Husqvarna 325 L XT-Series, Operator'S Manual

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To do a run-in
• During the first 10 hours of operation, do not apply
full throttle without load for extended periods.
To start and stop
To examine before start
1. Make sure that the product has no missing,
damaged, loose or worn parts.
2. Make sure that nuts, screws and bolts are tightened.
3. Make sure that the trimmer head is not damaged.
4. Make sure that the air filter is not clogged.
5. Make sure that the safety devices on the product are
not defective.
6. Make sure that the product has no fuel leaks.
To start a cold engine
1. Push the air purge bulb 10 times. (Fig. 27)
2. Set the choke control in the choke position. (Fig. 28)
3. Hold the body of the product on the ground with your
left hand. (Fig. 29)
CAUTION:
Do not step on the
product.
4. Pull the starter rope handle slowly with your right
hand until you feel resistance. Then pull the starter
rope handle quickly and with force until the engine
starts or tries to start.
WARNING:
Do not twist the starter
rope around your hand.
5. Set the choke control in the operation position.
6. If the engine starts, push the throttle trigger lightly
and let the engine run 60 seconds to become warm.
If the engine does not start, pull the starter rope
handle until the engine starts. Then push the throttle
trigger lightly and let the engine run 60 seconds to
become warm.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the starter
rope to full extension and do not let
go of the starter rope handle. This can
cause damage to the product. Release
the starter rope slowly.
To start a warm engine
1. Push the air purge bulb 10 times.
2. Pull the starter rope until the engine starts.
To start the engine when the fuel is too hot
If the product does not start, the fuel can be too hot.
Note:
Always use new fuel and decrease the
operation time during warm weather.
1. Put the product in a cool area away from open
sunlight.
2. Let the product cool down for 20 minutes at
minimum.
3. Press the air purge bulb again and again for 10-15
seconds.
4. Obey the procedure to start a cold engine. Refer to
To start a cold engine on page 12 .
To stop the product
• Push the stop switch to stop the engine. (Fig. 30)
Note:
The stop switch automatically goes back to its
initial position.
To operate the grass trimmer
CAUTION:
Make sure that you slow the
engine to idle speed after each operation. A
long period at full throttle without a load on
the engine can cause damage to the engine.
Note:
Clean the cover of the trimmer head when
you attach a new trimmer line to prevent vibrations.
Examine other parts of the trimmer head and clean if
it is necessary.
To trim the grass
1. Hold the trimmer head immediately above the
ground at an angle. Do not push the trimmer line
into the grass. (Fig. 31)
2. Decrease the length of the trimmer line by 10-12
cm / 4-4.75 in.
3. Decrease the engine speed to decrease the risk of
damage to plants.
4. Use 80 % throttle when you cut grass near objects.
(Fig. 32)
To cut the grass
1. Make sure that the grass trimmer line is parallel to
the ground when you cut. (Fig. 33)
2. Do not push the trimmer head to the ground. The
ground and the product can be damaged.
3. Do not let the trimmer head touch the ground
continuously, it can cause damage to the trimmer
head.
4. Use full throttle when you move the product from
side to side to cut grass. Make sure that the grass
trimmer line is parallel to the ground. (Fig. 34)
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