Operator’s manual

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understand the instructions before using the machine.

Manual de
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PG530
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d’utiliser la machine.

HUSQVARNA CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS

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 Contents

English

Contents

Key to symbols 4

Safety Instructions 5

Introduction 6

Transportation 6

Storage 6

What is what 7

Setting up/Operation 9

Changing the diamonds 11

Variable speed drives/

frequency converters 12

Faults and troubleshooting 15

Diamonds 17

Diamond selection 18

Maintenance 22

Maintenance schedule 25

Technical Data 26

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 Key to symbols
Key to symbols
The symbols below are used on the machine and in
this Operator’s Manual. It is important that the user
understands the significance of these in order to work
with the machine safely.

Please read the operator’s manual Inspection and/or maintenance should

carefully and make sure you under- be carried out with the motor switched
stand the instructions before using the off and the plug disconnected.
machine.

WARNING! Dust forms when grinding Visual check.

which can cause injuries if inhaled. Use
an approved breathing mask. Always
provide for good ventilation.

Always wear: Regular cleaning is required.

• Approved protective helmet

• Approved hearing protection

• Protective goggles or a visor.

This product is in accordance with ap-
• Dust forms when grinding, which can plicable EC directives.
cause injuries if inhaled. Use dust
mask.

Always wear sturdy non-slip boots with

steel toe-caps.

Always wear approved protective

gloves.

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 Safety Instructions
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have
Safety Instructions drunk alcohol, or if you are taking medication that
WARNING could affect your vision, your judgement or your co-
ordination.
Under no circumstances may the machine be
started without observing the safety instruc- • Never use a machine that has been modified in any
tions. Should the user fail to comply with way from its original specification.
these, Husqvarna Construction Products
• Be on your guard for electrical shocks. Avoid having
Sweden AB or its representatives are free
body contact with lightning-conductors/metal in the
from all liability both directly and indirectly.
ground.
Read through these operating instructions
and make sure that you understand the • Never drag the machine by means of the cord and
contents before starting to use the machine. never pull out the plug by pulling the cord. Keep all
Should you, after reading these safety in- cords and extension cords away from water, oil and
structions, still feel uncertain about the safety sharp edges.
risks involved you must not use the machine,
please contact your dealer for more informa- • Make sure the cord is not pinched in doors, fences
tion. or the like.

• Check that the cord and extension cord are intact

and in good condition. Never use the machine if the
• Please read the operator’s manual carefully.
cord is damaged, hand it in to an authorized service
• Only qualified staff should be allowed to operate workshop for repair.
machinery.
• Do not use a rolled up extension cord
• Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the
• The machine should be connected to an earthed
checks, maintenance and service instructions
outlet socket.
described in this manual. All repairs not covered in
this manual must be performed by a repairer nomi- • Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that
nated by either the manufacturer or distributor. stated on the rating plate on the machine.
• Always wear personal safety equipment such as • Ensure the cord is behind you when you start to
sturdy non-slip boots, ear protection, dust mask and use the machine so that the cord will not be dam-
approved eye protection. aged.
• The machine should not be used in areas where
potential for fire or explosions exist. At no time should lifting of machinery be attempt-
ed without mechanical means such as a hoist or
• Machinery should only be started when grinding fork lift.
heads are resting on the ground unless carrying out
a testing procedure as outlined in this manual.
WARNING!
• The machine should not be started without the
rubber dust skirt attached. It is essential a good Overexposure to vibration can lead to circula-
seal between machine and floor be established for tory damage or nerve damage in people who
safety, especially when operating in dry grinding
have impaired circulation. Contact your doc-
applications.
tor if you experience symptoms of overexpo-
• When changing the grinding discs ensure power sure to vibration. These symptoms include
supply to the unit is OFF by engaging the Emergen- numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking,
cy Stop button and the power-plug disconnected. pain, loss of strength, changes in skin colour
or condition. These symptoms normally ap-
• The machine should not be lifted by handles, mo-
pear in the fingers, hands or wrists.
tor, chassis or other parts. Transportation of the
machine is best done on a pallet/skid to which the
machine must be firmly secured.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving

machinery by hand on an inclined plane. Even the
slightest slope can cause forces/momentum making
the machinery impossible to brake manually.

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 Introduction
IMPORTANT!
Introduction
The machine should not be lifted by handle,
The Husqvarna PG 530 floor surfacing machines are motor, chassis or other parts. Transportation
designed for wet or dry grinding of marble, terrazzo, of the machine is best done on a pallet/skid
granite and concrete. Their applications range from to which the machine must be firmly secured.
rough grinding through to a polished finish. Do not attempt to slide the tines/forks from
a fork lift under grinding heads unless on a
This manual covers the Husqvarna PG 530 series of
pallet/skid. Failure to do so can cause irrepa-
floor grinders equipped with twin motor drive here after
rable damage to grinding heads of machine
referred to as Dual Drive Technology™.
and internal parts.
It is extremely important all users be familiar with the It is recommended that machinery be transported with
contents of this manual before commencing operation a set of diamonds attached at all times to ensure pro-
of either machine. Failure to do so may result in dam- tection of locking mechanism for diamond plates.
age to machinery or expose operator to unnecessary
dangers.

IMPORTANT!
Storage
The machine should always be stored in a dry place
Only staff that have received the necessary
when not in use.
education, both practically and theoretically
concerning their usage should operate the
machinery.

Transportation
The machine comes equipped with inbuilt advanced
electronic systems called variable speed drives or
frequency converters. These drives enable the variable
speed and direction component of each of the motors.
The drives are located in the steel cabinet mounted on
the machine chassis.

As with all electronic equipment, the drives are sensi-

tive to excessive vibration, rough treatment and high
levels of dust. Much care and attention has been given
by the manufacturer to ensure maximal protection is
given to the drives. Note the shock absorbing mounting
system used to mount the steel cabinet on the machine
chassis/ frame.

When transporting, it is important to ensure the ma-

chinery is properly secured at all times to eliminate
“bouncing” of the variable speed drives. Ensure the
chassis or frame section of the machine is secured
down at all times when in transit.

The machine should always be transported under

cover limiting the exposed to natural elements – in
particular rain and snow.

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 What is what
1. 11.

2.

3.

4. 10.

5.

9.

6.

7.

8.

What is what

1. Hour counter 7. Skirt

2. Electrical cabinet 8. Chassis/Frame
3. Planetary head motor 1.5kW/1Hp 9. Handle bars
4. Grinding/Satellite heads motor 3kW/4Hp 10. Control Panel
5. Lifting lugs 11. Handle bar adjuster
6. Cover/Shroud

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 What is what
The machine can be divided into two main parts. These
can be identified as follows: IMPORTANT!

1. Chassis/Frame section – comprising handle bars, Planetary head and grinding heads are set
electrical cabinet, steel frame and wheels. to both turn in the same direction (i.e. both in
clockwise rotation or both in counter-clock-
wise rotation).
2. Head – comprising of motors, cover, grinding/satel-
lite/ planetary heads and internal components. Clockwise rotation of speed control will in-
crease speed of planetary head and grinding
The machine has been manufactured to allow move- heads.
ment between the chassis and head via the connection
point at the lifting lugs and chassis pins. This move- Grinding satellite/ heads
ment is important during the grinding process as it
creates a “floating” effect for the head. Planetary head
The floating gives the head a self-leveling effect, negat-
ing the need to adjust the height of the head as the
machine passes over floor areas with different slopes
or undulations.

Control panel
The control panel consists of a number of switches and
dials giving 6 separate controls (see picture).

Power - This button, when depressed, will turn on

power supply to the unit when the EMERGENCY
STOP button has been released.

Emergency Stop - When pushed will immediately Dust extraction port

shut down machine by totally stopping power supply to
drives/ frequency converters in electrical cabinet.

Disc Speed - Speed control for grinding heads and

planetary head.

Fwd/Rev (Red) - Direction control for grinding heads

and planetary head.

Reset - Will clear fault function/error message on drive/

frequency converter (located in electrical cabinet) in
case of fault occurring.

Stop/Run - To start or stop machine during normal

operation.

IMPORTANT!

It is important to use the STOP/RUN switch

to control the running of the machine, not
the EMERGENCY STOP button. Each time
the EMERGENCY STOP button is pressed
it shuts down the drive/frequency converter.
Frequently powering up and down of the
drive/frequency converter will reduce the life
span of the drive/ frequency converter.

Control panel

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 Setting up/Operation
Powering up machine
Setting up/Operation i. Ensure the STOP/RUN switch is set on STOP
(rotate counter clockwise).

ii. Plug power supply to machine. Only turn power on

at
plug once fully connected.

Position grinder on the working area. Make sure there iii. Disengage Emergency Stop button (twist clock-
are diamonds underneath machine and that the head wise).
locks/shear pins are tight.
IMPORTANT! iv. Depress Power button. On doing so, a soft “clunk”
should be heard to come from within the electrical cab-
When using the machine, each grinding inet. This indicates the line contactors have engaged,
head must always have the same diamond supplying power to the drives/frequency converters.
type and number of diamonds as the other
grinding heads. Each grinding head must
have diamonds the same height as the other Setting Speed and direction
grinding heads. On the control panel there is a FORWARD/REVERSE
Adjust rubber skirt so that a good seal is established and Speed dial knob. Generally, when starting the
between the floor and head of machine (see picture machine for the first time on any given application, it is
below). Ensure join in skirt is at the front of the ma- advised the speed setting should not exceed 7, initially.
chine. Setting of the skirt is essential to obtain good
dust extraction and eliminate the possibility of airborne When the operator is comfortable with the application,
dust when dry grinding. speed may be increased.

IMPORTANT!

It is important to note the following when

using the Husqvarna PG 530 single-phase
grinder:

Increasing the speed will also increase the

current being drawn by the machine.
Set handle to most comfortable working height using
If on some applications the machine is draw-
adjustment lever.
ing too much current and tripping current
limiting switches, the speed of the machine
IMPORTANT! must be reduced to compensate.

It is recommended that this height be set as Low voltage supplies to the grinder may re-
close as possible to the height of the opera- sult in poor performance (reduced speed and
tors hip bone. torque) of the machine.
When the machine is running, there will be a grind-
ing force/pull to one side that can be felt through the Factors which may contribute to low voltage
handlebars. Use the hip to resist this force instead of supply to the machine include the following:
trying to control this through the arms (such positioning
will be much easier for the operator using the machine - Poor mains power supply (below 220V).
over prolonged periods of time).
- Working off a generator.

- Using light duty power leads (power leads

with at least 2.5mm cores are highly recom-
mended).

- Using more than 20m (65ft) long power

lead.

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 Setting up/Operation

Speed and direction setting is often a matter of per-

sonal choice. Operators are encouraged to experiment
to find which settings best suit the given applications.
The following table lists some suggested set-ups for
different applications.

APPLICATION DIRECTION SPEED

Ceramic tile adhesive removal FWD 6-7
Carpet glue removal FWD 5-7
Epoxy paint removal FWD 5-10
Rain damaged concrete FWD 7-10
Smoothen exposed aggregate FWD 7-8
Lippage removal in terrazzo / stone tiles FWD 5-7
Concrete polishing with resin bond pads FWD 10
PIRANHA™ scraper tool REV 3-5
FLEXOR™ flexible heads FWD 5-7
Bushhammer / Scarrifier tools FWD 5
Re-grouting procedure during HiPERFLOOR™ FWD 5-8
process

Direction of rotation
The correlation between FWD/REV & Clockwise/Coun- For this reason, the machine is set so that both the
ter clockwise rotation can be said as follows if looking grinding heads and planetary rotation are set in the
at the grinding discs from underneath the machine: same direction.

1. REV—Clockwise. Production tip - To improve the cutting efficiency of

diamonds, change directions on a regular basis. This
2. FWD—Reverse. will work both sides of the diamond crystals, keeping
the abrasives as sharp as possible by creating maximal
As mentioned, when the machine is in operation it will exposure of the diamond crystal.
“pull” to one side. The direction of pull is determined by
the planetary head direction of rotation. The head of Once both speed and direction have been nominated,
the machine will pull to the right (and therefore, will be switch on dust extraction or vacuum device.
felt on the right hip of the operator) when the planetary
IMPORTANT!
head is set in the REVERSE direction.
It is highly recommended to use the Husq-
This sideways pull can be very useful when grinding,
varna DC 3300 dust extraction system for
particularly along a wall. Set the machine so that it
complete dust control.
pulls towards the wall, and then control the machine so
it can just touch the wall. This will ensure a grind close Standing behind machine with handlebars set as
to the wall wall or object. described earlier, apply a small amount of downward
pressure on the handle. Switch the machine to run
Direction is also a matter of personal preference. It mode using the STOP/RUN switch on the control
should be noted, however, that when both grinding panel. The machine should start smoothly and acceler-
discs and planetary heads are running in the same ate to the selected speed over a period of 5 seconds.
direction, a more powerful grinding force is created be-
tween the diamonds abrasives and floor being ground.
The end result ishigher productivity than when the
discs are set to run in opposite directions.

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 Changing the diamonds
Changing the diamonds
As different applications require different selections of
diamond tools, there will be many occasions when the
grinding discs need to be changed.

Following is a guide for this procedure.

Preparation

1. Ensure STOP/RUN switch is in STOP position and

the power-plug disconnected as unintentional start-
ing of machine while changing discs can result in
serious injury.

2. Have a set of gloves ready, as diamonds can get

very hot during dry grinding applications.

Changing
1. Set handle in upright position (illustrated right).

2. Pull back on handle to lift grinding head off the

ground.

4. Lay machine back on the ground.

5. Put on gloves.

6. Remove grinding disc by slightly rotating disc and

then pull off (direction that the discs will need to be
rotated will depend on the direction the machine
was last running).

7. Check to ensure all head locks/shear pins are tight.

8. Once new diamonds have been attached, reverse

procedure to lower machine to ground.

9. As new diamonds may be a different height to set

being previously used, re-adjust skirt to ensure
good seal is established with the floor.

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 Variable speed drives/frequency converters
Variable speed drives/
frequency converters
Each Husqvarna PG 530 is equipped with 1 variable
speed drive or frequency converter. This unit is incor-
porated into the machine for the following reasons:

1. Functional
• Manipulate incoming power to enable increase/
decrease in speed & direction change.

• Regulate current and voltage supply to the motors

to ensure motors run at optimum levels (e.g. torque
boost).

2. Protection/Diagnostic 1. 9.
Protection
• Monitors incoming power to ensure suitability for
machine and application being performed.

• Controls current being drawn by motors to ensure

motors are running within safe operational limits (to
prevent damage to motor). 2.
• Monitors load on machine to ensure the grinder is 8.
not being overloaded thus offering protection for
belt, bearings and other internal components.

• Protects motors from faulty power supply (e.g. run- 4.

ning on 2 phases).

Diagnostic
• Identifies electrical faults with the machine and
registers fault code.

• Has monitoring menus that help isolate cause of

potential electrical faults. 5. 3. 6. 7.
Keypad display
• Monitoring menus also enable operator to gauge
how hard machine is working. Whilst it is not essen-
tial for an operator to intimately know every feature
1. Run direction (fwd or rev)
of the variable speed drives or frequency convert-
ers, it is useful to be familiar with both the fault 2. Indicates if unit is either stopped or running
codes as well as some of the monitoring menus. 3. Up key
4. Reset button
Keypad/Display
5. Left key
Each variable speed drive or frequency converter has
6. Down key
a keypad which will appear as illustrated on the right
when the machine has power connected to it. 7. Right key
8. Output mode (Hertz in this example)
9. Output value

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 Variable speed drives/frequency converters

Monitor screen Information provided

OUTPUT FREQUENCY Frequency motor is running at when machine is running.
REF. FREQUENCY Frequency speed control dial is set to.
MOTOR SPEED Speed of motor when machine is running.
MOTOR CURRENT Current draw of motor when machine is running.
MOTOR TORQUE Percentage of motor torque when machine is running.
MOTOR POWER Percentage of motor power when machine is running.
MOTOR VOLTAGE Percentage of motor voltage when machine is running.
DC LINK VOLTAGE Indicates quality of power supply.

The menu tree illustrated on this page outlines the Parameter Menu DC Link Voltage
important menu options that provide useful information
for monitoring and diagnostic purposes when using the
machine.
Keypad
As can be seen on the menu tree to the right, when Motor Voltage
Control Menu
the machine is turned on, the variable speed drives
or frequency converters are set to display the Output
Frequency to the motor (a zero value will register when
the machine is in stand-by mode). Active Faults Menu Motor Power

It can also be seen that the Output Frequency page

falls under the Monitor Menu.

The left hand column, highlights that the two primary Faults History Menu Motor Torque
menus important to the operator are the Monitor Menu
and Fault History menu.

Navigation through the menu tree is achieved by using Motor Current

System Menu
the up, down, left and right keys on the keypad (see
previous page).

Expanded Boards
Motor Speed
Menu

Monitor Menu Output Frequency

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 Variable speed drives/frequency converters

Menus and information they provide

The following menu items/screens on the variable
speed drive/frequency converters provide the following
useful information to the operator.

OUTPUT FREQUENCY (Monitor Menu)

This screen tells the operator the frequency the motor
is running at when the machine is in operation. The
value for output frequency should be constant when
the machine is running. If there is a fluctuation in output
frequency when the machine is running, generally this
indicates the motor is running at or near the limit of its
programmed current limit. The current limits (predeter-
mined and set by Husqvarna Constructions Products)
are as follows:

1. Combined large and small motor - 16 amps.

If there is a fluctuation in output frequency when the

machine is in operation, it is advisable to check the
motor current as well. This can be found by pressing
the UP arrow on the keypad 3 times. For trouble free
operation concerning current issues, it is best to keep
output current at or around 12-13 amps. The current
draw of the motor can be reduced by reducing the
speed of the motor using the speed dial on the control
panel near the handle bars.

MOTOR CURRENT (Monitor Menu)

This screen displays the current draw of the corre-
sponding motors. See comments already covered un-
der OUTPUT FREQUENCY relating to motor current.

DC LINK VOLTAGE (Monitor Menu)

This screen displays the quality of the power supply
to the machine. It will read higher values when the
machine is in stand-by and lower values when the
machine is in operation. When DC LINK voltage is
reduced (in the case of a poor power supply), the vari-
able speed drive/frequency converter will draw more
current to compensate. This is why poor power supply
will lead to the machine drawing maximum current on a
premature basis (for further comments see page 11).

FAULT HISTORY
The fault history menu stores the last series of faults
experienced by the variable speed drive/frequency
converter. If there is a recurring fault pattern experi-
enced by the machine, the information can be obtained
from the fault history menu. For more on faults, see
trouble shooting faults.

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 Faults and trouble shooting

Faults and trouble shooting

When either one of the variable speed drives or frequency
converters in the machine experience a fault and “trip” out,
they will cease to run and an error message will appear
flashing on the keypad display (see picture below).

The following list are the most commonly experienced faults

and possible action steps.

Fault code

Fault Code Possible Cause Action

1—OVER CURRENT Motor being worked too hard and Check current being drawn when machine is
drawing extra current. running. Reduce speed setting and current draw
back into acceptable limits as described on
previous page.
Short circuit on output side of vari- Check wiring in plugs connected to motor cables
able speed drives or frequency con- or inside connection boxes on motors.
verters.
Motor failure (very rare) Have motor tested and replace if required.
Poor voltage supply to machine will See comments on page 10
result in excess current draw
3—EARTH FAULT Short circuit on output side of vari- Check wiring in plugs connected to motor cables
able speed drives or frequency con- or inside connection boxes on motors.
verters.
Motor failure (very rare) Have motor tested and replace if required.
9—UNDER VOLTAGE Insufficient voltage supply to ma- Check power supply and ensure correct voltage.
chine.
Power supply to variable speed Re-connect power to grinder.
drives or frequency converters has
been turned off.
11—OUTPUT PHASE Short circuit on output side of vari- Check wiring in plugs connected to motor cables
able speed drives or frequency con- or inside connection boxes on motors.
SUPERVISION verters.
Motor failure (very rare) Have motor tested and replace if required.
14—UNIT OVER TEM- Variable speed drives or frequency Open door on electrical cabinet to increase ven-
PERATURE converter over temperature due to tilation. Have variable speed drives or frequency
high temperature working environ- converter tested by service agent.
ment or faulty temperature sensor.

15—MOTOR STALLED Motor being worked too hard and Check current being drawn when machine is
drawing extra current. running. Reduce speed setting and current draw
back into acceptable limits as described on
previous page.
Mechanical jam preventing motor Try rotating grinding discs and planetary head by
from turning. hand to see if jam exists
16 - MOTOR OVER TEM- Motor being worked too hard and Check current being drawn when machine is
PERATURE drawing extra current. running. Reduce speed setting and current draw
back into acceptable limits as described on
previous page.

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 Faults and trouble shooting
Further problems that may be experienced when using the grinder and potential solutions are as follows:

Problem Possible Cause Potential Solution

GRINDER IS HARD TO HOLD Not enough diamonds under the machine Increase number of diamonds under machine
ONTO (if grinding thick glue or soft floors, too to reduce load on grinder and operator.
few diamonds under the machine will
greatly increase the load on grinder and
operator). Usually also accompanied by
high current draw by large motor.
Large motor not working (this can be Check large motor is plugged in. Check there
caused by fault with motor, fault with wir- are no faults on larger variable speed drive or
ing to motor, or fault with large variable frequency converter. Check that large vari-
speed drive or frequency converter). able speed drive or frequency converter is
on. Check that large variable speed drive or
frequency converter is functioning properly
(unplug both motors, set display on keypad to
Output Frequency, switch machine to RUN,
see if numbers on screen change from zero
and begin counting up. If numbers stay on
zero, large variable speed drive or frequency
converter is not receiving run command from
switch on control panel. Machine needs to be
checked by an electrician or by Husqvarna
Construction Products.
Drive belt is slipping. Remove belt tensioner cover plate on bottom
of machine and check there is no water or dust
on the inside of the machine that may be caus-
ing the belt to slip on the drive pulleys.
Drive belt is broken (this can be con- Replace internal drive belt.
firmed by turning one of the grinding
heads by hand. If all grinding heads rotate
together, belt is not broken. If only one
grinding head turns, belt is broken).
GRINDER SOUNDS LIKE IT IS Small planetary drive motor not plugged Check small planetary drive motor is plugged
OVER REVVING in. in.
Small motor not working (this can be Check small motor is plugged in. Check there
caused by fault with motor, fault with are no faults on small variable speed drive or
wiring to the motor, or fault with large vari- frequency converter. Check that small vari-
able speed drive or frequency converter). able speed drive and frequency converter is
on. Check that small variable speed drive or
frequency converter is functioning properly
(unplug both motors, set display on keypad to
Output Frequency, switch machine to RUN,
see if numbers on screen change from zero
and begin counting up. If numbers stay on
zero, small variable speed drive or frequency
converter is not receiving run command from
switch on control panel. Machine needs to be
checked by an electrician or Husqvarna Con-
struction Products.
GRINDER IS JUMPING AROUND Grinding heads may be worn-out or Check grinding heads for broken parts or
excess movement.
damaged.
Diamonds may not be fitted correctly or Check to ensure all diamonds are fitted cor-
different height diamonds may be on the rectly and are the same height.
grinding heads.

Head locks may be loose or missing. Check to ensure all head locks are present
and tight.

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 Diamonds
Diamonds NUMBER OF DIAMOND SEGMENTS/PADS UNDER
THE MACHINE
Increasing the number of segments under the machine
Background
will:
Diamond abrasives usually consist of 2 components:
1. Diamond powder (also known as diamond crystals
or grit). By changing the size of the diamond powder • Reduce pressure on each individual diamond seg-
or grit, we can change how coarse or fine the ment.- Reduce wear rate on diamond segments.
scratches will be that are left behind from the
grinding process. • Reduce load on the machine and cause the grinder
to draw less current.
2. A binding agent (metal or resin). Diamond powder
• Create a smoother scratch pattern (particularly on
is mixed and suspended in either a metal or resin
soft floors).
binding agent. When suspended in a metal binding
agent, the finished product is referred to as a Metal The opposite will occur when decreasing the number
Bond or Sintered diamond segment. When sus- of segments under the machine.
pended
in a resin binding agent, the finished product is WET AND DRY GRINDING
referred to as a Resin Bond diamond segment or When using diamond segments wet, the following
pad. By changing the hardness of the binding agent, principles apply:
we can change how fast or slow the diamond abra-
sive • Production rates will be higher than dry grinding.
will wear. • Diamond segments will wear faster (due to pres-
General Principles ence of slurry) and therefore, harder bonds can be
used (when comparing with dry grinding).
The following are general rules regarding diamond
segments in grinding applications. As with all general • Scratches from diamond grit will be deeper.
rules there are exceptions or cases when it is not the
case. When using diamond segments dry, the following
DIAMOND GRIT SIZE principles apply:
Changing the size of the diamond grit to a smaller par- • Production rates will be slower on harder materials
ticle/grit size will effect the performance of the diamond than if wet grinding.
tool in the following ways:
• Softer bond segments will be required in order to
• Create a finer scratch pattern. encourage segment wear (as there will be not slurry
to help diamond segments to wear).
• Increase the life of the diamond tool.
• Scratches from diamond grit will not be as deep
The opposite will occur when changing to a larger compared to if it were also used for wet grinding.
particle /grit size.
• There will be more heat generated by the diamond
BINDING AGENT—METAL BOND OR RESIN BOND segment.
Increasing hardness of bond will:

• Increase life of diamond tool. Summary of diamond principles

Diamond segments need to wear in order to achieve
• Decrease production rate. productivity. Diamond segment wear can be influenced
• Cause diamond tool to leave finer scratches in dry by the following factors:
- grinding applications (when compared to a softer • Pressure.
bond diamond tool with the same diamond grit
size). • Hardness of bond.
The opposite will occur when making the metal or resin • Diamond grit size.
bond softer.

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 Diamond selection

Diamond Holder Disc

Full set of single segments Half set of single segments

Position for Diamond segment

Full set of twin segments Half set of twin segments

Diamond selection
The following section covers important factors to
• Presence of water.
consider when selecting the diamond segment you are
• Number of segments under the machine. going to use for a given application.

• Adding an additional abrasive (e.g. sand, silicone Grinding disc set-up

carbide) on the floor will increase wear.
They way diamond segments are set-up on the grind-
Generally speaking, the faster a diamond segment ing heads of the machine will also greatly influence the
wears, the faster the productivity will be. performance of the machine, the productivity levels and
also the finished floor quality.
By varying the above factors, changes can also be
made to effect the following: There are basically two types of diamond configura-
tions that can be used when using the grinder:
• Scratch pattern.

• Current draw of machine. 1. Full set of diamonds – when there are diamonds
placed at each of the six positions on the diamond
• Flatness of floor (see next section). holder discs (see pictures above).

• Ease of operation. 2. Half set of diamonds – when there are diamonds

placed at three alternating positions on the diamond
holder discs (see pictures above).

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 Diamond selection

Full and half sets of diamonds

By changing the way the diamonds are set-up on the
diamond holder discs, an operator can significantly ef-
fect the performance of the machine and therefore, the
finished product.

HALF-SET OF DIAMONDS
When the diamonds are set-up as a half-set, they tend
to follow the surface of the floor. Similar to a tripod for a
camera, which can be placed on an uneven surface and
yet still find a stable footing.

The half-set diamond configuration should only be used

when a flat floor finish is not required.

FULL-SET OF DIAMONDS
When the diamonds are set-up as a full-set, they tend
not to follow the surface of the floor. If the floor has un-
dulations, the machine will grind the high areas yet miss
the low spots (unless the high areas are ground down
first).

The full-set diamond configuration should be used when

a flat floor finish is desired.

The below table gives some examples of possible ap-

plications for the two arrangements:

Application Full set is best Half set is best

Ceramic tile adhesive removal X
Carpet glue removal X
Epoxy paint removal X
Vinyl adhesive removal X
Rain damaged concrete X
Smoothen exposed aggregate X
Lippage removal in terrazzo/stone tiles X
Surface polishing of concrete floors X
Grinding to expose aggregate in concrete polishing application X
Remove lippage from terrazzo/natural stone tiles X
Flatten undulations in concrete floors X
Re-polish floors that have been ground before X

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Selecting the correct diamonds for your application

The following suggestions cover the basic principles for

diamond selection for different applications.

Application Metal Grit size Full- Half Singles /

bond set set Twins
Flatten floor - Hard concrete SOFT 16 or 30 X S
Flatten floor - Medium concrete MEDIUM 16 or 30 X S
Flatten floor - Soft concrete HARD 16 or 30 X T
Ceramic tile adhesive removal HARD 6, 16 or 30 X S/T
Vinyl or Carpet glue removal - Hard concrete SOFT 16 or 30 X S/T
Vinyl or Carpet glue removal - Medium concrete MEDIUM 6 or 16 X T
Vinyl or Carpet glue removal - Soft concrete HARD 6 or 16 X T
Epoxy paint removal - Hard concrete SOFT 6, 16 or 30 X X S
Epoxy paint removal - Medium concrete MEDIUM 6, 16 or 30 X S
Epoxy paint removal - Soft concrete HARD 6, 16 or 30 X S/T
Rain damaged concrete HARD 16 or 30 X S/T
Smoothen exposed aggregate HARD 16 or 30 X S/T
Lippage removal in terrazzo - stone tiles SOFT 30 or 60 X S
Surface polishing of concrete floors - Hard concrete SOFT 60 X S/T
Surface polishing of concrete floors - Medium concrete MEDIUM 60 X S/T
Surface polishing of concrete floors - Soft concrete HARD 60 X T
Grinding to exposed aggregate in concrete - Hard concrete SOFT 16 or 30 X S
Grinding to exposed aggregate in concrete - Medium con- MEDIUM 16 or 30 X S
crete
Grinding to exposed aggregate in concrete - Soft concrete HARD 16 or 30 X T
Flatten undulation in concrete floors - Hard concrete SOFT 16 or 30 X S
Flatten undulation in concrete floors - Medium concrete MEDIUM 16 or 30 X S
Flatten undulation in concrete floors - Soft concrete HARD 16 or 30 X T

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 Diamond selection

Determining the hardness of concrete

All concrete may feel hard (particularly if you fall over
on it), so what do we mean when we talk about hard,
medium and soft concrete?

All concretes are measured by their compressive

strength and depending on which part of the world you
are from, different compressive strength indices (e.g.
PSi & MPa). Generally speaking, the higher the com-
pressive strength rating, the harder the concrete and
therefore, the harder it will be to grind.

However, other factors beside compressive strength

ratings determine how hard the floor will be, and
therefore, the correct diamond selection. Since grind-
ing normally only deals with the surface of the concrete
(top 5mm or 1/4 inch), often the way the concrete floor
has been finished or the condition of the surface will
have a greater bearing on what type of diamond to
select, rather than the compressive strength rating of
the concrete.

SURFACE FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN MAK-

ING A DIAMOND SELECTION
Generally speaking, if a concrete surface is very
smooth (i.e. Most likely it has been heavily trowelled/
helicoptered), the concrete will behave as if it has a
high compressive strength and therefore, require a soft
bond segment.

Accordingly, if a concrete surface is coarse/aggressive

(e.g. rain-damaged, shot blasted, scarified, exposed
aggregate e.t.c.), the concrete will behave as if it has a
low compressive strength and therefore, require a hard
bond segment.

Surface coatings/contaminants (e.g. Epoxy coatings,

ceramic tile adhesives, levelling compounds/screeds)
will often have a larger bearing on what diamond to se-
lect, than will the compressive strength of the concrete.

As a general rule, when grinding a concrete slab for

the first time and you are unsure about its hardness,
always begin with harder bond diamonds under the
machine. This will ensure the least amount of wear on
the diamond segments. If a hard diamond segment
is not suited to the application, all it has cost is a little
amount of time without wearing out the diamonds.

If performed the other way around (i.e. a soft segment

is used to begin with) and the concrete is soft or pos-
sesses an abrasive surface or surface contaminant, it
is quite possible to wear-out a considerable amount of
diamond in very short period of time.

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 Maintenance
The interrelation between the above four components
Maintenance enables a dynamic system which is both robust and
Used correctly, the machine is an extremely flexible.
low-maintenance and reliable.
The head pins are fixed to the head plate giving rigidity
and stability. The head mate is situated above the head
plate and is held in place by a series of holes – head
pin holes.

This section covers the general maintenance items that

need attention on a periodic basis.
1. 1.
There are three main mechanical items to check:

1. Grinding Heads.

2. Planetary drive system.

3. Planetary seal.
2. 2.
Grinding heads
1. Head mate 1. Head plate
There are 2 different grinding head options:
2. Head pin hole 2. Head pins
1. Conventional/Demolition heads—designed for heavy
duty preparation grinding where an extremely robust
system is required. Between the head plate and head mate are 3 white
silicone springs which facilitate shock absorption and
2. Spring steel head system—designed more for finish- flexibility in the system.
ing or lighter grinding applications. The head pins are able to move within the head pin
holes, creating a shock absorber type system similar to
CONVENTIONAL/DEMOLITION HEADS that in most motor vehicles.
The below diagram illustrates the main parts compris-
ing this type of grinding head. Over an extended period of time, the head pin holes
wear open. Along with this, the head pins wear and
reduce in diameter. This combined wearing of the two
creates excessive movement or “slop” within the grind-
ing heads. This “slop” will eventually cause vibration
whilst the machine is operating.

Routine checks for slop in the grinding heads are

recommended. Life expectancy for grinding heads can
vary between 6 and 12 months depending on amount
of usage.

Replacement heads are available and simply bolt into

place when the old ones are removed.

1. 2. 4. 3.

1. Head mate
2. Head plate
3. Head lock
4. Head spring

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 Maintenance
Grinding Heads Drive System IMPORTANT!
The Husqvarna PG 530 comes equipped with Dual Lubrication of this system will cause dust to
Drive Technology™. As the grinding discs are driven build up in chain ring and drastically shorten the
by the large motor via an internal belt, and because the life of both the chain ring and planetary drive
belt is sealed inside the machine, there is no mainte- sprocket.
nance regarding this drive system until a major service
(belt and bearing replacement) is due. This is typically
following 12-36 months of operation.
Diagram 2 Diagram 3
Planetary Drive System
The second component to the Dual Drive Technol-
ogy™ system is the planetary head drive system which
is powered by the secondary or small motor and
gearbox arrangement. This system is on the outside of
the machine and will require routine maintenance.

The planetary drive system can be seen as illustrated

diagram 1.

Diagram 1
1. Grinding heads motor 1. 2. 1. 2. 3.
2. Motor terminal box
1. Planetary drive sprocket
3. Machine cover
2. Gearbox flange bracket
4. Gearbox mounting bracket
5. Gearbox flange bracket Diagram 3
6. Gearbox 1. Gearbox mounting bracket
7. Motor terminal box 2. Machine cover
8. Planetary drive motor 3. Chain ring

1.

Diagram 4

8. 1. Planetary seal
The chain ring and planetary drive sprocket are located
beneath the cover of the machine, however on the
7. outside of the machine, there lies the potential that they
can be exposed to dust and other debris created during
the grinding process. In order to prevent this as much
6. as possible, a planetary seal has been installed to stop
3. dust and other particles from coming into contact with the
planetary drive mechanism.

2. 4. 5. Diagram 4
1.
Diagram 1. Planetary Drive System
Planetary seal - closeup
Beneath the gearbox and concealed by the mounting
brackets and machine cover, there is a planetary drive
sprocket situated on the output shaft of the gearbox.
This planetary sprocket engages with the chain ring
(also located beneath the machine cover) and
together form the main drive mechanism for the plan-
etary drive system. This system is a dry system (i.e. it
is not required for there to be lubrication between the
planetary drive sprocket and chain ring), to allow any
dust that may come into contact with the chain ring to
fall back out again.

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 Maintenance

The effectiveness of the planetary seal can be moni-

tored by the simple removal of the planetary motor
/ gearbox system by removing the four bolts shown
below.

Remove 2 bolts either Remove these bolts.

side.

Remove cover off motor

terminal box.

Inspect for dust build up

here

Remove these bolts.

If the planetary seal is working effectively, there should

be a very minimal amount of dust observed under the
cover of the machine. If there is a build-up of 5-6mm
(1/4 inch), then it is more than likely it is time to remove
the machine cover and check the condition of the plan-
etary seal.

Remove this bolt.

Lift off machine cover to reveal chain ring and planetary
seal.
If planetary seal is worn or needs replacement, contact
your Husqvarna Construction Products distributor for a
new planetary seal replacement kit.

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 Maintenance schedule

Maintenance schedule

Item Action Frequency

Check that head lock Tighten head locks and re-set in thread-locking com- Daily
are tight. pound if required (Suggested thread-locking compound
Loctite 680)
Inspect heads for slop/ Examine machine heads while machine tipped back. Daily
broken “fingers” if using Disconnect Planetary Drive motor (small motor) and run
spring steel heads. discs at lowest speed. Check to see how concentric/true
grinding heads are running.
Check effectiveness of Remove planetary head motor/gearbox system and Weekly
planetary seal. check for presence of dust under machine cover.
Check condition of Remove planetary head motor/gearbox system and in- Weekly with Planetary Seal
chain ring. spect chain links in chain ring. Ensure links are clean and
free from build-up.

Check condition of Remove planetary head motor/gearbox system and Weekly with Planetary Seal
Drive Sprocket. inspect condition of planetary drive sprocket.
Inspect internal compo- Remove belt tensioner cover plate and check inside 6 monthly
nents of machine. machine for dust, moisture or belt fragments. Ensure to
re-seal cover plate with silicone sealant.
Clean contents of elec- Blow out inside of electrical cabinet and variable speed Every 2 months
trical cabinet. drives or frequency converters with DRY compressed air.

IMPORTANT!

Prior to removing belt tensioner cover plate,

ensure cover plate and area surrounding cover
plate are totally clean. Avoid debris from enter-
ing into inside of machine.

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 Technical Data

Technical Data PG 530

Grinding width 530mm (21")

Grinding disc 3x240mm (9.5")

Weight 200kg (440lbs)

Grinding pressure total 134kg (295lbs)

Grinding pressure per disc 44.7kg (98lbs)

Motor Power 3.75kW (5.0hp)

Power per grinding disc 1.25kW (1.7hp)

Grinding disc speed 200 - 710rpm

Planetary head speed 50rpm

Direction of rotation FWD/REV with grinding discs &

planetary head rotation in same
direction (not counter rotation).

Power supply 220/240 simple phase (12 amp).

3 phase version available).

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 Technical Data
EC-declaration of conformity
(Applies to Europe only)

Husqvarna Construction Products, SE-433 81 Göteborg, Sweden, tel: +46-31-949000, declares under sole responsibil-
ity that the Husqvarna PG530 dating from 2007 serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating
plate, followed by the serial number), complies with the requirements of the COUNCILíS DIRECTIVE:

- of June 22, 1998 ”relating to machinery” 98/37/EC, annex IIA.

- of May 3, 1989 ”relating to electromagnetic compatibility” 89/336/EEC, and applicable supplements.

- of December 12, 2006 ”relating to electrical equipment” 2006/95/EC.

The following standards have been applied: EN 55014-1, EN55014-2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3.

The supplied machine conforms to the example that underwent EC type examination.

Göteborg 16 July 2007

Tim Van Der Veen, Development Manager

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