Masonry Magazine May 2007 Page. 46
SAWS
miter cuts. To make work even easier, the stand converts to a two-wheel cart for trouble-free maneuverability.
High-speed, Cut-off Saws
NOT TO LET DOWN those who favor on-the-spot portable cutting action, Husqvarna also introduced its K960 high-speed, cut-off saw. Touted as the company's largest and most powerful machine, the 6.1-horsepower K960 offers extreme power, low emissions and excellent fuel economy through its exclusive DualCharge engine technology. This newest member of the family also offers Active Air Filtration™, which increases the life of the filters by three to five times; the SmartCarb™ feature, which ensures the high power is retained; an EasyStart feature that provides 50 percent easier starts; and the DuraStarter, which reduces wear on the starter. Further, the sealed transmission diminishes wear and the risk of belt slippage, while the self-lubricating clutch bearings extend the life of the saw.
While providing a host of efficiency and maintenance upgrades, the K960 also provides several bonus features for user comfort, including a larger, more comfortable front handle and a vibration damping system that cuts vibration levels to below 5m/s,
Not to be out-matched, Stihl of Virginia Beach, Va., also introduced a new handheld cut-off machine, the TS 800 Stihl Cutquik. With an engine capable of 9,000 rpm, but sporting a five-point. dual-element anti-vibration system, the TS 800 offers power and performance in a lightweight package. Also, like the K960, the TS 800 presents a 16-inch blade capacity and an advanced air filtration system to keep the machine up and running.
Finally, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation of Brookfield, Wis., has released a hybrid-part high-speed cut-off saw part circular saw-with its new 14-inch handheld cut-off machine, the 6185-20 Publicized as a broad spectrum product that can handle cutting tasks for materials from masonry to metal, the corded 15-amp handheld machine can be used for cutting brick, access opening cuts and crack control. The Milwaukee machine sports a full 4-3/8-inch cut, easy blade
Cut it, chase it, gouge it, groove it, rout it, rip it, bore it, braze it, core it, carve it, smooth it, sand it, prep it, BILL IT!
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Husqvarna K960