Basic Working Techniques - Husqvarna K 970 Operator's Manual

WARNING! This machine produces an
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electromagnetic field during operation. This
field may under some circumstances
interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with
medical implants to consult their physician
and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this machine.
Work area safety
WARNING! The safety distance for the power
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cutter is 15 metres (50 foot). You are
responsible to ensure that animals and
onlookers are not within the working area.
Do not start cutting until the working area is
clear and you are standing firmly.
• Observe your surroundings to ensure that nothing can
affect your control of the machine.
• Observe your surroundings and make sure that there is no
risk of people or animals coming into contact with the
cutting equipment.
• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense
fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in
bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous
conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces.
• Never start to work with the power cutter before the
working area is clear and you have a firm foothold. Look
out for any obstacles with unexpected movement. Ensure
when cutting that no material can become loose and fall,
causing operating injury.Take great care when working on
sloping ground.
• Ensure that the working area is sufficiently illuminated to
create a safe working environment.
• Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are routed in
the working area or in the material to be cut.
Water cooling
Water cooling must always be used. Dry cutting causes
immediate overheating and bar and chain failure with a risk of
personal injury.
In addition to cooling the bar and chain, the flow of water
pushes particles away from the bar and the drive links. As a
result it is important with a high water pressure. The water
pressure should be at least 2.5 bar and a maximum of 11 bar.
The recommended pressure is approx. 5 bar.
OPERATING

Basic working techniques

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• This machine is designed for and intended for sawing
concrete, brick and different stone materials. All other use
is improper.
• Maintain a safe distance from the cutting chain when the
engine is running.
• Do not move the machine when the cutting equipment is
rotating.
• Take care when using your saw and make sure the
kickback zone of the bar never touches any object. See
instructions under the heading "Kickback".
• 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.
• Always hold the machine in a firm grip with both hands.
Hold it so that the thumbs and fingers grip round the
handles.
• Stand at a comfortable distance from the work piece.
• Check that the cutting equipment is not in contact with
anything when the machine is started.
• Apply the chain gently with high rotating speed (full
throttle) Maintain full speed until cutting is complete.
• Let the machine work without forcing or pressing the
chain.
• Use the saw the right way up. For reasons of safety the
saw must never be used upside down. Parts worn loose
from the cut object or damaged chain parts can be thrown
towards the operator.
WARNING! Do not lean the saw to the side,
this can cause the chain to jam or break with
personal injury as a consequence.
Under all circumstances avoid cutting using
the side of the chain; it will almost certainly
be damaged, break and can cause immense
damage. Only use the cutting section.
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