Husqvarna 225BX-SERIES, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s manual Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine English 225B 225BX SERIES ...

Page 2: ...2 English CONTENTS Introduction 3 Key to symbols 4 Safety instructions 5 Description 7 Fuel handling 12 Starting and stopping 14 Using the blower 16 Maintenance 20 Technical data 25 ...

Page 3: ...lower how the safety devices work and how they should be serviced Note The section of the manual that deals with safety must be read and understood by all persons who come in contact with the blower This operator s manual has been written for those who need guidance when it comes to fault tracing thorough servicing and carrying out corrective maintenance of the blower There are warning symbols on ...

Page 4: ...t and hit the operator This may cause serious eye damage The blower operator must make sure that no bystanders or animals come nearer than 10 metres Whenever several operators are working in the same work area they should maintain a safe distance of at least 10 metres from one another Symbol Description Location Blower Choke Refueling Stop switch The manufacturer warrants that this product meets E...

Page 5: ...se and after stopping This also applies at idling speeds Contact can result in burns to the skin Be observant to the risk of fire Fuel safety Special safety instructions apply to the type of fuel used for the blower These instructions are specified under Fuel handling on pages 12 and 13 WARNING The fuel used to run the blower has the following dangerous charact eristics 1 Volatile liquid its vapor...

Page 6: ...quipped with a number of safety devices and guards for the prevention of accidents These are described in the general description of the blower on page 9 The safety devices and guards also require regular inspection and maintenance These measures and the interval at which they should be carried out are specified under Maintenance on pages 23 and 24 1 Operate the blower only at reasonable hours i e...

Page 7: ... system inside the housing 7 Fan housing 8 Fuel cap 9 Air filter 10 Choke 11 Inspection cover 225BX SERIES 12 Cutters 225BX SERIES 13 Fan impeller 14 Nozzle 15 Blower tube 16 Muffler 17 Start handle 18 Starter device 19 Carburettor adjustment screws 20 Operator s manual 21 High velocity nozzle 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 18 17 16 19 21 7 15 14 20 7 13 11 12 225BX SERIES ...

Page 8: ...8 English DESCRIPTION Accessories 225BX SERIES 21 Vacuum device with collection components consisting of items 22 25 below 22 Vacuum bag tube 23 Collection bag 24 Vacuum tube in two sections 23 22 24 21 ...

Page 9: ... IF IT IS HOT This can cause severe burns Safety equipment The following equipment on the blower is designed for protecting personnel and materials These com ponents should receive special attention whenever you operate inspect and service the blower Anti vibration system 6 The anti vibration system is designed to dampen vibrations transmitted from the engine to the handle The anti vibration syste...

Page 10: ...er can only be opened by means of tools If the vacuum tube is used it must be fitted to the opening in the inspection cover as shown on page 18 Nozzle 14 and blower tube 15 The nozzle and the blower tube have a bayonet mount for connection to the blower Air is channeled through the blower tube to the nozzle where the air discharge velocity increases and the air stream dis charge pattern is formed ...

Page 11: ...ould be cleaned at specific intervals Otherwise the power blower will consume too much fuel the performance will be reduced and an oily deposit may form on the spark plug electrodes Choke 10 Adjusting the carburetor 19 The choke is located at the top of the engine shroud ing and should be used every time the engine is cold started There are three adjusting screws for adjusting the carburetor Low s...

Page 12: ... be run on a mixture of petrol and two stroke oil It is important to measure the quantity of oil accurately to ensure the correct mixture ratio Small discrepancies in the amount of oil have a great bearing on the proportions of the fuel mixture when mixing small amounts of fuel Fuel Petrol NOTE Always use an oil mixed quality petrol at least 90 octane If your machine is equipped with a catalytic c...

Page 13: ...tank should be emptied and cleaned WARNING The catalytic converter muffler gets very hot during and after use This also applies during idling Be aware of the fire hazard especially when handling the saw near flammable substances or vapours Fuelling WARNING The following precautions reduce the risk of fire Do not smoke or place any sources of heat in the vicinity of the fuel Never refuel when the e...

Page 14: ...ntil fuel begins to fill the diaphragm The diaphragm need not be completely filled Warm engine Use the same starting procedure as for the cold engine but do not set the choke control in the choke position For throttle handles without a start throttle lock The start throttle position is obtained by setting the choke control in the choke position and then returning it to its original position IMPORT...

Page 15: ...u feel some resistance the starter hooks grip now quickly and powerfully pull the cord Immediately press the choke control in when the engine fires and repeat until the engine starts Stop The engine is stopped by switching the ignition off using the stop switch NOTE Do not pull the starter cord out completely and do not release the starter cord from the fully extended position This can damage the ...

Page 16: ...heard 2 Fit the nozzle 14 onto the tube 15 and turn it 90 degrees until a snap is heard To blow away debris on the ground Fitting the blower tube and nozzle on the blower Blowing Before you begin blowing put on the required safety equipment WARNING When working with the blower wear the required protecting equipment 1 Hearing protection 2 Eye protection 3 Face mask in dusty environ ments 225BX SERI...

Page 17: ...zle 21 WARNING Never point the blower nozzle at people or animals The high velocity air stream can contain particles that may cause serious injury especially if the blower has previously been used for vacuuming Be careful particurlarly if left hand operation is applied Avoid any direct body contact with the exhaust outlet area Start the blower as described on page 14 Work ac cording to the followi...

Page 18: ...in the square opening 4 Press the vacuum tube in the large opening at the underside of the blower and turn it 45 degrees until the bayonet mount locks 5 Push the lower vacuum tube onto the upper tube as shown in the adjacent figure To vacuum debris from the ground 225BX SERIES The vacuuming device is an accessory and is not included in the standard supply Fitting the collection bag with the variou...

Page 19: ...risk of injury due to flying debris Be careful particurlarly if left hand operation is applied Avoid any direct body contact with the exhaust outlet area Start the blower as described on page 14 Work ac cording to the following instructions 1 Do not vacuum large solid objects that can damage the fan such as wood cans tins or lengths of string or ribbon 2 Do not let the vacuum tube strike the groun...

Page 20: ...wer is tested at the factory These basic settings are the following Turn the H jet screw CCW against its stop Turn the L jet screw CCW against its stop The recommended idling speed is 3 000 rpm Adjustment To adjust the low speed jet L 1 Check that tube 15 and nozzle 14 are mounted on the blower 2 Turn the H and L jet screws all the way CCW against the stop 3 Start the blower as described on page 1...

Page 21: ...n should be checked and cleaned monthly If the screen is damaged it should be replaced If the screen is frequently blocked this can be a sign that the function of the catalytic converter is impaired Contact your dealer to inspect the muffler A blocked screen will cause the engine to overheat resulting in damage to the cylinder and piston Also see under Maintenance NOTE Never use a machine with a d...

Page 22: ... be replaced MAINTENANCE Air filter Spark plug The condition of the spark plug is influenced by An incorrectly adjusted carburetor Wrong fuel mixture too much oil in the gasoline Poor quality gasoline and or oil A dirty air filter These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes which may result in malfunction and difficulty starting the blower If the engine is low on power difficult to s...

Page 23: ... been used for collecting debris vacuuming 6 Check that all nuts and screws are properly tightened 7 Check that all the housings are free of cracks 8 Check that the collection bag is intact and that the zipper works Weekly maintenance 1 Check the condition of the starter device the starter cord and the tensioning spring 2 Check that none of the anti vibration mountings are damaged 3 Check the cond...

Page 24: ... the outside of the carburetor and the space around it 3 Clean the fan blades on the flywheel and the space around it 4 Check the fuel filter and the fuel line Replace them if necessary 5 Check all the cables and the connections 6 Change the spark plug 7 Check and clean the muffler s spark arrest screen if necessary only mufflers with a catalytic converter 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 25: ...dB A min max Vibration levels Vibration levels on the handles measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 7916 m s2 Idling speed front rear handle Max speed front rear handle Fan Type Max air velocity m s km h Air volume using a standard nozzle m3 h 225B 26 9 35 28 3 000 8 200 7 400 0 9 kW 9 000 rpm Yes Walbro CD Champion RCJ 7Y 0 5 Walbro WT 0 4 5 1 108 111 89 2 6 4 3 Radial fan 83 300 600 225BX S...

Page 26: ...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 of May 8 2000 relating to the noise emissions in the environment 2000 14 EC For information relating to noise emissions see the chapter Technical data The following standards have been applied EN292 2 CISPR 12 1997 SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB Fyris...

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