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Operator’s manual (EPA)
324L 324LD
X-series 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 Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with trimmer cord. WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special Please read the operator’s manual carefully certification requirements for certain markets. and make sure you understand the instructions before using
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CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the Symbols ....................................................................... 2 design and appearance of products without prior notice. CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................... 3 Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ′′ Personal protective equipment Machine′′s safety equipment This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, its IMPORTANT! You must use approved personal protective purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but what?” section to locate where this equipment is posi
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine. See without an approved guard. See the chapter instructions under the heading Checking, maintaining and ! on Technical data. If an incorrect or faulty servicing the machine’s safety equipment. guard is fitted this can cause serious personal injury. WARNING! Mufflers fitted with catalytic conver
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Stop switch Checking, maintaining and servicing ′′ • Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when the machine′′s safety equipment you move the stop switch to the stop setting. IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training. This is especially true of the machine′s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent. When you buy any of our products we
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to CAUTION! The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be the machine. so worn that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced after it has been put on approx. 10 times. WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty safety equipment. The machine’s safety ! equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section. If your
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no WARNING! Always stop the engine before risk of people or animals coming into contact with the doing any work on the cutting attachment. cutting equipment. ! This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the • Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting cutting attachment has stopped completely attachment is clear of twigs and stones. Hold the body of th
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank 4 Switch off the engine before moving to another area. Fit must be emptied. Contact your local gas station to find out the transport guard before carrying or transporting the where to dispose of excess fuel. equipment any distance. • The transport guard must always be fitted to the cutting 5 Never put the machine down with the engine running attachment when the machine is being transported or in unle
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • When trimming and clearing you should use less than full throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce the wear on the trimmer head. 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 grou
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WHAT IS WHAT? LD X 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 lock 20 Shaft coupling 10 Cylinder cover 21 Operator’s manual (EPA) 11 Starter handle English – 11
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ASSEMBLY Dismantling: Fitting the loop handle • Undo the knob (at least three turns). • Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft. • Push the knob towards the coupling. • Carefully twist the lower half of the shaft to unlock it. • Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle. • Hold both parts of the shaft and pull the lower part of the shaft out of the coupling. • Fit the nut, knob and screw. Do not overtighten. • Now adj
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ASSEMBLY • Fit the nut (G). The nut must be tightened to a torque of Fitting other guards and cutting 35-50 Nm (3.5-5 kpm). Use the socket spanner in the tool attachments kit. Hold the shaft of the spanner as close to the blade guard as possible. To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation (Caution! left-hand thread). • Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. Hook the trimmer guard/combination guard onto the fitting
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FUEL HANDLING When the oil level is low, top up using engine oil to the edge Fuel of the oil refill hole. CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a four-stroke engine. Make sure that there is always sufficient oil in the oil tank. WARNING! Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when handling fuel. ! Only use recommended engine oil. The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot Fuelling during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard, especially when wor
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OIL OIL STARTING AND STOPPING Cold engine Check before starting Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position. • Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Discard the support flange if it is cracked. Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. • Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force. The nut lock should have a locking force of at least 1.5 Nm. The tightening torque of the locking nut should be 35-50 Nm. Primer
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STARTING AND STOPPING Starting 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. Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord. Never wrap the starter cord around yo
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MAINTENANCE The muffler on your machine is equipped with a spark arrestor Carburettor mesh, this should be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage. WARNING! The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before the machine is ! started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury. Function CAUTION! Never use a machine with a defective muffler. • The carburettor governs the engine’s speed via the throttle contro
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MAINTENANCE If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs poorly Cleaning the air filter at idle speed: always check the spark plug first before taking Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter. Wash it any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check clean in warm, soapy water. that the electrode gap is 0,6-0,7 mm. The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if Ensure that the filter is dry before refitting it. necessary
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MAINTENANCE Monthly maintenance CAUTION! Use only HUSQVARNA replacement parts. Use of other brands of replacement parts can cause damage to • Clean the fuel tank. your unit or injury to the operator or others. Your warranty • Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around does not cover damage or liability caused by the use of it. accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by HUSQVARNA. • Check fuel hose for cracks or other damage. Change if necessary. Maintenan
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TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 324Lx 324LDx Engine 3 Cylinder volume, cu.in/cm 1,53/25,0 1,53/25,0 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 1,38/35 1,38/35 Stroke, inch/mm 1,03/26 1,03/26 Idle speed, rpm 3100 3100 Recommended max. speed, rpm 11000 11000 Speed of output shaft, rpm 8300 8300 Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893, kW/ rpm 0,8 / 7000 0,8 / 7000 Catalytic converter muffler No No Speed-regulated ignition system No No Ignition system Manufacturer/type of ignition system Ikeda Ikeda Spark plug NGK CMR5H
