Husqvarna 245R - Manual (Page 3)

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CONTENTS
Contents Note the following before starting:
• Please read the operator’s manual carefully.
• Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing
protection.
Husqvarna AB has a policy of continuous product
development and therefore reserves the right to modify the
design and appearance of products without prior notice.
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols ....................................................................... 2
CONTENTS
Contents ...................................................................... 3
Note the following before starting: ................................ 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Personal protective equipment ..................................... 4
Machine ′ s safety equipment ........................................ 4
Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine ′ s
safety equipment .......................................................... 6
Cutting equipment ........................................................ 9
General safety precautions .......................................... 10
General working instructions ....................................... 11
Basic working techniques ............................................ 12
WHAT IS WHAT?
What is what on the clearing saw? (240R, 245R)......... 15
What is what on the clearing saw? (245RX) ................. 16
What is what on the clearing saw? (250R) ................... 17
What is what on the clearing saw? (252RX) ................. 18
What is what on the clearing saw? (265RX) ................. 19
ASSEMBLY
Assembling the handlebar and throttle (240R, 245R,
250R) ............................................................................
20
Assembling the handlebar and throttle (245RX, 252RX) 20
Transport position, handlebar (240R, 245R, 245RX,
250R, 252RX) ...............................................................
20
Assembling the handlebar and throttle (265RX) ........... 21
Fitting blades and trimmer heads ................................. 21
Fitting a blade guard, grass blade and grass cutter ..... 22
Fitting the blade guard and saw blade ......................... 22
Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy SII 23
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ............... 23
Adjusting the harness and clearing saw ...................... 23
Standard harness ........................................................ 23
Triobalance harness ..................................................... 24
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel .............................................................................. 25
Fuelling ........................................................................ 25
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting ................................................... 26
Starting and stopping ................................................... 26
MAINTENANCE
Carburettor ................................................................... 28
Muffler .......................................................................... 29
Cooling system ............................................................ 29
Air filter ......................................................................... 30
Bevel gear .................................................................... 30
Spark plug .................................................................... 31
Sharpening grass cutters and grass blades ................. 31
Filing the saw blade ..................................................... 31
Maintenance schedule ................................................. 32
TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data .............................................................. 33
EC-declaration of conformity ........................................ 36
!
WARNING! Under no circumstances may the
design of the machine be modified without
the permission of the manufacturer. Always
use genuine accessories. Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can result
in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others.
!
WARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter or
trimmer can be dangerous if used
incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause
serious or fatal injury to the operator or
others. It is extremely important that you
read and understand the contents of this
operator’s manual.