Husqvarna 5000 Operator's Manual

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Operator’s Manual Read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the 5000. 5000 ...

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CONTENTS Content Page Table of contents ………………………….. 2 Unpacking .................................................. 2 Transporting ............................................... 2 Sound Data ........................

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INTRODUCTION Common sense: The focus of this manual is HOW to operate and service the equipment safely. It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using this equipment. Therefore use this product only in a manner ...

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4 REGISTER THE PRODUCT Please register your new 5000 with Husqvarna Construction Products by mailing in the registration card that came with the machine or you can register on the internet site www.husqvarnawarranty.com Registration will allow us...

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5 SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Failure to comply with the following warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death! PERSONAL SAFETY • Read and understand instructions before operating saw. • Always wear safety approved hearing, eye, head an...

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6 EXCEL PAVER SERIES BLADES The Excel Series of diamond blades have been designed specically for the Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry dry cutting system of green concrete. These specialty blades are designed to increase speed and life while cutting a w...

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WHAT IS WHAT Model number and serial number 7 E What is what? A. Choke B. Circuit breaker C. Engine on/off switch D. Emergency stop switch E. Volt meter F. Hour/Tachometer G. Saw forward speed lever H. Guide switch I. Engine speed sw...

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8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Experience is very important when running the 5000 saw. A skilled worker is highly recommended. Always do an inspection of the saw before starting the engine. Check the fuel (W) and oil level (Y) per the enclosed engine ma...

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9 WARNING Do not leave the saw unattended while the engine is running! Always secure the saw from movement while unattended. Periodically, clean any excess concrete from inside the blade block, scrapers and blade block cover. Always clean the bla...

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10 FUEL HANDLING PROPER FUEL Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of injury and property damage: - Use extreme care in handling gasoline. It is extremely ammable and the vapors are explosive. - Extinguish all cigarettes, cig...

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11 Engine Oil Checking, Adding and Changing Oil Check the engine oil level (A) daily with saw fully lowered and the engine level. See the enclosed Kohler manual for more details. Use SAE 10W-30 viscosity detergent automotive type with API service ...

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12 OTHER MAINTENANCE Guards Check all guards for damage and proper function daily espe- cially the blade block. Blade block and cover should be secure to the saw and not damaged. Lexan side covers on the blade block should move freely up and down....

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13 As concrete hydrates or cures and begins to set, it develops internal stresses which may cause random cracks. Random cracks cast doubt on the quality and workmanship of the concrete. Contraction joints are cut in concrete to relieve these stress...

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14 “ The timing of concrete operations - especially nishing and jointing - is critical”, states a quote from the foreword of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) 302.1 R-96. It goes on to say that “Failure to address this issue can contrib...

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15 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, BACK FIRES OR CAN NOT REACH FULL SPEED - Check if there is fuel in the tank and it is the correct fuel. Make sure there is no water in the fuel. - Check that the spark plugs are clean and properly gapped. -...

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16 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Weight and Dimensions 5000 Weight – dry 507 lbs 230 kg Weight with gasoline and oil full 531 lbs 241 kg Length 59 inch 1499 mm Width 30 inch 762 mm Height ...

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17 WARRANTY HUSQVARNA EQUIPMENT WARRANTY New 5000 sold by Husqvarna Construction Products are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects in nor- mal service for a period of six (6) months for labor and up to one (1) year on parts from date of...

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2009-14 505 41 78-02 Printed In U.S.A. ...