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Operator’s Manual
50
Read these instructions carefully and make sure
you understand them before using the 50.
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UNPACKING CONTENTS Your 50 Handheld saw has been shipped from the factory Content Page thoroughly inspected. The durable travel case contains the Table of contents ………………………….. 2 50 saw, a blade shaft cover, a blade shaft wrench, an owner’s Unpacking .................................................. 2 manual, a part list, a warranty card, and a joint protector sam- Transporting ............................................... 2 ple pack. NOTE: No diamond cutting blade or skid plate
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INTRODUCTION The 50 Handheld is intended primarily for finish cuts, scoring and decorative applications, and is designed for ease of use and convenience. It is not intended for metal or wood cutting. Much like the entire line of Husqvarna Soff-Cut saws, the handheld saw works in conjunction with the Husqvarna Excel Series diamond blades and patented skid plates to allow for Ultra Early Entry cutting, which minimizes chipping and spalling while getting the job done the same day. The patented
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REGISTER THE PRODUCT Please register your new 50 Handheld 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: ________________ MO
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SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING SAW SAFETY Failure to comply with the following warnings could • Do not leave saw unattended while the electric motor is result in serious bodily injury or death! running. • Do not alter the saw. Any alteration or modification is misuse PERSONAL SAFETY and may result in a dangerous condition. • Read and understand instructions before operating saw. • All safety guards must be in place before starting saw. • Always wear safety approved hearing, eye, head and • A
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EXCEL 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: Red Excel Series 3000 XL5-3000A-X50 Hard aggregate, medium abrasive sand Yellow Excel Series 5000 XL5-5000A-X50 Medium hard to soft aggregate,
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WHAT IS WHAT B C A K D J E C I H G F Model number and serial number L What is what? A. Guide B. Depth indicator label C. Handle mount D. Depth adjust thumb screw E. Depth adjust arm M F. Blade guide notches G. Depth stop washer and bolt H. Hub clamp bolt I. Spindle lock button J. Rear wheel N K. Handle L. On-Off paddle switch M. Dust extraction port N. Lower guard 7
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The saw is factory set to full depth-of-cut, typically 1” (25.4 mm) with a brand new blade. If a shallower depth of cut is ON-OFF paddle desired, such as for architectural scoring and decorative ap- switch plication, adjust blade depth by turning the depth adjust thumb screw (D) approximately one full turn counter-clockwise. Slide the depth adjust arm (E) to the desired depth using the depth indicator label (B). Tighten the depth adjust thumb screw (D) Handle by h
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PROEDGE SERIES BLADES The ProEdge Line of beveled diamond blades is especially designed for architectural scoring to replace labor-intensive hand tooling. These specialty blades are ideal for residential and commercial applications to chase standard joints for a beveled look. Chasing cuts using the ProEdge blades would begin the next day or later after the concrete is placed and control joints have been made. Choose the correct specification of ProEdge blade to suit your particular needs P
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MAINTENANCE Guards Cleaning Check all guards for damage and proper function daily espe- Clean the blade housing of any excess concrete build up after cially the spring loaded lower and upper blade guard. Blade each use. Keep all openings and slot on the saw clean and guards and cover should be secure to the saw and not dam- open so air flows freely through the motor compartment to in- aged. sure proper cooling. Diamond blade MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Inspect diamond blades daily for damage, crack
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SAWING CONTRACTION JOINTS As concrete hydrates or cures and begins to set, it develops internal stresses which may cause random cracks. Random cracks cast doubt on the quality and workmanship of the concrete. Contraction joints are cut in concrete to relieve these stresses before they seek their own relief in the form of random crack. The Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry system controls random cracking through the early timing of a saw cut at predetermined locations to create weakened planes in the
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Weight and Dimensions 50 Weight – dry 9 lbs 4.1 kg Operating weight 9.5 lbs 4.3 kg Length 22 inch 559 mm Width 10 inch 254 mm Height 9.5 inch 241 mm Blade Material cut Green concrete only Blade type 5.0 inch (127 mm) dry cut diamond blade with tri-arbor Blade rotation Counter clockwise, upcutting Blade shaft speed 11,000 rpm Cutting depth 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm) depending on amount of blade wear
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WARRANTY HUSQVARNA EQUIPMENT WARRANTY New 50 Handheld sold by Husqvarna Construction Products are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects in normal 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. Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to the replacement or repair at Husqvarna Construction Prod- ucts, or at a service facility
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505 41 78-12 2009-18 Printed In U.S.A.
