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

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  • Page 1 5000 Operator’s Manual Read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the 5000.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking ..........ing techniques. Discard or recycle the packing material per Transporting ..........your regional laws. In your container will be the 5000 saw, Sound Data ..........blade shaft wrench, spark plug wrench, an owner’s manual, an engine owner’s manual, a part list, a warranty card, a joint ntroduction, personal safety ......
  • Page 3: I Ntroduction, Personal Safety

    INTRODUCTION The 5000 is designed as a heavy duty highway and paving Ultra Early Entry concrete saw. The pat- ented Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry dry cutting system controls random cracking of concrete through the early timing of the saw cutting usually within one to two hours after finishing process is completed. The patented low noise and low dust blade block and skid plate technology in conjunction with the Husqvarna blades allows for Ultra Early Entry sawing the same day while minimizing chipping and spalling.
  • Page 4: Registration Of The Product

    SERIAL No: __________________ ENGINE MODEL: _____________ ENGINE TYPE: ______________ ENGINE CODE: ________________ The 5000 model and serial number as well as the engine model number, engine type and code are critical in order to obtain the correct service parts. SAFETY DEFINITIONS...
  • Page 5: Safety Warnings

    • Do not operate the saw in areas of combustible material or fumes. Sparks may occur from the saw that could cause a • Use only Husqvarna Excel Series blades or blades marked fire or explosion. with a maximum operating speed greater than 2800 rpm.
  • Page 6: Excel Series Blades

    EXCEL PAVER SERIES BLADES The Excel Series of diamond blades have been designed specifically 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 wide range of aggregates. Choose the correct specification of diamond blade for your area as follows: Green Excel Paver Series 2000 PV14-2000...
  • Page 7: What Is What

    WHAT IS WHAT What is what? Choke Circuit breaker C. Engine on/off switch D. Emergency stop switch Volt meter Hour/Tachometer G. Saw forward speed lever H. Guide switch Engine speed switch Digital display Engine oil alert light Light switch M. Handle bar height switch N.
  • Page 8: Operating Instructions

    ASPHYXIATION HAZARD Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated Experience is very important when running the 5000 saw. A area can result in injury or death due to asphyxiation skilled worker is highly recommended. Always do an inspection or carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 9 Always clean the blade block assembly thoroughly before storing the saw. WARNING Before each use, carefully inspect the 5000 for any damage to any of its parts and components. Pay careful attention to any leakage of gasoline or oil.
  • Page 10: Fuel And Fuel Safety Warnings

    Please read the enclosed Kohler Operator’s Manual for com- when filling. plete oil information. - Remove the 5000 from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel the equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
  • Page 11: Engine And Transmission Maintenance

    ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Fuel filter Checking, Adding and Changing Oil Inspect the fuel filter (F) every 50 hours. Replace the fuel filter Check the engine oil level (A) daily with saw fully lowered and annually. the engine level. See the enclosed Kohler manual for more details.
  • Page 12: Other Maintenance

    Skid plate Inspect the skid plate daily for damage, excessive wear in the Do not modify the saw! Use only Husqvarna Construc- blade slot, burrs on the concrete surface side, twisting and free tion Products replacement parts. Use of unauthorized movement up and down when installed on the blade block.
  • Page 13: Sawing Contraction Joints

    Husqvarna sawed contraction joints should be a minimum of 1/8th the concrete depth and a minimum of 1”...
  • Page 14: Maximizing The Soff-Cut System

    Cut is being specified more today than ever, sometimes the ultra early-entry spec is not always followed on the job site. In order for the Soff-Cut system and an experienced Husqvarna contractor to do a satisfactory job, four components must exist to meet the “specification”:...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    - Do not force the saw. Allow the diamond blade to cut at its own rate of speed. - Use Husqvarna joint protectors at all cut intersections. - Check the skid plate for damage or burrs. - Clean excess concrete debris from the blade block assembly.
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    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 38 inch 965 mm Blade Material cut...
  • Page 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 purchase by the original consumer purchaser or date of introduction into rental company fleet.
  • Page 18 505 41 78-02 Printed In U.S.A. 2009-14...

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