HUSQVARNA 326RX Instruction Manual

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Never use a machine that has a faulty muf�er.Locking nut
A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting
attachment.
Regularly check that the muf�er is securely attached to the
machine.
When Ţtting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the
direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove it,
If the muf�er on your machine is Ţtted with a spark arrestor undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting attachment
mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked mesh will rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left-hand thread.) Tighten
cause the engine to overheat and may lead to serious the nut using the socket spanner.
damage.
WARNING! Muf�ers Ţtted with catalytic When loosening and tightening the saw blade nut, there is a
converters get very hot during use and risk of injury from the teeth of the saw blade. You should
remain so for some time after stopping. This therefore always ensure that your hand is shielded by the !
also applies at idle speed. Contact can result blade guard when doing this. Always use a socket spanner
in burns to the skin. Remember the risk of with a shaft that is long enough to allow this. The arrow in the
Å¢re!diagram shows the area where you should operate the socket
spanner when loosening or tightening the nut.
WARNING! The inside of the muf�er contain
chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid
!contact with these elements in the event of a
damaged muf�er.
WARNING! Bear in mind that:
The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn !The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot
that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a and may contain sparks which can start a
resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced Ţre. Never start the machine indoors or near
after it has been put on approx. 10 times.combustible material!
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