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K960 Chain

Operator

s manual

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the 

instructions before using the machine.

Summary of Contents for K960 Chain

Page 1: ...E E E En n n ng g g gl l l li i i is s s sh h h h K960 Chain Operator s manual Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ... rapid and violent and can cause life threatening injuries Read and understand the instructions in the manual before using the machine WARNING Sparks from the cutting blade can cause fire in combustible materials such as petrol gas wood dry grass etc Noise emission to the environment according to the European Community s Directive The machine s emission is specified in chapter Technical data and o...

Page 3: ...ty equipment 7 Checking maintaining and servicing the machine s safety equipment 8 General working instructions 9 ASSEMBLY How to tension the chain 13 How to change the chain and rim 14 Tightening the bar nut 15 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 16 Fuelling 16 STARTING AND STOPPING Before starting 17 Starting 17 MAINTENANCE Carburettor 18 Fuel filter 18 Air filter 18 Starter 19 Spark plug 20 Cooling system 21 Mu...

Page 4: ...le lockout 7 Stop switch 8 Bar and chain 9 Water connector 10 Chain tensioner handle 11 Bar nut 12 Counter screw 13 Throttle control 14 Combination spanner 15 Air filter cover 16 Hand guard 17 Starter handle 18 Water tap 19 Front handle 20 Starter 21 Decompression valve 22 Rear handle 23 Warning decal 24 Rating plate 25 Operator s manual ...

Page 5: ...Use leg guards recommended for the material to be cut Boots with steel toe caps and non slip sole Always have a first aid kit nearby WARNING Under no circumstances should you modify the original design of the machine without approval from the manufacturer Always use original spare parts Unauthorised modifications and or accessories may lead to serious injury or death to the user or others WARNING ...

Page 6: ...achine is designed to cut hard materials such as masonry Observe the increased risk of kickback when cutting soft materials See instructions under the heading How to avoid kickback Never use a machine that is faulty Carry out the checks maintenance and service instructions described in this manual Some maintenance and service measures must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists See in...

Page 7: ...container with an anti spill valve Machine s safety equipment This section describes the machine s safety equipment its purpose and how checks and maintenance should be carried out to ensure that it operates correctly See the What is what section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine Vibration damping system Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system that is de...

Page 8: ...fler Never use a machine that has a faulty muffler Regularly check that the muffler is securely attached to the machine WARNING The muffler gets very hot in use and remains so for a short time afterwards Do not touch the muffler if it is hot WARNING The exhaust fumes from the engine are hot and may contain sparks which can start a fire Never start the machine indoors or near combustible material I...

Page 9: ...Cutting technique The technique described below is of a general character Support the work piece in such a way that it is possible to predict what will happen and so that the cut remains open while cutting Always hold the machine in a firm grip with both hands Hold it so that the thumbs and fingers grip round the handles Start cutting with the machine running at maximum speed Start cutting gently ...

Page 10: ... bar straight during continued cutting which takes place according to the plunge cut method until full depth is reached use a rubber block as a break point stop Pendulum technique The cut is made using a pendulum motion and the saw is only held straight at the ends of the cut Safety instructions while working Plan the work so that you do not get crushed by the bar when the pieces fall apart Planni...

Page 11: ...good balance and a firm foothold Always cut at maximum speed Stand at a comfortable distance from the work piece Take care when inserting the blade in an existing cut Never cut above shoulder height Be alert to movement of the work piece or anything else that can occur which could cause the cut to close and pinch the blade Pull in Pull in occurs when the disc s lower section suddenly stops or when...

Page 12: ...w 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 Material This machine is designed for and intended for cutting concrete brick and different stone materials All other use is improper The saw must never be used to cut pure metals This will probably result in broken segments ...

Page 13: ...tened Opening the adjust screw cover Pull the handle backwards Continue to move the handle down wards until you start to tension the chain Hold the bar upwards as you move the handle forward Lock the chain tension by tightening the counter screw Close the adjust screw cover NOTE A correctly tightened chain should be easy to pull around by hand ...

Page 14: ...ove the spring holding the two half moons using a screwdriver Remove the halfmoons the cup guard o ring and the drive sprocket Assemble the parts in the reverse order Turn the bar when replacing the chain for maximum bar life IMPORTANT During all reassembling make sure that the outer cover fits in to the inner cover the covers may be damaged otherwise Make sure that the chain adjuster pin fits int...

Page 15: ...t This so that the bar does not fit loosely Move the lever to its rear lower position Push in the spring on the chain tensioner handle and turn the bar nut clockwise by hand Release the spring Hold the bar upwards as you move the handle forward Note that the arm s mechanical stop shall not be reached The stop prevents the arm from pointing forwards and prevents cutting ...

Page 16: ... the entire amount of oil Mix shake the fuel mixture Add the remaining amount of petrol Mix shake the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine s fuel tank Do not mix more than one month s supply of fuel at a time If the machine is not used for some time the fuel tank should be emptied and cleaned Fuelling Keep the handle dry and free from oil and fuel Ensure that the fuel is well mixed b...

Page 17: ...and Grip the starter handle slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel some resistance the starter pawls grip now quickly and powerfully pull the cord CAUTION Do not pull the starter cord all the way out and do not let go of the starter handle when the cord is fully extended This can damage the machine With a cold engine Push in the choke control as soon as the engine fires and k...

Page 18: ...its inside the fuel tank The fuel tank must be protected from contamination when filling This reduces the risk of operating disturbances caused by blockage of the fuel filter located inside the tank The filter cannot be cleaned but must be replaced with a new filter when it is clogged The filter should be changed at least once per year Air filter Air filters must be regularly cleaned to remove dus...

Page 19: ...mnants of the old starter cord and check that the return spring works Insert the new starter cord through the hole in the starter housing and in the cord pulley Secure the starter cord around the cord pulley as illustrated Tighten the fastening well and ensure that the free end is as short as possible Secure the end of the starter cord in the starter handle Guide the cord through the cut out in th...

Page 20: ...the starter in position against the crankcase Then slowly release the starter cord so that the pulley engages with the pawls Fit and tighten the screws that hold the starter Spark plug The spark plug condition is influenced by Incorrect carburettor adjustment Wrong fuel mixture too much oil A dirty air filter These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes which may result in operating p...

Page 21: ...ponents of the throttle control work smoothly throttle control and throttle trigger lock 2 Check the bar tip sprocket 3 Check the condition of the bar 4 Check the condition of the diamond chain 5 Check clean or replace the main filter 6 Check the starter and starter cord and clean the outside of the starter unit s air intake 7 Check that nuts and screws are tight 8 Check that the stop switch works...

Page 22: ... typical statistical dispersion standard deviation of 1 m s2 Cutting equipment Engine Cylinder displacement cm3 93 6 Cylinder bore mm 56 Stroke mm 38 Idle speed rpm 2700 Recommended max speed rpm 9750 250 Power kW rpm 4 5 9000 Ignition system Manufacturer of ignition system SEM Type of ignition system CD Spark plug Champion RCJ 6Y NGK BPMR 7A Electrode gap mm 0 5 Fuel and lubrication system Manufa...

Page 23: ...IVE of May 17 2006 relating to machinery 2006 42 EC of December 15 2004 relating to electromagnetic compatibility 2004 108 EC of May 8 2000 relating to the noise emissions in the environment 2000 14 EC For information relating to noise emissions see the chapter Technical data The following standards have been applied SS EN ISO 12100 2003 EN ISO 19432 2006 EN 1454 1997 CISPR12 2007 Göteborg Decembe...

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