Husqvarna 5000 Operator'S Manual Download Page 3

INTRODUCTION

 

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.

 

Husqvarna Construction Products 

 

 

 

265 Radio Road

 

Corona, California 92879

 

USA

Toll Free no:  800 776 3328 

(USA & Canada)

Phone no:   

951 272 2330

Telefax no: 

951 272 2338

Internet Site:  

www.husqvarnacp.com

PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT

When working and operating the saw the following  

approved personal safety items should be used:

Head  

Protection

Hearing  

Protection

Eye  

Protection

Safety  

Shoes

Protective 

Gloves

 

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. The saw is a self-

propelled style with electric switch controls for most functions and electric start.

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Summary of Contents for 5000

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the 5000 5000 ...

Page 2: ...ng the saw Con nect the battery cables and turn the key switch to the ON or 1 position on the instrument panel Press the rocker switch on the instrument panel to raise the saw Place the unloading ramp at the edge of the container and roll the saw out of the container Lower the saw and turn the key switch to the OFF or 0 position CAUTION Only use the center lifting frame when lifting the 5000 The 5...

Page 3: ...y 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 Husqvarna Construction Products 265 Radio Road Corona California 92879 USA Toll Free no 800 776 3328 US...

Page 4: ... in a con fined or badly ventilated area can result in injury or death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING CALIFORNIA PROP 65 Use of this product can expose you to materials known to the State of California to cause cancer and or birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING DO NOT MODIFY THE PRODUCT Under no circumstances may the design of the machine be modified without t...

Page 5: ...ments 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...

Page 6: ...G Inspect the blade K for any damage Do not use any blade that has cracks nicks flaws or a damaged arbor Make sure the blade is marked with a maximum operat ing speed greater than 2800 rpm Step 4 Match the blade tri arbor to the blade shaft arbor F and install the blade firmly against the rear flange F Insure the blade is installed on the tri arbor correctly Match the female tri arbor of the outer...

Page 7: ... speed lever H Guide switch I Engine speed switch J Digital display K Engine oil alert light L Light switch M Handle bar height switch N Blade depth switch O Rear access panel P Lifting handle Q Rear guide R Light S Cut depth pointer T Blade block U Hood V Lifting point W Fuel cap gauge X Battery Y Oil dipstick Z Oil fill cap A B C D F H I S T U W X Y Z G J K L M N O P Q R V R ...

Page 8: ...NG ASPHYXIATION HAZARD Running an engine in a confined or badly ventilated area can result in injury or death due to asphyxiation or carbon monoxide poisoning Open the engine throttle lever to full open position for maxi mum engine speed by pushing the engine speed rocker switch I Lower the front guide to the full down position by depress ing the guide arm rocker switch H Line up the saw with the ...

Page 9: ...ut to full UP position The self propel function of the saw will not operate with the unit in a raised position Press the engine speed rocker switch I to lower the engine speed Turn the engine kill switch to the OFF or 0 position Lower the saw to the down position NOTE Do not walk on the joints or transport equipment across the joints until the concrete fully hardens DIGITAL DISPLAY J The digital d...

Page 10: ...illed fuel or oil Replace fuel cap and tighten The Kohler engine is certified to operate on automotive un leaded gasoline with a pump octane rating M R of 87 or higher Fuel tank capacity is 3 0 gallon 11 liter Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than 10 ethanol E10 Do not use gasoline containing methanol Use of fuels wit...

Page 11: ...with your local authorities service center or dealer for safe disposal recycling facility ADDITIONAL ENGINE INFORMATION Please see the Kohler Operator s Manual for additional infor mation about servicing the engine The manual also has specific information about specifications tune up parts engine warranty emission compliance etc Air filter The air cleaner assembly G is a canister style that can be...

Page 12: ...fter each use Keep the handle bars and controls clean and dry Immediately clean any spilled fuel from the saw Keep all openings and slot on the saw clean open so air flows freely through the engine compartment to insure proper cooling WARNING Do not modify the saw Use only Husqvarna Construc tion Products replacement parts Use of unauthorized parts may create a danger or damage the engine Skid pla...

Page 13: ...t layout should be provided the saw contractor should submit a detailed joint layout for approval prior to cut ting Several factors affect joint spacing including Concrete thickness Type amount and location of reinforcement Shrinkage potential of concrete cement type quantity aggregate size quantity quality water to cement ratio admixtures concrete temperature Base friction Slab restraints Layout ...

Page 14: ... be cut The timing of the early entry process allows joints to be in place prior to development of significant tensile stress in the concrete The Portland Cement Association PCA engineering bulletin Concrete Floors on the ground also states Proper jointing can eliminate unsightly random cracks Aspects of joining that lead to a good job are choosing the correct type of joint for each location estab...

Page 15: ...iamond blade to cut at its own rate of speed Check the skid plate for damage or burrs Insure both driver gears are contacting the rear wheel gears all gears and rear wheels are clean and not damaged SAW IS SPALLING AND RAVELLING CUT Check to see if the diamond blade is worn out glazed warped or damaged Insure skid plate moves freely up and down the entire shaft length without contacting the diamon...

Page 16: ...mim 12 ft min 3 7 m min Blades are available in 14 0 inch 355 mm and 12 inch 305 mm diameters and in 0 100 inch 2 5 mm 0 250 inch 6 4 mm 0 380 inch 9 7 mm and 0 500 inch 12 7 mm widths Engine Kohler Command Pro CH740 Engine oil volume with filter 2 1 quarts 2 0 liters Gasoline tank volume 3 0 gal 11 liters Type Air cooled 4 cycle twin cylinder hydraulic overhead valves gasoline engine Air filter T...

Page 17: ...applies both during and after the term of this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and other possible rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above...

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