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Oper ator's manual
531RS, 541RS, 541RST
Please r ead the operator's manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
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  • Page 1 Oper ator’s manual 531RS, 541RS, 541RST Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. 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...

  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 2 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols W ARNING! A clearing saw, Always wear approved protective brushcutter or trimmer can be gloves. dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 3 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM CONTENTS Contents Note the f ollowing before starting: KEY TO SYMBOLS Please read the oper ator's manual carefully. Symbols ..............2 CONTENTS W ARNING! Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing Contents ...............

  • Page 4: Intr Oduction

    The business concept is to develop, manufacture and market motor-driven products for forestry and gardening, as well as for the building and construction industry. Husqvarna ′ s aim is also to be at the front edge for ergonomics, usability, security and environmental protection. That is the reason why we have developed many different features to add to our products within these areas.

  • Page 5: Wha T Is What

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 5 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the brush cutter? Blade (Not all markets) 19 Support flange Grease filler cap, bevel gear 20 Support cup Bevel gear 21 Drive disc Cutting attachment guard 22 Handlebar clamp (RS) Shaft...

  • Page 6: General Safety Preca Utions

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 6 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Impor tant Personal protective equipment IMPORTANT! IMPOR TANT! The clearing saw or grass trimmer is only designed for A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be trimming grass, grass clearing and/or forestry clearing. dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.

  • Page 7: Machine ' S Safety Equipment

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 7 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS BOO TS control and the throttle lockout both move back to their original positions. This movement is controlled by two Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole. independent return springs.
  • Page 8 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 8 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS be chec ked. See instructions under the heading Always use the recommended guard for the cutting Maintenance. attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. W ARNING! Never use a cutting attachment without an approved guard.
  • Page 9 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 9 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECA UTIONS Chec k that the vibration damping element is undamaged Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. and securely attached. WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation.

  • Page 10: Cutting Equipment

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 10 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS attachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left-hand A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass. thread.) Tighten the nut using the socket spanner. General rules The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn that you can turn it by hand.
  • Page 11 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 11 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Sharpening grass knifes and grass blades • See the cutting attachment packaging for correct sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and knifes using a single-cut flat file. • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    • Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the handlebar, (see diagram). Assembling the handlebar and throttle 531RS 541RS • Fit the handlebar in the handlebar clamp on the shaft using four screws. • Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole in the handlebar.

  • Page 13: Connecting Throttle Cable And Stop Switch Wires

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 13 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM ASSEMBLY • Put on the harness and hang the machine from the and the cable position keep 1-2 mm play between the support hook. Now make a final adjustment so that cable lug and the slotted fitting when the throttle the machine is in a comfortable working position when trigger is fully depressed.

  • Page 14: Fitting Blades And Trimmer Heads

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 14 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM ASSEMBLY Fitting blades and trimmer heads • Turn the output shaft until one of the holes in the drive disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear housing. WARNING! • Insert the locking pin into the hole to lock the shaft.

  • Page 15: Fitting The Transport Guard

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 15 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM ASSEMBLY 2-teeth blade opposite direction to the direction of rotation (Caution! left-hand thread). • Insert the blade in the transport guard. Adjusting the harness and brush cutter WARNING! When using a brush cutter it must always be hooked securely to the harness.
  • Page 16 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 16 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM ASSEMBLY Spreading the load on your shoulders 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.

  • Page 17: Fuel Handling

    Mixture 1:50 (2%). transported or in storage. • If HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil is not available, you • Secure the machine during transport. may use another two-stroke oil of good quality that is •...

  • Page 18: Fueling

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 18 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fueling • 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.

  • Page 19: Starting And Stopping

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 19 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM STARTING AND STOPPING Check before starting trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are cracked. • Never use the machine without a guard nor with a defective guard. •...
  • Page 20 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 20 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM STARTING AND STOPPING Choke: Set the choke control in the choke position. use gloves. Do not use a machine with damaged spark plug cap. WARNING! When the engine is started For throttle handles with a start throttle with the choke in either the choke or start throttle positions the cutting lock:...

  • Page 21: Working Techniques

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 21 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM WORKING TECHNIQUES General working instructions Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the machine on the right side of your body. Keep all parts of your body away from the hot surfaces. Keep all IMPORTANT! parts of your body away from the rotating cutting This section describes the basic safety precautions for...
  • Page 22 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 22 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM WORKING TECHNIQUES and gives the operator a convenient and varied WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects. working area to work in. Always wear approved eye protection. Never lean over the cutting attachment guard.
  • Page 23 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 23 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM WORKING TECHNIQUES right is the return stroke. Let the left-hand side of the CAUTION! This technique increases the wear on the blade (between 8 and 12 o’clock) do the cutting. cord. •...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Wash the filter in clean, warm soapy water. Make sure that the filter is dry befor oiling it. Moisten the foam plastic filter with Husqvarna two-stroke engine oil. Put the filter in a plastic bag and pour the filter oil over it.

  • Page 25: Fuel Filter

    The bevel gear is filled with the right quantity of grease at the factory. However, before using the machine you should check that the bevel gear is filled three-quarters full with grease. Use HUSQVARNA special grease. Note: The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need to Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.

  • Page 26: Trouble Shooting

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 26 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM MAINTENANCE Trouble shooting Starting failure Check Possible Cause Action Set the stop switch to the start Stop button Stop position position. Adjust or replace the pawls. Starter pawls Binding pawls Clean around the pawls. Contact a servicing dealer.

  • Page 27: Maintenance Schedule

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 27 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance steps 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.

  • Page 28: Technical D Atat Echnical Data

    H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 28 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Technical data 531RS 541RS 541RST Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 33,6 41,5 41,5 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm Idle speed, rpm 2500 2500 2500 Recommended max. speed, rpm...
  • Page 29 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 29 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM TECHNICAL DATA Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no. Multi 255-3 (Ø 255 3 teeth) 584 40 43-01 Grass blade/grass cutter Grass 275-4 (Ø 275 4 teeth) 584 40 43-01 Grass 255-4 1"...
  • Page 30 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 30 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM...
  • Page 31 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 31 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM Super Auto II Super Auto II 1 " 4,0 m 15 cm ~2,0 m 6 " 6,5 ' 15 cm 6 "...
  • Page 32 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 32 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM T35, T35x 8,5 m 10 cm 4" 4,3 m "Clic" 15 cm 6"...
  • Page 33 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 33 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM T45, T45x 10 m 10 cm 4" 4,3 m 15 cm "Clic" 6"...
  • Page 34 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 34 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM T55x A 2,7 - 4,0 mm / .105 - .160" B 8 m / 26’ C 15 cm / 5.9" "Clic" 15 cm 6"...
  • Page 35 H1159211-26,170911.fm Page 36 Monday, September 11, 2017 10:20 AM PT104...
  • Page 36 Original instructions 1159211-26 ´®z+[5,¶6]¨ ´®z+[5,¶6]¨ 2017-09-11...

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