Husqvarna 345FR Assembly, Assembling the handlebar and throttle, Transport position, handlebar

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ASSEMBLY

Assembling the handlebar and throttle

CAUTION! Some models have the throttle handle fitted at the factory.

Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle.

Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar, (see diagram).

• Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole

in the handlebar.

Tighten the knob.

Transport position, handlebar

The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easier transportation and storage.

Loosen the knob.Turn the handlebar clockwise so that the throttle handle rests against the engine.

Now twist the handlebar around the shaft. Tighten the knob.

Fit the transport guard to the cutting attachment.

Assembling the cutting equipment

• Refit the screw in the hole in the rear of the throttle

handle.

• Screw the screw through the handle and handlebar.

Tighten it.

• Unscrew the knob from the handlebar mounting.

• Position the handlebar as shown. Fit the mounting

components and tighten the knob lightly.

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WARNING!

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. If the cutting attachment is fitted incorrectly it can result in serious and/or fatal personal injury.

545 RX, 545 RXT 545 FX, 545 FXT

345 FR

Put on the harness and hang the machine from the support hook. Now make a final adjustment so that the machine is in a comfortable working position when it hangs from the harness.

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WARNING! Never use a cutting

attachment without an approved guard.

 

See the chapter on Technical data. If an

 

incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can

 

cause serious personal injury.

IMPORTANT! If a saw blade or grass blade are to be used the machine must be equipped with the correct handlebar, blade guard and harness.

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Contents 345FR 545FX 545FXT 545RX 545RXT Symbols KEY to SymbolsContents Dear customer IntroductionWhat is what on the brush cutter? 545 RX, 545 RXT What is WHAT?What is what on the brush cutter? 545 FX, 545 FXT What is what on the brush cutter? 345 FR Personal protective equipment General Safety PrecautionsThrottle lockout Machine′s safety equipmentQuick release Stop switchCutting attachment guard Vibration damping systemLocking nut MufflerGeneral rules Cutting equipmentLocking screw Cutting equipmentTo straighten a twisted blade so that it Sharpening grass knifes and grass bladesSharpening the saw blade Bent, twisted, cracked, broken orTrimmer head Assembling the cutting equipment AssemblyAssembling the handlebar and throttle Transport position, handlebarFitting the blade guard and saw blade 545 FX, 545 FXT345 FR, 545 RX, 545 RXT Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII Fitting other guards and cutting attachments Adjusting the harness and brush cutterSafety release Adjusting the harness545FX, 545FXT, 545RXT Balance XTCorrect balance Forestry clearingGrass clearing Fuel safety Fuel HandlingFuel Mixing FuelingCold engine Starting and StoppingCheck before starting Starting and stoppingStarting StoppingHeated handles ABC of clearing Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques General working instructionsForestry clearing using a saw blade Brush cutting with a saw blade Grass trimming with a trimmer head Grass clearing using a grass bladeCarburetor MaintenanceProceed as follows MufflerCooling system Air filterWinter use Bevel gearDrive shaft Spark plugMaintenance Maintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Maintenance scheduleTechnical data Technical Data545 FX 545 FXT Motor Technical Data Technical Data Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Page Trimmy SII Page Auto T45, T45x Original instructions 1155058-95