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USER MANUAL 360BT HUSQVARNA

15. Start/stop switch with throttle control

15. Stop switch with throttle control

29. Flat nozzle (accessory)

Symbols on the product WARNING! This product can be dangerous and cause serious injury or death to the operator or others. Be careful and use the product correctly. Read the operator's manual carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions before use. 1967 - 001 - 20.01.2023 3Use approved hearing protection and approved eye protection. If the environment contains dust, use a breathing mask. Use approved protective gloves. Mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. Air purge bulb. Keep all body parts away from hot surfaces. Choke, open position. Choke, closed position. This product complies with applicable EC Directives. This product conforms to applicable UK regulations. Noise emission to the environment label as per EU and UK directives and regulations, and New South Wales legislation "Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017". The guaranteed sound power level of the product is specified in Technical data on page 16 and on the label. Look out for thrown objects. Thrown objects can cause serious injury. Use personal protective equipment. Keep a safety distance at a minimum of 15 m to persons or animals. yyyywwxxxxx The rating plate shows the serial number. yyyy is the production year and ww is the production week. Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to certification requirements for other commercial areas. Euro V Emissions

WARNING: Tampering with the

engine voids the EU type-approval of this product. Product liability As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not liable for damages that our product causes if:

• the product is incorrectly repaired.

• the product is repaired with parts that are not from the manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.

• the product has an accessory that is not from the manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.

• the product is not repaired at an approved service center or by an approved authority. Safety Safety definitions The definitions below give the level of severity for each signal word.

WARNING: Injury to persons.

CAUTION: Damage to the product. Note: This information makes the product easier to use. General safety instructions

WARNING: Read the warning

instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Do not do changes to the product without approval from the manufacturer and always 4 1967 - 001 - 20.01.2023use original accessories. Modifications and/or accessories that are not approved can result in serious injury or the death of the operator or others.

• Do not use a damaged product. Do the safety checks and maintenance given in this operator's manual. All other maintenance must be done by approved servicing personnel.

• All servicing and repair operations must be done by approved servicing personnel. If a part of the product is defective, speak to your servicing dealer. Safety instructions for operation

WARNING: Read the warning

instructions that follow before you use the product.

• This product can be dangerous and cause serious injury or death to the operator or others. Be careful and use the product correctly.

• Do an inspection of the product before use. Refer

• Do not operate the product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs that can decrease your vision, judgment or coordination.

• Install all covers and guards before use. To prevent electrical shock, make sure that the spark plug cap and ignition cable are not damaged.

• Do not touch the spark plug or ignition cable when the engine is on.

• Keep a safety distance at a minimum of 15 m to persons or animals. If persons, children or animals come nearer than 15 m, stop the product. Point the product away from persons, animals, open windows and other objects.

• Do not let children operate the product. Make sure that all operators read and understand the contents of this operator's manual.

• Keep hands or other objects away from the blower housing during operation. Rotating parts can cause serious injury.

• Do not use the product if the air intake screen is not installed. Always make sure that the air intake screen is installed and not damaged before use.

• If an emergency occurs, release the waist belt and chest belt of the harness and let the product fall.

• Obey national regulations and directives.

• Keep all body parts away from hot surfaces.

• This product 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 recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this product.

• Too much vibration can cause damage to the circulation or the nervous system. Speak to your physician if you have symptoms, for example numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength or changes in skin color in your fingers, hands or wrists.

• Look out for thrown objects. Thrown objects can cause serious injury.

• Do not use the product in bad weather, for example fog, rain, strong winds and too cold environments. To do work in bad weather can cause tiredness and dangerous conditions.

• Make sure that you can move and keep a stable position. Do a check of the work area for possible obstacles, for example rocks. Be careful if you operate the product on a slope.

• Do not put the product on the ground with the engine on.

• Do not operate the product from high positions, for example on a ladder.

• Make sure that you can always be heard if an accident occurs.

• Make sure that the exhaust fume outlet is not blocked. To prevent damage to the product, keep obstacles at a minimum distance of 50 cm from the exhaust fume outlet.

• Do not start the product indoors, in bad airflow or near flammable material. The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. The engine exhaust fumes are hot and can contain sparks which can start a fire. Personal protective equipment

Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Use approved personal protective equipment when you use the product. Personal protective equipment cannot fully prevent injury but it can decrease the degree of injury. Speak to your dealer for more information.

• Use approved hearing protection. Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent hearing damage.

• Use approved eye protection. If you use a visor, you must also use approved protective goggles. Approved protective goggles must agree with the ANSI Z87.1 standard in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries.

• Use protective gloves during operation and maintenance.

• Use protective boots or shoes with non-slip soles.

• Use clothing of strong fabric and of full length. Do not use jewelry or open shoes. To decrease the risk on injury, your clothing must be close- 1967 - 001 - 20.01.2023 5fitting but not limit your movements. Put your hair above your shoulders to prevent that your hair enters rotating parts or catches on branches.

• Use breathing protection when there is a risk of dust.

• Keep first aid equipment near. Safety devices on the product

WARNING: Read the warning

instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Do not use a product with defective safety devices.

• Do a check of the safety devices regularly. Refer

• If the safety devices are defective, speak to your Husqvarna servicing dealer. To do a check of the muffler

WARNING: Do not use a product

with a defective muffler.

WARNING: The muffler becomes

very hot during and after operation, also at idle speed. Use protective gloves to prevent burn injuries.

WARNING: The inner side of the

muffler contains chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Do not touch the muffler if it is damaged.

• Regularly do a visual check of the muffler. The muffler keeps noise levels to a minimum and sends exhaust fumes away from the operator. Refer to To do maintenance on the muffler on page 12

To do a check of the vibration damping system

1. Make sure that there are no cracks or

deformation on the vibration damping units.

2. Make sure that the vibration damping units are

correctly attached to the engine unit and handle unit. Refer to Product overview (360BT) on page 2 for information about where the vibration damping system is on your product. To do a check of the start/stop switch

1. Use the start/stop switch to stop the engine.

2. Make sure that the engine stops fully.

To see where the start/stop switch is on your product, refer to Product overview (360BT) on page

• Make sure that the waist belt is attached and correctly adjusted. Loose ends of the harness can enter rotating parts and cause damage to the fan. If the fan is damaged, loose parts of the product can eject and cause injury or damage. Fuel safety

WARNING: Read the warning

instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Do not mix or add the fuel indoors or near a heat source.

• Do not start the product if there is fuel or oil on the product or on your body.

• Do not start the product if the engine has a fuel leak. Examine the engine for fuel leaks regularly.

• Always be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fuel fumes are explosive and can cause serious injury or death.

• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury. Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.

• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.

• Do not put the product or a fuel container near warm objects, an open flame, a spark or a pilot light.

• Always use approved containers for storage and transportation of fuel. Safety instructions for maintenance

Read the warning instructions that follow before you use the product.

• Stop the engine, remove the spark plug and let the engine become cool before maintenance and assembly.

• A blocked spark arrestor screen causes the engine to become too hot which causes damage to the engine.

WARNING: Read and understand

the safety chapter before you assemble the product. To assemble the blower pipe and the control handle on the product

1. Attach the flexible hose (A) to the pipe angle and

the control pipe (B) with the clamps (C) and (D).

Note: Lubricate the control pipe and the flexible hose to make them more easy to assemble.

2. Attach the handle holder (E) to the control pipe.

Align the handle holder with the flange on the control pipe.

3. Adjust the position and angle of the control

handle to a safe and correct work position. Tighten the knob.

4. Attach the cable to the flexible hose with the

5. Attach the intermediate pipe to the control pipe.

Note: If it is a requirement to use a longer circular blower pipe, an extended intermediate pipe is available.

6. Attach the blower nozzle to the intermediate

pipe. Note: The blower nozzle can only be installed on the intermediate pipe. To assemble the handlebar (optional accessory)

1. Disassemble the intermediate pipe.

2. Remove the knob from the holder and push the

holder onto the control pipe.

3. Install the handlebar and the knob. Tighten the

4. Assemble the intermediate pipe.

To assemble the flat nozzle (optional accessory) The flat nozzle gives a higher air speed than the blower nozzle. 1967 - 001 - 20.01.2023 7• Remove the blower nozzle from the intermediate pipe and install the flat nozzle. Operation Introduction

WARNING: Read and understand

the safety chapter before you use the product. Fuel This product has a two-stroke engine. CAUTION: Incorrect type of fuel can result in engine damage. Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke oil. Premixed fuel

• Use Husqvarna premixed alkylate fuel for best performance and extension of the engine life. This fuel contains less harmful chemicals compared to regular fuel, which decreases harmful exhaust fumes. The quantity of remains after combustion is lower with this fuel, which keeps the components of the engine more clean. To mix fuel Gasoline

• Use good quality unleaded gasoline with a maximum of 10% ethanol contents. CAUTION: Do not use gasoline with an octane grade less than 90 RON/87 AKI. Use of a lower octane grade can cause engine knocking, which causes engine damages. Two-stroke oil

• For best results and performance use Husqvarna two-stroke oil.

• If Husqvarna two-stroke oil is not available, use a two-stroke oil of good quality for air-cooled engines. Speak to your servicing dealer to select the correct oil. CAUTION: Do not use two- stroke oil for water-cooled outboard engines, also referred to as outboard oil. Do not use oil for four-stroke engines. To mix gasoline and two-stroke oil Gasoline, liter Two-stroke oil, liter 2% (50:1)

CAUTION: Small errors can influence the ratio of the mixture drastically when you mix small quantities of fuel. Measure the quantity of oil carefully and make sure that you get the correct mixture.

1. Fill half the quantity of gasoline in a clean

2. Add the full quantity of oil.

3. Shake the fuel mixture.

5. Carefully shake the fuel mixture.

CAUTION: Do not mix fuel for more than 1 month at a time. To fill the fuel tank

WARNING: Obey the procedure

that follows for your safety.

1. Stop the engine and let the engine become cool.

2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.

3. Shake the container and make sure that the fuel

4. Remove the fuel tank cap slowly to release the

5. Fill the fuel tank.

CAUTION: Make sure that there is not too much fuel in the fuel tank. The fuel expands when it becomes hot.

6. Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully.

7. Clean fuel spillage on and around the product.

8. Move the product 3 m/10 ft or more away from

the refueling area and fuel source before you start the engine. Note: To see where the fuel tank is on your product, refer to Product overview (360BT) on page

To start the product

1. For 360BT. If the engine is cold, push the choke

lever to the closed choke position. Refer to Symbols on the product on page 3

2. For 570BTS and 580BTS. If the engine is

cold, push the choke lever to the closed choke position. Refer to Symbols on the product on page 3

3. Push the air purge bulb again and again until fuel

starts to fill the air purge bulb. It is not necessary to fill the air purge bulb fully.

4. Push the start/stop switch with throttle control to

the 1/3 speed position. Refer to To operate the throttle control/stop switch on page 10

5. Put the product on a flat surface on the ground.

6. Hold the product with the left hand.

CAUTION: Do not use your feet to hold the product.

7. Pull the starter rope handle slowly until

resistance occurs. 1967 - 001 - 20.01.2023

98. Pull the starter rope handle quickly with the right

hand. Pull the starter rope handle again and again until the engine starts. Note: Do not pull the starter rope handle to full extension and do not let go of the starter rope handle.

9. If the engine is cold, push the choke lever to

the open choke position gradually until the choke lever stops.

10. If the engine is cold, let the engine operate for

2-3 minutes to become warm before operation.

WARNING: Air is released

when the engine is started and when the product is set at idle speed. Do not let persons to come near the product or the blower tube. To operate the throttle control/stop switch

• Apply full throttle (A).

• Stop the product (D). To operate the product

• This blower is a backpack type, and is carried using a shoulder harness while operating. It is operated and controlled with the handle on the tube using the right hand.

• Operate the product at usual work hours. Obey local regulations.

• Decrease the pieces of equipment and select the correct speed for your task. Use the throttle at lowest position possible to prevent more noise and dust than necessary.

• Keep the blower nozzle near the ground. Note: Husqvarna recommends that you use the full blower nozzle extension.

• Make a note of the wind direction and operate the product in the direction of the wind.

• Use applicable garden tools to release material from the ground.

• In areas with dust, use spray equipment to wet the area. This decreases the operation time.

• After operation, keep the product in storage vertically. To stop the product CAUTION: Do not stop the product at full speed.

1. Put the start/stop switch with throttle control in

the stop position. Refer to To operate the throttle control/stop switch on page 10

To adjust the harness A correctly adjusted harness and product makes operation easier.

1. Put on the harness of the product.

2. Tighten the side straps until the product is tight

against your body. For 570BTS, 580BTS:

3. Put the waist belt around your waist.

4. Tighten the waist belt strap. Make sure that the

weight of the blower stays on your hips.

5. Connect the chest strap to the clip.

WARNING: Read and understand

the safety chapter before you do maintenance on the product. Maintenance schedule Maintenance Daily Weekly Monthly Clean the external surfaces. X Make sure that the control handle operates correctly. X Make sure that the start/stop switch operates correctly. Refer to To do a check of the start/stop switch on page 6

Examine the engine, the fuel tank and the fuel lines for leaks. Examine the fuel filter for contamination. Replace the fuel filter if it is necessary.

Clean the air filter. Replace the air filter if it is necessary. X Tighten nuts and screws. X Examine the air intake and make sure that it is not blocked. X Examine the starter and the starter rope for damages. X Examine the vibration damping units for damages, cracks and deformation. Make sure that the vibration damping units are correctly installed.

Examine the spark plug. Refer to To do a check of the spark plug on page

Clean the cooling system. X Clean the external surface of the carburetor and the area around it. X Clean the fuel tank. X Examine all cables and connections. X Examine and clean the spark arrestor screen on the muffler (for products without catalytic converter).

Examine and clean the spark arrestor screen on the muffler (for products with catalytic converter).

Examine the spark plug. Replace if it is necessary. X To adjust the idle speed

1. Make sure that the air filter is clean and that the

air filter cover is attached.

2. Adjust the idle speed with the idle speed screw.

To see where the idle speed screw is on your product, refer to Product overview (360BT) on page 2

To do a check of the spark plug CAUTION: Use the recommended spark plug. Refer to Technical data on page 16 . An incorrect spark plug can cause damage to the product.

1. Stop the engine and let the product become cool.

2. Clean the spark plug if it is dirty.

1967 - 001 - 20.01.2023 113. Make sure that the electrode gap is correct.Refer to Technical data on page 16

4. Replace the spark plug monthly or morefrequently if it is necessary.

To do maintenance on the muffler 1. Stop the engine and let the muffler become cool.Always use protective gloves.2. Remove the screws (A), the screws (B) and theexhaust duct (C).

3. Remove the spark arrester screen (D) and cleanit with a wire brush. Replace the spark arresterscreen if it is damaged.4. Remove dirt from muffler and from the exhaustport of the cylinder with the wire brush.5. Attach the spark arrester screen (D) and theexhaust duct (C) with the screws (B). Tighten thescrews to 2–3 Nm.6. Tighten the screws (A) to 8–12 Nm. Make surethat the muffler is correctly attached to theproduct. To examine and clean the cooling system The cooling system includes the cooling fins on thecylinder and the air intake screen.1. Stop the engine.2. Make sure that the cooling system is not dirty orblocked. If it is necessary, clean the air intakescreen and cooling fins. CAUTION: A dirty or blockedcooling system can increase thetemperature of the engine and causedamage to the product. A cloggedair intake screen decreases the blowforce.3. Examine the cooling system for damages. Makesure that the parts are attached correctly to theproduct. Air filter CAUTION: Do not use a product without an air filter or with a damaged airfilter. Dust in the air can cause damageto the engine. Note: An air filter that has been used for a long time cannot be fully cleaned. Replace the air filterregularly and always replace a defective air filter. Note: Clean the air filter regularly from dirt and dust. This prevents carburetor malfunctions, startingproblems, loss of engine power, wear to engine partsand more fuel consumption than usual. Clean the airfilter at an interval of 40 hours of operation or less ifit is heavy operation conditions. To clean the air filter (360BT) 1. Push the choke control to the closed position.2. Remove the air filter cover (A).3. Remove the air filter (B) from the filter frame.

4. Clean the air filter with warm water with soap.5. Clean the inner surface of the air filter cover (A)with a brush.6. Apply oil to the air filter. Refer to To apply oil to the foam air filter (360BT) on page 12

7. Put the air filter in the filter frame.8. Attach the air filter cover to the product.

To apply oil to the foam air filter (360BT) CAUTION: Always use Husqvarnaspecial air filter oil. Do not use othertypes of oil.

WARNING: Put on protective

gloves. The air filter oil can cause skinirritation.12 1967 - 001 - 20.01.20231. Put the foam air filter in a plastic bag.

2. Put the oil in the plastic bag.

3. Rub the plastic bag to supply the oil equally

across the foam air filter.

4. Push the unwanted oil out of the foam air filter

while in the plastic bag. To clean the air filter (570BTS, 580BTS) CAUTION: Do not put oil on the foam element of the air filter in 570BTS and 580BTS.

1. Loosen the fasteners that holds the air filter

2. Remove the air filter cover (A).

3. Remove the foam filter (B) and the paper filter

(C) from the filter frame.

4. Replace the paper filter (C).

5. Clean the foam filter (B) with warm soap water.

6. Make sure that the foam filter (B) is dry.

7. Clean the inner surface of the air filter cover with

a brush (A). To replace the harness

WARNING: A damaged harness

can make the product fall and cause injuries. Make sure to install the clamp correctly.

2. Remove the clamp from the strap.

3. Push the end of the strap through the eyelet.

4. Pull the new strap through the eyelet.

5. Put the pin into the strap to attach the clamp to

the new strap. 1967 - 001 - 20.01.2023 13Troubleshooting The engine is not possible to start Check Possible cause Solution Stop button. Stop position Set the stop switch to the start position. Starter pawl/s. Blocked or worn starter pawl/s. Adjust or replace the starter pawl/s. Clean around the starter pawl/s. Speak to an approved servicing dealer. Fuel tank. Incorrect fuel type. Drain the fuel tank and use correct fuel. Carburetor. Adjustment of the idle speed. Adjust the idle speed with the idle adjustment screw. Spark (no spark). Spark plug dirty or wet. Make sure that the spark plug is dry and clean. Electrode gap on the spark plug is incor- rect. Clean the spark plug. Make sure that the electrode gap is correct. Make sure that the spark plug is installed with a suppressor. Refer to technical data for the correct electrode gap. Spark plug. Spark plug is loose. Tighten the spark plug. There is un- wanted mate- rial on the spark plug electrodes. Make sure that the fuel mixture is correct. Make sure that the air filter is clean. Engine starts but stops again Check Possible cause Solution Fuel tank. Incorrect fuel type. Drain it and use the correct fuel. Carburetor. Engine will not operate cor- rectly at idle speed. Speak to your servicing dealer. Air filter. Clogged air fil- ter. Clean the air filter. 14 1967 - 001 - 20.01.2023Transportation and storage Transportation and storage

WARNING: To prevent the risk of

fire, make sure that there are no leaks or fumes during transportation or storage. Make sure that there is no risk of sparks or fire.

• Empty the fuel tank before transportation or long- term storage. Push the air purge bulb to make sure that all fuel is removed. Discard the fuel at an applicable disposal location.

• Make sure that the product is clean and that a full servicing is done before long-term storage.

• Remove the spark plug and put approximately 15 ml of two-stroke oil into the cylinder. Turn the product 3 times and install the spark plug again.

• Attach the product safely to the vehicle during transportation.

• Keep the product in a dry, cool and clean space with good airflow. Keep the product away from children. 1967 - 001 - 20.01.2023 15Technical data Technical data

Idle speed, rpm 2000 2000 2000 Catalytic converter No No No Ignition system Spark plug NGK CMR7H NGK CMR7H NGK CMR7H Electrode gap, mm 0.6–0.7 0.6–0.7 0.6–0.7 Fuel and lubrication system Fuel tank capacity, l / cm

Weight Weight without fuel, kg 10.5 11.2 11.8 Noise emissions

Sound power level, measured dB (A) 110 110 111 Sound power level, guaranteed L

Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear, measured according to EN15503 dB(A): Equipped with blower nozzle (original) 104 103 100 Vibration levels

Equivalent vibration levels (a hv,eq ) at han- dles, measured according to EN 15503, m/s

Fan performance Max. air velocity with blower nozzle, m/s 104 106 92 Air flow with blower nozzle, m

Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power (L

) in conformity with EC directive 2000/14/EC. Reported sound power level for the machine has been measured with the original blower nozzle 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.

Reported data for noise pressure level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1.0 dB (A).

Reported data for vibration level has a typical statistical dispersion (standard deviation) of 1.0 m/s

16 1967 - 001 - 20.01.2023Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Backpack blower Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 360BT, 570BTS, 580BTS Identification Serial numbers dating from 2022 (360BT), 2023 (570BTS, 580BTS) and onwards. complies fully with the following EU directives and regulations: Regulation Description 2006/42/EC ”relating to machinery” 2014/30/EU ”relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 2000/14/EC ”relating to the noise emissions in the environment” 2011/65/EU ”on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and elec- tronic equipment” and that the following standards and/or technical specifications are applied: EN ISO 12100:2010,

CISPR 12:2009, EN 15503:2009+A2:2015, EN IEC

63000:2018 RISE SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Box 7035, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden has performed voluntary type examination on behalf of Husqvarna AB. Certificate Number: SEC/22/2566 - 360BT,

SEC/10/2276 - 570BTS, SEC/10/2277 - 580BTS

RISE SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Box 7035, SE-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden has also verified agreement with appendix V of the council's directive 2000/14/EG. For information relating to noise emissions, refer to Technical data on page 16

Huskvarna, 2023-01-01 Stefan Holmberg, R&D Director, Technology Management, Husqvarna AB. Responsible for technical documentation 1967 - 001 - 20.01.2023 17UK Declaration of Conformity We, Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declare on our sole responsibility that the product: Description Backpack blower Brand Husqvarna Type / Model 360BT, 570BTS, 580BTS Identification Serial numbers dating from 2022 (360BT), 2023 (570BTS, 580BTS) and onwards. complies fully with the following UK regulations: Description The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001, Schedule 8 The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regula- tions 2012 and that the following standards and/or technical specifications are applied: EN ISO 12100:2010,

CISPR 12:2009, EN 15503:2009+A2:2015, EN IEC

63000:2018 For information relating to noise emissions, refer to Technical data on page 16

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