Husqvarna 967348001 User Manual Download

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K 970 III, K 970 III Rescue, K 970 SmartGuard

Operator's manual

2-37

Bedienungsanweisung

38-75

Manuel d'utilisation

76-113

Gebruiksaanwijzing

114-150

Summary of Contents for 967348001

Page 1: ...K 970 III K 970 III Rescue K 970 SmartGuard EN Operator s manual 2 37 DE Bedienungsanweisung 38 75 FR Manuel d utilisation 76 113 NL Gebruiksaanwijzing 114 150 ...

Page 2: ...Do not use the product for other tasks The product must only be used by professional operators with experience Work is constantly in progress to increase your safety and efficiency during operation Speak to your servicing dealer for more information Note National Local regulations could restrict the use of this product Product overview K 970 III 2 3 4 6 7 8 11 14 20 12 16 18 19 21 10 22 24 25 9 27...

Page 3: ...14 19 13 15 17 18 20 10 21 23 24 9 26 27 1 22 16 25 5 12 1 Operator s manual 2 Front handle 3 Warning decal 4 Decompression valve 5 Air filter cover 6 Choke control 7 Throttle trigger lockout 8 Start instruction decal 9 Throttle trigger 10 Air purge bulb 11 Stop switch 12 T screw idle speed adjustment 13 Starter rope handle 14 Starter housing 15 Cutting equipment decal 16 Flange spindle arbor bush...

Page 4: ...ustment 29 Starter rope handle 30 Starter housing 31 Combination wrench 32 Water connector GARDENA Symbols on the product WARNING This product can be dangerous and cause serious injury or death to the operator or others Be careful and use the product correctly Read the operator s manual carefully and make sure that you understand the instructions before you use this product Use approved protective...

Page 5: ... 8 and on the label Note Other symbols decals on the product refer to special certification requirements for some markets Start instructions decal Refer to To start the product with a cold engine on page 23 and To start the product with a warm engine on page 24 for instructions Cutting equipment decal 1 2 3 4 5 5 1 Cutting blade diameter 2 Max speed of output shaft 3 Max blade thickness 4 Directio...

Page 6: ... and spare parts that are not approved by the manufacturer can cause serious injury or death Keep the product clean Make sure that you can clearly read signs and decals Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the product to use or service it Do not let a person operate the product unless they read and understand the contents of the operator s manual Only let approved person...

Page 7: ...ou have symptoms and continue to operate the product the symptoms can increase or become permanent If these or other symptoms occur get medical aid Numbness loss of feeling tingling pricking pain burning throbbing stiffness clumsiness loss of strength changes in skin color or condition Symptoms can increase in cold temperatures Use warm clothing and keep your hands warm and dry when you operate th...

Page 8: ...engine stops Use approved eye protection to decrease the risk of injury from thrown objects If you use a face shield then you must also wear approved protective goggles Approved protective goggles must comply with standard ANSI Z87 1 in the USA or EN 166 in EU countries Visors must comply with standard EN 1731 Use heavy duty gloves Use approved respiratory protection The use of products such as cu...

Page 9: ...hrottle control and make sure that the cutting blade stops and stays stationary 6 If the cutting blade rotates at idle position adjust the idle speed Refer to To adjust the idle speed on page 31 To do a check of the stop switch 1 Start the engine Refer to To start the product with a cold engine on page 23 2 Push the stop switch to the STOP position The engine must stop Blade guard and SmartGuard O...

Page 10: ... moves freely without much play and retracts by spring force 3 Clean or replace the SmartGuard if it does not retract immediately when pushed in or is damaged Vibration damping system Your product is equipped with a vibration damping system that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation easier The product s vibration damping system reduces the transfer of vibration between the engine un...

Page 11: ...3 m 10 ft from where you refueled Min Do not start the product if there is fuel or oil spilled on the product Remove the unwanted fuel and oil and let the product dry before you start the engine Examine the engine for leaks regularly If there are leaks in the fuel system do not start the engine until the leaks are repaired Keep fuel in approved containers only When the product and fuel is in stora...

Page 12: ...rked on the cutting blade and that of the product is marked on the blade guard 100 m s XXXX rpm Note Many cutting blades that can be attached to this product are made for stationary saws The rated speed value of those cutting blades is too low for this product CAUTION Do not use cutting blades with thickness exceeding maximum recommended thickness Refer to Technical data on page 34 Cutting blades ...

Page 13: ...you cut materials such as hard reinforced concrete If you use a blunt diamond blade it becomes too hot which can cause the diamond segments to come loose To sharpen the cutting blade Note For the best cutting results use a sharp cutting blade To sharpen the cutting blade cut into soft material such as sandstone or brick Diamond blades for wet cutting Diamond blades for wet cutting must be used wit...

Page 14: ...having to take time to switch blades or machines When using this power cutter be aware at all times that carbide tipped blades are more kickback prone than diamond blades if not used properly Carbide tipped blades can also throw pieces of material away from the blade For these reasons a power cutter equipped with a carbide tipped blade should never be used except by highly trained public safety pr...

Page 15: ...how the direction of rotation of the spindle shaft 2 Find the arrow on the cutting blade that shows the direction of rotation of the cutting blade 3 Make sure that the direction arrows of the cutting blade and the spindle shaft have the same direction To install the cutting blade WARNING Make sure that the engine is off and that the stop switch is in the STOP position WARNING Always use protective...

Page 16: ... not align This has a negative effect on the balance in the product and it is more difficult to hold the product if the cutting blade is pinched or stalled in the kickback zone Refer to Kickback on page 17 WARNING Make sure that the engine is off and that the stop switch is in the STOP position WARNING Always use protective gloves when you assemble the product 1 Remove the cutting blade the front ...

Page 17: ...utter up and back towards the user in a rotating motion causing serious or even fatal injury Reactive force A reactive force is always present when cutting The force pulls the product in the opposite direction to the blade rotation Most of the time this force is insignificant If the blade is pinched or stalled the reactive force will be strong and you might not be able to control the power cutter ...

Page 18: ... cutting a pipe with a belled end or a pipe in a trench that if not properly supported may sag and pinch the blade If the pipe is allowed to sag and close the cut the blade will be pinched in the kick back zone and a severe kick back might develop If the pipe is properly supported the end of the pipe will move downward the cut will open and no pinching will occur Secure the pipe so it does not mov...

Page 19: ... pinch the blade when separated in section 5 However be alert if the blade is pinched during the final separation If the blade is pinched in the lower section the product may pull forward away from the operator rather then resulting in a rotating kickback To prevent a kickback WARNING Avoid situations where there is a risk of kickback Take care when using your power cutter and make sure that the b...

Page 20: ...tting blades on page 12 for instructions Do not cut asbestos materials Keep a safe distance from the cutting blade when the engine is on Do not try to stop a rotating blade with a part of your body To touch a rotating blade although the engine is off can result in serious injury or death The cutting blade continues to rotate for a while after the throttle trigger is released Make sure that the cut...

Page 21: ...o not push the cutting blade Feed the product down in line with the blade Pressure from the side can cause damage to the blade and is very dangerous Move the blade slowly forward and rearward to get a small contact area between the blade and the material to be cut This decreases the temperature of the blade and is an effective way to cut Basic working techniques with K 970 SmartGuard WARNING The S...

Page 22: ...t oil CAUTION Do not use two stroke oil for water cooled outboard engines also referred to as outboard oil Do not use oil for four stroke engines Premixed fuel Use HUSQVARNA premixed alkylate fuel for best performance and extension of the engine life This fuel contains less harmful chemicals compared to regular fuel which decreases harmful exhaust fumes The quantity of remains after combustion is ...

Page 23: ...fuel tank cap is not tightened there is a risk of fire 5 Move the product a minimum of 3 m 10 ft from the position where you filled the tank before a start To start the product with a cold engine WARNING Make sure that the cutting blade can rotate freely It starts to rotate when the engine starts 1 Push the decompression valve to decrease the pressure in the cylinder The decompression valve goes b...

Page 24: ... out the engine will stop after some seconds If the engine stops pull the starter rope handle again 9 Push the throttle trigger to disengage the start throttle and set the product at idle speed To start the product with a warm engine WARNING Make sure that the cutting blade can rotate freely It starts to rotate when the engine starts 1 Push the decompression valve to decrease the pressure in the c...

Page 25: ...tinuously and quickly CAUTION Do not pull the starter rope fully and do not let go of the starter rope handle when the starter rope is extended This can cause damage to the product 8 Push the throttle trigger to disengage the start throttle and set the product at idle speed To stop the product WARNING The cutting blade continues to rotate for a while after the engine stops Make sure that the cutti...

Page 26: ... Air filter Water delivery system Drive belt Clutch Throttle lockout Carburetor Stop switch Starter housing Blade guard and SmartGuard Cutting blade Replace Fuel filter Refer to Safety devices on the product on page 8 Refer to Cutting blades on page 11 To clean externally Flush the product externally with clean water after each day of operation If it is necessary use a brush To clean the air intak...

Page 27: ...lace the spark plug To do a general inspection Make sure that all nuts and screws on the product are tightened correctly To replace the drive belt WARNING Do not start the product without all guards and covers installed 1 Loosen the screw A A B C Note This step only applies to K 970 III 400mm 16in 2 Loosen the 3 nuts on the cutting head B and turn the belt tensioner C to the position 0 3 Remove th...

Page 28: ...tep only applies to K 970 III 400mm 16in Starter housing WARNING Always be careful and always use eye protection when you replace the recoil spring or the starter rope There is tension in the recoil spring when it is wound in the starter housing The recoil spring can eject and cause injury To remove the starter housing 1 Loosen the 4 screws on the starter housing 2 Remove the starter housing To re...

Page 29: ...ease the knot C 10 Remove the starter rope 11 Make sure that the recoil spring is clean and not damaged 12 Put a new starter rope A in the hole in the starter housing A 13 Pull the starter rope through the starter rope handle and make a knot at the end of the starter rope A A B 14 Attach the cover on the starter rope handle B 15 Adjust the tension of the recoil spring Refer to To adjust the tensio...

Page 30: ...lly if a spring is broken 1 Remove the 2 screws on the spring assembly 2 Push the 2 brackets on the snap locks with a screwdriver To clean the spring assembly CAUTION Do not remove the spring from the assembly 1 Blow the spring with compressed air until it is clean 2 Apply a light oil to the spring To attach the spring assembly Assemble in the opposite sequence of To remove the spring assembly on ...

Page 31: ... B Fuel filter The fuel filter is installed in the fuel tank The fuel filter prevents contamination of the fuel tank when the fuel tank is filled The fuel filter must be replaced yearly or more frequently if it is clogged CAUTION Do not clean the fuel filter To examine the air filter Note Examine the air filter only if the engine power decreases CAUTION Be careful when you remove the air filter Pa...

Page 32: ...that the stop switch STOP is in the left position There is no fuel in the fuel tank Fill with fuel The spark plug is defective Replace the spark plug The clutch is defective Speak to your service agent The cutting blade rotates at idle speed The idle speed is too high Adjust the idle speed The clutch is defective Speak to your service agent The cutting blade does not rotate when the operator throt...

Page 33: ... a check of the water supply system on page 32 The SmartGuard does not move freely The SmartGuard does not re tract when the product is re moved away from the work piece The moving parts of the SmartGuard are clogged Clean the moving parts The springs of the SmartGuard does not operate correctly Do a check of the springs Clean the springs Transportation storage and disposal Transportation and stor...

Page 34: ...B A 114 114 Sound power level guaranteed LWAdB A 1 115 115 Equivalent sound pressure level at the ear of the operator dB A 2 104 104 Equivalent vibration levels ahveq 3 Front rear handle 350mm 14in m s2 3 8 4 2 4 5 3 7 1 Noise emissions in the environment are measured as sound power LWA in conformity with directive 2000 14 EC The difference between guaranteed and measured sound power is that the g...

Page 35: ...ssments and values measured in individual work places may be higher The actual exposure values and risk of harm experienced by an individual user are unique and depend upon the way the user works in what material the product is used as well as upon the exposure time and the physical condition of the user and the condition of the product Accessories Sensor for Husqvarna Fleet Services This product ...

Page 36: ...machinery 2000 14 EC relating to outdoor noise 2014 30 EU relating to electromagnetic compatibility 2011 65 EU relating to restrictions of hazardus substances and that the following harmonized standards and or technical specifications are applied EN ISO 12100 2010 EN ISO 19432 1 2020 EN 55012 2008 A1 2009 EN ISO 14982 2009 EN IEC 63000 2018 2000 14 EC conformity assessment procedure Annex V For in...

Page 37: ...t for use Outdoors Regula tions 2001 S I 2012 3032 The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 and that the following harmonized standards and or technical specifications are applied EN ISO 12100 2010 EN ISO 19432 1 2020 EN 55012 2008 A1 2009 EN ISO 14982 2009 EN IEC 63000 2018 Conformity assessment procedure acc S I 2001 1701 ...

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