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Operator′s manual
K960
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure yo u
understand the instructions before using the machine.
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                                         KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: Symbols in the operator’s manual: WARNING! The machine can be a Switch off the engine by moving the stop  dangerous tool if used incorrectly or switch to the STOP position before  carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal carrying out any checks or maintenance. injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual   carefully and make sure you understand Always wear protective gloves. the instructions before using the machi
                    
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                                                                       CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: .............................................. 2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ................................ 2 CONTENTS Contents ....................................................................... 3 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter? ................................ 4 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Steps before using a new power cutter. ........................ 5 SAFETY INS
                    
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                                      WHAT IS WHAT? 19 22 14   1 5 21 6 18 15 20 2 16 3 7   23 4 11 17 8   10 9 12 13 What is what on the power cutter? 1 Cylinder cover 13 Combination spanner 2 Muffler 14 Air filter cover 3 Fuel tank 15 Blade guard/spray guard 4 Start throttle lock 16 Starter handle 5 Choke 17 Operator′s manual 6 Throttle lockout 18 Adjustment handle for blade guard 7 Stop switch 19 Front handle 8 Cutting head 20 Starter 9 Cutting arm 21 Decompression valve 10 Belt tensioner 22 Warning decal 11 Cutting b
                    
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                                                GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Steps before using a new power Personal protective equipment cutter. WARNING! You must use approved personal  • Please read the operator’s manual carefully. protective equipment whenever you use the  ! machine. Personal protective equipment  • Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting blade.  cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will  See the instructions under the heading Assembling the  reduce the degree of injury if an accident  
                    
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                                                                            SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ′′ Machine′′s safety equipment IMPORTANT INFORMATION This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, its For mufflers it is very important that you follow the  purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried instructions on checking, maintaining and servicing your  out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is machine. See instructions under the heading Checking,  what?” section to locate where t
                    
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                                      SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Throttle lockout Checking, maintaining and servicing  ′′ • Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting  the machine′′s safety equipment when the throttle lockout is released. WARNING! All servicing and repair work on  the machine requires special training. This is  ! especially true of the machine′′ ′′s safety  equipment. If your machine fails any of the  checks described below you must contact  your service agent. When you buy any of our  • Pre
                    
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                        SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fuel safety General safety precautions • A power cutter is designed to cut hard materials, such as  masonry. Observe the increased risk of kickback when  cutting soft materials. See instructions under the heading  How to avoid kickback. (Refuelling/Fuel mixture/Storage.) • Do not use the power cutter until you have read the entire  contents of this Operator’s Manual.  WARNING! Take care when handling fuel.  All servicing, in addition to the points listed in the section  Bear 
                    
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                        SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting General working instructions WARNING! The safety distance for the power  cutter is 15 metres. 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. WARNING! This section describes basic  safety directions for using a power cutter.  ! General This information is never a substitute for  professional skills and experience. If you get  • Start cutting
                    
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                        SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Feed down the machine in line with the blade. Pressure  How to avoid kickback from the side can damage the blade and is very  dangerous. WARNING! Kickback can happen very  suddenly and violently; kicking the power  ! cutter and cutting blade back at the user. If  this happens when the cutting blade is moving  it can cause very serious, even fatal injuries. It  is vital you understand what causes kickback  and that you can avoid it by taking care and  using the right working
                    
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                        SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Special blades Cutting blades Some cutting blades are designed for stationary equipment  and for use with attachments.Such cutting blades must not be  WARNING! A cutting blade may burst and  used on portable power cutters. cause injury to the operator. ! Always contact local authorities and make sure you are  following applicable directives. Never use a cutting blade at a lower speed  rating than that of the power cutter. Abrasive discs Never use a cutting blade for any other
                    
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                        SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Diamond blades Diamond blades consist of a steel body provided with  segments that contain industrial diamonds. Diamond blades ensure lower costs per cutting operation,  fewer blade changes and a constant cutting depth. When using diamond blades make sure that it rotates in the  direction indicated by the arrow on the blade. Always use a sharp diamond blade. Sharpen the blade by  cutting in a soft material such as sandstone or brick. Diamond blades are available in several ha
                    
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                        ASSEMBLY Checking the drive axle and flange Guard for the blade washers The guard must always be fitted on the machine. 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. Check that the threads on the drive shaft are undamaged. Check that the contact surfaces of the cutting blade and  flanges are flat, run correctly on the spindle
                    
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                        FUEL HANDLING Mixing Fuel • Always mix the petrol and oil in a clean container intended  CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine  for fuel. and must always been run using a mixture of petrol and two- stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure the • Always start by filling half the amount of the petrol to be  used. Then add the entire amount of oil. Mix (shake) the  amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is  fuel mixture. Add the remaining amou
                    
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                        STARTING AND STOPPING Starting a warm engine Starting and stopping Use the same starting procedure as for a cold engine but  without setting the choke control in the choke position. WARNING! Note the following before  starting: ! Do not start the power cutter without the belt  guard fitted. Otherwise the clutch could  come loose and cause personal injuries. Always move the machine away from the  refuelling area before starting. Ensure that you and the machine have a  good working stance and that 
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE Tensioning the drive belt Belt pulley and clutch Never start the engine when the belt pulley and clutch are  removed for maintenance. • The drive belt is fully enclosed and well protected from  Carburettor dust and dirt. • When tensioning the drive belt, slightly loosen the nuts (A)  Your Husqvarna product has been designed and  holding the cutting head and belt guard. manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful  emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the  engi
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE 2 The paper filter is accessible under cover B. This filter  Air filter must be replaced/cleaned when the engine's power  drops. The filter is cleaned by shaking. Note that the filter  must not be washed. NOTE! High pressure compressed  air can damage the filter. Air filters must be regularly cleaned to remove dust and dirt in  order to avoid: • Carburettor malfunctions • Starting problems • Loss of engine power An air filter that has been in use for a long time cannot be  cleaned completely
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE • Remove any remnants of the old starter cord and check  Changing a broken recoil spring that the return spring works. Insert the new starter cord  through the hole in the starter housing and in the cord  pulley.  • Undo the bolt in the centre of the pulley and remove the  pulley. • Bear in mind that the return spring lies tensioned in the  starter housing. • Loosen the bolts holding the spring cassette. • Secure the starter cord around the cord pulley as  illustrated. Tighten the fa
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE Spark plug Cooling system To keep the working temperature as low as possible the  The spark plug condition is influenced by: machine is equipped with a cooling system. • Incorrect carburettor adjustment. The cooling system consists of: • Wrong fuel mixture (too much oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes,  which may result in operating problems and starting  difficulties. 1 Air intake on the starter. 2 Air guide plate. 3 Fins on the flywheel
                    
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                        MAINTENANCE General maintenance instructions Below you will find some general maintenance instructions. If you have more questions, contact your service agent. Daily maintenance 1 Check that the components of the throttle control work smoothly (throttle control and throttle trigger lock). 2 Check the tension of the drive belt. 3 Check the condition of the blade and the drive gear. 4 Check the condition of the blade guard. 5 Check the starter and starter cord and clean the outside of the starter u