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Operator′s manual
324LD
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 WARNING! Clearing saws, Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. 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 and understand the contents of the operator’s manual. Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with Please read the operator’s manual trimmer cord. carefully and make sure y
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before KEY TO SYMBOLS starting: Symbols ................................................................ 2 Please read the operator’s manual carefully. CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... 3 WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing Note the following before starting: ........................ 3 ! impairment. So always use appr
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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 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 lot
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WHAT IS WHAT? What is what? 1 Trimmer head 12 Air purge 2 Bevel gear 13 Fuel tank 3 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 14 Choke control 4 Cutting attachment guard 15 Air filter cover 5 Shaft 16 Handle adjustment 6 Loop handle 17 Drive disc 7 Stop switch 18 Allen key 8 Throttle control 19 Locking pin 9 Throttle lockout 20 Shaft coupling 10 Cylinder cover 21 Operator′s manual 11 Starter handle English – 5
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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 The only accessories you can operate with this engine cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the is extremely important that you read and understand the chapter on Techn
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHING the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting. 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. Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS be checked. See instructions under the heading Vibration damping system Maintenance. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. Stop switch Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. attachment increases the level of vibration. See instructions under the heading Cutting equipment. The machine′s vibration dam
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to Muffler serious damage. The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. A muffler fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust gases. WARNING! Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and ! remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the ski
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn Trimmer head that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced IMPORTANT! after it has been put on approx. 10 times. Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine will Cutting equipment generate harmful vibration. This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in o
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ASSEMBLY • Before using the unit, tighten the knob securely. Fitting the loop handle • Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft. Dismantling: • Loosen the coupling by turning the knob (at least 3 times). • Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle. • Push and hold the button (C). While securely holding • Fit the nut, knob and screw. Do not overtighten. the engine end, pull the attachment straight out of the • Now adj
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ASSEMBLY • Fit the bottom half of the trimmer head (K) to the cover Fitting a trimmer guard and Superauto II (I) by pressing them together, with the cut-outs on the 1” trimmer head bottom half aligned with the catches on the cover. K G K F B I C J I • To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order. Fitting other guards and cutting A attachments • Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. Hook the guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure it with the
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FUEL HANDLING Petrol Fuel handling Always use an unleaded quality petrol of at least 90 Never start the machine: octane (RON). 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and Use low-emission petrol, also known as alkylate petrol, if allow remaining fuel to evaporate. it is available. 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, • The lowest recommended octane grade is 90 (RON). change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that If you run the engine on a lower octane
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FUEL HANDLING When the oil level is low, top up using engine oil to the edge of the oil refill hole. Only use recommended engine oil. Fuelling WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: ! Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engine before refuelling. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling. When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. Tighten the fuel cap
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OIL STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting Starting and stopping • Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Discard WARNING! The complete clutch cover the support flange if it is cracked. and shaft must be fitted before the ! machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury. Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting. Place the machine on a flat surface. Ensure the • Ensur
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OIL STARTING AND STOPPING Warm engine Stopping Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position. Stop the engine by switching off the ignition with the stop button. Choke: Put the choke in working position. Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. WARNING! When the engine is started with the choke in either the choke or ! start throttle positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately. Startin
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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 takes up the basic safety precautions for working with a trimmer. 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 forestry clearin
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Cutting Basic working techniques • The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on parallel to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the the engine can lead to serious engine damage. trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool. WARNING! Sometimes branches or gras
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MAINTENANCE Carburettor Muffler WARNING! The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the ! machine is started, otherwise the clutch CAUTION! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic can come loose and cause personal converter. See chapter on Technical data to see whether injury. your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter. The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to Function direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The exhaust gases are hot and can co
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MAINTENANCE Cooling system Two-piece shaft To keep the working temperature as low as possible the The drive shaft end in the lower shaft should be lubricated machine is equipped with a cooling system. with grease every 30 hours. There is a risk that the drive shaft ends (splined coupling) on models with two-piece shafts will seize if they are not lubricated regularly. Air filter The cooling system consists of: 1 Air intake on the starter. 2 Fins on the flywheel. The air filter must be regularl
