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Operator′s manual 333RJ 335RJ X-series Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...
KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols W ARNING! Clearing saws, Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting brushcutters and trimmers can be attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with dangerous! Careless or incorrect use trimmer cord. can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual Noise emission to the environment carefully and make sure you...
CONTENTS Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the oper ator’s manual carefully. Symbols ..............2 W ARNING! Long-term exposure to noise CONTENTS can result in permanent hearing Contents ..............3 impairment. So always use approved Note the following before starting: ......
Dear Customer , Cong ratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets.
WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the c learing saw? Trimmer head 17 Choke control Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Air purge Bevel gear 19 Locking nut Cutting attachment guard 20 Support flange Shaft 21 Support cup Handle adjustment 22 Blade Loop handle...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Impor tant Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPOR TANT! A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if The machine is only designed for trimming grass. used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit fatal injury to the operator or others.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHING Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released. Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Cutting attac hment guard Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being damage in people who have impaired thrown towards the operator.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Locking nut A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades WARNING! Always stop the engine before doing any work on the cutting attachment. This continues to rotate even after the throttle has been released. Ensure that the • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct cutting attachment has stopped completely sharpening instructions.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the J-handle Assembling the cutting equipment • Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop WARNING! handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft. When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that the raised section on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutting attachment.
ASSEMBLY Fitting a blade guard, grass blade Fitting other guards and cutting and grass cutter attachments • Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. CAUTION! Ensure that the guard extension is fitted. Hang the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the two hooks on the plate holder (M).
Two-stroke oil storage. • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA • In order to prevent unintentional starting of the engine, two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for the spark plug cap must always be removed during long- our air-cooled two-stroke engines.
FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fuelling • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the WARNING! Taking the following fuel mixture.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked. • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with...
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STARTING AND STOPPING Stopping Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. WARNING! When the engine is started with the choke in either the choke or start throttle positions the cutting attachment will start to rotate immediately.
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the machine on the right side of your body. IMPORTANT! This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with clearing saws and trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic working techniques • Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground. Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working • Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade operation.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Cutting • The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool.
Carburettor be finely adjusted. Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician. Your Husqvarna product has been designed and CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotates when the manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be turned emissions.
MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T to run unevenly. Now turn the high speed jet H slowly clockwise a little way until the engine runs smoothly. Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjustment screw T, if it is necessary to readjust.
filled three-quarters full with grease. Use HUSQVARNA special grease. The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need to be CAUTION! Never use a machine with a defective muffler.
MAINTENANCE Oiling the air filter Always use special filter oil. 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.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop.
(Applies to Europe only) We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare that the clearing saws Husqvarna 333RJ and 335RJX with serial numbers dating from 2006 onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:...