Husqvarna 545FX, 345FR manual Fitting other guards and cutting attachments, Balance, Safety release

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ASSEMBLY

•Screw on the trimmer head (H) in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation.

H

C

•Tighten the trimmer head to a torque of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5 kpm).

•To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order.

Fitting other guards and cutting attachments

•Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. Hang the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the two hooks on the plate holder (M). Bend the guard around the shaft and tighten it with the bolt (L) on the opposite side of the shaft. Use the locking pin (C). Place the locking pin in the groove on the screw head and tighten. See diagram.

L

M

C

A

•Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft.

H

P

B

C

•Centre the metal cup (P) on the drive disc’s blade guide.

•Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing.

•Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft.

•Screw on the trimmer head/plastic blades (H) in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation.

•To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse order.

Adjusting the harness and brush cutter

WARNING! When using a brush cutter it

! must always be hooked securely to the harness. Otherwise you will be unable to control the brush cutter safely and this can result in injury to yourself or others. Never use a harness with a defective quick release.

Balance X

(345 FR, 545 RX)

Safety release

Push down the red release lever to release the machine from the harness.

Adjusting the harness

1 Tighten the hip strap so that it sits securely.

2Tighten the chest strap under your left arm so that it fits closely around your body.

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Contents 345FR 545FX 545FXT 545RX 545RXT KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what on the brush cutter? 545 RX, 545 RXTWhat is what on the brush cutter? 545 FX, 545 FXT What is what on the brush cutter? 345 FR General Safety Precautions Personal protective equipmentMachine′s safety equipment Throttle lockoutVibration damping system Stop switchCutting attachment guard Quick releaseMuffler Locking nutCutting equipment Cutting equipmentLocking screw General rulesBent, twisted, cracked, broken or Sharpening grass knifes and grass bladesSharpening the saw blade To straighten a twisted blade so that itTrimmer head Transport position, handlebar AssemblyAssembling the handlebar and throttle Assembling the cutting equipmentFitting the blade guard and saw blade 545 FX, 545 FXT345 FR, 545 RX, 545 RXT Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII Adjusting the harness Adjusting the harness and brush cutterSafety release Fitting other guards and cutting attachmentsBalance XT 545FX, 545FXT, 545RXTCorrect balance Forestry clearingGrass clearing Fuel safety Fuel HandlingFuel Fueling MixingStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCheck before starting Cold engineStarting StoppingHeated handles General working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques ABC of clearingForestry clearing using a saw blade Brush cutting with a saw blade Grass clearing using a grass blade Grass trimming with a trimmer headMaintenance CarburetorAir filter MufflerCooling system Proceed as followsSpark plug Bevel gearDrive shaft Winter useMaintenance Maintenance schedule Maintenance Daily Weekly MonthlyTechnical 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
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