Husqvarna 235F, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...E E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h 235R 235FR Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...th saw blades or grass blades can be thrown violently to the side when the blade comes into contact with a fixed object This is called blade thrust The blade is capable of amputating an arm or leg Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from the machine Arrows which show limits for handle positioning Always wear approved protective gloves Wear sturdy non slip boots Only use non metallic ...

Page 3: ...9 STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting 20 Starting and stopping 20 WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 22 MAINTENANCE Carburettor 27 Muffler 28 Cooling system 28 Bevel gear 28 Air filter 29 Spark plug 29 Maintenance schedule 30 TECHNICAL DATA Technical data 31 EC declaration of conformity 32 WARNING Long term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing impairment So always...

Page 4: ...dustry Husqvarna s aim is also to be in the front edge according to ergonomics usability security and environmental protection That is the reason why we have developed many different features to provide our products within these areas We are convinced that you will appreciate with great satisfaction the quality and performance of our product for a very long time to come The purchase of one of our ...

Page 5: ...witch 9 Throttle lockout 10 Support eyes for harness 11 Cylinder cover 12 Starter handle 13 Fuel tank 14 Choke control 15 Air purge 16 Air filter cover 17 Handle adjustment 18 Locking nut 19 Support flange 20 Support cup 21 Drive disc 22 Trimmer head 23 Socket spanner 24 Operator s manual 25 Transport guard 26 Allen key 27 Locking pin 28 Harness 29 Start throttle button ...

Page 6: ...Maintenance All covers guards and handles must be fitted before starting Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock The machine operator must ensure that no people or animals come closer than 15 metres while working When several operators are working in the same area the safety distance should be at least twice the tree height and no less tha...

Page 7: ...s This movement is controlled by two independent return springs This arrangement means that the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle setting Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it Check that the throttle control and throttle lo...

Page 8: ...chine s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine unit cutting equipment and the machine s handle unit Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or deformation Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached Quick release There is an easily accessible quick release fitted at the front as a safety precaution in case the en...

Page 9: ...esh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage Locking nut A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting attachment When fitting tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment To remove it undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment rotates CAUTION The nut has a left hand thread When loosening and tigh...

Page 10: ...uge An incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the risk of accidents Keep the correct setting on the saw blade Follow our instructions and use the recommended setting tool An incorrectly set saw blade increases the risk of jamming and blade thrust and damage to the saw blade IMPORTANT Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend See the chapter on Technical data Refer to the ...

Page 11: ...essary wear to the blade and brush cutter Make sure that the blade is well supported when you file it Use a 5 5 mm round file with a file holder The filing angle is 15 File alternate teeth to the right and those in between to the left If the blade has been heavily pitted by stones it may be necessary to dress the top edges of the teeth with a flat file in exceptional cases If so this should be don...

Page 12: ...ng a cord the engine must throw out the cord radially from the trimmer head and overcome the resistance of the grass being cleared The length of the cord is also important A longer cord requires greater engine power than a shorter cord of the same diameter Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is intact This is used to cut the cord to the correct length To increase the life of the cord it...

Page 13: ...ion the handlebar as shown Fit the mounting components and tighten the knob lightly Fit the wiring as shown Put on the harness and hang the machine from the support hook Now make a final adjustment so that the machine is in a comfortable working position when it hangs from the harness Tighten the knob Transport position handlebar The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easier...

Page 14: ... guard as possible To tighten the nut turn the spanner in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation Caution left hand thread Fitting the blade guard and saw blade Remove the mounting plate H Fit the adapter I and bracket J with the two screws K as shown Fit the blade guard A to the adapter using the 4 screws L as shown WARNING When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important...

Page 15: ... doing this Always use a socket spanner with a shaft that is long enough to allow this The arrow in the diagram shows the area where you should operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening the nut Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII Fit the correct trimmer guard A for use with the trimmer head CAUTION Ensure that the guard extension is fitted Hang the trimmer guard com...

Page 16: ...ft Screw on the trimmer head plastic blades H in the opposite direction to the direction of rotation To dismantle follow the instructions in the reverse order Adjusting the harness and brush cutter Quick release At the front is an easily accessible quick release Use this if the engine catches fire or in any other emergency situation that requires you to free yourself from the machine and harness S...

Page 17: ...aring The support hook should hang around 20 cm below your hip so that the blade is parallel to the ground Correct balance 1 Forestry clearing Move the suspension ring on the machine forward or backward It is easier to avoid sawing into the ground if the blade is balanced a few dm above the ground 2 Grass clearing Let the blade balance at a comfortable cutting height i e close to the ground ...

Page 18: ...stically affect the ratio of the mixture Petrol CAUTION Always use a quality petrol oil mixture at least 90 octane RON If your machine is equipped with a catalytic converter see chapter onTechnical data always use a good quality unleaded petrol oil mixture Leaded petrol will destroy the catalytic converter Use low emission petrol also known as alkylate petrol if it is available The lowest octane r...

Page 19: ... Contamination in the tank can cause operating problems Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank 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 working near flammable substances and or vapours WARNING Taking the following precautions will lessen the ris...

Page 20: ...d if it is exposed to impact or is cracked Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not damaged or cracked Replace the trimmer head or trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged before you start the machine Starting and stopping Cold engine Ignition Set ...

Page 21: ...he 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 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 For throttle handles with a start throttle lock Set the throttle t...

Page 22: ... spring back to its normal position before or after being cut If you position yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place the tree may hit you or the machine and cause you to lose control Both situations can cause serious personal injury 6 Keep a good balance and a firm foothold 7 Always hold the machine with both hands Hold the machine on the right side of your body 8 Keep the cutting...

Page 23: ...e bevel gear can get hot during use and may remain so for a while afterwards You could get burnt if you touch it WARNING Watch out for thrown objects Always wear approved eye protection Never lean over the cutting attachment guard Stones rubbish etc can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury Keep unauthorised persons at a distance Children animals onlookers and helpers shou...

Page 24: ...gonally up to the right Cut with the area of the blade between 3 o clock and 5 o clock so that the direction of rotation of the blade pushes the bottom of the tree to the left To fell a tree forwards the bottom of the tree should be pulled backwards Pull the blade backwards with a quick firm movement Large stems must be cut from two sides First determine which direction the stem will fall Make the...

Page 25: ...ward after the return stroke and stand firmly again Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground It is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade by following these instructions 1 Always work at full throttle 2 Avoid the previously cut material during the return stroke Stop the engine unclip the harness and place the machine on th...

Page 26: ...d pressing the trimmer head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and damage the tool Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into contact with the ground during normal cutting Constant contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the trimmer head Sweeping The fan effect of the rotating cord can be used for quick and easy clearing up Hold the cord parallel to and above the are...

Page 27: ...rning it anti clockwise gives a lower idle speed Basic setting The basic carburettor settings are adjusted during testing at the factory The basic setting is richer than the optimal setting and should be maintained for the first few hours the machine is in use The carburettor should then be finely adjusted Fine adjustment should be carried out by a skilled technician CAUTION If the cutting attachm...

Page 28: ...e mesh is damaged it should be replaced If the mesh is frequently blocked this can be a sign that the performance of the catalytic converter is impaired Contact your dealer to inspect the muffler A blocked mesh will cause the machine to overheat and result in damage to the cylinder and piston CAUTION Never use a machine with a defective muffler Cooling system To keep the working temperature as low...

Page 29: ...il contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through the filter You should therefore avoid skin contact Put the filter in a plastic bag and pour the filter oil over it Knead the plastic bag to distribute the oil Squeeze the excess oil out of the filter inside the plastic bag and pour off the excess before fitting the filter to the machine Never use common engine oil This would drain through the ...

Page 30: ...not cracked Replace the trimmer head if necessary X Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipment is tighten correctly X Check that nuts and screws are tight X Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine tank or fuel lines X Check that the transport guard for the blade is intact and that it can be secured correctly X Check the starter and starter cord X Check that the vibration dampin...

Page 31: ...ended max speed rpm 11500 12500 11500 12500 Speed of output shaft rpm 10000 10000 Max engine output acc to ISO 8893 kW rpm 1 3 9000 1 3 9000 Catalytic converter muffler Yes Yes Speed regulated ignition system Yes Yes Ignition system Spark plug NGK BPMR 7A Champion RCJ 7Y NGK BPMR 7A Champion RCJ 7Y Electrode gap mm 0 5 0 5 Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity litre 0 5 0 5 Weight Weight ...

Page 32: ...weden has carried out voluntary type approval for Husqvarna AB The certificates have the numbers SEC 09 2167 01 164 050 Huskvarna December 29 2009 Bo Jonsson Development manager Authorized representative for Husqvarna AB and responsible for technical documentation Approved accessories 235R 235FR Type Cutting attachment guard Art no Centre hole in blades cutters Ø 25 4 mm Output shaft thread M12 Gr...

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