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
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Important	7
Personal protective equipment	7
Machine′s safety equipment	8
Cutting equipment	11
ASSEMBLY
Assembling the handlebar and throttle	13
Transport position, handlebar	13
Assembling the cutting equipment	13
Fitting the blade guard/combination guard, grass blade
and ball-bearing-mounted support cup	14
Fitting the blade guard and saw blade	14
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments	15
Adjusting the harness and clearing saw	16
Triobalance harness	16
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	28
Air ﬁlter	28
Bevel gear	28
Drive shaft	28
Spark plug	29
Winter use	29
Maintenance schedule	30
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data	31
FEDERAL EMISSION 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.

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

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Husqvarna 355FX, 355FXT, 355RX, 355FRM manual Contents

Models: 355FX, 355FXT, 355RX, 355FRM