Moving The Machine - Husqvarna FSA 8400 D Operator's Manual

MANDATORY
WARNING
These signs will give
advice for your safety
Before leaving our factory every machine is
thoroughly tested.
Follow our instructions strictly and your
machine will give you long service in normal
operating conditions.
1. Uses
Use: Wet sawing of old and new concrete and asphalt.
Dry sawing only with blade manufacturers approval of
specific application.
Tools: Diamond blades — water cooled, Ø: 14", 18", 20",
24", 26", 30", 36", 42", 48" and 60" with Arbor Ø - 1".
(For information, contact your Husqvarna supplier.)
Depths of Cut (Maximum):
Blade Depth
14" 4.5"
18" 6.5"
20" 7.5"
24" 9.5"
26" 10.5"
30" 12.5"
36" 15.0"
42" 17.5"
48" 20.0"
60" 25.0"
Before starting up the machine, make sure
you read this entire manual and are familiar
with the operation of this machine.
The working area must be completely clear,
well lit and all safety hazards removed.
INDICATION
INFORMATION
INSTRUCTION
PROHIBITION
Blade Depth
350mm 110mm
450mm 160mm
500mm 175mm
600mm 225mm
650mm 260mm
750mm 310mm
900mm 375mm
1000mm 410mm
1200mm 500mm
1500mm 620mm
The operator must wear
p r o t e c t i v e c l o t h i n g
appropriate to the work
he is doing.
Any persons not involved in the work
should leave the area.
Use only blades marked with a maximum
operating speed greater than the blade shaft
speed.
2.

Moving The Machine

(See Figures 1, 2 and 5)
Set The Handles To The Desired Length:
• Loosen Knob (1A), pull the Handle Bar (1B) in or out
to desired length, then tighten the Knob (1A). to adjust
Handle Bar height, Turn Handle Bar Adjustment Lock
(1R) counterclockwise to unlock. Adjust Handle Bar
(1B) to the desired height. Turn Handle Adjustment
Lock (1R), clockwise to lock in place.
Moving The Saw With The Engine Off:
• Turn Engine Start Switch (1H) to the "1" (RUN)
position.
• Raise the saw by pressing up on the Toggle
Switch (1P) on the Speed Control Lever (1O) until
the Diamond Blade (2E) (if installed) clears the
pavement surface.
• Put the Speed Control Lever (1O) into the STOP
(1BB) position.
• S e t t h e Tr a n s m i s s i o n B y p a s s v a l v e ( 5 M )
counterclockwise to the up (NEUTRAL) position.
• The saw can now be moved by standing behind it and
pushing [while holding the Handle Bars (1B)].
DO NOT attempt to push the saw while it is
in NEUTRAL on a grade (or hill). The saw
operator could lose control of the saw and
cause injury to himself or other person(s)
in the area.
Moving The Saw With Engine On:
• Raise the saw by pressing up on the toggle switch (1P).
on Speed Control Lever (1O) until Diamond Blade (2E)
(if installed) clears the pavement surface.
• Set the Water Safety Switch (1L) button to the "0"
(OFF) position.
• Speed Control Lever (1O) must be in the STOP (1BB)
position to start the saw. The engine WILL NOT start
unless the Speed Control Lever (1O) is in the STOP
(1BB) position.
• Check that the Transmission bypass valve (5M) is
turned clockwise (DOWN) to the closed position. Do
NOT start the engine if the valve (5M) is in the Neutral
(OPEN) position.
• Turn the Engine Throttle (1F) to a low speed setting.
• Set the Blade Clutch Switch (if installed) (1V) to "0"
(OFF).
* In cold conditions (below 32° F (0° C)) push in on the
Engine Start Switch (1H) for 15 seconds. This warms
the glow plugs for cold weather starting.
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