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MAXCUT STEALTH-12 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

 

MAXCUT INC.  

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MADE IN U.S.A. 

2.  SPECIFICATIONS 

 
2.1. INTRODUCTION 

Your MaxCut Stealth-12 hydraulic hand-held chain saw is a rugged, versatile tool that 
makes clean, fast, precise, and straight cuts through concrete, reinforced concrete, 
masonry, stone, and other aggregates. As with most hydraulic tools, the hydraulic 
system requirements detailed in the following sections must be adhered to in order to 
support tool performance and longevity of equipment. 

 
2.2. TECHNICAL DATA 

 

ATTRIBUTE 

 

ENGLISH 

 

METRIC 

PHYSICAL 

 

 

Weight (Power Head Only) 

22.9 lbs. 

10.4 kg 

Length 

22.3 inches 

56.6 cm 

Width 

8.5 inches 

21.6 cm

 

Height 

10.9 inches 

27.7 cm 

HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS 

 

 

Type of System 

Open-center 

Open-center 

Flow Rate 

12 gpm 

45 lpm 

Max Pressure  

2500 psi 

172 bar 

Max Back Pressure 

250 psi 

17 bar 

Measured at tool end of return hose

 

 

 

Max Hose Length 

100 feet 

30 meters 

Coupling 

3/8

‖ HTMA flush face 

3/8

‖ HTMA flush face 

WATER REQUIREMENTS 

 

 

Min Flow Rate 

2.5 gpm 

9.5 lpm 

Min Pressure 

30 psi 

2.1 bar 

OPERATION 

 

 

Power @ 2500 psi

 

17.5 hp 

13.0 kW 

Torque @ 2500 psi

 

170 in-lbs 

19.2 N-m 

Max Speed 

6500 RPM 

6500 RPM 

VIBRATION AND SOUND 

 

 

Vibration Level  

a= 5.65 m/s

2

 

a= 5.65 m/s

2

 

Sound Pressure @ 1 Meter 

88 dBA 

88 dBA 

 

2.3. RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC OIL 

 

 

 

Grade 

ISO VG 32 

ISO VG 32 

Viscosity  

140-225 SUS @ 100°F 

40 min. SUS @ 210ºF 

28-45 cSt @ 38°C 

8 min. cSt @ 99ºC 

Flash Point  

340ºF min. 

170ºC min. 

Pour Point  

-30ºF min. 

-34ºC min. 

 

Hydraulic oil types are too numerous to list in this manual. If you have any question 
concerning the type of oil suitable for your MaxCut Stealth-12 operation, please consult 
your local supplier or MaxCut, Inc. for details. 

Summary of Contents for MCS-H-S12

Page 1: ...UT INC 111 East 34th Street South Chicago Heights Illinois MADE IN U S A WWW MAXCUTINC COM 12 GPM HYDRAULIC CHAINSAW OPERATOR S MANUAL Revision 2017 06 MODEL NUMBER MCS H S12 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE ...

Page 2: ...R TAG 7 3 PRE OPERATION INSPECTION AND SET UP 7 3 1 CHECKING THE SYSTEM HYDRAULICS 7 3 2 CHECKING THE WATER SUPPLY 8 3 3 INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVE SPROCKET 9 3 4 INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION OF THE GUIDE BAR 10 3 5 INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION OF THE CHAIN 11 3 6 TENSIONING THE CHAIN 12 3 7 BREAKING IN A NEW CHAIN 13 4 OPERATION 13 4 1 PLANNING THE CUT 13 4 2 CUTTING PROCEDURE 13 4 3 ...

Page 3: ...RK 16 6 2 MATERIAL FACTORS AFFECTING CHAIN LIFE 17 6 3 OPERATIONAL FACTORS AFFECTING CHAIN LIFE 18 6 4 CHAIN END OF LIFE MODES 19 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 8 PARTS LISTS 23 8 1 PARTS LIST FRAME ASSEMBLY 24 8 2 PARTS LIST COVER ASSEMBLY 26 8 3 PARTS LIST HANDLE AND HOSE ASSEMBLIES 27 8 4 PARTS LIST SCRENCH TOOL 29 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 30 ...

Page 4: ... will cause death or serious injury This safety message is limited to the most extreme situations WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may result in prop...

Page 5: ...start cutting without first de energizing electrical wiring near the cutting site or imbedded in the concrete 1 4 13 Before cutting through a wall check both sides for possible obstructions 1 4 14 Prior to cutting plan your cuts to prevent pinching of the bar or injury from falling concrete 1 4 15 Always hold the saw with both hands during operation Use a firm grip on the handles 1 4 16 Never exce...

Page 6: ...r Open center Flow Rate 12 gpm 45 lpm Max Pressure 2500 psi 172 bar Max Back Pressure 250 psi 17 bar Measured at tool end of return hose Max Hose Length 100 feet 30 meters Coupling 3 8 HTMA flush face 3 8 HTMA flush face WATER REQUIREMENTS Min Flow Rate 2 5 gpm 9 5 lpm Min Pressure 30 psi 2 1 bar OPERATION Power 2500 psi 17 5 hp 13 0 kW Torque 2500 psi 170 in lbs 19 2 N m Max Speed 6500 RPM 6500 R...

Page 7: ...he hydraulic power source being used 3 1 2 Always check the hydraulic power supply flow and pressure output Never exceed the maximum hydraulic flow rate of 12 GPM 45LPM or the maximum pressure of 2500 psi 172 bar that are stated on the product nameplate serial number tag Overspeeding the chain causes increased chain wear leading to loss of strength and possible chain breakage 3 1 3 If the oil flow...

Page 8: ...ives oil and the female part receives oil WARNING ENSURE HYDRAULIC HOSES ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED AND IN GOOD CONDITION 3 2 CHECKING THE WATER SUPPLY 3 2 1 The water supply must be connected and tested before operating the saw Check for proper water distribution by triggering the saw with the hydraulic power supply off and the chain not yet installed You should see water coming out the water ports e...

Page 9: ...e teeth DO NOT use drive sprockets with wear marks deeper than 1 32 approximately half way through the drive teeth as shown in Figure 2 A drive sprocket worn beyond this guideline increases the risk of damaging the chain chassis 3 3 5 Drive sprockets can be turn around to use the other side providing that the wear marks do not exceed the recommended depth 3 3 6 To install a drive sprocket remove t...

Page 10: ...ain drive link contacts the bottom of the groove in the bar It is necessary to replace the bar at this time 3 4 5 Ensure that the nose sprocket rotates freely 3 4 6 Check the clearance between the nose of the bar side plates and the chain chassis The bar must be replaced before the chain chassis begins to ride on the nose of the bar side plates as shown in Figure 5 3 4 7 Refer to Figure 6 for the ...

Page 11: ...adjustment for the bar and chain If the chain still hangs below the guide bar more than replace the chain 3 5 4 Inspect the cutting segment for wear The segment is considered worn out when the segment height is worn to about 1 16 or when the segment and chain chassis are the same width 3 5 5 Directional chains MUST be installed in the proper direction according to the arrows stamped on the drive l...

Page 12: ...e bar This can be easily checked using the shaft of the Scrench 79 to measure the clearance The shaft is so this is a quick way to confirm this 3 6 4 Chain tension needs to be adjusted periodically before the drive links can come completely out of the groove of the bar 3 6 5 If the Tension Screw is all the way out and the chain hangs more than move the Guide Bar forward so that Positon Hole 2 is e...

Page 13: ...base horizontal cut and proceed with the remaining cuts 4 1 4 The material being cut must be rigidly supported to prevent it from falling and causing personnel injury 4 1 5 The planned line of cut can be outlined with a permanent marker for a visual guide 4 1 6 For long vertical or horizontal cuts the cutting line can be first scored with a groove using the nose of the bar The groove will help gui...

Page 14: ...Once the saw starts cutting you cannot change direction of a cut easily DO NOT twist the bar in the cut 4 2 12 DO NOT apply excessive feed force A constant chain speed is important for optimum cutting 4 2 13 When plunge cutting increase the opening of the cut by rocking the saw up and down Aggressive plunge forces may cause the saw to jam when exiting the cut If the saw does become jammed in a plu...

Page 15: ...of defects 5 1 3 Review and follow all the safety rules given in Chapter 1 before attempting any maintenance 5 1 4 Only authorized personnel should be allowed in the maintenance area Authorized personnel are the trained people as defined below and their supervision 5 1 5 Repairs must be made only by trained personnel A trained person is one who has read and thoroughly understands this instruction ...

Page 16: ...ensioner Screw 60 Apply new grease to the entire assembly and replace the Wear Plate 24 as shown in Section 8 1 5 4 4 Remove Spool Cover 12 and lubricate Spool Linkage 9 and associated pivot points 5 4 5 Inspect clean and lubricate Bar Studs 23 5 4 6 Inspect Bumper Pad 58 and replace when it becomes worn 6 FACTORS AFFECTING CHAIN LIFE Optimum performance from your chain saw will depend largely on ...

Page 17: ...artz some trap rock QUARTZ FELDSPAR APATITE 7 6 5 Hard aggregates some quartz some granite some basalt some river gravel some trap rock Medium hard aggregates some granite some river rock FLUORITE CALCITE GYPSUM TALC 4 3 2 1 Medium aggregates dense limestone sandstone dolomite marble Medium soft aggregates soft limestone 6 2 2 Aggregate Size As the rock size increases cutting generally will be slo...

Page 18: ...ridges Piers Medium 4000 6000 Roads Soft 3000 Sidewalks Patios 6 2 6 Green or Cured Concrete A very important material factor is the cure time of the concrete Green concrete is fresh poured typically less than 24 hours It is more abrasive because the sand is not fully bonded with the cement and coarse aggregate Chain life is decreased in both the chassis joints and diamond segments A harder segmen...

Page 19: ... with a hydraulic input excess of 12 GPM will decrease the life of both the segment and chain 6 3 6 Excessive Feed Force Excessive feed force dulls the diamond segments decreasing the segment life and performance 6 3 7 Chain Tension Improper chain tension increases chassis wear in the rivets and or drive link holes possibly stretching the chain beyond its usable pitch diameter 6 3 8 Improperly Mai...

Page 20: ...ails square or turn bar over as described in Section 3 4 Replace bar Redress segment by cutting in an abrasive medium such as concrete cinder blocks or bricks Use an attached guide on wall i e 2 x 4 wood rails Use a precut slot in the wall the full length of desired cut to be made Replace bar Premature chain stretch Chain is mounted backwards with bumper side of diamond segment not being the side ...

Page 21: ...in chain tension as described in Section 3 6 Tighten bolts as described in Section 3 6 Inspect chain as described in Section 3 5 before re installing Replace guide bar Replace drive sprocket Reduce feed force Bar nose sprocket does not turn Nose bearings worn and are jammed between inner and outer race Bent or twisted bar Replace guide bar Replace guide bar Saw cuts slowly Loss of diamond segment ...

Page 22: ...ength for 1 2 hose is 100 feet Check the following locations for leaks a Quick disconnect fittings b Saw control valve assembly c Saw motor hydraulic fittings d Saw motor shaft e O ring leak at valve spool assembly which controls both oil and water flow replace O ring Adjust or replace appropriate part Saw wedged tightly in plunge cut Excessive feed force when exiting back side of plunge cut Turn ...

Page 23: ...TEALTH 12 OPERATOR S MANUAL MAXCUT INC Page 23 of 31 MADE IN U S A 8 PARTS LISTS DESCRIPTION SECTION PAGE Frame Assembly 8 1 24 25 Cover Assembly 8 2 26 Handle and Hose Assemblies 8 3 27 28 Scrench Tool 8 4 29 ...

Page 24: ...ide Bar 46 90130 2 Screw 3 8 16 FHCS x 1 25 53 20030 1 Tensioner Carriage 60 20040 1 Tensioner Screw 63 90170 2 Tensioner Washer 0 390 ID x 0 625 OD 64 90180 1 Tensioner E Clip 67 90190 1 Snap Ring To Retain Sprocket 5 8 Shaft Size 68 70040 1 Personal Protection Equipment PPE Label 70 90200 1 X Profile O ring 3 16 Cord Stock 21 5 Length 71 30200 1 Felt Washer 5 8 ID 82 70010 1 Made in USA Label 83...

Page 25: ... Frame 39 30010 1 Hydraulic Flared Tube Supply Valve to Motor 40 30020 1 Hydraulic Flared Tube Return Motor to Valve 43 30140 3 Fitting Hydraulic Male JIC 8 to Male SAE 8 O ring 90 44 30150 1 Fitting Hydraulic Male JIC 8 to Male SAE 8 O ring 45 45 30160 1 Motor 47 90140 2 Washer 3 8 ID 48 90150 2 Nut 3 8 16 Nylon Lock 58 50010 1 Bumper Rubber 62 N A 1 Serial Number Tag 69 10100 1 Cover Bracket 72 ...

Page 26: ...COVER ASSEMBLY ITEM NUMBER PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 25 10020 1 Clamping Plate Guide Bar 26 80050 1 Cover 27 90070 2 Snap Ring Cover Retaining Nut 9 16 Shaft Size 28 20020 2 Cover Retaining Nut 56 10070 1 Washer Plate 57 10050 1 Strike Plate 59 90160 2 Rivet strike plate 3 16 x 3 8 L ...

Page 27: ... Screw For Barrel Nut 10 24 THD Included with Barrel Nut 6 90020 1 Spring Safety Release 7 90030 4 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 SHCS 14 30040 1 Quick Disconnect Fitting Supply Female 3 8 body x Male JIC 8 15 30050 1 Quick Disconnect Fitting Return Male 3 8 body x Male JIC 8 16 30060 1 Water Inlet Fitting GHT x 3 8 hose barb 19 30080 2 Hydraulic Hose Supply and Return Starflex 3000 08 x 12 w 1 2 JIC Swivel 20 ...

Page 28: ... Handle 32 40020 1 Hand Guard 33 10060 1 Bracket Handle to Saw Frame 34 90090 3 Washer 1 4 ID 36 30110 1 Hose Water from Valve to Saw Body 1 4 ID x 10 5 37 90110 3 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 Lg 38 90120 1 Hose Clamp 7 16 ID for 1 4 hose 61 70020 1 Warning Label 65 30170 1 Water Hose Fitting Saw Body In 1 4 barb x 1 4 NPT 90 78 10130 1 Scrench Hub 84 90240 3 Star Washer ID 86 10180 1 Tube Handle Assy ...

Page 29: ... A 8 4 PARTS LIST SCRENCH TOOL Stowing the Scrench Tool Step by Step ITEM NUMBER PART NUMBER QUANTITY DESCRIPTION 77 10120 1 Scrench Clip 78 10130 1 Scrench Hub 79 10160 1 Scrench 80 90220 2 8 32 x 3 8 Philips Truss Machine Screw Stainless Steel Interchangeable with Item 13 ...

Page 30: ...n for such parts The Manufacturer shall have no obligation to undertake repairs of parts manufactured by others D NO SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE TO THE BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES OR DAMAGES CONNECTED WITH THE USE OF THE PRODUCT UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SUCH DAMAGES FOR WHICH T...

Page 31: ...fire or accident by abuse or by negligence of the user or any other person other than the Manufacturer by improper installation by misuse by incorrect operation by normal wear and tear by improper adjustment or alteration by alterations not completed by authorized service personnel or by failure of product parts from such alterations 4 Costs of repairing damage caused by poor or improper maintenan...

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