Contents

Contents
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols	2
CONTENTS
Contents	3
Note the following before starting:	3
INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!	4
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the brush cutter?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important	6
Personal protective equipment	6
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the handlebar (323RII)	13
Fitting the handlebar (327Rx, 327RDx)	13
Assembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft
(327RDx)	14
Assembling the cutting equipment	15
Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter	15
Fitting the blade guard and saw blade	15
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments	16
Adjusting the harness and brush cutter	17
Standard harness	17
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety	18
Fuel	18
Fueling	19
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting	20
Starting and stopping	20
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions	22
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor	26
Mufﬂer	27
Cooling system	27
Bevel gear	28
Air ﬁlter	28
Two-piece shaft	28
Spark plug	29
Maintenance schedule	30
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	31
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	33

Note the following before starting:

Please read the operator’s manual carefully.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.

WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise

! can result in permanent hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.

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.

Your warranty may not cover damage or liability caused by the use of non- authorized accessories or replacement parts.

WARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter

! or trimmer can be dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the contents of this operator’s manual.

The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal and Californian emissions requirements.

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