Husqvarna 343R, 345FXT, 345RX, 343FR manual Contents

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
What is what on the clearing saw?	6
What is what on the clearing saw?	7
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important	8
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine′s safety equipment	9
Cutting equipment	12
ASSEMBLY
Assembling the handlebar and throttle	14
Transport position, handlebar	14
Assembling the cutting equipment	15
Fitting the blade guard/combination guard, grass blade
and ball-bearing-mounted support cup	15
Fitting the blade guard and saw blade	16
Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII	16
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments	17
Adjusting the harness and clearing saw	17
Standard harness	17
Triobalance harness	18
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety	19
Fuel	19
Fueling	20
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting	21
Starting and stopping	21
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions	23
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor	27
Muffler	29
Cooling system	29
Air filter	29
Bevel gear	30
Drive shaft	30
Spark plug	30
Winter use	30
Maintenance schedule	32
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	33
FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY
STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS	38

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.

TWC

This label certify that the product has been certified in accordance with American exhaust requirements EPA 1.

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