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 clearing saw?	5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important	6
Personal protective equipment	6
Machine′s safety equipment	7
Cutting equipment	10
ASSEMBLY
Fitting the handlebar (323R)	12
Fitting the handlebar (325Rx, 325RDx)	12
Assembling and dismantling the two-piece shaft
(325RDx)	13
Assembling the cutting equipment	13
Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter	13
Fitting the blade guard and saw blade	14
Fitting a trimmer guard and Superauto II 1" trimmer
head	14
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments	15
Adjusting the harness and clearing saw	15
Standard harness	15
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety	16
Fuel	16
Fueling	17
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting	18
Starting and stopping	18
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions	20
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor	24
Mufﬂer	26
Cooling system	26
Bevel gear	26
Air ﬁlter	27
Two-piece shaft	27
Spark plug	27
Maintenance schedule	28
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	29
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	31

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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 California emissions requirements.

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