Husqvarna 232R, 235R, 235FR manual

Operator's Manual (CARB, EP A) 101 89 27-95 Read through the Operator's Manual carefully and understand the content before using the machine. 225R/RD/RJ 232R/RD 235R[...]

2 – English Symbols SYMBOL EXPLANA TION W ARNING! Clearing saws, brush cutters 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 Operator‘ s Manual carefully and understand the content before using the machine. • Use anti-slip and stable boots. • Alway[...]

English – 3 Before using a new machine • Read the Operator‘s Manual carefully. • Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting equipment. See page 18-19. • Start the machine and check the carburettor settings. See page 22-24. IMPOR T ANT! A too lean carburettor adjustment significantly increases the risk of an engine breakdo wn. Insuff[...]

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 . (See the chapter “What is what“ to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.) Personal protective equipment SAFETY INSTR UCT[...]

English – 5 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 . M uffler 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. W e have therefor e f[...]

6 – English 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 move[...]

English – 7 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 eq[...]

8 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Filing 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 is recommended. These hav[...]

English – 9 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 mac[...]

10 – 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 – 11 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[...]

12 – 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). Forestry cle[...]

English – 13 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 larg[...]

14 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Grass trimming using the trimmer head • 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 walls, fences, trees a[...]

English – 15 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the brush cutter? 1. Blade 2. Gr ease filler cap 3. Angle gear 4. Blade guar d 5. Shaft 6. Handlebars 7. Throttle 8. Stop switch 9. Throttle trigger lock 10. S uspension for clearing saw 11. C ylinder cover 12. S tar ter handle 13. F uel tank 14. Choke 15. Air filter co ver 16. Clutch co ver 17. Handle[...]

16 – English Assembling the handlebars (225R/RD/ 232R/RD) ASSEMBL Y Assembling the handlebars (235R) • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide on the throttle handle on the right-hand side of the handlebars, (see the diagram). • Align the hole in the throttle handle for the fixing screw with the hole on the handlebars. [...]

English – 17 ASSEMBL Y Assembling the J-handlebars (225RJ) • 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 the transp[...]

18 – English ASSEMBL Y IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION The machine m ust be equipped with the correct handlebars, blade guard and harness if either a clearing b lade or grass blade are to be used. ! W ARNING! Under no circumstances ma y the cutting equipment be used without an appro ved guard fitted. See the chapter “T echnical data” . If the wrong g[...]

English – 19 ASSEMBL Y Assembling the spray guard and trimmer head Superauto II (225R/RD/ 232R/RD) K J I G F I M L A K B C • Fit the guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head. Secure using the 4 bolts (L) and the support plate (M) as set out in the diagram. • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output axle. • Turn the blade axle until one [...]

20 – English Adjusting the harness and clearing saw ! W ARNING! When working with the c learing saw it should alwa ys be hooked in the harness. If this is not done, you cannot contr ol the clearing sa w safely and this can result in injury to your self or someone else . Never use a harness with a defective quic k release catch. Quick release On t[...]

English – 21 FUEL HANDLING Fuel mixture • Clean around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank can disrupt operations. • Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank. W ARNING! Alwa ys pr ovide good ventilation when handling fuel. ! Fuelling W ARNING! The follo wing precautions reduce the risk of fire: D[...]

22 – English ST AR T AND ST OP Control before starting 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[...]

English – 23 Carburettor Y our Husqvarna pr oduct 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 your unit is at peak performance and producing the least amount of harmful emissions after break in, hav e your authorized [...]

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

English – 25 MAINTENANCE Cooling system T o maintain as low opera- ting 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[...]

26 – English MAINTENANCE Spark plug The condition of the spark plug is affected by: • An incorrect carburettor setting. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or faulty oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrode that may result in malfunction or starting difficulties. If the machine is low on po wer [...]

English – 27 MAINTENANCE NO TE: Use only HUSQ V ARNA replacement parts. U se 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 b y the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by HUSQV ARNA. Maintenance schedule[...]

28 – English TECHNICAL D A T A T echnical data Engine C ylinder capacity , cu. in/cm 3 C ylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke length, inch/mm Idling speed, rpm Recommended max. speed, rpm Max. speed, should not be ex ceeded, rpm Speed of output axle, rpm Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893. kW/rpm Catalytic converter muffler Ignition system Manufacturer[...]

English – 29 TECHNICAL D A T A Approved accessories 225R/RD/RJ Centre hole in blades Ø 20 mm Threaded blade axle M10 Grass blade Saw blade (N ot 225RJ) Plastic knifes T rimmer head Edger (RD) Support cup T ype Grass 255-4 ( ∅ 255 4-teeth) Grass 255-8 ( ∅ 255 8-teeth) M ulti 255-3 ( ∅ 255 3-teeth) Maxi X 200-26 ( ∅ 200 26-teeth) T ricut ?[...]

30 – English YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The EP A (U.S. Environmental P rotection Agency), Carb (California Air Resources Boar d) and Husqvarna F orest & Garden ar e pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 1997 and later Lawn and Garden Equipment Engine. In U.S., new utility and lawn and gar den equipment e[...]