Introduction, Personal Safety Equipment

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 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 complete. The low dust blade guard system with integrated dust extraction port allows the saw to cut dry and it controls the debris for little or no clean up when used with a vacuum system.

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.

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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