Husqvarna 326EX-Series manual

Operator’s manual (CARB II, EPA II) Please read these instructions car efully and mak e sure y ou understand them befor e using the machine. English 326E X-SERIES[...]

2 – English EXPLANA TION OF SYMBOLS Symbols W ARNING! The edger can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Always use: • A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling objects. • Ear protection • Approved eye protection Read through the Operator's Manu- al carefull[...]

English – 3 List of contents SYMBOL EXPLANA TION Symbols ................................................................................2 CONTENTS List of contents ......................................................................3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment .............................................4 The machine‘[...]

4 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION • An edger used incorrectly or carelessly can become a dangerous tool, that can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the content of this manual. • When using an edger , personal prote[...]

English – 5 5. Muf fl er The muf fl er is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine’s exhaust fumes away from the operator . Muf fl ers equipped with a catalytic converter are also designed to reduce the hazardous substances in the exhaust fumes. In countries that have a warm and dry climate the risk of fi re[...]

6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION • All service and repairs to the machine require special training. • This applies especially to the machine’ s safety equipment. If the machine does not meet any of the controls listed below you should contact your serv- ice workshop. • The purchase of one of our products guarantees [...]

English – 7 6. Cutting equipment SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The two basic rules: 1. Only use the cutting equip- ment we recommend! See chapter “T echnical data” . 2. Check the cutting equip- ment with regard to dam- age and crack formation. Damaged cutting equip- ment should always be replaced. ! 7. Locking nut • Protect your hand from injury when[...]

8 – English General safety instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION • The machine is only designed for cutting the edges of lawns. • 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”. • The operator is responsible for accidents and t[...]

English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS T ransport and storage • Store and transport the machine and fuel so that any leakage or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or naked fl ames. For example, electric machines, electric motors, elec- trical switches/power switches, heaters or the like. • When storing or transporting fuel, approved [...]

10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION • This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with the edger . • If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. • A void all usage which you con[...]

English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions after completing work • Ensure the blade has stopped before cleaning, car- rying out repairs or an inspec- tion. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. • Wear heavy-duty gloves when carrying out repairs on the edger . • Store the machine out of reach of children. • Only use or[...]

12 – English WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the edger? 1. Blade 2. Grease fi ller cap 3. Angle gear 4. Blade guard 5. Shaft 6. Loop handlebar 7. Throttle 8. Stop switch 9. Throttle trigger lock 10. Cylinder cover 1 1. Starter handle 12. Fuel tank 13. Choke 14. Air purge 15. Air fi lter cover 16. Clutch cover 17. Handlebar adjustment 18. Lockin[...]

English – 13 Assembling the blade Fit the blade as follows: 1. Fit the drive disc (A) on the outgoing shaft. Make sure that the edge that fi ts in the hole of the blade is facing outward. 2. Block the blade rotation by inserting locking pin in the hole behind the blade guard engaging it in the corresponding hole in the drive disc. 3. Fit the bla[...]

14 – English NOTE! The edger is fi tted with two-stroke engines and must always be run on a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. T o ensure the correct mixture proportions it is important to measure the quantity of oil accurately . When mixing small amounts of fuel small discrepancies in the amount of oil has a great bearing on the proportion[...]

English – 15 Control before starting W ARNING! When the engine starts with the choke lever in the choke or starter throttle position the cutting tool (blade or trimmer) starts to rotate immediately . ST ART AND ST OP For reasons of safety follow these recommendations! • Check that the support fl ange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to bei[...]

16 – English Basic setting • The carburetor is set to its basic setting when test run at the factory . The basic setting should be kept during the machine‘s fi rst working hours. Thereafter the carburetor should be fi nely adjusted. Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician. NOTE! If the cutting attachment rotates/moves [...]

English – 17 Correctly adjusted carburetor A correctly adjusted carburetor means that the machine ac- celerates without hesitation and the machine 4-cycles a little at max speed. Furthermore, the cutting attachment must not rotate/move at idling. A too lean adjusted low speed needle L may cause starting dif fi culties and bad acceleration. A too[...]

18 – English A muf fl er fi tted with a catalytic converter reduces the extent of the following substances in the exhaust fumes: • Hydrocarbons (HC). Some hydrocarbons in gasoline and the exhaust are carcinogenic. • Nitric oxides (NO). Irritating for the breathing air-ways. • Aldehydes. The most common formaldehyde, is carcinogenic and ca[...]

English – 19 Lubricating the fl exible drive axle Adjusting the edger‘s cutting depth MAINTENANCE Inside the edger‘s drive shaft is a fl exible drive axle. The fl exible drive axle should be regularly lubricated after 30 hours of operation. Loosen the two screws on the angle gear and remove it. The fl exible drive axle is easily removed f[...]

20 – English NOTE: Use only HUSQV ARNA replacement parts. Use of other brands of replacement parts can cause damage to your unit or injury to the operator or others. Y our warranty does not cover damage or liability caused by the use of accessories and/or at- tachments not speci fi cally recommended by HUSQV ARNA. Maintenance schedule Below you [...]

English – 21 TECHNICAL DA T A T echnical data Engine Displacement, cu. in/cm 3 Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke length, inch/mm Recommended max. speed, rpm Idling speed, rpm Speed of output shaft, rpm Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893 Catalytic converter muf fl er Speed-regulated ignition system Ignition system Manufacturer/type of ignition syst[...]

22 – English YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The EP A (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), CARB (California Air Resources Board), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emis- sions control system warranty on your 2001 and later small off-road engine. In U.S. and Canada, new small of f-road en- gi[...]

English – 23 NOTES[...]

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