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Operator’s manual
356BT
X-series
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
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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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KEY TO SYMBOLS Switch off the engine by moving the stop Symbols switch to the STOP position before WARNING! The machine can be a carrying out any checks or dangerous tool if used incorrectly or maintenance. carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or Always wear protective gloves. others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you Regular cleaning is required. understand the instructions before using the machine. Visua
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before INTRODUCTION starting: Dear customer! ..................................................... 2 Please read the operator’s manual carefully. KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ................................................................ 3 WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing CONTENTS ! impairment. So always use approved Contents ......................................
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose Personal protective equipment clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts WARNING! You must use approved sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above personal protective equipment whenever ! shoulder level. you use the machine. Personal protective • A breathing mask should be used when there is a risk equipment canno
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety Vibration damping system equipment. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make WARNING! operation easier. ! Bear in mind that: Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or anywhere that is poorly ventilated. The exhaust f
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and Vibration damping system may lead to serious damage. • Check the vibration damping units regularly for cracks or deformation. Replace them if damaged. • Never use a muffler with a defective spark arrestor • Check that the vibration damping element is screen. undamaged and securely attached. WARNING! Never use a machine with Muffler faulty safety equipment. The machine’s ! safety equipment must be checked
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS work area, they should maintain a safe distance of at • Never start the machine: least 15 metres from one another. - If you have spilled fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. WARNING! This machine produces an - If you have spilled fuel on yourself or your clothes, electromagnetic field during operation. ! change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has This field may under some come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tighten the side straps so that the pressure is evenly Basic safety rules distributed across the shoulders. • No unauthorised persons or animals may be present in the working area, which is 15 metres. • The powerful currents of air can move objects at such a speed that they can bounce back and cause serious eye injuries. Place the hip strap over the hip and not too far down on the stomach. Tighten the hip strap so that you feel the weight of the blower resting on your h
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The blower must not be used while on a ladder or engine’s working temperature, which can result in scaffolding. engine failure. Stop the engine and remove the object. • CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident. Basic working techniques • Be aware of the wind direction. Work with the wind to make your work easier. WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear eye protection. Stones, • Using the blower to move
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WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the blower? 1 Outer cover 12 Muffler 2 Harness 13 Spark plug 3 Outlet pipe 14 Air purge 4 Bellows with guard 15 Choke control 5 Stop switch with throttle position setting 16 Fuel tank 6 Control handle/Operating handle 17 Adjuster screws carburetor 7 Throttle control 18 Air filter 8 Control pipe 19 Combination spanner 9 Intermediate pipe 20 Handlebar (Accessory) 10 Blow pipe 21 Flat nozzle (Accessory) 11 Starter handle 22 Operator’s manual English – 11
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ASSEMBLY • Refit the bolts and tighten well. Check that the control Assembling the blow pipe and pipe is in the right position and can rotate equally in control handle both directions. • Loosen the two screws on the fan’s outlet pipe and remove the two wear ring halves located on the outlet pipe. • Disassemble the knob from the control handle and push the holder on to the control pipe. • Place these on the pipe bend so that the guide on the wear ring halves aligns with the slot on the pipe
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ASSEMBLY Accessories Handlebar Disassemble the intermediate pipe. Disassemble the knob from the holder and puch the holder on to the holder pipe. Assemble the knob and tighten. Assemble the intermediate pipe. Flat nozzle • If higher air speed is required, the round blow pipe is replaced by the flat nozzle. English – 13
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FUEL HANDLING Fuel Two-stroke oil, litre Gasoline, litre CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke 2% (1:50) engine and must always been run using a mixture of 5 0,10 gasoline and two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to 10 0,43/0,20 ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing 15 0,30 small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture. 20 0,40 US gallon US fl. oz. WARNING!
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FUEL HANDLING Fueling 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 carefully after refuelling. Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting. • Move the machine
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STARTING AND STOPPING Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel Starting and stopping begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. WARNING! Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before ! starting. Place the machine on a flat surface. Make sure no unauthorised persons are in the working area, otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury. The safety distance is 15 metres. The machine may only be started in its complete design. If the m
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MAINTENANCE Adjustment of the idle speed Carburetor Before any adjustments are made, make sure that the air Your Husqvarna product has been designed and filter is clean and the air filter cover is fitted. manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel Adjust the idle speed screew T clockwise respectively the engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run anti-clockwise until an idle speed of 2300 rpm is reached. at peak per
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MAINTENANCE Loosen the muffler’s 2 screws and remove the muffler. 5 Emergency cooling nozzle Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more often in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling system results in the machine overheating which causes damage to the piston and cylinder. Check that the nozzles are not blocked. Spark plug Pull out the spark arrestor screen and clean using a wire The spark plug condition is influenced by: brush. Replace the spark arrestor screen if it is
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MAINTENANCE Clean the filter every 40 hours, or more regularly if The air filter is fitted in the air filter cowling. conditions are exceptionally dusty. Ensure that the filter is soaked in oil before refitting it. Avoid contact with hot surfaces on muffler, cylinder etc. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Cleaning the air filter Dismantle the outer cover with the help of the four fasteners holding the outer cover. An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be cleaned completely
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop. Daily maintenance 1 Clean the outside of the machine. 2 Check that the throttle control functions safely. 3 Check that the stop switch works correctly. 4 Check that nuts and screws are tight. 5 Check that there are no fuel leaks. Weekly maintenance 1 Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary. 2 Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remo
