Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product K960 Rescue Husqvarna
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E E E E n n n n g g g g l l l l i i i i s s s s h h h h K960 K960 Rescue Oper ator’ s manual (EP A) Please read the operator’ s manual car efully and mak e sure y ou understand the instructions before using the machine.
2 – English KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: W ARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly , which can cause serious or f atal injur y to the operator or others. Please read the operator’ s manual carefully and make sure y ou understand the instructions before using the machine .
English – 3 CONTENTS Contents KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ............................................. 2 Symbols in the operator’ s manual: ............................... 2 CONTENTS Contents ..........................................
4 – English WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the power cutter - K960? 1 F ront handle 2 W arning decal 3 Air filter cov er 4 Cylinder cov er 5 Choke 6 Throttle lock out 7 Star t throttle lock 8 T yp.
English – 5 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the power cutter - K960 Rescue? 1 F ront handle 2 W arning decal 3 Air filter cov er 4 Cylinder cov er 5 Choke 6 Throttle lock out 7 Star t throttle lock.
6 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Steps before using a ne w power cutter • Please read the operator’ s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions bef ore using the machine. • Check the assemb ly and adjustment of the cutting blade .
English – 7 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS General safety precautions W ork area safety • K eep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents . • Ne ver use the machine indoors . Be aware of the dangers of inhaling the engine’ s exhaust fumes.
8 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS • Special care should be taken with abr asive discs . Abrasiv e discs must be stored on a flat, le vel surf ace. If an abrasiv e disc is stored in humid conditions, this can cause imbalance and result in injur y .
English – 9 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Muffler The muffler is designed to k eep noise lev els to a minimum and to direct e xhaust fumes awa y from the user . Check the m uffler • Ne ver use a machine that has a f aulty muffler . • Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.
10 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Checking the b lade guard • Check that the guard is complete and without an y cracks or def or mations. • Ne ver use a def ectiv e guard or a guard that has not been fitted correctly . Cutting blades General Cutting blades are a vailab le in two basic designs; abrasive discs and diamond blades .
English – 11 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Abrasive discs for diff erent materials Diamond blades Diamond blades consist of a steel body pro vided with segments that contain industrial diamonds. Diamond blades ensure lo wer costs per cutting operation, f ewer b lade changes and a constant cutting depth.
12 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS General working instructions Cutting technique The technique described below is of a general character . Check inf or mation for each b lade regarding individual cutting characteristics (for e xample, diamond blades requires less f eeding pressure than an abrasive discs).
English – 13 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Kickbac k The word kic kback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the power cutter and cutting b lade to be thrown from an object when the upper quadrant of the b lade, known as the kickbac k zone , touches an object.
14 – English ASSEMBL Y Checking the drive axle and flange washers Check that the threads on the driv e shaft are undamaged. Check that the contact surf aces of the cutting blade and flanges are flat, run correctly on the spindle and are free from f oreign objects.
English – 15 FUEL HANDLING Fuel CA UTION! The machine is equipped with a tw o-stroke engine and must alwa ys been r un using a mixture of gasoline and two-strok e engine oil. It is impor tant to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mix ed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained.
16 – English ST ARTING AND ST OPPING Bef ore star ting Decompression v alve: Press the valv e to reduce the compression in the cylinder . The decompression v alve should alwa ys be used when star ting. The valv e automatically returns to its initial position when the machine star ts.
English – 17 MAINTENANCE T ensioning the drive belt • When the machine is equipped with a friction retarder , a scraping sound can be heard from the bearing housing when the blade is turned by hand. This is quite nor mal. Please contact an accredited Husqvarna workshop if you hav e any questions .
18 – English MAINTENANCE Fuel filter • The fuel filter sits inside the fuel tank. • The fuel tank must be protected from contamination when filling. This reduces the risk of operating disturbances caused by b lockage of the fuel filter located inside the tank.
English – 19 MAINTENANCE • Pull out the cord appro x. 30 cm (12 inches) and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley . Release the recoil spring by letting the pulley rotate slo wly backw ards. • Remov e any remnants of the old starter cord and check that the return spr ing works.
20 – English MAINTENANCE Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by: • Incorrect carburetor adjustment. • Wrong fuel mixture (too much oil). • A dir ty air filter . These f actors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which ma y result in operating problems and starting difficulties.
English – 21 MAINTENANCE General maintenance instructions Belo w y ou will find some general maintenance instructions. If you ha ve more questions , contact your service agent. Daily maintenance 1 Check that the components of the throttle control w ork smoothly (throttle control and throttle trigger lock).
22 – English TECHNICAL D A T A ´®z+SN•¶5R¨ ´®z+SN•¶5R¨ K960, K960 Rescue Cutting equipment Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 5,7/93,6 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 2,20/56 Stroke , inch/mm 1,50/38,0 Idle speed, r pm 2700 Recommended max.
English – 23 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTR OL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT Y OUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS The EP A (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqv arna Constr uction Products are pleased to e xplain the emissions control system warranty on your 2009 and later small nonroad engine .
´®z+SN•¶5R¨ 2009-01-09 ´®z+SN•¶5R¨ 1151469-95 ! W ARNING! Cutting, especiall y when DR Y cutting, g enerates dust that comes fr om the material being cut, which frequently contains silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quar tz, brick c lay , granite and numer ous other minerals and r ocks.
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