Husqvarna 356BTX 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 Oper ator’ s manual Please r ead the operator’ s manual carefully and mak e sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.[...]

2 – English INTR ODUCTION Dear customer! Cong ratulations on your choice to b uy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Huskvarna River , for production of muskets . The location was logical, since w ater power was harn[...]

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

CONTENTS 4 – English Contents Note the f ollowing bef ore starting: Please read the oper ator’ s manual carefully . The Emissions Compliance P eriod referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours f or which the engine has been shown to meet Feder al and Californian emissions requirements. Husqvarna AB has a[...]

SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS English – 5 P ersonal pr otective equipment • Glov es should be wor n when necessary . • Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. • Alwa ys wear approved e ye protection. If you use a visor then you must also w ear approved protectiv e goggles. Approv ed protective goggles must comply with standar[...]

SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 6 – English Vibration damping system Y our machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier . Muffl er The m uffler is designed to keep noise le vels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes a way from the user . In countries that have a w ar m and dry climat[...]

SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS English – 7 Vibration damping system • Check the vibration damping units regularly f or cracks or deformation. Replace them if damaged. • Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. Muffl er • Nev er use a machine that has a faulty muffler . • Regularly check that the muffler is sec[...]

SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 8 – English w ork area, they should maintain a saf e distance of at least 15 metres from one another . Starting • Nev er star t the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. • Observe the surroundings and ensure that no people or animals can come into contact with the blow er. • Place the machine on th[...]

SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS English – 9 Tighten the side straps so that the pressure is e venly distributed across the shoulders. Place the hip strap ov er the hip and not too far down on the stomach. Tighten the hip strap so that you feel the weight of the blo wer resting on your hip . General working instructions Show consideration to persons in y our[...]

SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 10 – English • The blow er must not be used while on a ladder or scaffolding. • CA UTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call f or help in the ev ent of an accident. Basic working tec hniques • The speed of the air jet is regulated by means of the throttle. Select the speed best suited f or respective tas[...]

English – 11 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 switch with throttle position setting 6 Control handle/Operating handle 7 Throttle control 8 Control pipe 9 Intermediate pipe 10 Blow pipe 11 Star ter handle 12 Muffler 13 Spark plug 14 Air purge 15 Choke control 16 Fuel t[...]

ASSEMBL Y 12 – English Assembling the blo w pipe and control handle • Loosen the two screws on the f an’ 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 halves [...]

ASSEMBL Y English – 13 Accessories Handlebar Disassemble the intermediate pipe. Disassemble the knob from the holder and puch the holder on to the holder pipe. Assemble the knob and tighten. Assemble the intermediate pipe. Flat nozzle • If higher air speed is required, the round blow pipe is replaced by the flat nozzle.[...]

FUEL HANDLING 14 – English Fuel CA UTION! The machine is equipped with a tw o-stroke engine and must alwa ys been run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil. It is important 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, ev en small inaccuracie[...]

FUEL HANDLING English – 15 Fueling • Mov e the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the refuelling point before starting it. • Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank can cause operating problems . • Ensure that the fuel is well mix ed by shaking the container before filling the tank. ! W ARNING! T aking the following pr[...]

ST ARTING AND ST OPPING 16 – English Starting and stopping Cold engine Ignition: Set the stop s witch to the star t position. Star t position is achiev ed by moving the stop s witch slightly backwards until the stop s witch clicks into start position. It is not allowed to set the stop s witch in full throttle position. Choke: Set the choke contro[...]

MAINTENANCE English – 17 Carburetor 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 run at peak performance and to minimise harmful exhaust emissions after the running-in period, as[...]

MAINTENANCE 18 – English Loosen the muffler’ s 2 screws and remov e the muffler . Pull out the spark arrestor screen and clean using a wire brush. Replace the spar k arrestor screen if it is defectiv e. CA UTION! Ne ver use a machine with a def ective muffler . Cooling system T o keep the working temperature as low as possib le the machine i[...]

MAINTENANCE English – 19 Clean the filter ev er y 40 hours, or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty . A void contact with hot surfaces on m uffler, cylinder etc. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Cleaning the air filter Dismantle the outer cov er with the help of the four fasteners holding the outer co ver . Loosen the t[...]

MAINTENANCE 20 – English Maintenance schedule Below you will find some gener al 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 nu[...]

English – 21 TECHNICAL D A T A T ec hnical data Note 1: The equiv alent sound pressure lev el value is calculated with a work cycle of a duration of 1/7 for idling and 6/7 for r acing. Reported data for equiv alent sound pressure level f or the machine has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 dB(A). Note 2: The equiv alent v[...]

FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTR OL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT 22 – English Y OUR 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 e xplain the emissions control system’ s warranty on your 2009 and later[...]

FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTR OL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT English – 23 EMISSION W ARRANTY P ARTS LIST 1 Carburetor and internal par ts 2 Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carb uretor bolts. 3 Airfilter and fuelfilter cov ered up to maintenance schedule. 4 Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule 5 Ignition Module 6 Muffler with ca[...]

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