CUTTERS EDGE Ventilation Saws CE-670-FDV SERIES AND GUARD/DEPTH GAUGE SERIES CE-670-FDV/D6 CE-670-FDV/D8
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Cutters Edge Ventilation Saws Operation & Maintenance CUTTERS EDGE P.O.
Cutters Edge Ventilation Saws Operation & Maintenance Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 5 KICKBACK WARNING 6 DESCRIPTION 7 Part One 8-16 SET-UP D6 & D8 GUARD / DEPTH GUAGE Part Two 17-20 OPERATION Part Three MAINTENANCE 21-23 SPECIFICATIONS 24 PARTS & ACCESSORIES 25 WARRANTY 26 ORDER FORMS 27
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 5 CUTTERS EDGE VENTILATION SAWS OPERATION & TRAINING MANUAL Edge Industries, Inc. The purpose of ventilation is the establishment of a safer interior environment through planned and systematic removal of heat, smoke, and toxic gases and their replacement with fresh air. It is an offensive technique that, when accomplished early and effectively, can speed tactical operations. As fire develops within a structure, several conditions result.
/ OPERATION & MAINTENANCE WARNING Beware of kickback! There are two types of kickback that can be encountered with the improper use of a chainsaw or the Cutters Edge Ventilation Saw. Both types are the result of an equal and opposite reaction that occurs when the chain is suddenly stopped. This kickback movement is so fast that the operator cannot react quickly enough to avoid serious injury.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 7 YOUR CUTTERS EDGE VENTILATION SAW When you receive your Cutters Edge Ventilation Saw, check that all of the following are included in the box: Power Head Loop of Fire Department Style Carbide-Tipped Chain Fire Department Style Guide Bar Tool Kit Combo Bar Wrench Combo Hex Wrench Screwdriver Grease Gun & Packet of Grease Tool Bag Funnel Bar Scabbard Filter Recharger Kit 6 oz. Filter Oil 12 oz.
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 saw is shipped with the chain brake engaged. This 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 action will drive the chain brake handle back into the operator's top hand, engaging the chain brake and stopping movement of the chain.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 9 THE BAR PLATES THE CHAIN COMPONENTS Now remove the outer bar plate. Note that the two bar plates are similar (Fig. 5) but that the inner bar plate has an additional slot that allows oil to reach the chain. Before installing the chain, take a moment to become familiar with the components of the chain (Fig. 7). Fig. 5. Inner bar plate, with oil slot.
/ CUTTERS EDGE VENTILATION SAWS Pull the chain around the bar to be sure the drive links are properly seated in the drive sprocket. Now replace the outer bar plate. Replace the clutch cover, tightening the nuts only finger tight. WITH A HARDNOSE BAR If you are installing a hardnose guide bar, adjust the chain tension so that as the chain hangs relaxed you can slip a quarter between the bar and the bottom of a cutter or tie strap at a mid-point along the bottom of the bar (Fig. 11).
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 11 Next remove the bar and chain oil tank cap and fill the tank with bar and chain oil. Replace the cap. You do not need special detergent oils, as the chain produces high enough temperatures to prevent the buildup of tars on the chain. IMPORTANT Before starting the saw, it is important to note that you should not run the saw at full throttle until after breaking in the engine, which will be the procedure following running-in of the chain saw.
/ CUTTERS EDGE VENTILATION SAWS NOTE Note that you must depress the safety lock on top of the handle to he able to pull the trigger (Fig. 14). The trigger cannot be pulled without depressing this safety lock. IMPORTANT Never adjust the chain while it is hot. If the chain is adjusted tighter while it is hot, it will shrink as it cools and can damage the bar. drive sprocket or chain. Once it is cool enough to handle, readjust the chain to the proper tension.
Cutters Edge D-8 & D-6 Guard/Depth Gauge Installation, Operation & Maintenance 13 D-8 Parts 1. Outer Section 2. Inner Section 3. Adjusting Knob Shaft 4. Stand-Off 5. Spacer 6. Adjusting Knob 7. Metal Washer 8. Fiber Washer 9. Phillips Head Screw 10. Allen Head Bolts 11. Chain Tensioning Screw 12.
/ CUTTERS EDGE VENTILATION SAWS NOTE If you are upgrading your saw with a D-S Kit: Before proceeding you will first need to remove the chain tension adjusting screw and replace it with the alien head adjusting screw supplied with your D-8. You will also need to remove and replace the old guard/deflector with the new guard/deflector supplied with your D-8. Fig. 1. Use the ball-driver to tighten the alien-head bolts.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 15 Position the outer section properly, with the spacers between the cutters on the chain. Tap it into place. Retighten the bar nuts, then slide the D-8 out to its full extension. The Adjusting Knobs Your Cutters Edge Ventilation Saw with the D-8 Guard/ Depth Gauge installed is now ready for use. To install the adjusting knobs, first place a fiber washer, then a metal washer onto the adjusting knob shaft.
/ CUTTERS EDGE VENTILATION SAWS Cutting deeper than the D-8 setting Removing the D-8. Even with the D-8 set to a pre-determined depth you can increase the depth of your cut - without changing the setting - by increasing the angle of the saw to the roof surface. While cutting at the normal forty-five degree angle, the saw will cut to the depth you have set. But by raising the angle of the saw up to ninety degrees, you can cut up to one-half inch deeper for every one inch you have set on the D-8 scale.
Part Two Operation Without Guard/Depth Gauge Installed 17 After proper set-up and running-in, your Cutters Edge Ventilation Saw will be available for service. In the field, you should follow certain procedures for the use of your saw to insure safe and efficient operation. The basic rules for safe operation of your Cutters Edge Ventilation Saw include: 1) Wear full turn-outs with gloves, face shield or goggles. 2) Keep a firm grip on the saw. 3) Avoid cutting across your body. 4) Cut with full RPMs.
/ CUTTERS EDGE VENTILATION SAWS ONE-STEP STARTING PROCEDURE PENETRATION CUT Since you have properly warmed up the saw, you can start it now using the One-Step Starting Procedure. After positioning yourself properly, securely holding the saw in place, simply pull the starter handle upward (Fig. 17). The saw will start and you will be ready to cut. To begin your penetration cut, hold the saw at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees to the roof (Fig. 18).
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 19 VENTILATION CUTS There are many types of ventilation cuts. We will demonstrate some of them for your reference. For more information about the principles and techniques of ventilation, please refer to the Cutters Edge Training Video and its supplemental manual. We also recommend the book "VENTILATION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES" by Battalion Chief John Mittendorf. Order forms are in the back of this manual. INSPECTION CUT Fig. 19. Pull up and over the rafter ...
/ CUTTERS EDGE VENTILATION SAWS LOUVER STRIP To louver, start with a head cut parallel to the rafter direction, rolling any rafters. The rafters will become the pivots or hinges to louver the cut sections. A Strip- or Trench Cut-would normally be used across the width or length of the roof. You either cut between the rafters and let the roofing material drop into the structure, or cut across the rafters, being sure to roll the rafters, then l ouver or pull back the roofing material.
Part Three Maintenance After use, your Cutters Edge Ventilation Saw should be cleaned and inspected. We recommend that you develop a departmental standard operating procedure (SOP) for periodic inspection, testing and maintenance of your ventilation saw. WARNING Failure to clean the saw after each use can lead to a less of performance and premature wear or failure.
/ CUTTERS EDGE VENTILATION SAWS NOTE We recommend lubricating your sprocket tip as soon as safely possible after cutting, while the bar is still hot. If this is not possible, you may run the saw to heat up the sprocket tip and lute it before starting the cleaning procedure. This will force out any molten tar and debris, aiding your later cleaning routine in the station. THE POWER HEAD Now inspect and clean the power head.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 23 CYLINDER HEAD REASSEMBLY Now remove the carburetor compartment cover by first loosening the two screws (Fig. 30).Then remove the cylinder head cover by using the combo hex wrench to loosen and remove the hex-head screw (Fig. 30). Check the cooling fins on the cylinder and the fins on the flywheel for excess buildup of debris. If necessary, clean with compressed air or solvent.
/ CUTTERS EDGE VENTILATION SAWS CE-670-FDV SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE TYPE: Single-cylinder 2-cycle, with loop scavenging DISPLACEMENT: 4.1 cu. in. (66.8cc) BORE: 1.97 in. (50mm) STROKE: 1.33 in. (34mm) COMPRESSION RATIO: 10.5:1 BEARINGS: Heavy-duty deep-groove ball bearings on crank shaft, needle cages on connecting rod & piston pin MAX. ENGINE SPEED: 12,500 RPM ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM MAKE: SEM SPARK PLUG GAP: 0.020 in. (0.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 25 PARTS & ACCESSORIES CUTTERS EDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT CARBIDE TIPPED CHAIN 12" chain loop 16" chain loop 20" chain loop #B3E-400SX47 #B3E-400SX56 #B3E-400SX66 CUTTERS EDGE FIRE DEPARTMENT GUIDE BARS SPROCKET-TIP HARDNOSE #CE1263SN #CE1663SM #CE2063SN #CE1263HN #CE1663HN #CE2063HN 12" guide bar 16" guide bar 20" guide bar PREFILTER AIR FILTER FILTER RECHARGER KIT 2-CYCLE OIL MIX BAR & CHAIN OIL TOOL SLING 2-IN-1-GAS/OIL CAN VENTILATION SAW CASE Metal Aluminum VIDEO TRAINING MAN
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 26 CUTTERS EDGE LIMITED WARRANTY Effective 7-1-92 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. Parts other than electronic ignition parts. At not cost to the original retail purchaser, Edge Industries, Inc.
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.
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