Husqvarna TS 355 Operator's Manual page 19

Wet Configuration:
• Fill the water reservoir pan [Pan Weldment (A)] with
water to within 1 inch (25 mm) of the top. Be sure that
the water pump intake Strainer (S) (Figure 6 - Gasoline
Model) or Electric Water Pump Intake (U) (Figure 5
- Electric Model) is fully immersed in water at all times.
Keep the intake screen of these items clean and free of
sludge, slurry, or other foreign material.
Dry Configuration:
• All Models:
WARNING: Conventional "Wet" diamond blades
MUST be used with water. DO NOT use conventional
"Wet" diamond blades without water. Using con-
ventional "wet" diamond blades without water can
result in injury or death of the operator or persons
in the work area!
WARNING: When cutting without water use only
diamond blades that are intended to be used dry
(without water). Conventional "Wet" diamond
blades MUST be used with water.
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Hint: To reduce vibration of the saw, the water reservoir
pan [Pan Weldment (A)] can be filled with sand. Be sure
to remove the Water Pump (U) (Electric Models) or the
water pump intake Strainer (S) (Gasoline Model) to avoid
contaminating it with dirt or sand.
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WARNING: Always use respiratory protection
when dry sawing.
Electric Model (Figure 5):
Before cutting dry unplug the Water Pump (U) from the
electric motor by disconnecting the Electrical Cord (NN).
Gasoline Model (Figure 8):
Remove the water pump drive V-Belt (EE):
1. Remove the two shields covering the Water Pump
belt drive, and the belt guard (Not Shown).
2. Loosen the two (2) bolts that hold the Water Pump
in position. Loosen the drawbolt that tensions the
water pump belt.
3. Slide the water pump forward and remove the belt
from the water pump pulley.
4. Disassemble the water pump V-Belt (EE):
a. Turn the belt inside out and with one hand
squeeze the two strands of the belt together.
b. Twist one tab 90 degrees so that it is parallel
with the slot in the adjacent link.
c. Pull the end of that link over the tab.
d. Pull belt end through the other two links.
5. Re-install the Belt Guard and water pump shields.
Save the water pump belt so that it can be re-in-
stalled if the unit needs to be used for wet cutting.
CAUTION: DO NOT run the Water Pump (U) for
extended periods of time without water! The
Water Pump could be damaged!
CUTTING OPERATIONS:
• Place material on Conveyor Cart (C) and move conveyor
cart to the front of the saw so that the blade DOES NOT
contact the material.
• Cutting Methods: This unit allows three methods for the
blade to contact the material:
1. Fixed Head: Position the head to the desired height,
then tighten the Lock Handle (P) (Figures 5 & 6).
Then the material can be pushed into the blade.
2. Hold the Hand Grip (UU) and lower the blade into
the material (See Fig. 10). The blade will return to
the upper position when force is released.
3.... Push the optional Foot Pedal Kit (F) (Fig. 1) with your foot
to lower the blade into the material. The blade will return
to the upper position when force is released.
Start / Stop (Electric Models): (Figures 9 & 10)
• Open the Water Valve (T) fully, and check the water flow
before cutting.
• Start the electric motor by turning the Power Switch (RR)
to the "ON" position.
• Cut the material using one of the Cutting Methods de-
scribed in the above section.
WARNING: Keep hands clear of rotating
blade during operation. READ ALL SAFETY
WARNINGS before operating this machine.
CAUTION: DO NOT cut into the cast aluminum
area. of the Conveyor Cart (C). The blade
should only cut into the wooden insert area of
Conveyor Cart (C)!
STOPPING THE UNIT (Electric Models):
Stop the unit by turning the Power Switch (RR)
to the OFF position. (Fig. 9) Wait for all blade
movement to stop before removing material from
the machine.
Start / Stop (Gasoline Models): (See Figures 1 & 7)
• Open the Water Valve (T) (Fig. 7) and prime the Water
Pump (U) using the Primer Bulb (V) (Fig. 1). Squeeze
the Primer Bulb until water passes through the blade
guard water tubes.
• Start the engine by using the procedure in the engine
operation manual.
• Open the engine throttle full open. All sawing is done
at full throttle. DO NOT change the engine governor
setting — it is factory set for the correct speed. See
the "Specifications" section of this document for proper
engine & blade shaft RPM.
WARNING: Keep hands clear of rotating
blade during operation. READ ALL SAFETY
WARNINGS before operating this machine.
• Adjust the water flow with the Water Valve (T), and check
the water flow before cutting.
• Cut the material using one of the Cutting Methods
described in the above section.
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