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.
UNPACKING CONTENTS Content Page Table of contents ………………………….. Unpacking .................................................. Transporting ............................................... Sound Data ................................................ 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.
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 con crete through the early timing of the saw cutting usually within one to two hours after the finishing process is completed.
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.
SAFETY WARNINGS SAW SAFETY • Do not leave saw unattended while the engine is running. WARNING • Do not alter the saw. Any alteration or modification is misuse and may result in a dangerous condition. Failure to comply with the following warnings could result in serious bodily injury or death! • All safety guards must be in place before starting the engine. PERSONAL SAFETY • Read and understand instructions before operating saw.
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.
WHAT IS WHAT G H E D C F A B Model number and serial number H What is what? A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. J.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Blade release lever 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. To start the engine, turn the fuel valve (C) on by the carburetor on the side of the engine. Raise the blade by pushing down on the handle bar with both hands to the full and locked position. Turn the engine kill switch (J) to the “ON” or “1” position.
FUEL HANDLING OIL HANDLING WARNING NOTICE Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facility. Taking the following precautions will lessen the risk of injury and property damage: - Use extreme care in handling gasoline. It is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. - Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Checking, Adding and Changing Oil Check the engine oil level (A) daily with saw fully lowered and the engine level. See the enclosed Robin manual for more details. Use SAE 10W-30 viscosity detergent automotive type with API service class SE or higher grade oil. Note: Engine holds approximately 0.6 quart (0.6 liter) when changing oil and oil filter. Guards Check all guards for damage and proper function daily especially the blade block.
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.
MAXIMIZING THE SOFF-CUT SYSTEM “ The timing of concrete operations - especially finishing and jointing - is critical”, states a quote from the foreword of the American Concrete Institute (ACI) 302.1 R-96. It goes on to say that “Failure to address this issue can contribute to undesirable characteristics in the wearing surface as cracking...” (It mentions other problems). The patented Soff-Cut Ultra Early Entry system has revolutionized the method used to control random cracking.
TROUBLESHOOTING SAW IS SPALLING AND RAVELLING CUT ENGINE WILL NOT START - Check to see if the diamond blade is worn out, glazed, warped or damaged. - Check if there is fuel in the tank and it is the correct fuel. Make sure there is no water in the fuel. - Insure skid plate moves freely up and down the entire shaft length without contacting the diamond blade. - Check if the fuel valve is turned to the “on” position. - Check if the kill switch is in the “on” position.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine Blade Model Robin EX 13 Material cut Green concrete only Engine oil volume, quarts/liters 0.6/0.6 Blade type 6.0 inch (152 mm) dry cut with tri-arbor Gasoline tank volume, gal/liters 0.7/2.7 Blade rotation Counter clockwise, upcutting 4450 Type Air cooled, 4-cycle, single slant cylinder, overhead camshaft, gasoline engine Blade shaft speed, rpm Cutting depth Air filter Cyclonic type 1 to 1 3/16” (25 to 30 mm) depending on amount of blade wear.
WARRANTY HusqvarnA Equipment Warranty New 150 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.
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