Husqvarna 532RBS, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine English 532RBS 542RBS ...

Page 2: ...This mark indicates instructions which must be followed in order to prevent accidents which could lead to serious bodily injury or death This mark indicates instructions which must be followed or it leads to mechanical failure breakdown or damage This mark indicates hints or directions useful in the use of the product NOTE IMPORTANT WARNING Contents 1 Warning labels on the machine 3 2 Symbols on t...

Page 3: ... and helpers 15 meters away from the machine If warning label peels off or becomes soiled and impossible to read you should contact the dealer from which you purchased the product to order new labels and affix them in the required location s Never modify your machine We won t warrant the machine if you use the remodeled brushcutter or if you don t observe the proper usage written in the manual WAR...

Page 4: ...n o i t c u d e R w e i v s r o t a r e p o m o r f e s i w k c o l c r e t n u o C n o i t c e r i D g n i t a t o R e d a l B e n i g n e e n i l o s a g e l c y c 2 g n i l o o c r i a r e d n i l y c e l g n i S e p y T 5 1 4 6 3 3 c c e m u l o V t n e m e c a l p s i D 3 1 y t i c a p a C k n a T l e u F e n i l o s a g d e x i m l i o g n i t a c i r b u L d e s U l e u F l i o e n i g n e ...

Page 5: ...ting worse 2 To avoid noise complaints in general operate product between 8 a m and 5 p m on weekdays and 9 a m to 5 p m on weekends Check and follow the local regulations as NOTE WARNING 1 Read this manual carefully until you completely understand and follow all safety and operating instructions 2 Keep this manual handy so that you may refer to it later whenever any questions arise Also note if y...

Page 6: ...uct onto the ground in a flat clear area and hold it firmly in place IMPORTANT so as to ensure that neither the cutting part nor the throttle trigger come into contact with any obstacle when the engine starts Never place the throttle trigger into the high speed position when starting the engine 3 After starting the engine check to make sure that the cutting attachment stops rotating when the throt...

Page 7: ...ecoming unable to operate properly WARNING HANDLING FUEL 1 The engine of the HUSQVARNA product is designed to run on a mixed fuel which contains highly flammable gasoline Never store cans of fuel or refill the tank of the unit in any place where there is a boiler stove wood fire electrical sparks welding sparks or any other source of heat or fire which might ignite the fuel 2 Never smoke while ope...

Page 8: ...ed for blade thrust if you must cut where you cannot see the blade making contact such as in areas of dense growth 4 Keep the blade sharp A dull blade increase the chance of blade thrust 5 Avoid feeding the blade too rapidly The blade can bounce away from material being cut if the blade is fed faster than its cutting capability 6 Cut only from your right to your left 7 Keep your path of advance cl...

Page 9: ...th band SE5 1 Band 2 Throttle cable 3 Tie loosely 1 Hook the cable and into the hole of the throttle lever And set the cable in the lever as shown in the picture SE6 WARNING IMPORTANT SE5 Assemble each part correctly Wrong assembly might cause an accident If you cannot do the assembling yourself consult the shop where you bought this product ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP SE1 1 Pass the ring of the ...

Page 10: ...ocated some 30 40cm away from the front end of the right hand grip SE8 NOTE SE6 5 Set up SE7 1 Loop handle 2 Screw 3 Washer 4 Nut 5 Throttle lever 6 Right hand grip Stop tightening the screws when the gap A becomes zero ATTACHING THE DEBRIS GUARD Never use the machine without the debris guard Attach the guard to the clamp on the outer pipe just touching the gearcase Fix it with 2 bolts SE9 1 Bolt ...

Page 11: ...INE HEAD SE11 SE13 Since the resistance of the nylon cutter is larger than that of the metal cutter wrong operation of the nylon cutter will cause the clutch to overheat deform and be damaged When using the nylon cutter carefully note the following Use HUSQVARNA s genuine nylon cutter When using a commercially available nylon cutter make sure that it is no longer than 10 cm in external shape Make ...

Page 12: ...th or more may clog the carburetor or result in the engine failing to operate properly Put remained fuel into an air tight container and keep it in the dark and cool room Please ask for mixed gasoline for air cooled 2 cycle engines at your nearest gas station or use fuel made by putting unleaded gasoline for automobiles and air cooled 2 cycle engine oil into a mixing container in accordance with t...

Page 13: ...fler while using the machine or immediately after stopping using it otherwise you might suffer burns Do not touch the spark plug or plug cord while using the machine otherwise you might suffer an electric shock If you repeat the starting operation with the choke closed the electrode of the spark plug may become wet and the engine might not start If this happens open the choke set the throttle leve...

Page 14: ...ne speed before stopping the engine except in an emergency EQUIPPING THE SHOULDER STRAP OP6 1 Hold the main pipe with your right hand Hang the left strap on your left shoulder 2 Change your hand to hold the main pipe with your left hand Hang the right strap on your right shoulder IMPORTANT WARNING IMPORTANT position and pull out the starter rope repeatedly or try the starting operation again after...

Page 15: ...off the ground and is tilted about 20 degrees toward the sweep direction 2 Use full throttle when cutting 3 You can avoid thrown debris by sweeping from your left to the right WARNING WARNING WARNING CUTTING OPERATION Always wear eye protection such as safety goggles Never lean over the rotating cutting head Rocks or other debris could be thrown into eyes and face and cause serious personal injury...

Page 16: ...dry long stem weeds from wrapping around the head shaft Such materials can stall the head and cause the clutch to slip resulting in damage to the clutch system if repeated frequently ADJUSTING THE LINE LENGTH Your brushcutter is equipped with a semi auto type nylon line head that allows the operator to advance the line without stopping the engine When the line becomes short lightly tap the head on...

Page 17: ... air cleaner element has become deformed or damaged replace it with a new one Part No Z1418 82130 If the air cleaner element becomes clogged the output of the engine decreases and fuel consumption worsens If you continue to operate the machine without an air cleaner element or with an air cleaner element which has been deformed or damaged the inside of the engine will wear severely 1 Air cleaner e...

Page 18: ...r fingers and then tighten it with the plug wrench supplied as a standard accessory The spark gap should be adjusted to 0 6 to 0 7 mm Tightening torque 9 8 to 11 8 N m 100 to 120 kgf cm Designated spark plug Champion RCJ 6Y NGK BPM7A WARNING IMPORTANT WARNING If you use the plug wrench to start tightening the spark plug the thread might become damaged AIR COOLING VENT Do not put any waste into the...

Page 19: ...erous If the blade continues to rotate even after readjusting the idling adjustment screw the throttle lever throttle wire or clutch might be faulty Contact the shop where you bought this product and ask it to check and repair the trouble The idling engine speed is adjusted when this product is shipped from the factory but it might need to be readjusted according to changes in operation conditions...

Page 20: ...a long time the fuel might deteriorate and clog the inside of the carburetor thus causing engine problems such as wrong start or insufficient output When storing the machine for a long time loosen the cap of the fuel tank slightly Excessive tightening of the cap might deform its packing over time 1 Brush off dirt from the machine and check the damage or slack of each part If you find any abnormal ...

Page 21: ...th normal fuel page 12 Open the choke open the throttle full open and pull out the rope repeatedly page 13 14 Clean the muffler page 18 19 Clean the electrodes or replace the plug page 18 Replace it with normal fuel page 12 Clean the muffler page 19 Readjust the idling adjustment screw page 20 Clean or replace the fuel filter page 18 Replace the blade page 11 Clean the air cleaner page 17 Replace ...

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