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Product description

K 970 SmartGuard is sturdy, reliable, light, powerful and ready to perform when you are. The ultimate choice when you need an all-round cutter performing in the toughest conditions, withstanding climate and fuel variations. Equipped with SmartGuard, an extended blade guard design which reduces the likelihood of accidents and circumstances when a kickback may occur as it emphasises correct technique and correct cutting zone.

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Operational safety
When cutting hard materials in confimed spaces e.g. pipe cutting.
Easy to inspect
Enables easy and visual inspection of the condition of the SmartGuard to secure functionality.
Purposeful design
Guides you to start cutting in the correct zone thanks to the design.
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.
Magnesium blade guard
Contributes to a light weight which gives an improved power-to-weight ratio. New stepless adjustment makes it easier to change cutting position.
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.
Smooth blade stop
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.
Efficient power performance
Our X-Torq® engines deliver great power and torque thanks to highly efficient combustion.
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.
SmartCarb™
Our built-in automatic filter compensation maintains high power during the air filter life time.
Wet cutting kit
The On/Off water trigger supports wet cutting, with easily adjustable water flow during operation. The water flow starts first when the trigger lock-out is activated.

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Top specifications

Power sourcePetrol

Output power4.8 kW

Cutting depth, max125 mm

Blade diameter, max350 mm

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Gold

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ELITE-CUT™ S35 EXO-GRIT™

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ELITE-CUT™ S45 EXO-GRIT™

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Power cutter blades

ELITE-CUT™ S65 EXO-GRIT™

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Power cutter blades

VARI-CUT™ S25

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Service kits/tools

Service kit K 970/K 1270

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Oils and fuel cans

Petrol can 6 L

Oils and fuel cans

Two stroke oil, HP

Oils and fuel cans

Two stroke oil, HP

Operator's manuals

OM. K 970 III, K 970 III Rescue, K 970 SmartGuard. 2021-11

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Illustrated parts lists

IPL. K 970 Smartguard, 2020-04

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