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Operator´s manual

371K 375K

Please read these instructions carefully and make sure

you understand them before using the machine.

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Page 1: ...Operator s manual 371K 375K Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine English ...

Page 2: ...enance Always wear approved protective gloves Regular cleaning is required Visual check Protective glasses or a visor must be worn Symbols in the Operator s Manual Warning Cutting creates a lots of dust which can cause inhalation damages Use appropriate dust mask or respirator protection Avoid breathing petrol fumes and exhaust gases Provide for good ventilation Warning Sparks from the cutting bla...

Page 3: ...l Data 371K 22 375K 22 Before using your new Power cutter Read the Operator s Manual carefully Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting blade see chapter Assembly Start the engine and check the carburettor settings See chapter Maintenance section Carburetor When adjusted correctly the cutting blade should not rotate when idling Setting the idling speed is described in the Operator s Manual...

Page 4: ...the cutting equipment is suspended in a handle system via anti vibration elements 2 Stop switch The stop switch should be used to stop the engine WARNING Incorrect or careless use of a power cutter can turn it into a dangerous tool that can cause serious or even fatal injury It is extremely important that you read and understand this manual PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WARNING When using a power ...

Page 5: ...stops when the stop switch is moved to the stop position 3 Muffler WARNING During use and for some time after the muffler is very hot Do not touch the muffler if it is hot MPORTANT INFORMATION It is extremely important that the instructions for checking maintaining and servicing the muffler are followed see the section Control maintenance and service of the machine s safety equipment 5 Blade guard...

Page 6: ...nsport the power cutter with the cutting blade fitted WARNING Check that the cutting blade is fitted correctly and does not show signs of damage A damaged cutting blade can cause personal injury WARNING Never use a power cutter with defective safety equipment The power cutter s safety equipment should be checked and maintained as described in this Operator s Manual If your power cutter does not me...

Page 7: ...o be beyond your capability Check that no one is in the immediate vicinity when the machine is started or while working with the machine to ensure that people animals or other things cannot affect your control of the power cutter Avoid usage in unfavourable weather conditions for example thick fog heavy rain strong winds or extreme cold etc To work in bad weather conditions is tiring and can creat...

Page 8: ...can become out of shape not round and vibrate if a too high feeding pressure is used or if the blade is pressed into the work piece A lower feeding pressure ought to stop the vibration Otherwise replace the cutting blade Cutting technique The technique described below is of a general character Check information for each blade regarding individual cutting characte ristics For example a diamond blad...

Page 9: ...m speed is stated on the unit WARNING If the speed is higher than that stated then the unit must be adjusted by an authorised service workshop before it is used Care and storage General Husqvarna s power cutters are robust and durable However as they are used for high speed operations all servicing should be carried out on time and as specified so that the power cutter always works effectively and...

Page 10: ...shorter service life which results in higher cost per processed material General characteristics Universal usage economical Unbeatable for steel not suitable for concrete etc Material Concrete asphalt stone brickwork cast iron aluminium copper brass cables rubber etc Steel steel alloys and other hard metals Blade type Con crete Metal Water cooling Can be used to reduce dust The disc should not be ...

Page 11: ...owever the blades are still damaged by excessive heat It is good economics to let the blade cool by simply lifting the blade from the cut every 30 60 seconds and let it rotate in the air for 10 seconds to cool Type of cutting blades The cutting blade should be marked with the same or a higher speed than that stated on the machine s rating plate Never use a cutting blade with a lower speed rating t...

Page 12: ...ndle 5 Choke Throttle trigger lockout 6 Throttle catch 7 Stop switch 8 Cutting head 9 Cutting arm 10 Belt tensioning screw 11 Cutting blade 12 Throttle 13 Combination spanner 14 Air filter cover 15 Blade guard 16 Starter handle 17 Operator s manual 18 Adjustment lever for blade guard 19 Front handle 20 Starter 21 Decompression valve 22 Warning decal 23 Type plate ...

Page 13: ...ver A the guard can be loosened and set in the required position ASSEMBLY Checking the drive shaft and flanges Check that the threads on the drive shaft are undamaged Check that the contact surfaces of the cutting blade and flanges are flat run correctly on the spindle and are free from foreign objects Do not use flanges that are twisted have damaged edges untrue or dirty Do not use different size...

Page 14: ...e oil is not available you may use another two stroke oil of good quality that is intended for air cooled engines Contact your dealer when selecting an oil Mixing ratio 1 33 3 1 25 4 Never use two stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard engines so called outboard oil Never use oil intended for four stroke engines Mixing Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel Alw...

Page 15: ...asier The decompression valve should always be used when starting When the machine has started the value automatically returns to its original position FAST IDLE Combined choke fast idle is received when the choke is moved to choke position Starting a warm engine Use the same procedure as for starting cold engine but without choke Fast idle is recived by first set the choke control in choke positi...

Page 16: ... A new drive belt should be tensioned after using one tank of fuel MAINTENANCE WARNING Never use a power cutter without a blade guard over the cutting blade Changing the drive belt Loosen the two bolts A Turn the tensioning screws B until the tension has been released Remove the two bolts A Remove the front belt cover C Remove the belt from the pulley Dismantle the cutting head Remove bolt E and n...

Page 17: ... Adjusting the carburettor while a dirty air filter is in use will result in a leaner mixture when the filter is finally cleaned This can give rise to serious engine damage Carefully turn the L and H needle to the mid point Do not attempt to adjust the needles beyond the stops as damage can occur Now start the engine according to the starting instructions and run it warm for 10 minutes NOTE If the...

Page 18: ...ccessible under the filter cover A In dusty conditions this filter should be inspected replaced each week In order to obtain a good filtering effect the filter must be cleaned and oiled regularly Special HUSQVARNA oil has been produced for this purpose Remove the filter Wash the filter carefully in tepid soapy water After cleaning rinse the filter thoroughly in clean water Squeeze out the filter a...

Page 19: ...e and lift off the starter unit Pull out the cord approx 30 cm and lift it out of the cut out in the starter pulley s periphery Reset the recoil spring by allowing the pulley to slowly rotate backwards Undo the bolt in the centre of the pulley and remove the pulley Insert and secure a new starter cord in the starter pulley Wind approx 3 turns of the starter cord on the starter pulley Fit the start...

Page 20: ...t spark plug can damage the cylinder piston Muffler The muffler is designed in order to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the opera tor The exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks which may cause fire if directed against dry and combustible material Never use a saw with a clogged or defective muffler Cooling system To maintain as low an operating temperature as ...

Page 21: ...or Monthly maintenance 15 Clean the backup filter 16 Check the clutch drum drive pulley and clutch springs with regard to wear 17 Clean the outside of the carburettor 18 Check the fuel filter fuel hose change if necessary 19 Clean the inside of the fuel tank 20 Check all cables and connections Daily maintenance 1 Check that throttle components work correctly from a safety view point throttle and s...

Page 22: ...ccording to EN 1454 m s2 Front handle idling m s2 Front handle full speed m s2 Rear handle idling m s2 Rear handle full speed m s2 Cutting equipment Cutting blade Gear ratio Max peripherical speed 12 0 52 80 m s 14 0 52 100 m s Note 1 Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power LWA in conformity with EC directive 2000 14 EC Note 2 Equivalent sound pressure level is calculated as the...

Page 23: ...the COUNCIL S DIRECTIVES of June 22 1998 relating to machinery 98 37 EC annex IIA of May 3 1989 relating to electromagnetic compatibility 89 336 EEC and applicable supplements of May 8 2000 relating to noise emissions in the environment 2000 14 EC For information relating to noise emissions see TECHNICAL DATA The following standards have been applied EN292 2 CISPR 12 1997 EN 1454 SMP Svensk Maskin...

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