Husqvarna K970 manual Work area safety, Basic working techniques

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OPERATING

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

Work area safety

WARNING! The safety distance for the power

!cutter is 15 metres (50 foot).You are responsible to ensure that animals and onlookers are not within the working area. Do not start cutting until the working area is clear and you are standing firmly.

Observe your surroundings to ensure that nothing can affect your control of the machine.

Ensure that no one/nothing can come into contact with the cutting equipment or be hit by parts if the blade breaks.

Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.

Never start to work with the power cutter before the working area is clear and you have a firm foothold. Look out for any obstacles with unexpected movement. Ensure when cutting that no material can become loose and fall, causing operating injury.Take great care when working on sloping ground.

Ensure that the working area is sufficiently illuminated to create a safe working environment.

Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are routed in the working area or in the material to be cut.

Basic working techniques

WARNING! Do not pull the power cutter to

!one side, this can cause the blade to jam or break resulting in injury to people.

Under all circumstances avoid cutting with the side of the blade, as this will definitely result in damage, breakage or can cause serious injuries. Only use the cutting section.

Cutting plastics with a diamond blade can cause kickback when the material melts due to the heat produced when cutting and sticks to the blade. Never cut plastic materials with a diamond blade!

The machine is designed and intended for cutting with diamond blades intended for ring cutters. The machine shall not be used with any other type of blade, or for any other type of cutting.

Remain at a distance from the blade when the engine is running.

Never move the machine when the cutting equipment is rotating. The machine is equipped with a friction retarder to shorten the stop time.

The guard for the cutting equipment should be adjusted so that the rear section is flush with the work piece. Spatter and sparks from the material being cut are then collected up by the guard and led away from the user. The guards for the cutting equipment must always be fitted when the machine is running.

Never use the kickback zone of the blade for cutting. See instructions under the heading "Kickback".

Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.

Never cut above shoulder height. Never cut from a ladder. Use a platform or scaffold when working at high altitude.

Always hold the machine in a firm grip with both hands. Hold it so that the thumbs and fingers grip round the handles.

Stand at a comfortable distance from the work piece.

Check that the blade is not in contact with anything when the machine is started.

Apply the cutting blade gently with high rotating speed (full throttle) Maintain full speed until cutting is complete.

Let the machine work without forcing or pressing the blade.

Use a small part of the blade’s cutting area.

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Contents Ring KEY to Symbols Symbols on the machineExplanation of warning levels Contents Features PresentationDear customer What is what on the power cutter? What is WHAT?Throttle lockout MACHINE´S Safety EquipmentStop switch GeneralChecking the vibration damping system Off, and the stop switch in Stop positionVibration damping system MufflerBlades Transport and storage Fitting the blade Assembling and AdjustmentsWater hose Fuel Handling FuelFueling Long-term storage General safety precautions OperatingProtective equipment Basic working techniques Work area safetyCutting depth Small workCutting holes Pinching kickback How to aviod kickbackKickback General rulesStart the engine Starting and StoppingBefore starting StartingStopping Maintenance Maintenance scheduleFunctional inspection Functional inspection CleaningReplacing the support rollers Support rollersTensioning the drive belt Drive wheelDrive belt Replacing the drive wheelChecking the starter cord Adjusting the idle speedCarburetor StarterFuel system Replacing the air filter Reconstructing the bladeAir filter Drive gear, clutchTroubleshooting schedule Trouble ShootingTechnical Data Technical dataCutting equipment Your Warranty Rights and Obligations Federal Emission Control Warranty StatementMaintenance Statement Page 2012-01-18 rev Original instructions 1152681-95