5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
5�1 Maintenance
Maintenance Chart
General Inspection
Inspect the unit for any buildup of contamination
(dirt, stones, etc.).
Daily.
Hydraulic Hoses
Inspect hydraulic hoses for damage and wear. Daily.
Cutting Teeth
The teeth bolts must be retightened every ten
minutes for the first hour of use on a new drop
saw.
First hour of use.
Cutting Teeth
Check and replace one at a time as necessary.
With daily use expect to replace 4 to 6 teeth per
day. See Replace Cutting Teeth in this section.
Every 4 hours.
5�2 Inspections
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WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death�
1�
Park machine on firm, level surface.
2�
Engage parking brake�
3�
Disconnect hydraulic drive�
4�
Shut off engine and remove key�
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WARNING
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining
wood products can expose you to wood
dust, a substance known to the State of
California to cause cancer�
Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust
mask or other safeguards for personal
protection� For more information go to
www�P65Warnings�ca�gov/wood�
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WARNING
Wear an approved dust mask or
respirator�
Follow local, state and federal
regulations�
Inspect the unit for any buildup of contamination
(dirt, stones, etc.).
Check cutting teeth every 4 hours of use. Replace
cutting teeth as needed. Unit will cut faster and
remaining teeth will last longer if broken teeth are
replaced.
Inspect hydraulic hoses for damage and wear.
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