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Page 1: Chain Saw
HYDRAULIC HAND-HELD CHAIN SAW INSTRUCTIONS REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS BUFFALO, NY P/N 6122225 3/24/15... -
Page 2: Safety Alert Symbol
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY Skin injection hazard: ALERT Oil under pressure easily punctures SYMBOL skin causing serious injury, gan- grene or death. If you are injured by This symbol is used to call your attention to escaping oil, seek medical attention hazards or unsafe practices which could result in immediately. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • Do not change accessories, inspect, adjust Wear a hard hat when using this tool. or clean tool when it is connected to a power Failure to observe this warning could source. Accidental start-up can result in result in severe injury or death.
- Page 4 1.1 SAFETY Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of RGC tools and equipment. This instruction manual and any decals on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this tool. Observe all of the safety information provided.
- Page 5 17. Do NOT attempt to adjust the saw during operation. 18. Keep clothing and all parts of the body away from moving parts of this saw when connected to a power source or being used. 19. Always shut off the hydraulic power and sources before disconnecting the hoses or servicing the saw. 20.
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Page 6: Specifications
Many types of compatible hydraulic oil are available through your local dealer/distributor. As an original equipment manufacturer, RGC uses a Grade ISO VG 32 hydraulic turbine oil. Hydraulic oil types are too numerous to list in this manual. If you have any question concerning the type of oil suitable for C150 operation, please consult your local supplier or Reimann &... - Page 7 HYDRA TOOL MODEL SERIAL NO. Figure 2-1. Typical Tool Product Nameplate MODEL ___________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER __________________________ GPM____________________PSI________________...
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Page 8: Operation
3 OPERATION Identification Parts of the Chain Saws 1. Bar 8. Trigger Spool 2. Chain 9. Lower Handle 3. Shroud 10. Tank Port 4. Front Handle 11. Pressure Port 5. Control Handle 12. Hydraulic Motor with Serial Number 6. Trigger Actuator 13. -
Page 9: Chain Saw Basics
Chain Saw Basics This section introduces some basic principles of chain saw use Kickback (Hazard Prevention, Compression and Tension, and Cutting Kickback is much more hazardous than pull-in or push- back. Techniques). For more information on proper tree-trimming When kickback happens, the entire saw may rotate suddenly and felling procedures, contact and forcefully. - Page 10 Chain Saw Basics (cont’d) Preventing Pull-In, Push-Back and Kickback Cutting Procedure: The chain/bar combination and shroud are intended to • Hold the chain saw securely with both hands and prevent or reduce the likelihood and severity of kick- maintain a firm, secure grip. back.
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Page 11: Compression And Tension
Chain Saw Basics (cont’d) Site Preparation Tips COMPRESSION AND TENSION • Prepare the cutting area by clearing away brush, Any branch or log will have two forces acting on it branches, vines, etc. — compression and tension. As the branch or log is cut, compression tends to push the two halves toward each other. -
Page 12: Cutting Techniques
Chain Saw Basics (cont’d) CUTTING TECHNIQUES Bucking Bucking refers to cutting the fallen tree into short sections. Pruning Make the first bucking cut on the compression side, and make Pruning is the process of cutting limbs or small branches off of the second cut on the tension side. -
Page 13: Handle Adjustment
Handle Adjustment 4. Set the handle to the new handle orientation. • Position #1: Horizontal Do not change accessories, inspect, adjust or clean tool • Position #2: 30° when it is connected to a power source. Accidental • Position #3: 60° start-up can result in serious injury. -
Page 14: Setting The Super Spool
Setting the Super Spool™ The Super Spool™ allows the tool to be used with either Open- Connecting Hoses Center or Closed-Center hydraulic systems. 1. Move the flow lever on the hydraulic power source to Open-Center Hydraulic System the OFF position. Use a wrench to turn the Super Spool™... - Page 15 Operation Electric shock hazard: Before operating the saw, read and This tool is not insulated. When understand the following explana- using this unit near energized electri- tions in this manual: cal lines, use only certified non-con- • Pull-In ductive hoses and proper personal Pull-in can occur when the blade protective equipment.
- Page 16 Operation (cont’d) • Check the operation of the automatic oiler fre- Wear eye protection when operating quently. Refer to “Checking and Setting the or servicing this tool. Automatic Chain Oiler” in this manual. Failure to wear eye protection could • Check the chain frequently for proper tension and result in serious eye injury from flying sharpness.
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Page 18: Maintenance
4 MAINTENANCE Monthly Perform a thorough inspection of the hydraulic hoses and fittings as described in publication 99930323, SAE J1273 (Hose and Hose Assemblies). Perform the Bar Service procedure as described under Saw Chain and Bar Maintenance. Wear eye protection when operating or servicing this tool. -
Page 19: Saw Chain And Bar Maintenance
Maintenance (cont’d) SAW CHAIN AND BAR MAINTENANCE Adjusting Chain Tension Loosen the two bar flange nuts. New Chain Break-In Turn the saw chain tension adjusting screw until Run the saw at low chain speed without cutting the proper tension is achieved, as follows: wood for 2 to 3 minutes. - Page 20 Maintenance (cont’d) 5. Inspect the rim sprocket and sprocket adapter. Replace if worn or damaged. Refer to Figure 20. Figure 20 – Rim Sprocket and Sprocket Adapter Sprocket Adapter Rim Sprocket 6. Use the mark made in Step 1 to install the bar Figure 21 –...
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Page 21: Sharpening The Saw Chain
Maintenance (cont’d) SHARPENING THE SAW CHAIN The saw chain must be sharpened to the manufacturer’s If using a filing guide or hand-held grinder, refer to the specifications. If the saw chain is not properly sharp- manufacturer’s instructions provided with the unit. ened, the risk of kickback increases. - Page 22 Maintenance (cont’d) Filing Depth Gauges 2. Refer to Figure 25. Guide the file at a 10° angle to the cutters. 1. If the cutters are sharpened with a file holder, check and lower the depth gauges before sharpening the cutters. Figure 25 –...
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
5 TROUBLESHOOTING Before troubleshooting, determine whether the problem is in the tool, the hoses, or the power source. Substitute a tool, hoses, or power source known to be in good working order to eliminate the item that is not operating. If the problem is in the tool, refer to the troubleshooting table in this manual. - Page 25 Troubleshooting (cont’d) Problem Probable Cause Probable Remedy Remove chain and sharpen to chain Chain does not cut. Chain dull. manufacturer’s specifications or replace with a sharp chain. Too much tension on the chain. Adjust chain tension. Refer to “Saw Chain and Bar Maintenance.” Automatic oiler not lubricating Refer to “Checking and Setting the chain and bar.
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Page 26: Parts List
7 PARTS LIST Illustration... - Page 27 Parts List UPC No. 78-3310- Part No. Description 49453 50494538 Head, saw ................. 1 49757 50497570 Handle, lower (includes #57) ............. 1 Screw, cap, 1/4–20 x 1.50", button head socket ...... 1 43997 50439979 Nut, hex, 1/4–20 lock, stainless steel ........2 Screw, cap, 5/16–18 x .375"...
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Page 28: Repair Kit
Parts List (cont’d) UPC No. 78-3310- Part No. Description 55099 90550994 Knob, knurled, 1/4–20 x 1.00" ..........2 43370 50433709 Chain, 13" x .058" Ga., .325" pitch (HPS513) ......1 41960 50419600 Chain, 16" x .050" Ga., 3/8" pitch (HCS816) ......1 55191 90551915 Chain, 20"...
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