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Table of Contents

Customer Preparation Checklist  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
Welcome  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4

Owner Assistance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

Safety   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5

Safety Alert Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

Signal Words. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

High Pressure Fluids Hazard  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

Circular Saw Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

Safety Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

Shipped Container Contents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
Assembling The Saw  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9

Installing 

Circular Blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9

Installing The Receiver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Mounting The Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Operational Guidelines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Optional Rotating Receiver Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
Using Your LSC CIRCULAR SAW  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13

Removal of LSC Circular Saw during Transportation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   13

Replacement Parts Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
References  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

This manual contains the recommended installation instructions and operational safety guidelines. Please completely 

familiarize yourself with these instructions and safety guidelines to minimize chances of injury and to increase 

professional results regarding your LSC Circular Saw and its use.

WARNING:

If you do not understand any part of the instructions and precautions in this manual, please contact your 

local LIMBSAW dealer or representative, CONTACT US thru the www.Limbsaw.com website, 

or call 1-580-272-3194 

BEFORE

 beginning installation or operation.

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL

Summary of Contents for LSC

Page 1: ...Copyright 2014 The LIMBSAW Company OPMAN LSCsaw 2014 2014 Edition for The LSC Circular Saw www limbsaw com Installation Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...ive guards at all times for non agricultural use The LIMBSAW Company strongly recommends that such guards should be used to minimize risk of property damage serious bodily injury or even death from object hazards or by contacting rotating parts i e driveline tires etc OSHA STD 1928 57 GUARDING OF FARM FIELD EQUIPMENT CSA Z432 04 R2009 SAFEGUARDING OF MACHINERY BS EN 953 1997 A1 2009 SAFETY OF MACH...

Page 3: ...Transportation 13 Replacement Parts Information 14 Warranty Information 15 References 16 This manual contains the recommended installation instructions and operational safety guidelines Please completely familiarize yourself with these instructions and safety guidelines to minimize chances of injury and to increase professional results regarding your LSC Circular Saw and its use WARNING If you do ...

Page 4: ...e recommendations to help ensure safe and efficient operation The information contained within this manual was as current as possible at the time of publication Your model may vary in design and configuration from those shown in this manual Some information contained within may conflict with actual product usage and procedures Please contact the manufacturer about any information that you do not u...

Page 5: ...electrician de energize powerlines within your work area prior to operation Contact with electrical connections could result in injury or death and equipment damage WARNING AVOID INJURY FROM FALLING OBJECTS Recognize the hazards associated with working near overhead obstructions Your vehicle should be fitted with an overhead guard to offer protection from the impact of falling limbs and branches Sl...

Page 6: ... stability when operating with LSC Circular Saw Use Caution Around Hydraulic Systems Worn lose or malfunctioning hydraulic hoses can cause highly pressurized oil to escape potentially causing great harm to humans or equipment Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids Keep Hydraulic hoses out of direct sunlight and in a controlled climate during sto...

Page 7: ...e Your Tractor Skidloader Backhoe vehicle It is important that you completely understand and follow all safety precautions listed in your tractor skidloader backhoe or other vehicle manual Check with your LIMBSAW dealer to be sure that the LSC Circular Saw will be compatible with your vehicle Your ability to drive and maneuver this vehicle and its front end loader in a safe familiar and profession...

Page 8: ...orized people can have contact with the blade When burn marks appear on the wood that you are cutting or soft easy to cut wood is hard to cut it s time to sharpen or replace your blade Never use blade that will exceed 5000 RPM Always ensure blade is mounted in proper rotating direction Always wear protective eye and apparel when operating unit to comply with current CSA Standard Z94 1 or ANSI Stan...

Page 9: ...er seam and attach using 3 bolt Firmly tighten both bolts Secure hydraulic hoses through hose clamps at bottom of mast using wrench Mounting Blade Remove 4 bolts at end of blade guard cover with 9 16 wrench Remove guard and set aside Remove cotter pin from castle nut with needle nose pliers Using 1 wrench remove castle nut and black flange washer Exit Flange Remove Reverse Cuff Slide back on Mast ...

Page 10: ...t the blade is mounted in the correct position for cutting Remount black flange washer and castle nut Tighten castle nut very firmly and reinsert cotter pin in available hole As you tighten castle nut you can place a screw driver between teeth of blade to keep blade from spinning Reattach orange blade guard with 4 bolts Location of the Damper For proper operation the Damper MUST be located with th...

Page 11: ...hicle engine before mounting or removing unit from loader NOTE If you are unsure or have concerns about installing and using your LSC CIRCULAR SAW have your LIMBSAW dealer or representative demonstrate the proper installation and use before you attempt it yourself WARNING Never use your LSC CIRCULAR SAW indoors or without all safety guards and cables properly attached CAUTION Do not use saw mast t...

Page 12: ... Once the receiver is in the correct position tighten bolt firmly to maintain position The rotating receiver provides an additional 24 of mast reach HORIZONTAL CUTTING To use saw in the horizontal cutting position for use under fence lines and trimming along the ground receiver handle must be turned to the horizontal position VERTICAL CUTTING To use the saw in the vertical cutting position for tre...

Page 13: ...ing and also decrease the chance of the limb rolling and pinching the saw As you gain experience with your saw you will become more perceptive at judging how many cuts it will take to remove the amount of weight needed for a clean easy final cut When in doubt make an extra cut NOTE Always keep the blade and housing clean Replace worn out parts as needed Always operate with a sharp blade Cutting wi...

Page 14: ...PARTS All of the components on your LSC Circular Saw 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 14 ...

Page 15: ...erials or stickers affixed to the product If after examination of the product and or part s in question LIMBSAW finds them to be defective under standard use and service due to defects in material or workmanship The LIMBSAW Company will Repair or replace the defective product or part s if LIMBSAW has made several reasonable number of attempts in repairing the product and or part s to conform to th...

Page 16: ...llowing references FEMA Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association Safety 4 Just Kids 2008 http www farmequip org safety Includes AG Safety Links for additional information and materials Farm Safety Association Guelph Ontario The Safe Movement of Agricultural Equipment on the Roadway http www farmsafety ca pages manuals dwnld html Farm Safety Association Guelph Ontario Preventing Farm Incidents Caus...

Page 17: ...y Year Serial Number 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 com Thank you for registering with The LIMBSAW Company REGISTRATION WARRANTY CARD ...

Page 18: ...The LIMBSAW Company LIMBSAW Registration 2701 36th Ave SE Norman OK 73026 Return address Place first class stamp here Post Office will not deliver without proper postage ...

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