Husqvarna K960 Chain Operator's Manual

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K960 Chain
Please read the operator's manual carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before using the machine. It is the
owner's responsibility to make sure that any person who use
this power cutter have read this manual!
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  • Page 1 Operator’s manual K960 Chain Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that any person who use this power cutter have read this manual!
  • Page 2: Key To Symbols

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ........
  • Page 4: What Is What

    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...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Do not use the diamond chain saw if the idle speed is not adjusted correctly! • Let your Husqvarna dealer regularly check the machine and make essential adjustments and repairs. The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the...
  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal safety • Use leg-guards recommended for the material to be cut. • Boots with steel toe-caps and non-slip sole • Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions under the heading Personal protective equipment. • Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-ordination.
  • Page 7: Machine's Safety Equipment

    Contact your local gas 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.
  • Page 8: Checking, Maintaining And Servicing The Machine's Safety Equipment

    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.
  • Page 9: General Working Instructions

    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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: How To Avoid Kickback

    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.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: 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. Lock the chain tension by tightening the counter screw. Opening the adjust screw cover.
  • Page 14: How To Change The Chain And Rim

    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.
  • Page 15: Tightening The Bar Nut

    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.
  • Page 16: Fuel Handling

    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.
  • Page 17: Starting And Stopping

    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 wrap the starter cord around starting: your hand Do not start the power cutter without the belt...
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    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 at idle.
  • Page 19: Starter

    MAINTENANCE Put the filter in a plastic bag and pour the filter oil over it. • Pull out the cord approx. 30 cm (12 inches) and hook it Knead the plastic bag to distribute the oil. Squeeze the into the notch in the rim of the pulley. Release the recoil excess oil out of the filter inside the plastic bag and pour spring by letting the pulley rotate slowly backwards.
  • Page 20: Spark Plug

    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.
  • Page 21: Cooling System

    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.
  • Page 22: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Motor Cylinder displacement, cu.in/cm 5,7/93,6 Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke, inch/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, inch/mm 0,02/0,5 Fuel and lubrication system...
  • Page 23: Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement

    The owner is responsible for the performance of all required charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Construction maintenance, as defined in the operator’s manual. Products servicing dealer. If you have any questions –...
  • Page 24 WARNING! Cutting, especially when DRY cutting, generates dust that comes from the material being cut, which frequently contains silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous other minerals and rocks. Exposure to excessive amount of such dust can cause: Respiratory disease (affecting your ability to breath), including chronic bronchitis,...

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