Husqvarna SOFF-CUT 150 User Manual

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Husqvarna SOFF-CUT 150 User Manual

GB Operator’s manual

Soff-Cut 150

Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine.

HUSQVARNA CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS

 

CONTENTS

 

Content

Page

Table of contents

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Unpacking ..................................................

 

2

Transporting ...............................................

 

2

Sound Data ................................................

 

2

Introduction, personal safety ......................

3

Registration of the product …………………

4

General safety message ............................

4

Safety warnings .........................................

 

5

Excel series blades ...................................

6

Blade and skid plate installation ................

6

What is what? ............................................

 

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Operating instructions ...............................

8

Fuel and fuel safety warnings …….……....

9

Recommended fuels .................................

9

Recommended oils …….......……….…..…

9

Maintenance …………………………….....

10

Sawing contraction joints …………....……

11

Maximizing the Soff-Cut system .......…....

12

Troubleshooting ........................................

 

13

Technical specifications ............................

14

Conformity certificates ..............................

14

Warranty ...................................................

 

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UNPACKING

Your 150 saw has been shipped from the factory thoroughly inspected. Only minimal assembly is required to start using the saw. Remove the saw from the container using proper lifting techniques. Discard or recycle the packing material per your regional laws. In your container will be the 150 saw, a blade shaft cover, two (2) blade shaft wrenches, spark plug wrench, an owner’s manual, an engine owner’s manual, a part list, a warranty card and a joint protector sample pack.

NOTE: No diamond cutting blade or skid is included with the saw. Purchase the appropriate Excel Series 6 inch blade and skid plate from your local Husqvarna Construction Product dealer.

TRANSPORTING

The 150 saw weights approximately 91 pounds (41 kilograms) when ready to use . Use safe lifting practices when handling the saw. Always remove the diamond blade when transporting the saw. Pull the handle locking pin and fold the handle forward. Fold the guide arm back. The saw can be lifted from the center handle on the roll cage. If 2 people are lifting the saw, use the roll cage bar on each side of the saw and lift with 2 hands. Always store the saw in a completely lowered position and secured from moving.

 

 

 

Roll cage

Upper handle

 

 

 

Lower handle

Guide arm

CAUTION

Only use the roll cage when lifting the 150.

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INTRODUCTION

The 150 is designed as a residential and light commercial Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry

Concrete saw. The patented 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 the finishing process is completed. The patented low noise and low dust blade block and skid plate technology in conjunction with Husqvarna Excel blades allows for Ultra Early Entry sawing the same day while minimizing chipping and spalling. The saw is a manual push style with manual controls for all functions.

Common sense:

The focus of this manual is HOW to operate and service the equipment safely.

It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you can face when using this equipment. Therefore use this product only in a manner described in this manual. Operation or handling the machine in any other manner can lead to serious injury or death.

If a situation is not described in this manual it should be considered dangerous - and not be done.

If you are unfamiliar with this product make sure that you carefully understand how it functions and practice all operations and handling before putting the machine to use. Familiarize yourself in the presence of an experienced operator. Avoid all situations that are beyond your capability.

If you still feel uncertain about the operating procedures after reading these instructions DO NOT operate the machine until you have consulted an experienced operator.

If you have further questions you can contact the closest Husqvarna Construction Products location by writing or calling, see information below. You can also find the closest location by searching the internet at; www.husqvarnacp.com . Husqvarna Construction Products will willingly be of service and provide you with advice as well as help you to use your product both efficiently and safely.

Additional manuals are available at NO CHARGE and can also be obtained on the internet site.

 

Toll Free no:

800 776 3328 (USA & Canada)

Husqvarna Construction Products

Phone no:

951 272 2330

265 Radio Road

Telefax no:

951 272 2338

Corona, California 92879

Internet Site: www.husqvarnacp.com

USA

PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT

When working and operating the saw the following approved personal safety items should be used:

Head

Hearing

Eye

Safety

Protective

Protection

Protection

Protection

Shoes

Gloves

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REGISTER THE PRODUCT

Please register your new 150 with Husqvarna Construction Products by mailing

in the registration card that came with the machine or you can register on the internet site www.husqvarnawarranty.com

Registration will allow us to contact in case of any critical updates or recalls on this machine. Warranty registration has also been found to be helpful in tracing stolen equipment.

Record the following information for your records:

PURCHASE DATE: ________________

MODEL No: ________________

SERIAL No: __________________

ENGINE MODEL: _____________

ENGINE TYPE: ______________ ENGINE CODE: ________________

The 150 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

In this manual a Safety Alert Symbol followed by the signal words WARNING and CAUTION are used to identify safety information about hazards which can result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

These signal words mean:

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE indicates a message not related to personal injury.

SAFETY HAZARDS

WARNING

DO NOT MODIFY THE PRODUCT

Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modified without the permission of the manufacturer. Always use genuine accessories. Unauthorized modifications and/or accessories can result in serious personal injury or the death of the operator or others. Your warranty may not cover damage or liability caused by the use of unauthorized accessories or replacement parts.

WARNING

WARNING

CAUTION

ASPHYXIATION HAZARD

CALIFORNIA PROP 65

HEARING HAZARD

Running an engine in a con-

Use of this product can expose

During the normal use of this

fined or badly ventilated area

you to materials known to the

machine, operator may be

can result in injury or death due

State of California to cause

exposed to a noise level equal

to asphyxiation or carbon

cancer and/or birth defects or

to or higher than 85 dB(A). Use

monoxide poisoning.

other reproductive harm.

hearing protection.

 

 

 

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SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Failure to comply with the following warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death!

PERSONAL SAFETY

Read and understand instructions before operating saw.

Always wear safety approved hearing, eye, head and respiratory protection.

Wear boots with non-slip soles to provide proper footing.

Steel-toed safety boots are recommended.

Wear rubber work gloves to avoid contact with wet concrete which can cause serious skin irritation.

Know how to stop the saw quickly in case of emergency.

Keep all parts of your body away from blade and other moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry which can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

Use caution when loading and unloading saw.

Stay alert. Maintain awareness of saw operation. Use common sense. Do not operate saw when tired or after consumption of any substance that would impair physical function or rational judgment.

Do not over reach. Keep proper footing and balance.

WORK AREA SAFETY

Never operate the saw in any application or job where you are not trained or supervised.

Keep visitors, children and animals out of the work area.

Observe all safety regulations for the safe handling of fuel. Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Do not refuel indoors or in poorly ventilated areas. Handle fuel in safety containers. Shut off the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Wipe the saw dry if fuel is spilled on it. Always move away from the fueling area before starting the engine. Do not smoke while refueling.

Do not operate the saw while smoking or near an open flame.

Do not operate the saw in areas of combustible material or fumes. Sparks may occur from the saw that could cause a fire or explosion.

Operate only in well ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contain carbon monoxide which can cause loss of consciousness and possible death.

The muffler and engine become very hot during operation. Keep all body parts and foreign material away from the engine while running.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not expose saw to rain. Keep work area well lit and clean.

SAW SAFETY

Do not leave saw unattended while the engine is running.

Do not alter the saw. Any alteration or modification is misuse and may result in a dangerous condition.

All safety guards must be in place before starting the engine.

Only operate the saw from behind the machine with both hands on the handle.

Do not use damaged equipment, blades, guards or personal protection equipment. Do not disable safety equipment or kill switches.

Do not operate the saw if there is a fuel leak.

Use extreme caution when maneuvering the saw on ramps or loading and unloading from trucks or trailers.

Use only Husqvarna Construction Products replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts may create a danger.

Do not use the saw as vehicle for transporting personnel or equipment.

Remove the ignition cable from the spark plug before performing saw maintenance or changing blades to prevent accidental engine starting.

Remove all wrenches from the saw before starting.

Never stand on the saw.

When the saw is not in use or transporting, remove the blade and lower the saw completely. Properly secure the saw to prevent accidental movement.

BLADE SAFETY

Examine cutting blades before each use. Do not use any blades that has cracks, nicks, or flaws. Tri-arbor hole shoul be undamaged. Use only dry cut, steel centered, tri-arbor diamond blades made for cutting green concrete.

Husqvarna Excel Series diamond blades are designed to only cut green concrete. Cutting any other material may result in blade failure or a dangerous condition.

Inspect blade flanges for damage, excessive wear and cleanliness before mounting the blade. The blade should fit snugly on clean, undamaged, tri-arbor shaft.

Use only Husqvarna Excel Series blades or blades marked with a maximum operating speed greater than 4450 rpm.

Never operate the saw without the blade block assembly securely in place including blade cover, lexan shields and skid plate installed in working order. A damaged blade block assembly must be replaced to protect the operator.

Make sure the blade does not make contact with the ground or any other surface when maneuvering the saw.

Avoid getting in direct line with the blade or contacting the blade while it is rotating.

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