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Operator′s manual K960 Chain 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.
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ..........Symbols in the operator’s manual: ....... CONTENTS Contents ..............WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the diamond chain saw? ....SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before using a new diamond chain saw ....... Personal protective equipment ........
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the diamond chain saw? 1 Cylinder cover 14 Combination spanner 2 Muffler 15 Air filter cover 3 Fuel tank 16 Hand guard 4 Start throttle lock 17 Starter handle 5 Choke 18 Water tap 6 Throttle lockout 19 Front handle 7 Stop switch...
• Protective goggles or a visor • Let your Husqvarna dealer regularly check the machine and make essential adjustments and repairs. WARNING! Under no circumstances should you modify the original design of the •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General safety precautions Personal safety • Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment. IMPORTANT! Do not use the machine without first reading and understanding the contents of this Operator’s Manual. • Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk All service over and above the points set out in the chapter alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect ”Inspection, maintenance and service of the machine’s...
Contact your local petrol station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel. • Always use a Husqvarna fuel container with an anti-spill valve. WARNING! Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and inhaling fumes. Stop the engine before fuelling.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Muffler Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine′ ′ ′ ′ s safety equipment WARNING! The muffler gets very hot in use and remains so for a short time afterwards. WARNING! All servicing and repair work on Do not touch the muffler if it is hot! the machine requires special training.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Throttle lockout General working instructions • Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle setting when the throttle lockout is released. WARNING! This section describes basic safety directions for using the machine. This information is never a substitute for professional skills and experience.
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For best cutting economy, pre-cut with a power cutter then be faster. equipped with Husqvarna's special pre-cutting blade intended for further cutting with diamond chain saw. WARNING! Never use a power cutter with a standard cutting blade for pilot cutting.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting holes General rules • Never start to cut with the upper quadrant of the blade as A common task for the diamond chain saw is making small shown in the figure, also known as the kickback zone. openings in thick walls.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Diamond chains Check the saw The saw is equipped with a number of safety features that protect the operator in the event of chain breakage. These WARNING! Chain breakage can result in safety features must be checked before work starts. Never serious injury if the chain is thrown towards use the saw if any of the following parts are damaged or the operator.
ASSEMBLY How to tension the chain Hold the bar upwards as you move the handle forward. If the play between drive link and bar is bigger than 12 mm, the chain is too loose and must be tightened. Lock the chain tension by tightening the counter screw. Opening the adjust screw cover.
ASSEMBLY How to change the chain and rim Remove the spring holding the two "half-moons" using a screwdriver. Pull the handle backwards. Press the spring down on the chain tensioner handle. Unscrew the adjusting bar nut anti-clockwise. Remove the "halfmoons", the cup guard, o-ring and the drive sprocket.
ASSEMBLY Tightening the bar nut If the bar and chain tensioner handle feel loose, the bar nut must be tightened to achieve the correct tension moment in the nut. This so that the bar does not fit loosely. Move the lever to its rear, lower position. Push in the spring on the chain tensioner handle and turn the bar nut clockwise by hand.
Two-stroke oil Do not smoke or place hot objects near fuel. • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two- Always shut off the engine before refuelling. stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air- When refuelling, open the fuel cap slowly so cooled two-stroke engines.
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.
In order to obtain a good filtering without hesitation. effect, the filter must be replaced regularly or cleaned and oiled. A special HUSQVARNA oil has been produced for this purpose. Rec. idle speed: 2700 rpm WARNING! Contact your servicing dealer, if the idle speed setting cannot be adjusted so that the chain stops.
MAINTENANCE Put the filter in a plastic bag and pour the filter oil over it. • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm and hook it into the notch Knead the plastic bag to distribute the oil. Squeeze the in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil spring by letting excess oil out of the filter inside the plastic bag and pour the pulley rotate slowly backwards.
MAINTENANCE Tensioning the recoil spring Fitting the starter • Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn • To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place the the starter pulley about 2 turns clockwise. starter in position against the crankcase.
MAINTENANCE Cooling system Daily maintenance 1 Check that the components of the throttle control work smoothly (throttle control and throttle trigger lock). 2 Check the bar tip sprocket. To keep the working temperature as low as possible the 3 Check the condition of the bar. machine is equipped with a cooling system.
TECHNICAL DATA Engine Cylinder displacement, cm 93,6 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm Idle speed, rpm 2700 Recommended max. speed, rpm 9750 (+/- 250) Power, kW/ rpm 4,5/9000 Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition system Type of ignition system Spark plug Champion RCJ 6Y/ NGK BPMR 7A Electrode gap, mm Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer of carburettor...
Husqvarna AB, SE-433 81 Göteborg, Sweden, tel: +46-31-949000, declares under sole responsibility that the power cutter Husqvarna K 960 Chain 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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