Husqvarna K 760 manual Starting and Stopping, Before starting

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STARTING AND STOPPING

Before starting

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WARNING! Please read the operator’s

manual carefully and make sure you

understand the instructions before using the

 

machine.

Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading ”Personal protective equipment”.

Make sure no unauthorised persons are in the working area, otherwise there is a risk of serious personal injury.

Check that the fuel cap is properly secured, and that there is no fuel leakage. Risk of fire.

Perform daily maintenance. See instructions in the section "Maintenance".

Starting

Decompression valve: Press in the valve to reduce the pressure in the cylinder, this is to assist starting the power cutter. The decompression valve should always be used when starting. The valve automatically returns to its initial position when the machine starts.

Stop switch: Make sure that the stop switch (STOP) is in the left position.

Choke - cold engine: Pull the choke control fully out.

Start throttle position: Press in the throttle trigger lock, throttle control and then the start throttle lock (A). Release the throttle control and it is locked in the half throttle position. The lock releases when the throttle control is pressed in fully.

Air purge: Press the air purge diaphragm repeatedly until fuel fills the diaphragm (at least 6 times). The diaphragm need not be completely filled.

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WARNING! The cutting blade rotates when

the engine is started. Make sure it can rotate

freely.

Grip the front handle with your left hand. Put your right foot on the lower section of the rear handle pressing the machine against the ground. Never wrap the starter cord around your hand

Grip the starter handle, slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance (the starter pawls grip), now quickly and powerfully pull the cord.

NOTICE! Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended. This can damage the machine.

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Contents 760 Symbols on the machine KEY to SymbolsExplanation of warning levels Contents Presentation FeaturesDear customer What is what on the power cutter K 760? PresentationMACHINE´S Safety Equipment Stop switchGeneral Throttle lockoutVibration damping system MufflerChecking the vibration damping system Inspecting the mufflerCutting Blades Abrasive bladesToothed blades Diamond bladesTransport and storage Assembling and Adjustments Checking the drive shaft and flange washersFitting the cutting blade Guard for the bladeFuel Handling FuelGasoline Two-stroke oilOilGuard K760 OilGuard FuelingLong-term storage Operating General safety precautionsProtective equipment Work area safety Basic working techniquesKickback Before starting Starting and StoppingStarting Stopping Maintenance schedule MaintenanceFunctional inspection Cleaning Functional inspectionCarburetor Adjusting the idle speedReplacing the drive belt Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cordTensioning the recoil spring Changing a broken recoil springAir filter Fuel systemDrive gear, clutch Technical Data Cutting equipmentFederal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsPage ´z+UC¶5h¨ Page Original instructions 1153355-95 ´z+UC¶5h¨ ´z+UC¶5h¨