Installation and Operation Manual 2016 Edition for The LIMBSAW Company www.Limbsaw.
CUSTOMER PREPARATION CHECKLIST □ Verify packaging for all contents. □ Follow assembly and installation carefully, do not proceed if you have any questions. □ Contact The LIMBSAW Company with any questions you have regarding assembly or installation. □ Ensure that any and all fasteners are secured. □ Operators have read all Safety & Operation sections of this manual and understand the safe and proper use of the equipment. □ I understand that unauthorized alteration voids the warranty.
Installation & Operation Manual Table of Contents Customer Preparation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Owner Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WELCOME LIMBSAW was invented by Wendell McCracken of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. A retiree with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Wendell and his wife Donna raised eight children on their 250 acre pecan and cattle farm where tree trimming was an ongoing family chore. Having invented and patented items his whole life, Wendell came up with the LIMBSAW after his children moved away and left pruning to him and his wife.
SAFETY DANGER: Safety Alert Symbols The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety precaution must be taken. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it. In addition to design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
SAFETY Emergency Preparedness Use Caution Around Hydraulic Systems t Keep a fire extinguisher on your tractor and check the expiration date periodically! t t Keep a well stocked first aid kit on your tractor. t Save In Case of Emergency ( I.C.E ) numbers on your cell phone (including doctors, hospital and 911 services). Worn, lose or malfunctioning hydraulic hoses can cause highly pressurized oil to escape, potentially causing great harm to humans or equipment.
SAFETY Tire & Wheel Safety (cont.) Your Tractor, Skidloader, Backhoe (vehicle) t Never attempt to weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat increases air pressure resulting in tire explosion causing serious injury or death. Welding can impair the structural integrity by weakening or deforming the wheel. t t To safely inflate tires use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side. DO NOT STAND or SIT IN FRONT OF or OVER the tire assembly.
SAFETY Safety Labels Your LIMBSAW comes equipped with all safety labels in place. They were designed to help you safely operate your implement. To install new labels: Read and follow their directions: a) Spray water on the surface where the label is to be placed and wipe dry. t Keep all safety labels clean and legible. t Replace all worn, damaged or missing labels. To order new labels contact customer service. b) Peel backing from the label. c) Press firmly onto the surface.
YOUR SHIPPED CONTAINER SHOULD INCLUDE t a receiver pinned to the end of the 4' Boom Arm Bottom t a folded mast section with chainsaw and hydraulic lines The packet contains: t 4 nuts and bolts, for attaching the receiver to your loader t a 3/16" allen wrench for adjusting chain oiler t a brochure t a warranty registration card t THIS Installation & Operation Manual, that you should read completely before you begin installation and operation "SN "OHMF #SBDLFU 3FDFJWFS &YJU 'MBOHF )ZESBVMJD )PTF $
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER Install the receiver to the back of your loader, at the top, on the right side. Positioning it at the top of the bucket, as shown in this picture, will afford you an extra two feet of reach when operating your saw. When installing the receiver with the bolts, use a ½" drill bit. Receiver can also be welded in place. Loaders which have rolled or folded lips may require a spacer to achieve proper alignment. Check alignment before proceeding with installation.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES CAUTION: Thoroughly read and understand the operation manual, references and other material supplied with the LIMBSAW and tractor prior to operating this equipment. Failure to do so can cause injury or death. CAUTION: Never drive your vehicle while the chain saw is in the open position or is spinning. Always disengage the hydraulics, and fold the saw into the Travel position. Driving your vehicle with the chainsaw in the open position can result in bending the mast and pins.
CHAIN TENSION NOTE: SEE CHAIN TENSIONING INFORMATION ON PREVIOUS PAGE. Do not over tighten chain. Over tightening will cause chain to stretch, cause additional wear and tear on the sprocket and additional strain on the motor, and may void warranty. When replacing chain be sure the chain, guidebar and rim sprocket match each other in gauge and pitch. Using a 9/16" wrench, loosen 2 nuts holding the black chain guard cover with white warning sticker. Loosen locking nut as shown then adjust carriage bolt.
USING YOUR LIMBSAW WARNING: Never use your LIMBSAW if it is damaged, not assembled correctly, not maintained properly, or not adjusted properly. For correct assembly of the chain and bar please follow the instructions in this Installation and Operation Manual. When driving tractor or loader across pastures and uneven terrain, pin the boom closed into the Travel position. Driving with the saw open in the operating position may damage pins, shock indicator & safety cable.
REPLACEMENT PARTS All of the components on your LIMBSAW are replaceable. Should you need a part, please don’t hesitate to call us. You can contact us through our website at www.limbsaw.com or by phone at (580) 272-3194. LIMBSAW 2016ed. 1 16 18 17 19 52 51 53 7 2 8 21 42 24 23 22 46 43 3 49 10 13 30 31 32 27a 27b 54 38 41 27c 47 44 39 9 12 11 4 40 48 45 28 35 29 5 33 36 14 37 50 34 6 15 25 26 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
Limited Warranties: The LIMBSAW Company, (LIMBSAW) 2701 36th Ave. SE, Norman, OK 73026, warrants for one (1) year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six (6) months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the product purchased are free from defects in material or workmanship.
References 1. Sentry Insurance, FEMA, Owner’s and Operators Manuals for Farm Equipment, Sentry Insurance, Stevens Point, WI, revised Management Bulletin No. 112, 90-42; March 2007, pp S-2. 2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety for Agricultural Equipment, 29 CFR 1928.57, http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10958. 2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Chain Saw Safety, 3269-10N-05, https://www.osha.
First Name REGISTRATION/WARRANTY CARD Registration/Warranty Card Initial Last Name Address (Number & Street) Apt. Email Phone # Zip City Date of Purchase Serial Number Month / State Day / Year Place of Purchase Located on the underside of Arm assembly Would you be interested in receiving information on special offers, discounts and new products from The LIMBSAW Company? Yes No You can also register your LIMBSAW online at www.limbsaw.
Return address: Place first class stamp here. Post Office will not deliver without proper postage The LIMBSAW Company LIMBSAW Registration 2701 36th Ave.
