Trouble Shooting; Troubleshooting Schedule - Husqvarna Soff-Cut 150 Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting schedule

WARNING! Most accidents involving
!
machines occur during trouble shooting,
service and maintenance as staff have to
locate themselves within the machine's risk
area. Prevent accidents by being alert and
by planning and preparing the work.
The engine should be switched off during
operations described in this chapter unless
otherwise stated.
Saw is spalling and
ravelling cut
(Soff-Cut 150)
Bevel or radius cut
inconsistent
(Soff-Cut 150 D)

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Check to see if the diamond blade is worn out, glazed, warped or damaged.
Ensure skid plate moves freely up and down the entire shaft length without contacting the diamond
blade.
Check skid plate for excessive wear or gap around the diamond blade.
Check bottom of skid plate for metal burrs or irregularities.
Ensure skid plate is not twisted or bent.
Check lexan covers for free movement up and down.
Ensure there is spring down pressure at each end of the skid plate.
Do not twist or move the saw sideways while cutting. Make gradual changes in pressure on the
handlebar to control the saw in the cut.
Check that the engine is running properly and at full throttle.
Check belt and belt idler for proper tension.
Ensure the diamond blade is properly mounted and secured with clean flanges.
Ensure that the diamond blade is the correct specification for your area.
Ensure the slab is in clean with no debris that could raise the skid plate or saw while cutting.
Use Husqvarna joint protectors at all cut intersections.
Clean excess concrete debris from the blade block assembly.
Check that the scrapers in the blade block are not bent or binding.
Ensure that the blade block shafts are not bent or damaged.
Check to see if the diamond blade is worn out, glazed, warped or damaged.
Ensure front and rear guide wheels can move freely up and down without binding.
Ensure front and rear guide wheels can spin freely.
Do not push the saw too fast. Sawing too fast will cause the blade to ride up out of the concrete.
Make sure the guide wheels are aligned in the pre-existing saw cut before starting.
Make sure the existing saw cuts are clean and free of debris.
Check lexan covers for free movement up and down.
Ensure there is spring down pressure at each end of the skid plate.
Do not twist or move the saw sideways while cutting. Make gradual changes in pressure on the
handlebar to control the saw in the cut.
Check that the engine is running properly and at full throttle.
Check belt and belt idler for proper tension.
Ensure the diamond blade is properly mounted and secured with clean flanges.
Ensure the slab is in clean with no debris that could raise the saw while cutting.
Clean excess concrete debris from the blade block assembly.
Check that the scrapers in the blade block are not bent or binding.
Ensure that the blade block shafts are not bent or damaged.
Re-cut the joint in the opposite direction.
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