Operator′s manual

343F 345FX 345FXT 343FR

343FRM 343R 345RX
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions
before using the machine.
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 KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols
WARNING! Clearing saws, Wear sturdy, non-slip boots.
brushcutters and trimmers can be
dangerous! Careless or incorrect
use can result in serious or fatal
injury to the operator or others. It is
extremely important that you read
and understand the contents of the Only use non-metallic, flexible
operator’s manual. cutting attachments, i.e. trimmer
heads with trimmer cord.
Please read the operator’s manual
carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before
using the machine. Noise emission to the environment
according to the European
Always wear: Community’s Directive. The
machine’s emission is specified in
• A protective helmet where there
chapter Technical data and on label.
is a risk of falling objects
• Approved hearing protection
• Approved eye protection Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special
certification requirements for certain markets.
Max. speed of output shaft, rpm
Switch off the engine by moving the
stop switch to the STOP position
before carrying out any checks or
This product is in accordance with maintenance.
applicable EC directives.

Always wear approved protective

gloves.
Watch out for thrown objects and
ricochets.

Regular cleaning is required.

The operator of the machine must
ensure, while working, that no 15 m
15 m
persons or animals come closer than 50FT 50FT

15 metres.
Visual check.
Machines fitted with saw blades or
grass blades can be thrown violently
to the side when the blade comes
into contact with a fixed object. This is
called blade thrust. The blade is Approved eye protection must always
capable of amputating an arm or leg. be used.
Always keep people and animals at least 15 metres from
the machine.

Always wear approved protective

gloves.

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 CONTENTS
Contents Winter use ............................................................. 34
KEY TO SYMBOLS Maintenance schedule .......................................... 35
Symbols ................................................................ 2 TECHNICAL DATA
CONTENTS Technical data ....................................................... 36
Contents ............................................................... 3 EC-declaration of conformity ................................ 41
Note the following before starting: ........................ 3
Note the following before
INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer, .................................................... 4 starting:
WHAT IS WHAT? Please read the operator’s manual carefully.
What is what on the brush cutter? ........................ 5
What is what on the brush cutter? ........................ 6 WARNING! Long-term exposure to noise
What is what on the brush cutter? ........................ 7 ! can result in permanent hearing
impairment. So always use approved
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS hearing protection.
Impor tant .............................................................. 8
Personal protective equipment ............................. 8 WARNING! Under no circumstances may
Machine′s safety equipment .................................
Cutting equipment ................................................
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! the design of the machine be modified
without the permission of the
manufacturer. Always use genuine
ASSEMBLY
accessories. Non-authorized
Assembling the handlebar and throttle ................. 15 modifications and/or accessories can
Transport position, handlebar ............................... 15 result in serious personal injury or the
Assembling the cutting equipment ....................... 16 death of the operator or others.
Fitting the blade guard/combination guard, grass
blade and ball-bearing-mounted support cup ....... 16 WARNING! A clearing saw, brushcutter
Fitting the blade guard and saw blade .................. 17 ! or trimmer can be dangerous if used
incorrectly or carelessly, and can cause
Fitting the trimmer guard and trimmer head Trimmy
SII ......................................................................... 18 serious or fatal injury to the operator or
others. It is extremely important that you
Fitting the shredder blade and the shredder blade read and understand the contents of this
guard (343FRM) ................................................... 18 operator’s manual.
Fitting other guards and cutting attachments ....... 19
Adjusting the harness and brush cutter ................ 20
Standard harness ................................................. 20
Triobalance harness ............................................. 20
FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety ............................................................ 22
Fuel ...................................................................... 22
Fuelling ................................................................. 23
STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting ........................................... 24
Starting and stopping ........................................... 24
WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions ................................ 26
MAINTENANCE
Carburettor ........................................................... 31
Muffler .................................................................. 32
Cooling system ..................................................... 32
Air filter ................................................................. 32
Bevel gear ............................................................ 33
Drive shaft ............................................................ 33
Spark plug ............................................................ 33

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 INTRODUCTION
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 Karl 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. During the more than 300 years of beeing, the Husqvarna factory has produced a lot of different products,
from wood stoves to modern kitchen appliances, sewing machines, bicycles, motorcycles etc. In 1956, the first motor
driven lawn mowers appeared, followed by chain saws in 1959, and it is within this area Husqvarna is working today.
Today Husqvarna is one of the leading manufacturers in the world of forest and garden products, with quality as our
highest priority. The business concept is to develop, manufacture and market motor driven products for forestry and
gardening as well as for building and construction industry. Husqvarna′s aim is also to be in the front edge according to
ergonomics, usability, security and environmental protection. That is the reason why we have developed many different
features to provide our products within these areas.
We are convinced that you will appreciate with great satisfaction the quality and performance of our product for a very
long time to come. The purchase of one of our products gives you access to professional help with repairs and service
whenever this may be necessary. If the retailer who sells your machine is not one of our authorised dealers, ask for the
address of your nearest service workshop.
It is our wish that you will be satisfied with your product and that it will be your companion for a long time. Think of this
operator′s manual as a valuable document. By following its′ content (using, service, maintenance etc) the life span and
the second-hand value of the machine can be extended. If you will sell this machine, make sure that the buyer will get
the operator′s manual.
Thank you for using a Husqvarna product.
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.

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What is what on the brush cutter? (343R, 345RX)

1 Grass blade 18 Locking screw

2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 19 Support cup
3 Bevel gear 20 Support flange
4 Cutting attachment guard 21 Drive disc
5 Shaft 22 Trimmer head
6 Handlebar 23 Spark plug cap and spark plug
7 Throttle control 24 Socket spanner
8 Stop switch 25 Operator′s manual
9 Throttle lockout 26 Transport guard
10 Support eyes for harness 27 Allen key
11 Cylinder cover 28 Carburettor screwdriver
12 Starter handle 29 Locking pin
13 Fuel tank 30 Harness
14 Choke control 31 Locking nut
15 Air purge 32 Start throttle button
16 Air filter cover 33 Adjusting the throttle wire
17 Handle adjustment 34 Metal cup

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What is what on the brush cutter? (343F, 345FX, 345FXT)

1 Saw blade 16 Air filter cover

2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 17 Handle adjustment
3 Bevel gear 18 Locking nut
4 Cutting attachment guard 19 Support flange
5 Shaft 20 Drive disc
6 Handlebar 21 Spark plug
7 Throttle control 22 Socket spanner
8 Stop switch 23 Operator′s manual
9 Throttle lockout 24 Transport guard
10 Support eyes for harness 25 Allen key
11 Cylinder cover 26 Carburettor screwdriver
12 Starter handle 27 Locking pin
13 Fuel tank 28 Harness
14 Choke control 29 Switch for heated handle (345FXT)
15 Air purge

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What is what on the brush cutter? (343FR, 343FRM)

1 Blade 19 Locking nut

2 Grease filler cap, bevel gear 20 Drive disc
3 Bevel gear 21 Support flange
4 Cutting attachment guard 22 Metal cup
5 Shaft 23 Support cup
6 Handlebar 24 Locking screw
7 Throttle control 25 Trimmer head
8 Stop switch 26 Transport guard
9 Throttle lockout 27 Allen key
10 Support eyes for harness 28 Carburettor screwdriver
11 Cylinder cover 29 Locking pin
12 Starter handle 30 Harness
13 Fuel tank 31 Socket spanner
14 Choke control 32 Operator′s manual
15 Air purge 33 Start throttle button
16 Air filter cover 34 Adjusting the throttle wire
17 Handle adjustment 35 Shredder blade (343FRM)
18 Spark plug cap and spark plug

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Important Personal protective equipment
IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for trimming grass, grass A clearing saw, brushcutter or trimmer can be
clearing and/or forestry clearing. dangerous if used incorrectly or carelessly, and can
The only accessories you can operate with this engine cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. It
unit are the cutting attachments we recommend in the is extremely important that you read and understand the
chapter on Technical data. contents of this operator’s manual.

Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk You must use approved personal protective equipment
alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination. equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.
Never use a machine that has been modified in any way
from its original specification. WARNING! Listen out for warning signals
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks, ! or shouts when you are wearing hearing
protection. Always remove your hearing
maintenance and service instructions described in this protection as soon as the engine stops.
manual. Some maintenance and service measures
must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists.
HELMET
See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
A helmet should be worn if the trees being cleared are
All covers, guards and handles must be fitted before
taller than 2 m.
starting. Ensure that the spark plug cap and ignition
lead are undamaged to avoid the risk of electric shock.
The machine operator must ensure that no people or
animals come closer than 15 metres while working.
When several operators are working in the same area
the safety distance should be at least twice the tree HEARING PROTECTION
height and no less than 15 metres. Wear hearing protection that provides adequate noise
reduction.

WARNING! This machine produces an

! electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we EYE PROTECTION
recommend persons with medical Always wear approved eye protection. If you use a visor
implants to consult their physician and then you must also wear approved protective goggles.
the medical implant manufacturer before Approved protective goggles must comply with standard
operating this machine. ANSI Z87.1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.

WARNING! Running an engine in a

! confined or badly ventilated area can
result in death due to asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide poisoning.
GLOVES
Gloves should be worn when necessary, e.g., when fitting
cutting attachments.

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BOOTS Throttle lockout
Wear boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole. The throttle lockout is designed to prevent accidental
operation of the throttle control. When you press the lock
(A) (i.e. when you grasp the handle) it releases the throttle
control (B). When you release the handle the throttle
control and the throttle lockout both move back to their
original positions. This movement is controlled by two
independent return springs. This arrangement means that
CLOTHING the throttle control is automatically locked at the idle
setting.
Wear clothes made of a strong fabric and avoid loose
clothing that can catch on twigs and branches. Always
wear heavy, long pants. Do not wear jewellery, shorts
sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair so it is above shoulder
level.
FIRST AID KIT
Always have a first aid kit nearby.
Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting
when the throttle lockout is released.

Machine′s safety equipment

This section describes the machine′s safety equipment,
its purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be
carried out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the
”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its
positioned on your machine. original position when you release it.
The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk
of accidents can increase if machine maintenance is not
carried out correctly and if service and/or repairs are not
carried out professionally. If you need further information
please contact your nearest service workshop.

IMPORTANT!
All servicing and repair work on the machine requires Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move
special training. This is especially true of the machine′s freely and that the return springs work properly.
safety equipment. If your machine fails any of the
checks described below you must contact your service
agent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee
the availability of professional repairs and service. If the
retailer who sells your machine is not a servicing dealer,
ask him for the address of your nearest service agent.

WARNING! Never use a machine with

See instructions under the heading Start. Start the
! faulty safety equipment. The machine’s
safety equipment must be checked and machine and apply full throttle. Release the throttle and
maintained as described in this section. check that the cutting attachment stops and remains at a
If your machine fails any of these checks standstill. If the cutting attachment rotates with the throttle
contact your service agent to get it in the idle position then the carburettor idle setting must
repaired.

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be checked. See instructions under the heading Vibration damping system
Maintenance.

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. See
Stop switch instructions under the heading Cutting equipment.
The machine′s vibration damping system reduces the
Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
transfer of vibration between the engine unit/cutting
equipment and the machine′s handle unit.

Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when
you move the stop switch to the stop setting.
Regularly check the vibration damping units for cracks or
Cutting attachment guard deformation. Check that the vibration damping element is
undamaged and securely attached.

WARNING! Overexposure to vibration

This guard is intended to prevent loose objects from being ! can lead to circulatory damage or nerve
damage in people who have impaired
thrown towards the operator. The guard also protects the
circulation. Contact your doctor if you
operator from accidental contact with the cutting experience symptoms of overexposure
attachment. to vibration. Such symptoms include
numbness, loss of feeling, tingling,
pricking, pain, loss of strength, changes
in skin colour or condition. These
symptoms normally appear in the
fingers, hands or wrists. The risk
increases at low temperatures.

Quick release
Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. There is an easily accessible, quick release fitted at the
Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is front as a safety precaution in case the engine catches
cracked. fire, or in any other situation that requires you to free
Always use the recommended guard for the cutting yourself from the machine and harness. See instructions
attachment you are using. See chapter on Technical data. under the heading Adjusting the harness and brush

WARNING! Never use a cutting

! attachment without an approved guard.
See the chapter on Technical data. If an
incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can
cause serious personal injury.

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cutter. Certain harnesses also have a quick release fitted If the muffler on your machine is fitted with a spark
to the support hook. arrestor mesh this must be cleaned regularly. A blocked
mesh will cause the engine to overheat and may lead to
serious damage.

Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned.

Once the harness and machine have been adjusted,
check that the harness quick release works correctly.
WARNING! Mufflers fitted with catalytic
Muffler ! converters get very hot during use and
remain so for some time after stopping.
This also applies at idle speed. Contact
can result in burns to the skin.
Remember the risk of fire!
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. A muffler
WARNING! The inside of the muffler
fitted with a catalytic converter is also designed to reduce
harmful exhaust gases. ! contain chemicals that may be
carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these
elements in the event of a damaged
muffler.

WARNING! Bear in mind that:

! The exhaust fumes from the engine are
hot and may contain sparks which can
In countries that have a warm and dry climate there is a start a fire. Never start the machine
significant risk of fire. We therefore fit certain mufflers with indoors or near combustible material!
a spark arrestor mesh. Check whether the muffler on your
machine is fitted with this kind of mesh. Locking nut

A locking nut is used to secure some types of cutting

attachment.

For mufflers it is very important that you follow the

instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your
machine. See instructions under the heading Checking,
maintaining and servicing the machine’s safety
equipment.
Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. When fitting, tighten the nut in the opposite direction to the
direction of rotation of the cutting attachment. To remove
it, undo the nut in the same direction as the cutting
attachment rotates. (CAUTION! The nut has a left-hand
thread.) When loosening and tightening the saw blade
nut, there is a risk of injury from the teeth of the saw blade.
You should therefore always ensure that your hand is
shielded by the blade guard when doing this. Always use
a socket spanner with a shaft that is long enough to allow
this. The arrow in the diagram shows the area where you
Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to
the machine.

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should operate the socket spanner when loosening or
tightening the nut. WARNING! Always stop the engine
! before doing any work on the cutting
attachment. This continues to rotate even
after the throttle has been released.
Ensure that the cutting attachment has
stopped completely and disconnect the
HT lead from the spark plug before you
start to work on it.

WARNING! Using an incorrect cutting

The nylon lining inside the locking nut must not be so worn
! attachment or an incorrectly sharpened
blade increases the risk of blade thrust.
that you can turn it by hand. The lining should offer a
resistance of at least 1.5 Nm. The nut should be replaced Cutting equipment
after it has been put on approx. 10 times.
Saw blades are intended for cutting fibrous types of wood.
Locking screw

The lock screw must be tightened securely for ball-

bearing-mounted support cups.
Grass blades and grass cutters are intended for cutting
coarse grass.

Shredder blades are intended for cutting coarse grass

Cutting equipment and bushes.
This section describes how to choose and maintain your
cutting equipment in order to:
• Reduce the risk of blade thrust.
• Obtain maximum cutting performance.
• Extend the life of cutting equipment.
A trimmer head is intended for trimming grass.
IMPORTANT!
Only use cutting attachments with the guards we
recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
Refer to the instructions for the cutting attachment to
check the correct way to load the cord and the correct General rules
cord diameter.
Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow
our recommendations. Also refer to the instructions on
the blade packaging. Only use cutting attachments with the guards we
Maintain the correct blade setting! Follow our recommend! See the chapter on Technical data.
instructions and use the recommended file gauge.

Keep the teeth of the blade correctly sharpened! Follow

our instructions and use the recommended file gauge. An

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incorrectly sharpened or damaged blade increases the Sharpening the saw blade
risk of accidents.

• See the cutting attachment packaging for correct

sharpening instructions.
A correctly sharpened blade is essential for working
efficiently and to avoid unnecessary wear to the blade and
Keep the correct setting on the saw blade! Follow our brush cutter.
instructions and use the recommended setting tool. An
incorrectly set saw blade increases the risk of jamming
and blade thrust, and damage to the saw blade.

Check the cutting attachment for damage or cracks. A

damaged cutting attachment should always be replaced.

• Make sure that the blade is well supported when you

file it. Use a 5.5 mm round file with a file holder.

Sharpening grass cutters and grass

blades
• The filing angle is 15°. File alternate teeth to the right
and those in between to the left. If the blade has been
heavily pitted by stones it may be necessary to dress
the top edges of the teeth with a flat file, in exceptional
• See the cutting attachment packaging for correct cases. If so, this should be done before filing with a
sharpening instructions. Sharpen blades and cutters round file. The top edges must be filed down by the
using a single-cut flat file. same amount for all the teeth.
• Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of
the blade.

WARNING! Always discard a blade that is Adjust the blade setting. This should be 1 mm.
! bent, twisted, cracked, broken or
damaged in any other way. Never attempt
to straighten a twisted blade so that it
can be reused. Only use original blades
of the specified type.

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Trimmer head

IMPORTANT!
Always ensure the trimmer cord is wound tightly and
evenly around the drum, otherwise the machine will
generate harmful vibration.

• Only use the recommended trimmer heads and

trimmer cords. These have been tested by the
manufacturer to suit a particular engine size. This is
especially important when a fully automatic trimmer
head is used. Only use the recommended cutting
attachment. See the chapter on Technical data.

• Smaller machines generally require small trimmer

heads and vice versa. This is because when clearing
using a cord the engine must throw out the cord
radially from the trimmer head and overcome the
resistance of the grass being cleared.
• The length of the cord is also important. A longer cord
requires greater engine power than a shorter cord of
the same diameter.
• Make sure that the cutter on the trimmer guard is
intact. This is used to cut the cord to the correct length.
• To increase the life of the cord it can be soaked in
water for a couple of days. This will make the line
tougher so that it lasts longer.

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Assembling the handlebar and the machine is in a comfortable working position when
it hangs from the harness.
throttle

CAUTION! Some models have the throttle handle fitted at

the factory.
• Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle.
• Slide the throttle handle onto the right side of the
handlebar, (see diagram).

• Tighten the knob.

Transport position, handlebar

• The handlebar can easily be turned to fit along the

shaft for easier transportation and storage.
• Align the screw hole in the throttle handle with the hole
in the handlebar. • Loosen the knob. Turn the handlebar clockwise so that
the throttle handle rests against the engine.
• Refit the screw in the hole in the rear of the throttle
handle. • Now twist the handlebar around the shaft. Tighten the
knob.
• Screw the screw through the handle and handlebar.
Tighten it.
• Unscrew the knob from the handlebar mounting.
• Position the handlebar as shown. Fit the mounting
components and tighten the knob lightly.
• Fit the transport guard to the cutting attachment.

343R, 345RX 343F, 345FX, 345FXT 343FR, 343FRM

• Put on the harness and hang the machine from the

support hook. Now make a final adjustment so that

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Assembling the cutting • Fit the drive disc (B) on the angle gear’s output shaft.
• Centre the metal cup (P) on the drive disc’s blade
equipment guide.
• Turn the output shaft until one of the holes in the drive
WARNING!
disk aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear
! When fitting the cutting attachment it is housing.
extremely important that the raised
section on the drive disc/support flange • Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft.
engages correctly in the centre hole of • Position the blade (D) with the drive disk (B). Make
the cutting attachment. If the cutting sure that the blade is centered by fitting it to the guide
attachment is fitted incorrectly it can on the drive disk.
result in serious and/or fatal personal
• Fit the support flange (F) on the output shaft so that it
injury.
rests against the blade.

N
E
F
D
WARNING! Never use a cutting P
! attachment without an approved guard.
See the chapter on Technical data. If an B A
incorrect or faulty guard is fitted this can
cause serious personal injury. C
M L
IMPORTANT! If a saw blade or grass blade are to be
used the machine must be equipped with the correct • Screw the support cup (E) onto the output shaft
handlebar, blade guard and harness. threads (CAUTION! Left-hand thread). Tighten to a
torque of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5.0 kpm). Use the socket
spanner in the tool kit. Note that the locking pin (C)
Fitting the blade guard/ must remain inside the gear housing to lock the drive
combination guard, grass blade disk. Hold the shaft of the socket spanner as close to
the blade guard/combination guard as possible.
and ball-bearing-mounted
support cup

• Hang the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the

two hooks on the plate holder (M). Bend the guard
around the shaft and tighten it with the bolt (L) on the
opposite side of the shaft. Use the locking pin (C).
Place the locking pin in the groove on the screw head
and tighten. See diagram.
WARNING! Tighten the lock screw (N) in
L ! the center hole of the support cup.
Tighten to a torque of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5.0
kpm), CAUTION! Left-hand thread. If the
M lock screw is not fitted in the support
cup, there is a risk that the support cup
C will come unscrewed. This means that
the blade will also come loose, which
A could result in serious or fatal injury to
the operator or others.
CAUTION! Always use the recommended guard for the
cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on
Technical data.

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Fitting the blade guard and saw • Place the blade (D) and support flange (F) on the
output shaft.
blade
G
F
CAUTION! Always use the recommended guard for the D
cutting attachment you are using. See chapter on
Technical data.

343F, 345FX, 345FXT B

• The blade guard (A) is fitted using 4 screws (L) as
shown.

L C
A • Fit the nut (G). The nut must be tightened to a torque
of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5 kpm). Use the socket spanner in
the tool kit. Hold the shaft of the spanner as close to
the blade guard as possible. To tighten the nut, turn
the spanner in the opposite direction to the direction
343FR, 343FRM, 343R, 345RX of rotation (Caution! left-hand thread).
• Fit the holder (R) and bracket (J) with 2 bolts (H) on
the gear housing.
• Then fasten the blade guard (A) with 4 bolts (L) in the
holder (N).

H
J
When loosening and tightening the saw blade nut, there
is a risk of injury from the teeth of the saw blade. You
K should therefore always ensure that your hand is shielded
R by the blade guard when doing this. Always use a socket
spanner with a shaft that is long enough to allow this. The
L arrow in the diagram shows the area where you should
operate the socket spanner when loosening or tightening
A the nut.
• Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft.
• Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive
disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear
housing.
• Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft.

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Fitting the trimmer guard and Fitting the shredder blade and the
trimmer head Trimmy SII shredder blade guard (343FRM)

• Fit the correct trimmer guard (A) for use with the • Fit the holder (K) and bracket (J) with 4 bolts (H) on
trimmer head. Hang the trimmer guard/combination the gear housing.
guard (A) on the two hooks on the plate holder (M).
Bend the guard around the shaft and tighten it with the H
bolt (L) on the opposite side of the shaft. Use the
locking pin (C). Place the locking pin in the groove on
the screw head and tighten. See diagram.
J
L
M
C
K
A
• Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft.
• Then fasten the shredder blade guard (A) with 4 bolts
H in the holder as shown.

P
B
C
• Centre the metal cup (P) on the drive disc’s blade
guide. A
• Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive
disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear
housing.
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• Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft.
• Screw on the trimmer head (H) in the opposite
direction to the direction of rotation.

H
C
• Tighten the trimmer head to a torque of 35-50 Nm
(3.5-5 kpm).
• To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse
order.

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• Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft. Fitting other guards and cutting
attachments

• Fit the trimmer guard/combination guard (A) intended

G for use with the trimmer head/plastic blades. Hang the
trimmer guard/combination guard (A) on the two
hooks on the plate holder (M). Bend the guard around
F the shaft and tighten it with the bolt (L) on the opposite
side of the shaft. Use the locking pin (C). Place the
locking pin in the groove on the screw head and
tighten. See diagram.
D
L
B M
C
C A
• Fit the drive disc (B) on the output shaft.

P
• Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive
disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear B
housing.
• Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft.
C
• Place the shredder blade (D) and support flange (F) • Centre the metal cup (P) on the drive disc’s blade
on the output shaft. guide.

• Fit the nut (G). The nut must be tightened to a torque • Turn the blade shaft until one of the holes in the drive
of 35-50 Nm (3.5-5 kpm). Use the socket spanner in disc aligns with the corresponding hole in the gear
the tool kit. Hold the shaft of the spanner as close to housing.
the shredder blade guard as possible. • Insert the locking pin (C) in the hole to lock the shaft.
• Screw on the trimmer head/plastic blades (H) in the
opposite direction to the direction of rotation.
• To dismantle, follow the instructions in the reverse
order.

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 ASSEMBLY
Adjusting the harness and brush Adjust the height using the strap on the harness for
the support hook.
cutter
WARNING! When using a brush cutter it
! must always be hooked securely to the
harness. Otherwise you will be unable to
control the brush cutter safely and this
can result in injury to yourself or others.
Never use a harness with a defective
quick release.

Standard harness 2 Grass clearing

The machine should be supported in a harness when
grass clearing so that the cutting equipment is parallel
to the ground.
Safety release
At the front is an easily accessible, quick release. Use this
if the engine catches fire or in any other emergency
situation that requires you to free yourself from the
machine and harness.

Triobalance harness

Spreading the load on your shoulders

Safety release
A well-adjusted harness and machine makes work much
Push down the red release lever to release the machine
easier. Adjust the harness for the best working position.
from the harness.
Tension the side straps so that the weight is evenly
distributed across both shoulders.

Adjusting the harness

Correct height 1 Tighten the hip strap so that it sits securely.
1 Forestry clearing
The machine should be supported in a harness when
forestry clearing so that the cutting equipment is
angled slightly forwards in relation to the ground.

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2 Tighten the chest strap under your left arm so that it Correct balance
fits closely around your body.
1 Forestry clearing
The machine is balanced by moving the suspension
ring on the machine forwards or backwards. On some
models the suspension ring is fixed, however, this will
then have a number of holes for the support hook. The
machine is correctly balanced when it freely hangs
horizontally from the support hook. In this way the risk
of hitting stones is reduced if you need to release the
handlebar.
3 Adjust the shoulder strap to distribute the load evenly
across your shoulders. Press downwards on the
suspension hook to load the harness.

2 Grass clearing
Let the blade balance at a comfortable cutting height,
i.e. close to the ground.
4 Adjust the height of the suspension hook as described
in the instructions for the standard harness. (Forestry
clearing)

5 If you need to lower the suspension hook, for trimming

for example, move the suspension strap (A) to the
lower mounting point on the backplate.
6 The elastic strap (B) can be tightened to transfer more
load from the shoulder straps to the hip strap.

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 FUEL HANDLING
Fuel safety Petrol
Never start the machine:
1 If you have spilt fuel on it. Wipe off the spillage and
allow remaining fuel to evaporate.
CAUTION! Always use a quality petrol/oil mixture at least
2 If you have spilt fuel on yourself or your clothes, 90 octane (RON). If your machine is equipped with a
change your clothes. Wash any part of your body that catalytic converter (see chapter on Technical data) always
has come in contact with fuel. Use soap and water. use a good quality unleaded petrol/oil mixture. Leaded
3 If the machine is leaking fuel. Check regularly for petrol will destroy the catalytic converter.
leaks from the fuel cap and fuel lines. Use low-emission petrol, also known as alkylate petrol, if
it is available.
Transport and storage
• Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there
is no risk of any leakage or fumes coming into contact
with sparks or naked flames, for example, from
electrical machinery, electric motors, electrical relays/
switches or boilers.
• When storing and transporting fuel always use
approved containers intended for this purpose.
• When storing the machine for long periods the fuel • The lowest octane recommended is 90 (RON). If you
tank must be emptied. Contact your local petrol run the engine on a lower octane grade than 90 so-
station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel. called knocking can occur. This gives rise to a high
• Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete engine temperature, which can result in serious
service is carried out before long-term storage. engine damage.

• The transport guard must always be fitted to the • When working at continuous high revs a higher octane
cutting attachment when the machine is being rating is recommended.
transported or in storage. Two-stroke oil
• Secure the machine during transport.
• For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA
two-stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for
WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. our air-cooled two-stroke engines.
! Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion
and inhaling fumes. • Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled
engines, sometimes referred to as outboard oil (rated
TCW).
Fuel • Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.
CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke • A poor oil quality and/or too high oil/fuel ratio may
engine and must always been run using a mixture of jeopardise function and decrease the life time of
petrol and two-stroke oil. It is important to accurately catalytic converters.
measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the
correct mixture is obtained. When mixing small amounts • Mixing ratio
of fuel, even small inaccuracies can drastically affect the 1:50 (2%) with HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil.
ratio of the mixture.
1:33 (3%) with oils class JASO FB or ISO EGB
formulated for air-cooled, two-stroke engines.
WARNING! Fuel and fuel fumes are
! highly inflammable and can cause
serious injury when inhaled or allowed to Petrol, litre
Two-stroke oil, litre

come in contact with the skin. For this 2% (1:50) 3% (1:33)

reason observe caution when handling 5 0,10 0,15
fuel and make sure there is adequate
ventilation. 10 0,20 0,30
15 0,30 0,45
20 0,40 0,60

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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. Add the remaining amount of WARNING! Taking the following
petrol. ! precautions, will lessen the risk of fire:
• Mix (shake) the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling
the machine’s fuel tank. Do not smoke or place hot objects near
fuel.

Always shut off the engine before

refuelling.

Always stop the engine and let it cool for

a few minutes before refuelling.

When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly

so that any excess pressure is released
gently.

Tighten the fuel cap carefully after

refuelling.

Always move the machine away from the

refuelling area before starting.
• Do not mix more than one month’s supply of fuel at a
time. • Always use a fuel container with an anti-spill valve.

• If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank • Clean the area around the fuel cap. Contamination in
should be emptied and cleaned. the tank can cause operating problems.
• Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the
WARNING! The catalytic converter container before filling the tank.
! muffler gets very hot during and after
use. This also applies during idling. Be
aware of the fire hazard, especially when
working near flammable substances and/
or vapours.

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 STARTING AND STOPPING
Check before starting Starting and stopping

• Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed

at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The
WARNING! The complete clutch cover
most common reason why cracks are formed is that
sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the ! and shaft must be fitted before the
machine is started, otherwise the clutch
teeth while sharpening or that the blade has been
can come loose and cause personal
used with dull teeth. Discard a blade if cracks are
injury.
found.
Always move the machine away from the
refuelling area before starting. Place the
machine on a flat surface. Ensure the
cutting attachment cannot come into
contact with any object.

Make sure no unauthorised persons are

in the working area, otherwise there is a
• Check that the support flange is not cracked due to risk of serious personal injury. The safety
fatigue or due to being tightened too much. Discard distance is 15 metres.
the support flange if it is cracked.
Cold engine
Ignition: Set the stop switch to the start position.
Choke: Set the choke control (A) in the choke position.
Primer bulb: Press the air purge diaphragm (B)
repeatedly until fuel begins to fill the diaphragm. The
diaphragm need not be completely filled.
• 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 Nm.

• Check that the blade guard is not damaged or

cracked. Replace the blade guard if it is exposed to
impact or is cracked.
Check that the trimmer head and trimmer guard are not
damaged or cracked. Replace the trimmer head or
trimmer guard if they have been exposed to impact or are Warm engine
cracked.
Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine but
without setting the choke control in the choke position.
Start throttle: (343F, 345FX, 345FXT, 343FR, 343FRM,
343R, 345RX)
Set the throttle to the start position by moving the choke
control to the choke position and then returning it to its
original position.
Start throttle: (343FR, 343FRM, 343R, 345RX)
• Never use the machine without a guard nor with a Set the throttle to the start position by first pressing the
defective guard. throttle lockout and the throttle trigger, then pressing the
start throttle button (A). Then release the throttle lockout
• All covers must be correctly fitted and undamaged
and the throttle trigger, followed by the start throttle
before you start the machine.
button. The throttle function is now activated. To return the

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engine to idle, press the throttle lockout and throttle CAUTION! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and
trigger again. do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully
extended. This can damage the machine.

Decompression valve
If the machine is fitted with a decompression valve (A):
Press the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder and Stopping
make starting easier. You should always use the
decompression valve when starting the machine. Once 343FR, 343FRM, 343R, 345RX
the machine has started the valve will automatically return Stop the engine by switching off the ignition.
to its original setting.

343F, 345FX, 345FXT

Starting

WARNING! When the engine is started

! with the choke in either the choke or
start throttle positions the cutting
attachment will start to rotate
immediately.

Hold the body of the machine on the ground using your

left hand (CAUTION! Not with your foot!). Grip the starter Heated handles
handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until
you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now (345FXT)
quickly and powerfully pull the cord. Never twist the Models equipped with heating elements in the handles
starter cord around your hand. have an on/off switch on the throttle handle to control the
Repeat pulling the cord until the engine starts. When the heat. Both the left and right handles have heating
engine starts. return choke control to run position and elements that automatically maintain a temperature of
apply full throttle; the throttle will automatically disengage roughly 70° when the heat is turned on.
from the start setting.

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 WORKING TECHNIQUES
General working instructions yourself incorrectly or make the cut in the wrong place
the tree may hit you or the machine and cause you to
lose control. Both situations can cause serious
IMPORTANT! personal injury.
This section describes the basic safety precautions for
working with brush cutters and trimmers.
If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain
how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your
dealer or your service workshop.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
You must understand the difference between forestry
clearing, grass clearing and grass trimming before use. 6 Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
7 Always hold the machine with both hands. Hold the
machine on the right side of your body.
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 use the machine unless you are
able to call for help in the event of an accident.
2 Inspect the working area. Remove all loose objects,
such as stones, broken glass, nails, steel wire, string,
etc. that could be thrown out or become wrapped
around the cutting attachment.
8 Keep the cutting attachment below waist level.
3 Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as
9 Switch off the engine before moving to another area.
dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc.
Fit the transport guard before carrying or transporting
Working in bad weather is tiring and often brings
the equipment any distance.
added risks, such as icy ground, unpredictable felling
direction, etc. 10 Never put the machine down with the engine running
unless you have it in clear sight.
4 Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the
area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, The ABC of clearing
branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move
suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping • Always use the correct equipment.
ground. • Make sure the equipment is well adjusted.
• Follow the safety precautions.
• Organise your work carefully.
• Always use full throttle when starting to cut with the
blade.
• Always use sharp blades.
• Avoid stones.

5 Take great care when cutting a tree that is in tension.

A tree that is in tension may spring back to its normal
position before or after being cut. If you position

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• Control the felling direction (take advantage of the Working methods
wind).
WARNING! Machines fitted with saw
WARNING! Neither the operator of the ! blades or grass blades can be thrown
! machine nor anyone else may attempt to
remove the cut material while the engine
violently to the side when the blade
comes into contact with a fixed object.
is running or the cutting equipment is This is called blade thrust. A blade thrust
rotating, as this can result in serious can be violent enough to cause the
injury. machine and/or operator to be propelled
in any direction, and possibly lose
Stop the engine and cutting equipment control of the machine. Blade thrust can
before you remove material that has occur without warning if the machine
wound around the blade shaft as snags, stalls or binds. Blade thrust is
otherwise there is a risk of injury. The more likely to occur in areas where it is
bevel gear can get hot during use and difficult to see the material being cut.
may remain so for a while afterwards. You
could get burnt if you touch it. Avoid cutting with the area of the blade
between the 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock
positions. Because of the speed of
WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects. rotation of the blade, blade thrust can
! Always wear approved eye protection.
Never lean over the cutting attachment
occur if you attempt to cut thick stems
with this area of the blade.
guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be
thrown up into the eyes causing
• Before you start clearing, check the clearing area, the
blindness or serious injury.
type of terrain, the slope of the ground, whether there
Keep unauthorised persons at a are stones, hollows etc.
distance. Children, animals, onlookers • Start at whichever end of the area is easiest, and clear
and helpers should be kept outside the an open space from which to work.
safety zone of 15 m. Stop the machine
• Work systematically to and fro across the area,
immediately if anyone approaches. Never
clearing a width of around 4-5 m on each pass. This
swing the machine around without first
checking behind you to make sure no- exploits the full reach of the machine in both directions
one is within the safety zone. and gives the operator a convenient and varied
working area to work in.

WARNING! Sometimes branches or

! grass get caught between the guard and
cutting attachment. Always stop the
engine before cleaning.

• Clear a strip around 75 m long. Move your fuel can as

work progresses.
• On sloping ground you should work along the slope. It
is much easier to work along a slope than it is to work
up and down it.
• You should plan the strip so that you avoid going over
ditches or other obstacles on the ground. You should
also orient the strip to take advantage of wind

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conditions, so that cleared stems fall in the cleared 3 o’clock and 5 o’clock so that the direction of rotation
area of the stand. of the blade pushes the bottom of the tree to the left.

• To fell a tree forwards, the bottom of the tree should be

pulled backwards. Pull the blade backwards with a
quick, firm movement.
Forestry clearing using a saw blade

• The risk of blade thrust increases with increasing

stem size. You should therefore avoid cutting with the
area of the blade between 12 o'clock and 3 o'clock.
• Large stems must be cut from two sides. First
determine which direction the stem will fall. Make the
first cut on the felling side. Then finish cutting the stem
from the other 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.

• To fell to the left, the bottom of the tree should be

pushed to the right. Tilt the blade and bring it
diagonally down to the right, exerting firm pressure. At
the same time push the stem using the blade guard.
Cut with the area of the blade between 3 o’clock and
5 o’clock. Apply full throttle before advancing the
blade.

• If the stems are tightly packed, adapt your walking

pace to suit.
• To fell to the right, the bottom of the tree should be • If the blade jams in a stem, never jerk the machine
pushed to the left. Tilt the blade and bring it diagonally free. If you do this the blade, bevel gear, shaft or
up to the right. Cut with the area of the blade between handlebar may be damaged. Release the handles,
grip the shaft with both hands and gently pull the
machine free.

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Brush cutting with a saw blade • Let the support cup rest lightly against the ground. It
is used to protect the blade from hitting the ground.
• Reduce the risk of material wrapping around the blade
by following these instructions:
• Thin stems and brush are mown down. Work with a 1 Always work at full throttle.
sawing movement, swinging sideways. 2 Avoid the previously cut material during the return
• Try to cut several stems in a single sawing movement. stroke.
• With groups of hardwood stems, first clear around the • Stop the engine, unclip the harness and place the
group. Start by cutting the stems high up around the machine on the ground before you start to collect the
outside of the group to avoid jamming. Then cut the cut material.
stems to the required height. Now try to reach in with
the blade and cut from the centre of the group. If it is Grass trimming with a trimmer head
still difficult to gain access, cut the stems high up and
let them fall. This will reduce the risk of jamming.

Trimming
• Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an
angle. It is the end of the cord that does the work. Let
the cord work at its own pace. Never press the cord
into the area to be cut.

• The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up

against walls, fences, trees and borders, however it
can also damage sensitive bark on trees and bushes,
Grass clearing using a grass blade and damage fence posts.
• Reduce the risk of damaging plants by shortening the
cord to 10-12 cm and reducing the engine speed.

• Grass blades and grass cutters must not be used on Clearing

woody stems. • The clearing technique removes all unwanted
• A grass blade is used for all types of tall or coarse vegetation. Keep the trimmer head just above the
grass. ground and tilt it. Let the end of the cord strike the
ground around trees, posts, statues and the like.
• The grass is cut down with a sideways, swinging CAUTION! This technique increases the wear on the
movement, where the movement from right-to-left is cord.
the clearing stroke and the movement from left-to-
right is the return stroke. Let the left-hand side of the
blade (between 8 and 12 o’clock) do the cutting.

• The cord wears quicker and must be fed forward more

often when working against stones, brick, concrete,
metal fences, etc., than when coming into contact with
trees and wooden fences.

• If the blade is angled to the left when clearing grass, • When trimming and clearing you should use less than
the grass will collect in a line, which makes it easier to full throttle so that the cord lasts longer and to reduce
collect, e.g. by raking. the wear on the trimmer head.

• Try to work rhythmically. Stand firmly with your feet

apart. Move forward after the return stroke and stand
firmly again.
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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 rotating cord can be used for
quick and easy clearing up. Hold the cord parallel to
and above the area to be swept and move the tool to
and fro.

• When cutting and sweeping you should use full

throttle to obtain the best results.

Shredding dense vegetation with a

shredder blade
• The brush cutter is used to ”shred” vegetation, i.e. by
woking it up and down through dense grass and
brush.

• The shredder blade must not be used on vegetation

with a stem diameter larger than 2 cm.

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Carburettor Adjustment of the idle speed
Your Husqvarna product has been designed and Before any adjustments are made, make sure that the air
manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful filter is clean and the air filter cover is fitted.
emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel Adjust the idle speed using the idle adjustment screw T, if
the engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run it is necessary to readjust. First turn the idle adjustment
at peak performance and to minimise harmful exhaust screw T clockwise until the cutting attachment starts to
emissions after the running-in period, ask your dealer/ rotate. Then turn the screw anticlockwise until the cutting
service workshop (who will have a rev counter at their attachment stops. The idle speed is correctly adjusted
disposal) to adjust your carburettor. when the engine will run smoothly in every position. The
idle speed should also be well below the speed at which
Function the cutting attachment starts to rotate.

• The carburettor governs the engine’s speed via the

throttle control. Air and fuel are mixed in the
carburettor. The air/fuel mixture is adjustable. Correct
adjustment is essential to get the best performance
from the machine.
• Adjusting the carburettor means that the engine is
adapted to local operating conditions, e.g. climate,
altitude, petrol and the type of 2-stroke oil.
• The carburettor has three adjustment controls:
Rec. idle speed: See the Technical data section.
L = Low speed jet
H = High speed jet WARNING! If the idle speed cannot be
T = Idle adjustment screw ! adjusted so that the cutting attachment
stops, contact your dealer/service
workshop. Do not use the machine until
it has been correctly adjusted or
repaired.

Adjusting the start throttle speed (343FR,

343FRM, 343R, 345RX)
The correct start throttle speed is set by means of an
• The L and H-jets are used to adjust the supply of fuel adjuster on the rear of the handle next to the cable. Use
to match the rate that air is admitted, which is this screw (5 mm Allen screw) to increase or decrease the
controlled with the throttle. If they are screwed start throttle speed.
clockwise the air/fuel ratio becomes leaner (less fuel)
and if they are turned anti-clockwise the ratio
becomes richer (more fuel). A lean mixture gives a
higher engine speed and a rich mixture gives a lower
engine speed.
• The T-screw regulates the throttle setting at idle
speed. If the T-screw is turned clockwise this gives a
higher idle speed; turning it anti-clockwise gives a
lower idle speed.

Basic setting
• The basic carburettor settings are adjusted during 5 mm
testing at the factory. The basic setting is richer than
Proceed as follows:
the optimal setting and should be maintained for the
first few hours the machine is in use. The carburettor 1 Run the machine at idle.
should then be finely adjusted. Fine adjustment 2 Press the start throttle lock as described under the
should be carried out by a skilled technician. heading Starting and stopping.
CAUTION! If the cutting attachment rotates when the 3 If the start throttle speed is too low (below 4000 rpm),
engine is idling the idle adjustment screw T should be turn the adjuster screw A clockwise until the cutting
turned anti-clockwise until the cutting attachment stops.

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attachment starts to rotate. Then turn A clockwise a The cooling system consists of:
further 1/2 turn.
4 If the start throttle speed is too high (above 6500 rpm), 4
turn the adjuster screw A anti-clockwise until the
cutting attachment stops. Then turn adjuster screw A
clockwise a further 1/2 turn. 3
Muffler

CAUTION! Some mufflers are fitted with a catalytic

converter. See chapter on Technical data to see whether 2
your machine is fitted with a catalytic converter.
The muffler is designed to reduce the noise level and to
1
direct the exhaust gases away from the operator. The 1 Air intake on the starter.
exhaust gases are hot and can contain sparks, which may 2 Fins on the flywheel.
cause fire if directed against dry and combustible
material. 3 Cooling fins on the cylinder.
Some mufflers are equipped with a special spark arrestor 4 Cylinder cover (directs cold air over the cylinder).
mesh. If your machine has this type of muffler, you should Clean the cooling system with a brush once a week, more
clean the mesh at least once a week. This is best done often in demanding conditions. A dirty or blocked cooling
with a wire brush. system results in the machine overheating which causes
On mufflers without a catalytic converter the mesh should damage to the piston and cylinder.
be cleaned weekly, or replaced if necessary. On mufflers
fitted with a catalytic converter the mesh should be Air filter
checked, and if necessary cleaned, monthly. If the mesh
is damaged it should be replaced.
If the mesh is frequently blocked, this can be a sign that
the performance of the catalytic converter is impaired. The air filter must be regularly cleaned to remove dust
Contact your dealer to inspect the muffler. A blocked and dirt in order to avoid:
mesh will cause the machine to overheat and result in
• Carburettor malfunctions
damage to the cylinder and piston.
• Starting problems
• Loss of engine power
• Unnecessary wear to engine parts.
• Excessive fuel consumption.
Clean the filter every 25 hours, or more regularly if
conditions are exceptionally dusty.
CAUTION! Never use a machine with a defective muffler.
Cleaning the air filter
WARNING! Mufflers fitted with catalytic Remove the air filter cover and take out the filter. Blow
! converters get very hot during use and
remain so for some time after stopping.
clean with compressed air.

This also applies at idle speed. Contact

can result in burns to the skin.
Remember the risk of fire!

Cooling system

To achieve correct operating temperature, the machine

must be equipped with a cooling system. An oiled foam plastic filter (available as an accessory)
must be used if the machine is operated in extremely

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dusty conditions. See instructions under the heading Drive shaft
Oiling the air filter.

The drive shaft must be greased every three months

during full-time use. Contact your dealer if you are
uncertain about the procedure.

Oiling the air filter Spark plug

Always use HUSQVARNA filter oil, art. no. 531 00 92-48. The spark plug condition is influenced by:
The filter oil contains a solvent to make it spread evenly
through the filter. You should therefore avoid skin contact. • Incorrect carburettor adjustment.

Put the filter in a plastic bag and pour the filter oil over it. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type
Knead the plastic bag to distribute the oil. Squeeze the of oil).
excess oil out of the filter inside the plastic bag and pour • A dirty air filter.
off the excess before fitting the filter to the machine. Never These factors cause deposits on the spark plug
use common engine oil. This would drain through the filter electrodes, which may result in operating problems and
quite quickly and collect in the bottom. starting difficulties.
If the machine is low on power, difficult to start or runs
poorly at idle speed: always check the spark plug first
before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty,
clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0.5 mm. The
spark plug should be replaced after about a month in
operation or earlier if necessary.

An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be
cleaned completely. The filter must therefore be replaced
with a new one at regular intervals. A damaged air filter
must always be replaced.

Bevel gear

CAUTION! Always use the recommended spark plug

The bevel gear is filled with the right quantity of grease at type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/
the factory. However, before using the machine you cylinder. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a
should check that the bevel gear is filled three-quarters suppressor.
full with grease. Use HUSQVARNA special grease.
The grease in the bevel gear does not normally need to
be changed except if repairs are carried out.

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 MAINTENANCE
Winter use IMPORTANT! Any maintenance other than that
Running problems can occur when using the machine in described in this manual must be carried out by your
the cold and snowy conditions caused by: servicing dealer (retailer).
• Too low engine temperature.
• Icing of the air filter and carburettor.
Special measures are therefore often required:
• Partly mask the air inlet on the starter to increase the
working temperature of the engine.
• Preheat the intake air to the carburettor by using the
heat from the cylinder.

Temperature 5°C or colder:

The air filter holder is prepared so it can be changed for
use in the cold. Remove the air filter cover and air filter.
Turn the winter cover anticlockwise using a screwdriver so
that the preheated air from the engine can pass inside the
carburettor compartment and prevent, for example, the air
filter from icing up (see figure).

For temperatures below 5°C and/or in snow conditions

there is also:
• a special cover for the starter housing
• a cover for cylinder cover’s air inlet should be fitted as
illustrated.

These reduce the cooling air and prevent large amounts

of snow from being sucked into the engine.

IMPORTANT! The machine MUST be returned to its

standard design at temperatures warmer than 5°C .
Otherwise there is a risk of overheating resulting in
serious engine damage.

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 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 authorized service workshop.

Daily Weekly Monthly

Maintenance
maintenance maintenance maintenance
Clean the outside of the machine. X
Check that the harness is not damaged. X
Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from
X
a safety point of view.
Check that the handle and handlebar are undamaged and secured
X
correctly.
Check that the stop switch works correctly. X
Check that the cutting attachment does not rotate at idle. X
Clean the air filter. Replace if necessary. X
Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. Replace the guard
X
if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked.
Check that the blade is correctly centred, is sharp, and is not cracked.
An off-centre blade will cause vibration that could result in damage to X
the machine.
Check that the trimmer head is undamaged and not cracked. Replace
X
the trimmer head if necessary.
Check that the locking nut of the cutting equipment is tighten correctly. X
Check that the locking screw is tightened when using a support cup with
X
bearings.
Check that the transport guard for the blade is intact and that it can be
X
secured correctly.
Check that nuts and screws are tight. X
Check that there are no fuel leaks from the engine, tank or fuel lines. X
Check the starter and starter cord. X
Check that the vibration damping elements are not damaged. X
Clean the outside of the spark plug. Remove it and check the electrode
gap. Adjust the gap to 0.5 mm or replace the spark plug. Check that the X
spark plug is fitted with a suppressor.
Clean the machine’s cooling system. X
Clean or replace the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler (only applies to
X
mufflers without a catalytic converter).
Clean the outside of the carburettor and the space around it. X
Check that the bevel gear is filled three-quarters full with lubricant. Fill if
X
necessary using special grease.
Check that the safety release on the harness is not damaged and works. X
Check the fuel filter from contamination and the fuel hose from cracks
X
or other defects. Replace if necessary.
Check all cables and connections. X
Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum for wear. Replace
X
if necessary by an autorized service workshop.
Replace the spark plug. Check that the spark plug is fitted with a
X
suppressor.
Check and clean the spark arrestor mesh on the muffler (only applies to
X
mufflers fitted with a catalytic converter).
Lubricate the drive shaft with the special grease. Do this every three months.
Replace the vibration damping elements after each season, however, at
least once a year.

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 TECHNICAL DATA
Technical data
343R 345RX 343F
Engine
Cylinder displacement, cm3 45 45 45
Cylinder bore, mm 42 42 42
Stroke, mm 32,5 32,5 32,5
Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800 2800
Recommended max. speed, rpm 12500 12500 13500
Speed of output shaft, rpm 9000 9000 10500
Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893, kW/ rpm 2,0/9000 2,0/9000 2,0/9000
Catalytic converter muffler No Yes No
Ignition system
Spark plug Champion RCJ 6Y Champion RCJ 6Y Champion RCJ 6Y
Electrode gap, mm 0,5 0,5 0,5
Fuel and lubrication system
Fuel tank capacity, litre 0,9 0,9 0,9
Weight
Weight without fuel, cutting attachment and guard, kg 8,2 7,9 7,9
Noise emissions
(see note 1)
Sound power level, measured dB(A) 114 114 114
Sound power level, guaranteed LWA dB(A) 116 116 116
Sound levels
(see note 2)
Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear,
measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22868,
dB(A):
Equipped with trimmer head (original) 99 99 -
Equipped with grass blade (original) 101 100 -
Equipped with saw blade (original) - - 101
Vibration levels
(see note 3)
Equivalent vibration levels (ahv,eq) at handles, measured
according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22867, m/s2
Equipped with trimmer head (original), left/right 3,2/3,7 2,0/2,2 -
Equipped with grass blade (original), left/right 3,0/3,6 2,1/2,4 -
Equipped with saw blade (original), left/right - - 3,3/3,7

Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (LWA) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/
EC. Reported sound power level for the machine has been measured with the original cutting attachment that gives the
highest level. The difference between guaranteed and measured sound power is that the guaranteed sound power also
includes dispersion in the measurement result and the variations between different machines of the same model
according to Directive 2000/14/EC.
Note 2: Reported data for equivalent sound pressure level for the machine has a typical statistical dispersion (standard
deviation) of 1 dB (A).
Note 3: Reported data for equivalent vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 m/s2.

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 TECHNICAL DATA
345FX 345FXT
Engine
Cylinder displacement, cm3 43 43
Cylinder bore, mm 41 41
Stroke, mm 32,5 32,5
Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800
Recommended max. speed, rpm 13500 13500
Speed of output shaft, rpm 10500 10500
Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893, kW/ rpm 2,1/9600 2,1/9600
Catalytic converter muffler Yes Yes
Ignition system
Spark plug Champion RCJ 6Y Champion RCJ 6Y
Electrode gap, mm 0,5 0,5
Fuel and lubrication system
Fuel tank capacity, litre 0,9 0,9
Weight
Weight without fuel, cutting attachment and guard, kg 7,8 7,9
Noise emissions
(see note 1)
Sound power level, measured dB(A) 115 115
Sound power level, guaranteed LWA dB(A) 116 116
Sound levels
(see note 2)
Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear,
measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22868,
dB(A):
Equipped with trimmer head (original) - -
Equipped with grass blade (original) - -
Equipped with saw blade (original) 100 100
Vibration levels
(see note 3)
Equivalent vibration levels (ahv,eq) at handles, measured
according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22867, m/s2
Equipped with trimmer head (original), left/right - -
Equipped with grass blade (original), left/right - -
Equipped with saw blade (original), left/right 2,9/3,3 2,9/3,3

Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (LWA) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/
EC. Reported sound power level for the machine has been measured with the original cutting attachment that gives the
highest level. The difference between guaranteed and measured sound power is that the guaranteed sound power also
includes dispersion in the measurement result and the variations between different machines of the same model
according to Directive 2000/14/EC.
Note 2: Reported data for equivalent sound pressure level for the machine has a typical statistical dispersion (standard
deviation) of 1 dB (A).
Note 3: Reported data for equivalent vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 m/s2.

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 TECHNICAL DATA
343FR 343FRM
Engine
Cylinder displacement, cm3 45 45
Cylinder bore, mm 42 42
Stroke, mm 32,5 32,5
Idle speed, rpm 2800 2800
Recommended max. speed, rpm 12500 12500
Speed of output shaft, rpm 9000 9000
Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893, kW/ rpm 2,0/9000 2,0/9000
Catalytic converter muffler No No
Ignition system
Spark plug Champion RCJ 6Y Champion RCJ 6Y
Electrode gap, mm 0,5 0,5
Fuel and lubrication system
Fuel tank capacity, litre 0,9 0,9
Weight
Weight without fuel, cutting attachment and guard, kg 8,2 8,2
Noise emissions
(see note 1)
Sound power level, measured dB(A) 114 114
Sound power level, guaranteed LWA dB(A) 116 116
Sound levels
(see note 2)
Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear,
measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22868,
dB(A):
Equipped with trimmer head (original) 97 -
Equipped with grass blade (original) 100 -
Equipped with saw blade (original) 98 -
Equipped with shredder blade (original) - 100
Vibration levels
(see note 3)
Equivalent vibration levels (ahv,eq) at handles,
measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22867,
m/s2
Equipped with trimmer head (original), left/right 2,4/2,2 -
Equipped with grass blade (original), left/right 2,0/3,0 -
Equipped with saw blade (original), left/right 2,1/2,7 -
Equipped with shredder blade (original), left/right - 2,2/2,3

Note 1: Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (LWA) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/
EC. Reported sound power level for the machine has been measured with the original cutting attachment that gives the
highest level. The difference between guaranteed and measured sound power is that the guaranteed sound power also
includes dispersion in the measurement result and the variations between different machines of the same model
according to Directive 2000/14/EC.
Note 2: Reported data for equivalent sound pressure level for the machine has a typical statistical dispersion (standard
deviation) of 1 dB (A).
Note 3: Reported data for equivalent vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1 m/s2.

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 TECHNICAL DATA
343R, 345RX
Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no.
Centre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 25,4
Output shaft thread M12
mm
Multi 255-3 (Ø 255 3 teeth) 537 28 85-01
Grass blade/grass cutter Multi 275-4 (Ø 275 4 teeth) 537 28 85-01
Multi 300-3 (Ø 300 3 teeth) 537 28 85-01
Maxi XS 200-22 (Ø 200 22 teeth) 537 31 09-01
Saw blade
Scarlet 200-22 (Ø 200 22 teeth) 537 31 09-01
Tricut Ø 300 mm (Separate blades
Plastic blades 537 28 85-01
have part number 531 01 77-15)
Trimmy S 503 95 43-01
Trimmy S II (Ø 2.4 - 3.3 mm cord) 503 95 43-01
Trimmer head
Auto 55 (Ø 2.7 - 3.3 mm cord) 503 95 43-01
T45x (Ø 2.7 - 3.3 mm cord) 503 95 43-01
Fixed
Support cup
With ball bearing

343F, 345FX, 345FXT

Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no.
Centre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 20
Output shaft thread M12
mm
Multi 255-3 (Ø 255 3 teeth) 537 29 74-01
Grass blade/grass cutter Multi 275-4 (Ø 275 4 teeth) 537 29 74-01
Multi 300-3 (Ø 300 3 teeth) 537 29 74-01
Maxi XS 200-22 (Ø 200 22 teeth) 537 21 71-01
Saw blade Scarlet 200-22 (Ø 200 22 teeth) 537 21 71-01
Scarlet 225-24 (Ø 225 24 teeth) 502 03 94-06
Tricut Ø 300 mm (Separate blades
Plastic blades 537 29 74-01
have part number 531 01 77-15)
Trimmy S 537 29 73-01
Trimmy S II (Ø 2.4 - 3.3 mm cord) 537 29 73-01
Trimmer head
Auto 55 (Ø 2.7 - 3.3 mm cord) 537 29 73-01
T45x (Ø 2.7 - 3.3 mm cord) 537 29 73-01
Fixed
Support cup
With ball bearing

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 TECHNICAL DATA
343FR
Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no.
Centre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 25,4
Output shaft thread M12
mm
Multi 255-3 (Ø 255 3 teeth) 537 28 85-01
Grass blade/grass cutter Multi 275-4 (Ø 275 4 teeth) 537 28 85-01
Multi 300-3 (Ø 300 3 teeth) 537 28 85-01
Maxi XS 200-22 (Ø 200 22 teeth) 537 31 09-01
Saw blade
Scarlet 200-22 (Ø 200 22 teeth) 537 31 09-01
Tricut Ø 300 mm (Separate blades
Plastic blades 537 28 85-01
have part number 531 01 77-15)
Trimmy S II (Ø 2.4 - 3.3 mm cord) 503 95 43-01
Trimmer head Auto 55 (Ø 2.7 - 3.3 mm cord) 503 95 43-01
T45x (Ø 2.7 - 3.3 mm cord) 503 95 43-01
Fixed
Support cup
With ball bearing

343FRM
Approved accessories Type Cutting attachment guard, Art. no.
Centre hole in blades/cutters, Ø 25,4
Output shaft thread M12
mm
Multi 255-3 (Ø 255 3 teeth) 537 28 85-01
Grass blade/grass cutter Multi 275-4 (Ø 275 4 teeth) 537 28 85-01
Multi 300-3 (Ø 300 3 teeth) 537 28 85-01
Maxi XS 200-22 (Ø 200 22 teeth) 537 31 09-01
Saw blade
Scarlet 200-22 (Ø 200 22 teeth) 537 31 09-01
Tricut Ø 300 mm (Separate blades
Plastic blades 537 28 85-01
have part number 531 01 77-15)
Trimmy S II (Ø 2.4 - 3.3 mm cord) 503 95 43-01
Trimmer head Auto 55 (Ø 2.7 - 3.3 mm cord) 503 95 43-01
T45x (Ø 2.7 - 3.3 mm cord) 503 95 43-01
Fixed
Support cup
With ball bearing
Shredder blade - 544 02 65-02

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 TECHNICAL DATA
EC-declaration of conformity (Applies to Europe only)
We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare that the brush cutters Husqvarna
343F, 345FX/FXT, 343R, 343FR, 343FRM and 345RX with serial numbers dating from 2009 onwards (the year is clearly
stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVE:
- of May 17, 2006 "relating to machinery" 2006/42/EC
- of December 15, 2004 ”relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 2004/108/EC.
- of May 8, 2000 ”relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 2000/14/EC. Conformity assessment according
to Annex V. For information relating to noise emissions, see the chapter Technical data.
The following standards have been applied:
EN292-2:1992, CISPR 12:2001, EN ISO 11806:1997 (343F, 345FX, 345FXT, 343R, 345RX)
EN ISO 12100-2:2003, CISPR 12:2005, EN ISO 11806:1997 (343FR, 343FRM)
SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Fyrisborgsgatan 3, SE-754 50 Uppsala, Sweden, has performed voluntary type
examination on behalf of Husqvarna AB. The certificates are numbered: SEC/09/2090, 01/164/033, 01/164/034 - 343R,
343FR, 343FRM, SEC/09/2093, 01/164/033, 01/164/034 - 345RX, SEC/09/2091, 01/164/032 - 343F, SEC/09/2092, 01/
164/031 - 345FX, 345FXT.
Huskvarna December 29, 2009

Bo Jonsson, Development manager (Authorized representative for Husqvarna AB and responsible for technical
documentation.)

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Trimmy SII

1 2

.095"-.130"
2,4-3,3 mm
7,0 m
23'

12 cm
5"

~ 3,5 m
11'

3 4

5 ~ 15 cm
6'
6 7
"Clic"

8 9

35-50 NM
Auto 55

1 2 3
>1,1 Kw

1.)
<1,1 Kw

2.)

4
2,7-3,3 mm

5
.106-.130"

2,7 mm - 9,0 m
3,0 mm - 7,5 m
3,3 mm - 6,0 m
15 cm
6"

6 7 8
15 cm
6"
15 cm 15 cm
6" 6"

10 11
T45, T45x
1 2 3

2,7-3,3 mm
.106-.13"
10 m
32'

10 cm
4"

4,3 m
14'

4 5

6 7 8
15 cm "Clic"
6"

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