MAXCUT STEALTH-12 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MAXCUT INC.
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4.2.3. Connect hydraulic lines to the saw.
4.2.4. Grasp the front handle with your left hand. Use the appropriate part of the
handle for making the first cut.
4.2.5. Grasp rear handle with your right hand.
4.2.6. Disengage the Safety Release (#2) then depress (squeeze) the Throttle
Trigger lever (#3) to start the saw.
4.2.7. Always operate a new chain at the rated rpm for two minutes before cutting to
verify proper chain mounting and tension. The chain should be moving away
from you (i.e. forward direction) at the top of the power bar. If it is not, change
the position of the forward/reverse lever on the power unit, if equipped, or
reverse hydraulic connections at power unit.
4.2.8. Position the saw in the appropriate place to make the desired cut.
4.2.9. When putting the chain into an existing cut, the cut must be the same width
as the chain. Putting the chain into an existing cut narrower than the chain will
rapidly wear the side clearance of the chain and could cause chain breakage.
4.2.10. When starting a cut, DO NOT bang the chain into the cutting medium. Jarring
impacts can decrease the life and performance of the chain and bar.
4.2.11. Plan the cutting strategy before starting. 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 plunge cut, you can release the
saw as described in Chapter 7.
4.2.14. Check chain tension frequently during cutting.
4.3. SHUTTING DOWN AND STORING THE SAW
4.3.1. Stop the saw by releasing the Throttle Trigger lever (#3).
4.3.2. Stop the hydraulic power source following the procedure in the respective
instruction manual.
4.3.3. Clean the slurry off the saw with water before it dries.
4.3.4. Shut off water supply.
4.3.5. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the saw.
WARNING:
NEVER DISCONNECT ANY HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED PART OF THE
SAW OR REMOVE HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS, LINES, OR FITTINGS
WHILE THE POWER SOURCE IS RUNNING OR WHENEVER THE
HYDRAULIC FLUID IS HOT.
4.3.6. Allow the water to drain out of the saw by pointing the nose down and
triggering the valve on. If available, blow the water out of the saw with
compressed air.
Spray entire saw with a light coating of oil to make
cleanup easier next time. Make sure the chain, bar, and bar nose
sprocket have a coating of oil to prevent rusting.
4.3.7. Secure the saw and hydraulic power source to prevent unauthorized use.