Basic Working Techniques; Work Area Safety - Husqvarna K 760 Operator's Manual

WARNING! This machine produces an
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electromagnetic field during operation. This
field may under some circumstances
interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with
medical implants to consult their physician
and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this machine.

Work area safety

WARNING! The safety distance for the power
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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.
• Observe your surroundings to ensure that nothing can
affect your control of the machine.
• Ensure that no one/nothing can come into contact with the
cutting equipment or be hit by parts if the blade breaks.
• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense
fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in
bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous
conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
• Never start to work with the power cutter before the
working area is clear and you have a firm foothold. Look
out for any obstacles with unexpected movement. Ensure
when cutting that no material can become loose and fall,
causing operating injury.Take great care when working on
sloping ground.
• Ensure that the working area is sufficiently illuminated to
create a safe working environment.
• Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are routed in
the working area or in the material to be cut.
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OPERATING

Basic working techniques

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• The machine is designed and intended for cutting with
abrasive blades or diamond blades intended for high
speed handheld machines. The machine shall not be
used with any other type of blade, or for any other type of
cutting.
• Check that the cutting blade is fitted correctly and does
not show signs of damage. See the instructions in the
sections "Cutting blades" and "Assembly and settings".
• Check that the correct cutting blade is used for the
application in question. See instructions in the section
"Cutting blades".
• Never cut asbestos materials!
• Maintain a safe distance from the cutting blade when the
engine is running.
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the motor
running.
• Never move the machine when the cutting equipment is
rotating. The machine is equipped with a friction retarder
to shorten the stop time.
• 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. The guards
for the cutting equipment must always be fitted when the
machine is running.
• Never use the kickback zone of the blade for cutting. See
instructions under the heading "Kickback".
• Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
WARNING! Do not pull the power cutter to
one side, this can cause the blade to jam or
break resulting in injury to people.
Under all circumstances avoid grinding
using the side of the blade; it will almost
certainly be damaged, break and can cause
immense damage. Only use the cutting
section.
Cutting plastics with a diamond blade can
cause kickback when the material melts due
to the heat produced when cutting and
sticks to the blade. Never cut plastic
materials with a diamond blade!
Cutting in metal generates sparks that may
cause fire. Do not use the machine near to
ignitable substances or gases.