Operator′s manual 356BTX-series Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on your choice to buy a Husqvarna product! Husqvarna is based on a tradition that dates back to 1689, when the Swedish King Karl XI ordered the construction of a factory on the banks of the Husqvarna River, for production of muskets. The location was logical, since water power was harnessed from the Huskvarna River to create the waterpowered plant.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special certification requirements for certain markets. Switch off the engine by moving the stop switch to the STOP position before carrying out any checks or maintenance. Always wear protective gloves.
CONTENTS Contents INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, ..................................................... KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols ................................................................ CONTENTS Contents ............................................................... Note the following before starting: ........................ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment ............................. Machine′s safety equipment .................................
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment ! ! • WARNING! You must use approved personal protective equipment whenever you use the machine. Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier. ! WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Such symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour or condition.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Vibration damping system • Check the vibration damping units regularly for cracks or deformation. Replace them if damaged. • Check that the vibration damping element is undamaged and securely attached. blocked mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious damage. • Muffler • Never use a muffler with a defective spark arrestor mesh. ! Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. WARNING! Never use a machine with faulty safety equipment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Starting • Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be dangerous if inhaled. • Observe the surroundings and ensure that no people or animals can come into contact with the blower. • Place the machine on the ground, press the machine body against the ground with your left hand (NOTE! Not your foot). Now grasp the starter handle with your right hand and then pull quickly and firmly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Place the hip strap over the hip and not too far down on the stomach. Tighten the hip strap so that you feel the weight of the blower resting on your hip. General working instructions IMPORTANT! This section considers basic safety rules when working with blowers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Basic working techniques ! ! WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear eye protection. 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 should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches. WARNING! Always stop the engine before cleaning. • The speed of the air jet is regulated by means of the throttle.
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the blower? 1 Outer cover 12 Muffler 2 Harness 13 Spark plug 3 Outlet pipe 14 Air purge 4 Bellows with guard 15 Choke control 5 Stop switch with throttle position setting 16 Fuel tank 6 Control handle/Operating handle 17 Adjuster screws carburettor 7 Throttle control 18 Air filter 8 Control pipe 19 Combination spanner 9 Intermediate pipe 20 Handlebar (Accessory) 10 Blow pipe 21 Flat nozzle (Accessory) 11 Starter handle 22 Operator′s manual Englis
ASSEMBLY Assembling the blow pipe and control handle • • • • Refit the bolts and tighten well. Check that the control pipe is in the right position and can rotate equally in both directions. • Disassemble the knob from the control handle and push the holder on to the control pipe. • Assemble the knob and adjust position and angle to achieve comfortable working position, tighten the knob. Attach the cabling in the cover.
ASSEMBLY Accessories Handlebar Disassemble the intermediate pipe. Disassemble the knob from the holder and puch the holder on to the holder pipe. Assemble the knob and tighten. Assemble the intermediate pipe. Flat nozzle • If higher air speed is required, the round blow pipe is replaced by the flat nozzle.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel Mixing CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always been run using a mixture of petrol and two-stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture. • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel.
FUEL HANDLING Fuelling ! WARNING! Taking the following precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. Always shut off the engine before refuelling. Always stop the engine and let it cool for a few minutes before refuelling. When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so that any excess pressure is released gently. Tighten the fuel cap carefully after refuelling. Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting.
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping ! Primer bulb: Press the air purge repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the bulb. The bulb need not be completely filled. WARNING! Always move the machine away from the refuelling area before starting. Place the machine on a flat surface. Make sure no unauthorised persons are in the working area, otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury. The safety distance is 15 metres. The machine may only be started in its complete design.
MAINTENANCE Carburettor Adjustment of the idle speed Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run at peak performance and to minimise harmful exhaust emissions after the running-in period, ask your dealer/ service workshop (who will have a rev counter at their disposal) to adjust your carburettor.
MAINTENANCE Loosen the muffler’s 2 screws and remove the muffler. 5 Emergency cooling nozzle Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more often in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling system results in the machine overheating which causes damage to the piston and cylinder. Check that the nozzles are not blocked. Spark plug Pull out the spark arrestor mesh and clean using a wire brush. Replace the spark arrestor mesh if it is defective.
MAINTENANCE Clean the filter every 40 hours, or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty. The air filter is fitted in the air filter cowling. Ensure that the filter is soaked in oil before refitting it. Avoid contact with hot surfaces on muffler, cylinder etc. Contact can result in burns to the skin. Cleaning the air filter Dismantle the outer cover with the help of the four fasteners holding the outer cover. An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be cleaned completely.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Monthly maintenance Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop. 1 3 2 Daily maintenance 1 L H 356 BT 4 3 T 356 BF 2 4 5 6 5 356 BF 356 BT L H 1 Clean the outside of the machine. 2 Check that the throttle control functions safely. 3 Check that the stop switch works correctly. 4 Check that nuts and screws are tight. 5 Check that there are no fuel leaks.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Technical data 356BTx Engine Cylinder displacement, cm3 51,7 Cylinder bore, mm 44 Stroke, mm 34 Idle speed, rpm 2300 Max. engine output, acc.
TECHNICAL DATA EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only) Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the blowers Husqvarna 356 BT X-series with serial numbers dating 2009 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE: - of May 17, 2006 "relating to machinery" 2006/42/EC - of December 15, 2004 ”relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 2
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