Husqvarna 326ES Operator's Manual

CONTENTSEnglish – 31151020-95 Rev. 2 2008-03-10Contents Note the following beforestarting:Please read the operator’s manual carefully.Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissioncontrol devices and system may be performed by anynonroad engine repair establishment or individual.This engine label certifies that the product is certified inaccordance with American exhaust emissionsrequirements EPA Ph II and Californian exhaust andevaporative emissions requirements CARB Tier III. TheEmissions Compliance Period referred to on theemissions compliance label indicates the number ofoperating hours for which the engine has shown to meetFederal and Californian emission requirements. CategoryC = 50 hours, B = 125 hours, and A = 300 hours.KEY TO SYMBOLSSymbols 2CONTENTSContents 3Note the following before starting: 3INTRODUCTIONDear customer! 4WHAT IS WHAT?What is what? 5WHAT IS WHAT?What is what? 6GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSImpor tant 7Personal protective equipment 7Machine′s safety equipment 8ASSEMBLYFitting the loop handle 12Assembling the angle gear (326Ex) 12Assembling the angle gear (326ES) 12Assembling the cutting equipment 13Assembling the blade (326Ex) 13Assembling the blade (326ES) 13FUEL HANDLINGFuel safety 14Fuel 14Fueling 15STARTING AND STOPPINGCheck before starting 16Starting and stopping 16WORKING TECHNIQUESGeneral working instructions 18Basic working techniques 19MAINTENANCECarburetor 21Muffler 23Cooling system 23Spark plug 23Air filter 24Angle gear 24Lubricating the flexible drive shaft (326Ex) 25Adjusting the edger’s cutting depth (326Ex) 25Adjusting the edger’s cutting depth (326ES) 25Maintenance schedule 26TECHNICAL DATATechnical data 27FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONSCONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 28! WARNING! Long-term exposure to noisecan result in permanent hearingimpairment. So always use approvedhearing protection.! WARNING! Under no circumstances maythe design of the machine be modifiedwithout the permission of themanufacturer. Always use genuineaccessories. Non-authorizedmodifications and/or accessories canresult in serious personal injury or thedeath of the operator or others.Your warranty may not cover damage orliability caused by the use of non-authorized accessories or replacementparts.! WARNING! An edger can be a dangeroustool if used incorrectly or carelessly, andcan cause serious or fatal injury to theoperator or others. It is extremelyimportant that you read and understandthe contents of this operator’s manual.The engine exhaust from this productcontains chemical known to the Stateof California to cause cancer, birthdefects or other reproductive harm.