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Operator′s manual K960 K960 Rescue Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the 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...
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 carrying carelessly, which can cause serious or out any checks or maintenance.
WHAT IS WHAT? 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 cutter ......Personal protective equipment ........
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter - K960? 1 Front handle 14 Water tap 2 Warning decal 15 Muffler 3 Air filter cover 16 Guard for the blade 4 Cylinder cover 17 Adjustment handle for blade guard...
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter - K960 Rescue? 1 Front handle 13 Decompression valve 2 Warning decal 14 Muffler 3 Air filter cover 15 Blade guards 4 Cylinder cover 16 Adjustment handle for blade guard...
Fine adjustment of the idle speed T. Set the correct speed according to these instructions. Do not use the power cutter if the idle speed is not adjusted correctly! • Let your Husqvarna dealer regularly check the power cutter and make essential adjustments and repairs. • Breathing mask •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety precautions Personal safety • Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions IMPORTANT! Do not use the power cutter until you have under the heading Personal protective equipment. read the entire contents of this Operator’s Manual. All • Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk servicing, in addition to the points listed in the section alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect...
Make sure the vibration damping units are securely out where to dispose of excess fuel. attached to the engine unit and handle unit. • Always use a Husqvarna fuel container with an anti-spill valve. Stop switch Use the stop switch to switch off the engine.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler Check the throttle lockout • Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum when the throttle lockout is released. and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. WARNING! The muffler gets very hot in use •...
Make sure that the right bushing is used for the cutting blade Ensure the blade it not cracked or damaged in any other way. to be fitted on the machine. See the instructions under the heading Assembling the cutting blade. Suitable cutting blades K960 Cutting blades K960 Rescue Abrasive discs...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Rescue blade for K960 Abrasive discs for different materials Disc type Material WARNING! The Rescue blade is to be used Concrete, asphalt, stone masonry, only for rescue missions and only by trained Concrete disc cast iron, aluminium, copper, staff.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions • Feed down the machine in line with the blade. Pressure from the side can damage the blade and is very dangerous. WARNING! This section describes basic safety directions for using a power cutter. This information is never a substitute for professional skills and experience.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Kickback How to avoid pinching Support the work piece in such a way that the cut remains The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction open during the cutting operation and when the cut is that causes the power cutter and cutting blade to be thrown finished.
Do not use different dimensions of flange washers. Fitting the cutting blade Husqvarna cutting blades are manufactured and approved for freehand cutting. The paper labels on each side of the blade are there to distribute the pressure from the flange washer and prevent the blade from slipping.
Fuelling Two-stroke oil WARNING! Taking the following precautions, • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two- will lessen the risk of fire: stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air- cooled two-stroke engines. Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel.
STARTING AND STOPPING Before starting Starting Grip the front handle with your left hand. Put your right foot on WARNING! Note the following before the lower section of the rear handle pressing the machine against the ground. Never twist the starter cord around starting: your hand.
This is quite normal. WARNING! Never use the power cutter Please contact an accredited Husqvarna workshop if you without a blade guard over the cutting blade. have any questions.
filter must be replaced regularly or cleaned and and can, if handled carelessly, pop out and oiled. A special HUSQVARNA oil has been produced for cause personal injury. this purpose.
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MAINTENANCE Tensioning the recoil spring • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil spring by letting • Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn the pulley rotate slowly backwards.
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). •...
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.
TECHNICAL DATA K960, K960 Rescue Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 93,6 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm 38,0 Idle speed, rpm 2700 Recommended max. speed, rpm 9300 (+/- 150) Power, kW/ rpm 4,5/9000 Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition system Type of ignition system...
Husqvarna AB, SE-433 81 Göteborg, Sweden, tel: +46-31-949000, declares under sole responsibility that the power cutter Husqvarna K 960, K 960 Rescue dating from 2010 serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), complies with the requirements of the COUNCILíS DIRECTIVE: •...
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