Husqvarna 345FR, 545FXT, 545RXT 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 brush cutter?	5
What is what on the brush cutter?	6
What is what on the brush cutter?	7
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important	8
Personal protective equipment	8
Machine′s safety equipment	9
Cutting equipment	12
ASSEMBLY
Assembling the handlebar and throttle	15
Transport position, handlebar	15
Assembling the cutting equipment	15
Fitting the blade guard/combination guard, grass
blade and ball-bearing-mounted support cup	16
Fitting the blade guard and saw blade	16
Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy
SII	17
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments	18
Adjusting the harness and brush cutter	18
Balance X	18
Balance XT	19
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety	21
Fuel	21
Fueling	22
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting	23
Starting and stopping	23
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions	25
MAINTENANCE
Carburetor	29
Muffler	30
Cooling system	30
Air filter	30
Bevel gear	31
Drive shaft	31
Spark plug	31
Winter use	31
Maintenance schedule	33

TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	34
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.

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 emissions requirements.

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