CONTENTS and INTRODUCTION WARNING! Before operating machine, read and under- stand this entire operation manual & engine Contents operation manual supplied with engine. Section Page Be familiar with machine before operation! Contents & Introduction..........3 Symbols and Decals............4-8 cation: Record machine serial number Safety Instructions.............9-12 plate information below for future reference cation (What Is What)......14-16...
SYMBOLS and DECALS Please read the instructions for use prior to operating the machine for the rst time. Machine stop, Transmission Stop Use In Well Ventilated Area This symbol indicates that the machine is in conformance with the applicable European directive.
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SYMBOLS and DECALS Blade Water Safety Switch Electrical Switch-Start Engine Coolant Temperature Repairs Are To Be Done By An Authorized Dealer Only Headlight Keep Work Area Clean/Well Lit, Remove All Safety Hazards Diamond Blade Dangerously High Noise Level Blade Diameter Pay Extreme Attention to The Care And Protection Of The Machine Before Starting Up Blade Engagement...
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SYMBOLS and DECALS Engine Stop Machine Mass (Kilograms) Positive Battery Terminal Engine Start Blade Depth Indicator – Zero Engine Run Electric Motor Disengage to Start Engine (Neutral Start) Engine Stop Engine and En- gage Transmission to Engage Parking Brake Engine Speed Revolutions/Minute Engine Start Engage Transmission Unleaded Fuel Only...
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Location: Left and Right Side of Cowl (FS 524 Only) P/N 578077501 P/N 542 16 72-98 (2x) Location: Upper RH Frame Location: Left and Right Side (FS 520, FS 524 Only) of Blade Guard (FS 513, 520 Only) P/N 542 19 05-89 Location: Depth Gauge...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General use Fuel Safety: WARNING! Take care when handling WARNING! re, explo- sion and inhaling fumes. Before operating machine, read and under- stand this entire operation manual & engine operation manual supplied with engine. Be familiar with machine before operation! cap and ll the fuel tank while the engine is running.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING POISON EXHAUST GAS THIS SAW IS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY WITHOUT A CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE ENGINE PRODUCES CARBON MONOXIDE EXHAUST EMISSIONS AND IS NOT SAFE FOR USE IN ENCLOSED AREAS. USE OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER REDUCES THE CARBON MONOXIDE EXHAUST EMISSIONS, BUT STILL IS NOT SAFE FOR USE IN ENCLOSED AREAS.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY FIRST! WARNINGS DO’s AND DO NOT’s WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. Read this entire operator’s manual before operating this machine. Read and understand all warnings, instruc- tions, controls, and symbol defi...
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This saw was designed for certain applications only. DO NOT modify this saw or use for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application, DO NOT use the saw until you have written Husqvarna Construction Products and we have advised you. Husqvarna Construction Products North America...
E. Blade Guard Rear Bolt: Holds Blade Guard (C) in position. Must be removed and relocated if Blade Guard FS 520 / FS 524: Located at rear of machine. Fuel (C) is moved. fi ll is located on Left hand side of fuel tank.
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Not used with the water tank (if equipped). non-emergency situations. FS 520 & FS 524 (Electric Start): A key switch located KK2. Blade Guard Water Control Valve: Controls the on lower left side of console. Turn key clockwise to start water ow to the blade.
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Transmission Drive Belt (UU). See maintenance section “Engaged” position. of this document for more information. RR. Starting Battery (FS 520, FS 524 Only): Located WW. Hydrostatic Transmission Belt: Drives Hydrostatic behind lower access panel at the rear of machine. See Transmission (TT).
ASSEMBLY Assemble the following items before operating machine for the fi rst time. Re-Position Rear Handle (JJ): Rear Handle (JJ) is shipped in storage position shown. It must be reposi- tioned to use the machine.
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ASSEMBLY Install Front Pointer (A): 1. Using screws, washers and nuts installed in the Front Pointer (A), install onto tube frame of Water Tank Support (N). Adjust locking nuts to allow Pointer (A) to pivot freely. 2. Route pointer rope to avoid hot surfaces. Two loops in rope allow attachment to Rear Handle (JJ).
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ASSEMBLY Install Water Tank (P) (if equipped): • A factory installed water tank is available in some regions. An optional water tank kit is available for all regions. • If water tank was previously installed on machine, read these instructions to verify that installation is correct. Fol- low all WARNINGS for installation and use of the Water Tank.
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ASSEMBLY 4. Position Water Tank, and route Water Tank Hose as shown in Diagram at right (FS 513). FS 520 / FS 524 do not use clamp shown in diagram. 5. Align rear bar and recessed area at rear of water tank.
ASSEMBLY 7. Connect Water tank hose to blade guard water valve. • Verify that blade guard water valve is in the OFF posi- tion. • The water tank hose is now assembled to the saw. Filling Water Tank: 8. Remove the cap by turning counter clockwise. See diagram at right.
OPERATION Before Operation: WARNING! Use: This machine is used only for wet or dry sawing of old and new concrete and asphalt. Before operating machine, read and under- stand this entire operation manual & engine operation manual supplied with engine. Be familiar with machine before operation! WARNING! DO NOT use for dry cutting in European Union (EU)
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OPERATION Transporting & Lifting Machine: Remove Blade (H) before lifting, loading, or transporting machine. Lifting machine equipped with Water Tank: NOTICE Parking Machine: Parking Brake - Engage (See Diagram)
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Also, engine may stop if maximum angle of operation is exceeded. See engine operation manual. FS 513 FS 520, FS 524 All Models: Front Pointer (A) must be checked for alignment with blade. Lay a straight edge along Inner Flange (I). Align Front Pointer (A) to straight edge.
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OPERATION Fitting the Diamond Blade (H): Do not install a blade (H) on the machine until it has been transported into the cutting area. WARNING! Never transport the machine outside the cutting area with engine on and with a blade installed. 1.
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OPERATION Starting and cutting with machine: Starting FS 513: Starting FS 520 / FS 524: NOTICE After Starting Engine (All Models):...
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For STOP of machine, press down MACHINE STOP (AA). Extended Periods of Non-Operation (Two Weeks or Greater): FS 520 / FS 524: See Battery Maintenance. FS 520 / FS 524: Remove Fuel in Engine: NOTICE WARNING! Remove Fuel from Fuel Tank:...
MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE: Before performing any maintenance, ALWAYS park the machine on a level surface with the engine “OFF” and the engine switch set in the “OFF” position. Let the machine cool down! Other maintenance and repairs ed technician.
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See engine operation manual for more information. FS 513 FS 520 / FS 524: Engine Oil Dipstick (Z) is located on front of engine. Refi ll engine oil in oil fi ller hole (see en- gine operation manual). Fully insert Engine Oil Dipstick (Z), then remove it to check oil level.
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• Dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe manner. Battery Maintenance (FS 520 / FS 524): This engine starting battery (RR) is a sealed unit and will never require the addition of water. Keep the top of the battery and the cable connections clean and free of corrosion.
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MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION FS 513: Blade Shaft Drive Belt Tension: Drive Belt should be re-tensioned after rst few hours of operation. Belt Drive Idler (MM) holds tension on Drive Belt. Tools Required: Torque Wrench (Not Included) two (2) bolts that secure the Belt Drive Idler (MM) [bolts 3.
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MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION FS 520, FS524: Blade Shaft Drive Belt Tension: This machine is equipped with a dynamic belt tension device that does not require any adjustment or maintenance. Correct tension is preset during production assembly. However, if replacement of belt or other components are needed please follow below 6 steps for correct procedure.
MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION Hydrostatic Transmission: Service of Hydrostatic Transmission (TT): Mainte- nance free for life of machine. Transmission Drive Belts: Remove guards shown in diagram as right to access transmission drive belts. Transmission Drive Tensioner Belt (UU): Belt Tension: 1. Check tension when machine is new. 2.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Engine Will Not Start: c t i t i s Machine Stop (AA) and Engine Start Switch (DD) (FS 513) are in “ON” position. Machine Stop (AA) should be pulled outward from cowl, and Engine Start Switch (DD) turned to “1”...
Husqvarna AB, SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the flat saws Husqvarna FS 513, FS 520, FS 524 from 2016’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the rating plate with subsequent serial number), complies with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES: of May 17, 2006 ”relating to machinery”...
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Designed, built, and equipped to conform to all applicable regulations; and Free from defects in materials or workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part to be identical in all material respects to that part as described in the original Husqvarna Construction Products Application for Certiflcation.
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The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if Husqvarna Construction Products demonstrates that the engine or equipment has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for warranty coverage.
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