Husqvarna K960 Rescue manual Muffler, Throttle lockout, Guard for the blade, Check the muffler

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Muffler

The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.

WARNING! The muffler gets very hot in use

!and remains so for a short time afterwards. Do not touch the muffler if it is hot!

The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire. Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material!

The inside of the muffler contain chemicals that may be carcinogenic. Avoid contact with these elements in the event of a damaged muffler.

IMPORTANT! 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.

Check the muffler

Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler.

Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine.

Throttle lockout

The throttle trigger lock is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle. When the lock (A) is pressed in this releases the throttle (B).

A

B

The trigger lock remains pressed in as long as the throttle is pressed. When the grip on the handle is released the throttle trigger and the throttle trigger lock both return to their original positions. This is controlled by two independent return spring systems. This means that the throttle trigger is automatically locked in the idle position.

Check the throttle lockout

Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released.

Press the throttle lockout and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it.

Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly.

Start the power cutter and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the cutting blade stops and remains stationary. If the cutting blade rotates when the throttle is in the idle position you should check the carburettor’s idle adjustment. See instructions under the heading Maintenance.

Guard for the blade

WARNING! Always check that the blade

!guard is fitted correctly before starting the machine.

This guard is fitted above the cutting blade and is designed to prevent parts of the blade or cutting fragments from being thrown towards the user.

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Contents K960 K960 Rescue KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineSymbols in the operator’s manual Contents What is what on the power cutter K960? What is WHAT?What is what on the power cutter K960 Rescue? Safety Instructions Steps before using a new power cutterPersonal protective equipment General safety precautions Fuel safety Machine′s safety equipmentStop switch Vibration damping systemThrottle lockout MufflerGuard for the blade Check the mufflerCutting blades GeneralAbrasive discs Rescue blade for K960 Diamond bladesGeneral working instructions Cutting techniqueCutting with Rescue blade Kickback How to avoid pinchingGeneral rules PullChecking the drive axle and flange washers AssemblyFitting the cutting blade Guard for the bladeFuel Fuel HandlingTwo-stroke oil FuelingBefore starting Starting and StoppingStarting StoppingTensioning the drive belt MaintenanceReplacing the drive belt Belt pulley and clutchAir filter Fuel filterStarter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springFitting the starter Spark plug Cooling systemMuffler Daily maintenance General maintenance instructionsWeekly maintenance Monthly maintenanceTechnical Data K960, K960 RescueCutting equipment Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement1151469-95 ´z+SN¶5R¨ ´z+SN¶5R¨