Check Before Operating; Fitting The Blade; Operating Instructions - Husqvarna MS 355 Operator's Manual

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Check Before Operating

All Models:
Take into account the working conditions from a health
and safety point of view.
For start up refer to the engine or motor manual.
Electric Models Only:
Make sure that the extension cord length is properly
sized for the motor used on this saw. See the chart in
Section 2 of this document.
WARNING: Make sure the unit is connected to
a properly grounded outlet. Failure to comply
with this warning could result in serious bodily
injury or death!
Gasoline Model Only:
Fuel: Check the engine operation manual. Unleaded
gasoline is recommended.
Oil: Lock the Head Platform Assembly (B) with the
engine in a horizontal position, then, check that the
engine oil level is correct. Check the oil level frequently
in the engine operation manual. If the oil level is low,
(for normal conditions) as recommended in the engine
operation manual. DO NOT
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Fitting The Blade (Figure 7)
All Models:
The blade rotates in a "down-cut" direction. This means
that the front of the blade is moving downward while
the rear of the blade is moving upward. Mount the
Diamond Blade (DD) so that the arrow on the blade
rotates in this "down-cut" direction. The Diamond
Blade (DD) can be installed / removed by using the 3/4"
(19 mm) end of the Wrench (LL) provided (Fig. 5).
After mounting the blade, it should align over the top
of the wooden insert in the Conveyor Cart (C). If this
is not true, loosen the setscrews that secure the Bear-
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Position the Head Platform Assembly (B) to the left or
right until the Diamond Blade (DD) is aligned over the
top of the wooden insert, then re-tighten the Bearing (H)
setscrews. During operation of this unit, the blade can,
and should, pass into the wooden insert, but NOT into
the cast aluminum part of the Conveyor Cart (C).
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Electric Models Only:
Mount the Diamond Blade (DD):
1. Using the Wrench (LL) provided (or one of your own)
2. Remove the outer Flange (CC) and make sure the
3. Mount the Diamond Blade (DD) to the arbor and
Gasoline Model Only:
Mount the Diamond Blade (DD):
1. Using the Wrench (LL) provided (or one of your own)
2. Remove the outer Flange (CC) and make sure the
3. Mount the Diamond Blade (DD) to the arbor and
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All Models: (See Figures 5 & 6)
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or dry. Note that the saw is factory assembled for wet
operation.
WARNING: Conventional "Wet" diamond
blades MUST be used with water. DO NOT use
conventional "Wet" diamond blades without
water. Using conventional "wet" diamond
blades without water can result in injury or
death of the operator or persons in the work
area!
Warning: Use only Abrasive blades of a
reinforced type.
loosen the Capscrew (BB) by turning it Counter-
Clockwise (Electric Models Only).
CAUTION: Note that on Electric Models the
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Installation of the wrong capscrew could
damage the blade shaft!
outer Flange (CC), the Inner Flange (Not Shown),
and arbor shaft (Not Shown) are clean and not
damaged.
install the outer Flange (CC). Install and tighten
Capscrew (BB) by turning it in a Clockwise
direction (Right Hand Thread). Use the Wrench
arbor shaft.
Always set the Engine Key Switch (VV) to the
"OFF" position BEFORE mounting the blade
loosen the Capscrew (BB) by turning it Clockwise
(Gasoline Model Only).
CAUTION: Note that on Gasoline Models the
Capscrew (BB) has LEFT HAND THREADS.
Installation of the wrong capscrew could
damage the blade shaft!
outer Flange (CC), the Inner Flange (Not Shown),
and arbor shaft (Not Shown) are clean and not
damaged.
install the outer Flange (CC). Install and tighten the
Capscrew (BB) by turning it in a Counter-Clockwise
direction (Left Hand Thread). Use the Wrench (LL)
shaft.

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