Husqvarna 553RBX operation manual

Operator′s manual, Manuel d’utilisation, Istruzioni per l’uso

Bedienungsanweisung, Instruções para o uso

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553RBX

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ARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and mak understand the instructions before using the machine.

Always wear:

• A protective helmet where there is a

alling objects

risk of f

• Approved hearing protection

• Approved eye protection

Max. speed of output shaft, rpm

This product is in accordance with applicable EC directiv

Watch out for thrown objects and

icochets

, and can cause

e sure y

es.

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.

Only use non-metallic, ﬂexible cutting attachments trimmer cord.

Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’ Directive. The machine’s emission is speciﬁed in the Technical data chapter and on the label.

Keep all parts of your body away from hot

aces.

surf

Other symbols/decals on the mac special cer markets.

Switch off the engine by moving the stop

witch to the ST

s carrying out any checks or maintenance.

Always wear approved protective gloves.

, i.e. trimmer heads with

hine refer to

tiﬁcation requirements for certain

OP position before

The operator of the machine must ensure, while w

orking, that no persons or

animals come closer than 15 metres.

15 m

50FT

Machines ﬁtted with saw blades or grass

lades can be thrown violently to the side

b when the blade comes into contact with a ﬁxed object. This is called blade thrust. The blade is capable of amputating an arm or leg. Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine.

Arrows which show limits for handle positioning.

Ignition;

choke:

Set the choke control in

the chok

e position.

This should automatically set the stop switch to the start position.

Air purge.

Always wear approved protective gloves.

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Regular cleaning is required.

Visual check.

CONTENTS

Contents

KEY

TO SYMBOLS

Symbols

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CONTENTS

Contents

Note the following before starting: ........................ 3

INTR

Dear Customer

WHA

What is what on the br

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA

Impor

Personal protective equipment ............................. 6

Machine′s safety equipment ................................. 7

Cutting equipment ................................................ 9

ASSEMBL

Fitting the ﬂ Connecting throttle cable and stop switch wires ... 11

Fitting the J-handle .............................................. 11

Fitting blades and trimmer heads ......................... 12

Fitting the transport guard .................................... 13

Adjusting the harness and brush cutter ................ 13

FUEL HANDLING

Fuel saf

Fuel ...................................................................... 15

Fueling .................................................................. 16

Chec

Starting and stopping ........................................... 17

Gener

MAINTENANCE

Carb

Air ﬁlter ................................................................. 21

Fuel ﬁlter ............................................................... 21

Bevel gear ............................................................ 21

Spark plug ............................................................ 21

Drive shaft ............................................................ 22

Maintenance schedule ......................................... 23

TECHNICAL D

EC-declaration of conformity ................................ 25

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ODUCTION

, .................................................... 4

T IS WHAT?

ush cutter? ........................ 5

UTIONS

tant .............................................................. 6

exible drive shaft ................................ 11

ety ............................................................ 15

ARTING AND STOPPING

k before starting ........................................... 17

ORKING TECHNIQUES

al working instructions ................................ 19

urettor ........................................................... 21

ATA

echnical data ...................................................... 24

Note the f

ollowing before

starting:

Please read the oper

ARNING! Long-term exposure to noise

W 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 original accessories. Non-authorized modiﬁcations and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others.

ARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter

W or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.

ator's manual carefully.

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ODUCTION

INTR

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 Kar of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the waterpowered plant. During the more than 300 years in existence, 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 pr gardening, as well as for the building and construction industry. Husqvarna′s aim is also to be at the front edge for ergonomics features to add to our products within these areas.

We are convinced that you will appreciate with great satisfaction the quality and performance of our product for a very long time to come. whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorised dealers, ask for the address of your nearest service workshop.

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 oper the second-hand value of the machine can be e is passed on to the buy

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.

ity. The business concept is to develop, manufacture and market motor-driven products for forestry and

ior

, usability

ator′s man

ual as a valuable document. By following its content (usage, service, maintenance, etc), the life span and

l XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production

, security and environmental protection. That is the reason why we have developed many different

The purchase of one of our products gives you access to professional help with repairs and service

xtended. If you sell this machine, make sure that the operator′s manual

er.

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WHA

T IS

WHA

What is what on the brush cutter?

Blade 2 Grease ﬁller cap, bevel gear 3 Bevel gear 4 Cutting attachment guard 5 Shaft 6 Loop handle 7 Throttle trigger 8 Stop switch 9 Throttle lockout 10 Shaft coupling 11 Starter handle 12 Fuel tank 13 Air ﬁlter cover 14 Cylinder cover

15 Spark plug cap and spark plug 16 Air purge. 17 Choke control 18 Harness 19 Drive disc 20 Support ﬂange 21 Support cup 22 Locking nut 23 Trimmer head 24 Transport guard 25 Locking pin 26 Socket spanner 27 Screwdriver 28 Operator

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s manual

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UTIONS

Impor

tant

IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for grass trimming and

ass clearing.

g The only accessories you can operate with this engine

unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter on Technical data.

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

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the ”Personal protectiv

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

ver use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,

Ne 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 Maintenance heading.

All covers, guards and handles must be ﬁtted before

ting.

Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition

star lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.

The machine operator must ensure that no people or animals come closer than 15 metres while working. When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least twice the tree height and no less than 15 metres.

ARNING! This machine produces an

electromagnetic ﬁeld during operation.

This ﬁeld may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.

ARNING! Running an engine in a

W conﬁned or badly ventilated area can

result in death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning.

e equipment” heading.

ARNING! Never allow children to use or be in the vicinity of the machine 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

ect

when the machine is not under close supervision.

Personal protective equipment

IMPOR

TANT!

A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly cause ser 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.

HELMET A protectiv

HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise

reduction.

ious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It

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.

e helmet where there is a risk of falling objects

. As the

, and can

EYE PROTECTION Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor

then you m Approved protective goggles must comply with the ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.

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ust also wear approved protective goggles.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECA

GLO

VES

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

BOO Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.

CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose

clothing that can catch on twigs and branches 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.

. Always

UTIONS

ARNING! Never use a machine with

W 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 operation of the throttle control. (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 the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting.

Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle loc

kout is designed to prevent accidental

out is released.

When you press the lock

Mac

hine′s safety equipment

This section descr its purpose 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

ied out correctly and if ser

carr carried out professionally. If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop.

IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training. of the machine 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.

ibes the machine′s safety equipment,

, and how checks and maintenance should be

vice and/or repairs are not

s safety equipment. If your machine fails

′

This is especially true

Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when y

Check that the throttle trigger and throttle lockout move freely and that the return spr

See instructions under the heading Start. Start the machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a

ou release it.

ings work properly.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA

standstill.

If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting m be checked. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

UTIONS

Vibration damping system

ust

our machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibr operation easier.

ation and make

Stop s

witch

Use the stop s

Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when y

ou mo

Cutting attac

This guard is intended to pre thrown to operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment.

Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the guard if it has been e

acked.

cr Always use the recommended guard for the cutting

attachment you are using.

witch to switch off the engine.

ve the stop switch to the stop setting.

hment guard

wards the operator. The guard also protects the

ARNING! Never use a cutting

attachment without an approved guard.

See the chapter on Technical data. If an incorrect or faulty guard is ﬁtted this can cause serious personal injury.

vent loose objects from being

xposed to impact or is

See chapter on Technical data.

Using incorrectly wound cord or a blunt or incorrect cutting attachment (wrong type or incorrectly ﬁled, see

uctions under the heading Filing the b

instr the level of vibration.

The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the transf

er of vibration between the engine unit/cutting

equipment and the machine′s handle unit. Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or

mation. Check that the vibration damping element is

defor undamaged and securely attached.

ARNING! Overexposure to vibration

W 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.

Mufﬂ

The m

ufﬂer is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes a ﬁtted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust gases.

way from the user. A mufﬂer

lade) increases

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA

ver use a machine that has a faulty mufﬂer.

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

ufﬂer on your machine is ﬁtted with a spark

If the m arrestor mesh this m mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage.

ust be cleaned regular

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!

ly. A blocked

UTIONS

When ﬁtting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. it, undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left-hand thread.) Tighten the nut using the socket spanner.

The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn

ou can tur

that y resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced after it has been put on approx. 10 times.

n it by hand. The lining should offer a

Harness

Check that the harness is not damaged. In an emergency situation, release yourself from machine

and harness according to the f

ollowing method.

To remove

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

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

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!

Loc

king nut

A loc

king nut is used to secure some types of cutting

attachment.

Cutting equipment

This section describes how to choose and maintain your cutting equipment in order to:

• Reduce the risk of blade thrust.

• Obtain maximum cutting performance.

• Extend the life of cutting equipment.

IMPORTANT! Only use cutting attachments with the guards we

recommend! See the chapter on T Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to

check the correct way to load the cord and the correct cord diameter.

Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our recommendations. Also refer to the instructions on the blade packaging.

echnical data.

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WARNING! Always stop the engine before doing any work on the cutting attachment.

This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the cutting attachment has stopped completely and disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug before you start to work on it.

WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting attachment or an incorrectly sharpened

blade increases the risk of blade thrust.

Cutting equipment

Grass blades and grass knifes are intended for cutting coarse grass.

A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.

Sharpening grass knifes and grass blades

• See the cutting attachment packaging for correct

sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and knifes using a single-cut ﬂat ﬁle.

• Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of

the blade

WARNING! Always discard a blade that is bent, twisted, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Never attempt to straighten a twisted blade so that it can be reused. Only use original blades of the speciﬁed type.

Trimmer head

General rules

Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.

Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended ﬁle gauge. An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of accidents.

Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment should alw

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ys be replaced.

IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and

evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate harmful vibration.

• Only use the recommended trimmer heads and

trimmer cords. These have been tested by the manufacturer to suit a particular engine size. This is especially important when a fully automatic trimmer head is used. Only use the recommended cutting attachment. See the chapter on Technical data.

• Smaller machines generally require small trimmer

heads and vice v using a cord the engine must throw out the cord radially from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass being cleared.

• The length of the cord is also important. A longer cord

requires g the same diameter.

• Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is

• To increase the life of the cord it can be soaked in

This is used to cut the cord to the correct length.

intact.

water for a couple of days. This will make the line tougher so that it lasts longer.

ersa.

This is because when clearing

reater engine po

wer than a shorter cord of

Fitting the ﬂexible drive shaft

• Loosen two screws at the shaft coupling.

ASSEMBLY

• Plug the stop switch wires into the matching connectors from the engine. not important.

Note that wire polarity is

• Slide the ﬂexible shaft through the loops at the cabling, and ﬁt the ﬂe Make sure the shaft engages correctly by turning it and pushing at the same time.

• Tighten the two screws.

• Install the drive shaft sleeve in the clutch cover so that the hole is positioned directly underneath the loc button on the clutch cover.

• Make sure the shaft engages correctly by turning it and pushing at the same time.

Make sure the locking pin returns to its original

• position, so that the drive shaft sleeve cannot come off the clutch case.

xible shaft to the shaft coupling.

king

Connecting throttle cable and stop switch wires

• Place the throttle wire from the cabling (A) and the throttle wire from the engine (B) in the plastic sleeve as shown.

Fitting the J-handle

• Position the handle on the shaft. Note that the handle must be mounted below the arrow on the shaft.

• Slide the spacer into the slot in the loop handle.

• Fit the nut and screw. Do not overtighten.

• Attach the J-handle to the loop handle using the three screws

, as shown.

• Close the plastic sleeve.

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ASSEMBLY

• Now adjust the trimmer to give a comfortable working position. Tighten the bolt/knob.

WARNING! Only grass blades/grass cutters or trimmer heads/plastic blades

may be used when the J-handle is ﬁtted. Saw blades must never be used with the J-handle.

Fitting blades and trimmer heads

WARNING! When ﬁtting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that

the raised section on the drive disc/ support ﬂange engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutting attachment. If the cutting attachment is ﬁtted incorrectly it can result in serious and/or fatal personal injury.

WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard.

See the chapter on Technical data. If an incorrect or faulty guard is ﬁtted this can cause serious personal injury.

Enter the guard extension guide in the slot of the combination guard. position on the guard with the four quick-fasteners.

The guard extension is removed easily using a

wdr

iver, see illustration.

scre

Then click the guard extension into

Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter

• Hook the blade guard/combination guard (A) onto the ﬁtting on the shaft and secure with the bolt (L). Use the recommended blade guard. See the Technical data section. CAUTION! Ensure that the guard extension is removed.

IMPORTANT! If a saw blade or grass blade are to be used the machine must be equipped with the correct handlebar, blade guard and harness.

Fitting the guard extension

CAUTION! The guard extension shall always be ﬁtted

when using the trimmer head/plastic blades and combination guard. The guard extension shall always be removed when using the grass blade and combination guard.

Hook the blade guard/combination guard (A) onto the ﬁtting on the shaft and secure with the bolt.

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• Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft.

• Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing.

• Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft.

• Place the blade (D), support cup (E) and support ﬂange (F) on the output shaft.

• Fit the nut (G). The nut must be tightened to a torque of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5 kpm). Use the socket spanner in the tool kit. Hold the shaft of the spanner as close to the blade guard as possible. To tighten the nut, turn

ASSEMBLY

the spanner in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation (Caution! left-hand thread).

Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head

• Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. CAUTION! Ensure that the guard extension is ﬁtted.

• Hook the trimmer guard/combination guard onto the ﬁtting on the shaft and secure with the bolt (L).

• Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft.

• Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing.

• Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft.

• Screw on the trimmer head/plastic blades (H) in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation.

Fitting the transport guard

• Insert the blade in the transport guard (A).

• Snap the two fasteners (B) into the slots (C) to secure the transpor

t guard.

Adjusting the harness and brush cutter

Adjusting the backplate height

• Loosen the two fasteners holding the backplate.

• Loosen the backplate from the frame on one side.

• To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse .

order

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ASSEMBLY

• Move the backplate to the desired height and fasten it. Make sure the pin aligns with one of the holes on the frame, see picture.

Adjust the shoulder straps to distribute the load evenly

• across your shoulders

Adjusting the harness

• Put on the harness.

• Tighten the waist strap so that it sits securely.

• Tighten the chest strap.

• Adjust the chest strap vertically if needed and make sure it ﬁts w

ell.

• Loosen or tighten the waist strap so that approx. 70% of the load is on your w shoulders.

aist and 30% on your

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FUEL HANDLING

Fuel safety

Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and

allow remaining fuel to e

2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes,

change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water.

3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for

leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines.

Transport and storage

• Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked ﬂames, for example, from electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/ switches or boilers.

• When storing and transporting fuel always use

ved containers intended for this purpose.

appro

• When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to ﬁnd out where to dispose of excess fuel.

• Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carr

• The transport guard must always be ﬁtted to the cutting attachment when the machine is being

ansported or in storage.

• Secure the machine during transport.

ied out before long-term storage.

WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of ﬁre, explosion and inhaling fumes.

Fuel

CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke

engine and must always been run using a mixture of petrol and two-stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture.

WARNING! Fuel and fuel fumes are highly inﬂammable and can cause

serious injury when inhaled or allowed to come in contact with the skin. For this reason observe caution when handling fuel and make sure there is adequate ventilation.

vaporate.

Petrol

CAUTION! Always use a quality petrol/oil mixture at least

90 octane (RON). If your machine is equipped with a catalytic converter (see chapter on Technical data) always use a good quality unleaded petrol/oil mixture. Leaded petrol will destroy the catalytic converter.

Use low-emission petrol, also known as alkylate petrol, if

ailable.

it is a

• The lowest octane recommended is 90 (RON). If you run the engine on a lo called knocking can occur. This gives rise to a high engine temperature, which can result in serious engine damage.

• When working at continuous high revs a higher octane

ating is recommended.

wer octane grade than 90 so-

Two-stroke oil

• For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air-cooled two-stroke engines.

• Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled engines, sometimes ref TCW).

• Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.

• A poor oil quality and/or too high oil/fuel ratio may jeopardise function and decrease the life time of catalytic converters.

• Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%) with HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil. 1:33 (3%) with oils class JASO FB or ISO EGB

for

mulated for air-cooled, two-stroke engines.

Petrol, litre

5 10 0,20 0,30 15 0,30 0,45 20 0,40 0,60

erred to as outboard oil (rated

Two-stroke oil, litre 2% (1:50) 3% (1:33)

0,10 0,15

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FUEL HANDLING

Mixing

• Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel.

• Always start by ﬁlling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol.

• Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before ﬁlling the machine’

•

Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a time.

•

If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned.

s fuel tank.

WARNING! The catalytic converter mufﬂer gets very hot during and after use. This also applies during idling. Be aware of the ﬁre hazard, especially when working near ﬂammable substances and/ or vapours.

Fueling

WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of ﬁre:

Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.

Always shut off the engine before refuelling.

Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling.

When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently.

Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.

Always move the machine away from the refuelling area and source before starting.

• Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve.

• Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank can cause operating prob

• Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before ﬁlling the tank.

lems.

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STARTING AND STOPPING

Check before starting

• Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard.

• All covers must be correctly ﬁtted and undamaged before you start the machine.

• Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are found.

• Check that the support ﬂange is not cracked due to

atigue or due to being tightened too m

f the support ﬂange if it is cracked.

• Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force.

ut lock should have a locking force of at least 1.5

The n Nm. The tightening torque of the locking nut should be 35-50 Nm.

uch. Discard

trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked.

Starting and stopping

WARNING! The complete clutch cover and shaft must be ﬁtted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury.

Always move the machine away from the refuelling area and source before starting. Place the machine on a ﬂat surface. Ensure the cutting attachment cannot come into contact with any object.

Make sure no unauthorised persons are in the working area. Otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury. The safety distance is 15 metres.

Starting

• Check that the blade guard is not damaged or

ked. Replace the blade guard if it is exposed to

crac impact or is cracked.

• Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or crac

ked. Replace the trimmer head or

Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position. Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel

begins to ﬁll the bulb. The bulb need not be completely ﬁlled.

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STARTING AND STOPPING

Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position.

WARNING! When the engine is started with the choke in either the choke or

start throttle positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately.

Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with y handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord.

starter cord around your hand.

Repeat pulling the cord until the engine starts. When the engine starts. return choke control to run position and apply full throttle; the throttle will automatically disengage from the start setting.

CAUTION! Do not pull the star ter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine.

our foot!). Grip the starter

Never twist the

Stopping

Stop the engine by switching off the ignition.

CAUTION! Do not put any part of your body in marked area. Contact can result in burns to the skin, or electrical shock if the spark plug cap has been damaged. Always use gloves. Do not use a machine with damaged spark plug cap.

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

General working instructions

IMPORTANT! This section describes the basic safety precautions for

king with brush cutters and trimmers.

w If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain

how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop.

Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.

You must understand the difference between forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass trimming before use.

Basic safety rules

1 Look around you:

• To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot

• To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into

• CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are

2 Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects,

our control of the machine.

affect y

contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects that are thro

able to call for help in the event of an accident.

such as stones etc. that could be thrown out or become wrapped around the cutting attachment. Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling direction, etc.

Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground.

wn out b

y the cutting attachment.

, brok

en glass, nails, steel wire, string,

10 Never put the machine down with the engine running

unless you ha

ve it in clear sight.

WARNING! Neither the operator of the machine nor anyone else may attempt to remove the cut material while the engine is running or the cutting equipment is rotating, as this can result in serious injury.

Stop the engine and cutting equipment before you remove material that has wound around the blade shaft as otherwise there is a risk of injury. The bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards. You could get burnt if you touch it.

WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear approved eye protection. Never lean over the cutting attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury.

Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 metres. Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches. Never swing the machine around without ﬁrst checking behind you to make sure no-one is within the safety zone.

Basic working techniques

Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on the engine can lead to serious engine damage.

WARNING! Sometimes branches or grass get caught between the guard and cutting attachment. Always stop the engine before cleaning.

5 Always carry this backpack type blower in its shoulder

harness while operating.

6 Keep a good balance and a ﬁrm foothold. 7 Always hold the machine with both hands. 8 Keep the cutting attachment below waist level. 9 Switch off the engine before moving to another area.

ansport guard before carrying or transporting

Fit the tr the equipment any distance.

WARNING! Machines ﬁtted with saw blades or grass blades can be thrown

violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a ﬁxed object. This is called blade thrust. A blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the machine and/ or operator to be propelled in any direction, and possibly lose control of the machine. Blade thrust can occur without warning if the machine snags, stalls or binds. Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is difﬁcult to see the material being cut.

Avoid cutting with the area of the blade between the 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions. Because of the speed of rotation of the blade, blade thrust can occur if you attempt to cut thick stems with this area of the blade.

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WORKING TECHNIQUES

Grass clearing using a grass blade

• Grass blades and grass knifes must not be used on woody stems.

• A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass.

• The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging movement, where the movement from right-to-left is the clearing stroke and the movement from left-toright is the return stroke. Let the left-hand side of the blade (between 8 and 12 o’clock) do the cutting.

• Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the cord to 10-12 cm and reducing the engine speed.

Clearing

• The clearing technique removes all unwanted vegetation. Keep the trimmer head just above the ground and tilt it. Let the end of the cord strike the ground around trees, posts, statues and the like. CAUTION! This technique increases the wear on the cord.

• If the blade is angled to the left when clearing grass, r

ass will collect in a line, which makes it easier to

the g collect, e.g. by raking.

• Try to work rhythmically. Stand ﬁrmly with your feet

Move forward after the return stroke and stand

apart. ﬁrmly again.

• Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It

is used to protect the blade from hitting the g

• Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade

by following these instructions: 1Always work at full throttle. 2Avoid the previously cut material during the return

stroke

• Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the

machine on the ground before you start to collect the cut material.

round.

Grass trimming with a trimmer head

Trimming

• Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an

angle. It is the end of the cord that does the work. Let the cord work at its own pace. Never press the cord into the area to be cut.

• The cord wears quicker and must be fed forward more often when w metal fences, etc., than when coming into contact with trees and wooden fences.

• When trimming and clearing, you should use less than full throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce the w

Cutting

• The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difﬁcult to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool.

• Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into contact with the g Constant contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head.

Sweeping

• The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick and easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to and above the area to be swept and move the tool to and fro.

• When cutting and sweeping you should use full throttle to obtain the best results

ear on the tr

king against stones, brick, concrete,

immer head.

ing normal cutting.

round dur

• The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against w can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage fence posts.

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, fences, trees and borders. However it

alls

MAINTENANCE

Carburettor

Adjusting the idle speed (T)

Check that the air ﬁlter is clean. When the idle speed is correct, the cutting attachment should not rotate. If adjustment is required, close (turn clockwise) the idle adjustment screw T, with the engine running, until the cutting attachment starts to rotate. Open (turn anticlockwise) the screw until the cutting attachment stops. The idle speed is correctly set when the engine runs smoothly in all positions, and there is a clear margin to the speed at which the cutting attachment starts to rotate.

WARNING! If the idle speed cannot be adjusted so that the cutting attachment

stops, contact your dealer/service workshop. Do not use the machine until it has been correctly adjusted or repaired.

Air ﬁlter

The air ﬁlter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid:

• Carburettor malfunctions

• Starting problems

• Loss of engine power

• Unnecessary wear to engine parts.

• Excessive fuel consumption.

Cleaning the air ﬁlter

Remove the air ﬁlter cover and take out the ﬁlter. Wash it clean in warm, soapy water. Ensure that the ﬁlter is dry before reﬁtting it.

An air ﬁlter that has been in use for a long time cannot be cleaned completely. with a new one at regular intervals.

must always be replaced.

The ﬁlter must therefore be replaced

A damaged air ﬁlter

Fuel ﬁlter

1 Fuel ﬁlter When the engine runs short of fuel supply, check the fuel

cap and the fuel ﬁlter for b

lockage.

Bevel gear

The bevel gear is ﬁlled with the right quantity of grease at the factory. However, before using the machine you should check that the bevel gear is ﬁlled three-quarters full with grease. Use HUSQVARNA special grease.

The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need to be changed e

xcept if repairs are carr

ied out.

Clean the ﬁlter every 25 hours, or more regularly if conditions are e

xceptionally dusty

Spark plug

The spark plug condition is inﬂuenced by:

• Incorrect carburettor adjustment.

• An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil).

• A dirty air ﬁlter.

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MAINTENANCE

These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in operating problems and starting difﬁculties.

If the machine is low on power, difﬁcult to start or runs poorly at idle speed: before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0,6-0,7 mm. The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary.

CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/ cylinder. Check that the spark plug is ﬁtted with a suppressor.

Drive shaft

always check the spark plug ﬁrst

•

Apply the grease from the tube along the whole axle. Spread with a brush or cloth.

Slide the drive shaft back into the sleeve. Make sure

• the shaft engages correctly by tur at the same time.

ning it and pushing

The ﬂexible drive axle is lubricated with Husqvarna drive axle grease. The axle must be lubricated at least every 6 months.

• Lift up the locking button that holds the drive shaft e in the clutch cover.

sleev

• Pull the drive shaft sleeve out of the clutch cover.

• Remove the drive shaft from the sleeve either by

shaking it out or pulling it out using pliers.

• When the shaft is correctly installed in the sleeve, the end of the shaft should project about 10 mm bey the edge of the sleeve.

• Install the drive shaft sleeve in the clutch cover so that the hole is positioned directly under button on the clutch cover.

• Make sure the shaft engages correctly by turning it and pushing at the same time.

neath the loc

ond

king

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MAINTENANCE

Maintenance schedule

The following is a list of the maintenance steps that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator's Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorized service workshop.

Maintenance

Clean the outside of the machine. X Check that the harness is not damaged. X Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function

correctly from a saf Check that the handle and handlebar are undamaged and

secured correctly. Check that the stop switch works correctly. X Check that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle. X Clean the air ﬁlter. Replace if necessary. X Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace

the guard if it has been e Check that the blade is correctly centred, is sharp, and is not

cracked. An off-centre blade will cause vibration that could result in damage to the machine.

Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the trimmer head if necessar

Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipment is tighten correctly.

Check that the transport guard for the blade is intact and that it can be secured correctly.

Check that nuts and screws are tight. X Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel

lines. Chec

k the starter and starter cord. X Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged. X Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check the

electrode gap plug. Check that the spark plug is ﬁtted with a suppressor.

Clean the machine’s cooling system. X Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around it. X Check that the bevel gear is ﬁlled three-quarters full with

lubricant.

Fill if necessary using special grease. Clean the mufﬂer. X Check the fuel ﬁlter from contamination and the fuel hose from

crac

ks or other defects. Replace if necessary. Check all cables and connections. X Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear.

Replace if necessary b Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is ﬁtted with a

suppressor. Lubricate the drive axle with Husqvarna drive axle grease. Do this every six months.

ety point of vie

Adjust the gap to 0,6-0,7 mm or replace the spark

y an autorized service workshop.

xposed to impact or is cr

acked.

Daily maintenance

Weekly maintenance

Monthly maintenance

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TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data

553RBX

Engine

Cylinder displacement, cm Cylinder bore, mm 45,5 Stroke, mm 31,1 Idle speed, rpm 2800 Recommended max. speed, rpm 13000 Speed of output shaft, rpm 9285 Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893, kW/ rpm 2,3/9500 Catalytic converter mufﬂer No

Ignition system

Spark plug NGK CMR7H Electrode gap, mm 0,6-0,7

Fuel and lubrication system

Fuel tank capacity, litre 0.8

Weight

Weight without fuel, cutting attachment and guard, kg 12,1

Noise emissions

(see note 1) Sound power level, measured dB (A) 117 Sound power level, guaranteed L

Noise levels

(see note 2) Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear, measured

according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22868, dB(A): Equipped with trimmer head (original) 97 Equipped with grass blade (original) 97

Vibration levels

(see note 3) Equivalent vibration levels (a

EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22867, m/s Equipped with trimmer head (original), left/right 2,7/3,3 Equipped with grass blade (original), left/right

Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (LWA) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/ EC. Reported sound power level for the machine has been measured with the original cutting attachment that gives the highest level. The difference between guaranteed and measured sound power is that the guaranteed sound power also includes dispersion in the measurement result and the variations between different machines of the same model according to Directive 2000/14/EC.

Note 2: Reported data for equivalent sound pressure level for the machine has a typical statistical dispersion (standard

viation) of 1 dB (A).

de Note 3:

Reported data for equivalent vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 m/s2.

dB (A) 118

) at handles, measured according to

hv,eq

50,6

2,7/3,8

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TECHNICAL DATA

Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no.

Grass blade/grass cutter

Trimmer head

Support cup Fixed

EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only)

We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare that the brush cutters Husqvarna

with serial numbers dating from 2012 onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the

553RBX

serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:

- of May 17, 2006 ”relating to machinery” 2006/42/EC

- of December 15, 2004 ”relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 2004/108/EC.

- of May 8, 2000 ”relating to the noise emissions in the environment” to Annex V. For information relating to noise emissions, see the Technical data chapter.

The following standards have been applied: SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Fyrisborgsgatan 3, SE-754 50 Uppsala, Sweden, has carried out voluntary type

approval for Husqvarna AB. The certiﬁcate has the number: SEC/12/2344 Huskvarna February 8, 2012

Bengt Frögelius, Development manager (Authorized representative for Husqvarna AB and responsible for technical documentation.)

Multi 300-3 (Ø 300 3 teeth) 537 33 16-03 Multi 275-4 (Ø 275 4 teeth) 537 33 16-03 T45x (Ø 2.7 - 3.3 mm cord) 537 33 16-03 T55x (Ø 2.7 - 3.3 mm cord) 537 33 16-03

2000/14/EC. Conformity assessment according

EN ISO 12100:2010, CISPR 12:2007, ISO 14865:1998.

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EXPLICATION DES SYMBOLES

Symboles

AVERTISSEMENT! Utilisés de manière négligente ou erronée, les débroussailleuses et les coupe-herbes peuvent devenir des outils dangereux pouvant occasionner des blessures graves, voire mortelles pour l’utilisateur ou d’autres. Il est très important de lire attentivement et de bien comprendre les instructions contenues dans ce mode d’emploi.

Lire attentivement et bien assimiler le

uel d’utilisation a

man machine.

Toujours utiliser:

• Un casque de protection là où il y a risque de chute d’objets

• Protecteurs d’oreilles homologués

• Des protège-yeux homologués

Régime maxi. recommandé de l’axe sortant, tr/min

Ce produit est conf CE en vigueur.

projections et ricochets.

Attention:

L’utilisateur de la machine doit s’assurer qu’aucune personne ou animal ne s’approche à moins de 15 mètres pendant le tr

Les machines équipées de lames d’éclaircissage ou de disques à herbe

ent être projetées violemment d’un

peuv côté quand la lame heur Ce phénomène est appelé rebond. La lame peut amputer un bras ou une jambe. Veiller à ce que les personnes et les animaux soient toujours à au moins 15 mètres de la machine.

Flèches indiquant les limites quant à l’emplacement de la ﬁxation de la

poignée

Allumage; starter: Mettre la commande de starter sur la position de starter. Le contacteur d’arrêt doit alors se placer automatiquement en position de démarrage.

Pompe à carburant.

vant d’utiliser la

orme aux directives

vail.

te un objet ﬁxe.

15 m

50FT

Toujours porter des gants de protection homologués

Utiliser des bottes antidér

stables

apantes et

Destiné uniquement à des équipements de coupe ﬂexib

les et non métalliques, c’est-à-dire les têtes de désherbage avec ﬁl.

Émissions sonores dans l’environnement selon la directiv

e de la Comm

unauté européenne. Les émissions de la machine sont indiquées au chapitre Caractéristiques techniques et sur les autocollants.

Maintenez toute partie du corps loin des

aces chaudes

surf

Les autres symboles/autocollants présents sur la machine concernent des exigences de certiﬁcation spéciﬁques à certains marchés.

Couper le moteur avant tout contrôle ou réparation en plaçant le bouton d’arrêt sur la position ST

OP.

Toujours porter des gants de protection homologués

Un netto

yage régulier est indispensable.

Examen visuel.

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SOMMAIRE

Sommaire Contrôler les points suivants

EXPLICATION DES SYMBOLES

Symboles .............................................................. 26

SOMMAIRE

Sommaire ............................................................. 27

Contrôler les points suivants avant la mise en

marche: ................................................................. 27

INTRODUCTION

Cher client, ........................................................... 28

QUELS SONT LES COMPOSANTS?

Quels sont les composants de la

débroussailleuse? ................................................ 29

INSTRUCTIONS GÉNÉRALES DE SÉCURITÉ

Important! ............................................................. 30

Équipement de protection personnelle ................. 30

Équipement de sécurité de la machine ................ 31

Équipement de coupe .......................................... 34

MONTAGE

Montage de l’arbre d’entraînement ﬂexible .......... 36

Connexion du câble de l’accélérateur et des ﬁls du

bouton d’arrêt ....................................................... 36

Montage de la poignée en J Montage de la lame et de la tête de désherbage . 37

Montage de la protection de transport ................. 38

Adaptation du harnais et de la débroussailleuse . 38

MANIPULATION DU CARBURANT

Sécurité carburant ................................................ 40

Carburant .............................................................. 40

Remplissage de carburant .................................... 41

DÉMARRAGE ET ARRÊT

Contrôles avant la mise en marche ...................... 42

Démarrage et arrêt ............................................... 42

TECHNIQUES DE TRAVAIL

Méthodes de travail .............................................. 44

ENTRETIEN

Carburateur .......................................................... 47

Filtre à air ............................................................. 47

Filtre à carburant .................................................. 47

Renvoi d’angle ...................................................... 47

Bougie .................................................................. 47

Arbre d’entraînement ............................................ 48

Schéma d’entretien .............................................. 49

CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES

Caractéristiques techniques ................................. 50

Assurance de conformité UE ................................ 51

................................ 36

avant la mise en marche:

Lire attentivement le manuel d’utilisation.

AVERTISSEMENT! Une exposition prolongée au bruit risque de causer des lésions auditives permanentes. Toujours utiliser des protecteurs d'oreille agréés.

AVERTISSEMENT! Ne jamais modiﬁer sous aucun prétexte la machine sans l’autorisation du fabricant. N’utiliser que des accessoires et des pièces d’origine. Des modiﬁcations non-autorisées et l’emploi d’accessoires non-homologués peuvent provoquer des accidents graves et même mortels, à l’utilisateur ou d’autres personnes.

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INTRODUCTION

Cher client,

Félicitations pour ce choix d’un produit Husqvarna. Husqvarna a vu le jour en 1689 lorsque le roi Karl XI décida de construire un arsenal pour la fabrication des mousquets au bord de la rivière Huskvarna. Le choix de l’emplacement était logique puisque la rivière Huskvarna servait à produire de l’énergie hydraulique et constituait donc une sorte de centrale hydraulique. En plus de 300 ans d’existence, l’usine Husqvarna a fabriqué de nombreux produits, depuis les cuisinières à bois jusqu’aux équipements de cuisine modernes, sans oublier les machines à coudre, les bicyclettes, les motos, etc. La première tondeuse à moteur a été lancée en 1956, suivie en 1959 de la première tronçonneuse. C’est dans ce secteur que Husqvarna est actif aujourd’hui.

Husqvarna est aujourd’hui un des plus grands fabricants du monde de produits destinés à l’entretien des forêts et des

La qualité et les performances sont nos priorités. Notre concept d’affaires est de développer, fabriquer et

jardins commercialiser des produits à moteur pour l’entretien des forêts et des jardins et pour les entreprises de construction et d’aménagement des sols. L’objectif d’Husqvarna est aussi d’être à la pointe du progrès en matière d’ergonomie, de facilité d’utilisation, de sécurité et de protection de l’environnement; un grand nombre d’innovations ont été développées pour améliorer les produits dans ces domaines.

Nous sommes persuadés que vous apprécierez la qualité et les performances de nos produits pendant de longues

L’achat d’un de nos produits vous garantit une assistance professionnelle au niveau du service et des

années réparations en cas de besoin. Si la machine n’a pas été achetée chez un de nos revendeurs autorisés, demandez à un revendeur l’adresse de l’atelier d’entretien le plus proche.

Nous espérons que cette machine vous donnera toute satisfaction et qu’elle vous accompagnera pendant de longues

N’oubliez pas que ce manuel d’utilisation est important. En suivant les instructions qu’il contient (utilisation,

années révision, entretien, etc.), il est possible d’allonger considérablement la durée de vie de la machine et d’augmenter sa valeur sur le marché de l’occasion. En cas de vente de la machine, ne pas oublier de remettre le manuel d’utilisation au nouveau propriétaire.

Nous vous remercions d'utiliser un produit Husqvarna ! Husqvarna AB travaille continuellement au développement de ses produits et se réserve le droit d’en modiﬁer, entre

autres, la conception et l’aspect sans préavis.

28 – French

QUELS SONT LES COMPOSANTS?

Quels sont les composants de la débroussailleuse?

1 Lame 2 Ravitaillement en lubriﬁant, renvoi d’angle 3 Renvoi d’angle 4 Protection pour l’équipement de coupe 5 Tube de transmission 6 Poignée anneau 7 Commande de l’accélération 8 Bouton d’arrêt 9 Blocage de l’accélération 10 Raccord du tube de transmission 11 Poignée de lanceur 12 Réservoir d’essence 13 Carter de ﬁltre à air 14 Capot de cylindre

15 Chapeau de bougie et bougie 16 Pompe à carburant. 17 Commande de starter 18 Harnais 19 Toc d’entraînement 20 Bride de support 21 Bol de garde au sol 22 Contre-écrou 23 Tête de désherbage 24 Dispositif de protection pour le transport 25 Goupille d’arrêt 26 Clé pour l’écrou de lame 27 Tournevis 28 Manuel d’utilisation

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INSTRUCTIONS GÉNÉRALES DE SÉCURITÉ

Important!

IMPORTANT! La machine est conçue uniquement pour le désherbage

et le débroussaillage. Les seuls accessoires pouvant utiliser le moteur comme

source motrice sont les équipements de coupe que nous recommandons au chapitre Caractéristiques techniques.

Éviter d’utiliser la machine en cas de fatigue,

ption d’alcool ou de pr

d’absor susceptibles d’affecter l’acuité visuelle, le jugement ou la maîtrise du corps.

Utiliser les équipements de protection personnelle. Voir au chapitre ”Équipement de protection personnelle”.

Ne jamais utiliser une machine qui a été modiﬁée au point de ne plus être conf

Ne jamais utiliser une machine qui n’est pas en parfait état de marche. Suivre dans ce manuel d’utilisation les instructions de maintenance, de contrôle et d’entretien. Certaines mesures de maintenance et d’entretien doivent être conﬁées à un spécialiste dûment formé et qualiﬁé. Voir au chapitre Entretien.

Tous les capots, toutes les protections et toutes les poignées doiv machine. Vériﬁer que le capuchon de la bougie et le câble d’allumage sont en bon état aﬁn d’éliminer tout risque de choc électrique.

L’utilisateur de la machine doit s’assurer qu’aucune personne ou animal ne s’approche à moins de 15 mètres pendant le travail. Lorsque plusieurs utilisateurs travaillent dans une même zone, il convient d’observer une distance de sécurité égale au moins au double de la longueur de l’arbre, mais jamais moins de 15 mètres.

AVERTISSEMENT! Cette machine génère un champ électromagnétique en

fonctionnement. Ce champ peut dans certaines circonstances perturber le fonctionnement d’implants médicaux actifs ou passifs. Pour réduire le risque de blessures graves ou mortelles, les personnes portant des implants médicaux doivent consulter leur médecin et le fabricant de leur implant avant d’utiliser cette machine.

AVERTISSEMENT! Faire tourner un moteur dans un local fermé ou mal aéré

peut causer la mort par asphyxie ou empoisonnement au monoxyde de carbone.

ise de médicaments

me au modèle original.

voir été montées avant d’utiliser la

ent a

AVERTISSEMENT! Ne jamais laisser des enfants utiliser la machine ou se tenir à proximité. La machine est équipée d'un interrupteur d'arrêt à détente et peut être démarrée par une activation à faible vitesse et de faible puissance de la poignée de démarrage ; dans certaines circonstances, de jeunes enfants peuvent produire la force nécessaire au démarrage de la machine. Ceci peut entraîner un risque de blessures personnelles. Retirer donc le chapeau de bougie lorsque la machine n'est pas sous surveillance.

Équipement de protection personnelle

IMPORTANT! Utilisés de manière négligente ou erronée, les

débroussailleuses et les coupe-herbes peuvent de des outils dangereux pouvant occasionner des blessures graves, voire mortelles pour l’utilisateur ou d’autres. Il est très important de lire attentivement et de bien comprendre les instructions contenues dans ce mode d’emploi.

Un équipement de protection personnelle homologué doit impérativement être utilisé lors de tout travail avec la machine. L’équipement de protection personnelle n’élimine pas les risques mais réduit la gravité des blessures en cas d’accident. Demander conseil au concessionnaire aﬁn de choisir un équipement adéquat.

AVERTISSEMENT! Soyez toujours attentifs aux signaux d’alerte ou aux appels en portant des protège-oreilles. Enlevez-les sitôt le moteur arrêté.

CASQUE Un casque de protection là où il y a risque de chute

d’objets

PROTÈGE-OREILLES Porter des protège-oreilles ayant un effet atténuateur

sufﬁsant.

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