225E Operator’s manual (CARB, EPA) Read through the Operator‘s manual carefully and understand the content before using the machine. 101 89 19-95 US-1 225E Front 1 97-08-06, 10.
SYMBOL EXPLANATION Symbols • Always wear approved protective gloves. WARNING! The edger can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. • Use anti-slip and stable boots. Read through the Operator‘s Manual carefully and understand the content before using the machine. Checks and/or maintenance should be carried out with the engine switched off, with the stop switch in the STOP position.
CONTENTS Before using a new machine • Read the Operator‘s Manual carefully. • Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting equipment. See page 13. • Start the machine and check the carburetor settings. See page 16-17. IMPORTANT! A too lean carburetor adjustment significantly increases the risk of an engine breakdown. Insufficient care of the air filter will cause deposits on the spark plug resulting in starting difficulties.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATION • An edger used incorrectly or carelessly can become a dangerous tool, that can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It is extremely important that you read and understand the content of this manual. • When using an edger, personal protective equipment approved by the appropriate authorities must be used.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system, which is designed to give as vibration-free and comfortable use as possible. The use of incorrect cutting equipment increases the level of vibration. The machine‘s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibrations between the engine unit/ cutting equipment and the machine‘s handles.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Control, maintenance and service of the machine‘s safety equipment 3. Cutting attachment guard • Ensure that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. IMPORTANT INFORMATION • All service and repairs to the machine require special training. • This applies especially to the machine‘s safety equipment. If the machine does not meet any of the controls listed below you should contact your service workshop. • Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. Cutting equipment Two basic rules: 1) Only use the cutting and guard equipment we recommend! See chapter “Technical data“. 2) Check the cutting equipment with regard to damage and crack formation. Damaged cutting equipment should always be replaced. 7. Locking nut • Protect your hand from injury when assembling, use the blade guard as protection when tightening with a socket spanner. Tighten the nut by turning against the direction of rotation.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION • The machine is only designed for cutting the edges of lawns. • The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a drive source are the cutting units we recommend in the chapter “Technical data“. • The operator is responsible for incidents and risks occurring to people and property.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Start ! Fuel safety WARNING! When the engine starts with the choke lever in the choke or starter throttle position the cutting tool (blade or trimmer) starts to rotate immediately. • The complete clutch cover with shaft must be fitted before the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can become loose and cause personal injury. • Never start the machine indoors. Bear in mind the dangers of inhaling the engine‘s exhaust fumes.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions IMPORTANT INFORMATION • This section takes up the basic safety precautions for working with the edger. • 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. Basic safety precautions 1. Basic working techniques Safety instruction while working • Always make sure you have a safe and firm foothold.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety instructions after completing work • Ensure the blade has stopped before cleaning, carrying out repairs or an inspection. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. • Wear heavy-duty gloves when carrying out repairs on the edger. • Store the machine out of reach of children. • Only use original spare parts with repair.
WHAT IS WHAT? 1 4 21 4 20 1 26 24 What is what on the edger? 1. Blade 15. Air filter cover 2. Grease filler cap 16. Clutch cover 3. Angle gear 17. Handlebar adjustment 4. Blade guard 18. Locking nut 5. Shaft 19. Support flange 6. Loop handlebar 20. Drive disc 7. Throttle 21 Locking handle 8. Stop switch 22. Socket spanner 9. Throttle trigger lock 23. Operator‘s Manual 10. Suspension for harness 24. Locking pin 11. Cylinder cover 25. Allen key 12. Starter handle 26.
ASSEMBLY Assembling the loop handlebar • Unscrew the handle and plastic cover from the handlebar bracket. • Place the loop handlebar with the handlebar holder on the handlebar bracket. Fit the handle and plastic cover. Do not tighten too tight. Assembling the blade Fit the blade as follows: 1. Fit the drive disc (A) on the outgoing shaft. Make sure that the edge that fits in the hole of the blade is facing outward. 2.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel mixture NOTE! The edger is fitted with two-stroke engines and must always be run on a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. To ensure the correct mixture proportions it is important to measure the quantity of oil accurately. When mixing small amounts of fuel small discrepancies in the amount of oil has a great bearing on the proportions of the fuel mixture. ! WARNING! Always provide good ventilation when handling fuel.
START AND STOP Control before starting For reasons of safety follow these recommendations! • Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Replace the support flange if it is cracked. • Ensure that the nut has not lost its tightening capacity The nut lock shall have a locking torque of at least 1.5Nm. The nut‘s tightening torque shall be 35-50 Nm. • Check that the blade and the blade guard are not damaged or cracked.
MAINTENANCE Carburetor Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has broken in. To ensure that your unit is at peak performance and producing the least amount of harmful emissions after break in, have your authorized servicing dealer, who has a revolution counter at his disposal, to adjust your carburetor for optimum operating conditions.
MAINTENANCE Final setting of the idling speed T Correctly adjusted carburetor A correctly adjusted carburetor means that the machine accelerates without hesitation and the machine 4-cycles a little at max speed. Furthermore, the cutting attachment must not rotate/move at idling. A too lean adjusted low speed needle L may cause starting difficulties and bad acceleration. A too lean adjusted high speed needle H gives lower power = less capacity, bad acceleration and/or damage to the engine.
MAINTENANCE Muffler with catalytic converter Cooling system A muffler fitted with a catalytic converter reduces the extent of the following substances in the exhaust fumes: To maintain as low operating temperature as possible the engine is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling system consists of: • Hydrocarbons (HC). Some hydrocarbons in gasoline and the exhaust are carcinogenic. • Nitric oxides (NO). Irritating for the breathing air-ways. • Aldehydes.
MAINTENANCE Spark plug Lubricating the flexible drive axle The condition of the spark plug is affected by: Inside the edger‘s drive shaft is a flexible drive axle. The flexible drive axle should be regularly lubricated after 30 hours of operation. Loosen the two screws on the angle gear and remove it. The flexible drive axle is easily removed from the shaft by taking a firm grip on the axle end. Lubricate the flexible drive axle over its entire length and reinsert it in the shaft.
MAINTENANCE NOTE: Use only HUSQVARNA replacement parts. Use of other brands of replacement parts can cause damage to your unit or injury to the operator or others. Your warranty does not cover damage or liability caused by the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by HUSQVARNA. Maintenance schedule Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. Daily maintenance • Check throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout function. • Check stop switch function.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 225E Engine Cylinder capacity, cu. in/cm3 Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke length, inch/mm Recommended max. speed, rpm Max. speed, should not be exceeded, rpm Idling speed, rpm Speed of output axle, rpm Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893 1,55/25,4 1,34/34 1,10/28 11 000-12 000 14 000 2.700 10 000 0,9 kW/9.000 rpm Ignition system Manufacturer/type of ignition system Spark plug Electrode gap, inch/mm Walbro MB/CD Champion RCJ 7Y 0.
FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), Carb (California Air Resources Board) and Husqvarna Forest & Garden are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 1997 and later Lawn and Garden Equipment Engine. In U.S., new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the federal and California stringent anti-smog standards.
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