equipment must always be installed when the
product is on.
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Do not use the kickback zone of the blade for
Kickback zone on page 17 for
cutting. Refer to
instructions.
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Do not operate the product before the work area is
clear and your feet and body are in a stable position.
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Do not cut above shoulder height.
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Do not cut from a ladder. Use a platform or scaffold if
the cut is above shoulder height. Do not overreach.
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Stay at a comfortable distance from the work piece.
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Make sure that the cutting blade can move freely
when the engine is started.
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Apply the cutting blade carefully with high rotating
speed (full throttle). Keep full speed until cutting is
complete.
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Let the product do the work. Do not push the cutting
blade.
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Feed the product down in line with the blade.
Pressure from the side can cause damage to the
blade and is very dangerous.
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Move the blade slowly forward and rearward to get a
small contact area between the blade and the
material to be cut. This decreases the temperature of
the blade and is an effective way to cut.
To decrease dust during operation
(K1270 II)
The product has a wet cutting kit to decrease harmful
dust in the air during operation. The wet cutting kit has
low water consumption.
•
When possible, use wet cutting blades with water
Cutting blades on page 11 .
cooling. Refer to
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Adjust the water flow with the valve. The correct flow
is different for different types of tasks.
•
Make sure that the water pressure is correct. Refer
Technical data on page 39 . If the water hose
to
comes off at the supply source, the supplied water
pressure can be too high.
Fuel
This product has a two-stroke engine.
CAUTION: Incorrect type of fuel can result in
engine damage. Use a mixture of gasoline
and two-stroke oil.
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