 25 Spark plug spanner 10 Throttle lockout 26 Locking pin 11 Throttle control 27 Socket spanner 12 Spark plug cap and spark plug
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass. A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter important that you read and understand the conten
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHING Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout 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 lockout and make sure it returns to
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and Cutting attachment guard securely attached. WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being ! in people who have impaired circulation. thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the Contact your doctor if you experience operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment. symptoms of overexpo
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor Cutting equipment screen this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious This section describes how to choose and maintain your damage. cutting equipment in order to: • Reduce the risk of blade thrust. • Obtain maximum cutting performance. • Extend the life of cutting equipment. IMPORTANT! Only use cutting attachments with the guards we WARNING!
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General rules Trimmer head IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly Only use cutting attachments with the guards we around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. 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
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ASSEMBLY Fitting the J-handle Assembling the cutting equipment • Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft. WARNING! When fitting the cutting attachment it is ! extremely important that the raised section 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 personal injury. • Slide the spacer into
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ASSEMBLY Fitting a blade guard, grass blade Fitting other guards and cutting and grass cutter attachments • Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended for G use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. CAUTION! F Ensure that the guard extension is fitted. E Hang the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the two D hooks on the plate holder (M). Bend the guard around the shaft and tighten it with the bolt (L) on the opposite side of the shaft. Use the locking pin (C). Place the locki
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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 an octane rating of at least 87 octane ((RON+MON)/2). If your 2 If you have spilled 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 qu
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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 gasoline. 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
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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 Repeat pulling the cord until the engine starts. When the engine starts. return choke control to run position and apply full throttle; the throttle will automatically disengage from the start setting. CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. CAUTION! Do not put any part of your body in marked area. Contact can result in burns to the skin, or electrical
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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
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WORKING TECHNIQUES • Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by Basic working techniques following these instructions: Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working 1 Always work at full throttle. operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine can lead to serious engine damage. 2 Avoid the previously cut material during the return stroke. WARNING! Sometimes branches or grass • Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the get caught bet
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Cutting • The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool. • Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting. Constant contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head. Sweeping • The fan effect of the rotating c
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MAINTENANCE Basic setting Carburetor • The basic carburetor settings are adjusted during testing Your Husqvarna product has been designed and at the factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful setting and should be maintained for the first few hours the emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the machine is in use. The carburettor should then be finely engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run at pea
