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REPAIRS AND / OR SERVICE TO THIS TOOL MUST ONLY BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED AND CERTIFIED DEALER. For the nearest authorized and certified dealer, call Stanley Hydraulic Tools at the number listed on the back of this manual and ask for a Customer Service Representative.
Always observe safety symbols. They are included for your safety and for the protection of the tool. LOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS Enter any local safety regulations here. Keep these instructions in an area accessible to the operator and mainte- nance personnel. 4 ► DS12 User Manual...
The DS12 Utility Saw will provide safe and dependable service if operated in accordance with the instructions a. With a basic understanding of kickbacks, you given in this manual.
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• Make sure the chain breaker and rivet spinner are securely mounted on flat, clean work surfaces. Check the mounting screws/bolts often. 6 ► DS12 User Manual...
OPERATION MANUAL. OPERATION MANUAL. TAG TO BE REMOVED ONLY BY TAG TO BE REMOVED ONLY BY TOOL OPERATOR. TOOL OPERATOR. SEE OTHER SIDE SEE OTHER SIDE SAFETY TAG P/N 15875 (Shown smaller then actual size) DS12 User Manual ◄ 7...
HOSE SAFETY TAGS To help ensure your safety, the following DANGER tags are attached to all hose purchased from Stanley Hydraulic Tools. DO NOT REMOVE THESE TAGS.
2000 psi 2000 psi 2000 psi (at the power supply outlet) (172 bar) (138 bar) (138 bar) (138 bar) (138 bar) NOTE: These are general hydraulic system requirements. See tool specification page for tool specific requirements 10 ► DS12 User Manual...
CONNECTING TO A WATER SUPPLY 1. Using a standard garden hose, connect the DS12 to a city or auxiliary water supply. 2. If you plan on operating the chain saw in freezing weather, make sure you purge all the water from the system after each use.
20 PSI (1.5 bar) or greater water pressure. 2. Oil the chain at the end of the day to prevent rust but be careful not to over tension in this condition. Figure 5. How to Tension 12 ► DS12 User Manual...
If cut in a 12" pipe exceeds 5 minutes, cut pulls to 2. Turn on the water supply. one side, or diamond coating is gone, chain may 3. Operate the chain saw for two minutes (away from need replacement. DS12 User Manual ◄ 13...
(especially when cutting free hand). 3. Know what kind of material you are cutting. TYPES OF CUTS The DS12 can be operated not only using the pipe clamp but also make free-hand cuts, any size pipe can be cut free hand.
Maximum saw bar life can be achieved by occasionally turning the bar over so the top and bottom bar surfaces wear evenly. Refer to the saw bar disassembly proce- dures in the Service Manual for further details. DS12 User Manual ◄ 15...
Chain saw cuts slow. Insufficient hydraulic fluid flow or Adjust proper hydraulic fluid flow low relief valve setting. to proper gpm. For optimum performance, adjust relief valve to 2100–2250 psi/145–155 bar. 16 ► DS12 User Manual...
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This can cause damage to internal seals. • Always replace hoses, couplings and other parts with replacement parts recommended by Stanley Hydraulic Tools. Supply hoses must have a mini- mum working pressure rating of 2500 psi/172 bar. •...
PLER SET P/N-03971) 03973 COUPLER 3/8 MALE 3/8 NPT (COUPLER SET P/N-03971) 20497 WATER HOSE ASSY 23517 SPROCKET WRENCH 56725 HOSE ASSY 18 INCH 71047 DUCTILE IRON CHAIN BAR 18 IN. 71048 DUCTILE IRON CHAIN 18 IN. 22 ► DS12 User Manual...
NOTE: AFTER CUTTING This is a good time to check the chain tension on your saw (see the DS12 Service Manual for proper When finished cutting, be sure to remove the saw first, chain tension). and then the clamp.
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