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Operator ′ s manual 240F 240R 250R 252RX 265RX Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h...
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community’s Directive. The machine’s emission is specified in chapter WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and Technical data and on label. trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or Other symbols/decals on the machine incorrect use can result in serious or fatal refer to special certification requirements injury to the operator or others.
What is what on the clearing saw? (240R) ....modifications and/or accessories can result What is what on the clearing saw? (240F)....in serious personal injury or the death of the What is what on the clearing saw? (250R) ....
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 Charles 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 water-powered plant.
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw? (240R) 1 Blade 16 Locking screw (support cup) 2 Grease filler cap 17 Support flange 3 Bevel gear 18 Support cup 4 Cutting attachment guard 19 Drive disc 5 Shaft 20 Trimmer head 6 Handlebar 21 Socket spanner...
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw? (250R) 1 Blade 16 Handle adjustment 2 Grease filler cap 17 Locking screw (support cup) 3 Bevel gear 18 Support flange 4 Cutting attachment guard 19 Support cup 5 Shaft 20 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 21 Socket spanner...
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw? (252RX) 1 Blade 15 Fuel tank 2 Grease filler cap 16 Handle adjustment 3 Bevel gear 17 Locking nut 4 Cutting attachment guard 18 Support flange 5 Shaft 19 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 20 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control...
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the clearing saw? (265RX) 1 Blade 15 Air filter 2 Grease filler cap 16 Handle adjustment 3 Bevel gear 17 Locking nut 4 Cutting attachment guard 18 Support flange 5 Shaft 19 Drive disc 6 Handlebar 20 Socket spanner 7 Throttle control...
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Important HEARING PROTECTION Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise reduction. IMPORTANT! The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass clearing and/or forestry clearing. The only accessories you can operate with this engine unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the chapter EYE PROTECTION on Technical data.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk of Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carried and that the return springs work properly. out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried out professionally.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Quick release Always use the recommended guard for the cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. There is an easily accessible, quick release fitted at the front as a safety precaution in case the engine catches fire, or in WARNING! Never use a cutting attachment any other situation that requires you to free yourself from the without an approved guard.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark arrestor The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious resistance of at least 1.5 Nm.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening grass cutters and grass General rules blades Only use cutting attachments with the guards we recommend! See the chapter on Technical data. • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and cutters using a single-cut flat file.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS so, this should be done before filing with a round file. The top edges must be filed down by the same amount for all the teeth. Adjust the blade setting. This should be 1 mm. Trimmer head IMPORTANT! Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine will generate...
Transport position, handlebar support hook. Now make a final adjustment so that the machine is in a comfortable working position when it (240R, 240F, 250R, 252RX) hangs from the harness. • The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the shaft for easier transportation and storage.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the handlebar Assembling the cutting equipment (265RX) WARNING! When fitting the cutting attachment it is extremely important that the raised section • Fit the left handlebar in the handlebar mounting. on the drive disc/support flange engages correctly in the centre hole of the cutting •...
ASSEMBLY • Fit the support flange (F) on the output shaft. Make sure To tighten the nut, turn the spanner in the opposite that the blade is centered by fitting it to the guide on the direction to the direction of rotation (Caution! left-hand support flange.
ASSEMBLY Fitting other guards and cutting Spreading the load on your shoulders attachments A well-adjusted harness and machine makes work much easier. Adjust the harness for the best working position. Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly distributed across both shoulders.
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ASSEMBLY Adjusting the harness Correct balance 1 Tighten the hip strap so that it sits securely. 1 Forestry clearing The machine is balanced by moving the support ring on the machine forwards or backwards. On some models the support ring is fixed, however, this will then have a number of holes for the support hook.
Mixture 1:50 (2%). • If HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil is not available, you may WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. use another two-stroke oil of good quality that is intended Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and for air cooled engines.
FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fuelling • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended for fuel. • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the fuel mixture.
STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting • Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force. The nut lock should have a locking force of at least 1.5 Nm. The tightening torque of the locking nut should be 35-50 WARNING! When the engine is started with the choke in either the choke or start throttle •...
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Starting Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and Cold engine powerfully pull the cord.
WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions 5 Switch off the engine before moving to another area. Fit the transport guard before carrying or transporting the equipment any distance. IMPORTANT! 6 Never put the machine down with the engine running unless you have it in clear sight. This section describes the basic safety precautions for working with clearing saws and trimmers.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Forestry clearing using a saw blade Working methods 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 • The risk of kickback increases with increasing stem size. of the blade kickback can occur if you You should therefore avoid cutting with the area of the attempt to cut thick stems with this area of...
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Grass clearing using a grass blade side. Adjust the cutting pressure to match the size of the stem and the hardness of the wood. Small stems require more pressure, while large stems require less pressure. • Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on woody stems.
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WORKING TECHNIQUES Grass trimming with a trimmer head Cutting • The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to Trimming reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer •...
Basic setting • The basic carburettor settings are adjusted during testing Your Husqvarna product has been designed and at the factory. The basic setting is richer than the optimal manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful setting and should be maintained for the first few hours the emissions.
Clean the filter every 25 hours, or more regularly if conditions are exceptionally dusty. Cleaning the air filter 240R, 240F CAUTION! Never use a machine with a defective muffler. Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter. Wash it clean in warm, soapy water.
Spark plug Oiling the air filter Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil, art. no. 531 00 92-48. The The spark plug condition is influenced by: filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly through •...
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. The user must only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this Operator’s Manual. More extensive work must be carried out by an authorised service workshop.
(Applies to Europe only) We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare that the clearing saws Husqvarna 240R, 240F, 250R, 252RX and 265RX with serial numbers dating from 2002 onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:...
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Trimmy SII 7,0 m 12 cm 5" ~ 3,5 m ~ 15 cm "Clic" 35-50 NM...
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