Husqvarna Edger 323E User Manual

Operator´s manual  
323E 325EX-series  
Please read these instructions carefully and make sure  
you understand them before using the machine.  
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CONTENTS  
Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product development  
and therefore reserves the right to modify the design and ap-  
pearance of products without prior notice.  
List of Contents  
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS  
Symbols................................................................................2  
CONTENTS  
List of Contents.....................................................................3  
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING!  
Under no circumstances may the design  
of the machine be modied without the  
permission of the manufacturer. Always  
use genuine accessories. Non authorised  
modications and/or accessories can result  
in serious personal injury or the death of  
the operator or others.  
Personal protective equipment .............................................4  
The machine's safety equipment ..........................................4  
Control, maintenance and service of the  
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machine's safety equipment .................................................6  
General safety instructions ...................................................8  
General working instructions ..............................................10  
Basic working techniques ...................................................10  
WHAT IS WHAT?  
What is what on the edger?................................................12  
ASSEMBLY  
Assembling the loop handlebar .........................................13  
Assembling the angle gear .................................................13  
Assembling the blade .........................................................13  
FUEL HANDLING  
Fuel mixture........................................................................14  
Fuelling ...............................................................................14  
START AND STOP  
Checks before starting........................................................15  
Start and stop ....................................................................15  
MAINTENANCE  
Carburettor..........................................................................16  
Mufer and catalytic converter............................................18  
Cooling system ...................................................................18  
Spark plug...........................................................................18  
Air lter................................................................................19  
Angle gear ..........................................................................19  
Lubricating the exible drive shaft .....................................19  
Adjusting the edger's cutting depth.....................................19  
Maintenance schedule .......................................................20  
TECHNICAL DATA  
323E ...................................................................................22  
325EX-series............................................................................22  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Personal protective equipment  
The machineʼs safety equipment  
This section describes the machineʼs safety equipment, its func-  
tion and how checks and maintenance are carried out to ensure  
that it operates correctly. (See the chapter “What is what” to  
locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.)  
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.  
WARNING!  
Never use a machine with defective safety  
equipment. Follow the control, maintenance  
and service instructions described in this  
section.  
• When using an edger, personal protective equipment  
approved by the appropriate authorities must be used.  
Personal protective equipment does not eliminate the  
risk of accidents, however, it can reduce the effects of  
an injury in the event of an accident. Ask your dealer  
for help when choosing protective equipment.  
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WARNING!  
Remove your hearing protection as soon as  
you stop the engine, so that you can hear any  
noises or warning signals.  
1. Throttle trigger  
lock  
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GLOVES  
Gloves should be worn when  
necessary, e.g., when assem-  
bling cutting equipment.  
The throttle trigger lock is  
designed to prevent the throttle  
from accidentally being en-  
gaged. When the trigger lock  
(A) is pressed into the handle  
(= when you hold the handle)  
the throttle (B) is released.  
When the grip on the handle  
is released the throttle and  
the throttle trigger lock return  
to their original positions. This  
takes place via two independ-  
ent return spring systems.  
This means that the throttle  
is automatically locked in the  
“idling” position.  
EAR PROTECTION  
Ear protection offering suf-  
cient dampening effect should  
be used.  
EYE PROTECTION  
Blows from branches or  
objects thrown by the rotating  
cutting equipment can damage  
the eyes.  
2. Stop switch  
The stop switch should be  
used to stop the engine.  
BOOTS  
Use anti-slip and stable boots.  
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CLOTHING  
Wear clothes made of a strong  
fabric and avoid loose clothing  
that can catch on shrubs and  
branches. Always wear heavy-  
duty long pants. Do not wear  
jewellery, shorts, sandals or go  
barefoot. Secure hair so it is  
above shoulder level.  
3. Cutting attachment  
guard  
This guard is intended to pre-  
vent objects from being thrown  
towards the operator and  
to protect the operator from  
unintentionel contact with the  
cutting attachment.  
FIRST AID KIT  
A rst aid kit should be carried  
by operators of the edger.  
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4. Vibration damping  
system  
5. Mufer  
The mufer is designed to  
give the lowest possible noise  
level and to direct the engineʼs  
exhaust fumes away from the  
operator. Mufers equipped  
with a catalytic converter are  
also designed to reduce the  
hazardous substances in the  
exhaust fumes.  
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.  
In countries that have a warm  
and dry climate the risk of re  
is obvious. We have therefore  
tted certain mufers with a  
spark arrest screen. Make sure  
that your mufer is tted with  
this kind of screen.  
The machineʼs vibration damp-  
ing system reduces the trans-  
fer of vibrations between the  
engine unit/cutting equipment  
and the machineʼs handle unit.  
It is extremely important that  
the instructions for checking,  
maintaining and servicing the  
mufer are followed. (See the  
section “Control, maintenance  
and service of the machine's  
safety equipment”).  
WARNING!  
Over exposure to vibrations can result in  
blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons suf-  
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fering with blood circulation problems.  
Seek medical attention if you experience  
physical symptoms that can be related to  
over exposure to vibrations. Examples of  
such symptoms are “numbness”, lack of  
feeling, “tickling”, “pricking”, “pain”, lack of  
or a reduction in normal strength, changes in  
the colour of the skin or its surfaces. These  
symptoms normally appear in the ngers,  
hands or wrists.  
WARNING!  
The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot  
and may contain sparks which can start a  
re. Never start the machine indoors or near  
combustible material!  
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WARNING!  
Mufers tted with catalytic converters  
become extremely hot during use and after  
stopping. This also applies at idling speeds.  
Contact can result in burns to the skin. Be  
observant to the risk of re!  
6. Cutting equipment  
The blade is designed and  
processed to withstand loads  
that edging of a lawn involves.  
7. Locking nut  
The locking nut secures  
the cutting equipment on  
the output shaft.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
3. Cutting attachment  
guard  
Control, maintenance and service of  
the machineʼs safety equipment  
• Ensure that the guard is un-  
damaged and is not cracked.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
• Replace the guard if it has  
been exposed to impact or is  
cracked.  
• All service and repairs to the machine require special  
training.  
• This applies especially to the machineʼs safety  
equipment. If the machine does not meet any of the  
controls listed below you should contact your serv-  
ice workshop.  
• Always use the prescribed  
blade and guard combination,  
see chapter "Technical data".  
• The purchase of one of our products guarantees that  
professional repair and servicing will be carried out  
on it. If the point of purchase is not one of our serv-  
icing dealers, please ask for details of the closest  
service workshop.  
1. Throttle trigger  
lock  
4. Vibration damping  
system  
• Check that the throttle is  
locked in the “idling position”  
when the throttle trigger lock  
is in its original position.  
• Check the vibration damping  
element regularly for material  
cracks and distortion.  
• Check that the vibration  
damping element is undam-  
aged and securely attached.  
• Press in the throttle trigger  
lock and make sure it returns  
to its original position when  
released.  
• Ensure that the throttle and  
throttle trigger lock move eas-  
ily and that their return spring  
systems function.  
5. Mufer  
• See section "Start". Start  
the machine and apply full  
throttle. Release the throttle  
and check that the cutting  
equipment stops and remains  
at a standstill. If the cutting  
equipment rotates with the  
throttle in the idling position  
then the carburettorʼs idling  
setting must be checked. See  
chapter “Maintenance”.  
1. Never use a machine that  
has a defective mufer.  
2. Check regularly that the  
mufer is secure.  
3. If your mufer is tted  
with a spark arrest screen  
then it should be cleaned  
regularly. A blocked  
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screen leads to the engine  
overheating with serious  
damage as a result. Never  
use a mufer with a detec-  
tive spark arrest screen.  
2. Stop switch  
• Start the engine and make  
sure that the engine stops  
when the stop switch is  
moved to the stop position.  
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6. Cutting equipment  
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. Loosen the nut  
by turning in the direction of  
rotation. (NOTE! the nut has  
a left-hand thread).  
The two basic rules:  
1. Only use the cutting equip-  
ment we recommend! See  
chapter Technical data”.  
2. Check the cutting equip-  
ment with regard to dam-  
age and crack formation.  
Damaged cutting equip-  
ment should always be  
replaced.  
• Tighten the nut using a  
socket spanner, 35 - 50 Nm  
(3.5 - 5 kpm).  
NOTE!  
The locking nutʼs nylon lock must not be so worn that it can be  
turned by hand. The lock shall hold at least 1.5 Nm. The nut  
should be replaced after it has been put on approx. 10 times.  
WARNING!  
Never use a machine with defective safety  
equipment. The safety equipment should  
be maintained as described in this section.  
If your machine does not meet any of these  
controls you should contact your service  
workshop.  
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WARNING!  
Always stop the engine before starting work  
on any part of the cutting equipment. This  
continues to rotate even after the throttle has  
been released. Ensure that the cutting equip-  
ment has stopped completely and remove the  
cable from the spark plug before you start to  
work on it.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
General safety instructions  
Safety instructions before starting work  
• Inspect the working area. Remove any objects, such as  
stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string, etc. that can be  
thrown or can wrap around the blade or blade guard.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
• The machine is only designed for cutting the edges of  
lawns.  
• Keep others at a safe distance. Children, animals, onlookers  
and helpers should stand outside of the safety zone of 15 m  
(50 feet). Stop the machine immediately if any one should ap-  
proach.  
• 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”.  
• Check the entire machine before starting work. Replace dam-  
aged parts. Check for fuel leakage and that all safety guards  
and covers are complete and fastened securely. Check all  
nuts and bolts  
• The operator is responsible for accidents and the risk  
people and property are exposed to.  
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have  
consumed alcohol, or if you are taking medicines that  
can affect your sight, your judgement or the control of  
your body.  
• Do not operate when it's dark.  
• Use personal protective equipment. See the section  
“Personal protective equipment”.  
• Check the blade for cracks or  
any other damage.  
• Never use a machine that has been modied so that it  
no longer corresponds with the original design.  
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Follow the mainte-  
nance, control and service instructions in this Opera-  
torʼs Manual. Some maintenance and service actions  
should be carried out by trained and qualied special-  
ists. See the chapter “Maintenance”.  
• Ensure the blade guard is  
mounted and not damaged.  
• All covers and guards must be tted before starting  
the machine. Check that the spark plug cap and HT  
lead are not damaged, otherwise you could get an elec-  
tric shock.  
WARNING!  
Faulty cutting equipment increases the risk  
of accidents.  
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• Check that the blade and blade guard are correctly secured.  
• When adjusting the carburettor make sure the blade is held  
against the ground and that no one is in the immediate vicinity.  
Personal protection  
• Always wear boots and other  
equipment described in the  
section “Personal protective  
equipment”.  
• Make sure the blade does not rotate when idling.  
• Make sure the handle and safety features are in order. Never  
use a machine that has parts missing or has been changed in  
relation to the specication.  
• Always wear working clothes  
and heavy-duty long trousers.  
• Only use the machine for the purpose it was intended for.  
• Never wear loose sitting  
clothes or jewellery.  
• Persons with long hair  
should, for personal safety,  
put their hair up.  
Safety instructions regarding the surround-  
ings  
• Never allow children to use the machine.  
• Ensure no one comes closer than 15 metres when working.  
• Never allow anyone else to use the machine without rst ensur-  
ing that they have understood the contents of the Operatorʼs  
Manual.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Start  
Fuel safety  
WARNING!  
• Always use a fuel container  
with an anti-spill valve.  
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.  
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• Never ll the machine while  
the engine is running. Stop  
the engine and allow it to  
cool for a few minutes before  
refuelling.  
• The complete clutch cover  
with shaft must be tted be-  
fore the machine is started,  
otherwise the clutch can  
become loose and cause  
personal injury.  
• Provide good ventilation  
when lling or mixing fuel  
(petrol and 2-stroke oil).  
• Move the machine at least  
3 m from the lling position  
before starting.  
• Never start the machine in-  
doors. Bear in mind the dan-  
gers of inhaling the engineʼs  
exhaust fumes.  
• Never start the machine:  
• Observe your surroundings  
and make sure that there is  
no risk of people or animals  
coming into contact with the  
cutting equipment.  
a) If you have spilt fuel on it.  
Wipe up all spillage.  
b) If you have spilt fuel on  
yourself or your clothes.  
Change your clothes.  
• Place the machine on the  
ground, make sure the blade  
is free from branches and  
stones. Press the machine  
body against the ground  
using your left hand (NOTE!  
Do not use your foot). Grip  
the starter handle with your  
right hand and pull the starter  
cord.  
c) If there is a fuel leak. Make  
regular checks for leakage  
from the fuel cap and the  
fuel supply pipes.  
Transport and storage  
• Store and transport the machine and fuel so that any leakage  
or fumes do not risk coming into contact with sparks or naked  
ames. For example, electric machines, electric motors, elec-  
trical switches/power switches, heaters or the like.  
• When storing or transporting fuel, approved containers in-  
tended for this purpose must be used.  
• When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must  
be emptied. Contact your local petrol station to nd out how to  
dispose of excess fuel.  
• The engine must be cooling off before storage or packaging.  
WARNING!  
Exercise great care when handling fuel. Bear  
in mind the risk of re, explosions and inhal-  
ing fumes.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
General working instructions  
Basic working techniques  
Safety instructions while working  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
• This section takes up the basic safety precautions for  
working with the edger.  
• Always ensure you have a  
safe and rm foothold.  
• If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain  
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your  
dealer or your service workshop.  
• Always hold the machine with  
both hands. Hold the ma-  
chine of the right-hand side  
your the body.  
• Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your  
capability.  
Basic safety precautions  
• Make sure your hands and  
feet do not come into con-  
tact with the blade when the  
engine is running.  
1. Observe your surroundings:  
To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect  
your control of the machine.  
• When the engine is switched  
off, keep your hands and feet  
away from the blade until it  
has stopped.  
To ensure that the above mentioned do not come into contact  
with the cutting equipment or objects that can be thrown by  
the cutting equipment.  
NOTE! Never use a machine without the possibility of calling  
for help in the event of an accident.  
• Always cut edges at full throt-  
tle.  
2. Avoid usage in unfavour-  
able weather conditions.  
For example, thick fog,  
heavy rain, strong winds  
or extreme cold, etc.  
• Always keep the blade close to the ground.  
• Always drop to idling speed after each working operation.  
Longer periods running at full throttle without loading the  
engine (that is without resistance, which the engine feels from  
the cutting equipment when trimming) can lead to serious  
engine damage.  
To work in bad weather  
conditions is tiring and can  
create dangerous cir-  
cumstances, e.g. slippery  
surfaces.  
• Be especially careful when pulling the edger towards you dur-  
ing work.  
• If heavy vibrations occur, stop the engine. Remove the spark  
plug cable from the spark plug. Check that the machine is not  
damaged. Repair any damage.  
3. Make sure you can walk  
and stand safely. Look  
out for any obstacles with  
unexpected movement  
(roots, stones, branches,  
pits, ditches, etc.). Take  
great care when working  
on sloping ground.  
WARNING!  
Sometimes grass and stones can collect in  
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the blade guard and blade. Always stop the  
engine when cleaning.  
WARNING!  
Beware of thrown objects. Always wear eye  
protection. Never lean over the blade guard.  
Stones rubbish etc. can be thrown up into the  
eyes resulting in blindness or other serious  
injury.  
Keep unauthorised persons at a distance.  
Children, animals, onlookers and helpers  
should be outside the safety zone of 15 me-  
ters (50 feet). Stop the machine immediately if  
anyone approaches.  
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4. The engine should be switched off before moving.  
5. Never put the machine down with the engine running un-  
less you have good sight of it.  
The bevel gear unit can get hot during use  
and may remain so for a while afterwards.  
There is a risk of slight burns if you touch it.  
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Safety instructions after completing work  
• Ensure the blade has  
stopped before cleaning, car-  
rying out repairs or an inspec-  
tion. 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.  
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WHAT IS WHAT?  
What is what on the edger?  
1. Blade  
14. Air purge  
2. Grease ller cap  
3. Angle gear  
4. Blade guard  
5. Shaft  
15. Air lter cover  
16. Clutch cover  
17. Handlebar adjustment  
18. Locking nut  
6. Loop handlebar  
7. Throttle  
19. Support ange  
20. Drive disc  
8. Stop switch  
9. Throttle trigger lock  
10. Cylinder cover  
11. Starter handle  
12. Fuel tank  
21. Locking handle  
22. Socket spanner  
23. Operator's Manual  
24. Locking pin  
25. Allen key  
13. Choke  
26. Carburettor screwdriver  
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ASSEMBLY  
Assembling the loop handlebar  
Assembling the blade  
• Position the handle on the  
shaft. Note that the handle  
must be mounted below the  
arrow on the shaft.  
Fit the blade as follows:  
1. Fit the drive disc (A) on  
the outgoing shaft. Make  
sure that the edge that ts  
in the hole of the blade is  
facing outward.  
• Fit the bolt, securing plate  
and wing nut as shown in the  
diagram.  
2. Block the blade rotation  
by inserting locking pin in  
the hole behind the blade  
guard engaging it in the  
corresponding hole in the  
drive disc.  
• Tighten the wing nut.  
3. Fit the blade (B) on the  
drive disc.  
4. Fit the support  
ange (C). The support  
ange must be tted with  
its outer edge hard up  
against the blade.  
5. Fit the locknut (D). NOTE!  
The locknut has left-hand  
threads. The tightening  
torque of the locknut is 35  
– 50 Nm.  
6. Remove the locking pin.  
Assembling the angle gear  
NOTE! Do not forget to remove the locking pin before using  
the machine.  
• Assemble the angle gear  
back on the supporting tube.  
Turn the blade so that the  
drive shaft engages in the  
angle gear.  
WARNING!  
Under no circumstances may the edge cutter  
blade be used without the blade guard tted.  
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• Position the angle gear so  
that its slot is aligned with the  
line on the supporting tube.  
• Firmly tighten the screw.  
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FUEL HANDLING  
Fuel mixture  
Mixture  
NOTE!  
The edger is tted with two-stroke engines and must always  
be run on a mixture of petrol 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 have a great bearing on  
the proportions of the fuel mixture.  
• Always mix petrol and oil in a clean container intended for  
petrol.  
• Always start by lling half the quantity of petrol required. Then  
add the entire oil quantity. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture. Fill the  
remaining quantity of petrol.  
• Mix (shake) the fuel mixture carefully before lling in the  
machineʼs fuel tank.  
WARNING!  
Always provide good ventilation when  
handling fuel.  
• Do not mix fuel for more than max. one month's supply of fuel.  
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• If the edger is not used for a long period of time, the fuel tank  
should be emptied and cleaned.  
Petrol  
• Always use unleaded, oil  
mixed, quality petrol! (at least  
90 octane). Leaded petrol  
will destroy the catalytic  
converter and it will no longer  
serve its purpose.  
WARNING!  
The catalytic converter mufer becomes very  
hot during and after use. This also applies  
during idling. Be aware of the re hazard,  
especially when handling the saw near  
ammable substances or vapours.  
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• The lowest recommended  
octane rating is 90. If you  
run the engine on a petrol  
with a lower octane rating  
than 90 so-called “knocking”  
can occur. This leads  
to an increased engine  
temperature, which can  
result in a serious engine  
breakdown.  
Fuelling  
WARNING!  
The following precautions reduce the risk of  
re:  
Do not smoke or place any sources of heat in  
the vicinity of the fuel.  
Never refuel when the engine is running.  
Always stop the engine and let it cool for a  
few minutes before refuelling.  
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• When working at continuous  
high revs a higher octane  
rating is recommended.  
Open the fuel cap slowly when fuelling so that  
any over pressure is released slowly.  
Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling.  
Always move the machine from the fuelling  
area before starting.  
Two-stroke oil  
• For the best results use  
HUSQVARNA two stroke oil,  
which has been specially  
developed for 2-stroke  
engines. Mixing ratio 1:50  
(2%).  
• Clean around the fuel cap.  
Contamination in the tank can  
disrupt operations.  
• Ensure that the fuel is  
well mixed by shaking the  
container before lling the  
tank.  
• If HUSQVARNA two stroke  
oil is not available you can  
use a high quality two-stroke  
oil intended for air cooled  
engines. Contact your dealer  
when selecting an oil. Mixing  
ratio: 1:33 (3%).  
• Never use two-stroke oil  
intended for water cooled  
outboard motors, so-called  
outboard motor oil.  
• Never use oil intended for  
four-stroke engines.  
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START AND STOP  
Control before starting  
For reasons of safety follow  
these recommendations!  
CHOKE: Set the choke control  
in the choke position.  
• Check that the support ange  
is not cracked due to fatigue  
or due to being tightened too  
much. Discard the support  
ange 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  
l.5 Nm. The nutʼs tightening  
torque shall be 35-50 Nm.  
• Check that the blade and  
blade guard are not damaged  
or cracked. Replace the  
blade or blade guard if it has  
been exposed to impact or if  
it is cracked.  
WARNING!  
When the engine is started with the choke  
lever in either the choke- or start throttle  
position the cutting equipment starts to rotate  
immediately.  
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Hold the body of the machine  
on the ground using your left  
hand (CAUTION! Not with  
your foot!). Grip the starter  
handle, slowly pull out the  
cord with your right hand until  
you feel some resistance  
(the starter pawls grip), now  
quickly and powerfully pull  
the cord. Never wrap the  
starter cord around your  
hand  
Start and stop  
Repeat pulling the cord until  
the engine starts. When the  
engine starts. return choke  
control to run position and  
apply full throttle; the throttle  
will automatically disengage  
from the start setting.  
WARNING !  
The complete clutch cover with shaft must be  
tted before the machine is started, otherwise  
the clutch can become loose and cause  
personal injury.  
Always move the machine from the lling  
position before starting. Place the machine  
on a at surface. Make sure the blade cannot  
come into contact with any object. Make  
sure that no unauthorised persons are in  
the working area, otherwise there is a risk of  
serious personal injury. The safety distance is  
15 metres.  
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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.  
STARTING  
IGNITION:Set the stop  
switch to the start position.  
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.  
PRIMER BULB: Press the  
primer bulb repeatedly  
until fuel begins to ll the  
bulb. The bulb need not be  
completely lled.  
Stop  
The engine is stopped by  
switching off the ignition.  
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Basic setting  
Carburettor  
Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured  
to specications that reduce harmful emissions.  
• The carburettor is set to its basic setting when test run at the  
factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal setting  
and should be kept during the machineʼs rst working hours.  
Thereafter the carburettor should be nely adjusted. Fine  
adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician.  
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 carburettor for optimum  
operating conditions.  
NOTE! If the blade rotates while the engine is idling the T screw  
should be turned anticlockwise until the cutting attachment  
stops.  
WARNING!  
The complete clutch cover with shaft must  
be tted before the machine is started,  
otherwise the clutch can become loose and  
cause personal injury.  
Rec. idling speed: 2 700 rpm.  
Rec. max speed: See ”Technical data”.  
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WARNING!  
If the idling speed cannot be adjusted so  
that the cutting attachment stops, contact  
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your service workshop. Do not use the  
machine until it has been correctly adjusted  
or repaired.  
Operation  
• The carburettor governs  
the engineʼs speed via the  
throttle. Air/fuel is mixed in  
the carburettor. The air/fuel  
mixture is adjustable. To  
take advantage of the  
Fine adjustment  
• When the machine has been ”run-in” the carburettor should  
be nely adjusted. The ne adjustment should be carried  
out by qualied person. First adjust the L-jet, then the idling  
screw T and then the H-jet.  
engineʼs optimal output the  
adjustment must be correct.  
Conditions  
• Before any adjustments are made the air lter should be clean  
and the air lter cover tted. Adjusting the carburettor while a  
dirty air lter is in use will result in a leaner mixture when the  
lter is nally cleaned. This can give rise to serious engine  
damage.  
• Turn the L and H needles carefully to the middle point  
between fully screwed in and fully screwed out.  
• Do not attempt to adjust the needles beyond the stops as  
damage can occur.  
• The setting of the  
carburettor means that the  
engine is adapted to local  
conditions, for example, the  
climate, altitude, petrol and  
the type of 2-stroke oil.  
• The carburettor is equipped  
with three adjustment  
possibilities:  
• Now start the machine as set out in the start instructions and  
run it warm for 10 minutes.  
L = Low speed needle  
H= High speed needle  
T = Idle speed adjuster  
screw  
NOTE! If the cutting equipment rotates/moves while idling  
the T screw should be turned anticlockwise until the cutting  
equipment stops.  
Low speed needle L  
Try to nd the highest idling  
speed, turning the low  
speed needle L clockwise  
respectively counter-  
clockwise. When the highest  
speed has been found, turn  
the low speed needle L 1/4  
turn counter-clockwise.  
NOTE! If the cutting  
attachment rotates/moves in  
the idling position, turn the  
idling speed screw T counter-  
clockwise until the cutting  
attachment stops.  
• The fuel quantity in relation to the air ow permitted by the  
throttle opening is adjusted using the L and H-needles.  
Turning the needles clockwise gives a leaner fuel mixture  
(less fuel) and turning them anticlockwise gives a richer fuel  
mixture (more fuel). A leaner mixture gives high revs while a  
richer mixture give less revs.  
• The T-screw regulates the position of the throttle while the  
engine is idling. Turning the screw clockwise gives a higher  
idling speed while turning it anticlockwise gives a lower idling  
speed.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Correctly adjusted carburettor  
Final setting of the idling speed T  
A correctly adjusted carburettor 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 difculties and bad acceleration.  
A too lean adjusted high speed needle H gives lower power =  
less capacity, bad acceleration and/or damage to the engine.  
A too rich adjustment of the two speed needles L and H gives  
acceleration problems or too low working speed.  
Adjust the idling speed with  
the screw T, if it is necessary  
to readjust. First turn the  
idle speed adjusting screw  
T clockwise until the cutting  
attachment starts to rotate/  
move.  
Then turn, counter-clockwise  
until the cutting attachment  
stops. A correctly adjusted idle  
speed setting occurs when the  
engine runs smoothly in every  
position. It should also be  
good margin to the rpm when  
the cutting attachment starts  
to rotate/move.  
CAUTION! Contact your servicing dealer, if the idle speed  
setting cannot be adjusted so that the cutting attachment  
stops. Do not use the machine until it has been properly  
adjusted or repaired.  
High speed needle H  
The high speed needle  
H inuences the power,  
speed, temperature and fuel  
consumption of the machine.  
A too lean adjusted high  
speed needle H (high speed  
needle H closed too much)  
gives overrevs and damages  
the engine. Do not let the  
machine run at full speed for  
more than 10 seconds.  
Turn the high speed needle  
very slowly clockwise until  
engine speed is reduced.  
Thereafter turn the high speed  
needle very slowly counter-  
clockwise and stop when the  
engine begins to run roughly.  
Then turn the high speed  
needle slowly the minimum  
amount clockwise until the  
engine runs smoothly.  
The high speed needle H  
is correctly set when the  
machine ”4-cycles” a little. If  
the machine ”whistles” the  
setting is too lean. If there  
is too much smoky exhaust  
gas at the same time as the  
machine ”4-cycles” much, the  
setting is too rich.  
NOTE! For optimum setting of the carburettor, contact a  
qualied servicing dealer who has a revolution counter at  
his disposal.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Mufer with catalytic converter  
Cooling system  
To maintain as low an  
operating temperature as  
possible the engine is  
equipped with a cooling  
system.  
A mufer tted with a catalytic converter reduces the extent of  
the following substances in the exhaust fumes:  
Hydrocarbons (HC). Some hydrocarbons in gasoline and the  
exhaust are carcinogenic.  
Nitric oxides (NO). Irritating for the breathing air-ways.  
Aldehydes. The most common formaldehyde, is carcinogenic  
and causes hypersensitiveness.  
The cooling system consists of:  
1. An air intake on the starter  
unit.  
NOTE! The level of carbon monoxide is not reduced. This is an  
odourless and extremely poisonous substance. Therefore avoid  
exposure without good air circulation.  
2. Cooling ns on the  
ywheel.  
3. Cooling ns on the cylinder  
The mufer is designed to  
4. Cylinder cover (leads cold  
air onto the cylinder).  
dampen the noise level and to  
direct the exhaust fumes away  
from the user. The exhaust  
fumes are hot and can contain  
sparks, which can result in re  
if the exhaust fumes are di-  
rected towards a dry or inam-  
mable material. Some mufers  
are tted with a special spark  
arrest screen. If your machine  
is tted with this type of muf-  
er then the screen should be  
cleaned at least once a week.  
This is done using a wire  
Clean the cooling system using  
a brush at least once a week,  
in difcult conditions more  
often.  
A dirty or blocked cooling  
system leads to the engine  
overheating resulting in  
damage to the cylinder and  
piston.  
brush. If the screen is dam-  
aged in anyway it should be re-  
placed. If the screen is blocked  
this will result in the engine  
overheating and damage to the  
cylinder and piston,  
NOTE!  
Never use a machine with a  
defective mufer.  
Spark plug  
The condition of the spark plug  
is affected by:  
• An incorrect carburettor  
setting.  
• An incorrect fuel mixture (too  
much or faulty oil).  
• A dirty air lter.  
0,5 mm  
These factors cause deposits  
on the spark plug electrode  
that may result in malfunction  
or starting difculties.  
WARNING!  
Mufers tted with catalytic converters  
become extremely hot during use and after  
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stopping. This also applies at idling speeds.  
Contact can result in burns to the skin. Be  
observant to the risk of re!  
If the machine is low on power, difcult to start or runs  
poorly while idling always check the spark plug rst before  
taking any other action.  
WARNING!  
The coating on/in the catalytic element can  
be hazardous to health if consumed. Wear  
protective gloves when carrying out service  
work on the catalytic converter.  
If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and at the same time check that  
the electrode gap is 0.5 mm. The spark plug should be changed  
after about one month of operation or earlier if necessary.  
NOTE! Always use the recommended type of spark plug. An  
incorrect spark plug can damage the cylinder/piston.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Lubricating the exible drive axle  
Air lter  
The air lter should be cleaned  
regularly removing dust and  
dirt to avoid:  
• carburettor malfunction  
• starting problems  
• reduced engine power  
• unnecessary wear to engine  
parts  
Inside the edgerʻs drive shaft  
is a exible drive axle. The  
exible drive axle should be  
regularly lubricated after 30  
hours of operation. Loosen the  
two screws on the angle gear  
and remove it. The exible  
drive axle is easily removed  
from the shaft by taking a rm  
grip on the axle end. Lubricate  
the exible drive axle over its  
entire length and reinsert it in  
the shaft. Turn the axle while  
inserting it so that it correctly  
engages in the clutch. Replace  
the angle gear on the drive  
axle shaft and tighten the two  
screws.  
• abnormal fuel consumption  
Clean the lter after every  
25 hours or more regularly  
if operating conditions are  
exceptionally dusty.  
Cleaning the air lter  
Dismantle the air lter cover and remove the air lter. Wash in  
clean, warm soapy water. Ensure that the lter is dry before  
retting. An air lter used for a long period of time can never  
be cleaned completely. Therefore it is necessary to replace the  
lter from time to time with a new lter. A damaged air lter must  
always be replaced.  
If the machine is used in dusty conditions the air lter  
should be soaked in oil, see the section on “Oiling the air  
filter“.  
Oiling the air lter  
Adjusting the edger's cutting depth  
Always use HUSQVARNA  
lter oil, order no. 503 47  
73-01. The lter oil contains  
a solvent to make it spread  
evenly through the lter.  
You should therefore avoid  
skin contact. Put the lter in  
a plastic bag and the pour  
the lter oil over it. Knead  
the plastic bag to distribute  
the oil. Squeeze the excess  
oil out of the lter inside the  
plastic bag and pour off the  
excess before tting the lter  
on the machine. Never use  
common engine oil. This  
would drain through the lter  
quite quickly and collect in the  
bottom.  
The cutting depth should be  
adjusted before starting work.  
• Loosen the locking handle  
(A) and rotate the guard by  
moving the locking knob  
forwards or backwards.  
If the locking handle is  
moved forwards (from the  
machine) the cutting depth  
is increased. If the locking  
handle is moved backwards  
(towards the machine) the  
cutting depth is reduced.  
• Adjust the cutting depth.  
• Lock the locking handle.  
Angle gear  
The angle gear is lled  
a sufcient quantity of grease  
at the factory. However, before  
using the machine you should  
check that the angle gear is  
lled to 3/4 with grease. Use  
HUSQVARNA special grease.  
WARNING!  
Always bear the machine on the right  
side of the body. Always wear protective  
glasses, long trousers and heavy-duty shoes  
when using the machine. Observe your  
surroundings, ensure people and animals  
do not come in the immediate vicinity or can  
be hit by thrown objects. Apply full throttle  
before the blade starts to work on the soil.  
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Normally, the grease does not  
need to be changed except  
when repairs are carried out.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Weekly maintenance  
Maintenance schedule  
1. Check the starter, the  
starter cord and the return  
spring.  
Below follows some general maintenance instructions. If you  
need further information please contact your service workshop.  
Daily maintenance  
2. Make sure that the  
vibration damping  
elements are not  
damaged.  
1. Clean the outside of the  
machine.  
2. Make sure the throttle  
trigger lock and the throttle  
function correctly from a  
safety point of view.  
3. Clean the outside of the  
spark plug. Remove and  
check the electrode gap.  
Adjust the gap to 0.5 mm  
or change the spark plug.  
3. Check that the stop switch  
functions.  
4. Clean the cooling ns on  
the ywheel.  
4. Check that the blade does  
not rotate while idling.  
5. Clean or replace the  
spark arrest screen on the  
mufer.  
5. Clean the air lter. Replace  
if necessary.  
6. Clean the carburettor area.  
6.  
Check the guard for  
damage and ensure that  
it is not cracked. Replace  
the guard if it has been  
exposed to impact or is  
cracked.  
7. Clean the cooling ns on  
the cylinder and check that  
the air intake in the starter  
unit is not blocked.  
8. Check that the angle gear  
is 3/4 lled with grease. Fill  
if necessary using special  
grease.  
7. Check that the blade  
is undamaged and not  
cracked. Replace the  
blade if necessary.  
9. The exible drive shaft  
must be lubricated  
8. Check that the locking nut  
is tight.  
after every 30 hours in  
operation or more often.  
9. Check that all nuts and  
screws are tightened.  
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Monthly maintenance  
I. Clean the fuel tank using  
petrol.  
2. Clean the outside of the  
carburettor and the area  
surrounding it.  
3. Clean the fan wheel and  
the area around it.  
4. Check the fuel lter and  
the fuel pipe, replace if  
necessary.  
5. Check all cables and  
connections.  
6. Check the clutch, clutch  
springs and the clutch  
drum with regard to wear.  
Replace if necessary.  
7. Change the spark plug.  
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TECHNICAL DATA  
Technical data  
323E  
325EX-series  
Engine  
Displacement, cu. in/cm3  
Cylinder bore, inch/mm  
Stroke length, inch/mm  
Recommended max. speed, rpm  
Idling speed, rpm  
1,50/24,5  
1,34/34  
1,06/27  
11 000-11 700  
2 700  
1,50/24,5  
1,34/34  
1,06/27  
11 000-11 700  
2 700  
8 300  
0,9 kW/9 000 rpm  
Yes  
Yes  
Speed of output shaft, rpm  
Max. engine output acc. to ISO 8893  
Catalytic converter mufer  
Speed-regulated ignition system  
8 300  
0,9 kW/9 000 rpm  
No  
Yes  
Ignition system  
Manufacturer/type of ignition system  
Spark plug  
Walbro MB 21  
Champion RCJ 7Y  
0,02/0,5  
Walbro MB 21  
Champion RCJ 7Y  
0,02/0,5  
Electrode gap, inch/mm  
Fuel lubrication system  
Manufacturer/type of carburettor  
Fuel tank capacity US pint/litres  
Zama C1Q  
1,06/0,5  
Zama C1Q  
1,06/0,5  
Weight  
Weight without fuel, cutting tool, Lbs/kg  
10,8/4,9  
11,2/5,1  
Sound levels  
(see note 1)  
Equivalent sound pressure levels at the  
userʼs ear, measured according to  
EN ISO 11806 and ISO 11789, dB(A)  
Equivalent sound power levels measured  
according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 10884,  
dB(A)  
94  
96  
100  
102  
Vibration level  
Vibration levels on the handles measured  
according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 11789,  
m/s2  
When idling, rear/front handles:  
At max. speed rear/front handles:  
4,0/2,0  
7,3/5,9  
1,4/2,6  
6,0/4,4  
Cutting equipment  
Blade  
Blade guard  
503 84 82-02  
503 84 65-01  
503 84 82-02  
503 84 65-01  
Note 1: Equivalent sound level is calculated as the time-weighted energy total for sound levels under various working conditions  
with the following time distribution: 1/2 idle and 1/2 max speed.  
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TECHNICAL DATA  
EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only)  
We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel. +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the edger  
Husqvarna 323E and 325EX-series from the serial numbers of 2002 and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on  
the type plate with subsequent serial number), is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents  
following the provisions in the COUNCILʼS DIRECTIVES:  
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of June 22, 1998 ”relating to machinery” 98/37/EC, annex IIA.  
of May 3, 1989 ”relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 89/336/EEC, and applicable supplements.  
The following standards have been applied: EN292-2, CISPR 12:1997, ISO 11789.  
SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Fyrisborgsgatan 3, SE-754 50 Uppsala, Sweden, has carried out voluntary type  
approval for Husqvarna AB. The certicate is numbered: SEC/01/851 - 323E, SEC/99/677 - 325EX-series  
.
Huskvarna January 3, 2002  
Bo Andréasson, Development manager.  
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