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Operator’s manual Read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the machine. FS 513, Manual del operador Lea cuidadosamente estas instrucciones y asegúrese FS 520, de que las comprende bien antes de usar el FS 4800.
CONTENTS and INTRODUCTION Contents WARNING! Section Page Contents & Introduction..........3 Before operating machine, read and under- stand this entire operation manual & engine Symbols and Decals............4-8 operation manual supplied with engine. Be familiar with machine before operation! Safety Instructions.............9-12 Parts Identification (What Is What)......14-16 Model Identification: Record machine serial number Assembly..............
SYMBOLS and DECALS Please read the instructions for use prior to Emergency Shutdown, Transmission Stop operating the machine for the first time. Use In Well Ventilated Area This symbol indicates that the machine is in conformance with the applicable European directive.
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SYMBOLS and DECALS Blade Water Safety Switch Electrical Switch-Start Engine Coolant Temperature Repairs Are To Be Done By An Authorized Dealer Only Keep Work Area Clean/Well Lit, Remove All Safety Hazards Headlight Dangerously High Noise Level Diamond Blade Pay Extreme Attention to The Care And Blade Diameter Protection Of The Machine Before Starting Up Blade Engagement...
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SYMBOLS and DECALS Engine Stop Machine Mass (Kilograms) Positive Battery Terminal Engine Start Blade Depth Indicator – Zero Engine Run Electric Motor Disengage to Start Engine (Neutral Start) Engine Stop Engine and En- gage Transmission to Engage Parking Brake Engine Speed Revolutions/Minute Engine Start Unleaded Fuel Only...
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SYMBOLS and DECALS P/N 9 0-08 () Location: Left and Right Side of Cowl P/N 9 0- (FS Only) Location: Front of Cowl P/N 9 0-09 () Location: Left and Right Side of Cowl (FS 0 Only) P/N 8 00- “Blade Guard Arrow (FS - 00mm Only) Top of Rear Blade Guard...
SYMBOLS and DECALS P/N 90- Location: Top of Belt Guard P/N 9 0-9 Location: Rear of Cowl P/N 9 0- Location: Top of Cowl, FS 0, FS P/N 9 0- Location: Water Tank (If Equipped) P/N 0 0-0 Location: Top of Cowl, FS P/N 9 0-8...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General use Fuel Safety: WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explo- WARNING! sion and inhaling fumes. Before operating machine, read and under- • Only store fuel in containers approved for the purpose. stand this entire operation manual &...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING POISON EXHAUST GAS THIS SAW IS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY WITHOUT A CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE ENGINE PRODUCES CARBON MONOXIDE EXHAUST EMISSIONS AND IS NOT SAFE FOR USE IN ENCLOSED AREAS. USE OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER REDUCES THE CARBON MONOXIDE EXHAUST EMISSIONS, BUT STILL IS NOT SAFE FOR USE IN ENCLOSED AREAS.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY FIRST! WARNINGS DO’s AND DO NOT’s WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. Read this entire operator’s manual before operating this machine. Read and understand all warnings, instruc- tions, controls, and symbol definitions contained in this manual, and on the machine.
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This saw was designed for certain applications only. DO NOT modify this saw or use for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application, DO NOT use the saw until you have written Husqvarna Construction Products and we have advised you. Husqvarna Construction Products North America...
Note tool direction as (dry) Diamond Blades (H). marked on guard with an arrow. Q. Engine Starting Rope (FS 513 Only): Use to start D. Blade Guard Front: Part of Blade Guard. Can be engine. See engine operation manual.
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Not used with the water tank (if equipped). DD. Engine Start Switch: FS 513: Located on engine, behind Front Cover (V). Must KK2. Blade Guard Water Control Valve: Controls the be ON () to start engine. Use to turn engine OFF (“0”) in water flow to the blade.
Turn counter-clockwise to YY. Bladeshaft Drive Belt: Connects Engine and Blade- close. shaft. See maintenance section of this document for FS 513: Located on engine (see engine operation more information. manual for more information). ZZ. Hydrostatic Transmission Belt Tensioner: Spring TT.
ASSEMBLY Assemble the following items before operating machine for the first time. Re-Position Rear Handle (JJ): Rear Handle (JJ) is shipped in storage position shown. It must be reposi- tioned to use the machine.
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ASSEMBLY Install Front Pointer (A): . Using screws, washers and nuts installed in the Front Pointer (A), install onto tube frame of Water Tank Support (N). Adjust locking nuts to allow Pointer (A) to pivot freely. . Route pointer rope to avoid hot surfaces. Two loops in rope allow attachment to Rear Handle (JJ).
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NUT from Lifting Eye (O). See diagram at right. . FS 513 Only: Install CLAMP supplied in Water Tank Kit (P), and then reinstall the NUT. See diagram at right. . FS 513 Only: Torque as specified below, and diagram at right.
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ASSEMBLY . Position Water Tank, and route Water Tank Hose as shown in Diagram at right (FS 513). FS 0 / FS do not use clamp shown in diagram. . Align rear bar and recessed area at rear of water tank.
ASSEMBLY . Connect Water tank hose to blade guard water valve. • Verify that blade guard water valve is in the OFF posi- tion. • The water tank hose is now assembled to the saw. Filling Water Tank: 8. Remove the cap by turning counter clockwise. See diagram at right.
OPERATION Before Operation: WARNING! Use: This machine is used only for wet or dry sawing of old and new concrete and asphalt. Before operating machine, read and under- stand this entire operation manual & engine operation manual supplied with engine. WARNING! Be familiar with machine before operation! DO NOT use for dry cutting in European Union (EU)
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OPERATION Transporting & Lifting Machine: • Lift machine only from Lifting Point (O). • Always remove Blade (H) before lifting, loading, or trans- porting. • Use a proper lifting strap rated for at least the maximum mass of the machine. The nominal and maximum mass of the machine are shown in the TECHNICAL DATA sec- tion of this document.
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Also, engine may stop if maximum angle of operation is exceeded. See engine operation manual. All Models: FS 513 FS 520, FS 524 Front Pointer (A) must be checked for alignment with blade. Lay a straight edge along Inner Flange (I). Align Front Pointer (A) to straight edge.
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OPERATION Fitting the Diamond Blade (H): Install Diamond Blade (H) at job site. Do not transport the machine with the Diamond Blade (H) installed. . Open Front Cover (V). . Set Engine Start Switch (DD) to OFF (“0”) position. . Raise Diamond Blade (H) to highest position by turning Blade Depth Control (EE) Counter-Clockwise.
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Blade (H) is lowered, Depth Indicator (GG) will show cutting depth. ) Fully raise Diamond Blade (H). Starting FS 513: • Verify that Emergency Stop Switch (AA) AND Engine Start Switch (DD) are in “ON” position. Emergency Stop Switch (AA) should be in outer position (pulled outward from cowl).
OPERATION If water supply is interrupted, stop cutting immediate- NOTICE ly. Damage to Diamond Blade (H) could occur. If an urgent situation arises during cutting opera- • Lower Diamond Blade (H) into the cut by slowly turning tions STOP machine immediately using Emergency Blade Depth Control (EE) COUNTER-CLOCKWISE.
. Check blade drive belt tension. . Clean machine daily. FS 513: Replacing Engine Air Filter (S): If the engine seems weak, produces black smoke or runs unevenly, the air filter may be clogged. For this reason, it is important to clean and replace the air filter regularly.
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minutes. Stop the engine and wait for or minutes. See engine operation manual for more information. FS 513: Engine Oil Dipstick (Z) is located on front of engine. Refill engine oil in dipstick hole. When checking oil level, Engine Oil Dipstick (Z) should not be screwed in.
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MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION Changing Engine Oil: • Turn machine Start Switch (DD) to OFF (0) position. Let engine cool. Use Depth Control (EE) to tilt machine slightly backwards. • Reposition Oil Drain Hose (NN) to side of machine. Set a suitable container, large enough to hold engine oil capacity, beside machine to catch oil.
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MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION Blade Shaft Drive Belt Tension: Drive Belt should be re-tensioned after first few hours of operation. Belt Drive Idler (MM) holds tension on Drive Belt. Tools Required: • mm Wrench (Included with machine). • /8” (9.mm) Drive Torque Wrench (Not Included) •...
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MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION Hydrostatic Transmission: Service of Hydrostatic Transmission (TT): Mainte- nance free for life of machine. Transmission Drive Belts: Remove guards shown in diagram as right to access transmission drive belts. • Transmission Drive Tensioner Belt (UU): Belt Tension: .
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Engine Will Not Start: Cause Action Electrical switches not in correct position. Check that BOTH Emergency Stop Switch (AA) and Engine Start Switch (DD) (FS ) are in “ON” position. Emergency Stop Switch (AA) should be pulled outward from cowl, and Engine Start Switch (DD) turned to “”...
The Honda engine on this equipment has been tested for EMC using the methods outlined in EN 98:98. The tests found that the engine did not exceed the radiated emission limits. This test report is on file at Husqvarna Construction Products, Olathe, Kansas, USA.
TECHNICAL DATA Cutting Depth Blade Size Maximum Blade Cutting Depth Machine Mass 0 mm (0”) 8 mm (-/”) Model Nominal Maximum 00 mm (”) 9 mm (-/”) Mass-kg (lbs) Mass-kg (lbs) 0 mm (”) 8 mm (-/”) FS 8 () (0) 00 mm (”) mm (-/”)
00 West 9th Street, Olathe, Kansas 0 USA herewith declares that the machine(s) designed hereunder FS 513, FS 520, FS 524 conforms to the “SAFETY OF MACHINERY” directive (98//EC), the “LOW VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT” directive (//EEC), the 98//EC), the “LOW VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT” directive (//EEC), the ), the “LOW VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT”...
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