Husqvarna K1250 - Manuals

English – 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Steps before using a new power cutter • Please read the operator’s manual carefully. • Check the cutting blade’s mounting, see the chapter ”Assembly”. • Start the engine and check the idling setting, see instructions under the heading Maintenance. When the carburettor...

6 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS • Heavy-duty, firm grip gloves. • Tight-fitting, heavy-duty and comfortable clothing that permits full freedom of movement. • Use leg-guards recommended for the material to be cut. • Boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole • Always have a first aid kit nearby. Ma...

English – 7 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Thr ottle lockout The throttle tr igger lock is designed to prevent accidental operation of the throttle. When the lock (A) is pressed in this releases the throttle (B). The trigger lock remains pressed in as long as the throttle is pressed. When the grip on the hand...

8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 lo...

English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fuel safety (Refuelling/Fuel mixture/Storage.) • Never refuel the machine while the engine is running. • Make sure there is plenty of ventilation when refuelling or mixing fuel (gasoline and 2-stroke oil). • Move the machine at least 10 ft (3 m) from the refuelling po...

10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting General • Start cutting with the machine running at maximum speed. • Always hold the machine in a firm grip with both hands. Hold it so that the thumbs and fingers grip round the handles. Cutting technique The technique described below is of a general charact...

English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS How to avoid kickback What is kickback? The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the power cutter and cutting blade to be thrown from an object when the upper quadrant of the blade, known as the kickback zone, touches an object. General r...

12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS High speed handheld machines Our cutting blades are manufactured for high-speed, portable power cutters. If blades from other manufacturers are used, ensure that the blades conform to all regulations and demands that concern this type of power cutter. Special blades ...

English – 13 ASSEMBLY Assembling the cutting head Remove the bolt (1) and nut (2). Remove the guard. Fit the drive belt on the clutch drum. Fit the guard and tighten the screws. Run the drive belt over the cutting head’s belt pulley (2). Position the belt guard and secure the cutting head together w...

14 – English FUEL HANDLING Fuel CAUTION! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine and must always been run using a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct mixture is obtained. When mixing sm...

English – 15 STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping Starting a cold engine Ignition: Slide the ignition switch to the left. Choke: Pull the choke control fully out. Start throttle lock: Press in the throttle trigger lock, throttle control and then the start throttle lock (A). Release the thrott...

16 – English MAINTENANCE Tensioning the drive belt • The drive belt is fully enclosed and well protected from dust and dirt. • When tensioning the drive belt, slightly loosen the nuts (A) holding the cutting head and belt guard. • Turn the tension screw so that the nut (B) aligns with the arrow on t...

English – 17 MAINTENANCE Fine adjustment of the idle speed T Adjust the idle speed using the T screw. When an adjustment is necessary, first turn the screw clockwise until the blade starts to rotate. Now turn the screw anti-clockwise until the blade stops rotating. A correctly adjusted idle speed is...

18 – English MAINTENANCE Starter Changing a broken or worn starter cord • Loosen the screws that hold the starter against the crankcase and remove the starter. • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm (12 inches) and hook it into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil spring by letting the ...

English – 19 MAINTENANCE Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by: • Incorrect carburetor adjustment. • 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. • ...

20 – English 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...

English – 21 TECHNICAL DATA Cutting equipment Engine K1250 Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 7,25/119 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 2,36/60 Stroke, inch/mm 1,65/42 Idle speed, rpm 2500 Recommended max. fast idle speed, rpm 9750 ± 250 Power, kW/ rpm 12,8/5,8 Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition system E...

22 – English FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT ´®z+R==¶5X¨ ´®z+R==¶5X¨ YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), Environment Canada and Husqvarna Construction Products are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your 2001 and...