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326ES 326E

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Oper

ator’s manual (EPA)

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ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions

before using the machine.

Summary of Contents for 326ES

Page 1: ...E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h 326ES 326EX 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: ...ntinues to rotate even after the engine has stopped When the engine has stopped stop the blade from rotating by letting the blade come in contact with the ground The operator of the machine must ensure while working that no persons or animals come closer than 15 metres Arrows which show limits for handle positioning Always wear approved protective gloves Wear sturdy non slip boots Other symbols de...

Page 3: ...l 14 Fueling 15 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting 16 Starting and stopping 16 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 18 Basic working techniques 19 MAINTENANCE Carburetor 21 Muffler 23 Cooling system 23 Spark plug 23 Air filter 24 Angle gear 24 Lubricating the flexible drive shaft 326Ex 25 Adjusting the edger s cutting depth 326Ex 25 Adjusting the edger s cutting depth 326ES 25 ...

Page 4: ...op manufacture and market high quality motor driven products for forestry and gardening as well as for building and construction industry Your purchase gives you access to professional help with repairs and service whenever this may be necessary If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorized dealers ask for the address of your nearest servicing dealer It is our wish that you w...

Page 5: ...4 Blade guard 5 Shaft 6 Loop handle 7 Throttle control 8 Stop switch 9 Throttle lockout 10 Cylinder cover 11 Starter handle 12 Fuel tank 13 Choke control 14 Air purge 15 Air filter cover 16 Clutch cover 17 Handle adjustment 18 Locking nut 19 Support flange 20 Drive disc 21 Locking knob 22 Socket spanner 23 Operator s manual 24 Locking pin 25 Allen key 26 Spark plug cap and spark plug ...

Page 6: ...uard 4 Shaft 5 Loop handle 6 Handle adjustment 7 Stop switch 8 Throttle lockout 9 Throttle control 10 Choke control 11 Air purge 12 Clutch cover 13 Cylinder cover 14 Spark plug cap and spark plug 15 Starter handle 16 Air filter cover 17 Fuel tank 18 Locking screw 19 Washers 20 Support flange 21 Blade 22 Drive disc 23 Locking pin 24 Socket spanner 25 Allen key 26 Operator s manual ...

Page 7: ...ople or animals come closer than 15 metres while working When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least twice the tree height and no less than 15 metres WARNING The ignition system of this machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation This field may under some circumstances interfere with pacemakers To reduce the risk of serious or fatal inj...

Page 8: ...ent is controlled by two independent return springs This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move f...

Page 9: ...ation and make operation easier The use of incorrect cutting attachments increases the level of vibration See instructions under the heading Cutting equipment The machine s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit cutting equipment and the machine s handle unit Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation Check that the vibration d...

Page 10: ...amage Cutting equipment The cutter is designed and manufactured to withstand the loads that edging of a lawn involves Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced A non balanced blade induces heavy vibrations that may damage the machine WARNING Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time a...

Page 11: ...r 35 50 Nm 3 5 5 kpm The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn that you can turn it by hand The lining should offer a resistance of at least 1 5 Nm The nut should be replaced after it has been put on approx 10 times Locking screw 326ES The locking screw secures the cutting attachment on the output shaft Protect your hand from injury when assembling use the blade guard as protecti...

Page 12: ...e wing nut Assembling the angle gear 326Ex Assemble the angle gear back on the suppporting tube Turn the blade so that the drive shaft engages in the angle gear Position the angle gear so that its slot is aligned with the line on the supporting tube Firmly tighten the screw Assembling the angle gear 326ES Assemble the angle gear back on the suppporting tube Turn the blade so that the drive shaft e...

Page 13: ...ws 1 Fit the drive disc A on the outgoing shaft Make sure that the edge that fits in the hole of the blade is facing outward 2 Block the blade rotation by inserting the locking pin in the hole behind the blade guard engaging it in the corresponding hole in the drive disc 3 Fit the blade B on the drive disc 4 Fit the support flange C The support flange must be fitted with its outer edge hard up aga...

Page 14: ...of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained When mixing small amounts of fuel even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture Gasoline CAUTION Always use a quality gasoline oil mixture with an octane rating of at least 87 octane RON MON 2 If your machine is equipped with a catalytic converter see chapter on Technical data always use a good quality unle...

Page 15: ...tion in the tank can cause operating problems Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank WARNING The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot during and after use This also applies during idling Be aware of the fire hazard especially when working near flammable substances and or vapours WARNING Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of fire ...

Page 16: ...e bulb need not be completely filled Choke Set the choke control in the choke position 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 powerfully pull the cord Never wrap the starter cord around your hand WARNING The ...

Page 17: ... fully extended This can damage the machine CAUTION Do not put any part of your body in marked area Contact can result in burns to the skin or electrical shock if the spark plug cap has been damaged Always use gloves Do not use a machine with damaged spark plug cap Stopping The engine is switched off by moving the stop switch to the stop position CAUTION The stop switch automatically returns to th...

Page 18: ...aks and that all guards and covers are complete and fastened securely Check all nuts and screws Check the blade for cracks or any other damage Ensure the blade guard is mounted and not damaged Check that the blade and blade guard are correctly secured When adjusting the carburettor make sure the blade is held against the ground and that no one is in the immediate vicinity Make sure the blade does ...

Page 19: ...ntrol 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 Always carry out edging at full throttle Always keep the blade close to the ground Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working operation ...

Page 20: ... attachment has stopped before cleaning carrying out repairs or an inspection Disconnect the HT lead from the spark plug Always wear heavy duty gloves when repairing the cutting attachment This is extremely sharp and can easily cause cuts Store the machine out of reach of children Use only original spare parts for repairs ...

Page 21: ...ctory The basic setting is richer than the optimal setting and should be maintained for the first few hours the machine is in use The carburettor should then be finely adjusted Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician CAUTION If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be turned anti clockwise until the cutting attachment stop...

Page 22: ...the high speed jet H very slowly anticlockwise until the engine starts to run unevenly Now turn the high speed jet H slowly clockwise a little way until the engine runs smoothly Note that the engine should not be under load when you adjust the high speed jet H You should therefore remove the cutting attachment nut support flange and drive disc before adjusting the high speed jet H The high speed j...

Page 23: ...n damage to the cylinder and piston 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 Air intake on the starter 2 Fins on the flywheel 3 Cooling fins on the cylinder 4 Cylinder cover directs cold air over the cylinder Clean the cooling system with a br...

Page 24: ...placed with a new one at regular intervals A damaged air filter must always be replaced If the machine is used in dusty conditions the air filter 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 ...

Page 25: ...er s cutting depth 326Ex The cutting depth must be adjusted before starting work Loosen the locking knob A and rotate the guard by moving the locking knob forwards or backwards If the locking knob is moved forwards away from the machine the cutting depth is increased If the locking knob is moved backwards towards the machine the cutting depth is reduced Set the desired cutting depth Lock the locki...

Page 26: ...the starter and starter cord X Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged X Clean the outside of the spark plug Remove it and check the electrode gap Adjust the gap to 0 5 mm 20 or replace the spark plug Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor X Clean the machine s cooling system X Clean or replace the spark arrestor screen on the muffler only applies to mufflers witho...

Page 27: ...s Yes Speed regulated ignition system Yes Yes Ignition system Manufacturer type of ignition system WalbroMB SEM AM49 WalbroMB SEM AM49 Spark plug Champion RCJ 6Y Champion RCJ 6Y Electrode gap inch mm 0 02 0 5 0 02 0 5 Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer type of carburetor Zama C1Q Zama C1Q Fuel tank capacity US pint litre 1 06 0 5 1 06 0 5 Weight Weight without fuel Lbs kg 11 9 5 4 13 9 6 3 S...

Page 28: ... at 1 800 487 5963 WARRANTY COMMENCEMENT DATE The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser LENGTH OF COVERAGE Husqvarna Forest Garden warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent owner that the engine or equipment is designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by EPA and CARB and is free from...

Page 29: ... Husqvarna Forest Garden will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non exempted add on or modified part 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 o...

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