Basic Working Techniques - Husqvarna K1270 II Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING: Be careful when you put the
blade in an existing cut.
WARNING: Make sure that the work piece
cannot move during a cutting operation.
WARNING: Only you and proper working
technique can eliminate kickback and its
dangers.
• Always support the work of piece so that the cut can
keep open when cutting through. When the cut is
open there is no kickback. If the cut is closed and
pinches the blade, there is a risk of kickback.

Basic working techniques

WARNING: Do not pull the product 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.
WARNING: Do not grind with the side of the
cutting blade. The cutting blade can break
and cause injury to the operator or
bystanders. Only use the cutting edge.
WARNING: Make sure that the cutting blade
is installed correctly and does not show
signs of damage.
WARNING: Before cutting in an existing cut
made by a different blade, make a sure that
the slot is not thinner than your blade as that
can result in binding in the cutting slot and a
kickback.
WARNING: Cutting metal generates sparks
that can cause fire. Do not use the product
near flammable material or gases.
• The product is made to cut with bonded abrasive
cutting blades or diamond blades made for high
speed handheld product. The product must not be
used with other types of blade, or for other types of
operation.
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• Do a check that the correct cutting blade is used for
the material to be cut. Refer to
blades on page 52 for instructions.
• Do not cut asbestos materials.
• Keep a safe distance from the cutting blade when
the engine is on. Do not try to stop a rotating blade
with a part of your body. To touch a rotating blade,
although the engine is off, can result in serious injury
or death.
• The cutting blade continues to rotate for a while after
the throttle trigger is released. Make sure that the
cutting blade has stopped before the product is
moved or put down. If it is necessary to stop the
cutting blade quickly, let the cutting blade lightly
touch a hard surface.
• Do not move the product with the engine on.
• Hold the product with 2 hands. Hold the product
tightly with thumbs and fingers fully around the
plastic handles with insulation. The right hand must
be on the rear handle and the left hand on the front
handle. All operators must use this hold. Do not
operate a power cutter with only 1 hand.
• Stand parallel to the cutting blade. Avoid standing
straight behind. If a kickback occur, the saw will
move in the plane of the cutting blade.
• Do not go away from the product with the engine on.
Before you go away from the product, stop the
engine and make sure that there is no risk of
accidental start.
• Use the adjustment handle of the blade guard to
adjust the rear section of the guard flush with the
work piece. Spatter and sparks from the cut material
are then collected up by the guard and led away
from the operator. The guards for the cutting
Applicable cutting
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