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Greenlee Fairmont HCS513 Operation Manual

Greenlee Fairmont HCS513 Operation Manual

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Serial Codes FZH, GAJ, GAK, GAL, FZJ, GAM, and GAN
99931036 REV 3
OPERATION MANUAL
Chain Saws
HCS513 (49600)
HPS513 (49565)
HCS516 (49601)
HCS520 (49602)
Read and understand all of the instructions and
safety information in this manual before operating
or servicing this tool.
© 2007 Greenlee Textron Inc.
HCS816 (49566)
HCS820 (49603)
HCS824 (49604)
12/07

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  • Page 1 Serial Codes FZH, GAJ, GAK, GAL, FZJ, GAM, and GAN Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool. 99931036 REV 3 Chain Saws HCS816 (49566) HCS820 (49603) HCS824 (49604) © 2007 Greenlee Textron Inc. 12/07...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Repair Manual: Publication 99931850 All specifications are nominal and may change as design improvements occur. Greenlee Textron Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or misuse of its products. Super Spool™ is a trademark of Greenlee Textron.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company Skin injection hazard: Oil under pressure easily punctures skin causing serious injury, gan- grene or death. If you are injured by escaping oil, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Page 4 Failure to observe this warning could result in temporary breathing difficulty or serious injury. Greenlee / A Textron Company • Do not change accessories, inspect, adjust or clean tool when it is connected to a power source. Accidental start-up can result in serious injury.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Failure to observe these precautions can result in injury. Greenlee / A Textron Company Vibration hazard: Apply just enough pressure to do the work. Applying excess pressure to the tool can cause operator discomfort or temporary numbness.

  • Page 6: Identification

    Identification Greenlee / A Textron Company 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.

  • Page 7: Chain Saw Basics

    National Arborist Association at the address shown under Safety at the front of this manual. HAZARD PREVENTION The cutting action of this chain saw is performed by a chain-type blade driven at high speed by a powerful hydraulic motor. When used carefully and properly, the chain saw is a highly effective cutting tool.
  • Page 8 Hold the chain saw securely with both hands and maintain a firm, secure grip. • Bring the chain saw to full rpm before starting the cut. Maintain full rpm until the cut is completely finished. • Press spike rack against the limb or trunk.

  • Page 9: Compression And Tension

    • Plan and clear two emergency exit routes, in case the tree falls in an unexpected direction. Greenlee / A Textron Company COMPRESSION AND TENSION Any branch or log will have two forces acting on it — compression and tension. As the branch or log is cut, compression tends to push the two halves toward each other.

  • Page 10: Cutting Techniques

    Remove limbs from the upper side of the trunk only. Then proceed to Bucking. Greenlee / A Textron Company Bucking Bucking refers to cutting the fallen tree into short sections. Make the first bucking cut on the compression side, and make the second cut on the tension side.

  • Page 11: Handle Adjustment

    Step 1. Remove knobs and cover. 3. Remove the four 1/4–20 x .625 cap screws from the mount plate. Figure 13 Greenlee / A Textron Company 4. Set the handle to the new handle orientation. • • • 5. Apply a small amount of thread locking and sealing...

  • Page 12: Setting The Super Spool

    Pressure Port 9/16"–18 SAE O-ring Boss 3/4"–16 SAE O-ring Boss (smaller port) Greenlee / A Textron Company Connecting Hoses 1. Move the flow lever on the hydraulic power source to the OFF position. 2. Stop the hydraulic power source.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Hot surfaces can cause serious burns. Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death. Greenlee / A Textron Company Before operating the saw, read and understand the following explana- tions in this manual: •...
  • Page 14 Failure to observe this precaution can result in injury. Greenlee / A Textron Company • Check the operation of the automatic oiler fre- quently. See Checking and Setting the Automatic Chain Oiler in this manual.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Replace if necessary. 5. Install dust caps over the hydraulic ports when the tool is disconnected. Greenlee / A Textron Company Monthly 1. Perform a thorough inspection of the hydraulic hoses and fittings as described in publication 99930323, SAE J1273 (Hose and Hose Assemblies).

  • Page 16: Saw Chain And Bar Maintenance

    Figure 18 – Proper Chain Tension Approx. 4.4 Newtons (2 lb.) Greenlee / A Textron Company Adjusting Chain Tension 1. Loosen the two bar flange nuts. 2. Turn the saw chain tension adjusting screw until the proper tension is achieved, as follows: Pull the saw chain away from the bar (see the illustration) using approximately 4.4 newtons (2 lb)

  • Page 17: Ground

    7. Install the chain as shown in Figure 21. Adjust the tension of the chain as described under Adjusting Chain Tension. Greenlee / A Textron Company Figure 20 – Rim Sprocket and Sprocket Adapter Top View Side View 4455 Boeing Dr.

  • Page 18: Sharpening The Saw Chain

    Pitch “A”. Figure C Side Plate Angle Top Plate Cutting Angle “C” Greenlee / A Textron Company If using a filing guide or hand-held grinder, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions provided with the unit. Figure B Figure C...

  • Page 19: Ground

    1. See Figure 24. Support the file holder on the cutter top plate and depth gauge as shown. Figure 24 – Filing Cutters Greenlee / A Textron Company 2. See Figure 25. File the cutters on one side of the saw chain from the inside out. File on the forward stroke only.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Tool does not operate. Tool operates slowly or erratically. Trigger difficult to operate; trigger sticks when released. Chain runs in wrong direction. Greenlee / A Textron Company Probable Cause Improper power source. Hydraulic fluid level low. Incorrect hydraulic fluid viscosity.

  • Page 21: Specifications And Parts Manual

    Troubleshooting (cont’d) Problem Chain does not cut. Tool feels hot. Chain is difficult to rotate manually. Greenlee / A Textron Company Probable Cause Chain dull. Too much tension on the chain. Automatic oiler not lubricating chain and bar. Chain installed backward.

  • Page 22: Ground

    Fax: Canada 800-435-0786 Fax: International +1-815-397-7070 Fax: +1-815-397-9247 4455 Boeing Drive • Rockford, IL 61109-2988 • USA • 815-397-7070 • An ISO 9001 Company Greenlee Textron Inc. is a subsidiary of Textron Inc. www.greenlee.com 800-451-2632 815-397-1865 800-524-2853 Printed in USA...

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