Basic Working Techniques; Operation - Husqvarna K 770 Dry Cut Manuel D'utilisation

Introduction
WARNING:
product, carefully read and understand
the safety chapter and the operation
instructions.

Basic working techniques

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to one side. This can prevent the free
movement of the cutting blade. The cutting
blade can break and cause injury to the
operator or bystanders.
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of the cutting blade. The cutting blade can
break and cause injury to the operator or
bystanders. Only use the cutting edge.
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blade is fitted correctly and does not show
signs of damage.
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guard, the blade guard extender and the
dust shield are correctly attached before you
start the product. The blade guard extender
and the dust shield must always move
freely. Do not use the product if the blade
guard, blade guard extender or dust shield
are missing or defective.
WARNING:
slot made by another blade, check that the
slot is not thinner than your blade as that
may result in binding in the cutting slot and a
kickback.
WARNING:
very hot during dry cutting. The blade need
to be cooled regularly to avoid overheating.
During overheating there is a risk of
core cracking and blade bursting, or loss
of tensioning and wobbling with risk of
kickback. To cool the blade by air, allow it
to run free at no load.
• Do not cut with the kickback zone of the cutting
Kickback zone on page 45 .
blade. Refer to
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Operation

Before you operate the
Do not pull the product
Do not grind with the side
Make sure that the cutting
Make sure that the blade
Before entering an existing
A diamond blade becomes
• Check that the correct cutting blade is used for the
application in question. Refer to instructions
cutting blades on page 48 .
• Maintain a safe distance from the cutting blade when
the engine is running. Do not try to stop a rotating
blade with any part of your body.
• Hold the saw with both hands; keep a firm grip
with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. The
right hand should be on the rear handle and the left
hand on the front handle. All operators, whether right
or left handed shall use this grip. Never operate a
power cutter holding it with only one hand.
• Stand parallel to the cutting blade. Avoid standing
straight behind. In the event of a kickback the saw
will move in the plane of the cutting blade.
• Never move the product when the cutting equipment
is rotating. Make sure that the blade has come
to complete stop before the product is put on the
ground.
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the
motor running.
• Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
• Before entering an existing slot made by another
blade, check that the slot is not thinner than your
blade as that may result in binding in the cutting slot
and a kickback.
• Never cut above shoulder height.
• Never cut from a ladder. Use a platform or scaffold if
the cut is above shoulder height. Do not overreach.
Correct
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