Husqvarna 324HDA55 manual

E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h 324HD A55 X-series Oper ator’ s manual (EP A) Please read the operator’ s man ual carefully and mak e sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.[...]

2 – English KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols W ARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can tur n it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or ev en fatal injury . It is e xtremely impor tant that you read and understand the contents of this operator’ s manual. Please read the operator’ s manual carefully and make sure y ou understan[...]

English – 3 CONTENTS Contents Note the f ollowing bef ore star ting: Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product de velopment and theref ore reser ves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice. Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hear ing impairment. So alwa ys use approved hearing protecti[...]

4 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS P ersonal pr otective equipment GLO VES Glov es must be wor n when required, f or e xample when fitting, inspecting or cleaning cutting attachments. HEARING PRO TECTION W ear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. EYE PRO TECTION Alwa ys wear approv ed ey e protection. If you use a visor then [...]

English – 5 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Hand guard The hand guard pre vents hands from coming into contact with the moving b lades, f or example, if the oper ator loses grip on the front handle. Vibration damping system Y our machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and mak e operation easier . The machi[...]

6 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Chec king, maintaining and servicing the machine ′′ ′ ′ s safety equipment Throttle loc k • Make sure the throttle control is loc ked at the idle setting when the throttle lock is released. • Press the throttle lock and mak e sure it retur ns to its original position when you release it. • Check that[...]

English – 7 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Muffler • Ne ver use a machine that has a f aulty muffler . • Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. • If the muffler on y our machine is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly . A bloc ked mesh will cause the engine to ov erheat and may lead to s[...]

8 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS General safety precautions Starting • The complete clutch cov er and shaft must be fitted before the machine is star ted, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injur y . • Ne ver start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. • Obser v e your surroundings and mak e su[...]

English – 9 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Safety instructions when using the hedge trimmer CA UTION! Please read the operator’ s manual carefully and make sure y ou understand the instr uctions bef ore using the machine. P ersonal protection • Alwa ys wear boots and other equipment described under the heading P ersonal protective equipment. • Alwa y[...]

10 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Safety instructions after completing w ork • The transpor t guard should alwa ys be fitted to the cutting attachment when the machine is not in use. • Make sure the cutting attachment has stopped bef ore cleaning, carr ying out repairs or an inspection. Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug. • Alwa ys[...]

English – 11 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what? 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 1 Cutter 2 Grease nipples (3) 3 Be vel gear 4 Blade guard 5 Shaft 6 F ront handle 7 Throttle control 8 Stop s witch 9 Throttle lock 10 Cylinder cov er 11 Star ter handle 12 Fuel tank 13 Choke control 14 Air purge 15 Air filter cov er. 16 Clutch cov er 17 H[...]

12 – English ASSEMBL Y Fitting the hand guar d and loop handle 1 Assemble the hand guard and loop handle b y screwing them together . T ake care to align the holes in both par ts. 2 Slide the loop handle and hand guard onto the shaft. 3 Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle. 4 Fit the nut and scre w . Do not overtighten. 5 Now mak e a[...]

English – 13 FUEL HANDLING Fuel CA UTION! The machine is equipped with a f our-stroke engine. Make sure that there is alwa ys sufficient oil in the oil tank. Gasoline • Use high-grade unleaded petrol of at least 86 octane . • If the machine is not used f or some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned. Engine oil Check the oil le ve[...]

14 – English ST AR TING AND ST OPPING Chec k bef ore star ting • Inspect the working area. Remov e any objects that could be thrown out. • Check the cutting attachment. Nev er use blades that are dull, crac ked or damaged. • Check that the machine is in perf ect working order . Check that all nuts and scre ws are tight. • Make sure the ge[...]

English – 15 MAINTENANCE Carb urettor Function • The carburettor go v erns the engine’s speed via the throttle control. Air and fuel are mixed in the carb urettor. The air/fuel mixture is adjustable . Correct adjustment is essential to get the best perf ormance from the machine. • Adjusting the carburettor in volves adapting the engine to s[...]

16 – English MAINTENANCE If the machine is low on po wer , difficult to star t or runs poor ly at idle speed: alwa ys check the spark plug first bef ore taking any further action. If the spark plug is dir ty , clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0,6-0,7 mm. The spar k plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier [...]

English – 17 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below y ou will find some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop . Daily maintenance • Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lock out function. • Check that the stop s witch works correctly . • Check that the b lades do not m[...]

18 – English TECHNICAL D A T A ´®z+H:)¶5w¨ ´®z+H:)¶5w¨ T echnical data Note 1: Equivalent noise pressure le v el is calculated as the time-weighted energy total f or noise pressure lev els under various working conditions with the follo wing time distr ibution: 1/2 idle and 1/2 max. speed. T echnical data 324HD A55 Engine Cylinder volume [...]

English – 19 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTR OL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT Y OUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The EP A (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqv ar na Forest & Garden are pleased to e xplain the emissions control system warranty on your 2001 and later small nonroad engine . In U .S. and Canada, new small no[...]

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