Summary of the content on the page No. 1
Operator’s manual
K3000, K3000 Wet
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the
instructions before using the machine.
E E E En n n ng g g glllliiiis s s sh h h h
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: Symbols in the operator’s manual: WARNING! The machine can be a Inspection and/or maintenance should be dangerous tool if used incorrectly or carried out with the motor switched off and carelessly, which can cause serious or the plug disconnected. fatal injury to the operator or others. Always wear approved protective gloves. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine. Regular clean
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
CONTENTS Contents KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols on the machine: ............................................. 2 Symbols in the operator’s manual: ............................... 2 CONTENTS Contents ...................................................................... 3 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter - K3000? ................. 4 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter - K3000 Wet? .......... 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Steps before using a new power cutter ........................ 6 Pe
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter - K3000? 1 Rear handle 9 Type plate 2 Guard for the blade 14” 10 Brush retainer 3 Cutting blade 11 Carbon brushes 4 Locking the axle 12 Guard for the blade 12” (Model version) 5 Front handle 13 Connection for vacuum cleaner 6 Inspection covers 14 Combination spanner 7 Power switch lock 15 Operator’s manual 8 Switch 4 – English
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the power cutter - K3000 Wet? 1 Rear handle 10 Water tap 2 Guard for the blade 11 Water connection with flow limiter 3 Water kit 12 Type plate 4 Cutting blade 13 Brush retainer 5 Locking the axle 14 Carbon brushes 6 Front handle 15 Ground fault circuit interrupter 7 Inspection covers 16 Combination spanner 8 Power switch lock 17 Operator’s manual 9 Switch English – 5
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Steps before using a new power Personal protective equipment cutter WARNING! You must use approved personal • Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make protective equipment whenever you use the sure you understand the instructions before using the ! machine. Personal protective equipment machine. cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce the degree of injury if an accident • The machine is only designed for cutting hard materials, does happen.
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Electrical safety General safety warnings • Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings ! matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock. and instructions may result in electrtic shock, fire and/or serious injury. • Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal safety Power tool use and care • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for sense when operaing a power tool. Do not use a power your application. The correct power tool will do the job tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while • Do not use the power tool if the switch doe
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Checking the power switch lock ′′ Machine′′s safety equipment This section describes the machine′s safety equipment, its • Make sure the power switch is locked when the power purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried switch lock is in its original position. out to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What is what?” section to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine. WARNING! Never use a machine that has faulty safety equipment! Car
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ground fault circuit interrupter (K3000 Cutting blades Wet) Ground fault circuit interrupters are for protection in case an WARNING! A cutting blade may burst and electrical fault should occur. cause injury to the operator. ! The LED indicates that the ground fault circuit interrupter is on Never use a cutting blade at a lower speed and that the machine can be switched on. If the LED is not rating than that of the power cutter. on, push the RESET button (green). Never u
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Blade vibration Diamond blades The blade can become out-of-round and vibrate if an excessive feed pressure is used. WARNING! Cutting plastics with a diamond blade can cause kickback when the material A lower feed pressure can stop the vibration. Otherwise ! melts due to the heat produced when cutting replace the blade. The blade must be of the recommended and sticks to the blade. type for the material to be cut. Diamond blades consist of a steel body provided with Abra
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Dry cutting with diamond blade General working instructions WARNING! Diamond blades get very hot when used. A heated blade can be deformed ! and cause damage to the machine as well as the user. WARNING! This section describes basic When dry cutting, lift the blade out from the safety directions for using a power cutter. ! cut every 30–60 seconds and let it rotate in This information is never a substitute for the air for 10 seconds to let it cool. professional skills a
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The guard for the cutting equipment should be adjusted so General rules that the rear section is flush with the work piece. Spatter • Never start to cut with the upper quadrant of the blade as and sparks from the material being cut are then collected shown in the figure, also known as the kickback zone. up by the guard and led away from the user. • Feed down the machine in line with the blade. Pressure from the side can damage the blade and is very dangerous. • Always h
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
ASSEMBLY Checking the drive axle and flange Assembly washers Check that the threads on the drive shaft are undamaged. WARNING! Always pull out the plug from the outlet socket before cleaning, maintenance Check that the contact surfaces on the blade and the flange ! or assembly. washers are undamaged, of the correct dimension, clean, and that they run properly on the drive axle. Fitting the cutting blade Husqvarna’s blades are approved for hand-held power cutters. Blades are manufactured with
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting Starting and stopping • Grip the front handle with the left hand. • Grip the rear handle with your right hand. WARNING! Note the following before starting: ! The machine should be connected to an earthed outlet socket. Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that stated on the rating plate on the machine. Make sure you have a secure footing and • Press in the power switch lock with your right-hand thumb that the cutting blade cannot touch anything. and p
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
MAINTENANCE Replacing the carbon brushes Maintenance Check the carbon brushes at least once a month. The carbon brushes should be replaced with new brushes if they are worn, cracked or in any other way deformed. All carbon brushes must be replaced when the brushes are WARNING! Inspection and/or maintenance replaced. should be carried out with the motor • Remove both inspection covers by loosening both screws. ! switched off and the plug disconnected. Cooling system The machine is equipped wi
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
MAINTENANCE Changing the grease Checking water connection with flow limiter The following parts must be dismantled to change the grease in the gear housing: Check and clean the filter in the connection regularly and change it when needed. 1 Flange washers holding the cutting blade 1 Unscrew the connector. 2 Press out the filter (A) using a screwdriver or the like. 3 Clean or change the filter. 4 When refitting - make sure that the flow limiter (B) is correctly adjusted, with the concave face turne
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data K3000 K3000 Wet Engine Protection class I I Ground fault circuit interrupter No Yes Rated voltage, V Europe 230 230 Great Britain 110 110 USA / Canada / Japan 100-120 100-120 Australia 230 230 Rated output, W Europe 2700/12 A 2700/12 A Great Britain 2200/20 A 2200/20 A USA / Canada / Japan 15 A, 50-60 Hz 15 A, 50-60 Hz Australia 2300/10 A 2300/10 A Weight Power cutter without cutting blade, Lbs/kg 8,8 8,9 Water cooling Water cooling of blade No Yes Connecting nipple
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
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, silicosis and pulmonary fibrosis from exposure to silica. These diseases may be fatal; Skin irritation and r
