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Operator’s manual K 1260, K 1260 Rail 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 instructions before using the machine.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine You will find the following labels on your power cutter: 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.
Features ............... WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter - K 1260? ....WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter - K 1260 Rail? ..MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT General ................ CUTTING BLADES General ................
Rail fixture - RA 10, RA 10 S (K 1260 Rail) and stone industries. Is attached to the rail and drives the cut perpendicular to the fixture for a straighter cut.
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter - K 1260? 1 Front handle 15 Blade guard 2 Water tap 16 Cutting blade 3 Information and warning decal 17 Cutting head 4 Air filter cover 18 Belt tensioner...
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter - K 1260 Rail? 1 Mounting for rail fixture 16 Blade guard 2 Information and warning decal 17 Cutting blade 3 Air filter cover 18 Rail fixture 4 Cylinder cover...
MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT General • Start the power cutter and apply full throttle. Release the throttle control and check that the cutting blade stops and remains stationary. If the cutting blade rotates when the throttle is in the idle position you should check the WARNING! Never use a machine that has carburettor’s idle adjustment.
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MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT Vibration damping system Inspecting the muffler Check regularly that the muffler is complete and secured correctly. WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration.
Never use a cutting blade with a lower speed rating than that of the power cutter. Cutting blades K 1260 K 1260 Rail Abrasive blades Yes* Yes* Abrasive blades for Yes*...
CUTTING BLADES • Ensure the blade it not cracked or damaged in any other • When using diamond blades make sure that it rotates in way. the direction indicated by the arrow on the blade. • Test the abrasive blade by hanging it on your finger and tapping it lightly with a screwdriver or the like.
STOP position. the direction indicated by the arrow on the blade. The direction of rotation for the machine is shown by arrows on the cutting arm. Husqvarna’s blades are approved for hand-held power cutters. Checking the drive shaft and flange washers When the blade is replaced with a new one, check the flange...
ASSEMBLING AND ADJUSTMENTS Reversible cutting head (K 1260) The machine is fitted with a reversible cutting head allowing cutting close to a wall or at ground level, restricted only by the thickness of the blade guard. There is an increased risk for kickback when cutting with the cutting head reversed.
Two-stroke oil Transport and storage • For best results and performance use HUSQVARNA two- stroke engine oil, which is specially formulated for our air- • Store and transport the machine and fuel so that there is cooled two stroke-engines.
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FUEL HANDLING Long-term storage • When storing the machine for long periods the fuel tank must be emptied. Contact your local gas station to find out where to dispose of excess fuel. 14 – English...
OPERATING Protective equipment • Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. General • Keep in mind that it is you, the operator that is responsible • Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help for not exposing people or their property to accidents or in the event of an accident.
OPERATING • The machine is designed and intended for cutting with WARNING! This machine produces an abrasive blades or diamond blades intended for high electromagnetic field during operation. This speed handheld machines. The machine shall not be field may under some circumstances used with any other type of blade, or for any other type of interfere with active or passive medical cutting.
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• Mount the power cutter with its right side to the fixture. Managing dust (Applies only for K 1260) The mounting on the power cutter is fitted closest to the spindle on the cutting blade when assembling from this The machine is fitted with DEX (Dust Extinguisher), a low...
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OPERATING • Fix the cutting guide parallel to the rail in an appropriate • Guide the cutting blade down towards the rail and check manner. that the cutting blade is centred in the cut. If necessary, adjust the movable bushing so that the blade ends up centred in the middle of the cut.
OPERATING kickback can also be very violent and throw the power cutter Pinching kickback up and back towards the user in a rotating motion causing Pinching is when the cut closes and pinches the blade. If the serious or even fatal injury. blade is pinched or stalled the reactive force will be strong and you might not be able to control the power cutter.
STARTING AND STOPPING Before starting • Start throttle position: Press in the throttle trigger lock, throttle control and then the start throttle lock (A). Release the throttle control and it is locked in the half throttle position. The lock releases when the throttle control is WARNING! Please read the operator’s pressed in fully.
STARTING AND STOPPING Stopping CAUTION! The cutting blade continues to rotate up to a minute after the motor has stopped. (Blade coasting.) Make sure that the cutting blade can rotate freely until it is completely stopped. Carelessness can result in serious personal injury. •...
• Let your Husqvarna dealer regularly check the machine and make essential adjustments and repairs. Maintenance schedule In the maintenance schedule you can see which parts of your machine that require maintenance, and with which intervals it should take place.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning Drive belt Check the tension of the drive belt External cleaning • For correct tensioning of the drive belt, the square nut • Clean the machine daily by rinsing it with clean water after should be positioned opposite the marking on the belt the work is finished.
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Carburetor clockwise until the blade stops rotating. General Your Husqvarna product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After the engine has used 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine will be run-in. To ensure that it continues to run at peak...
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MAINTENANCE • Pull the cord out about 30 cm and lift it into the cut-out in • Note that the starter handle is drawn to its correct home the periphery of the starter pulley. When the cord is intact: position after tensioning the spring. Release the spring tension by letting the pulley rotate •...
MAINTENANCE Fitting the starter Replacing the air filter • To fit the starter, first pull out the starter cord and place the starter in position against the crankcase. Then slowly NOTICE! The air filter must not be cleaned or blown clean release the starter cord so that the pulley engages with with compressed air.
The EPA (The US Environmental Protection Agency), charge to the owner at an approved Husqvarna Construction Environment Canada and Husqvarna Construction Products Products servicing dealer. If you have any questions...
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FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST 1 Carburetor and internal parts 2 Intake pipe, airfilter holder and carburetor bolts. 3 Airfilter and fuelfilter covered up to maintenance schedule. 4 Ignition System 1 Spark Plug, covered up to maintenance schedule 2 Ignition Module MAINTENANCE STATEMENT The owner is responsible for the performance of all required...
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WARNING! Cutting, especially when DRY cutting, generates dust that comes from the material being cut, which frequently contains silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous other minerals and rocks. Exposure to excessive amount of such dust can cause: Respiratory disease (affecting your ability to breath), including chronic bronchitis,...