Husqvarna 326 C Manual

  
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326C  326L  326L 
X-SERIES 
326LD 
X-SERIES 
Operator’s manual (EPA) 
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine. 

 
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WARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and 
trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or 
incorrect use can result in serious or fatal 
injury to the operator or others.
Please read the operator’s manual carefully 
and make sure you understand the 
instructions before using the machine.
Always wear:
• A protective helmet where there is a risk 
of falling objects
• Hearing protection
• Approved eye protection
Max. speed of output shaft, rpm
This product is in...

 
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CONTENTS
 
ContentsNote the following before starting:
 
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.
Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing 
impairment. So always use approved hearing protection.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control 
devices and system may be performed by any nonroad 
engine repair establishment or...

 
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Personal protective equipment
 
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fitting 
cutting attachments.
HEARING PROTECTION
Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise 
reduction.
EYE PROTECTION
Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor then 
you must also wear approved protective goggles. Approved 
protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87.1 in 
the USA or EN 166 in EU countries. Visors must comply with 
standard EN...

 
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Vibration damping system
 
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system 
that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation 
easier.
Use of incorrectly wound cord or an incorrect cutting 
attachment increases the level of vibration.
The machine
 
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s vibration damping system reduces the transfer 
of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and 
the machine
 
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s handle unit.
 
Muffler
 
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels...

 
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Checking, maintaining and servicing 
the machine
  
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s safety equipment
 
Throttle lock
 
• Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting 
when the throttle lock is released.
• Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its 
original position when you release it.
• Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freely 
and that the return springs work properly.
• See instructions under the heading Start. Start the 
machine...

 
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• If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark 
arrestor mesh then it should be cleaned regularly. A 
blocked mesh causes the engine to overheat, which can 
lead to serious damage. Never use a muffler with a 
defective spark arrestor mesh. 
 
Cutting equipment
 
This section describes how to choose and maintain your 
cutting equipment in order to:
• Obtain maximum cutting performance.
• Extend the life of cutting equipment.
 
General rules
 
1 Only use...

 
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General safety precautions
 
Starting
 
• The complete clutch cover and shaft must be fitted before 
the machine is started, otherwise the clutch can come 
loose and cause personal injury.
• Never start the machine indoors. Exhaust fumes can be 
dangerous if inhaled.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no 
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the 
cutting equipment.
• Place the machine on the ground, ensure the cutting 
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• The transport guard must always be fitted to the cutting 
attachment when the machine is being transported or in 
storage.
 
General working instructions
 
Basic safety rules
 
1 Look around you:
• To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot 
affect your control of the machine.
• To ensure that people, animals, etc., do not come into 
contact with the cutting attachment or loose objects that 
are thrown out by the cutting attachment.
• CAUTION! Do not...

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Cutting
• The trimmer is ideal for cutting grass that is difficult to 
reach using a normal lawn mower. Keep the cord parallel 
to the ground when cutting. Avoid pressing the trimmer 
head against the ground as this can ruin the lawn and 
damage the tool.
• Do not allow the trimmer head to constantly come into 
contact with the ground during normal cutting. Constant 
contact of this type can cause damage and wear to the 
trimmer head.
Sweeping
• The fan effect of the...