Operation - Greenlee 43180 Instruction Manual

Operation

Electric shock hazard:
• This tool was tested to meet OSHA
1910.269 (dry test) when manufac-
tured. It must be properly cleaned
and maintained to ensure contin-
ued non-conductive properties.
When using this unit near energized
electrical lines, use only certified
non-conductive hoses and proper
personal protective equipment.
• Keep fiberglass extension clean and
dry when working around energized
electrical lines.
Accumulated oil, dirt, and moisture
increase the conductive properties
of the tool.
Failure to observe these warnings
could result in severe injury or death.
Do not disconnect tool, hoses, or fittings while the
power source is running or if the hydraulic fluid is
hot. Hot hydraulic fluid could cause serious burns.
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.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
The saw blade continues to rotate after the trigger
is released. Do not retract or lay the saw down until
blade stops moving.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
Do not use this saw for cutting or clearing at ground
level. If the blade contacts the ground or other solid
object, the operator can lose control of the saw and
the blade can shatter. Operator can be injured by
flying debris.
Failure to observe this warning could result in severe
injury or death.
Greenlee / A Textron Company
43180 Overhead Circular Saw
Emergency stop procedure:
1. Release the control lever.
2. Shut off the hydraulic power source.
Pre-Operation
Refer to the "Identification" section.
1. Stop power source.
2. Hand stop (6) must be positioned between saw
head (8) and your hand on fiberglass extension
(5), preferably located 35" from trigger handle (2).
3. Connect hydraulic hoses from power source to tool.
Start power source.
4. It is recommended that power source be allowed to
run (idle) for a few minutes to warm hydraulic reser-
voir fluid. Actuating tool intermittently will reduce
time required to warm fluid to an efficient operating
temperature.
5. Always operate newly mounted blades on saw
for one minute to ensure proper blade applica-
tion before cutting any material.
Operation
Refer to the "Identification" section.
1. Grasp fiberglass extension (5) with one hand and
trigger handle (2) with your opposite hand.
2. Position saw in approximate area to make the
desired cut.
3. To start saw, move trigger interlock latch (3) and
press (squeeze) trigger (4).
4. Feed rotating blade into work using a straight,
steady, constant pressure. Do not "bump", jam, or
force blade into work, or twist blade in saw cut.
5. Feed blade through work as fast as possible without
slowing blade in cut. Blades operated at speeds
significantly below efficient speed or if fed through
cut too slowly will generate excessive heat, resulting
in rapid blade wear and/or blade breakage.
6. To stop saw, release trigger (4).
7. After blade has stopped rotating, lay saw on a flat
surface or hang up saw using hook (7).
8. Hook (7) may be used to assist in clearing cut
branches only if blade is not rotating.
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