Husqvarna FS4800D Fitting The Blade, Starting The Saw, See Figures 1, To Install a SLIP-ON Guard

•Verify that machine is set up correctly for the DIAMOND BLADE (2E) diameter required for the job. Check that the correct Engine GEARBOX PULLEY (3-1N, 3-2N), BLADE SHAFT PULLEY (3-1L, 3-2L), BLADE FLANGE (2B & 2F), and BLADE GUARD (2H) are installed. For machines equipped with the three-speed ENGINE GEARBOX (3-2A), also check that the GEARBOX SHIFT LEVER (3-2P) is in the correct gear. See SECTION 14, “Engine / Blade Shaft / Gearbox Speed Adjustment”, for more details.

5 Fitting The Blade

(See Figures 1 and 2)

•Set ENGINE START SWITCH (1H) to “1” position.

•Raise Machine to a high position using the TOGGLE SWITCH (1P) on the SPEED CONTROL LEVER (1O).

•Set the ENGINE START SWITCH (1H) to the “0” (OFF) position.

•Loosen Bolt on BLADE GUARD NOSE LATCH (2G).

•Raise Front Half of BLADE GUARD (2H).

•Loosen Bladeshaft Bolt (2A) Remove OUTER FLANGE (2B).

•Fit DIAMOND BLADE (2E) to OUTER FLANGE ARBOR (2C).

•Install OUTER FLANGE (2B) into the BLADE SHAFT (2I) making sure that the LOCKING PIN (2D) passes through the DIAMOND BLADE (2E) and into the INNER FLANGE (2F).

Note the direction of rotation of the blade. The direction of rotation is shown by an arrow on both the DIAMOND BLADE (2E) and the BLADE GUARD (2H). Make sure that the contact surfaces on the DIAMOND BLADE (2E), INNER & OUTER FLANGES (2B & 2F) and OUTER FLANGE ARBOR (2C) are clean.

•Rotate OUTER FLANGE (2B) and DIAMOND BLADE (2E) in the opposite direction of blade rotation to remove backlash.

•Install and tighten Blade Shaft Bolt (2A) while firmly holding the DIAMOND BLADE (2E). Tighten using the BLADE SHAFT WRENCH (2J) provided.

•Lower front half of BLADE GUARD (2H) and tighten the Bolt on the BLADE GUARD NOSE LATCH (2G).

The Blade Shaft Bolt (2A) on the Right Hand side has Left Hand threads. The Blade Shaft Bolt (2A) on the Left Hand side has Right Hand threads.

Slip-On blade guards are provided with a safety BLADE GUARD SPADE LATCH (2L) which engages the support spade and a REAR BOLT (2M) [18”-30” (450-700mm) Blade Guards], to retain the rear of the guard.

Do not operate this saw without the GUARD SPADE LATCH (2L) engaged and the bolt [18”- 30” (450-700mm) Blade Guards] installed. Inspect blade guards and latches frequently. Do not use if damaged.

To Remove A SLIP-ON GUARD:

•Using the BLADE SHAFT WRENCH (2J) remove the rear retaining bolt [18”-30” (450-700mm) Blade Guards].

•For 14-30” (350-700mm) Blade Guards: Use the WIRE LANYARD (2K) to open the BLADE GUARD SPADE LATCH (2L).

•For 36” (900mm) Blade Guards: BLADE SHAFT WRENCH (2J) is used to pivot the BLADE GUARD SPADE LATCH (2L) to the open position.

•Lift guard off spade.

To Install A SLIP-ON GUARD:

•Lower guard onto spade until BLADE GUARD SPADE LATCH (2L) engages.

•Install REAR BOLT (2M) [14”-30” (350-700mm) Blade Guards] in rear of guard using the BLADE SHAFT WRENCH (2J).

6 Starting The Saw

(See Figures 1, 2 and 5)

Always pay extreme care and attention to the preparation of the machine before starting.

Remove all wrenches and tools from the floor and the machine.

Always keep blade guard, belt guards and fan guards in place.

•Follow all operating instructions and warnings in this manual and on the machine.

•Close the WATER VALVE (1T).

•Mark the surface to be cut by drawing a line where the cut is to be made.

•Pull out Handle Bars (1B) to desired length and tighten Knobs (1A).

•Lower the Front Guide (6D) and align the Front Guide (6D), Rear Guide (6F) and DIAMOND BLADE (2E) with the line on the surface.

•To start the saw when no water pressure is present, set the WATER SAFETY SWITCH (1L) to “0” (OFF).

•Set SPEED CONTROL LEVER (1O) to the STOP POSITION (1BB). Saw will not start unless the SPEED CONTROL LEVER (1O) is in the STOP POSITION (1BB). Check to be certain the TRANSMISSION BYPASS VALVE (6J, Front Pivot Models Only) is closed in the down position.

•Set the BLADE CLUTCH SWITCH (1V) (if equipped) to “0” (OFF).

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