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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND 
OBLIGATIONS

The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), 
Environment Canada and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are 
pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on 
your 2001 and later small nonroad engine. In U.S. and 
Canada, new small nonroad engines must be designed, built 
and equipped to meet the federal stringent anti-smog 
standards. Husqvarna Forest & Garden must warrant the 
emission control system on your small nonroad engine for the 
period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, 
neglect or improper maintenance of your unit. Your emission 
control system includes Parts such as the carburetor and the 
ignition system. Where a warrantable condition exists, 
Husqvarna Forest & Garden will repair your small nonroad 
engine at no cost to you. Expenses covered under warranty 
include diagnosis, parts and labor.

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COVERAGE

The 2001 and later small nonroad engines are warranted for 
two years. If any emission related part on you engine (as 
listed above) is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced 
by Husqvarna Forest & Garden.

OWNER

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RESPONSIBILITIES

As the small nonroad engine owner, you are responsible for 
the performance of the required maintenance listed in your 
Operator

s Manual. Husqvarna Forest & Garden 

recommends that you retain all receipts covering 
maintenance on your small nonroad engine, but Husqvarna 
Forest & Garden cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of 
receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all 
scheduled maintenance. As the small nonroad engine owner, 
you should, however, be aware that Husqvarna Forest & 
Garden may deny you warranty coverage if your small 
nonroad engine or a part of it has failed due to abuse, neglect, 
improper maintenance, unapproved modifications or the use 
of parts not made or approved by the original equipment 
manufacturer. You are responsible for presenting your small 
nonroad engine to a Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized 
servicing dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty 
repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, 
not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding 
your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact 
your nearest authorized servicing dealer or call Husqvarna 
Forest & Garden at 1-800-487-5963.

WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE

The warranty period begins on the date small nonroad engine 
is delivered.

LENGTH OF COVERAGE

Husqvarna Forest & Garden warrants to the initial owner and 
each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from 
defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure 
of a warranted part for a period of two years.

WHAT IS COVERED

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 & Garden at 1-800-487-5963.

WARRANTY PERIOD

 Any warranted part which is not 

scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or 
which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of 
“repair or replace as necessary” shall be warranted for 2 
years. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement 
as required maintenance shall be warranted for the period of 
time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.

DIAGNOSIS

 The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic 

labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part 
is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at an 
approved Husqvarna Forest & Garden servicing dealer.

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

 Husqvarna Forest & Garden 

may be liable for damages to other engine components 
caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

All failures caused by abuse, neglect or improper 
maintenance are not covered.

ADD -ON OR MODIFIED PARTS

The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for 
disallowing a warranty claim. Husqvarna Forest & Garden is 
not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the 
use of add-on or modified parts.

HOW TO FILE A CLAIM

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and 
responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized 
servicing dealer or call Husqvarna Forest & Garden at 1-800-
487-5963.

WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE

Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all 
Husqvarna Forest & Garden authorized servicing dealers.

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.

EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS 
LIST

1

Carburetor and internal parts

2

Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts.

3

Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule.

4

Ignition System 

1

Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule

2

Ignition Module

MAINTENANCE STATEMENT

The owner is responsible for the performance of all required 
maintenance, as defined in the operator’s manual.

Summary of Contents for 324HDA55 X-series

Page 1: ... E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h 324HDA55X series Operator s manual EPA Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...tricity can jump Electricity can also travel through branches and other objects especially if they are wet Always keep a distance of at least 10 m between the machine and high voltage power lines and or any objects that are touching them If have to work within this safe distance you should always contact the relevant power company to make sure the power is switched off before you start work This m...

Page 3: ...ety instructions when using the hedge trimmer 9 WHAT IS WHAT What is what 11 ASSEMBLY Fitting the hand guard and loop handle 12 Fitting the cutting head 12 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 13 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting 14 Starting and stopping 14 MAINTENANCE Carburettor 15 Muffler 15 Cooling system 15 Spark plug 15 Air filter 16 Gear housing 16 Cleaning and lubrication 16 Maintenance schedule 1...

Page 4: ...e reduced and the risk of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried out correctly and if service and or repairs are not carried out professionally If you need further information please contact your nearest service workshop Throttle lock The throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle control When you press the lock A i e when you grasp the handle i...

Page 5: ...ine s safety equipment Blade guard The blade guard A is intended to protect against any part of the body coming into contact with the blades B WARNING Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration Such symptoms include numbness loss of feeling tingling pric...

Page 6: ...amaged Vibration damping system Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached WARNING All servicing and repair work on the machine requires special training This is especially true of the machine s safety equipment If your machine fails any of the checks described below you must contact your service...

Page 7: ...underside of the bar clockwise as far as they will go Then turn the screws anticlockwise a 1 4 turn Lock the screws using the locking nut on the top of the bar Check that the screws are loose enough to allow the washers under the screw heads to slide sideways When the blades are correctly adjusted the play between the blades should be 0 2 0 4 mm measured at the screws The edges of the blades are t...

Page 8: ... there is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames for example from electrical machinery electric motors electrical relays switches or boilers When storing and transporting fuel always use approved containers intended for this purpose When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied Contact your local gas station to find out where to di...

Page 9: ... right hand to control the throttle setting Make sure that your hands and feet do not come near the cutting attachment when the engine is running When the engine is switched off keep your hands and feet away from the cutting attachment until it has stopped completely Watch out for stumps of branches that can be thrown out during cutting Always lay the machine on the ground when you are not using i...

Page 10: ... Basic working techniques Work with a swinging action from the bottom upwards when trimming sides Adjust the throttle setting to suit the load When trimming a hedge the engine should always face away from the hedge Hold the machine as close to your body as possible to get the best balance Make sure that the tip does not touch the ground Do not rush the work but work steadily until all the branches...

Page 11: ...ard 5 Shaft 6 Front handle 7 Throttle control 8 Stop switch 9 Throttle lock 10 Cylinder cover 11 Starter handle 12 Fuel tank 13 Choke control 14 Air purge 15 Air filter cover 16 Clutch cover 17 Hand guard mounting screw 18 Angle adjustment knob 19 Hand guard 20 Combination spanner 21 Operator s manual EPA 22 Transport guard 23 Allen key ...

Page 12: ...inal adjustment to give yourself a comfortable working position Tighten the screw CAUTION The loop handle and hand guard must not be fitted behind the arrow marked on the shaft Fitting the cutting head It is important that the hedge trimmer is laid on a flat surface when you fit the cutting head Otherwise the cutting head may not be fitted straight 1 Fit the cutting head to the shaft CAUTION Make ...

Page 13: ...crew the oil cap clean the dipstick located on the cap and insert the cap again without screwing it down Check the oil level on the dipstick When the oil level is low top up using engine oil to the edge of the oil refill hole Only use recommended engine oil Fuelling Clean around the fuel cap Clean the fuel and oil tank regularly The fuel filter should be changed at least once a year Contamination ...

Page 14: ... Put the choke in working position Primer bulb Press the primer bulb repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb The bulb need not be completely filled Starting Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand CAUTION Not with your foot Grip the starter handle slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance the starter pawls grip now quickly and powerf...

Page 15: ...combustible material The muffler on your machine is equipped with a spark arrestor mesh this should be cleaned regularly A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage CAUTION Never use a machine with a defective muffler Cooling system To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system The cooling system consists of 1 A...

Page 16: ...ilter should be soaked in oil 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 Put the filter in a plastic bag and pour the filter oil over it Knead the plastic bag to distribute the oil Squeeze the e...

Page 17: ...e are no fuel leaks from the engine tank or fuel lines Check the oil level Weekly maintenance Check the starter and starter cord Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged Clean the carburettor area Clean the outside of the spark plug Remove it and check the electrode gap Adjust the gap to 0 6 0 7 mm or replace the spark plug Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor Cle...

Page 18: ... 8 7000 Catalytic converter muffler No Speed regulated ignition system No Ignition system Manufacturer type of ignition system Ikeda Spark plug NGK CMR5H Electrode gap inch mm 0 024 0 6 Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer type of carburettor Walbro Fuel tank capacity US pint litre 1 06 0 5 Weight Weight without fuel kg 6 0 Sound levels see note 1 Equivalent sound pressure level at the user s ...

Page 19: ...nitial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years WHAT IS COVERED 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 rega...

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