Husqvarna 232R manual Cutting equipment, Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Cutting equipment

Saw blades are intended for cutting fibrous types of wood.

Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting coarse grass.

A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.

General rules

Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.

Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of accidents.

Keep the correct setting on the saw blade! Follow our instructions and use the recommended setting tool. An incorrectly set saw blade increases the risk of jamming and blade thrust, and damage to the saw blade.

Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced.

Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades

See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and cutters using a single-cut flat file.

Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade.

WARNING! Always discard a blade that is

!bent, twisted, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way. Never attempt to straighten a twisted blade so that it can be reused. Only use original blades of the specified type.

Sharpening the saw blade

See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions.

A correctly sharpened blade is essential for working efficiently and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and clearing saw.

Make sure that the blade is well supported when you file it. Use a 5.5 mm round file with a file holder.

The filing angle is 15°. File alternate teeth to the right and those in between to the left. If the blade has been heavily pitted by stones it may be necessary to dress the top edges of the teeth with a flat file, in exceptional cases. If

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Contents 232R 235R 235FR KEY to Symbols SymbolsContents Introduction Dear customerWhat is WHAT? What is what?General Safety Precautions Personal protective equipmentStop switch Machine′s safety equipmentThrottle lockout Quick release Cutting attachment guardVibration damping system MufflerCutting equipment Locking nutSharpening grass cutters and grass blades Cutting equipmentSharpening the saw blade Trimmer head Fitting the handlebar 232R AssemblyFitting the handlebar 235R, 235FR Assembling the cutting equipment Transport position, handlebarFitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter 232R Fitting the blade guard and saw blade 232R Fitting the blade guard and saw blade 235R, 235FR Fitting other guards and cutting attachments 232R AM LCorrect height Adjusting the harness and clearing sawSpreading the load on your shoulders Correct balanceFuel Handling Fuel safetyFuel Fueling MixingStarting and stopping Starting and StoppingCheck before starting Cold engineStarting StoppingGeneral working instructions Basic safety rulesWorking Techniques ABC of clearingForestry clearing using a saw blade Working methodsGrass clearing using a grass blade Brush cutting with a saw bladeGrass trimming with a trimmer head TrimmingMaintenance CarburetorMuffler Correctly adjusted carburetorHigh speed jet H Bevel gear Cleaning the air filterCooling system Air filterSpark plug Maintenance schedule Maintenance Daily Weekly MonthlyTechnical Data Technical dataTechnical Data Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsSuper Auto Super Auto II Page T35 Trimmy Hit Trimmy Hit Pro Trimmy SII Page S35 ´z+R9¶5*¨ T45 1150255-95 ´z+R9¶5*¨ ´z+R9¶5*¨