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Operator′s manual 335LS 335L 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 Only use non-metallic, flexible cutting WARNING! Clearing saws, attachments, i.e. trimmer heads with brushcutters and trimmers can be trimmer cord. dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Noise emission to the environment Please read the operator’s manual according to the European Community’s...
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 13 Cylinder cover Grease filler cap, bevel gear 14 Starter handle Bevel gear 15 Fuel tank Cutting attachment guard 16 Choke control Shaft 17 Air filter cover Handle adjustment 18 Air purge Loop handle...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Impor tant Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass. A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be dangerous if 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 BOOTS return springs. This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting. Wear sturdy, non-slip boots. CLOTHING Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose when the throttle lockout is released.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Stop s witch Vibration damping system Use the stop s witch to switch off the engine. Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Muffler Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. A muffler fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust gases.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment Trimmer head This section describes how to choose and maintain your IMPORTANT! cutting equipment in order to: Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly • Reduce the risk of blade thrust. around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate •...
ASSEMBLY Fitting the loop handle the locking pin in the groove on the screw head and tighten. See diagram. • Clip the loop handle onto the shaft. Note that the loop handle must be fitted between the arrows on the shaft. •...
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 Starting and stopping • Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Discard the WARNING! The complete clutch cover and support flange if it is cracked. shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injury.
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STARTING AND STOPPING Repeat pulling the cord until the engine starts. When the engine starts. return choke control to run position and apply full throttle; the throttle will automatically disengage from the start setting. CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended.
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 takes up the basic safety precautions for working with a trimmer. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Basic working techniques Cutting • The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to Always slow the engine to idle speed after each working reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel operation. Long periods at full throttle without any load on to the ground when cutting.
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 335LX 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:...