HUSQVARNA K970 14" OR 16" BLADE GUARD

Engine specifications
Cylinder displacement    93.6 cm³ / 5.71 cu.inch
Power output    4.8 kW
Vibration & noise data
Vibrations front handle    3.8 m/s²
Vibrations front handle    3.8/3.5 m/s²
Vibrations rear handle    4.2 m/s²
Vibrations rear handle    4.2/4 m/s²
Sound pressure level at operators ear    104 dB(A)
Sound power level, guaranteed (LWA)    115 dB(A)
Cutting equipment
Blade diameter    350 mm / 14 inch
Blade diameter    350/400 mm / 14/16 "
Max cutting depth    125 mm / 5 inch
Max cutting depth    125/155 mm / 5/6 "
Combined bushing diameter    20/25.4 mm / 0.79/1 "
Overall dimensions
Weight (excl. cutting equipment)    11 kg / 24.3 lbs
Weight (excl. cutting equipment)    11/11.6 kg / 24.3/25.6 lbs

Easy and optimal belt tensioning    
The semi-automatic SmartTension minimises the risk of under- and over-tensioning.
 
Sturdy and reliable    
Less sensitive to outer conditions and fuel variations, thanks to the cylinder design and muffler with integrated heat deflector.
 
Easy to start    
The unique design of the carburettor, cylinder and digital ignition system, together with air purge and decompression valve ensure an easy start.
 
Long service intervals    
A strong Poly-V belt combined with our maintenance-free starter DuraStarter™ and efficient filter-system Active Air Filtration™ ensures long service intervals.

 

Less slurry and low water consumption
Excellent dust control with our wet cutting kit. A progressive water valve for exact adjustment of the water volume to efficiently bind the dust and reduce slurry.

 
Decreased weight
The magnesium blade guard contributes to enhanced ergonomics and increased power-to-weight ratio.

 

Light and powerful
A light, compact and powerful machine with superior power-to-weight ratio.

 
Easy to change blade guard position
The light magnesium blade guard facilitates cutting, thanks to its step-less adjustment.

 

Fits multiple blade bushings
Blades with 20mm and 25.4mm bore can be fitted thanks to the reversible blade bushing.

 
Maintenance-free air filter
The only time the filter needs to be checked and changed is if you experience lack of power.

 

High power with less fuel
Our built-in automatic filter compensation SmartCarb™ maintains high power and lowers fuel consumption.

 
Reduced wear
Reduced wear thanks to the drive belt with fully sealed transmission, which keeps out the cutting dust.

 

Blade retarder
Reduces the stop time of the blade when the machine is switched off, which enables you to quickly move on to the next job.

 
Maintenance-free starter
Our dust-sealed starter, where the return spring and the pulley bearing are sealed, gives a virtually maintenance free starter. Developed with a durable starter cord.

 

Less emissions and fuel consumption
Our X-Torq® engine produces less emissions, lower fuel consumption and produces more power.

 
Cuts close to walls or ground
Possible thanks to the reversible cutting arm

 

Active Air Filtration™
Our two-step filtration system with centrifugal cleaning and a single paper filter increases product life and extends service intervals.

 
Anti-vibration system
Reduced vibrations in the cutter handle for more comfort and longer operation periods.

 

DuraStarter™
Our virtually maintenance free starter, thanks to the dust-sealed starter and the durable starter cord.

 
EasyStart
EasyStart ensures easier starting by reducing the compression in the cylinder.

 

Poly-V belt
Provides better transmission of power, less frequent re-tensioning and extended service intervals.

 
Reversible cutting arm

The drive belt with fully sealed transmission keeps out cutting dust for reduced wear and allows close cutting to walls and floor.

 

SmartCarb™
Our built-in automatic filter compensation maintains high power during the air filter life time.

 
Wet cutting kit
Less slurry and low water consumption thanks to the progressive water valve, this adjusts the water volume to the exact amount needed.

Engine specification
Power output    4.8 kW
Fuel consumption    500 g/kWh (2.4 kg/h / 5.3 lbs/h)
Fuel and lubricants
Fuel type, min    RON min 91 or alkylate
Fuel type, min (NA)    Octane rating min. 87
Lubricant type, engine    Husqvarna 2 stroke or equiv. at 50:1
Emission data EU
HC, g/kWh    64.44 g/kWh
CO, g/kWh    493.58 g/kWh
NOx, g/kWh    1.02 g/kWh
CO₂, g/kWh    691.79 g/kWh
HC+NOx FEL, g/kWh    72 g/kWh
Approval certificate number (Emissions)    e5*97/68SH3G3*2010/26*0152*00
Emission data EPA
HC, g/kWh    61.5 g/kWh
CO, g/kWh    411.12 g/kWh
NOx, g/kWh    1.19 g/kWh
CO₂, g/kWh    733.59 g/kWh
HC+NOx FEL, g/kWh    68 g/kWh
Noise data
Sound power level, guaranteed (LWA)    115 dB(A)
Sound preassure at operators ear    104 dB(A)
Uncertainty - Sound pressure    1 dB(A)
Standard    EN ISO 19432:2012
Vibration data
Equivalent vibration level (ahv, eq), front and rear handle    3.8/4.2 m/s²
Uncertainty - Equivalent vibration level    1 m/s²
Standard    EN ISO 19432:2012
Approvals
Cert EPA    
Cert CARB    CARB is not applicable for handheld above 65cc, see EPA.
Cert EU exhaust emission    
Cert sound directive 2000/14/EC Decl. No    01/169/034
CE    
Cert machine directive 2006/42/EC Decl. No    EURO TEST CERTIFICATE SEC/10/2286
Sales packaging (per product)
Cardboard    1.938 kg / 4.3 lbs
Polymerfoam    0.125 kg / 0.3 lbs
Strap ferro/steel    0.005 kg / 0 lbs
Metals
Material content, steel    3.927 kg / 8.7 lbs (35,7%)
Material content, aluminium    1.976 kg / 4.4 lbs (18%)
Material content, magnesium    2.186 kg / 4.8 lbs (19,87%)
Material content, copper    0.025 kg / 0.1 lbs (0,23%)
Material content, zinc    0.001 kg / 0 lbs (0,01%)
Material content, chrome    0.002 kg / 0 lbs (0,02%)
Plastics
Material content, PA    2.125 kg / 4.7 lbs (19,32%)
Material content, PBT    0.019 kg / 0.04 lbs (0,17%)
Material content, PC    0.002 kg / 0 lbs (0,02%)
Material content, PE    0.027 kg / 0.1 lbs (0,25%)
Material content, PP    0.03 kg / 0.07 lbs (0,27%)
Material content, POM    0.14 kg / 0.3 lbs (1,27%)
Material content, PVC    0.158 kg / 0.3 lbs (1,44%)
Material content, other plastics    0.096 kg / 0.2 lbs (0,87%)
Rubber
Material content, silicone rubber    0.016 kg / 0.04 lbs (0,15%)
Material content, nitrile rubber    0.06 kg / 0.1 lbs (0,55%)
Material content, hydrogenated nitrile rubber    0.003 kg / 0 lbs (0,03%)
Material content, fluorocarbon rubber    0.026 kg / 0.1 lbs (0,24%)
Material content, cloroprene rubber    0.045 kg / 0.1 lbs (0,41%)
Material content, rubber misc.    0.127 kg / 0.3 lbs (1,15%)
Other
Total product weight    11 kg / 24.3 lbs