ICS 890F4, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATOR MANUAL WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU USE THIS EQUIPMENT Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in fire serious injury or...

Page 2: ...rt Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES SYMBOLS AND LABELS ICS 890F4 NAMES AND TERMS PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 3: ...SO 6531 Machinery for Forestry Portable hand held chain saws Vocabulary ISO6531 1999 Clause 2 2 1 chain saw power driven tool designed to cut wood with a saw chain and consisting of an integrated comp...

Page 4: ...OF WARNING LEVELS IMPORTANT Indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which if not avoide...

Page 5: ...large quantities of heat In fact their heats of combustion which are over 18 000 BTU lb 2327 kJ kg are comparable to fuel oil WARNING CAUTION WORK AREA SAFETY Keep bystanders away from work area Set...

Page 6: ...atory and or nerve damage to the extremities especially in cold temperatures Reynaud s Disease If you experience tingling numbness pain or changes in skin color particularly in your fingers hands or w...

Page 7: ...nd concrete slurry Side cover Baffle drain Mud flap Mud flap bracket Chain Catcher Trigger interlock Use only Genuine ICS replacement parts Use of unauthorized aftermarket parts may result in injury o...

Page 8: ...ool without solid footing and firm hand grip Failure to observe these precautions can result in serious injury Fluids escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin WARNING Do not exceed 12 GPM 45 LPM...

Page 9: ...KBACK Kickback can cause severe injuries TWO HANDED HOLD Operate the power cutter with two hands securely gripping both handles WEAR LONG PANTS Wear long pants when operating the power cutter WEAR FOO...

Page 10: ...pets Chain catcher A device for retaining the chain if it breaks or derails Chain pitch The distance between any three consecutive rivets on the chain divided by two Chain tensioning screw An adjustme...

Page 11: ...e bottom of the rear handle to protect the operator in case the chain breaks or derails Does not meet ISO 14982 Requirements Side cover The component on the powerhead that covers the drive sprocket an...

Page 12: ...Product Identification PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Chain tensioning screw Front handle Rear handle Water shut off valve Bar slot Bar studs Chain catcher WallWalker Guidebar Mud flap Powerhead Rear hand gu...

Page 13: ...ICS Blount International Inc REV072517 P N 566594 890F4 OPERATOR MANUAL 13 Product Identification Direction of hydraulic flow Water hose Hydraulic Supply Quick Disconnect Hydraulic Return Quick Disco...

Page 14: ...g are the basic instructions for guidebar and diamond chain installation and tensioning Never perform any maintenance or adjustments on the power cutter while the hydraulic power source is connected I...

Page 15: ...GUIDEBAR AND DIAMOND CHAIN INSTALLATION TENSIONING Unpacking Assembly STEP 2 Loosen the side cover nuts and remove the side cover and bar retaining plate STEP 3 Turn the chain tensioning screw counter...

Page 16: ...Assembly GUIDEBAR AND DIAMOND CHAIN INSTALLATION TENSIONING STEP 4 Place the bar onto the studs without engaging tensioner pin Assure bar is in contact with the drive sprocket STEP 5 Install the chai...

Page 17: ...Engage the tensioner pin into the bar Make sure all of the drive links are inside the top and bottom bar grooves then pre tension the chain STEP 7 Install the bar retaining plate over the bar studs As...

Page 18: ...TIGHT CHAIN TOO LOOSE CORRECT CHAIN TENSION STEP 9 Continue to lift up on the nose of the bar and firmly tighten the side cover nuts using the scrench approximately 20 25 ft lbs 27 33 Nm Improper torq...

Page 19: ...oose the chain could be thrown off of the bar or allow the sprocket to turn without turning the chain which will damage the drive links IMPORTANT WARNING Improper chain tension can lead to breakage of...

Page 20: ...ent NOTE Local and or regional regulation can vary widely It is the responsibility of the operator to wear appropriate dust protection applicable in their area and suitable to the application Insuffic...

Page 21: ...r Guidebar not bent or otherwise damaged such as rails dished and uneven Nose sprocket not excessively worn or broken and turns freely Diamond chain does not have loose rivets chassis or drive link da...

Page 22: ...ncluding hard hat eye protection hearing protection non slip safety boots gloves Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing Adequate water supply and pressure Minimum flow 1 gpm 4 lpm Minimum water pressure...

Page 23: ...electrical equipment fans pumps vacuums etc are properly grounded and certified for use in the intended environment Always wear protective clothing At a minimum always wear eye protection and or face...

Page 24: ...ht IMPORTANT WARNING CAUTION Do not allow workpiece to pinch the guidebar and chain or rapid pushback could result Always cut bottom of opening first and assure workpiece is secure and does not shift...

Page 25: ...ion guide in this manual page 32 2 Outline the cut with a permanent marker for a visual cutting guide WARNING 3 Avoid pinching the guidebar and chain by using shims or other anchoring devices to stabi...

Page 26: ...ENGLISH Operation CONCRETE MASONRY CUTTING Recommended Concrete Cutting Techniques 2 Cut down to open slot 5 Reengage WallWalker and repeat Steps 3 and 4 3 Insert WallWalker rotate rear handle up to...

Page 27: ...ter cut and more quickly enable the use of the WallWalker When cutting heavy rebar slowly rock the power cutter so that you re always cutting concrete as well as steel This will help keep the diamonds...

Page 28: ...or other hazardous materials Always support the pipe on both sides of the cut to assure the cut remains open throughout the cutting operation including when the cut is finished An improperly supported...

Page 29: ...r cutter spray the entire power cutter body chain guidebar and drive sprocket with lightweight oil Using lightweight oil on the power cutter will minimize rust and help reduce slurry build up AFTER EA...

Page 30: ...power cutter from the power source Remove the side cover bar retainer plate guidebar and diamond chain Remove snap ring from shaft Slide drive sprocket off shaft Slide new sprocket onto shaft Replace...

Page 31: ...bar groove replace the guidebar Check the guidebar for straightness Proper chain tension will extend guidebar life Under some circumstances especially low water pressure the sprocket nose can wear out...

Page 32: ...RCE4 Premium S Faster Cutting Speed FORCE4 Abrasive Ideal for brick block PowerGrit For Utility Pipe 890F4 Consumables 10 in 25 cm 15 in 38 cm 20 in 50 cm 25 in 63 cm FORCE4 Diamond Chain p n 531743 p...

Page 33: ...ket PREMATURE CHAIN STRETCH Initial chain tension too tight Bar nose buried in cut Not enough water pressure The minimum water pressure required is 1 5 bar 20 psi Chain comes in contact with ground di...

Page 34: ...g chain 6 500 rpm avg free running 5 800 sfm avg free running chain Torque 7 0 ft lbs 9 6 Nm 10 0 ft lbs 13 5 Nm Horsepower 1 6 hp 4 5 kW 8 hp 6 0 kW Guaranteed Sound Power Level Lwa 2 107 dB A K 0 2...

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