Husqvarna 223R Owners Manual - Page 3

CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols 2 CONTENTS Contents 3 Note the following before starting 3 INTRODUCTION Dear customer 4 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw 5 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important 6 Personal protective equipment 6 Machine′s safety equipment 7 Cutting equipment 9 ASSEMBLY Fitting the handlebar 11 Fitting blades and trimmer heads 11 Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter ..... 12 Fitting a trimmer guard and Superauto II 1" trimmer head 12 Fitting other guards and cutting attachments 13 Adjusting the harness and clearing saw 13 Standard harness 13 FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety 14 Fuel 14 Fueling 15 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting 16 Starting and stopping 16 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 18 MAINTENANCE Carburetor 20 Muffler 22 Cooling system 22 Bevel gear 22 Air filter 23 Drive shaft 23 Spark plug 23 Maintenance schedule 24 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 25 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS ..... 26 Note the following before starting: Please read the operator's manual carefully. Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can ! result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection. WARNING! 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 non-authorized accessories or replacement parts. WARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter 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. This label certifies that the product has been certified in accordance with American exhaust requirements EPA 2. The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emissions requirements. Category C = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours. English - 3