Operator′s manual 223R Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is specified in chapter Technical data and on label. 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.
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ....................................................................... CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................... Note the following before starting: ................................ INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, ............................................................ WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw? .............................. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Impor tant ...................................
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Charles XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the water-powered plant.
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw? 1 Blade 17 Handle adjustment 2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 18 Locking nut 3 Bevel gear 19 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 20 Support cup 5 Shaft 21 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 22 Trimmer head 7 Throttle control 23 Socket spanner 8 Stop switch 24 Operator′s manual 9 Throttle lockout 25 Transport guard 10 Suspension ring 26 Allen key 11 Cylinder cover 27 Locking pin 12 Starter handle 28 Harness 13 Fuel tank 29 Start thro
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass. 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.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CLOTHING Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released. FIRST AID KIT Always have a first aid kit nearby.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting attachment guard ! This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the operator from accidental contact with the cutting attachment. WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. Locking nut A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment. Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cutting equipment Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting coarse grass. A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass. 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.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the handlebar • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar, (see diagram). Fitting blades and trimmer heads ! WARNING! When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that the raised section on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutting attachment. If the cutting attachment is fitted incorrectly it can result in serious and/or fatal personal injury.
ASSEMBLY Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter Fitting a trimmer guard and Superauto II 1” trimmer head K G F E G F I K J D A I B A C • Hook the blade guard/combination guard (A) onto the fitting on the shaft and secure with the bolt. CAUTION! Use the recommended blade guard. See the Technical data section. • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. • Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing.
ASSEMBLY Fitting other guards and cutting attachments • Spreading the load on your shoulders A well-adjusted harness and machine makes work much easier. Adjust the harness for the best working position. Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed across both shoulders. Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. Hook the guard onto the fitting on the shaft and secure it with the bolt (L).
FUEL HANDLING Fuel safety Petrol Never start the machine: 1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and allow remaining fuel to evaporate. 2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. 3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. CAUTION! Always use a quality petrol/oil mixture at least 90 octane (RON).
FUEL HANDLING Fuelling Mixing • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Add the remaining amount of petrol. • ! Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine’s fuel tank. WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been used with dull teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are found.
STARTING AND STOPPING CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine. Stopping Stop the engine by switching off the ignition. CAUTION! Do not put any part of your body in marked area. Contact can result in burns to the skin, or electrical shock if the spark plug cap has been damaged. Always use gloves. Do not use a machine with damaged spark plug cap.
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions IMPORTANT! This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with clearing saws and trimmers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability. You must understand the difference between forestry clearing, grass clearing and grass trimming before use.
WORKING TECHNIQUES Grass clearing using a grass blade • Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on woody stems. • A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass. • The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging movement, where the movement from right-to-left is the clearing stroke and the movement from left-to-right is the return stroke. Let the left-hand side of the blade (between 8 and 12 o’clock) do the cutting.
MAINTENANCE Carburettor Basic setting Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run at peak performance and to minimise harmful exhaust emissions after the running-in period, ask your dealer/service workshop (who will have a rev counter at their disposal) to adjust your carburettor.
MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjustment screw T, if it is necessary to readjust. First turn the idle adjustment screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to rotate. Then turn the screw anticlockwise until the cutting attachment stops. The idle speed is correctly adjusted when the engine will run smoothly in every position. The idle speed should also be well below the speed at which the cutting attachment starts to rotate.
MAINTENANCE Muffler Cooling system CAUTION! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic converter. See chapter on Technical data to see whether your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter. To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling system. 4 The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to direct the exhaust gases away from the operator.
MAINTENANCE Air filter Spark plug The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in order to avoid: The spark plug condition is influenced by: • Incorrect carburettor adjustment. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil). Loss of engine power • A dirty air filter. • Unnecessary wear to engine parts. • Excessive fuel consumption. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in operating problems and starting difficulties.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop. Maintenance Daily maintenance Clean the outside of the machine.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Technical data 223R Engine Cylinder displacement, cm3 24,5 Cylinder bore, mm 32,0 Stroke, mm 27 Idle speed, rpm 2700 Recommended max. fast idle speed, rpm 11000-11500 Speed of output shaft, rpm 8014 Max. engine output, acc.
TECHNICAL DATA Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no.
Super Auto II Super Auto II 1" 1 2 3 4 2,4 mm .
T35 2 3 2,4-2,7 mm .095-.
S35 2 3 2,4-2,7 mm .095-.
S35 3 2 2,4-2,7 mm .095-.
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