Husqvarna Trimmer 240RBD User Manual

Operator´s manual  
240RBD  
Please read these instructions carefully and make sure  
you understand them before using the machine.  
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CONTENTS  
Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product  
development and therefore reserves the right to modify the  
design and appearance of products without prior notice.  
List of contents  
SYMBOL EXPLANATION  
Symbols ............................................................................... 2  
CONTENTS  
List of contents .................................................................... 3  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING!  
Under no circumstances may the design  
of the machine be modified without the  
permission of the manufacturer. Always  
use genuine accessories. Non-authorized  
modifications and/or accessories can  
result in serious personal injury or the  
death of the operator or others.  
Personal protective equipment ............................................. 4  
The machines safety equipment .......................................... 4  
Control, maintenance and service of the machines safety  
equipment ...................................................................... 6  
Cutting equipment .............................................................. 8  
General safety instructions ................................................... 9  
General working instructions ............................................. 10  
Adjusting the harness and clearing saw ............................... 10  
Basic clearing techniques.................................................... 11  
WHAT IS WHAT?  
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What is what on the grass trimmer/brush cutter? ............... 13  
ASSEMBLY  
Assembling the J-handle and off-loading strap ................... 14  
Transport position, J-handle .............................................. 14  
Assembly of the blade and trimmer head............................ 14  
Assembling the blade guard and grass blade ....................... 14  
Assembling the spray guard and  
trimmer head Superauto II ........................................... 15  
Assembling other guards and cutting equipment ................ 15  
Assembling and dismantling the two-part shaft .................. 16  
Adjusting the harness and clearing saw ............................... 16  
FUEL HANDLING  
Fuel mixture ...................................................................... 17  
Fuelling.............................................................................. 17  
START AND STOP  
Control before starting....................................................... 18  
Start and stop..................................................................... 18  
MAINTENANCE  
Carburettor ........................................................................ 19  
Muffler .............................................................................. 21  
Cooling system .................................................................. 21  
Air filter ............................................................................. 21  
Drive shaft ......................................................................... 22  
Angle gear .......................................................................... 23  
Two-part shaft.................................................................... 23  
Spark plug.......................................................................... 23  
Filing the grass blade .......................................................... 23  
Maintenance schedule ........................................................ 24  
TECHNICAL DATA  
240RBD ............................................................................ 26  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Personal protective equipment  
The machine‘s safety equipment  
This section describes the machines safety equipment, its  
function and how checks and maintenance are carried out to  
ensure that it operates correctly. (See the chapter “What is  
what“ to locate where this equipment is positioned on your  
machine.)  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer used  
incorrectly or carelessly can become a dangerous  
tool, that can cause serious or fatal injury to the  
operator or others. It is extremely important that  
you read and understand the content of this manual.  
WARNING!  
Never use a machine with defective safety  
When using a clearing saw, brushcutter or trim-  
mer, personal protective equipment approved by  
the appropriate authorities must be used. Personal  
protective equipment does not eliminate the risk  
of accidents, however, it can reduce the effects of  
an injury in the event of an accident. Ask your  
dealer for help when choosing protective equipment.  
equipment. Follow the control,  
maintenance and service instructions  
described in this section.  
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1. Throttle trigger  
lock  
A
The throttle trigger lock is  
WARNING!  
designed to prevent the  
Remove your hearing protection as soon as  
throttle from accidentally  
being engaged. When the  
trigger lock (A) is pressed  
into the handle (= when you  
hold the handle) the throttle  
(B) is released. When the  
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you stop the engine, so that you can hear  
any noises or warning signals.  
HELMET  
A helmet should be worn if  
trees to be cleared are higher  
than 2 metres.  
B
grip on the handle is  
released the throttle and the  
throttle trigger lock return  
to their original positions.  
This takes place via two  
independent return spring  
systems. This means that the  
throttle is automatically  
locked in its “idling“  
EAR PROTECTION  
Ear protection offering  
sufficient dampening effect  
should be used.  
EYE PROTECTION  
Blows from branches or  
objects thrown by the  
rotating cutting equipment  
can damage the eyes.  
position.  
2. Stop switch  
The stop switch should be  
used to stop the engine.  
GLOVES  
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Gloves should be worn when  
necessary, e.g., when  
assembling cutting  
equipment.  
3. Cutting  
attachment guard  
This guard is intended to  
prevent objects from being  
thrown towards the  
operator and to protect the  
operator from  
BOOTS  
Use anti-slip and stable  
boots.  
CLOTHING  
unintentionel contact with  
the cutting attachment.  
Wear clothes made of a  
strong fabric and avoid loose  
clothing that can catch on  
shrubs and branches.Always  
wear heavy-duty long pants.  
Do not wear jewellery, shorts,  
sandals or go barefoot. Secure  
hair so it is above shoulder  
level.  
WARNING!  
Do not attach any blade to the unit without  
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proper installation of all required parts.  
Failure to use the proper parts can cause  
the blade to fly off and seriously injure the  
operator and/or bystanders.  
Under no circumstances may the cutting  
equipment be used without an approved  
guard fitted. See the chapter Technical  
data. If the wrong guard or a defective  
guard is fitted this can cause serious  
personal injury.  
FIRST AID KIT  
A first aid kit should be  
carried by operators of  
clearing saws, brushcutters or  
trimmers.  
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6. Muffler  
4. Vibration  
damping system  
The muffler is designed to  
give the lowest possible noise  
level and to direct the  
engines exhaust fumes away  
from the operator. Muffler  
fitted with catalytic converter  
is also designed to reduce  
harmful exhaust components.  
Your machine is equipped  
with a vibration damping  
system, which is designed to  
give as vibration-free and  
comfortable use as possible.  
The use of blunt or  
incorrect cutting equipment  
(the wrong type or  
incorrectly sharpened, see  
the section “Sharpening the  
blade“ ) increases the level of  
vibration.  
In countries that have a  
warm and dry climate the  
risk of fire is obvious. We  
have therefore fitted certain  
mufflers with a spark arrest  
screen. Make sure that your  
muffler is fitted with this  
kind of screen.  
The machines vibration  
damping system reduces the  
transfer of vibrations  
between the engine unit/  
cutting equipment and the  
machines handle unit.  
It is extremely important that the instructions for checking,  
maintaining and servicing the muffler are followed. (see the  
section “Control, maintenance and service of the machines safety  
equipment“).  
WARNING!  
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot  
and may contain sparks which can start a  
fire. Never start the machine indoors or  
near combustible material!  
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WARNING!  
Over exposure to vibrations can result in  
WARNING!  
Bear in mind that exhaust fumes:  
contain carbon monoxide, which can  
cause carbon monoxide poisoning.  
Therefore never start or run the machine  
indoors.  
are hot and can contain sparks that can  
cause fires. Never start the machine  
indoors or close to inflammable material.  
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blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons  
suffering with blood circulation problems.  
Seek medical attention if you experience  
physical symptoms that can be related to  
over exposure to vibrations. Examples of  
such symptoms are numbness, lack of  
feeling,tickling, pricking, pain, lack of  
or a reduction in normal strength, changes  
in the colour of the skin or its surfaces.  
These symptoms normally appear in the  
fingers, hands or wrists.  
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7. Cutting  
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equipment  
1) Grass blades are  
intended for brush cutting.  
5. Quick-release  
There is an easily accessible,  
quick-release catch fitted to  
the chest as a safety  
precaution in the event of a  
fire in the engine or for any  
other situation that requires  
you to free yourself from the  
machine and harness. See the  
section Adjusting the harness  
and clearing saw“.  
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2) The trimmer head is  
intended for trimming grass.  
8. Locking nut  
A locking nut is used to  
secure some types of cutting  
equipment on the output  
shaft.  
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3. Cutting  
attachment guard  
Control, maintenance and service of  
the machines safety equipment  
Check that the guard is  
undamaged and not  
cracked.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
All service and repairs to the machine require  
special training.  
Replace the guard if it  
has been exposed to  
impact or is cracked.  
This applies especially to the machines safety  
equipment. If the machine does not meet any of  
the controls listed below you should contact your  
service workshop.  
Always use the prescribed  
blade an guard  
combination, see chapter  
"Technical data".  
The purchase of one of our products guarantees  
that professional repair and servicing will be  
carried out on it. If the point of purchase is not  
one of our servicing dealers, please ask for  
details of the closest service workshop.  
4. Vibration  
damping system  
1. Throttle trigger  
lock  
Check the vibration  
damping element  
regularly for material  
cracks and distortion.  
Check that the throttle is  
locked in the idling  
positionwhen the  
throttle trigger lock is in  
its original position.  
Check that the vibration  
damping element is  
undamaged and securely  
attached.  
Press in the throttle  
trigger lock and make sure  
it returns to its original  
position when released.  
Ensure that the throttle  
and throttle trigger lock  
move easily and that their  
return spring systems  
function.  
5. Muffler  
1.Never use a machine that  
has a defective muffler.  
See section "Start". Start  
the machine and apply  
full throttle. Release the  
throttle and check that the  
cutting equipment stops  
and remains at a standstill.  
If the cutting equipment  
rotates with the throttle in  
the idling position then  
the carburettors idling  
setting must be checked.  
See chapter  
2.Check regularly that the  
muffler is secure.  
3.If your muffler is fitted  
with a spark arrest screen  
then it should be cleaned  
regularly. A blocked  
screen leads to the engine  
overheating with serious  
damage as a result. Never  
use a muffler with a  
defective spark arrest  
screen.  
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“Maintenance“.  
2. Stop switch  
Start the engine and make  
sure that the engine stops  
when the stop switch is  
moved to the stop  
position.  
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6. Cutting equipment  
7. Quick-release  
This section describes how through correct maintenance and  
through using the right type of cutting equipment you can:  
Reduce the machines tendency to kickback  
Obtain maximum cutting capacity.  
Increase the service life of the cutting equipment.  
Check that the harness  
straps are correctly  
positioned. When the  
harness and machine are  
adjusted, check the harness‘  
safety release catch to  
The three basic rules:  
ensure it works correctly.  
1)Only use the cutting  
and guard equipment  
we recommend! See  
chapter “Technical  
data“.  
8. Locking nut  
Protect your hand from  
injury when assembling,  
use the blade guard as  
protection when tightening  
with a socket spanner.  
Tighten the nut by turning  
against the direction of  
rotation. Loosen the nut by  
turning in the direction of  
rotation. (NOTE! the nut  
has a left-hand thread).  
2)Keep the blades teeth  
well and correctly  
sharpened! Follow our  
instructions and use the  
recommended filing  
gauge. An incorrectly  
sharpened or damaged  
blade increases the risk  
of an accident.  
Tighten the nut using a  
socket spanner, 35 - 50  
Nm (3.5 - 5 kpm).  
3)Check the cutting  
equipment with regard  
to damage and crack  
formation. Damaged  
cutting equipment  
should always be  
replaced.  
NOTE!  
The locking nuts nylon lock  
must not be so worn that it  
can be turned by hand. The  
lock shall hold at least 1.5  
Nm. The nut should be  
replaced after it has been put  
on approx. 10 times.  
WARNING!  
Never use a machine with defective safety  
equipment.The safety equipment should  
be maintained as described in this section.  
If your machine does not meet any of  
these controls you should contact your  
service workshop.  
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Trimmer head  
Cutting equipment  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
Only use a trimmer head  
and trimmer cord that is  
The section describes how through correct  
maintenance and through using the right type of  
cutting equipment you can reduce the machines  
tendency to kickback, obtain maximum clearing  
capacity and increase the service life of the cutting  
equipment.  
recommended. These  
have been tested by the  
manufacturer to suit a  
particular engine size.  
This is especially  
important when a fully  
automatic trimmer head  
is used. Only use the  
cutting equipment we  
recommend! See chapter  
“Technical data“.  
Only use the cutting and guard equipment we  
recommend! See chapter Technical data.  
Refer to the instructions for the cutting equipment  
for the correct winding of cord and for the  
selection of the right cord diameter.  
Keep the blades teeth well and correctly  
Generally smaller machines require a small trimmer head  
and vice versa. This is because when clearing using a cord  
the engine must throw out the cord radially from the  
trimmer head and also meet resistance from the grass being  
cleared.  
sharpened! Follow our recommendations. Also  
refer to the instructions on the blade packaging.  
WARNING!  
Incorrect cutting equipment or an  
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incorrectly sharpened blade increases  
the risk of kickback.  
The length of the cord is also important. A longer cord  
requires greater engine power than a shorter cord of the  
same diameter.  
Filing the grass  
blade  
Make sure the knife positioned on the trimmer guard is  
intact. This is used to cut the cord to the correct length.  
See the cutting  
equipments packaging for  
correct filing instructions.  
To increase the life of the cord it can be soaked in water for  
a few days. This will make the line tougher and it will keep  
longer.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
The blades are sharpened  
using a single cut flat file.  
Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly  
and evenly around the drum, otherwise harmful  
vibrations will occur.  
Sharpen all edges equally  
to maintain the balance of  
the blade.  
WARNING!  
Always stop the engine before starting  
work on any part of the cutting equipment.  
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This continues to rotate even after the  
throttle has been released. Ensure that the  
cutting equipment has stopped completely  
and remove the cable from the spark plug  
before you start to work on it.  
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Fuel safety  
General safety instructions  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
Always use a fuel container  
with an anti-spill valve.  
The machine is only designed for trimming grass  
and brush cutting.  
The only accessories to be used with the engine  
unit as a drive source are the cutting units we  
recommend in the chapter Technical data.  
Never fill the machine  
while the engine is  
running. Always stop the  
engine and let it cool for a  
few minutes before  
refuelling.  
Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have  
consumed alcohol, or if you are taking medicines  
that can affect your sight, your judgement or the  
control of your body.  
Use personal protective equipment. See the section  
Personal protective equipment.  
Provide good ventilation  
when filling or mixing fuel  
(petrol and 2-stroke oil).  
Min 3 m  
(10ft)  
Never use a machine that has been modified so that  
it no longer corresponds with the original design.  
Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the  
maintenance, control and service instructions in  
this Operators Manual. Some maintenance and  
service actions should be carried out by trained and  
qualified specialists. See the chapter  
Move the machine at least  
3 m from the filling  
position before starting.  
Never start the machine:  
Maintenance.  
All covers and guards must be fitted before starting  
the machine. Check that the spark plug cap and HT  
lead are not damaged, otherwise you could get an  
electric shock.  
a)If you have spilt fuel on it.  
Wipe up all spillage.  
The machine operator shall ensure, while working,  
that no persons or animals come closer than 15  
metres. When several operators are working in the  
same area the safety distance should be at least  
double tree length, however, at least 15 metres.  
b)If you have spilt fuel on  
yourself or your clothes.  
Change your clothes.  
c)If there is a fuel leak.  
Make regular checks for  
leakage from the fuel cap  
and the fuel supply pipes.  
WARNING!  
Faulty cutting equipment or an incorrectly  
sharpened blade increases the risk of  
accidents.  
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Start  
WARNING!  
When the engine is started with the choke  
Transport and storage  
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in either the choke or start throttle positions  
the cutting equipment starts to rotate  
immediately.  
Store and transport the machine and fuel so that any leakage  
or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or  
naked flames. For example, electric machines, electric  
motors, electrical switches/power switches, heaters or the  
like.  
The complete clutch cover  
with shaft must be fitted  
before the machine is  
started, otherwise the clutch  
can become loose and cause  
personal injury.  
When storing and transporting fuel approved containers  
intended for this purpose must be used.  
Never start the machine  
indoors. Bear in mind the  
dangers of inhaling the  
engines exhaust fumes.  
Observe your surroundings  
and make sure that there is  
no risk of people or animals  
coming into contact with  
the cutting equipment.  
When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank  
must be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to find  
out how to dispose of excess fuel.  
Always keep the transport guard attached when transporting  
and storing the machine.  
WARNING!  
Exercise great care when handling fuel.  
Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosions and  
inhaling fumes.  
Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting  
equipment runs free of twigs and stones. Push the machine  
body towards the ground using your left hand. (NOTE! Not  
with your foot). Grip the starter handle with your right hand  
and pull the starter cord.  
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Adjusting the harness and clearing saw  
General working instructions  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
WARNING!  
When working with the clearing saw the  
harness should always be worn. If this is  
This section takes up the basic safety  
precautions for working with the clearing saw  
and trimmer.  
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not done, you cannot control the clearing  
saw safely and this can result in injury to  
yourself or someone else. Never use a  
harness with a defective quick release  
catch.  
If you encounter a situation where you are  
uncertain how to proceed you should ask an  
expert. Contact your dealer or your service  
workshop.  
Quick release  
On the front is an easily  
accessible, quick release  
catch:  
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond  
your capability.  
Pull out the red strap.  
The hip strap and one  
shoulder strap will be  
automatically released at  
the same time and the  
harness and the engine  
unit will slide to the  
ground.  
Before starting you must understand the  
difference between forestry clearing, brush  
cutting and grass trimming.  
Basic safety precautions  
1.Observe your surroundings:  
Use this if the engine should  
catch fire or in any other  
emergency situation when  
you quickly need to take off  
the harness and machine.  
To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect  
your control of the machine.  
To ensure that the above mentioned do not come into  
contact with the cutting equipment or objects that can be  
thrown by the cutting equipment.  
Equal load on  
shoulders  
NOTE! Never use a machine without the possibility of  
calling for help in the event of an accident.  
A well matched saw and  
harness make work much  
easier. Adjust the harness to  
give the best working stance.  
Adjust the side straps so that  
the weight is equally divided  
across the shoulders.  
2.Avoid usage in  
unfavourable weather  
conditions. For example,  
thick fog, heavy rain,  
strong winds or extreme  
cold, etc. To work in bad  
weather conditions is  
tiring and can create  
dangerous situations, for  
example, slippery surfaces.  
Off-loading strap  
The off-loading strap is  
intended to off-load the  
weight from the shaft.  
Adjust the length of the  
strap so that the cutting  
equipment balances just  
above the ground.  
3.Make sure you can walk  
and stand safely. Look out  
for any obstacles with  
unexpected movement  
(roots, stones, branches,  
pits, ditches, etc.). Take  
great care when working  
on sloping ground.  
4.The engine should be switched off before moving. When  
moving over longer distances and transporting the transport  
guard should be used.  
5.Never put the machine down with the engine running  
unless you have good sight of it.  
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Brush cutting using a grass blade  
Basic clearing techniques  
A blade is used for all  
types of high or thick  
grass.  
Always carry out clearing and trimming at full throttle.  
Always drop to idling speed after each working operation.  
Longer periods running at full throttle without loading the  
engine (that is without resistance, which the engine feels  
from the cutting equipment when trimming) can lead to  
serious engine damage.  
The grass is cut down  
with a sideways, swinging  
movement, where the  
movement from right-to-  
left is the clearing stroke  
and the movement from  
left-to-right is the return  
stroke. Let the blade work  
on the left-hand side  
(between 8 and 12  
Designations  
Brush cutting is a general  
term for clearing grass.  
Grass blades are used for  
this purpose.  
oclock).  
If the blade is angled to  
the left when clearing the  
grass will collect in a line,  
which makes collection  
easier, e.g. when raking.  
Grass trimming is a  
general term for light  
clearing, e.g. around  
edges or around trees. A  
trimmer head or plastic  
blade is used.  
Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet apart.  
Move forward after the return stroke and stand firmly again.  
Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is used  
to protect the blade from hitting the ground.  
Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by  
following these instructions:  
a) Always work at full throttle.  
b) Avoid the previously cut material during the return  
stroke.  
WARNING!  
Sometimes grass can collect in the spray  
guard and cutting head. Always stop the  
engine when cleaning.  
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Stop the engine, loosen the harness and place the machine  
on the ground before you start to collect the cut material.  
WARNING!  
Neither the user of the tool or anyone else  
may attempt to remove the cut material  
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while the engine is running or with the blade  
rotating as this can result in serious injury.  
Stop the engine and blade before you  
remove material that has wound around the  
blade as otherwise there is a risk of injury.  
The bevel gear unit can get hot during use  
and may remain so for a while afterwards.  
There is a risk of slight burns if you touch it.  
WARNING!  
Warning for thrown objects. Always wear  
protective glasses. Never lean over the  
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guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown  
up into the eyes causing blindness or  
serious injury.  
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.  
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers  
should be kept outside the safety zone of  
15 m. Stop the machine immediately if  
anyone approaches.  
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Grass trimming using the trimmer head  
Trimming  
and plastic blades  
The trimmer is ideal to cut  
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.  
Hold the trimmer head  
just above the ground at  
an angle. It is the end of  
the cord that carries out  
the work. Let the cord  
work at its own pace. Do  
not press the cord into the  
area to be cut.  
Do not allow the trimmer  
head to constantly come  
into contact with the  
ground during normal  
cutting procedures.  
The cord can easily  
remove grass and weeds  
up against walls, fences,  
trees and borders,  
Constant contact can cause  
damage and wear to the  
trimmer head.  
however, it can also  
damage sensitive bark on  
trees and bushes and  
damage fence posts.  
Reduce the risk of  
damaging plants by  
shortening the cord to 10-  
12 cm and reducing the  
engine speed.  
Sweeping  
The rotating cords fanning  
effect can be used for quick  
and easy cleaning. Hold the  
cord parallel to and above  
the area to be swept and  
move the trimmer from  
side to side.  
Clearing  
The clearing technique  
removes all unwanted  
vegetation. Keep the  
trimmer head just above  
the ground and tilt it. Let  
the end of the cord strike  
the ground around trees,  
posts, statues and the like.  
NOTE! This technique  
increases the wear on the  
cord.  
When cutting and  
sweeping you should use  
full throttle to obtain the  
best results.  
The cord wears quicker  
and must be fed forward  
more often when working  
against stones, brick,  
concrete, metal fences,  
etc. than when coming  
into contact with trees  
and wooden fences.  
WARNING!  
Warning for thrown objects. Always wear  
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protective glasses. Never lean over the  
guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown  
up into the eyes causing blindness or  
serious injury.  
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.  
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers  
should be kept outside the safety zone of  
15 m. Stop the machine immediately if  
anyone approaches.  
When trimming and  
clearing you should use  
less than full throttle so  
that the cord lasts longer  
and to reduce the wear on  
the trimmer head.  
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2
1
7
24  
5
12  
13  
15  
4
20  
27  
28  
29  
30  
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What is what on the grass trimmer  
and the brushcutter?  
1.  
Blade  
19.  
20.  
21.  
23.  
24.  
25.  
26.  
27.  
28.  
29.  
30.  
31.  
32.  
33.  
34.  
Support flange  
Support cup  
Drive disc  
2.  
Grease filler cap  
Angle gear  
3.  
4.  
Blade guard  
Shaft  
J-handle  
5.  
Shaft coupling  
Socket spanner  
Operators Manual  
Transport guard  
Allen key  
7.  
Throttle  
8.  
Stop switch  
Throttle trigger lock  
Cylinder cover  
Starter handle  
Fuel tank  
9.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
17.  
18.  
Carburettor screwdriver  
Locking pin  
Choke  
Harness  
Air filter cover  
Handlebar adjustment  
Locking nut  
Drive axle grease  
Flexible strap  
Air purge  
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ASSEMBLY  
Assembling the J-handle and off-  
loading strap  
Assembly of the blade and trimmer  
head  
It is extremely important that  
the disc drives/support  
flanges guide engages  
correctly in the cutting  
equipments centre hole when  
assembling the cutting  
equipment. Cutting  
WARNING  
Only grass blades or trimmer heads/  
plastic blades may be used when the J-  
handle is fitted. Clearing blades must  
never be used with the J-handle.  
!
Loosen the knob from the  
equipment assembled  
incorrectly can result in  
serious and/or fatal personal  
injury.  
handle bracket.  
Position the handle as  
shown. Fit the bracket  
components and tighten  
the handle lightly.  
WARNING!  
Do not attach any blade to the unit  
!
without proper installation of all required  
parts. Failure to use the proper parts can  
cause the blade to fly off and seriously  
injure the operator and/or bystanders.  
Fit the off-loading strap  
around the shaft as shown.  
Put on the harness and  
secure the off-loading on  
the right-hand side strap.  
Adjust the length so that  
the cutting equipment  
balances just above the  
ground.  
Under no circumstances may the cutting  
equipment be used without an approved  
guard fitted. See the chapter Technical  
data. If the wrong guard or a defective  
guard is fitted this can cause serious  
personal injury.  
Assembling the blade guard and  
grass blade  
Finely adjust the J-handle  
to give a comfortable  
working stance. Tighten  
the knob.  
The guard (A) is fitted  
using 4 screws (L) and the  
support plate (M) as set out  
in the diagram. NOTE!  
Use the recommended  
blade guard.  
G
F
E
Fit the drive disc (B) on the  
output axle.  
D
Turn the blade axle until  
one of the holes in the drive  
disc aligns with the hole in  
the gear housing.  
Insert the locking pin (C)  
in the hole so that the axle  
is locked.  
A
L
B
C
Place the blade (D),  
support cup (E) and  
Transport position, J-handle  
support flange (F) on the  
output axle.  
The handlebars can easily  
be turned to fit along the  
shaft for easy transportation  
and storage.  
Fit the nut (G). The  
tightening torque of the  
nut is 35-50 Nm (3,5 - 5  
kpm). Use the socket  
spanner in the tool kit.  
Hold the handle of the  
spanner as close to the  
blade guard as possible.  
The nut is tightened when  
the spanner is turned  
against the direction of  
rotation (left-hand thread).  
M
Loosen the knob. Turn the  
J-handle clockwise.  
Thereafter fold the  
handlebars around the  
shaft. Tighten the handle.  
Attach the transport guard.  
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ASSEMBLY  
Assembling the spray guard and  
trimmer head Superauto II  
Assembling other guards and  
cutting equipment  
Fit the guard (A) intended  
for use with the trimmer  
head. Secure using the 4  
bolts (L) and the support  
plate (M) as set out in the  
diagram.  
Fit the guard (A) intended  
for use with the trimmer  
head. Secure using four  
bolts (L) and the support  
plate (M) as shown in the  
diagram.  
K
Fit the drive disc (B) on the  
output axle.  
J
I
Fit the disc drive (B) on the  
output axle.  
Turn the blade axle until  
one of the holes in the  
drive disc aligns with the  
hole in the gear housing.  
K
Turn the blade axle until  
one of the disc drives holes  
aligns with the  
corresponding hole in the  
gear housing.  
Insert the locking pin (C)  
in the hole so that the axle  
is locked.  
G
F
H
B
C
I
The trimmer head must be  
split to be fitted (see the  
diagram). Proceed as  
follows:  
M
L
Insert the locking pin (C)  
into the hole to lock the  
axle.  
Insert your finger into the  
centre hole of the cover (I)  
at the same time as you  
hold the cover with your  
other fingers. Press the two  
catches (J) that extend from  
the cut-out on the bottom  
section (K) using the  
thumb and index finger of  
your other hand. Press  
apart the trimmer head  
using the fingers on the  
cover.  
A
Screw on the trimmer head  
(H) in the direction of  
rotation.  
Dismantling takes place in  
the reverse order.  
Place the cover (I) and the  
support flange (F) on the  
output axle.  
Fit the nut (G). The  
tightening torque of the  
nut is 35-50 Nm (3,5-5  
kpm). Use the socket  
spanner in the tool kit.  
Hold the handle of the spanner as close to the trimmer  
guard as possible. The nut is tightened when the spanner is  
turned against the direction of rotation (left-hand thread).  
Fit the trimmer heads bottom section (K) on the cover (I)  
by pressing the two sections together with the cut-outs on  
the bottom section aligned with the catches on the cover.  
To dismantle follow the instructions in the reverse order.  
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ASSEMBLY  
Assembling and dismantling the  
two-part shaft  
Adjusting the harness and clearing  
saw  
Assembling:  
WARNING!  
When working with the clearing saw the  
harness should always be worn. If this is  
not done, you cannot control the clearing  
saw safely and this can result in injury to  
yourself or someone else. Never use a  
harness with a defective quick release  
catch.  
Make sure the handle is  
loose.  
!
Guide the cut-out on the  
lower section of the shaft  
into the couplings locking  
plate on the upper section  
of the shaft. The sections  
are then locked together.  
Quick release  
On the front is an easily  
accessible, quick release  
catch:  
Tighten the handle.  
Pull out the red strap.  
The hip strap and one  
shoulder strap will be  
automatically released at  
the same time and the  
harness and the engine  
unit will slide to the  
ground.  
Use this if the engine should  
catch fire or in any other  
emergency situation when  
you quickly need to take off  
the harness and machine.  
Dismantling  
Undo the handle (at least  
three turns).  
Press the handle towards  
the coupling.  
Carefully twist the lower  
section out of the lock.  
Equal load on  
shoulders  
Hold both parts of the  
shaft and pull out the  
lower section from the  
coupling.  
A well matched saw and  
harness make work much  
easier. Adjust the harness to  
give the best working stance.  
Adjust the side straps so that  
the weight is equally divided  
across the shoulders.  
Off-loading strap  
The off-loading strap is  
intended to off-load the  
weight from the shaft.  
Adjust the length of the  
strap so that the cutting  
equipment balances just  
above the ground.  
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FUEL HANDLING  
Mixture  
Fuel  
NOTE!  
Always mix petrol and oil in a clean container intended for  
petrol.  
The machine is fitted with a two-stroke engine and must  
always be run on a mixture of petrol and two-stroke oil. It is  
important to measure the quantity of oil accurately, to ensure  
the correct mixture ratio. Small discrepancies in the amount of  
oil have a great bearing on the proportions of the fuel mixture  
when mixing small amounts of fuel.  
Always start by filling half the quantity of petrol required.  
Then add the entire oil quantity. Mix (shake) the fuel  
mixture. Fill the remaining quantity of petrol.  
Mix (shake) the fuel mixture carefully before filling in the  
machines fuel tank.  
Do not mix more than max. one months supply of fuel.  
If the clearing saw is not used for a long period of time, the  
fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned.  
WARNING!  
Always provide good ventilation when  
handling fuel.  
!
Petrol  
WARNING!  
The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot  
!
during and after use. This also applies  
NOTE!  
during idling. Be aware of the fire hazard,  
especially when handling the saw near  
flammable substances or vapours.  
Always use an oil-mixed  
quality petrol (at least 90  
octane). If your machine is  
equipped with a catalytic  
converter, (see “technical  
data”) an unleaded, oil  
mixed quality petrol should  
always be used. A leaded  
petrol will destroy the  
catalytic converter.  
Fuelling  
WARNING!  
The following precautions reduce the risk  
of fire:  
!
Do not smoke or place any sources of heat  
in the vicinity of the fuel. Never refuel  
when the engine is running. Always stop  
the engine and let it cool for a few minutes  
before refuelling. Open the fuel cap slowly  
when fuelling so that any over pressure is  
released slowly. Tighten the fuel cap  
carefully after refuelling. Always move the  
machine from the fuelling place before  
starting.  
The lowest recommended  
octane rating is 90. If you  
run the engine on a petrol  
with a lower octane rating  
than 90 so-called  
knockingcan occur.  
This leads to an increased  
engine temperature, which  
can result in a serious  
engine breakdown.  
Clean around the fuel cap.  
Contamination in the tank  
can disrupt operations.  
When working at  
continuous high revs a  
higher octane rating is  
recommended.  
Ensure that the fuel is well  
mixed by shaking the  
container before filling the  
tank.  
Two-stroke oil  
Min. 3 m  
(10 ft)  
For the best results use  
Husqvarna two-stroke oil,  
which has been specially  
produced for clearing saws  
and chain saws. Mixing  
ratio 1:50 (2%).  
Gasolin  
Benzin  
Essence  
Gasolina  
Lit.  
Oil • Öl  
Huile Aceite  
Lit.  
If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available you can use a  
high quality two-stroke oil intended for air cooled engines.  
Contact your dealer when selecting an oil.  
Mixing ratio: 1:33 (3%).  
Never use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard  
motors, so-called outboard motor oil.  
Never use oil intended of four-stroke engines.  
2% (1:50)  
3% (1:33)  
0,15  
0,30  
0,45  
0,60  
0,10  
0,20  
0,30  
0,40  
5
10  
15  
20  
US  
gallon  
US  
fl. oz.  
2% (1:50)  
2 1/2  
3% (1:33)  
3 3/4  
1
2 1/2  
5
6 1/2  
9 3/4  
12 7/8  
19 1/4  
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START AND STOP  
Cold engine  
IGNITION: Set the stop  
Control before starting  
switch to the start position.  
CHOKE: Set the choke  
For reasons of safety follow  
these recommendations!  
control in the choke position.  
AIR PURGE:Press the air  
purge diaphragm repeatedly  
until fuel begins to fill the  
diaphragm. The diaphragm  
need not be completely filled  
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 dull teeth.  
Discard a blade if cracks  
are found.  
Check that the support  
flange is not cracked due  
to fatigue or due to being  
tightened too much.  
Warm engine  
Use the same starting  
procedure as for the cold  
engine, but do not set the  
choke control in the choke  
position. The start throttle  
position is obtained by setting  
the choke control in the  
choke position and then  
returning it to its original  
position.  
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Discard the support flange  
if it is cracked.  
Stop  
Ensure the locking nut has  
not lost its captive force.  
The nut lock should have a  
locking force of at least 1.5  
Nm. The tightening  
The engine is stopped by  
switching off the ignition.  
torque of the locking nut  
should be 35-50 Nm.  
Check that the guard is  
not damaged or cracked.  
Replace the guard if it is  
exposed to impact or is  
cracked.  
Check that the trimmer  
head and spray guard are  
not damaged or cracked.  
Replace the trimmer head  
or spray guard if they are  
exposed to impact or are  
cracked.  
WARNING!  
When the engine is started with the choke  
in the choke or start position the cutting  
equipment starts to rotate immediately.  
!
Start  
Press the machine body  
against the ground using  
your left hand (NOTE! Not  
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 use the machine without a guard or spray guard nor  
with a defective guard.  
Start and stop  
Reset the choke control as  
soon as the engine fires and  
repeat until the engine starts.  
When the engine starts  
quickly apply full throttle  
and the start throttle will  
automatically disengage.  
NOTE! Do not pull the  
starter cord out completely  
and do not release the starter  
cord from the fully extended  
position. This can damage  
the machine.  
WARNING!  
The complete clutch cover with shaft  
must be fitted before the machine is  
!
started, otherwise the clutch can become  
loose and cause personal injury.  
Always move the machine from the filling  
area before starting. Place the machine on  
a flat surface. Ensure the cutting  
equipment cannot come into contact with  
any object. Make sure no unauthorised  
persons are in the working area,  
otherwise there is a risk of serious  
personal injury. The safety distance is 15  
metres.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Basic setting  
The carburettor is set to its basic setting when test run at the  
Carburettor  
factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal setting  
and should be kept during the machines first working  
hours. Thereafter the carburettor should be finely adjusted.  
Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled  
technician.  
Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured  
to specifications that reduce harmful emissions.  
After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has  
broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance and  
producing the least amount of harmful emissions after break  
in, have your authorized servicing dealer, who has a revolution  
counter at his disposal, to adjust your carburettor for optimum  
operating conditions.  
NOTE! If the cutting attachment rotates/moves while the  
engine is idling the T-screw should be turned anti-clockwise  
until the cutting attachment stops.  
Rec. idling speed: 2 700 rpm.  
Recommended max. speed: See “technical data”.  
WARNING!  
The complete clutch cover with shaft  
must be fitted before the machine is  
started, otherwise the clutch can become  
loose and cause personal injury.  
!
WARNING!  
If the idling speed cannot be adjusted so  
that the cutting attachment stops,  
contact your service workshop. Do not  
use the machine until it has been  
correctly adjusted or repaired.  
!
Operation  
The carburettor governs  
the engines speed via the  
throttle. Air/fuel is mixed  
in the carburettor. The  
air/fuel mixture is  
Fine adjustment  
When the machine has been run-inthe carburettor should  
be finely adjusted. The fine adjustment should be carried  
out by qualified person. First adjust the L-jet, then the  
idling screw T and then the H-jet.  
adjustable. To take  
advantage of the engines  
optimal output the  
adjustment must be  
correct.  
H
L
Conditions  
Before any adjustments are made the airfilter should be clean  
and the airfilter cover fitted. Adjusting the carburettor while  
a dirty airfilter is in use will result in a leaner mixture when  
the filter is finally cleaned. This can give rise to serious  
engine damage.  
T
The setting of the  
carburettor means that the  
engine is adapted to local  
conditions, for example,  
the climate, altitude,  
petrol and the type of 2-  
stroke oil.  
Carefully turn the L and H needle to the mid point between  
fully turned in and fully turned out.  
Do not attempt to adjust the needles beyond the stops as  
damage can occur.  
Now start the machine according to the starting instructions  
and run it warm for 10 minutes.  
NOTE! If the cutting attachment rotates/moves the T screw  
should be turned anti-clockwise until the cutting attachment  
stops.  
The carburettor is  
equipped with three  
adjustment possibilities:  
L = Low speed needle  
H = High speed needle  
T = Idle speed adjuster  
screw  
Low speed needle L  
Try to find the highest idling  
speed, turning the low speed  
needle L clockwise  
The fuel quantity in relation to the air flow permitted by the  
throttle opening is adjusted using the L and H-needles.  
Turning the needles clockwise gives a leaner fuel mixture  
(less fuel) and turning them anti-clockwise gives a richer fuel  
mixture (more fuel). A leaner mixture gives high revs while a  
richer mixture give less revs.  
respectively counter-  
clockwise. When the highest  
speed has been found, turn  
the low speed needle L 1/4  
turn counter-clockwise.  
NOTE! If the cutting  
+ 1/4  
The T-screw regulates the position of the throttle while the  
engine is idling. Turning the screw clockwise gives a higher  
idling speed while turning it anti-clockwise gives a lower  
idling speed.  
attachment rotates/moves in  
the idling position, turn the  
idling speed screw T  
counter-clockwise until the  
cutting attachment stops.  
L
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MAINTENANCE  
Final setting of the idling speed T  
Adjust the idling speed with  
the screw T, if it is necessary  
to readjust. First turn the  
idle speed adjusting screw T  
clockwise until the cutting  
attachment starts to rotate/  
move.  
Correctly adjusted carburettor  
A correctly adjusted carburettor means that the machine  
accelerates without hesitation and the machine 4-cycles a  
little at max speed. Furthermore, the cutting attachment  
must not rotate/move at idling. A too lean adjusted low  
speed needle L may cause starting difficulties and bad  
acceleration.  
A too lean adjusted high speed needle H gives lower power =  
less capacity, bad acceleration and/or damage to the engine.  
A too rich adjustment of the two speed needles L and H gives  
acceleration problems or too low working speed.  
Then turn, counter-  
clockwise until the cutting  
attachment stops. A correctly  
adjusted idle speed setting  
occurs when the engine runs  
smoothly in every position.  
It should also be good  
margin to the rpm when the  
cutting attachment starts to  
rotate/move.  
CAUTION! Contact your servicing dealer, if the idle speed  
setting cannot be adjusted so that the cutting attachment  
stops. Do not use the machine until it has been properly  
adjusted or repaired.  
High speed needle H  
The high speed needle  
affects the machines power,  
speed, temperature and fuel  
consumption. A too lean  
adjustment on the high  
speed needle H (the high  
speed needle H is screwed in  
too much) gives a too high  
speed resulting in engine  
damage. Do not allow the  
engine to run at full speed  
for more than 10 seconds.  
Apply full throttle and turn  
the high speed needle H  
slowly anticlockwise until  
the engine runs unevenly.  
The high speed needle H is  
then turned slowly clockwise  
a little until the engine runs  
smoothly. Note the engine  
should be run unloaded  
when adjusting the high  
speed needle. Therefore  
H
dismantle the cutting  
equipment, nut, support  
flange and disc drive before  
adjusting the high speed  
needle. The high speed  
needle is adjusted correctly when the machine splattersa little.  
If the machine smokes heavily at the same time as it splatters’  
heavily the adjustment is too rich.  
NOTE! For optimum setting of the carburettor, contact a  
qualified servicing dealer who has a revolution counter at his  
disposal.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Muffler  
Cooling system  
To maintain as low an  
operating temperature as  
possible the engine is  
equipped with a cooling  
system.  
NOTE!  
Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter. See  
Technical datato see whether you clearing saw is fitted with a  
catalytic converter.  
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The cooling system consists  
of:  
The muffler is designed to  
dampen the noise level and  
to direct the exhaust fumes  
away from the user. The  
exhaust fumes are hot and  
can contain sparks, which  
can result in fire if the  
1.An air intake on the starter  
unit.  
2.Cooling fins on the  
flywheel.  
3.Cooling fins on the  
cylinder  
4.Cylinder cover (leads cold  
air onto the cylinder).  
3
exhaust fumes are directed  
towards a dry and  
1
2
inflammable material. Some  
mufflers are equipped with a  
special spark arrest screen. If  
your machine is fitted with  
this type of screen it should  
be cleaned regularly. This is  
done using a wire brush. On  
mufflers without a catalytic  
converter the screen should  
be cleaned weekly, or  
Clean the cooling system  
using a brush at least once a  
week, in difficult conditions  
more often.  
A dirty or blocked cooling  
system leads to the engine  
overheating resulting in  
damage to the cylinder and  
piston.  
replaced if necessary. On  
mufflers fitted with a  
catalytic converter the screen  
should be checked and  
cleaned monthly. If the  
Air filter  
screen is damaged it should  
be replaced. If the screen is  
frequently blocked, this can  
be a sign that the function of  
the catalytic converter is  
impaired. Contact your  
dealer to inspect the muffler.  
A blocked screen will cause  
the engine to overheat  
resulting in damage to the  
cylinder and piston. Also see  
under Maintenance.  
NOTE! Never use a machine  
with a defective muffler.  
The air filter should be  
cleaned regularly removing  
dust and dirt to avoid:  
carburettor malfunction  
starting problems  
reduced engine power  
unnecessary wear to engine  
parts  
abnormal fuel  
consumption  
Clean the filter after every 25  
hours or more regularly if  
operating conditions are  
exceptionally dusty.  
Cleaning the air filter  
Dismantle the air filter cover  
and remove the air filter.  
Wash in clean, warm soapy  
water. Ensure that the filter is  
dry before refitting. An air  
filter used for a long period  
of time can never be cleaned  
completely. Therefore it is  
necessary to replace the filter  
from time to time with a new  
filter. A damaged air filter  
must always be replaced.  
WARNING!  
Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters  
become extremely hot during use and  
after stopping. This also applies at idling  
speeds. Contact can result in burns to  
the skin. Be observant to the risk of fire!  
!
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MAINTENANCE  
Slide the drive shaft back  
Drive shaft  
into the sleeve. Make sure  
the shaft engages correctly  
by turning it and pushing  
at the same time.  
The flexible drive shaft is lubricated with special grease. The  
shaft must be lubricated at least every 25 working hours. A  
tube of drive shaft grease is supplied with every machine.  
NOTE! Do not use gearbox grease on the drive shaft.  
When the shaft is correctly  
installed in the sleeve the  
end of the shaft should  
project about 30 mm  
beyond the edge of the  
sleeve.  
Separate the two rig shaft halves (see page 16).  
Remove the bolt that  
holds the drive shaft  
sleeve in the clutch cover.  
When the sleeve and drive  
shaft are installed in the  
clutch cover the guide pin  
(A) on the sleeve and the  
adjustable stop (B) must  
be positioned opposite  
each other.  
A
Remove the clip that  
holds the throttle cable on  
the drive shaft.  
B
Rotate the shaft and push  
it in at the same time.  
Pull the drive shaft sleeve  
out of the clutch cover.  
Install the drive shaft  
sleeve in the clutch cover  
so that the stop locates in  
the slot on the underside  
of the clutch cover.  
Remove the drive shaft  
from the sleeve either by  
shaking it out or pulling it  
out using pliers.  
Tighten the locking bolt.  
NOTE! The bolt must be  
inserted in the threaded  
half of the cover first, so  
that the cover is not drawn  
together.  
Coat the surface of the  
shaft with grease from the  
tube. Spread it out using a  
brush or rag.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Angle gear  
Filing the grass blade  
The angle gear is filled with a  
sufficient quantity of grease  
at the factory. However,  
before using the machine you  
should check that the angle  
gear is filled to 3/4 with  
grease. Use Husqvarna  
special grease.  
WARNING!  
Always stop the engine before starting  
work on any part of the cutting equipment.  
This continues to rotate even after the  
throttle has been released. Ensure that the  
cutting equipment has stopped completely  
and remove the cable from the spark plug  
before you start to work on it.  
!
Normally, the grease does not  
need to be changed except  
when the angle gear is  
repaired.  
See the cutting  
equipments packaging for  
correct filing instructions.  
The blades are sharpened  
using a single cut flat file.  
Two-part shaft  
The end of the drive axle in  
the lower shaft should be  
lubricated with grease every  
30 hours. There is a risk that  
the drive axle ends (splined  
coupling) on two-part shafts  
jam if they are not lubricated  
regularly.  
Sharpen all edges equally  
to maintain the balance of  
the blade.  
WARNING!  
Always discard a blade that is bent,  
!
twisted, cracked, shattered or damaged in  
any other way. Never attempt to straighten  
a twisted blade for use again. Only use  
original blades of the prescribed type.  
Spark plug  
The condition of the spark  
plug is affected by:  
An incorrect carburettor  
setting.  
0,5 mm  
An incorrect fuel mixture  
(too much or faulty oil).  
A dirty air filter.  
These factors cause deposits  
on the spark plug electrode  
that may result in  
malfunction or starting  
difficulties.  
If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs  
poorly while idling always check the spark plug first.  
If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and at the same time check  
that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm. The spark plug should be  
changed after about one month of operation or earlier if  
necessary.  
NOTE! Always use the recommended type of spark plug. An  
incorrect spark plug can damage the cylinder/piston.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Weekly  
maintenance  
Maintenance schedule  
1
Below follows some general maintenance instructions.  
If you need further information please contact your service  
workshop.  
1.Check the starter, the  
starter cord and the return  
spring.  
2
Daily maintenance  
2.Make sure that the  
vibration damping elements  
are not damaged.  
1
1. Clean the outside of the  
machine.  
3
5
2. Make sure the harness is  
3.Clean the outside of the  
spark plug. Remove and  
check the electrode gap.  
Adjust the gap to 0,5 mm  
(0,02 inch) or change the  
spark plug.  
2
not damaged.  
3. Make sure the throttle  
trigger lock and the  
throttle function correctly  
from a safety point of  
view.  
4
3
4.Clean the cooling fins on  
the flywheel.  
4
4. Check that the stop  
switch functions.  
5.Clean or replace the  
mufflers spark arrest screen  
(not on mufflers with a  
catalytic converter).  
6
5. Check that the cutting  
head does not rotate  
while idling.  
5
6.Clean the carburettor area.  
7
6. Clean the air filter.  
Replace if necessary.  
7.Clean the cooling fins on  
the cylinder and check that  
the air intake in the starter  
unit is not blocked.  
6
7. Check the guards for  
damage and ensure that  
they are not cracked.  
8
Replace the guards if they  
have been exposed to  
impact or are cracked.  
8.Check that the angle gear is  
3/4 filled with grease. Fill if  
necessary using special  
grease.  
7
8. Check that the blade is  
well centred, is sharp, and  
is not cracked. An  
9
9. The flexible drive shaft  
must be lubricated every  
30 working hours or more  
frequently.  
8
uncentred blade causes  
vibrations that can result  
in damage to the  
machine.  
9
9. Check that the trimmer  
head is undamaged and  
not cracked. Replace the  
trimmer head if  
10  
necessary.  
10. Check that the locking  
nut is tight.  
11  
11. Check that the blades  
transport guard is intact  
and that it can be  
secured correctly.  
12  
12. Check that all nuts and  
screws are tightened.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Monthly  
maintenance  
1
2
1.Clean the fuel tank using  
petrol.  
2.Clean the carburettor and  
the area surrounding it.  
3
3.Clean the fan and the area  
around it.  
4
4.Check the fuel filter and the  
fuel pipe, replace if  
necessary.  
5
5.Check all cables and  
connections.  
6
6.Check the clutch, clutch  
springs and the clutch drum  
with regard to wear.  
Replace if necessary.  
7
7.Change the spark plug.  
8
8.Check and clean the  
mufflers spark arrest screen  
if necessary (only mufflers  
with a catalytic converter).  
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TECHNICAL DATA  
Technical data  
240RBD  
Engine  
Cylinder capacity, cm3/cu. inch  
Cylinder bore, mm/inch  
Stroke length, mm/inch  
Idling speed, rpm  
36,3/2,2  
38/1,5  
32/1,6  
2 700  
Recommended max. speed, rpm  
Speed of output axle, rpm  
Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893  
Catalytic converter muffler  
Speed-regulated ignition system  
11 000-10 700  
10 000  
1,3kW/9 000 rpm  
Yes  
Yes  
Ignition system  
Manufacturer/type of ignition system  
Walbro CD  
Spark plug  
Electrode gap, mm/inch  
Champion RCJ 7Y  
0,5/0,02  
Fuel lubrication system  
Manufacturer/type of carburettor  
Fuel tank capacity, litres/US pint  
Walbro WT  
0,5/1,06  
Weight  
Weight without fuel, cutting tool and guard, kg/Lbs  
9,0/19,8  
Noise emissions (see note 1)  
Sound power level, measured dB(A)  
Sound power level, guaranteed LWA dB(A)  
109  
110  
Noise levels (see note 2)  
Equivalent noise pressure level at the users ear, measured  
according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 7917, dB(A), min/max:  
89/99  
Vibration levels  
Vibration levels on the handles, measured according to EN ISO  
11806 and ISO 7916, m/s  
When idling, left/right handles, min:  
When idling, left/right handles, max:  
At max. speed, left/right handles, min:  
At max. speed, left/right handles, max:  
1,2/1,3  
1,2/1,3  
3,0/5,1  
3,8/5,2  
Note 1: Emission of noise to the surroundings measured as sound power (LWA) in accordance with the EU directive 2000/14/EC.  
Note 2: Equivalent sound pressure level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for sound pressure levels under various  
working conditions with the following time distribution: 1/2 idling and 1/2 max speed.  
NOTE! The noise pressure level at operators ear and vibrations on the handles are measured with all the approved cutting  
attachments for the machine. The table indicates the lowest and highest values.  
Approved accessories 240RBD  
Centre hole in blades Ø 20 mm  
Threaded blade axle M10  
Grass blade  
Type  
Cutting attachment guard Art No.  
Grass 255-4 (Ø 255 4-teeth)  
Grass 255-8 (Ø 255 8-teeth)  
Multi 255-3 (Ø 255 3-teeth)  
Multi 275-4 (Ø 275 4-teeth)  
Tricut Ø 300  
Trimmy Hit Pro  
Superauto II  
Trimmy HII  
503 74 40-01  
503 74 40-01  
503 74 40-01  
503 74 40-01  
503 74 50-01  
503 74 50-01  
503 74 50-01  
503 74 50-01  
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Plastic knives  
Trimmer head  
Edger  
Hedge trimmer  
Support cup  
Edger attachment Ø 200  
Hedge trimmer attachment  
Fixed  
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-
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EC declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe)  
We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel. +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the  
clearing saw Husqvarna 240RBD from the serial numbers of 2002 and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on  
the type plate with subsequent serial number), is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents  
following the provisions in the COUNCILS DIRECTIVES:  
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-
-
of June 22, 1998 relating to machinery98/37/EC, annex IIA.  
of May 3, 1989 relating to electromagnetic compatibility89/336/EEC, and applicable supplements.  
of May 8, 2000 relating to the noise emissions in the environment2000/14/EC.  
For information relating to noise emissions, see the chapter Technical data.  
The following standards have been applied: EN 292-2, CISPR 12:1997, EN ISO 11806.  
SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Fyrisborgsgatan 3, SE-754 50 Uppsala, Sweden, has carried out voluntary type  
approval for Husqvarna AB. The certificate is numbered: SEC/94/059, 01/165/001.  
Huskvarna January 3, 2002  
Bo Andréasson, Development manager.  
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Super Auto II  
Super Auto II 1  
"
1
2
3
6
4
5
4,0 m  
13'  
15 cm  
~2,0 m  
6,5  
6
"
'
15 cm  
6
8
7
"
9
10  
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Tri Cut  
1
2
>20mm  
B
A
3
4
5
>20mm  
7
6
6 Nm  
!
8
X 10  
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Trimmy H II  
1
2
3
4
15 cm  
6"  
7,5 m  
25'  
~ 3,7 m  
12'  
7
5
6
8
9
2
1
15 cm  
6"  
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Trimmy Hit  
1
2
3
4
Click”  
7,0 m  
23'  
12 cm  
5"  
~ 3,5 m  
11'  
5
6
9
7
8
Click”  
~ 15 cm  
6
"
10  
11  
15 cm  
6
"
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Trimmy Hit Junior  
1
2
3
4
5,75 m  
19'  
15 cm  
6"  
~ 2,8 m  
9'  
5
6
9
7
8
15 cm  
6"  
11  
10  
12  
1.)  
2.)  
15 cm  
6"  
Click”  
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Trimmy Hit Pro  
1
2
3
4
7,5 m  
25'  
15 cm  
6"  
~ 3,7 m  
12'  
5
6
9
7
8
15 cm  
6"  
11  
10  
12  
1.)  
2.)  
15 cm  
6"  
Click”  
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Trimmy Hit VI  
1
2
6
8
3
4
7,0 m  
23'  
12 cm  
5"  
~ 3,5 m  
11'  
5
~ 15 cm  
"
9
7
6
Click”  
10  
11  
15 cm  
"
6
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Trimmy SII  
1
2
7,0 m  
23'  
12 cm  
5"  
~ 3,5 m  
11'  
3
4
~ 15 cm  
7
5
6
6'  
"Clic"  
8
9
35-50 NM  
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Trimmy SII  
~ 15 cm  
6'  
1
2
3
4
N
~ 15 cm  
6'  
502 26 04-01  
502 25 56-01  
502 25 53-01  
729 53 27-71 (x3)  
738 21 03-04  
502 26 24-01 (x2)  
740 43 14-00  
502 26 03-01  
502 25 52-01  
502 26 01-01  
735 31 19-00  
502 27 07-01  
502 26 86-01  
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