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- Page 1 GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL HWP-200GS Heavy Duty Grapple Saw Halverson Wood Products, Inc 205 College Street Pine River, MN Ph. 218-587-2065...
- Page 2 CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on the purchase of a HWP-200GS Grapple Saw from Halverson Wood Products, Inc. This machine was built with the strength of the logging industry in mind! Please take time to read through this manual so you may better understand our commitment to safety and satisfaction.
- Page 3 The HWP-200GS is designed to operate with hydraulic pressure between 2850 psi and not to exceed 3000 psi. If the pressure is lower than 2850 psi your saw will perform poorly (stall out or chatter).
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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 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 MACHINE WHILE RUNNING. 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.
- Page 7 GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL GENERAL SAFETY • Maintain proper chain tension. Replace the drive sprocket when it has visible signs of wear for additional information see the Oregon® Mechanical Timber Harvesting Handbook. https://oregonproducts.com/pdfs/Harvester_HandbookA106976af.pdf...
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Page 8: 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 9: Replacing The Chain
GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL -Saw swivel head-Daily as used -Cylinders-As needed 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) -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL Reverse steps to mount new chain Note: Chain requires a 7/32” file to sharpen. 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... -
Page 11: Pin Connection
GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL - Too much down pressure - Adjust counter balance clockwise on the valve body.(see below) OILER WILL NOT OIL: - Low oil - Fill oil - Hose to saw bar is kinked - Straighten or replace or cut - Oiler is plugged - Clean check valve or replace OIL RESERVOIR DRAINS OUT OVERNIGHT... -
Page 12: Valve Body
GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL VALVE BODY Counter Balance Adjustment SPECS GRAPPLE HWP-200GS LENGTH 33" WIDTH 46" HEIGHT 41" WEIGHT 770 lbs MATERIAL 3/8" - 5/8" Steel HYDRAULICS -MINIMUM PRESSURE 2850 -FLOW 15 to 20gpm 1-Pressure, 1-Return 1-Case Drain -CONNECTIONS MAX LOG DIAMETER 27"... - Page 13 Specifically excluded are failures of and damage to any vehicle or other piece of equipment either rubber tired or tracked upon which the HWP-200GS is attached and any damage to the HWP-200GS caused by failure on a vehicle or other piece of equipment upon which the firewood processor is attached.
- Page 14 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 15 The remainder of the original warranty may be transferred to the subsequent owner of the HWP-125HDGS only by express written consent. Please report the transfer of ownership to Halverson Wood Products Inc. by phone at 218-587-2065 or by E-mail at halversonwoodproducts@halversonwp.com...
- Page 16 GRAPPLE SAW MANUAL E-mail: halversonwoodproducts@halversonwp.com...
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