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Oper ator’s manual K 3000 Vac Please r ead the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. It is the owner’s responsibility to make 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...
KEY T O SYMBOLS Symbols on the mac hine: Explanation of warning le vels W ARNING! The machine can be a The w arnings are graded in three levels. dangerous tool if used incorrectly or W ARNING! carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others.
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ........2 Explanation of warning levels ....... 2 CONTENTS Contents ............... 3 PRESENT ATION Dear customer! ............. 4 Features ............... 4 PRESENT ATION What is what on the po wer cutter? ....... 5 MA CHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT Gener al ..............
Husqvarna is the global leader in outdoor power products for forestry, park maintenance and lawn and garden care, as well as cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries.
PRESENT A TION What is what on the po wer cutter? Rear handle 10 Power switch lock Blade guard 14” 11 Front handle Adjustment handle for guard 12 Locking the axle Cutting blade 13 Locking catch Type plate 14 Connection for vacuum cleaner Inspection hatch 15 Vac attachment Brush retainer...
MA CHINE´S SAFETY EQ UIPMENT General Chec king the power switch lock • Make sure the power switch is locked when the power W ARNING! Never use a machine that has switch lock is in its original position. faulty safety equipment! If your machine fails any of these checks contact your service agent to get it repaired.
Suitable cutting blades engine. Never use a cutting blade with a lower speed rating than that of the power cutter. K 3000 without K 3000 with a Cutting blades a Vac Vac attachment attachment...
CUTTING BLADES Abrasive blades Diamond blades General WARNING! Do not use abrasive blades with water. The strength is impaired when abrasive blades are exposed to WARNING! Cutting plastics with a water or moisture, which results in an diamond blade can cause kickback when increased risk of the blade breaking.
CUTTING BLADES Diamond blades for dry cutting • Diamond blades for dry cutting can be used both with and without water cooling. • When dry cutting, lift the blade out from the cut every 30–60 seconds and let it rotate in the air for 10 seconds to let it cool.
flange washer (A) and the flange washer (B). the outlet socket before cleaning, The flange washer is turned so that it fits on the axle. maintenance or assembly. Husqvarna’s blades are approved for hand-held power cutters. Checking the drive shaft and flange washers •...
Make sure the locking catch rests upon the lug on the cover. Flip up the locking catch and press it against the protective cover. • Connect the vacuum cleaner to the machine. • Recommended dust collector is the Husqvarna DC 3300, DC 5500 or similar. – English...
OPERATING Protective equipment General safety warnings General WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for warnings and instructions may result in help in the event of an accident. electrtic shock, fire and/or serious injury.
OPERATING • When operating a power tool outdoors, use an • Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of cord jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric from moving parts.
OPERATING Service • The guard for the cutting equipment should be adjusted so that the rear section is flush with the work • Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair piece. Spatter and sparks from the material being cut person unsing only identical replacement parts.
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OPERATING • Move the blade slowly forwards and backwards to Reactive force achieve a small contact area between the blade and A reactive force is always present when cutting. The force the material to be cut. This reduces the temperature of pulls the machine in the opposite direction to the blade the blade and ensures effective cutting.
OPERATING Pinching kickback Transport and storage Pinching is when the cut closes and pinches the blade. If • Secure the equipment during transportation in order the blade is pinched or stalled the reactive force will be to avoid transport damage and accidents. strong and you might not be able to control the power •...
STARTING AND STOPPING Before starting Stopping WARNING! Please read the operator’s WARNING! The cutting blade continues manual carefully and make sure you to rotate up to a minute after the motor understand the instructions before using has stopped. (Blade coasting.) Make the machine.
• 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.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning Carbon brushes The carbon brushes should be replaced with new brushes External cleaning if they are worn, cracked or in any other way deformed. All carbon brushes must be replaced when the brushes are WARNING! The machine is not equipped replaced.
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MAINTENANCE Gearbox grease The gear housing must not be filled completely with grease. The grease expands as the machine heats up during operation. If the gear housing was completely filled with grease it could damage the seals and lead to leakage of grease.
TECHNICAL DATA K 3000 Motor Protection class Ground fault circuit interrupter Rated voltage, V Europe Great Britain USA / Canada / Japan 100-120 Australia Rated output, W Europe 2700/12 A Great Britain 2200/20 A USA / Canada / Japan 15 A, 50-60 Hz...
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