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Operation & Maintenance 2100 Series Fire Rescue Saw Model CE2165RS • Model CE2171RS ® MULTI-CUT FIRE RESCUE SAWS ®...
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CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS Your Cutters Edge Shipping Carton Should Include the Following: (A) Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw (B) Warranty card (C) Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw Operations Manual (D) Chainsaw Operators Manual (E) Chainsaw Safety Manual (F) Illustrated Parts List (G) Cutters Edge Bar &...
CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS/ Operation & Maintenance Table of Contents Introduction ..............3 Kickback Warning ............3 Visual Description ............4 Part One Familiarization of Operation ..........5 Installing Bar and Chain ........... 6 Starting ................ 9 Installing Guard Depth Gauge ..........12 Part Two Maintenance ..............
Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saws are essentially modified chainsaws their use and applications differ substantially. This manual is provided to assist you in learning the safe and proper set-up, start-up and maintenance of your new Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw.
CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS/ The Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saws are shipped fully assembled. The 12”, 16” and 20” RS Models come with a ® ® protective scabbard covering the BULLET CHAIN. The GUARD/DEPTH GAUGE...
CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS Part One: FAMILIARIZATION OF OPERATION THE CHAIN BRAKE The chain brake is designed to stop the rotation of the chain in less than one-twentieth of a second. If kickback should occur, the violent reverse Fig. 1.
CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS/ REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN REMOVE CLUTCH COVER Using the scrench tool loosen the two clutch cover bar mount nuts Shown in Fig. 4. Fig. 4. Clutch Cover Bar Mount Nuts Remove Chain and Guide Bar from the saw.
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CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION Wearing gloves or using a rag to protect your hand, pull up on the tip of the guide bar. While holding up the guide bar tip, tighten the chain tension adjustment screw (Fig. 6 on page 6) by turning it clockwise.
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WARNING! prevent the buildup of tars on the chain. We point and does not reduce recommend the use of Cutters Edge Bar & Chain tar buildup on the chain. Oil for its excellent lubricating and anti-sling properties. This oil has been developed to...
THE MOMENTARY CONTACT SWITCH Before starting the saw, you should know how to stop it. The Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw is equipped with a momentary contact switch that is always in the “on” position (Fig 12). To stop the saw, push and hold the momentary contact switch to the right.
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CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS/ WARM START (Engine still warm from previous use) (1) Pull starter handle until saw starts. NOTE You must depress the safety lock on top of the handle (Figs. 14 & 15) to be able to engage the trigger.
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CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS BREAKING IN THE ENGINE Proper breaking in of the engine is a crucial step in the set-up of your saw. This procedure allows the cylinder to coat with WARNING! oil and seat the piston ring properly.
, whether you ® the chain. Even when retracted and set for specific are installing it on a new Cutters Edge Saw or depths of cut, the Guard/Depth Gauge covers all but upgrading an older Cutters Edge Saw. the chain exposed for cutting.
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CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS nstalling The Tool-Less Guard/Depth Gauge ® The Inner Section Place the inner section over the chain and guide bar, sliding the mounting slots (A) onto the locking key (B) and mounting bolt (C) on the guard deflector. Push down to lock in place.
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CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS/ Operation of the Tool-Less Guard/Depth Gauge ® (Fig. 21) To adjust the Guard/Depth Gauge, if the saw is running, first set the saw’s chain brake. Loosen the adjusting knob and slide the outer section to the desired setting.
CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS Part Two: MAINTENANCE After each use, your Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw should be cleaned and inspected. We recommend you develop a departmental standard operation procedure (SOP) for periodic inspection, testing and maintenance of your Fire Rescue Saw.
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CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS/ THE GUIDE BAR Remove the guide bar and wipe debris from it. Clean out the chain groove using a bar cleaning tool or a putty knife (Fig. 27). If there is excess tar or Fig. 27. Cleaning bar groove debris buildup on the bar, clean it off with solvent.
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CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS THE POWER HEAD Inspect and clean the power head. (Fig. 31) Wipe all debris and foreign matter from the power head, making sure to clean carefully around the clutch. Make sure the oil slot on the power head is clear and open.
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CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS/ CLEANING THE COOLING FINS ON THE CYLINDER Remove the carburetor compartment cover by first opening the two carburetor compartment latches (1 & 2) and remove the top of the compartment that includes the main filter. Next, loosen the two screws;...
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Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saws are designed specifically for fire department use and are exceptional tools. However, as with all tools, they have their limitations. With proper care, and especially common sense, your Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw will give you many years of outstanding performance and reliability.
SIZE: 404 Pitch .063 Gauge Cutters Edge bar & chain oil, bar scabbard (saws without D6 & D8 only) **Note 1: Equivalent noise level is, according to ISO 7182 and ISO *Note 2: Equivalent vibration level is, according to ISO 7505, calculated as the...
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SIZE: 404 Pitch .063 Gauge Cutters Edge bar & chain oil, bar scabbard (saws without D6 & D8 only) **Note 1: Equivalent noise level is, according to ISO 7182 and ISO *Note 2: Equivalent vibration level is, according to ISO 7505, calculated as the...
As Limited Below, Edge Industries, Inc., warrant to the original retail purchaser that this Cutters Edge Saw is free from defects in materials and workmanship and agree to repair and/or replace any defective saw part or component free of charge as follows: 1.
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Division of Edge Industries, Inc. Cutters Edge Offices East Coast Service Center P.O. Box 846 Eastern Fire Equipment Services 3855 23rd Street 326 Pleasant View Rd. Baker City, Oregon 97814 New Cumberland, PA 17070 Telephone: 541-524-9999 Tel: 717-412-7746 Fax: 541-524-9996 Email: office@efesinc.com...
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