Husqvarna K970 II Rescue Manuel D'utilisation page 17

• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the motor
running.
• Never move the machine when the cutting equipment
is rotating.
• 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.
• The machine is equipped with a friction retarder to
shorten the blade stop time.
• The guard for the cutting equipment should be
adjusted so that the rear section is flush with the work
piece. Spatter and sparks from the material being cut
are then collected up by the guard and led away from
the user. The guards for the cutting equipment must
always be fitted when the machine is running.
• Never use the kickback zone of the blade for cutting.
See instructions under the heading "Kickback".
• Keep a good balance and a firm foothold.
• 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
• Stand at a comfortable distance from the work piece.
• Check that the blade is not in contact with anything
when the machine is started
• Apply the cutting blade gently with high rotating speed
(full throttle) Maintain full speed until cutting is
complete.
• Let the machine work without forcing or pressing the
blade.
OPERATING
• Feed down the machine in line with the blade.
Pressure from the side can damage the blade and is
very dangerous.
• Move the blade slowly forwards and backwards to
achieve a small contact area between the blade and
the material to be cut. This reduces the temperature of
the blade and ensures effective cutting.
Cutting with toothed/carbide tipped
blades during rescue operations
!
If the public safety force (fire department) that purchased
this power cutter has decided to equip this unit with a
carbide tipped blade for rescue operations, the following
safety considerations must be adhered to.
Training and protective equipment
• Only operators trained in the use of cutting with a
power cutter equipped with carbide tipped blade shall
be allowed to operate the power cutter.
• Full protective fire fighting gear shall be worn by the
operator at all times.
• A full face shield (not just protective eye glasses) shall
be worn by the operator to protect the face from flying
debris or a sudden kick-back of the power cutter.
WARNING! A power cutter should never
be used with carbide tipped blade for
non-emergency work, such as in the
construction trades. Use of this power
cutter with a carbide tipped blade is a
violation of OSHA regulations.
Be aware at all times that carbide tipped
blades are more kickback prone than
abrasive or diamond blades if not used
properly.
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