H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw Parts List ... 21-22 APPENDICES Appendix A - SAE J1273 May 1986 ... 23-24 Additional or replacement manuals may be obtained from your Greenlee Fairmont dealer. When tool is received, complete the following record: SERIAL NUMBER: ____________________________...
Safety is a critical factor in the design of Greenlee Fairmont 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.
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Failure to observe this warning may result severe injury. Greenlee Textron Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw • The owner of this tool must be certain that all users of this tool are adequately trained to safely use this tool in compliance with appropriate industrial codes or standards.
Description The Greenlee Fairmont H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw is used for cutting rail to facilitate track repair. The single lever on the base clamp is provided to give quick, simple and accurate rail saw set up when clamping to the rail.
200 psi (13.8 bar) is the maximum agreed standard back pressure for the Hydraulic Tool Manufacturers Associa- tion (HTMA). Greenlee Fairmont tools will operate satisfactorily at this standard. 1. Maximum hydraulic fluid temperature must not exceed 140 F (60 C) at the maximum expected ambient tempera- ture.
@ 210 F (99 C) ... 40 minimum Flash Point ... 340 F (170 C) minimum Pour Point ... -30 F (-34 C) minimum Greenlee Textron Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw Figure 2 Hydraulic Schematic...
Failure to observe these warnings could result in over-pressurizing the system causing severe injury to operator or bystanders. Hose assemblies and quick connect couplers are available from Greenlee Fairmont as accessories. SEE BULLETIN ON GREENLEE FAIRMONT NO-DRIP COUPLERS AND HOSES. CONTACT AUTHORIZED GREENLEE FAIRMONT DISTRIBUTOR.
2. Tighten clamp screw until it grips the side of the rail head. WING CLAMP/ARM ASSEMBLY Greenlee Textron Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw Figure 3 Connect Powerhead to Clamp and Arm Assembly 1. Remove wing nut from pivot bolt on powerhead.
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Note: An abrasive cutting wheel is not sold as part of the Greenlee Fairmont Rail Cut-Off Saw, but must be purchased separately by the user of the tool. Before mounting an abrasive cutting wheel, inspect it for damage.
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Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee Textron Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw Figure 6 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988 815/397-7070...
7. Allow wheel to spin up to speed before cutting. 8. Cut using a rocking motion. This prevents localized overheating of the rail and reduces wear on cutting wheel. Greenlee Textron Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw Pivot Function Cutting from opposite side of rail: 1.
Maintenance The life of your Greenlee Fairmont hydraulic tool will be extended with proper care and handling. The preven- tative maintenance checks listed below are suggested on a regular basis and whenever needed. Daily: • The operator should wipe all exposed surfaces clean of dirt and foreign material.
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Troubleshooting (cont’d) PROBLEM Tool inoperative. Tool operates erratically. Tool operates slowly. Greenlee Textron Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw PROBABLE CAUSE Tool connected to improper power source hydraulic system (Open-Center or Closed-Center). No hydraulic fluid in system or fluid level low.
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Troubleshooting (cont’d) PROBLEM Tool operates slowly. (cont.) Tool operates too fast. Tool feels hot. Greenlee Textron Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw PROBABLE CAUSE Hydraulic fluid level low. Hydraulic fluid viscosity too heavy. Tool components loose.
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Tool operates continuously. Tool operates backwards. Power source operates but lacks power or cutting wheel does not rotate. Greenlee Textron Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw PROBABLE CAUSE Tool components loose. Tool components worn or damaged.
O-rings. Use a rolling motion, and apply hydraulic fluid to ease removal of O-rings if necessary. Greenlee Textron Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw Clamp Base and Pivot Arms 1.
Replace if necessary. 5. Outer Flange (16): Be sure pin (75) is properly installed in flange. Replace if necessary. Greenlee Textron Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw Assembly When assembling parts refer to the Parts illustrations for correct placement and orientation of parts.
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2. Install bolt (22) in valve handle (11). Connect hoses (9 & 10), valve fittings (22) and motor fitting (23). 3. Connect the whip hoses (1) to the valve handle (11). Greenlee Textron Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H4645 Rail Cut-Off Saw Clamp Base and Pivot Arm 1.
Additional caution must be observed in hose selec- tion for gaseous applications. Greenlee Textron Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. H4645 Rail Cut-Off 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 Inc. / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. Fax (24 Hour) Customer Center: 800/451-2632 • 815/397-1865 4. MAINTENANCE...