OPERATION, SERVICE AND PARTS INSTRUCTION MANUAL GREENLEE FAIRMONT H6200B / 42247 CHAIN SAW Read and understand this material before operating or servicing this equipment. Failure to understand how to safely operate this tool could result in an accident causing serious injury or death.
Whip Hoses - H6200B-1 Chain Saw ... 31 APPENDICES Appendix A – SAE J1273 May 1986 ...32-33 Additional or replacement manuals may be obtained from your Greenlee Fairmont distributor. When tool is received, complete the following record: SERIAL NUMBER: ____________________________...
Safety is a critical factor in the design of Greenlee equipment. The best program starts with a safety-conscious operator. The information highlighted in this bulletin describes operating practices for the benefit of the workers who will use our equipment in their daily jobs.
Failure to wear eye protection can result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw • Do not change accessories, inspect, adjust or clean tool when it is connected to a power source.
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Note: Keep all decals clean and legible. Replace decals when necessary with new decals listed in the Parts section of this manual. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988...
Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death. A saw chain is furnished with the tool. Replacement saw chains are available from Greenlee Fairmont as repair parts. CONTACT AUTHORIZED GREENLEE FAIRMONT DISTRIBUTOR. Any saw chain used with this chain saw must meet the following requirements: Pitch ...
Specifications — Hydraulic Power Source (cont’d) * 200 psi is the maximum agreed standard for the Hydraulic Tool Manufacturers Association (HTMA). Greenlee Fairmont hydraulic tools will operate satisfactorily at this standard. 1. Maximum hydraulic fluid temperature must not exceed 140 F (60 C) at the maximum expected ambient tem- perature.
Failure to observe this standard could result in severe injury or death. Hose assemblies and quick connect couplers are available from Greenlee Fairmont as accessories. SEE BULLETIN 999 1032.2 ON GREENLEE FAIRMONT COUPLERS AND HOSES. CONTACT AUTHORIZED GREENLEE FAIRMONT DISTRIBUTOR.
Failure to wear eye protection can result in serious eye injury from flying debris or hydraulic oil. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw • Do not change accessories, inspect, adjust or clean tool when it is connected to a power source.
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Operation (cont’d) Setting the Super Spool™ Position (See Figure 4) The H6200B Chain Saw is equipped with the Greenlee Fairmont patented Super Spool™ to allow the tool to be used with either an Open-Center or Closed-Center hydraulic power system. Closed-Center Hydraulic System 1.
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Figure 5 Kickback DANGER ZONE Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw encounters a foreign object, or is incorrectly used when cutting. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction.
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3. Do not twist the saw when withdrawing the guide bar from the cut. Figure 7 Pushback Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw Pull-In (See Figure 8) Pull-in occurs when the saw chain on the bottom of the guide bar is suddenly stopped by being pinched, caught or encountering a foreign object in the wood.
Appendix A - S.A.E. Standard J1273, May 1986. Replace the hoses and/or fittings if necessary. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw Automatic Chain Oiler The automatic chain oiler provides a constant supply of oil to lubricate the guide bar and chain whenever the saw is operating.
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(approximately 2 lb. load). There should be 1/8-inch (3.2 mm) chain clearance at the center of the bar. If not, chain tension adjustment is necessary. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw Adjusting Tension (See Figures 1, 2, and 9) 1.
THIS DISTANCE DIVIDED BY TWO EQUALS PITCH “A” Figure C Figure D Side Plate Top Plate Filing Angle Cutting Angle “C” Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw “B” “C” “D” SIDE PLATE PLATE PLATE FILING...
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Figure 12 Filing Cutters Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw 2. See Figure 13. File the cutters on one side of the saw chain from the inside out. File on the forward stroke only.
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Figure 17 Guide Bar Rails Good CHAIN IS STRAIGHT CLEARANCE Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw Drive Sprocket and Washer See Parts illustration. Inspect sprocket (52) and washer (51) every time the saw chain is removed or at regular intervals.
The following steps will help to determine the problem area. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw Determining the Problem Area 1. Stop the power source. Disconnect the existing tool from the hoses and power source.
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Tool operates slowly. Power source components not adjusted correctly. Hydraulic fluid cold. Hydraulic fluid level low. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw PROBABLE CAUSE 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988 POSSIBLE REMEDY See Tool Specifications for type of hydraulic system required.
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Tool components worn or damaged. Tool leaks hydraulic fluid. Guide bar oil port plugged. Tool components loose. Tool components worn or damaged. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw PROBABLE CAUSE 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988 POSSIBLE REMEDY Use fluid viscosity recommended.
3. Disconnect hydraulic hoses from tool. Remove lines, fittings or components slowly to release any trapped pressure. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw The disassembly procedure is divided into sections of the tool. Complete disassembly of the tool is seldom necessary.
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Metering Screw Remove the metering screw (17) from the saw head (1). Remove the O-ring (18) from the metering screw. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw Saw Head and Motor 1. Scribe a line across the motor cap (14) and saw head motor body (1) to align the parts correctly during re-assembly.
10. Saw Chain (58): Saw chain must not have exces- sive wear, broken or damaged component. If it does, repair or replace the chain. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw Assembly When assembling parts, refer to Parts illustrations for correct orientation and placement of parts.
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(16). Torque the cap screws to 80 inch-pounds. See Figure 22. Figure 22 Motor Cap Torquing Sequence Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw Metering Screw Install a new O-ring (18) on the metering screw (17).
(45). 7. Adjust the saw chain tension before using the chain saw. See Saw Chain Tension (page 15). Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988...
Additional caution must be observed in hose selec- tion for gaseous applications. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw 2.5 Size - Transmission of power by means of pressur- ized fluid varies with pressure and rate of flow.
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Note: Avoid potential hazardous area while testing. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H6200B / 42247 Chain Saw 4. MAINTENANCE Even with proper selection and installation, hose life may be significantly reduced without a continuing mainte- nance program.
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