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Operator’s manual (EPA)
343F 345FX 345FXT
343FR 343R 345RX
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 Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters out any checks or maintenance. and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is Always wear approved protective gloves. extremely important that you read and understand the contents of the operator’s manual. Regular cleaning i
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS • Please read the operator’s manual carefully. Symbols ....................................................................... 2 Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control CONTENTS devices and system may be performed by any nonroad Contents ...................................................................... 3 engine repair establishment or indi
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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 8 2 32 33 31 5 17 7 9 34 10 18 6 19 13 11 20 22 1 23 14 35 35 12 15 4 4 21 21 16 26 25 30 27 28 29 24 What is what on the clearing saw? (343R, 345RX) 1 Grass blade 19 Support cup 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 20 Support flange 3 Bevel gear 21 Drive disc 4 Cutting attachment guard 22 Trimmer head 5 Shaft 23 Spark plug cap and spark plug 6 Handlebar 24 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control 25 Operator’s manual 8 Stop switch 26 Transport guard 9 Throttle lockout 27 Allen key
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WHAT IS WHAT? 8 3 2 7 18 5 9 29 17 10 6 13 11 18 19 21 1 14 12 15 20 4 16 23 24 22 28 26 25 27 What is what on the clearing saw? (343F, 345FX, 345FXT) 1 Saw blade 16 Air filter cover 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 17 Handle adjustment 3 Bevel gear 18 Locking nut 4 Cutting attachment guard 19 Support flange 5 Shaft 20 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 21 Spark plug 7 Throttle control 22 Socket spanner 8 Stop switch 23 Operator’s manual 9 Throttle lockout 24 Transport guard 10 Support eyes for harn
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WHAT IS WHAT? 3 8 2 33 19 5 7 9 17 34 10 6 13 11 25 18 19 24 21 14 12 15 23 1 22 21 16 4 4 20 20 1 22 4 20 32 26 30 28 27 29 31 What is what on the clearing saw? (343FR) 1 Blade 18 Spark plug cap and spark plug 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 19 Locking nut 3 Bevel gear 20 Drive disc 4 Cutting attachment guard 21 Support flange 5 Shaft 22 Metal cup 6 Handlebar 23 Support cup 7 Throttle control 24 Locking screw 8 Stop switch 25 Trimmer head 9 Throttle lockout 26 Transport guard 10 Suppo
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important WARNING! Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing ! protection. Always remove your hearing IMPORTANT! protection as soon as the engine stops. The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass HELMET clearing and/or forestry clearing. A helmet should be worn if the trees being cleared are taller The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit than 2 m. are the cutting attachments we recommen
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its ′′ Machine′′s safety equipment original position when you release it. 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. The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accid
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or Cutting attachment guard deformation. Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the ! in people who have impaired circulation. operator from accidental contact with the cutting at
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions Locking nut on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety equipment. Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the
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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 Transport position, handlebar throttle • The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easier transportation and storage. CAUTION! Some models have the throttle handle fitted at the factory. • Loosen the knob. Turn the handlebar clockwise so that the throttle handle rests against the engine. • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Now twist the handlebar around the shaft. Tighten the • Slide the throttle handle onto the rig
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ASSEMBLY • Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft. Assembling the cutting equipment • Position the blade (D) with the drive disk (B). Make sure that the blade is centered by fitting it to the guide on the WARNING! drive disk. When fitting the cutting attachment it is ! • Fit the support flange (F) on the output shaft so that it extremely important that the raised section rests against the blade. on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutt
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ASSEMBLY guard as possible. To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in Fitting the blade guard and saw the opposite direction to the direction of rotation (Caution! blade left-hand thread). CAUTION! Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. When loosening and tightening the saw blade nut, there is a 343F, 345FX, 345FXT risk of injury from the teeth of the saw blade. You should therefore always ensure that your hand is shielded b
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ASSEMBLY • Tighten the trimmer head to a torque of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5 Standard harness kpm). • To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order. Fitting other guards and cutting Safety release attachments At the front is an easily accessible, quick release. Use this if the engine catches fire or in any other emergency situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness. Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head/plastic bl
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ASSEMBLY 6 The elastic strap (B) can be tightened to transfer more Triobalance harness load from the shoulder straps to the hip strap. Safety release A Push down the red release lever to release the machine from the harness. B Correct balance 1 Forestry clearing The machine is balanced by moving the suspension ring Adjusting the harness on the machine forwards or backwards. On some models the suspension ring is fixed, however, this will then have a 1 Tighten the hip strap so that it sits sec
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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
