Reversible Cutting Head - Husqvarna K970 III Operator's Manual

Reversible cutting head

The machine is fitted with a reversible cutting head
allowing cutting close to a wall or at ground level,
restricted only by the thickness of the blade guard.
In the event of a kickback it is harder to control the
machine when cutting with the cutting head reversed. The
cutting blade is further away for the centre of the machine
which means the handle and the cutting blade are no
longer in alignment. It is more difficult to restrain the
machine if the blade gets jammed or stuck in its kickback
danger zone. See under the "Kickback" heading in the
"Operating" section for additional information.
Some of the machine's good ergonomic features are
jeopardised such as balance. Cutting with the cutting
head reversed should only occur with cuts that are not
possible in a standard manner.
Applies to 16" only
• Loosen the extra screw (A) holding the upper belt
guard.
Following applies to both 14" and 16"
• Loosen the three nuts (B) holding the upper belt
guard. Turn the belt tensioner (C) to position "0" to
release the tension.
C
• Remove the upper belt guard.
• Disconnect the water hose and handle from the blade
guard (A). Remove the stop (C).
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ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS
A (16")
B
A
C
• The cutting head is now loose and can be removed
from the machine. Remove the belt from the belt
pulley.
• Rotate the bearing housing to opposite direction and
reassemble the stop.
• Attach the cutting head to the other side of the cutting
arm.
• Turn the belt tensioner (C) to position "1" to tighten the
drive belt.
• Fit the belt guard to the reversed cutting head.
• To obtain the correct drive belt tension, tighten the
nuts (B) first and then loosen them 1-2 turns. Wiggle
the blade guard (A) up and down 3-5 times, and then
tighten the nuts (B) with the combination spanner.
B
Applies to 16" only
• Tighten the extra screw.
• Assemble the water hose nipple and the hose on the
opposite upper side of the blade guard.
A
C