Husqvarna K 970 Chain Operator's Manual

Husqvarna K 970 Chain Operator's Manual

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Oper ator ' s manual
K 970 Chain
Please r ead the operator's manual carefully and make sure you
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understand the instructions before using the machine.

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  • Page 1 Oper ator ′ s manual K 970 Chain Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you 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...
  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols on the mac hine Explanation of warning le vels The w arnings are graded in three levels. W ARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or W ARNING! carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine ..........Explanation of warning levels ........CONTENTS Contents ..............PRESENT ATION Dear Customer , ............Features ............... WHA T IS WHAT? What is what on the diamond chain sa w? ....MA CHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT Gener al ................
  • Page 4: Present Ation

    When y ou push the air purge diaphragm, fuel is pumped through to the carburettor. Fewer pulls are required for Husqvarna is the global leader in outdoor power products for starting, meaning the machine becomes easier to start. forestry, park maintenance and lawn and garden care, as well as cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries.
  • Page 5: Wha T Is What

    WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the diamond c hain saw? 1 Front handle 15 Chain tensioner handle 2 Water tap 16 Bar and chain 3 Warning decal 17 Counter screw 4 Air filter cover 18 Bar nut 5 Choke.
  • Page 6: Ma Chine´s Safety Equipment

    MA CHINE´S SAFETY EQ UIPMENT General • Start the diamond chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the chain stops and remains stationary. If the chain rotates when the throttle control is in the "IDLE POSITION" you should W ARNING! Never use a machine that has check the carburettor's "IDLE ADJUSTMENT".
  • Page 7 MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT Checking the vibration damping system WARNING! The engine should be switched off, and the stop switch in STOP position. • Check the vibration damping units regularly for cracks or deformation. Replace them if damaged. • Check that the vibration damping element is securely attached between the engine unit and handle unit.
  • Page 8: Diamond Chains

    DIAMOND CHAINS General Material WARNING! Chain breakage can result in WARNING! Under no circumstances may the serious injury if the chain is thrown towards diamond chain saw be converted to cut the operator. other materials than those it is intended for. It must never be equipped with a timber saw There are two basic types of diamond chain available on the chain.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    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. >12 mm •...
  • Page 10: Tightening The Bar Nut

    ASSEMBLY • Pull the handle backwards. • Remove the spring holding the two "half-moons" using a screwdriver. • 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.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY • 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. • Release the spring. Hold the bar upwards as you move the handle forward. Note that the arm's mechanical stop shall not be reached.
  • Page 12: Fuel Handling

    Mixing ratio ditches deeper than one meter. • 1:50 (2%) with HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil or equivalent. Fuel and fuel fumes are highly inflammable and can cause serious injury when inhaled • 1:33 (3%) with oils class JASO FB or ISO EGB formulated or allowed to come in contact with the skin.
  • Page 13: Operating

    OPERATING Protective equipment • Keep in mind that it is you, the operator that is responsible for not exposing people or their property to accidents or hazards. General • The machine must be kept clean. Signs and stickers must • Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help be fully legible.
  • Page 14: Basic Working Techniques

    OPERATING Work area safety • Keep a good balance and a firm foothold. • Never cut above shoulder height. Never cut from a ladder. Use a platform or scaffold when working at high altitude. WARNING! The safety distance for the power cutter is 15 metres.
  • Page 15 This method is recommended when attempting to cut absolutely straight and square. For best cutting economy, pre-cut with a power cutter equipped with Husqvarna's special pre-cutting blade intended for further cutting with diamond chain saw. • Start by securing a board where the cut is to be made.
  • Page 16 OPERATING • First make the lower horizontal cut. Now make the two General rules vertical cuts. Finish with the upper horizontal cut. The risk • Kickback only occurs if the kickback zone of the bar of jamming is then avoided. touches an object.
  • Page 17: Transport And Storage

    OPERATING Transport and storage • Secure the equipment during transportation in order to avoid transport damage and accidents. • Store the equipment in a lockable area so that it is out of reach of children and unauthorized persons. • For transport and storage of diamond chains, see the section "Diamond chains".
  • Page 18: Starting And Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING Before starting • Start throttle position - warm engine: The correct choke/start throttle setting is obtained by pulling the choke control to the choke position and then pushing it in again. This only engages the start throttle setting without any WARNING! Please read the operator’s choke.
  • Page 19: Stopping

    STARTING AND STOPPING • When the engine starts, quickly apply full throttle to automatically disengage fast idle. Stopping CAUTION! The chain continues to rotate up to a minute after the motor has stopped. (Chain coasting.) Make sure that the chain can rotate freely until it is completely stopped.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    • Let your Husqvarna dealer regularly check the machine and make essential adjustments and repairs. Maintenance schedule In the maintenance schedule you can see which parts of your machine that require maintenance, and with which intervals it should take place.
  • Page 21: Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE Cleaning Carburettor The carburettor is equipped with fixed needles to ensure the External cleaning machine always receives the correct mixture of fuel and air. When the engine lacks power or accelerates poorly, do the • Clean the machine daily by rinsing it with clean water after following: the work is finished.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE • Pull the cord out about 30 cm and lift it into the cut-out in • Check that the spring is not drawn to its end position by the periphery of the starter pulley. When the cord is intact: pulling out the starter line fully.
  • Page 23: Fuel System

    MAINTENANCE Fitting the starter Replacing the air filter • To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place the starter in position against the crankcase. Then slowly NOTICE! The air filter must not be cleaned or blown clean release the starter cord so that the pulley engages with with compressed air.
  • Page 24: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Engine K 970 Chain Cylinder displacement, cm 93,6 Cylinder bore, mm Stroke, mm Idle speed, rpm 2700 Recommended max. speed, rpm 9300 (+/- 150) Power, kW/ rpm 4,8/9000 Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition system Type of ignition system...
  • Page 25: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity

    Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the power cutters Husqvarna K 970 Chain from 2011’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the rating plate with subsequent serial number), complies with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES: •...
  • Page 28 Original instructions 1152682-26 ´®z+Td6¶63¨ ´®z+Td6¶63¨ rev. 2 2012-01-18...

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