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Operator’s manual (EPA) 343F 345FX 345FXT 343FR 343FRM 343R 345RX Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. 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...
Symbols WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of the operator’s manual. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before...
Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols CONTENTS Contents Note the following before starting: INTRODUCTION Dear customer! WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw? What is what on the clearing saw? What is what on the clearing saw? GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment Machine′s safety equipment...
Dear customer! Congratulations 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.
What is what on the clearing saw? (343R, 345RX) Grass blade Grease filler cap, bevel gear Bevel gear Cutting attachment guard Shaft Handlebar Throttle control Stop switch Throttle lockout 10 Support eyes for harness 11 Cylinder cover 12 Starter handle 13 Fuel tank 14 Choke control 15 Air purge...
What is what on the clearing saw? (343F, 345FX, 345FXT) Saw blade Grease filler cap, bevel gear Bevel gear Cutting attachment guard Shaft Handlebar Throttle control Stop switch Throttle lockout 10 Support eyes for harness 11 Cylinder cover 12 Starter handle 13 Fuel tank 14 Choke control 15 Air purge...
What is what on the clearing saw? (343FR, 343FRM) Blade Grease filler cap, bevel gear Bevel gear Cutting attachment guard Shaft Handlebar Throttle control Stop switch Throttle lockout 10 Support eyes for harness 11 Cylinder cover 12 Starter handle 13 Fuel tank 14 Choke control 15 Air purge 16 Air filter cover...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass clearing and/or forestry clearing. 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 affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOTS Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole. CLOTHING 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.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS be checked. See instructions under the heading Maintenance. Stop switch Use the stop switch to switch off the engine. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting. Cutting attachment guard This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS saw. Certain harnesses also have a quick release fitted to the support hook. Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned. Once the harness and machine have been adjusted, check that the harness quick release works correctly. Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS should operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening the nut. The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced after it has been put on approx.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Keep the correct setting on the saw blade! Follow our instructions and use the recommended setting tool. An incorrectly set saw blade increases the risk of jamming and blade thrust, and damage to the saw blade. Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Trimmer head 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.
Assembling the handlebar and throttle CAUTION! Some models have the throttle handle fitted at the factory. • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar, (see diagram). •...
Assembling the cutting equipment 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.
Fitting the blade guard and saw blade CAUTION! Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. 343F, 345FX, 345FXT • The blade guard (A) is fitted using 4 screws (L) as shown.
Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII • Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the trimmer head. Hang the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the two hooks on the plate holder (M). Bend the guard around the shaft and tighten it with the bolt (L) on the opposite side of the shaft.
Adjusting the harness and clearing saw WARNING! When using a clearing saw it must always be hooked securely to the harness. Otherwise you will be unable to control the clearing saw safely and this can result in injury to yourself or others. Never use a harness with a defective quick release.
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Tighten the chest strap under your left arm so that it fits closely around your body. Adjust the shoulder strap to distribute the load evenly across your shoulders. Press downwards on the suspension hook to load the harness. Adjust the height of the suspension hook as described in the instructions for the standard harness.
When working at continuous high revs a higher octane rating is recommended. 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 referred to as outboard oil (rated TCW).
Mixing • Always mix the gasoline and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the gasoline to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of gasoline.
Check before starting • 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.
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engine to idle, press the throttle lockout and throttle trigger again. Decompression valve If the machine is fitted with a decompression valve (A): Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and make starting easier. You should always use the decompression valve when starting the machine.
General working instructions IMPORTANT! This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with clearing saws and trimmers. 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.
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• Control the felling direction (take advantage of the wind). 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.
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conditions, so that cleared stems fall in the cleared area of the stand. Forestry clearing using a saw blade • The risk of blade thrust increases with increasing stem size. You should therefore avoid cutting with the area of the blade between 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock. •...
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Brush cutting with a saw blade • Thin stems and brush are mown down. Work with a sawing movement, swinging sideways. • Try to cut several stems in a single sawing movement. • With groups of hardwood stems, first clear around the group.
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• 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.
Carburetor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run at peak performance and to minimise harmful exhaust...
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Low speed jet L Try to find the highest idling speed, turning the low speed needle L clockwise respectively counter-clockwise. When the highest speed has been found, turn the low speed needle L 1/4 turn counter-clockwise. CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be turned anti-clockwise until the cutting attachment stops.
smoothly. (Burbling has stopped completely). Now screw the H-needle (anti-clockwise) a few tenths of a turn. CAUTION! For optimum adjustment of the carburettor, contact a qualified dealer/service workshop that has a revolution counter at their disposal. Correctly adjusted carburetor When the carburetor is correctly adjusted the machine will accelerate without hesitation and burble a little at maximum speed.
See instructions under the heading Oiling the air filter. Oiling the air filter Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil, art. no. 531 00 92-48. The filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through the filter. You should therefore avoid skin contact.
IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that described in this manual must be carried out by your servicing dealer (retailer). IMPORTANT! 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.
Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance 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 manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PARTS Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Forest & Garden servicing dealer. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Husqvarna Forest &...
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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION-RELATED PARTS Any Husqvarna Forest & Garden approved replacement part used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is under warranty.
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Trimmy SII ~ 15 cm 35-50 NM 7,0 m 12 cm 5" ~ 3,5 m "Clic"...
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Auto 55 >1,1 Kw <1,1 Kw 2,7 mm - 9,0 m 3,0 mm - 7,5 m 3,3 mm - 6,0 m 15 cm 6" 15 cm 6" 15 cm 15 cm 6" 6"...
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