Husqvarna 326RJX Series, Operator'S Manual

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English

WORKING TECHNIQUES

Working methods

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Before you start clearing, check the clearing area, the 
type of terrain, the slope of the ground, whether there are 
stones, hollows etc.

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Start at whichever end of the area is easiest, and clear an 
open space from which to work.

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Work systematically to and fro across the area, clearing a 
width of around 4-5 m on each pass. This exploits the full 
reach of the machine in both directions and gives the 
operator a convenient and varied working area to work in.

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Clear a strip around 75 m long. Move your fuel can as 
work progresses.

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On sloping ground you should work along the slope. It is 
much easier to work along a slope than it is to work up and 
down it.

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You should plan the strip so that you avoid going over 
ditches or other obstacles on the ground. You should also 
orient the strip to take advantage of wind conditions, so 
that cleared stems fall in the cleared area of the stand.

Grass clearing using a grass blade

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Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on 
woody stems.

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A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse grass.

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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.

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If the blade is angled to the left when clearing grass, the 
grass will collect in a line, which makes it easier to collect, 
e.g. by raking.

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Try to work rhythmically. Stand 

fi

rmly with your feet apart. 

Move forward after the return stroke and stand 

fi

rmly 

again.

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Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It is 
used to protect the blade from hitting the ground.

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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.

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Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the 
machine on the ground before you start to collect the cut 
material.

Grass trimming with a trimmer head

Trimming

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Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. 
It is the end of the cord that does the work. Let the cord 
work at its own pace. Never press the cord into the area 
to be cut.

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The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against 
walls, fences, trees and borders, however it can also 
damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes, and damage 
fence posts.

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Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the 
cord to 10-12 cm and reducing the engine speed.

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WARNING! Avoid cutting with the area of the 
blade between the 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock 
positions. Because of the speed of rotation 
of the blade kickback can occur if you 
attempt to cut thick stems with this area of 
the blade.