1 SAFETY 1.1 INTRODUCTION Your Reimann & Georger Corporation TS14 Trenchsaw has been engineered to provide sawing performance, long term economics and safety advantages that no other type can match. However, even a well-designed and well-built saw can malfunction or become hazardous in the hands of an inexperienced and/or untrained user. Therefore, read this manual and related equipment manuals thoroughly before operating your saw to provide maximum safety for all operating personnel, and to get the maximum benefit from your equipment.
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8. Always use safety footwear, safety goggles or face shields, and hearing and head protection devices. Safety shoes MUST provide good footing to prevent slipping or falling down. Gloves protect the hands from chips and should be worn. During dry cutting operations, provide also adequate ventilation or approved NIOSH or MSHA respirators in closed areas to avoid breathing dust.
2 SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 INTRODUCTION Your Reimann & Georger Corporation TS14 hydraulic direct drive Trenchsaw is a rugged versatile saw that cuts cleanly, fast, precisely, and straight through concrete, steel, stone, composition material, or hard fiber when equipped with the appropriate abrasive or diamond blade. The slim line design of the saw allows cuts to be made within inches of a wall or an obstruction.
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 Trenchsaw operation, please consult your local supplier or Reimann &...
3 OPERATION Follow all the safety procedures in Chapter 1 of this manual and in the manual supplied with your hydraulic power unit. Failure to do this can cause equipment damage and/or personal injury. Make sure you are wearing all your safety equipment including approved NIOSH or MSHA respirators during dry cutting or a wet suit during wet cutting.
2. The following precautions must be observed when lifting the saw: Be sure of your footing. b. Keep hands off trigger to avoid accidental operation. 3. Insure the power supply is turned off. Adjust the blade guard to provide the best operator protection from the angle of the cut to be made.
3.4 SHUTDOWN AND STORAGE 1. To stop the saw, release the trigger. 2. AFTER the blade has stopped rotating, lay the saw on a flat surface. 3. Stop the hydraulic power source following the procedure in the respective instruction manual. 4.
4 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 4.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE RULES 1. Proper maintenance of the saw and related equipment requires timely adhering to all the guidelines given in this chapter. Proper maintenance is required to maintain the system in good condition and free of defects. 2.
3. Abrasive blades must have mounting blotters on both sides and be speed tested per ANSI B7.1 Safety Code specifications. DESTROY THE BLADE IF IT DOES NOT MEET ANSI B7.1 SPECIFICATIONS. Make sure the blotters are in good condition between the blade and flanges. The cushion provided by the blotters protects the blade from uneven strain.
5.2 TROUBLESHOOTING THE SAW The following chart is intended to assist with troubleshooting the TS14 Trenchsaw. While not all inclusive, the chart outlines the most common causes of a problem and the recommended course of action. The troubleshooting guide for the associated power supply is in the instruction manual specifically for this unit.
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Saw operates Leak in system. Tighten fittings. Inspect all hoses for leaks as described in erratically Section 3.1.1. REPLACE A LEAKING HOSE IMMEDIATELY. NEVER TRY TO REPAIR IT. Saw parts sticking or binding. Check for dirt or gummy deposits. Clean parts. Check for worn or damaged parts and replace as required.
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Saw operates, but Blade loose, spinning on arbor Insure cap screw and arbor nut are tightened securely as blade does not cut. shaft. described in Chapter 4. Blade installed opposite to Check for correct cutting rotation of blade. If installed manufacturer’s cutting incorrectly, remove and install correctly.
6 PARTS LIST The following parts list applies to the TS14 Trenchsaw only. The parts list for the hydraulic power source is in the separate manual supplied for this item. Each item number on the following parts list can be matched with the item number shown on the Figure 6-1 assembly drawing.
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Reimann & Georger Corporation Hoisting and Construction Products A. LIMITED WARRANTY Reimann & Georger Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants to the original purchaser (the “Buyer”) that all Reimann & Georger Hoisting and Construction products shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase.
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H. PROCEDURE FOR WARRANTY PERFORMANCE If the product fails to perform to the Manufacturer’s specifications, the Buyer must provide the Manufacturer with the applicable model and serial numbers, the date of purchase, and the nature of the problem. ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: 1.
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