Husqvarna 323E manual

Operator´s manual Please read these instructions car efully and mak e sure you understand them bef ore using the machine. English 323E 325E 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 CONTENTS List of Contents EXPLANA TION OF SYMBOLS Symbols ................................................................................2 CONTENTS List of Contents .....................................................................3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment .............................................4 Th[...]

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 ʼ 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 r[...]

6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION • All service and repairs to the machine require special training. • This applies especially to the machine ʼ 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 ec hnical data”. • The operator is responsible for accidents and [...]

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 ASSEMBL Y 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. F[...]

14 – English Fuel mixture NOTE! The edger is fi tted with two-stroke engines and must always be run on a mixture of petrol 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 have a great bearing on th[...]

English – 15 ST ART AND STOP Control before starting ! W ARNING! When the engine is started with the choke lever in either the choke- or start throttle position the cutting equipment starts to rotate immediately . ! For reasons of safety follow these recommendations! • Check that the support fl ange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to bein[...]

16 – English Carburettor Y our Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to speci fi cations that reduce 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, have your authorized [...]

English – 17 Final setting of the idling speed T Adjust the idling speed with the screw T , if it is necessary to readjust. First 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 when [...]

18 – English MAINTENANCE Muf fl er with catalytic converter 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 [...]

English – 19 Lubricating the fl exible drive axle Inside the edger ʻ 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 from the shaft by taking a fi rm grip on the axle[...]

20 – English MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below follows some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop. Weekly maintenance 1. Check the starter , the starter cord and the return spring. 2. Make sure that the vibration damping elements are not damaged. 3. Clean the outside of the spa[...]

English – 21 MAINTENANCE Monthly maintenance I. Clean the fuel tank using petrol. 2. Clean the outside of the carburettor and the area surrounding it. 3. Clean the fan wheel and the area around it. 4. Check the fuel fi lter and the fuel pipe, replace if necessary . 5. Check all cables and connections. 6. Check the clutch, clutch springs and the [...]

22 – English 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 syste[...]

English – 23 EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel. +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the edger Husqvarna 323E and 325E X-series from the serial numbers of 2002 and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial numbe[...]

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