Summary of Contents for terrasaw TS-400
- Page 1 OPERATOR’S / OWNER’S MANUAL MODELS TS-400, TS-500, TS-700B, TS-WSA For your safety please read all safety precautions in this manual before operating your Terrasaw.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Your Terrasaw provides you with quick, easy and versatile trenching when and where you need it! The Terrasaw digs rapidly with minimum ground and turf disturbance, which enables a very quick site cleanup. Before putting the Terrasaw to use, please read and follow all safety, assembly, operating and maintenance instructions. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Safety foot, leg, eye and ear protection should be worn at all times during operation of the Terrasaw trenching unit. In particular you must wear sturdy safety boots, preferably steel-capped, and keep feet well clear of the digging chain at all times. -
Page 4: Assembly Instructions
When tuning or testing your powerhead at high revs with a Terrasaw fitted, be sure to When tuning or testing the Terrasaw, be sure to point the blade away in a safe point the blade in a safe direction as chain will instantly rotate at high speed and may direction as chain will instantly rotate at high speed and may throw off mud, stones throw off mud, stones etc. - Page 5 Reassemble the power head side cover to the power head ensuring that the chain adjuster is engaged with the Terrasaw bar and lightly tighten retaining nuts. Using a screwdriver, adjust the drive chain so that the slack is taken up and a light finger...
- Page 6 (Fig. 8). that (will) attach the digging bar to the main block of the Terrasaw. (Fig Loop the digging chain around the nose sprocket of the digging bar (Fig. 7). Note: The digging...
- Page 7 Fig. 11 tighten the bolts (Fig 11). Your Terrasaw is now ready for operation! Please refer to both Note: The chain tension should allow correctly installed chain to sag approximately your Terrasaw and Powerhead half the height of the chain as measured in the middle of the bar (Fig 11).
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Page 8: Before You Start Trenching
See also maintenance, cleaning & storage section on page 11. Terrasaw Industries Ltd will not be liable for damage to any powerhead resulting from dust intake - refer warranty section. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you would like further advice or... -
Page 9: Using Your Terrasaw Tm : Some Useful Tips
When trenching freehand in particularly difficult soils the following technique is useful. Place the Terrasaw’s metal guard on the ground and use this as a ‘pivot point’. Using a pushing down motion on the top handle and a pulling up motion on the rear handle of the power head, allow the Terrasaw to dig to the depth you require. -
Page 10: Special Situations
However when digging in very compacted ground, hard clay pans etc. changing to the Terrasaw Alternative Dig Pattern Chain (refer pages 14 & 15) may be required. This pattern will assist in trench clearing. -
Page 11: Fuel Information
Fuel Information Mixing ratio 40:1 using high quality air cooled two stroke oil. Use 95 Octane fuel avoiding biofuels or octane boosters. Use freshly mixed fuel/oil. At all times keep fuel mix container out of direct sun. Mix only enough fuel for the job at hand. -
Page 12: Lubrication
Front Oil Tank - Do not fill with oil as powerhead does not dispense oil. See wax below. All bearings on your Terrasaw are of a special sealed type which do not require any lubrication or maintenance. Due to the harsh abrasive nature of soil trenching, it is advisable to avoid any oil, grease or other lubrication on the digging chain during use, as this will attract dirt and increase wear. -
Page 13: Tm Wheel Support Accessory
Before changing to a different notch, throttle off and allow your digging chain to come to rest so that you retain full control of the Terrasaw at all times. When trenching with this attachment fitted, allow the trencher to dig at a rate at which the soil type/conditions allow. -
Page 14: Service And Parts
Beyond this period you can order the required parts for convenient field or local replacement. Never attempt to fit other than genuine Terrasaw parts, or modify your Terrasaw in any way. Not only will this invalidate any warranty; it may cause a hazardous malfunction and result in injury to either the operator or bystanders. -
Page 15: Optional Digging Chain Tooth Patterns
Digging Chain Tooth Pattern : TS-500 (14 Teeth) The following diagram represents the entire length of chain - viewed from above. STANDARD PATTERN ALTERNATIVE PATTERN (For digging compacted ground - see also page 9) Direction of chain travel Note: When ordering replacement teeth specify dig tooth type (A,B,C,D). - Page 16 Digging Chain Tooth Pattern : TS-700B (20 Teeth) The following diagram represents the entire length of chain - viewed from above. STANDARD PATTERN ALTERNATIVE PATTERN (For digging compacted ground - see also page 9) Direction of chain travel Note: When ordering replacement teeth specify dig tooth type (A,B,C,D).
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Page 17: Warranty
Terrasaw product and/or any failure of or any fault in any Terrasaw product. By way of explanation, we are not liable if you cause or suffer damage, injury or loss when using a Terrasaw product.