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- Page 1 GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL HWP-125HDGS Heavy Duty Grapple Saw www.halversonwoodproducts.com Halverson Wood Products, Inc 205 College Street Pine River, MN Ph. 218-587-2065...
- Page 2 GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL INDEX ∙ General Safety ∙ Installation ∙ Operating Sequence ∙ Adjustments & Control Functions ∙ Precautions ∙ Replacing the Chain ∙ Trouble Shooting ∙ Specifications ∙ Warranty...
- Page 3 Please take time to read through this manual so you may better understand our commitment to safety and satisfaction. The HWP-125HDGS grapple saw is designed to operate with a standard auxiliary hydraulic flow of 15 to 20 gallons per minute (GPM). A flow rate of over 20 GPM will exceed the saw motor capabilities and can cause premature failure.
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Page 4: General Safety
GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL GENERAL SAFETY GRAPPLE SAW CAPABILITIES AND LIMITS - Used to process logs, do not use for other purposes. - Process only wood that is within the recommended size limits. - Process one log at a time. - Do not modify the grapple saw except as noted in this manual. - Make sure all skid steer safety devices are in working order. - Page 5 GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL GENERAL SAFETY 50 Feet Keep everyone at least away from machine while in operation!! Operating this grapple saw safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of serious injury or death. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this log splitter.
- Page 6 GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL GENERAL SAFETY Chain Shot What is chain shot? Chain shot is the high velocity separation and ejection of a piece or pieces of cutting chain from the end of a broken chain in mechanized timber harvesting. Chain shot exposes both machine operators and bystanders to a risk of serious injury or death.
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Page 7: Installation
GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL INSTALLATION Fitting the Grapple to the Skid Steer 1) Engage the upper portion of the skid steer’s quick-attach mount, and then rotate the mount into position against the grapples main mounting plate. 2) Lock the pins or wedges to secure the grapple to the skid steer mount. Make sure the locks, pins or wedges are fully engaged into the slots on the grapple mount. -
Page 8: Replacing The Chain
GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL Replacing the Chain STEP ONE: While holding the saw down button, lower bar half way down. STEP TWO: Shut skid steer motor off. STEP THREE: Remove plate. (See picture to right) STEP FOUR: Loosen saw clamp bolts.(See picture below) STEP FIVE: Turn the tension screw 4-5 turns to loosen chain (see below) - Page 9 GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL Trouble Shooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION SAW STALLS WHEN LOWERED: -RPM too low -Rev the motor -Bar is not getting oil -Check; tank, check valve, bar oil canal through the bar holder to the saw bar -Too much down pressure -Adjust counter balance clockwise on the valve body.(see below) How to clean or...
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Page 10: Valve Body
GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL VALVE BODY 14 PIN CONNECTION Counter Balance Adjustment SPECS GRAPPLE HWP-125GS LENGTH 33" WIDTH 46" HEIGHT 41" WEIGHT 770 lbs MATERIAL 3/8" - 5/8" Steel HYDRAULICS -MINIMUM PRESSURE 2850 -FLOW 15 to 20gpm -CONNECTIONS 1-Pressure, 1-Return 1-Case Drain MAX LOG DIAMETER 27"... - Page 11 Specifically excluded are failures of and damage to any vehicle or other piece of equipment either rubber tired or tracked upon which the HWP-125HDGS is attached and any damage to the HWP-125HDGS caused by failure on a vehicle or other piece of equipment upon which the firewood processor is attached.
- Page 12 Inc. firewood processors and grapple saws. In the event that the above warranty fails to correct purchaser’s performance problems caused by defects in workmanship and or materials, purchaser’s exclusive remedy shall be limited to payment by Halverson Wood Products Inc. of actual damages in an amount not to exceed the cost of the HWP-125HDGS grapple saw.
- Page 13 • I have received the HWP-125HDGS Operations/Safety Manual • I have read and understand the HWP-125HDGS Operations/Safety Manual • Halverson Wood Products Inc. accepts no responsibility for misuse of the HWP-125HDGS Grapple Saw. • Any modifications to the HWP-125HDGS Grapple Saw not performed by authorized service technicians will void Warranty.
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