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Husqvarna K960

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

instructions before using the machine.

Tempest Technology

4708 N. Blythe Ave. • Fresno, CA 93722

800.346.2143 • t: 559.277.7577 • f: 559.277.7579

www.tempest-edge.com • [email protected]

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Summary of Contents for 396K

Page 1: ...read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine Tempest Technology 4708 N Blythe Ave Fresno CA 93722 800 346 2143 t 559 277 7577 f 559 277...

Page 2: ...trol fumes and exhaust fumes Always provide for good ventilation WARNING Sparks from the cutting blade can cause fire in combustible materials such as petrol gas wood dry grass etc This product is in...

Page 3: ...8 General working instructions 9 Cutting blades 11 ASSEMBLY Checking the drive axle and flange washers 13 Fitting the cutting blade 13 Guard for the blade 13 FUEL HANDLING Fuel 14 Two stroke oil 14 F...

Page 4: ...ottle lock 5 Choke 6 Throttle lockout 7 Stop switch 8 Cutting head 9 Cutting arm 10 Belt tensioner 11 Cutting blade 12 Throttle control 13 Combination spanner 14 Air filter cover 15 Blade guard spray...

Page 5: ...tive helmet Hearing protection Protective goggles or a visor Breathing mask Heavy duty firm grip gloves Tight fitting heavy duty and comfortable clothing that permits full freedom of movement WARNING...

Page 6: ...prevent accidental operation of the throttle When the lock A is pressed in this releases the throttle B The trigger lock remains pressed in as long as the throttle is pressed When the grip on the hand...

Page 7: ...out and make sure it returns to its original position when you release it Check that the throttle control and throttle lockout move freely and that the return springs work properly Start the power cut...

Page 8: ...discs must be stored on a flat level surface If blades are supplied with a backing pad then a spacer should be used to keep them flat If an abrasive disc is stored in humid conditions this can cause...

Page 9: ...each blade regarding individual cutting characteristics for example a diamond blades requires less feeding pressure than an abrasive discs Support the work piece in such a way that it is possible to...

Page 10: ...ck zone Always hold the machine in a firm grip with both hands Hold it so that the thumbs and fingers grip round the handles Keep a good balance and a firm foothold Always cut at maximum speed Stand a...

Page 11: ...breakage at maximum working speed if the blade should be cracked or damaged A cutting blade s performance is determined by the type and size of abrasive corn and the type and hardness of the bonding a...

Page 12: ...ife and reduced cutting capacity and should be used for soft materials such as brick and asphalt Material Diamond blades are ideal for masonry reinforced concrete and other composite materials Diamond...

Page 13: ...asher B The flange washer is turned so that it fits on the axle The shaft can be locked using a screwdriver steel pin or the like This is slid in as far as possible The blade is tightened clockwise Ti...

Page 14: ...e entire amount of oil Mix shake the fuel mixture Add the remaining amount of gasoline Mix shake the fuel mixture thoroughly before filling the machine s fuel tank Do not mix more than one month s sup...

Page 15: ...section of the rear handle pressing the machine against the ground Never wrap the starter cord around your hand Grip the starter handle slowly pull out the cord with your right hand until you feel so...

Page 16: ...isposal to adjust your carburettor Function The carburettor governs the engine speed via the throttle Air and fuel are mixed in the carburettor Needles The carburettor is equipped with fixed needles t...

Page 17: ...ne Never use common engine oil This would drain through the filter quite quickly and collect in the bottom 2 The paper filter is accessible under cover B This filter must be replaced cleaned when the...

Page 18: ...arter pulley with your thumb and check that you can turn the pulley at least a further half turn Tensioning the recoil spring Hook the starter cord in the notch in the pulley and turn the starter pull...

Page 19: ...the recommended spark plug type Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston cylinder Cooling system To keep the working temperature as low as possible the machine is equipped with a cooling syst...

Page 20: ...Check that the stop switch works correctly Weekly maintenance 8 Check clean or replace the main filter 9 Check that the handles and vibration damping elements are not damaged 10 Clean the spark plug...

Page 21: ...system SEM Type of ignition system CD Spark plug NGK BPMR 7A Champion RCJ 6Y Electrode gap inch mm 0 02 0 5 Fuel and lubrication system Manufacturer of carburetor Walbro Carburetor type RWJ 1 Fuel tan...

Page 22: ...rrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years WHAT I...

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