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43180 Overhead Circular Saw IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY ALERT Electric shock hazard: • This tool was tested to meet SYMBOL OSHA 1910.269 (dry test) when manufactured. It must be properly cleaned and maintained to ensure This symbol is used to call your attention to hazards...
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43180 Overhead Circular Saw IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Wear eye protection when operating Burn hazard: or servicing this tool. Do not disconnect tool, hoses, or fittings while the Failure to wear eye protection could power source is running or if the hydraulic fluid is result in serious eye injury from flying hot.
43180 Overhead Circular Saw IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • Always use blades that meet applicable industrial Procedure for connecting or disconnecting hydraulic safety code specifications. hoses, fittings, or components: • Always use blades rated for 5400 rpm or higher. 1. Move the flow lever on the hydraulic power source to the OFF position.
A 9" blade, rated at 7500 rpm, is furnished with the tool. Replacement blades are available from Greenlee Utility as repair parts. Contact an authorized Greenlee Utility distributor. Any blade used with this tool must meet the following requirements: Blade Diameter (maximum) ......
* 13.8 bar (200 psi) is the maximum agreed stan- fluid which meets the following specifications or HTMA dard back pressure for the HTMA (Hydraulic Tool specifications. Manufacturers Association). Greenlee Utility tools will S.U.S. @ operate satisfactorily at this standard. 38 °C (100 °F) ..........140 to 225 1.
2. Stop the hydraulic power source. Replacement 3. Connect the return hose to the return port on the Refer to a Greenlee Utility catalog or publication hydraulic power source, and then to the return port 99910322, Low Pressure Quick Couplers, Adapters, on the tool.
43180 Overhead Circular Saw Blade Removal/Installation Removing the Blade Refer to the Illustrations and Parts Lists. 1. Stop power source. Disconnect hydraulic hoses • Do not change accessories, inspect, adjust, or from power source to tool. clean tool when it is connected to a power source.
43180 Overhead Circular Saw Operation Emergency stop procedure: Electric shock hazard: • This tool was tested to meet OSHA 1. Release the control lever. 1910.269 (dry test) when manufac- 2. Shut off the hydraulic power source. tured. It must be properly cleaned and maintained to ensure contin- ued non-conductive properties.
• Always wear protective gloves when handling or adjusting the blade. The blade can cut even when Some organizations require an annual inspection. stationary. Have the tool inspected by a Greenlee Utility Authorized Service Center. Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death.
43180 Overhead Circular Saw Troubleshooting Before troubleshooting, determine whether the problem If the problem is in the tool, refer to the troubleshoot- is in the tool, hoses, or power source. Substitute a tool, ing table below. If the problem is in the power source,...
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43180 Overhead Circular Saw Troubleshooting (cont’d) Problem Probable Cause Possible Remedy Tool operates slowly Hydraulic fluid level low. Check fluid level. Fill to FULL mark. (cont’d). Check system for leaks. Hydraulic fluid viscosity too heavy. Use fluid viscosity recommended. Refer to “Recommended Hydraulic Fluids”...
43180 Overhead Circular Saw Troubleshooting (cont’d) Problem Probable Cause Possible Remedy Tool control valve sticks or Check for dirt or gummy deposits. Clean components. works hard. Misalignment or binding of Correct alignment. Lubricate linkage joints. control linkage. Replace damaged components.
(1). Needle Bearing Removal Note: If needle bearings (3) in motor cap (11) or motor body (1) are damaged or worn, Greenlee Utility recom- mends replacing the component as an assembly with bearings already pressed in.
7. Gasket (9): Always replace gasket when motor cap shaft or idler shaft in bearing. Spin shaft. Shaft and is removed from motor body. bearing should turn smoothly. If not, Greenlee Utility recommends replacing motor body or motor cap as an assembly with bearing already pressed in.
43180 Overhead Circular Saw Assembly Motor Refer to the Illustrations and Parts Lists for the correct orientation and placement of parts. 1. Install new O-ring (2) in motor body drive shaft opening using an O-ring tool. Be careful not to Replace any O-rings, V-rings, seals, and gaskets on damage O-ring during installation.
43180 Overhead Circular Saw Assembly (cont’d) Inner and Outer Tubes Handle Assembly Note: Inner pressure tube (5) is marked with dye on 1. Install O-ring (21) in valve handle (1). both ends for identification during assembly. This inner 2. Install O-rings (22) in valve handle (1). Install O-rings pressure tube must be installed in “P”...
43180 Overhead Circular Saw Illustration—43180 Circular Saw Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
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43180 Overhead Circular Saw Parts List—43180 Circular Saw UPC No. Key 78-3310- Part No. Description 48818 50488180 Handle assembly—Model Code FRN (refer to separate breakdown) ..........1 O-ring, 15/16" x 1-1/16" x 1/16" ........... 1 41121 50411214 Tube plug ................1...
43180 Overhead Circular Saw Illustration—Handle Assembly, Model Code FRN 17,18, 20 Greenlee / A Textron Company 4455 Boeing Dr. • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA • 815-397-7070...
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815-397-7070 Fax: 815-397-1865 Canada 800-435-0786 Fax: 800-524-2853 International +1-815-397-7070 Fax: +1-815-397-9247 4455 Boeing Drive • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 • USA • 815-397-7070 • An ISO 9001 Company Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. www.greenlee.com Printed in USA...