Husqvarna 245 RX manual

Oper a tor's manual (EP A) 240R 245R/RX 250R 252RX 265RX Please read these instructions car efully and make sur e you understand them bef ore using the machine. English[...]

2 – English Symbols SYMBOL EXPLANA TION W ARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can r esult in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Read through the O perator‘ s Manual carefully and understand the content before using the machine. • Use anti-slip and stable boots. • Alway[...]

English – 3 CONTENTS List of contents SYMBOL EXPLANA TION Symbols ............................................................................... 2 CONTENTS Before using a new machine ................................................. 3 List of contents .................................................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS P er[...]

4 – English The machine‘s safety equipment This section describes the machine ‘ s safety equipment, its function and how checks and maintenance ar e carried out to ensure that it operates correctly . (S ee the chapter “What is what“ to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.) Personal protective equipment SAFETY INSTR U[...]

English – 5 2. Stop switch The stop switch should be used to stop the engine. 3. Cutting attachment guard This guard is intended to prevent objects from being thrown to wards the operator and to protect the operator from unintentionel contact with the cutting attachment. 4. Anti-vibration system Y our machine is equipped with an anti-vibration sy[...]

6 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 6. Muffler The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine ‘ s exhaust fumes away from the operator . Muffler fitted with catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust components. In countries that have a warm and dry climate the risk of fire is obvious. [...]

English – 7 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 1. Throttle trigger lock • Check that the throttle is locked in the “ idling position “ when the throttle trigger lock is in its original position. • Press in the throttle trigger lock and make sure it returns to its original position when released. • Ensure that the throttle and throttle trigger lock mo[...]

8 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 3. Cutting attachment guard • Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. • Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked. • Always use the prescribed blade an guard combination, see chapter "Technical data" . 5. Muffler 1. Never use a machine that has a defective muffler.[...]

English – 9 7. Quick-release • Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned. When the harness and machine are adjusted, check the harness ‘ safety release catch to ensure it works correctly. SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 6. Cutting equipment This section describes how through corr ect maintenance and through using the right type of cutting e[...]

10 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Cutting equipment Sharpening the grass blade • See the cutting equipment ’ s packaging for correct filing instructions. • The blades are sharpened using a single cut flat file. • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade. Trimmer head • Only use a trimmer head and trimmer cord that [...]

English – 11 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS General safety instructions IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION • The machine is only designed for trimming grass, brush cutting and/or forestry clearing. • The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a drive source are the cutting units we recommend in the chapter “ T echnical data “ . • Never use the [...]

12 – English General working instructions SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 4. Take great care when cutting a tree that is subject to tension. A tree that is under tension can spring back to its original position both before and after being cut. Incorrect positioning on your behalf or when positioning the cut can result in the tree hitting you or the machine [...]

English – 13 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Adjusting the harness and clearing saw Designations • Forestry clearing is a general term for cutting small trees where each stem is cut individually. A saw blade is used. • Brush cutting is a general term for clearing grass. Grass blades are used for this purpose. • Grass trimming is a general term for lig[...]

14 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Clearing ‘ s ABC A. Always use the correct equipment. B. Always have well adjusted equipment. C. Follow the safety instructions. D. Organise the work well. E. Always use full throttle when applying the blade. F. Always use a sharp blade. G. Avoid stones. H. Guide the direction of fall (use the wind). ! W ARNING[...]

English – 15 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS • Large stems must be cut from two sides. Determine in which direction the stem should fall. First apply the saw to the felling side. Then cut from the other side to fell the stem. The feed pressure should be applied with regard to the size of the stem ‘ s hardness. Small stems require more pressure, while la[...]

16 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Grass clearing using the trimmer head and plastic knifes • Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. It is the end of the cord that carries out the work. Let the cord work at its own pace. Do not press the cord into the area to be cut. • The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against wal[...]

English – 17 WHA T IS WHA T? 240R, 245R 4 21 1 19 20 18 33 31 22 32 3 2 5 6 13 10 9 8 7 17 11 12 14 26 21 27 29 30 25 28 What is what on the trimmer/brushcutter? (240R, 245R) 1. Blade 2. Grease filler cap 3. Angle gear 4. Blade guard 5. Shaft 6. Handlebars 7. Throttle 8. Stop switch 9. Throttle trigger lock 10. Suspension for clearing saw 11. Cyl[...]

18 – English WHA T IS WHA T? 17. Handlebar adjustment 18. Locking nut 19. Support flange 21. Drive disc 22. Trimmer head 25. Socket spanner 26. Operator ‘ s Manual 27. Transport guard 28. Allen key 29. Carburetor screwdriver 30. Locking pin 31. Harness 245RX What is what on the trimmer/brushcutter? (245RX) 1. Blade 2. Grease filler cap 3. Angle[...]

English – 19 WHA T IS WHA T? 250R 33 27 29 30 28 25 4 1 19 31 1 3 2 6 8 9 7 4 5 17 10 11 12 16 15 14 26 20 21 32 18 What is what on the clearing saw? (250R) 1. Blade 2. Grease filler cap 3. Angle gear 4. Blade guard 5. Shaft 6. Handlebars 7. Throttle 8. Stop switch 9. Throttle trigger lock 10. Suspension for clearing saw 11. Cylinder cover 12. St[...]

20 – English WHA T IS WHA T? 252RX 17. Handlebar adjustment 18. Locking nut 19. Support flange 20. Support cup 21. Drive disc 25. Socket spanner 26. Operator ‘ s Manual 27. Transport guard 28. Allen key 29. Carburettor screwdriver 30. Locking pin 31. Harness 32. Gearbox grease 1 3 2 4 8 9 7 27 4 1 19 18 21 29 30 28 25 31 5 6 17 10 11 12 16 15 1[...]

English – 21 WHA T IS WHA T? 15. Air filter 17. Handlebar adjustment 18. Locking nut 19. Support flange 21. Drive disc 25. Socket spanner 26. Operator ‘ s Manual 27. Transport guard 28. Allen key 29. Carburettor screwdriver 30. Locking pin 31. Harness 32. Gearbox grease 18 19 1 4 21 31 12 13 11 15 14 10 9 8 7 5 3 1 2 29 30 28 26 27 6 17 32 25 2[...]

22 – English Assembling the handlebars (240R, 245R, 250R) ASSEMBL Y • The handlebars can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easy transportation and storage. • Loosen the knob. Turn the handles clockwise so that the throttle comes against the engine. • Thereafter fold the handlebars around the shaft. Tighten the handle. • Attach t[...]

English – 23 ASSEMBL Y Assembling the handlebars (265RX) • Fit the left handle in the handle support. • Fit the right handle. • Make a first adjustment and tighten the screws slightly. • Then make the final adjustment with the clearingsaw in the harness, to obtain the most suitable working position. Tighten the screws. • Make a final ad[...]

24 – English ASSEMBL Y Assembly of the blade and trimmer head Assembling the blade guard and clearing blade • The guard (A) is fitted using 4 screws (L) as set out in the diagram. NOTE! Use the recommended blade guard. • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output axle. • Turn the blade axle until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the[...]

English – 25 ASSEMBL Y Assembling the spray guard and trimmer head T rimmy SII • Fit the correct guard (A) for working with a trimmer head. Secure using 4 bolts (L) and the support plate (M) as shown. • Fit the driver plate (B) on the drive shaft. • Rotate the drive shaft so that one of the holes in the driver plate lines up with the corres[...]

26 – English FUEL HANDLING Fuel mixture Mixture • Always mix gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the quantity of gasoline required. Then add the entire oil quantity. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Fill the remaining quantity of gasoline. • Mix (shake) the fuel mixture carefully before filli[...]

English – 27 ST ART AND ST OP Cold engine IGNITION: Set the stop switch to the start position. CHOKE: Set the choke control in the choke position. Warm engine U se the same star ting procedure as for the cold engine, but do not set the choke control in the choke position. The start throttle position is obtained by setting the choke control in the[...]

28 – English ST AR T AND ST OP Stop The engine is stopped by switching off the ignition. ! W ARNING! When the engine is started with the choke in the choke or start position the cutting equipment starts to rotate immediately . Start P ress the machine body against the ground using your left hand (NO TE! N ot your foot). G rip the starter handle, [...]

English – 29 Carburetor Y our Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that r educe harmful emissions. After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has broken in. T o ensure that y our unit is at peak performance and producing the least amount of harmful emissions after br eak in, have your authorized s[...]

30 – English Final setting of the idling speed T Adjust the idling speed with the screw T , If it is necessar y to readjust. F irst turn the idle speed adjusting screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate/ mo ve. Then turn, counter- clockwise until the cutting attachment stops. A correctly adjusted idle speed setting occurs w[...]

English – 31 MAINTENANCE Cooling system T o maintain as low operating temperature as possible the engine is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling system consists of: 1. An air intake on the starter unit. 2. Cooling fins on the flywheel. 3. Cooling fins on the cylinder 4. Cylinder cover (leads cold air onto the cylinder). Clean the cooling s[...]

32 – English MAINTENANCE Air filter The air filter should be cleaned regularly remo ving dust and dirt to avoid: • carburettor malfunction • starting problems • reduced engine power • unnecessary wear to engine parts • abnormal fuel consumption Clean the filter after every 25 hours or more regularly if operating conditions are exception[...]

English – 33 MAINTENANCE Angle gear The angle gear is filled with a sufficient quantity of grease at the factory . However , before using the machine you should check that the angle gear is filled to 3/4 with grease. U se HUSQV ARNA special grease. N ormally , the grease does not need to be changed except when the angle gear is repair ed. 0,5 mm [...]

34 – English MAINTENANCE Sharpening the clearing blade ! W ARNING! Incorrect cutting equipment or an incorrectly sharpened b lade increases the risk of kickbac k. • See the cutting equipment ’ s packaging for correct filing instructions. • Make sure that the blade is well supported when you use the file. Use a 5.5 mm round file with a file [...]

English – 35 TECHNICAL D A T A T echnical data Engine C ylinder capacity , cm 3 C ylinder bore, mm S troke length, mm I dling speed, rpm Recommended max. speed, rpm S peed of output axle, rpm Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893 M uffler fitted with catalytic converter Ignition system Manufactur er/type of ignition system S park plug Electrode ga[...]

36 – English T echnical data Engine Cylinder capacity , cm 3 Cylinder bor e, mm S troke length, mm I dling speed, rpm Recommended max. speed, rpm S peed of output axle, rpm Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893 M uffler fitted with catalytic converter Ignition system Manufactur er/type of ignition system S park plug Electrode gap , mm Fuel lubrica[...]

English – 37 Approved accessories 240R, 245R/RX Centre hole in saw blades/kniv es, ∅ 20 mm Thread output axle M12 G rass blade/grass knife Saw blade Plastic knives T rimmer head S upport cup TECNICAL D A T A Cutting attachment guard Art No. 502 12 26-01 502 26 34-01 502 26 34-01 502 27 22-01 503 91 60-01/502 26 34-01 503 91 60-01 503 91 60-01 -[...]

38 – English EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 1999 and later small nonroad engine. In U.S., new small nonroad engines must be desig[...]

English – 39 1 Super Auto II Super Auto II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4,0 m 13' 2,4 mm .095" ~2,0 m 6,5 ' 6 " 6 " " 15 cm 15 cm[...]

40 – English 1 T ri Cut 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 >20mm >20mm ! B A 6 Nm X 10[...]

English – 41 1 T rimmy H II 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7,5 m 25' 2,0-2,4 mm .080-.095" 1 2 15 cm 6" ~ 3,7 m 12' 15 cm 6"[...]

42 – English 1 T rimmy Hit 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 “ Click ” “ Click ” 7,0 m 23' " 12 cm 5" ~ 3,5 m 1 1' 15 cm 6 " " 2,0-2,4 mm .080-.095 ~ 15 cm 6[...]

English – 43 1 T rimmy Hit Junior 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 “ Click ” 3 4 5,75 m 19' 2,0-2,4 mm .080-.095" 15 cm 6" ~ 2,8 m 9' 1.) 2.) 11 15 cm 6" 15 cm 6"[...]

44 – English 1 T rimmy Hit Pro 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 “ Click ” 3 4 7,5 m 25' 2,0-2,4 mm .080-.095" 15 cm 6" ~ 3,7 m 12' 1.) 2.) 11 15 cm 6" 15 cm 6"[...]

English – 45 1 T rimmy Hit VI 2 5 6 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 “ Click ” 7,0 m 23' " 12 cm 5" ~ 3,5 m 1 1' 15 cm 6 " " 2,0-2,4 mm .080-.095 ~ 15 cm 6[...]

46 – English 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 35-50 NM ~ 15 cm 6' "Clic" ~ 3,5 m 11 ' 7,0 m 23' 2,4-3,3 mm .095"-.130" 12 cm 5" T rimmy SII[...]

English – 47 ~ 15 cm 6' N ~ 15 cm 6' 502 25 56-01 502 26 04-01 502 25 53-01 502 26 24-01 (x2) 740 43 14-00 502 25 52-01 502 26 01-01 735 31 19-00 729 53 27-71 (x3) 738 21 03-04 502 26 03-01 502 27 07-01 502 26 86-01 1 23 4 T rimmy SII[...]

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