Husqvarna K 1260 Operator's Manual page 18

• Fix the cutting guide parallel to the rail in an appropriate
manner.
• Carefully cut off the guide.
Work procedure
• Fold out the cutting guide.
• Align the saw cut and fold in the guide.
• Begin the cutting process by swinging the machine back
and forth horizontally. This way the cutting blade's contact
surface to the rail is minimised, which reduces the risk of
the blade glazing.
• When you have cut through the head (A), you continue
cutting the rib (B) and foot (C).
A
B
C
If the cut cannot be completed from one side, the power cutter
must be turned around.
• Shut off the machine.
• Dismantle the power cutter from the fixture.
• Fit the power cutter with its left side to the rail fixture.
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OPERATING
• Guide the cutting blade down towards the rail and check
that the cutting blade is centred in the cut. If necessary,
adjust the movable bushing so that the blade ends up
centred in the middle of the cut.
• Now cutting can proceed.
General tips
• Only use specially intended cutting blades for rail cutting.
• Apply full throttle until the blade reaches top speed.
Reduce throttle to drop below the speed limitation which
reduces cutting blade vibrations when initiating a cut to
thereby produce straighter cuts. Apply full throttle and
maintain full speed until the cutting process is completed.
• Hold the machine's handle so that the hands are in line
with the cutting blade. This to achieve maximum cutting
speed, blade service life and a straight cut.
• When performing the cutting process correctly, it takes
about one minute to cut a 50 kg/m-rail and about one and
a half minute to cut 60 kg/m-rail. If it takes longer, review
your cutting technique. Problems which arise are often the
result of incorrect cutting technique or poor cutting blades.
Kickback
!
Kickback is the sudden upward motion that can occur if the
blade is pinched or stalled in the kickback zone. Most
kickbacks are small and pose little danger. However a
WARNING! Kickbacks are sudden and can
be very violent. The power cutter can be
thrown up and back towards the user in a
rotating motion causing serious or even fatal
injury. It is vital to understand what causes
kickback and how to avoid it before using
the machine.