Husqvarna RS 8500 D User Manual

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8 INCIDENTS DURING SAWING
(See Fig. 1 and 2)
If ENGINE STOPS during sawing, check the following:
• Engine out of fuel—Check Tank.
• LackofwatersignalstheWaterSafetySwitch(1O)
tostoptheengine.SetSwitch(1O)to“0” (OFF) and
then restart the engine.
• Excessively fast cutting speed will stall engine.
• Red Palm Emergency Switch (1K) has been
pressed down. Reset by pulling toggle switch until it
pops upward.
• Engine overheated will shut down.
If DIAMOND BLADE (2E) STOPS during sawing, check:
• Drive belt tension is inadequate.
SAW LOWERS TOO FAST:
• The lowering rate of the saw can be adjusted using
the Flow Control Valve at the rear of the saw under
the rear cowling. If the saw falls too quickly, turn the
knobontheFlowControlValveCLOCKWISEuntilan
adequate lowering rate is set.
If the ENGINE or BLADE STALLS for any reason, raise
the blade completely from the cut, inspect the machine
thoroughly before restarting the engine. When lowering
the blade into a partial cut, align the blade exactly with
the cut to prevent damage to the blade.
Entrust all repairs to your authorized
dealer only.
(See Fig. 1, 2 and 5)
For EMERGENCY STOP, press down the
RED PALM SWITCH (1K) on the cowl. This
will stop the engine, disconnect power to
all electrical items except lights. Reset the
RED PALM SWITCH (1T) by pulling out until
it pops up, then restart engine.
• Move The Control Lever (1S) to the STOP (1V)
position.
• Raise the Diamond Blade (2E) out of the cut by
pressing the Toggle Switch (1R) on the Control Lever
(1S) upward until the Diamond Blade (2E) safely clears
the surface.
• Disengage the Blade Clutch Switch (1T), if equipped.
• TurntheEngineThrottle(1J)totheIDLEposition.
• Turn off the Water Valve (3B).
• Let the Engine run at idle for a few minutes before
shutting off.
• STOPtheenginebyturningtheEngineStartSwitch
(1L) to the “0” (OFF) position.
7 STOPPING THE SAW
Set the Blade Clutch Switch (1D) to “1” (ON) to engage
the Blade Drive (if equipped) - ONLY AT IDLE SPEED
OF THE ENGINE!.
• Lower the saw by pressing the Toggle Switch (1L)
on the Speed Control Lever (1R) downward until the
Diamond Blade (2E) is at the desired cutting depth
(See“BladeCuttingDepthInformation—Below)OR
hits the Raising Frame Stops.
• IfWetCutting;OpenWaterValvetoFULLONposition,
observewaterowonbladeandbesureitisadequate
before lowering blade into cut. Wet Cutting Diamond
Blades will be destroyed almost instantly if used
without water.
Start saw forward by gently pushing the speed control
leverforward.DONOTforcethesaw,allowtheblade
to saw.
NOTE: When cutting, do not oversteer machine,
blade will bind in cut and joint or blade damage
may result.
Blade Depth of Cut (DOC)
This machine is equipped with two (2) stop bolts,
one (1) on each side of the Raising Frame, to set the
cutting depth.
Set Center of Blade Shaft height to:
Diameter of Blade _ DepthCut(DOC)
2 Desired
With machine on level ground and engine off, set height
of Bladeshaft centerline from above or table below to the
desired height by using Raise Lower Switch (1L) on top of
SpeedControlLever(1B).LoosenJamNuts,adjustbolts
totouchcrossframeandtightenJamNuts.Aftermaking
yourrstcut,measuredepthofcut,andreadjuststopsif
necessary(EnginemachineshouldbeOFF).
SET HEIGHT: Ground to Center of Bladeshaft
Blade Size (in.)
DOC 14 18 20 24 26 30
1 6 8 9 11 12 14
2 5 7 8 10 11 13
3 4 6 7 9 10 12
4 3 5 6 8 9 11
4.5 2.5 4.5 5.5 7.5 8.5 10.5
5 4 5 7 8 10
6 3 4 6 7 9
6.5 2.5 3.5 5.5 6.5 8.5
7 3 5 6 8
7.5 2.5 4.5 5.5 7.5
8 4 5 7
9 3 4 6
9.5 2.5 3.5 5.5
10 3 5
10.5 2.5 4.5
11 4
12 3
12.5 2.5
FIG. 4

Husqvarna RS 8500 D Specifications

General

Brand	Husqvarna
Model	RS 8500 D
Category	Saw
Language	English