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Mecanil Products
MECANIL SG220 / SG280
Manual
GENERATION 2
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  • Page 1 Mecanil Products MECANIL SG220 / SG280 Manual GENERATION 2 All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to alteration. Mecanil Oy Ab can not be held responsible for possible type errors or inconsistencies in this spare parts list.
  • Page 2: Model

    SG280 A RC-M G2 Wireless control with pushbuttons that can be installed in joystick. • Incl. collecting unit (multi-tree handling). Notes ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the speed of the saw bar ....................Lubrication points ........................... Hydraulics ..........................Valve set ............................Hydraulic schematic ........................Valve for collecting unit ........................Electronics ..........................Electronics schematic ........................MRemote 1.0 logic ......................... Technical data ........................www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 4 Measurements SG220 ........................Measurements SG280 ........................Technical data - wireless control ....................Instructions for pairing transmitter to receiver ................Warranty conditions ......................Declaration of conformity ...................... Form - Warranty application ....................www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 5: We Thank

    Mecanil SG220 or Mecanil SG280 grapple saw. The Mecanil SG220 and SG280 grapple saw is a grapple suitable for felling of trees and branches on sensitive areas such as in park areas, near power liness and other similar areas. The grapple saw also works well to fell eg.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    The tilt function is equipped with a shock valve to prevent overloading the cylinders and other breakage. The cylinder for the grapple claws is equipped with a load holding valve. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 7: Instructions For Safe Operation

    The valve prevents the the grapple from opening (and dropping the load) in case of a hose break.
 Uninstall the valve, if the grapple saw will be used to fell whole trees that will be cut at ground level. (Forestry harvesters, forwarders, excavators or similar). www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 8: Description Of Labels / Warning Labels

    Make sue you always have a clear view of the working area. Negligence may lead to severe or fatal injuries. Usage of safety gear Always use appropriate safety gear to avoid injuries during your work. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 9: Placement Of Labels On The Product

    Placement of labels on the product Crush risk Saw warning Chain lubrication oil The label indicates where to fill lubrication oil. Serial number badge Information: Model, serial number, capacity and year of production. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 10: Installation

    Uninstall the valve, if the grapple saw will be used to fell whole trees that will be cut at ground level. (Forestry harvesters, forwarders, excavators or similar). The machine must always be shut down when servicein or doing maintenance work on the grapple saw! www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 11 Note! No bleed line (from saw motor) needed. NOTE! All machines are different.
 Different machines have different hydraulic pressure and flow. Please contact the dealer or manufacturer for more information. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 12: Contents Of The Delivery

    If the grapple saw is ordered with rotator and link, the delivery will also include bolts for installation as well as hydraulic fittings for the grapple hoses to rotator. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 13: Radio Control - Transmitter With Separate Pushbuttons And Collectin Unit (A Rc-M)

    If the grapple saw is ordered with rotator and link, the delivery will also include bolts for installation as well as hydraulic fittings for the grapple hoses to rotator. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 14: Cable Control - Without Collecting Unit

    Power feed If the grapple saw is ordered with rotator and link, the delivery will also include bolts for installation as well as hydraulic fittings for the grapple hoses to rotator. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 15: Basic Installation Instructions

    The grapple saw will also work with less oil flow but the saw will run slower. If fast connectors are used on the hydraulic hoses, use one dimension bigger connectors in comparison to the hoses, as fast connectors often restrict oil flow significantly.
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  • Page 16 flow to the grapple saw. 
 
 The fittings for the grapple functions may also be connected from the bottom of the rotator (depending on the rotator model). www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 17 This can be done in many ways depending on what kind of base machine the grapple saw is installed on. This is to prevent the need to change the whole cable if a break were to occur. Some examples. Example 1: Example 2: Example 3: www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 18: Take In Use - Handheld Remote (Rc-T)

    For example, even if it’s the end of your work day when the battery runs out, do not leave it connected. As the grapple saw’s electrical system still is active and could deep-discharge the battery. Deep-discharging a LiFePo4 battery may destroy the cells indefinitely. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 19 Install a small plate to the side of the canes remote, where the grapple saw’s remote can be placed. The grapple open / close functions are controlled by the original control for the crane. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 20: Take In Use - Remote With Push Buttons (Rc-M) With Or Without Collecting Unit

    For example, even if it’s the end of your work day when the battery runs out, do not leave it connected. As the grapple saw’s electrical system still is active and could deep-discharge the battery. Deep-discharging a LiFePo4 battery may destroy the cells indefinitely. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 21 For example on the back of the seat. From here it’s easy to install the pushbuttons where you wish. Install the pushbuttons by your own preference. Example: Tilt up, tilt down collecting unit Connect the power feed to the transmitter. 12V or 24V. Red cable Black cable www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 22: Take In Use - Cable Control With Push Buttons, With Or Without Collecting Unit (A)

    Grapple open function will also allow the tilt up and down functions to run. For safety reasons, the saw will only run with grapple close function activated. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 23 Install the pushbuttons by your own preference. Example: Tilt up, tilt down collecting unit Connect power to the control box. Red cable Yellow cable - www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 24: Control With The Cranes Own Remote

    Cranes Wireless remote receiver. Installed in the truck. Cranes remote transmitter Crane with wireless control This example is of an installation on: Crane: Palfinger 72002 Performance Cranes remote: Scanreco P2 www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 25 • Check which switch is connected to which button on the remote receiver on the truck. • Then connect the right output on the receiver to the right input on the SG220/280 transmitter. • See next page. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 26 However the channels are to be kept separate. Any input can be assigned to any channel on the transmitter, as long as it’s grouped to the same common connector (1 or 7). www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 27: Use And Maintenance

    
 This applies to the use when cutting trees in pieces from top and downward (when installed on mobile cranes, knuckle boom cranes, tele-handlers etc.). www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 28: Check After First Use

    See how to tension the belt on pages 30-31. Make sure all hydraulic fittings and hoses are tight, to prevent oil leaks. Also check tension on all bolts for the linkage from crane to grapple (rotator). www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 29: Daily Use And Maintenance

    The oil tank volume is approx. 2,5 l (0.65 US gal). This symbol is visible on the unit. It indicates where to fill lubrication oil. The tank is integrated in the tilt unit. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 30: Tensioning The Drive Belt

    Losen the bolts for the saw motor (qty. 2) Marked with green arrows. Tension the belt by tightening the indicated nut just inside the saw cassette. Check that the tension is correct. Se next page. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 31: Check Tension Of The Belt After Tensioning Or Replacement

    firm hand. You should also be able to turn the bigger belt wheel (may be very heavy when the chain is tight). www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 32: Tensioning The Saw Chain

    Tensioining the chain by excentric movement. Loosen the two nuts. Tension the chain by hand, this should be enough. Alternatively the same wrench which fits the nuts will fit the tensioner also. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 33: Replacing Saw Bar And Saw Chain

    4. Loosen the nuts for the saw bar further (if necessary). See that the two pins from the chain tensioner are outside the saw bar and pull off the saw bar. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 34 3. Then turn the nut for the pulley downward until the chain is on. 
 
 4. Tighten the two nuts for the saw bar.
 
 
 
 
 
 5. Finally tension the chain as mentioned on page 32. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 35: Adjusting The Speed Of The Saw Bar

    When turning the valve inward, the oil to the cylinder is restricted which slows down the saw bar. NOTE! If the saw bar comes out too fast, reduce the speed to prevent damage to the saw motor. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 36: Lubrication Points

    Lubrication points Lubricate the saw bar attachment in 80-100 h intervals. Lubrication points on the collecting unit: www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 37: Hydraulics

    Hydraulics Valve set Description Valve block Checkvalve Checkvalve Directional valve Double pressure restriction valve Pressure measurement Restrictor www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 38: Hydraulic Schematic

    Hydraulic schematic www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 39: Valve For Collecting Unit

    Valve for collecting unit Desription Valve block Pressure reduction valve Directional valve Pressure measurement Solenoid www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 40: Electronics

    Electronics Electronics schematic SG220 G2 & SG280 G2 (cable control) SG220 RC-T G2 & SG280 RC-T G2 (handheld wireless remote) SG220 A G2 & SG280 A G2 (cable control) www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 41: Mremote 1.0 Logic

    5 (+) Not in use 6 (+) Not in use 7 (+) Not in use 8 (+) Not in use 9 (+) Not in use 10 (+) Not in use www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 42: Technical Data

    ø 630 mm ø 630 mm ø 630 mm ø 630 mm Trucks
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 Can be installed on Forwarders
 Forwarders
 Forwarders
 Forwarders
 Excavators Excavators Excavators Excavators www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 43: Measurements Sg220

    Measurements SG220 www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 44: Measurements Sg280

    Measurements SG280 www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 45: Technical Data - Wireless Control

    -20 to +55 °C / -4 to +130 F On/off-switch The picture is for illustrative purposes Function Customizable, up to 10 button only, the actual product may differ from input this. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 46 Momentary, Toggling, Interlocking/ preset Antenna 1 integrated Temperature -20 to +55 °C / -4 to +130 F The picture is for illustrative purposes only, the actual product may differ from this. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 47: Instructions For Pairing Transmitter To Receiver

    Release the “Select”-button.
 All transmitters are now erased from the memory. NOTE! If the “Function” LED on the receiver blinks red, one or more transmitters are paired to the receiver. www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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  • Page 48: Warranty Conditions

    In the case of warranty repairs, take pictures of the faulty part, fill out the warranty application and send it to Mecanil Oy Ab with the parts order and pictures. The new parts will be shipped with an invoice. 
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  • Page 49: Declaration Of Conformity

    Grapple saw Model: ___________________________________________________________ Serial number: ___________________________________________________________ Manufacturer: Mecanil Oy Ab, Valtatie 565, 07880 Liljendal, FINLAND is manufactured in agreement with the machine directive 2006/42/EC and can be used on another product forming a complete machine Liljendal, Finland ___________________________________ ___________________________________...
  • Page 50: Form - Warranty Application

    Description of the failure Repairs Service hours Service costs Failed parts Art. nr. Description Price Other Service done by Notes for accepting warranty Accepted Comments Work hours Parts Total to be credited www.mecanilproducts.com 
 
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