Husqvarna 345FR 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 brush cutter 5 What is what on the brush cutter 6 What is what on the brush cutter 7 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important 8 Personal protective equipment 8 Machine′s safety equipment 9 Cutting equipment 12 ASSEMBLY Assembling the handlebar and throttle 15 Transport position, handlebar 15 Assembling the cutting equipment 15 Fitting the blade guard/combination guard, grass blade and ball-bearing-mounted support cup ....... 16 Fitting the blade guard and saw blade 16 Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII 17 Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ....... 18 Adjusting the harness and brush cutter 18 Balance X 18 Balance XT 19 FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety 21 Fuel 21 Fueling 22 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting 23 Starting and stopping 23 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 25 MAINTENANCE Carburetor 29 Muffler 30 Cooling system 30 Air filter 30 Bevel gear 31 Drive shaft 31 Spark plug 31 Winter use 31 Maintenance schedule 33 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 34 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 38 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 nonauthorized 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. 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. English - 3