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Operator′s manual K 40, K 30 Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the 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 TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols WARNING! The machine can be a dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carelessly, which can cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Key to symbols ............. CONTENTS Contents ..............WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter? ....... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Steps before using a new power cutter......Personal protective equipment ........Machine′s safety equipment ........Checking, maintaining and servicing the machine′s safety equipment ............
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter? 1 Cutting blade 11 Rating plate 2 Flange washer 12 Switch 3 Guard for the blade 13 Water connection with filter 4 Catch for the guard 14 Belt guard 5 Front handle 15 Belt tensioner 6 Water tap 16 Cutting arm...
Check that the air hose is in full working order and in good condition. • Protective goggles or a visor Let your Husqvarna dealer regularly check the power cutter and make essential adjustments and repairs. WARNING! Under no circumstances should •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Machine′s safety equipment Checking, maintaining and servicing the 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?”...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Transport and storage Check that the switch and switch lock move freely and that their return spring systems function. Do not store or transport the power cutter with the cutting blade fitted. Store the power cutter in a lockable area so that it is out of reach of children and unauthorised persons.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Always ensure you have a safe and stable working • Start cutting smoothly, allowing the machine to work position. without forcing or pressing in the blade. • Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are routed in •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cutting blades What is kickback? The word kickback is used to describe the sudden reaction that causes the power cutter and cutting blade to be thrown WARNING! A cutting blade may burst and from an object when the upper quadrant of the blade, known cause injury to the operator.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Diamond blades Special blades Some cutting blades are designed for stationary equipment Diamond blades consist of a steel body provided with and for use with attachments.Such cutting blades must not be segments that contain industrial diamonds. used on portable power cutters. Diamond blades ensure lower costs per cutting operation, Always contact local authorities and make sure you are fewer blade changes and a constant cutting depth.
Do not use warped, notched, indented or dirty flange washers. Do not use different dimensions of flange washers. Husqvarna’s blades are approved for hand-held power cutters. Blades are manufactured with three different diameters of centre holes: 20 mm (0.787"), 22.2 mm (7/8") and 25.4 mm (1").
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping WARNING! Note the following before starting: Make sure you have a secure footing and that the cutting blade cannot touch anything. Keep people and animals well away from the working area. Starting • Grip the front handle with the left hand. •...
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Take off the old belt and fit the new one. Fit the cutting arm to the machine and tension the belt with the adjuster screw. A new drive belt should be re-tensioned after running for about 30 minutes. Checking the drive axle and flange washers WARNING! Always disconnect the machine...
MAINTENANCE Daily maintenance Carry out the following checks daily before using the machine. 1 Check that nuts and screws are tight. 2 Check that the air hose is in full working order and in good condition. 3 Start the power source and check that the power cutter functions by starting the machine with the switch in the rear handle.
Husqvarna AB, SE-433 81 Göteborg, Sweden, tel: +46-31-949000, declares under sole responsibility that the power cutter Husqvarna K 30, K 40 dating from 2010 serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), complies with the requirements of the COUNCILíS DIRECTIVE: •...
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Original instructions 1153346-26 ´®z+UB^¶6}¨ ´®z+UB^¶6}¨ 2010-01-13...