Husqvarna 356 BT X-series 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 356BT X-SERIES 356BF X-SERIES Oper ator’ s manual (EP A) Please r ead the operator’ s manual carefully and mak e sure y ou understand the instructions before using the machine.[...]

2 – English INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! Cong ratulations on y our choice to buy a Husqv ar na product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates bac k to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River , f or production of muskets . The location was logical, since w ater power was [...]

English – 3 KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols W ARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly , which can cause ser ious or f atal injur y to the operator or others . Please read the oper ator’ s manual carefully and make sure y ou understand the instructions before using the machine . Alw a ys wear : • Hearing protectio[...]

4 – English CONTENTS Contents Note the f ollowing bef ore starting: Please read the oper ator’ s manual carefully . Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hear ing impairment. So alwa ys use approv ed hear ing protection. The Emissions Compliance P eriod referred to on the emissions compliance label indicates the number of operatin[...]

English – 5 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS P ersonal pr otective equipment • Glov es should be worn when necessar y . • W ear hear ing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. • Alwa ys wear approv ed ey e protection. If you use a visor then you m ust also wear approv ed protective goggles . Approv ed protective goggles m ust comply with st[...]

6 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Vibration damping system Y our machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and mak e operation easier . Muffl er The m uffler is designed to keep noise le v els to a minimum and to direct e xhaust fumes awa y from the user . In countries that hav e a warm and dr y cli[...]

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. • The muffler on y our machine is equipped with a spar k arrestor screen; this must be cleaned regularly . See the heading Muffler in the Maintenance chapter . A block ed s[...]

8 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS T ranspor t and storage • Store and transpor t the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames, f or e xample, from electrical machiner y , electric motors, electrical relays/s witches or boilers. • When storing and transpor ting fuel alwa [...]

English – 9 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Basic safety rules • No unauthorised persons or animals may be present in the working area, which is 15 metres. • The powerful currents of air can mo ve objects at such a speed that they can bounce bac k and cause serious eye injuries. • Do not direct the air jet tow ards people or animals. • Stop the engi[...]

10 – English WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the blo wer? 1 Outer cov er 2 Harness 3 Outlet pipe 4 Bellows with guard 5 Stop s witch with throttle position setting 6 Control handle/Operating handle 7 Throttle control (356 BT) 8 Control pipe 9 Intermediate pipe 10 Blow pipe 11 Star ter handle 12 Muffler 13 Spark plug 14 Air purge 15 Choke control[...]

English – 11 ASSEMBL Y Assemb ling the b low pipe and contr ol handle • Loosen the two scre ws on the fan’ s outlet pipe and remov e the two wear ring halves located on the outlet pipe. • Place these on the pipe bend so that the guide on the wear ring halves aligns with the slot on the pipe bend. • Refit the pipe bend with the wear halv [...]

12 – English FUEL HANDLING Fuel CA UTION! The machine is equipped with a two-strok e engine and must alwa ys been run using a mixture of gasoline and two-strok e engine oil. It is impor tant to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mix ed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, e ven small inaccurac[...]

English – 13 ST AR TING AND ST OPPING Star ting and stopping Cold engine Ignition: Set the stop s witch to the star t position. Star t position is achie ved b y moving the stop s witch slightly backw ards (356BT) or downwards (356BF) until the stop s witch clicks into star t position. It is not allowed to set the stop s witch in full throttle pos[...]

14 – English MAINTENANCE Carb uretor Y our Husqvarna product has been designed and manuf actured to specifications that reduce har mful emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine will be run-in. T o ensure that it continues to r un at peak perf or mance and to minimise harmful exhaust emissions after the running-in per io[...]

English – 15 MAINTENANCE Muffler The muffler is designed to reduce the noise le vel and to direct the e xhaust gases awa y from the operator . The e xhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks, which ma y cause fire if directed against dr y and comb ustible material. The muffler is equipped with a special spark arrestor screen. The spark arre[...]

16 – English MAINTENANCE Air filter The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remov e dust and dir t in order to av oid: • Carburettor malfunctions • Star ting problems • Loss of engine power • Unnecessar y wear to engine parts • Excessive fuel consumption. Clean the filter e very 40 hours, or more regularly if conditions are e xce[...]

English – 17 MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Belo w y ou will find some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop . Daily maintenance 1 Clean the outside of the machine. 2 Check that the throttle control functions saf ely . 3 Check that the stop s witch works correctly . 4 Check that [...]

18 – English TECHNICAL D A T A T echnical data Note 1: Equiv alent noise pressure lev el is calculated as the time-weighted energy total f or noise pressure lev els under v ar ious working conditions with the follo wing time distribution: 1/2 idle and 1/2 max. speed. T echnical data 356BT x 356BF x Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 3,15/51[...]

English – 19 FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTR OL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT Y OUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The EP A (U .S. Environmental Protection Agency), CARB (Calif or nia Air Resources Board), Environment Canada and Husqvarna F orest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system’ s warr anty on your 2009 and la[...]

20 – English FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTR OL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT WHA T IS NO T CO VERED All f ailures caused by abuse , neglect or improper maintenance are not cov ered. ADD -ON OR MODIFIED P ARTS Add-on or modified par ts that are not e xempted b y CARB or EP A ma y not be used. The use of any non-e x empted add-on or modified par [...]

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