Husqvarna 326HD60X User Manual

Oper ator’s manual (EPA)

326HD60 326HD75

Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions

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before using the machine.

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ARNING! Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

Always wear:

• Approved hearing protection

• Approved eye protection

Always wear approved protective gloves.

Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes.

Other symbols/decals on the mac hine refer to special certiﬁcation requirements for certain markets.

The engine is s witched off by moving the stop switch to the stop position. CAUTION! The stop switch automatically returns to the start position. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling, checking and/or performing maintenance.

Always wear approved protective gloves.

Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

Protective goggles or a visor must be worn.

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Contents

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CONTENTS

Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: 3

INTR ODUCTION

Dear customer!

WHA T IS WHAT?

What is what?

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS

Impor tant 6 Personal protective equipment 6 Machine ′ s safety equipment 7

FUEL HANDLING

Fuel saf ety 10 Fuel 10 Fueling 11

ARTING AND STOPPING

Chec k before starting 12 Starting and stopping 12

ORKING TECHNIQUES

Gener al working instructions 14

MAINTENANCE

Carb uretor 16 Mufﬂer 18 Cooling system 18 Spark plug 19 Air ﬁlter 19 Gear housing 20 Cleaning and lubrication 20 Maintenance schedule 21

TECHNICAL D ATA

echnical data 22

FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

OUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 23

Note the f ollowing before starting:

Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully.

ARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.

ARNING! Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modiﬁed without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use genuine accessories. Non-authorized modiﬁcations and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others.

Your warranty may not cover damage or liability caused by the use of nonauthorized accessories or replacement parts.

This engine label certiﬁes that the product is certiﬁed in accordance with American exhaust emissions requirements EPA Ph II and Californian exhaust and evaporative emissions requirements CARB Tier III. The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emissions compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has shown to meet Federal and Californian emission requirements. Categor y C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.

For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

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INTR ODUCTION

Dear customer!

Cong ratulations on your choice to buy 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 water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the waterpowered plant. During over 300 years of continuous operation, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different products, from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the ﬁrst motor driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today.

Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as our highest priority. We develop, manufacture and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry.

Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers, ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer.

It is our wish that you will be satisﬁed with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this operator

s manual as a valuable document. By following its ′ content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you ever lend or sell this machine, make sure that the borrower or buyer gets the operator

Thank you for using a Husqvarna product.

Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and appearance of products without prior notice.

For customer assistance, contact us at our website: www.usa.husqvarna.com

s manual, so they will also know how to properly maintain and use it.

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WHA T IS WHA T?

What is what?

Operator’s manual

2 Grease ﬁller cap, bevel gear

3 Gear housing

4 Blades

5 Blade guard

6 Front handle

7 Cylinder cover

8 Starter handle

9 Stop switch

10 Throttle lock

11 Adjustable handle

12 Throttle control

13 Lock for handle

14 Fuel tank

15 Fuel cap

16 Air purge

17 Choke control

18 Air ﬁlter cover

19 Hand guard

20 Tube of grease

21 Allen key

22 Combination spanner

23 Transport guard

24 Spark plug cap and spark plug

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS

Impor tant Personal protective equipment

IMPORTANT!

The machine is only designed for cutting branches and twigs.

Never use a machine that has been modiﬁed in any way from its original speciﬁcation.

Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment.

Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.

Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, maintenance and service instructions described in this manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualiﬁed specialists. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

All covers and guards must be ﬁtted before starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.

ARNING! The ignition system of this

machine produces an electromagnetic

ﬁeld during operation. This ﬁeld may under some circumstances interfere with pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with pacemakers to consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine.

IMPOR TANT!

Incorrect or careless use of a hedge trimmer can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.

You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.

ARNING! Listen out for warning signals or shouts when you are wearing hearing protection. Always remove your hearing protection as soon as the engine stops.

HEARING PR OTECTION

Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction.

EYE PROTECTION

Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.

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ARNING! Running an engine in a conﬁned or badly ventilated area can result in death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

ARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine. As the machine is equipped with a springloaded stop switch and can be started by low speed and force on the starter handle, even small children under some circumstances can produce the force necessary to start the machine. This can mean a risk of serious personal injury. Therefore remove the spark plug cap when the machine is not under close supervision.

ARNING! Faulty blades can increase the risk of accidents.

GLOVES

Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when ﬁtting cutting attachments.

BOOTS

Wear sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS

CLO THING

Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.

FIRST AID KIT

Always have a ﬁrst aid kit nearby.

Mac hine ′ s safety equipment

This section descr ibes the machine ′ s safety equipment, its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.

The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest servicing dealer.

IMPORTANT!

All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training. This is especially true of the machine safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee the availability of professional repairs and service. If the retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him for the address of your nearest service agent.

the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.

Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.

Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.

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ARNING! Never use a machine with

faulty safety equipment. The machine’s

safety equipment must be checked and maintained as described in this section. If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired.

Thr ottle lockout

The throttle loc kout is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B). When you release the handle the throttle control and the throttle lockout both move back to their original positions. This movement is controlled by two independent return springs. This arrangement means that

Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.

See instructions under the heading Start. Start the hedge trimmer and apply full throttle. Release the throttle trigger and check that the blades stop and remain stationary. If the blades move when the throttle trigger is in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must be adjusted. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS

Stop s witch

Use the stop s witch to switch off the engine.

Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.

Hand guar d

The hand guard pre vents hands from coming into contact with the moving blades, for example, if the operator loses grip on the front handle.

Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation. Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached.

WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition. These symptoms normally appear in the ﬁngers, hands or wrists. The risk increases at low temperatures.

Mufﬂer

The mufﬂer is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. A mufﬂer ﬁtted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust gases.

Check that the hand guard is ﬁtted correctly.

Check that the hand guard is undamaged.

Vibration damping system

Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to reduce vibration and make operation easier.

The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and the machine body including the blades is suspended on the handlebar system via a four springs.

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′s handle unit. The engine

In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a signiﬁcant risk of ﬁre. We therefore ﬁt certain mufﬂers with a spark arrestor screen. Check whether the mufﬂer on your machine is ﬁtted with this kind of screen.

For mufﬂers it is very important that you follow the instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine.

Never use a machine that has a faulty mufﬂer.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Regularly check that the mufﬂer is securely attached to the machine.

If the mufﬂer on your machine is ﬁtted with a spark arrestor screen this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage.

WARNING! Mufﬂers ﬁtted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and

remain so for some time after stopping. This also applies at idle speed. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of ﬁre!

WARNING! The inside of the mufﬂer contain chemicals that may be

carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged mufﬂer.

When the blades are correctly adjusted the play between the blades should be 0,2–0,4 mm, measured at the screws.

The edges of the blades are too hard to be ﬁled. Dull blades should be sharpened using a grinder.

Replace the blades if they are bent or damaged.

Blade guard

The blade guard (A) is intended to protect against any part of the body coming into contact with the blades (B).

Check that the blade guard is not damaged or distorted. Replace the blade guard if it is bent or damaged.

Gear housing

The gear housing gets hot when the machine has been in use. To avoid burning yourself do not touch the gear housing.

WARNING! Bear in mind that:

The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a ﬁre. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!

Blades

To ensure good cutting results it is impor tant that the contact pressure between the blades is correct. The contact pressure is adjusted by turning the screws on the underside of the bar clockwise as far as they will go. Then turn the screws anticlockwise a 1/4 turn. Lock the screws using the locking nut on the top of the bar. Check that the screws are loose enough to allow the washers under the screw heads to slide sideways.

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