This user manual describes how to safely install, operate, and perform basic maintenance on the Oregon 710-120 Auto Chain Grinder chain sharpening machine. This manual also describes the parts of the machine, and it shows different accessories and spare parts that are available.
Introduction 710-120 1.4 Nameplate This nameplate is placed on the Oregon 710-120 Auto Chain Grinder’s grinding head. Model: 710-120 Mfg: 2016-43 Weight: 11.5 kg Input: 12V DC 12A, n : 3250min 5005667 Grinding wheel suitable for 3500min Arbor: Ø .630 In (16 mm) Certified to CSA C22.2 #62841-1...
710-120 2 Safety 2.1 Explanation of warning levels This section contains safety information for the Oregon 710-120 Auto Chain Grinder. This manual contains WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES that are applicable for the safe operation of the machine. DANGER Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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WARNING To prevent mistakes when chains are sharpened, it is very important to understand how the Oregon 710-120 Auto Chain Grinder works. Read the instructions carefully before operating the machine. WARNING Always wear safety gloves, protective glasses, and any other personal protective equipment suitable for your task.
CAUTION Make sure that the floor where the machine is placed is flat and level. When used with a stand, attach the stand to the floor with screws. 2.3 Signs and symbols See the table below for information about the signs and symbols on the Oregon 710-120 Auto Chain Grinder: Sign/Symbol Description Always wear protective glasses when using the machine.
3 Product Description 3.1 Product overview The Oregon 710-120 Auto Chain Grinder is a machine that sharpens chains. The machine can sharpen chains (3/8", 3/8" Low Profile, .325", and .404" pitch) for power saws, forestry machines, and harvesters. 3.2 Front view...
Product Description 710-120 3.3 Back view Part Description Pitch adjustment wing Adjusts the pitch. Grinding head cover and grinding Protects the grinding head and grinding wheel; it also wheel guard protects the user from sparks during grinding. Shows the top-plate angle on a scale from 0-35°. Default: Top-plate angle scale 25°.
Product Description 710-120 3.4 Grinding head The grinding wheel on the grinding head sharpens the chains. The type of wheel, the top-plate angles, the settings of the grinding head, and the profiling of the grinding wheel all determine how the chain is sharpened.
Product Description 710-120 3.5 Controls Part Description ON: starts the chain feed, so that the chain moves in a Chain pusher switch forward direction. OFF: stops the chain feed. Sets the grinding speed. Low speed: Grinds the chain at low speed in a pulsing motion Grinding speed knob to avoid that the chain gets burned.
Product Description 710-120 3.5.1 Grinding speed knob The grinding speed knob sets the speed of the grinding wheel. The speed can be set to different speeds to grind 0" to 5/32" (0 to 4 mm) of the cutting teeth. At low speed, grinding is done in a pulsing motion.
• 5 7/8" x 1/4" x 5/8" (150 mm x 6.4 mm x 16 mm) Max dimensions for the Length (L) x Width (W) x Height (H): Oregon 710-120 Auto Chain Grinder 15.7" x 13.8" x 13.8" (400 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm) Weight of the machine 11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)
• Oregon 710-120 Auto Chain Grinder machine • converter (with 2 screws for assembly) • Oregon 710-120 Auto Chain Grinder User manual (this document) • rectangular profile stone (55 x 15 x 15 mm) and profile template • hex key, which is used to change the top-plate angle •...
Installation 710-120 4.4 Bench-mounting the machine 4.5 Installing the grinding wheel Always mount the grinder securely, either Note: The first step in preparing the grinder for to a bench or to the optional stand (see use is installing the appropriate grinding wheel.
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Installation 710-120 Once the grinding wheel has been verified, Next, insert the appropriate wheel onto the you’re ready to begin the install. hub and, using moderate pressure with your hands, secure the wheel attachment Start by removing the grinding wheel shield nut to hold the wheel in place.
Installation 710-120 4.6 Test the machine before first use Make sure that all packing materials are removed. Make sure that the wires and when used with a stand, air hoses are correctly connected. Make sure that the machine is securely mounted.
Operation 710-120 5 Operation Press the power button to turn on the machine. 5.1 Safety during operation WARNING Before you install, operate, or perform maintenance on the machine, you must read the operators manual. Obey the instructions in this manual to prevent injuries or damage to the equipment.
Operation 710-120 Set the grinding wheel switch to OFF. Turn the grinding head to set the desired head-tilt angle (50-90°) on the head-tilt angle scale. The default head-tilt angle is 55°. Use the profile template to verify that the Tighten the head-tilt angle knob.
Operation 710-120 Press the grinding head positioning button Place the chain, with the cutter to the left of to move the grinding head in both the depth gauge, into the groove on the directions and make sure that the top-plate chain vise.
Operation 710-120 5.2.5 Making the grinding settings Loosen the chain pitch wing-nut and move it to the correct pitch position. Tighten it Press the power button to turn on the again. machine. Press the grinding head positioning button Note: Adjusting the pitch is not the same...
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Operation 710-120 Set the chain pusher switch to OFF when IMPORTANT If the metal of a cutter the grinding head is in its uppermost turns blue during grinding, the speed is set position and the chain lock is not engaged.
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Operation 710-120 – counterclockwise to increase the length • counterclockwise, to grind less, resulting of the left cutter and decrease the length in a longer cutter top plate.. of the right cutter. • Repeat the sharpening test until the cutter top plates are sharpened to equal lengths.
Operation 710-120 If required: turn the chain pusher Note: Discard the chain when the longest part of adjustment to make minor adjustments for the cutting tooth is shorter than 5/32" (4 mm), the grinding length. or if you find cracks or burrs in the chain.
Operation 710-120 5.4 Depth gauge grinding Set the grinding wheel switch to OFF. Change the grinding wheel to 1/4" See section 4.5, “Installing the grinding wheel.” Shape the edges of the grinding wheel to make sure that the shape is correct. See section 5.2.1, “Preparing the grinding...
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Operation 710-120 Change the grinding setting for the height Make the grinding settings according to the of the depth gauges. manufacturer’s recommendations. • Do a sharpening test on a test chain, according to the instructions in section 7.2, “Sharpening test.”...
Maintenance and Service 710-120 6 Maintenance and Service 6.1 Safety during maintenance WARNING Make sure that the power is turned off before you install, operate, or perform maintenance on the machine. WARNING Before you install, operate, or perform maintenance on the machine, you must read the safety information in this manual.
Maintenance and Service 710-120 6.3 Changing the grinding wheel and Hold the grinding wheel and loosen the nut (B). fitting the grinding wheel guard WARNING Before a chain is sharpened, make sure that the grinding wheel is not cracked and does not vibrate or wobble. There is a simple test (called the “ring test”) that you...
Maintenance and Service 710-120 6.4 Fastening the chain vise 6.5 Checking and adjusting the wire The chain vise needs to be fastened if the chain Note: If the wire is not correctly set, the is not fixed during sharpening. grinding machine will not operate correctly.
Maintenance and Service 710-120 Set the chain pusher switch to ON. To set the wire so that the lifting arm meets the flange: • for a shorter time: turn the two nuts (D) in the direction towards the machine. • for a longer time: turn the two nuts (D) in the direction from the machine.
Troubleshooting 710-120 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Troubleshooting procedure Make sure that the machine has sufficient power. Read section 7.3, “Issues” to find a description of the issue. Perform the recommended corrective procedures. Perform a sharpening test, see instruction in section 7.2, “Sharpening test.”...
Troubleshooting 710-120 7.3 Issues Issues Possible cause Corrective procedure The grinding head “falls” without The wire is worn and needs to See section 6.5, “Checking and slowing down before it touches the be adjusted. adjusting the wire.” cutter. The lengths of the right and left The equal cutting teeth knob is See step 13 of section 5.2.5, “Making...
Accessories and Spare Parts 710-120 8 Accessories and Spare Parts 8.1 Ordering information Contact your local Oregon distributor or dealer to order parts and accessories. Distributor and dealer locators can be found at OregonProducts.com 8.2 List of accessories Accessory Description...
Accessories and Spare Parts 710-120 8.3 Spare parts 24 26 593357aa_AutoChainGrinder_710-120_OM.indd 34 3/1/17 12:03 PM...
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Accessories and Spare Parts 710-120 Spare Part Order Number Adjuster complete 590713 Chain lock 590690 Holder 590837 Spring 590704 Chain pusher 590703 Motor cover 590684 Turning motor 590685 Tension spring 590702 Cam curve assembly 590833 Turning motor assembly 590686 Micro switch...
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Accessories and Spare Parts 710-120 Spare Part Order Number Adjuster assembly 590720 590839 Grinding head cover Grinding wheel guard 590845 Grinding wheel centering knob assembly 590840 590841 Grinding wheel nut Grinding wheel, see section 8.2, “List of accessories” for ordering information...
Accessories and Spare Parts 710-120 8.5 Stand Spare Part Order Number Stand with pneumatic chain tensioner 700-STND 593357aa_AutoChainGrinder_710-120_OM.indd 38 3/1/17 12:03 PM...
Accessories and Spare Parts 710-120 8.6 Pneumatic chain tensioner The purpose of the pneumatic chain tensioner is to attach and secure the chain in the correct operating position. It also keeps the chain properly tensioned during grinding. Part Description Where the tensioner slides up and down. The tensioner is Tensioner rail moved to fit chains of different lengths.
710-120 9.1 Assembling the stand CAUTION The Oregon 710-120 Auto Chain Grinder machine must always be safely attached to the stand when it is used with a stand. When you use a bench, securely attach the machine to the bench.
Instrumental Measurements 710-120 Start by placing the base piece on the floor. To complete the assembly of the stand, bolt Place the front piece on top of the base the side support first to the base and then piece by aligning the holes they have on the to the front piece.
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Instrumental Measurements 710-120 Then insert the rod through the unit and Do not completely tighten the bolt. Once the insert the bottom part of the rod onto the bolt is in place, slide it into the slot located base of the stand.
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Instrumental Measurements 710-120 The stand will need to be secured on the To connect the AC/DC converter unit to the floor through the holes located at the base machine, plug in the black and red power of the stand. cable into the control panel through the slot on the left hand side of the machine.
Instrumental Measurements 710-120 9.3 Using the chain tensioner Lower the tensioner arm to its bottom position. Loosen the locking handle and move the tensioner upward or downward to make enough room to position the chain. Lift the tensioner arm (there is a quick release function) and place the chain below the tensioner roll.
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Instrumental Measurements 710-120 Tighten the locking handle to secure the If the chain tension is too loose, repeat the chain. procedure. Note: If you need to fit longer chains, you can order a telescopic chain extension kit. See section 8, “Accessories and Spare Parts.”...
Warranty and Service 710-120 10 Warranty and Service Limited Warranty At Oregon, our goal is help you get the job done right with outstanding products that perform to your full satisfaction. Oregon | Blount, Inc. warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the original date of purchase.
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