Husqvarna 326EX-Series Operator's Manual

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Operator’s manual (CARB II, EPA II) Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine. English 326E X-SERIES ...

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2 – English EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING! The edger can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Always use: • A protective helmet where there is a risk of falling obje...

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English – 3 List of contents SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols ................................................................................2 CONTENTS List of contents ......................................................................3 SAFETY INSTR...

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4 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATION • An edger used incorrectly or carelessly can become a dangerous tool, that can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely importa...

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English – 5 5. Muffl er The muffl er is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine’s exhaust fumes away from the operator. Muffl ers equipped with a catalytic converter are also designed to reduce the haza...

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6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION • All service and repairs to the machine require special training. • This applies especially to the machine’s safety equipment. If the machine does not meet any of the controls listed b...

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English – 7 6. Cutting equipment SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The two basic rules: 1. Only use the cutting equip- ment we recommend! See chapter “Technical data”. 2. Check the cutting equip- ment with regard to dam- age and crack formation. Damage...

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8 – English General safety instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION • The machine is only designed for cutting the edges of lawns. • The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a drive source are the cutting units we...

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English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport and storage • Store and transport the machine and fuel so that any leakage or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or naked fl ames. For example, electric machines, electric motors, elec- ...

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10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION • This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with the edger. • If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you sho...

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English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions after completing work • Ensure the blade has stopped before cleaning, car- rying out repairs or an inspec- tion. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. • Wear heavy-duty gloves ...

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12 – English WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the edger? 1. Blade 2. Grease fi ller cap 3. Angle gear 4. Blade guard 5. Shaft 6. Loop handlebar 7. Throttle 8. Stop switch 9. Throttle trigger lock 10. Cylinder cover 11. Starter handle 12. Fuel tank 1...

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English – 13 Assembling the blade Fit the blade as follows: 1. Fit the drive disc (A) on the outgoing shaft. Make sure that the edge that fi ts in the hole of the blade is facing outward. 2. Block the blade rotation by inserting locking pin...

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14 – English NOTE! The edger is fi tted with two-stroke engines and must always be run on a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. To ensure the correct mixture proportions it is important to measure the quantity of oil accurately. When mixin...

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English – 15 Control before starting WARNING! When the engine starts with the choke lever in the choke or starter throttle position the cutting tool (blade or trimmer) starts to rotate immediately. START AND STOP For reasons of safety follow th...

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16 – English Basic setting • The carburetor is set to its basic setting when test run at the factory. The basic setting should be kept during the machine‘s fi rst working hours. Thereafter the carburetor should be fi nely adjusted. Fine ad...

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English – 17 Correctly adjusted carburetor A correctly adjusted carburetor means that the machine ac- celerates without hesitation and the machine 4-cycles a little at max speed. Furthermore, the cutting attachment must not rotate/move at idling....

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18 – English A muffl er fi tted with a catalytic converter reduces the extent of the following substances in the exhaust fumes: • Hydrocarbons (HC). Some hydrocarbons in gasoline and the exhaust are carcinogenic. • Nitric oxides (NO). Irrit...

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English – 19 Lubricating the fl exible drive axle Adjusting the edger‘s cutting depth MAINTENANCE Inside the edger‘s drive shaft is a fl exible drive axle. The fl exible drive axle should be regularly lubricated after 30 hours of operati...

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20 – English NOTE: Use only HUSQVARNA replacement parts. Use of other brands of replacement parts can cause damage to your unit or injury to the operator or others. Your warranty does not cover damage or liability caused by the use of accessorie...

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English – 21 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Engine Displacement, cu. in/cm 3 Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke length, inch/mm Recommended max. speed, rpm Idling speed, rpm Speed of output shaft, rpm Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893 Catalytic c...

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22 – English YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), CARB (California Air Resources Board), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emis- sions control system w...

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English – 23 NOTES ...

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