Summary of Contents for Cutters Edge 2000 Series
- Page 1 CE 2071 RS-20" CE 2065 RS/D6 CUTTERS EDGE ® FIRE RESCUE SAWS Operation & Maintenance 2000 SERIES ... CE2065RS AND CE2071 RS AND GUARD DEPTH GAUGE® SERIES CE2065 RS/D6... D8 CE2071 RS/D6... D8...
- Page 2 CUTTERS EDGEÆ FIRE RESCUE SAW BULLET® CHAIN GUARD/DEPTH GAUGE® Copyright ©1998 Edge Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.
- Page 3 CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS Operation & Maintenance Cutters Edge P.O. Box 846 3855 23rd Street Baker City, Oregon 97814...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
2 / CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS CUTTERS EDGE® FIRE RESCUE SAWS Operation & Maintenance Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ................3 KICKBACK WARNING ..............4 DESCRIPTION .................. 5 Part One SET-UP ..................6-14 D6 & D8 GUARD / DEPTH GAUGE Part Two OPERATION ................ -
Page 5: Introduction
Edge Fire Rescue Saws are essentially modified chain saws, their use and applications differ substantially. This manual is provided to assist you in learning the safe and proper set-up, operation and maintenance of your new Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw. However, you should not attempt to use this tool without knowledge of the safe and proper application of power saws in fighting fires. - Page 6 Cutters Edge builds several safety devices into their saws, but you should not rely exclusively upon these safety devices. As a Fire Rescue saw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury: 1) With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
- Page 7 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® on the D6 and D8 Models covers the BULLET®...
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Page 8: Part One
6 / CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS Part One Set-Up This section will cover assembly of the saw and preparation for operation. All necessary tools and equipment have been included with your saw. THE CHAIN BRAKE The chain brake is designed to stop the rotation of the chain in less than one-twentieth of a second. - Page 9 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 7 THE CHAIN COMPONENTS THE BAR PLATES Before installing the chain, take a moment to become famil- Remove the outer bar plate. Note that the two bar plates i ar with the components of the BULLET CHAIN (Fig. 7). are similar (Fig.
- Page 10 If the chain does not move smoothly i.e., catches or requires excessive force to move, Mix Cutters Edge Synthetic 2-Cycle Oil at 100:1 it is too tight. At proper tension, the chain is in full contact and petroleum-based 2-cycle oils at 50:1 Cutters with the bar along the bottom rails, there is no "sag".
- Page 11 NOTE: Do not start the saw with the chain brake engaged. We recommend the use of Cutters Edge Bar & Chain Oil for Be sure the chain brake is disengaged by pulling its excellent lubricating and anti-sling properties. This oil...
- Page 12 10 /CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS Once it is cool enough to handle, readjust the chain to the proper tension. NOTE Note that you must depress the safety lock on top of the handle to be able to pull the trigger (Fig. 14).
- Page 13 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 11 CUTTERS EDGE® D-8 & D-6 GUARD/DEPTH GAUGE® Installation, Operation & Maintenance CUTTERS EDGE® D-8 & D-6 GUARD/DEPTH GAUGE® D-8 fits 20"bar, has8"maximum cutting depth. D-6 fits 16"bar, has6"maximum cutting depth.
- Page 14 Cutters Edge D-8, whether you are Now align the holes in the flange of the D-8 with the holes i nstalling it on a new Cutters Edge Saw or upgrading your i n the saw's guard/deflector. Carefully insert and tighten the older Cutters Edge Saw.
- Page 15 Retighten the bar nuts, then slide the D-8 out to its full extension. Cutting deeper than the D-8 setting Your Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw with the D-8 Guard/ Depth Gauge installed is now ready for use. Even with the D-8 set to a pre-determined depth you can...
- Page 16 1. Set the chain brake on to lock the chain and bar in position. If you should have questions about the installation, opera- tion or maintenance of your D-8 or any Cutters Edge prod- 2. Remove the adjusting knob. uct, call our service department at 1-800-433-3716.
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Page 17: Part Two
The basic rules for safe operation of your Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw include: 1) Wear full turn-outs with gloves, face shield or goggles. - Page 18 16 / CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS When ready to begin cutting, choose a position that is safe and comfortable. Cut with the saw held to one side of IMPORTANT your body, locking your top elbow, if possible. Avoid cutting Always operate the saw with a minimum of two with the saw directly in line with or across your body.
- Page 19 For more informa- tion about the principles and techniques of Fire Rescue, please refer to the Cutters Edge Training Video and its sup- plemental manual. We also recommend the book "VENTI- LATION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES" by Battalion Chief John Mittendorf.
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Page 20: Operation
28). Fig. 30. Trench cut. CUTTING OTHER MATERIALS Your Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw may be used to cut many other materials such as downed trees, storm dam- Fig. 28. Use the rafters as the pivot points. age, cutting shoring and cribbing, removal of rubble from... -
Page 21: Part Three
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 19 Part Three Maintenance After use, your Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw should be cleaned and inspected. We recommend that you develop a CHAIN REPAIR AND SHARPENING departmental standard operating procedure (SOP) for peri- odic inspection, testing and maintenance of your Fire To have Cutters Edge repair or sharpen your chain, Rescue saw. - Page 22 20 /CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAWS NOTE Your Titanium Rollemose guide bar has a sealed bearing in the nose and no lubrication is necessary. THE POWER HEAD Now inspect and clean the power head. Wipe all debris and foreign matter from the power head, making sure to clean carefully around the clutch.
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Page 23: Maintenance
NOTE I f you should have questions about the operation and/or maintenance of your Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saw, call If you use solvent to clean around the clutch and drive sprocket area, inject two or three pumps of our service department at 1-800-433-3716. -
Page 24: Specifications
Guard/Depth Gauge Guard/Depth Gauge ter oil kit, Cutters Edge 2-cycle oil mix, Cutters filter oil kit, Cutters Edge 2-cycle oil mix, Cutters MATERIAL Edge bar & chain oil, bar scabbard (saws with- MATERIAL Edge bar &... -
Page 25: Warranty
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. - Page 26 NOTES...
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Page 27: Order Forms
ORDER FORM VENTILATION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES by John Mittendorf Please send me ( ) copy (copies) of Ventilation Methods and Techniques. Name: Street: City, State & Zip: Phone: Amount Enclosed: VISA/MasterCard #: Exp. Date: Each manual is $20.00 plus $2.20 shipping. Mail this completed order form to: For Credit Card Orders, call: Fire Technology Services... - Page 28 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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