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List of contents

SYMBOL EXPLANATION

Symbols ............................................................................... 2

CONTENTS

List of contents .................................................................... 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Personal protective equipment ............................................. 4
The machine‘s safety equipment .......................................... 4
Control, maintenance and service of the machine‘s safety

equipment ...................................................................... 6

Cutting equipment .............................................................. 8
General safety instructions ................................................... 9
General working instructions ............................................. 10
Adjusting the harness and clearing saw ............................... 10
Basic clearing techniques .................................................... 11

WHAT IS WHAT?

What is what on the grass trimmer/brush cutter? ............... 13

ASSEMBLY

Assembling the J-handle and off-loading strap ................... 14
Transport position, J-handle .............................................. 14
Assembly of the blade and trimmer head............................ 14
Assembling the blade guard and grass blade ....................... 14
Assembling the spray guard and

trimmer head Superauto II ........................................... 15

Assembling other guards and cutting equipment ................ 15
Assembling and dismantling the two-part shaft .................. 16
Adjusting the harness and clearing saw ............................... 16

FUEL HANDLING

Fuel mixture ...................................................................... 17
Fuelling.............................................................................. 17

START AND STOP

Control before starting ....................................................... 18
Start and stop ..................................................................... 18

MAINTENANCE

Carburettor ........................................................................ 19
Muffler .............................................................................. 21
Cooling system .................................................................. 21
Air filter ............................................................................. 21
Drive shaft ......................................................................... 22
Angle gear .......................................................................... 23
Two-part shaft .................................................................... 23
Spark plug .......................................................................... 23
Filing the grass blade .......................................................... 23
Maintenance schedule ........................................................ 24

TECHNICAL DATA

240RBD ............................................................................ 26

CONTENTS

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.

!

Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product
development and therefore reserves the right to modify the
design and appearance of products without prior notice.

Summary of Contents for 240RBD

Page 1: ...Operator s manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine English 240RBD ...

Page 2: ...he operator of the machine shall ensure while working that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres Machines fitted with clearing or grass blades can be thrown violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a fixed object The blade can cause the amputation of arms and legs Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine Arrows which show limits for handle m...

Page 3: ... Assembling other guards and cutting equipment 15 Assembling and dismantling the two part shaft 16 Adjusting the harness and clearing saw 16 FUEL HANDLING Fuel mixture 17 Fuelling 17 START AND STOP Control before starting 18 Start and stop 18 MAINTENANCE Carburettor 19 Muffler 21 Cooling system 21 Air filter 21 Drive shaft 22 Angle gear 23 Two part shaft 23 Spark plug 23 Filing the grass blade 23 ...

Page 4: ...s wear heavy duty long pants Do not wear jewellery shorts sandals or go barefoot Secure hair so it is above shoulder level FIRST AID KIT A first aid kit should be carried by operators of clearing saws brushcutters or trimmers WARNING Never use a machine with defective safety equipment Follow the control maintenance and service instructions described in this section 1 Throttle trigger lock The thro...

Page 5: ...tions Examples of such symptoms are numbness lack of feeling tickling pricking pain lack of or a reduction in normal strength changes in the colour of the skin or its surfaces These symptoms normally appear in the fingers hands or wrists 5 Quick release There is an easily accessible quick release catch fitted to the chest as a safety precaution in the event of a fire in the engine or for any other...

Page 6: ...ake sure that the engine stops when the stop switch is moved to the stop position Control maintenance and service of the machine s safety equipment 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 below you should contact your service workshop The p...

Page 7: ...nut Protect your hand from injury when assembling use the blade guard as protection when tightening with a socket spanner Tighten the nut by turning against the direction of rotation Loosen the nut by turning in the direction of rotation NOTE the nut has a left hand thread Tighten the nut using a socket spanner 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 kpm NOTE The locking nut s nylon lock must not be so worn that it can be...

Page 8: ...hen clearing using a cord the engine must throw out the cord radially from the trimmer head and also meet resistance from the grass being cleared The length of the cord is also important A longer cord requires greater engine power than a shorter cord of the same diameter Make sure the knife positioned on the trimmer guard is intact This is used to cut the cord to the correct length To increase the...

Page 9: ...ind the dangers of inhaling the engine s exhaust fumes Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no risk of people or animals coming into contact with the cutting equipment Place the machine on the ground ensure the cutting equipment runs free of twigs and stones Push the machine body towards the ground using your left hand NOTE Not with your foot Grip the starter handle with your righ...

Page 10: ... for working with the clearing saw and trimmer 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 Before starting you must understand the difference between forestry clearing brush cutting and grass trimming Quick release On the front is an easily a...

Page 11: ... using a grass blade Try to work rhythmically Stand firmly with your feet apart Move forward after the return stroke and stand firmly again Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground It is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by following these instructions a Always work at full throttle b Avoid the previously cut material...

Page 12: ... a distance Children animals onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle It is the end of the cord that carries out the work Let the cord work at its own pace Do not press the cord into the area to be cut The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls fenc...

Page 13: ...tarter handle 13 Fuel tank 14 Choke 15 Air filter cover 17 Handlebar adjustment 18 Locking nut 19 Support flange 20 Support cup 21 Drive disc 23 J handle 24 Shaft coupling 25 Socket spanner 26 Operator s Manual 27 Transport guard 28 Allen key 29 Carburettor screwdriver 30 Locking pin 31 Harness 32 Drive axle grease 33 Flexible strap 34 Air purge 14 27 29 30 28 20 4 1 2 3 5 24 7 12 13 15 8 9 17 23 ...

Page 14: ... the cutting equipment Cutting equipment assembled incorrectly can result in serious and or fatal personal injury G F E D B C A L M The guard A is fitted using 4 screws L and the support plate M as set out in the diagram NOTE Use the recommended blade guard Fit the drive disc B on the output axle Turn the blade axle until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the hole in the gear housing ...

Page 15: ... locking pin C into the hole to lock the axle Screw on the trimmer head H in the direction of rotation Dismantling takes place in the reverse order Fit the guard A intended for use with the trimmer head Secure using the 4 bolts L and the support plate M as set out in the diagram Fit the drive disc B on the output axle Turn the blade axle until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the hol...

Page 16: ... shoulders Off loading strap The off loading strap is intended to off load the weight from the shaft Adjust the length of the strap so that the cutting equipment balances just above the ground WARNING When working with the clearing saw the harness should always be worn If this is not done you cannot control the clearing saw safely and this can result in injury to yourself or someone else Never use...

Page 17: ...tart by filling half the quantity of petrol required Then add the entire oil quantity Mix shake the fuel mixture Fill the remaining quantity of petrol Mix shake the fuel mixture carefully before filling in the machine s fuel tank Do not mix more than max one month s supply of fuel If the clearing saw is not used for a long period of time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned NOTE The machine...

Page 18: ...not damaged or cracked Replace the guard if it is exposed to impact or is cracked Check that the trimmer head and spray guard are not damaged or cracked Replace the trimmer head or spray guard if they are exposed to impact or are cracked Never use the machine without a guard or spray guard nor with a defective guard Start and stop WARNING The complete clutch cover with shaft must be fitted before ...

Page 19: ...chment stops Basic setting The carburettor is set to its basic setting when test run at the factory The basic setting is richer than the optimal setting and should be kept during the machine s first working hours Thereafter the carburettor should be finely adjusted Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician NOTE If the cutting attachment rotates moves while the engine is idling ...

Page 20: ...peed needle H slowly anticlockwise until the engine runs unevenly The high speed needle H is then turned slowly clockwise a little until the engine runs smoothly Note the engine should be run unloaded when adjusting the high speed needle Therefore dismantle the cutting equipment nut support flange and disc drive before adjusting the high speed needle The high speed High speed needle H needle is ad...

Page 21: ...if necessary On mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter the screen should be checked and cleaned monthly If the screen is damaged it should be replaced If the screen is frequently blocked this can be a sign that the function of the catalytic converter is impaired Contact your dealer to inspect the muffler A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat resulting in damage to the cylinder and...

Page 22: ... surface of the shaft with grease from the tube Spread it out using a brush or rag Slide the drive shaft back into the sleeve Make sure the shaft engages correctly by turning it and pushing at the same time When the shaft is correctly installed in the sleeve the end of the shaft should project about 30 mm beyond the edge of the sleeve When the sleeve and drive shaft are installed in the clutch cov...

Page 23: ...ration or earlier if necessary NOTE Always use the recommended type of spark plug An incorrect spark plug can damage the cylinder piston 0 5 mm Two part shaft The end of the drive axle in the lower shaft should be lubricated with grease every 30 hours There is a risk that the drive axle ends splined coupling on two part shafts jam if they are not lubricated regularly WARNING Always discard a blade...

Page 24: ...is undamaged and not cracked Replace the trimmer head if necessary 10 Check that the locking nut is tight 11 Check that the blade s transport guard is intact and that it can be secured correctly 12 Check that all nuts and screws are tightened 2 9 1 3 4 6 7 8 10 11 12 5 Weekly maintenance 1 Check the starter the starter cord and the return spring 2 Make sure that the vibration damping elements are ...

Page 25: ... area around it 4 Check the fuel filter and the fuel pipe replace if necessary 5 Check all cables and connections 6 Check the clutch clutch springs and the clutch drum with regard to wear Replace if necessary 7 Change the spark plug 8 Check and clean the muffler s spark arrest screen if necessary only mufflers with a catalytic converter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 26: ... 38 1 5 32 1 6 2 700 11 000 10 700 10 000 1 3kW 9 000 rpm Yes Yes Walbro CD Champion RCJ 7Y 0 5 0 02 Walbro WT 0 5 1 06 9 0 19 8 109 110 89 99 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 3 3 0 5 1 3 8 5 2 Approved accessories 240RBD Centre hole in blades Ø 20 mm Threaded blade axle M10 Grass blade Plastic knives Trimmer head Edger Hedge trimmer Support cup Type Grass 255 4 Ø 255 4 teeth Grass 255 8 Ø 255 8 teeth Multi 255 3 Ø ...

Page 27: ...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 the noise emissions in the environment 2000 14 EC For information relating to noise emissions see the chapter Technical data The following standards have been applied EN 292 2 CISPR 12 1997 EN ISO 11806...

Page 28: ...28 English 1 Super Auto II Super Auto II 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 0 m 13 2 4 mm 095 2 0 m 6 5 6 6 15 cm 15 cm ...

Page 29: ...English 29 1 Tri Cut 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20mm 20mm B A 6 Nm X 10 ...

Page 30: ...30 English 1 Trimmy H II 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 5 m 25 2 0 2 4 mm 080 095 1 2 15 cm 6 3 7 m 12 15 cm 6 ...

Page 31: ...English 31 1 Trimmy Hit 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Click Click 7 0 m 23 12 cm 5 3 5 m 11 15 cm 6 2 0 2 4 mm 080 095 15 cm 6 ...

Page 32: ...32 English 1 Trimmy Hit Junior 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Click 3 4 5 75 m 19 2 0 2 4 mm 080 095 15 cm 6 2 8 m 9 1 2 11 15 cm 6 15 cm 6 ...

Page 33: ...English 33 1 Trimmy Hit Pro 2 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 Click 3 4 7 5 m 25 2 0 2 4 mm 080 095 15 cm 6 3 7 m 12 1 2 11 15 cm 6 15 cm 6 ...

Page 34: ...34 English 1 Trimmy Hit VI 2 5 6 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 Click 7 0 m 23 12 cm 5 3 5 m 11 15 cm 6 2 0 2 4 mm 080 095 15 cm 6 ...

Page 35: ...English 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 35 50 NM 15 cm 6 Clic 3 5 m 11 7 0 m 23 2 4 3 3 mm 095 130 12 cm 5 Trimmy SII ...

Page 36: ... 15 cm 6 N 15 cm 6 502 25 56 01 502 26 04 01 502 25 53 01 502 26 24 01 x2 740 43 14 00 502 25 52 01 502 26 01 01 735 31 19 00 729 53 27 71 x3 738 21 03 04 502 26 03 01 502 27 07 01 502 26 86 01 1 2 3 4 Trimmy SII ...

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