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Personal protective equipment

 

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OTECTIVE HELMET AND VISOR

HEARING PROTECTION

Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise 
reduction.

EYE PROTECTION

Blows from branches or objects that are thrown out by a 
cutting attachment can damage the eyes.

GLOVES

Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fitting 
cutting attachments.

BOOTS

Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.

IMPORTANT!

The machine is only designed for cutting branches and 
twigs.

Never use a machine that has been modified in any way 
from its original specification.

Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk 
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your 
vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions 
under the heading Personal protective equipment.

Never use the machine in extreme weather conditions such 
as severe cold, very hot and/or humid climates.

Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, 
maintenance and service instructions described in this 
manual. Some maintenance and service measures must be 
carried out by trained and qualified specialists. See 
instructions under the heading Maintenance.

All covers and guards must be fitted before starting. Ensure 
that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to 
avoid the risk of electric shock.

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ARNING! 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 injury, we 
recommend persons with pacemakers to 
consult their physician and the pacemaker 
manufacturer before operating this machine.

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ARNING! Running an engine in a confined 

or badly ventilated area can result in death 
due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide 
poisoning.

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ARNING! Never allow children to use or be 

in the vicinity of the machine. As the 
machine is equipped with a spring-loaded 
stop switch and can be started by low speed 
and force on the starter handle, even small 
children under some circumstances can 
produce the force necessary to start the 
machine. This can mean a risk of serious 
personal injury. Therefore remove the spark 
plug cap when the machine is not under 
close supervision.

 

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A pole saw is a dangerous tool if used carelessly or 
incorrectly and can cause serious, even fatal injuries. It is 
extremely important that you read and understand the 
contents of this Operator’s Manual.

You must use approved personal protective equipment 
whenever you use the machine. Personal protective 
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will 
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask 
your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.

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ARNING! Listen out for warning signals or 

shouts when you are wearing hearing 
protection. Always remove your hearing 
protection as soon as the engine stops.

Summary of Contents for 326P4 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 326P4 326P5X 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: ...d 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 machine has a long reach Make sure that no people or animals come...

Page 3: ...G Check before starting 18 Starting and stopping 18 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 20 MAINTENANCE Carburetor 23 Muffler 24 Cooling system 25 Spark plug 25 Two piece shaft 25 Air filter 25 Maintenance schedule 27 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 28 FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 30 WARNING Long term exposure to noise ca...

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: ...7 Harness support hook 8 Cylinder cover 9 Starter handle 10 Fuel tank 11 Choke control 12 Air purge 13 Air filter cover 14 Protective guard for saw chain 15 Bar nut 16 Chain tensioning screw 17 Chain 18 Bar 19 Chain oil tank 20 Filling with chain oil 21 Operator s manual 22 Transport guard bar 23 Allen key 24 Combination spanner 25 Harness 26 Shaft coupling 326P5 27 Upper shaft 326P5 28 Lower shaf...

Page 6: ...risk of electric shock 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 injury we recommend persons with pacemakers to consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine WARNING Running an engine in a confined or ba...

Page 7: ...s 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 freely and that the return springs work properly See instructions under the heading Start Start the hed...

Page 8: ...ver use a machine that has a faulty muffler Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor screen this must be cleaned regularly A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage WARNING Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impa...

Page 9: ...ocket Specification of bar and saw chain When the cutting attachment supplied with your machine has to be replaced because it is worn out or damaged you must only fit the types of bar and saw chain recommended by us Bar Length inches cm Number of teeth on bar tip sprocket T Small number small tip radius low risk of kickback Chain pitch inches The spacing between the drive links of the chain must m...

Page 10: ...e only result A sharp chain eats its way through the wood and produces long thick cuttings The cutting part of the chain is called the cutting link and this consists of a cutting tooth A and the raker lip B The cutting depth is determined by the difference in height between the two When you sharpen a cutting tooth there are five important factors to remember Filing angle Cutting angle File positio...

Page 11: ...commend that you use our raker gauge to achieve the correct clearance and bevel on the raker lip Setting the raker clearance Before setting the raker clearance the cutting teeth should be newly sharpened We recommend that you adjust the raker clearance every third time you sharpen the chain NOTE This recommendation assumes that the length of the cutting teeth is not reduced excessively To adjust t...

Page 12: ...ransmission oil may be used Never use waste oil This is dangerous for yourself the machine and the environment Filling with chain oil The oil pump is preset at the factory to satisfy most lubrication requirements A full oil tank normally lasts about the same time as a full fuel tank Therefore check the amount of oil in the oil tank when filling the fuel to prevent damage to the saw chain and bar t...

Page 13: ... badly worn We recommend you compare the existing chain with a new chain to decide how badly the existing chain is worn When the length of the cutting teeth has worn down to only 0 16 inch 4 mm the chain must be replaced Chain drive sprocket Regularly check the degree of wear on the drive sprocket Replace if wear is excessive Bar Check regularly Whether there are burrs on the edges of the bar Remo...

Page 14: ...e Use a combination spanner or turn by hand The chain should be tensioned until it fits snugly on the underside of the bar The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the bar and it can still be turned easily by hand Tighten the bar nut with the combination spanner while holding up the tip of the bar When fitting a new chain the chain tension has to be checked frequ...

Page 15: ...guard is assembled Fit the guard using the three screws and washers Fit the two short screws in hole A Tighten the screws to a torque of 4 Nm After the machine has been in use for around 20 hours re tighten the screws to 4 Nm Assembly of the saw attachment 326P5 Assembly Loosen the coupling by turning the knob Align the tab of the attachment A with the arrow on the coupling B Push the attachment i...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...nd stopping Cold engine Primer bulb Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb The bulb need not be completely filled Choke Set the choke control in the choke position Warm engine Primer bulb Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb The bulb need not be completely filled Choke Set the throttle to the start position by moving the choke control to the ...

Page 19: ...er cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is 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 stopped by moving the stop swit...

Page 20: ... 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 it Check the working area for foreign objects such as electricity cables insects and animals etc or other objects that could damage the cutting attachment such as metal items If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the machine i...

Page 21: ...ng branches can result in short circuiting Whenever possible position yourself so that you can make the cut at right angles to the branch Do not work with the shaft held straight out in front of you like a fishing rod as this increases the apparent weight of the cutting attachment Cut large branches in sections so that you have better control over where they fall WARNING Never stand directly under...

Page 22: ...cutting through the branch This will prevent tearing of the bark which could lead to slow healing and cause permanent damage to the tree The cut should not be deeper than 1 3 of the branch thickness to prevent jamming Keep the chain running while you withdraw the cutting attachment from the branch to prevent it jamming Use the harness to support the weight of the machine and make it easier to hand...

Page 23: ...uld 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 stops Rec idle speed 2700 rpm Recommended max speed See the Technical data section Fine adjustment When the machine has been run in the carburetor should be finely adjusted The fine adjustment should ...

Page 24: ...It is also important that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle If the low speed jet L is set too lean it may cause starting difficulties and poor acceleration If the high speed jet H is set too lean it will result in less power less performance poor acceleration and or damage to the engine If both the L and H jets are set too rich it will results in acceleration problems or too low a wor...

Page 25: ...placed after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary CAUTION Always use the recommended spark plug type Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston cylinder Check that the spark plug is fitted with a suppressor Two piece shaft The drive shaft end in the lower shaft should be lubricated with grease every 30 hours There is a risk that the drive shaft ends splined coupling on models ...

Page 26: ...ute the oil Squeeze the excess oil out of the filter inside the plastic bag and pour off the excess before fitting the filter to the machine Never use common engine oil This would drain through the filter quite quickly and collect in the bottom IMPORTANT Use only HUSQVARNA replacement parts Use of other brands of replacement parts can cause damage to your unit or injury to the operator or others Y...

Page 27: ... under the protective cover X Check 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 mu...

Page 28: ...r 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 11 9 5 4 Sound levels Equivalent noise pressure level at the operator s ear measure...

Page 29: ...s are CE approved Bar Chain Length inch Pitch inch Max no of teeth on tip sprocket 10 3 8 7T Husqvarna S 36 Oregon 91 VG 12 3 8 7T Husqvarna S 36 Oregon 91 VG 10 3 8 7T Oregon 90SG 12 3 8 7T Oregon 90SG Approved accessories Art No Use with Saw attachment with shaft PA 110 537 18 33 13 326P5 D 2 L _ D PITCH ...

Page 30: ...he 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 defects in materials and workmanship that causes the failure of a warranted part for ...

Page 31: ...IM 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 5951 or visit www usa husqvarna com WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty services or repairs are provided through all Husqvarna Forest Garden authorized servicing dealers MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMI...

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