Page 2 - KEY TO SYMBOLS; Symbols on the machine:; The engine exhaust from this product
2 – English KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using...
Page 3 - CONTENTS; Contents
English – 3 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 wh...
Page 5 - What is what on the power cutter - K960 Rescue?
English – 5 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter - K960 Rescue? 1 Front handle 2 Warning decal 3 Air filter cover 4 Cylinder cover 5 Choke 6 Throttle lockout 7 Start throttle lock 8 Type plate 9 Stop switch 10 Fuel tank 11 Starter handle 12 Starter 13 Decompression valve 14 Muffler 15 Blad...
Page 6 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Personal protective equipment
6 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Steps before using a new power cutter • Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. • Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting blade. See the instructions under the heading Assembling the ...
Page 7 - General safety precautions; Work area safety; Cutting blades
English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety precautions Work area safety • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. • Never use the machine indoors. Be aware of the dangers of inhaling the engine’s exhaust fumes. • Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as...
Page 8 - Fuel safety; Vibration damping system; Check the vibration damping system; Stop switch; Check the stop switch
8 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Special care should be taken with abrasive discs. Abrasive discs must be stored on a flat, level surface. If an abrasive disc is stored in humid conditions, this can cause imbalance and result in injury. • Inspect new blades for transport or storage damage. Fuel saf...
Page 9 - Muffler; Check the muffler; Throttle lockout; Check the throttle lockout; Guard for the blade
English – 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user. Check the muffler • Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler. • Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine. Throttle lockou...
Page 10 - Checking the blade guard; General; Suitable cutting blades; Abrasive discs
10 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking the blade guard • Check that the guard is complete and without any cracks or deformations. • Never use a defective guard or a guard that has not been fitted correctly. Cutting blades General Cutting blades are available in two basic designs; abrasive discs a...
Page 11 - Abrasive discs for different materials; Diamond blades; Material; Rescue blade for K960; Dry cutting with diamond blade
English – 11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Abrasive discs for different materials 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...
Page 12 - General working instructions; Cutting technique; Cutting with Rescue blade
12 – English SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General working instructions Cutting technique The technique described below is of a general character. Check information for each blade regarding individual cutting characteristics (for example, diamond blades requires less feeding pressure than an abrasive discs). ...
Page 13 - Kickback; General rules; Pull in
English – 13 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 rules • Never start to cut with ...
Page 14 - ASSEMBLY; Fitting the cutting blade
14 – English ASSEMBLY Checking the drive axle and flange washers 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 and are free from foreign objects. Do not use warped, notched, indented or...
Page 15 - FUEL HANDLING; Fuel; Gasoline; Mixing ratio; Fueling
English – 15 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...
Page 16 - STARTING AND STOPPING; Before starting; Starting; Stopping
16 – English STARTING AND STOPPING Before starting Decompression valve: Press the valve to reduce the compression in the cylinder. 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...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE; Tensioning the drive belt; Function
English – 17 MAINTENANCE Tensioning the drive belt • When the machine is equipped with a friction retarder, a scraping sound can be heard from the bearing housing when the blade is turned by hand. This is quite normal. Please contact an accredited Husqvarna workshop if you have any questions. • The ...
Page 18 - Fuel filter; Air filter; Starter; Changing a broken or worn starter cord
18 – English MAINTENANCE Fuel filter • The fuel filter sits inside the fuel tank. • The fuel tank must be protected from contamination when filling. This reduces the risk of operating disturbances caused by blockage of the fuel filter located inside the tank. • The filter cannot be cleaned but must ...
Page 19 - Tensioning the recoil spring; Fitting the starter
English – 19 MAINTENANCE • 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 pulley rotate slowly backwards. • Remove any remnants of the old starter cord and check that the return spring works. Insert the new st...
Page 20 - Spark plug
20 – English 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. • ...
Page 21 - General maintenance instructions
English – 21 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...
Page 22 - TECHNICAL DATA; Cutting equipment
22 – English TECHNICAL DATA ´®z+SN•¶5R¨ ´®z+SN•¶5R¨ K960, K960 Rescue Cutting equipment Engine Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 3 5,7/93,6 Cylinder bore, inch/mm 2,20/56 Stroke, inch/mm 1,50/38,0 Idle speed, rpm 2700 Recommended max. speed, rpm 9300 (+/- 150) Power, kW/ rpm 4,5/9000 Ignition system M...
Page 23 - FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT; ADD -ON OR MODIFIED PARTS
English – 23 FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 2009 and later small nonroad eng...
