Operation - ICS 890F4 Operator's Manual

890F4 OPERATOR MANUAL

OPERATION

Following are the basic instructions for safe operation of the power cutter.
WARNING
Never start the power cutter without the bar, chain and side cover properly
assembled.
Unintentional contact with moving chain or components may occur.
DO NOT operate the power cutter with loose, missing, damaged or improperly
installed or repaired parts.
Check that the components shown below are intact, undamaged, and installed
correctly:
• Side cover nuts torqued down properly. Loose or improperly torqued side
cover nuts can lead to chain tensioner breakage
• Side cover not damaged and baffle drain not plugged
• Handles not loose, gripping areas are clean and undamaged
• Mud flap is not ripped, torn or missing and is fully attached to the power cutter
• Guidebar not bent or otherwise damaged such as rails dished and uneven
• Nose sprocket not excessively worn or broken, and turns freely
• Diamond chain does not have loose rivets, chassis or drive link damage or
missing diamond segments
• Chain tensioner mechanism functions properly and pin is not bent or broken
• Drive sprocket not excessively worn
• Check alignment of drive sprocket and guidebar
• Assure proper chain tension: The chain should be easily pulled around the
guidebar by hand
• Assure all safety devices are properly mounted and functional and that all
controls are in proper working order
• Adequate water supply and pressure
Minimum flow: 1 gpm (4 lpm)
Minimum water pressure: 20 psi (1.5 bar)
• Proper hydraulic supply to the power cutter:
Maximum flow: 8 gpm (30 lpm) or 12 gpm (45 lpm), depending on power
cutter model
Maximum hydraulic pressure: 2,500 psi (172.5 bar)
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