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695GC / 695F4
OPERATOR MANUAL

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QUICK START GUIDE 3
SYMBOLS & LABELS 10
SAFETY 15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 16
SETUP 17
OPERATION 22
MAINTENANCE 31
TROUBLESHOOTING 41
REFERENCE 42
EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 43
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 45
SERVICE CENTERS 46
This manual outlines the maintenance and operation of ICS® manufactured
products.
This is a professional tool and is soley intended for use by trained and experienced
operators.
The 695GC / 695F4 chainsaw is designed to cut concrete, stone, and masonry when
used with the appropriate genuine ICS Diamond Chain. Ductile iron pipe may be cut
ONLY if using PowerGrit® Utility Saw Chain.
To get the maximum benefit from your saw, and ensure maximum safety, be sure to
read this manual thoroughly, and periodically review safety instructions.
INTRODUCTION/TABLE OF CONTENTS

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READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BOX CONTENTS
WARNING
• Readtheoperator’smanualcarefullyandunderstandthe
contentsbeforeyouusethisequipment.
• Alwayswearprotectiveclothing,includinghardhat,eye
protection,hearingprotection,respiratoryprotectionand
gloves.
• Seeoperator’smanualforpostusecleanupandmaintenance.

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FUELING THE SAW
WARNING
CAUTION
Alwaysprovideadequateventilationwhenhandlingfuel.
Usecautionwhenhandlinggasoline.
FailuretouseICS®oil,orotherhighquality2-strokeoil,may
resultinprematureenginefailureand/orupto90%reduction
inenginelife.
FUELMIXTURE:50:1(2%)gasoline/oilmixture
• Usepremiumunleadedgasolinewithaminimumoctane
ratingof90.
• Addasmallamountoffuelpriortoaddingoilto
container,topoffwithfuelforproperfuel/oilmixture,
andshakethecontainer.
• Alwaysshutoffthesawbeforefueling.Allowenginetocooloffbeforefueling.
• Thoroughlymixthefuelinitscontainerbeforefueling.
• Slowlyopenthefuelcaptoreleaseanypressurethatmayhavebuilt-upinthetank.
• Alwaysfuelwithsawlayingonitsside.
• Afteraddingfuel,tightenthefuelcapcarefullyandsecurewithawrench.
50:1(2%)
 1gallon:2.6oz.
 5liters:100ml
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• Loosensidecovernutandremovesidecover.
• Placebarontostudandengagealignment
block.
• Mountthediamondchainontheguidebar
startingatthedrivesprocketandcontinue
overtheguidebarnose.
 NOTE:FORCE4requiresrimtobepulled
outwardforchaininstallation.
ASSEMBLING THE SAW
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WARNING
Neverstartthesawwithouttheguidebar,
diamondchainandsidecoverproperlyinstalled.
Failuretodosomayresultinseriousinjury.
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• Installthesidecoverandensurechain
adjustmentpinengagesholeinbar.
• Donotfullytightensidecovernutuntil
afterchainisproperlytensioned.
• Makesureallthedrivelinksareinside
theguidebargroovethenliftthebar
noseandtensionthechainbyturningthe
screwclockwise.
• Beforecutting,checkforpropertension
bypullingthechainaroundthebarby
hand.Ifyoucannoteasilypullbyhand,
thechainistootightandneedstobe
loosenedslightly.
 CAUTION:Beawarethatguidebarrails
maydevelopsharpedgesovertimeso
alwayspullthediamondchainbythe
diamondsegments.
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• Allchainshaveatendencytostretchwhen
used.Diamondchainsstretchmorethanwood
cuttingchainsbecauseoftheabrasivematerials
theyarecutting.Ifthechainistootight,alot
ofthesaw’spowergoesintoturningthechain
ratherthanthecut.Inextremeover-tightened
cases,thesawmaynotbeabletoturnthechain
atall.Inaddition,damagecanoccurtothebar
noseandprematurestretchmayoccur.
• Continuetoliftuponthenoseofthe
guidebarandrmlytightenthesidecover
nut.
 NOTE:Topreventchaintensioner
breakage,besurethesidecovernutis
tightenedtoapproximately20–25ft-lbs
(27–33Nm).
• Attachtowatersourcewithpressureofnot
lessthan20psi(1.5bar).
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CHAIN TOO TIGHT CHAIN TOO LOOSE
CORRECT CHAIN TENSION
WARNING Neverstartthesawwithouttheguidebar,diamondchain
andsidecoverproperlyinstalled.Failuretodosomay
resultinseriousinjury.
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• Ifthechainistooloose,itcouldcomeoffthe
bar,oritwillallowthedrivesprockettospin
withoutturningthechain,whichcanchewup
drivelinks.Whenachainstretchestoapoint
wherethedrivelinksarehangingapproximately
1/2in.(12mm)to3/4in.(18mm)belowthebar,it
istimetotensionthechain.

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WARNING Neverstartthesawwithouttheguidebar,diamondchain
andsidecoverproperlyinstalled.Failuretodosomay
resultinseriousinjury.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Alwaysmovethesawatleast10feet(3m)awayfromthe
fuelingareabeforestarting.
Placethesawonclearground.Ensurethatsecurefooting
isestablishedandchainisnotcontactinganyobjects.
STARTING THE SAW
• Pullthechokeleverout,whichalso
setsthethrottlelock.
• Depressprimerbulbapproximately
5–10times.
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ENGINEBREAK-IN
•Itisveryimportanttobreak-inanewengineto“seat”allmovingparts,especially
thepistonrings.
•Tobreak-intheengine,runonefulltankof50:1(2%)fuelatidle,cyclingthethrottle
every5to10minutestopreventloading.
•Failuretobreak-inanenginemayresultinpistonseizure.

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• Pushindecompressionvalve.
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• Openthewatervalve1/4turn.
• Pushchokeleverin.
• Placethesawonstablegroundmaking
surethechainisfreeofanyobstructions.
• Placefootonthebaseoftherearhandle,
andplaceonehandonfronthandle.With
oppositehand,slowlypullstarterhandle
untilthestarterpawlsengage.
• Pullthestartercord(hard, fast, short
pulls)untilengineinitiallyresor“pops”.
Couldbeasmanyas10–15pulls.
• Pullthestartercorduntilenginestarts–
shouldbe1to2pulls.
• Releasethethrottlelockbymomentarily
squeezingonthethrottletrigger.
• Whentheenginestarts,allowtheengine
toidlebriey.Squeezethethrottletrigger
severaltimestohelpwarmuptheengine.
• Openthewatervalvecompletely.
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FIRES
ASMANYAS15PULLS
5TO7PULLS
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THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS & DEFINITIONS ARE FOUND
THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL AND ARE DESIGNED TO MAKE YOU
AWARE OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS OR UNSAFE PRACTICES.
A potentially hazardous situation exists which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
A potentially hazardous situation exists which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or property damage.
A potential situation exists which, if not avoided, may result in
product or property damage.
IMPORTANT
WARNING
CAUTION
SYMBOLS & LABELS

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THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS & LABELS MAY BE FOUND
IN THIS MANUAL OR ON THE SAW
Read the operator’s manual carefully and understand
the contents before you use this equipment.
Always use:
• Protective helmet
• Ear protection
• Protective glasses or full face protection
Wear hand protection
SYMBOLS & LABELS

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WARNING
THE FOLLOWING SYMBOL APPLIES TO ALL THE ITEMS LISTED ON
THIS PAGE
A potentially hazardous situation exists which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Chain breakage can result in high-speed ejection of parts, which can
result in death or serious personal injury to operators or bystanders.
The items listed below are critical to minimizing the risk of chain
breakage and injury.
• DO NOT operate a concrete chain saw with a damaged, modified,
broken, or missing side cover, bottom guard, or guard flap. The
side cover, bottom guard, and guard flap provides protection
against contact with moving parts, ejected debris, broken
diamond chain, thrown water and concrete slurry.
• DO NOT operate saw with loose, missing, damaged or improperly
repaired parts.
• DO NOT insert saw into a slot narrower than the chain segments.
Rapid pushback might occur. Reference: Most diamond segments
are .225 inches (5.72 mm) wide.
• DO NOT use damaged, modified or improperly repaired chain.
• DO NOT run saw upside-down. Concrete debris can fly back into
the operator’s face.
• DO NOT cut ductile iron pipe with the concrete chain saw (except
when using PowerGrit®Utility Saw Chain). Segment loss or
diamond chain breakage may occur.
• See page 24 for information about cutting ductile iron pipe with
PowerGrit chain.
SAFETY

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SAFETY
CAUTION
A potentially hazardous situation exists which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or property damage.
• Always turn a concrete chain saw OFF when performing
maintenance on the saw including chain tensioning.
• Never use equipment that is not functioning properly.
• Have the saw repaired only by qualified service personnel.
• Turn engine OFF before refueling. Keep away from open flame.
Always provide adequate ventilation when handling fuel. Move
saw at least 10 feet (3 m) away from refueling area before
starting.
• SealPro®diamond chains require a minimum water pressure of
20 psi (1.5 bar). Insufficient water supply may result in excessive
wear to the chain, which can lead to loss of strength and chain
breakage, and/or damage to the guidebar nose sprocket.
• Never start saw unless the bar, chain and side cover are
properly installed.
THE FOLLOWING SYMBOL APPLIES TO ALL THE ITEMS LISTED ON
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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Always wear protective clothing, including hard hat, eye protection, hearing
protection, and gloves.
• Avoid loose fitting clothing.
• Perform safety checks before starting each day.
• Always operate tool with solid footing and with both hands on saw.
• Remove or control slurry to prevent slippery conditions while cutting.
• Be sure there are no obstructions (plumbing, electrical conduit, air ducts)
and no unnecessary people present.
• Set up a well-marked safety zone with a roped boundary and clear signs.
• Provide adequate ventilation when working in an enclosed area. Breathing
exhaust gases is dangerous.
• To avoid electrocution, check for live electrical wiring near cutting area.
ICS diamond chain saws require a continuous water supply to the
guidebar and chain, a key purpose of which is dust suppression.
The potential for airborne particulates depends on many factors
including, but not limited to, the material being cut, application
and cutting environment. In all cases, a water flow rate not less
than 2 gpm/8 lpm through the saw should be used to minimize this
potential. Local and or regional regulations can vary widely. It is the
responsibility of the operator to wear appropriate dust protection
applicable in their area and suitable to the application.

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IMPORTANT
THE FOLLOWING SYMBOL APPLIES TO ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THIS
PAGE
Note: The concrete chain saw is equipped with a 2-stroke engine and
must always be run using a mixture of gasoline and ICS®2-stroke
engine oil, or other high quality 2-stroke oil that has been formulated
for air cooled power equipment. It is important to accurately measure
the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that correct mixture is
obtained. When mixing small amounts of fuel, even small inaccuracies
can drastically affect the ratio of the mixture.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
• It is very important to break-in a new engine to “seat” all moving
parts, especially the piston rings.
• To break-in the engine, run one full tank of 50:1 (2%) fuel at idle,
cycling the throttle every 5 to 10 minutes to prevent loading.
• Failure to break-in an engine may result in piston seizure.
• This engine is designed to be operated on premium unleaded
gasoline.
• Use high quality, unleaded gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 90. If lower octane gasoline is used, engine
temperature will increase which can result in a piston seizure
and damage to the engine.
• Fuel mixture: 50:1 (2%) gasoline/oil mixture. Incorrect fuel
mixture is the number one cause of piston seizure.
• Use ICS®brand 2-stroke engine oil, or other high quality 2-stroke
oil that has been formulated for air cooled power equipment.
• Never use two-stroke oil formulated for water-cooled two-cycle
engines, such as outboard motor oil.
• Never use motor oil intended for four-stroke engines.

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Engine Type 2-stroke, Air Cooled
Displacement 5.7 cu-in (94 cc)
Horsepower 6.4 hp (4.8 kW) @ 9000 rpm
Torque 50.4 in-lbs (5.7 Nm) @ 7,200 rpm
Engine Speed 9,300 +/- 150 rpm (max)
2,700 +/- 100 rpm (idle)
Weight 21 lbs (9.5 kg) powerhead only
Dimensions
18 in (46 cm) length
14 in (36 cm) height
12 in (30 cm) width
Air Filter Water resistant polyester
Carburetor Walbro RWJ-5A
Starter Dust and water resistant
Ignition Special water resistant electronic ignition
Clutch Centrifugal, three shoe, three spring
Fuel ratio 50:1 (2%) gasoline-to-oil
Fuel Capacity 0.26 gallon (1 liter)
Water Supply Minimum 20 psi (1.5 bar)
Water Flow Minimum: 2 gpm (8 lpm)
Noise Level 112 dB(A) at 3 ft (1 m)
Vibration Level 3.9 m/s2 (front handle)
4.1 m/s2 (rear handle)
Engine Break-in Period One tank, without cutting, cycling throttle
Spark Plug NGK BPMR7A or Champion RCJ6Y
Electrode gap 0.020 in (0.5 mm)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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SETUP
STEP 1
Loosen side cover nut and remove side cover.
GUIDEBAR AND DIAMOND CHAIN INSTALLATION
STEP 2
Place bar onto stud and engage alignment block.

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GUIDEBAR AND DIAMOND CHAIN INSTALLATION
STEP 3
Mount the diamond chain on the guidebar starting
at the drive sprocket and continue over the
guidebar nose.
NOTE: FORCE4 requires rim to be pulled outward
for chain installation.
STEP 4
Install the side cover and ensure chain adjustment
pin engages hole in bar. Do not fully tighten side
cover nut until after chain is properly tensioned.
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SETUP
STEP 6
Before cutting, check for proper tension by pulling
the chain around the bar by hand. If you cannot
easily pull by hand, the chain is too tight and needs
to be loosened slightly.
CAUTION: Be aware that the guidebar rails may
develop sharp edges over time so always pull the
diamond chain by the diamond segments.
STEP 5
Make sure all the drive links are inside the
guidebar groove then lift the bar nose and tension
the chain by turning the screw clockwise.
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CORRECT CHAIN TENSION
All chains have a tendency to stretch when used. Diamond chains stretch
more than wood cutting chains because of the abrasive materials they are
cutting.
If the chain is too tight, a lot of the saw's power goes into turning the chain
rather than into the cut. In extreme over-tightened cases, the saw may not
be able to turn the chain at all. In addition, damage can occur to the bar
nose and premature stretch may occur.
CHAIN TOO LOOSE
If the chain is too loose, it could come off the bar, or it will allow the drive
sprocket to spin without turning the chain, which can chew up drive links.
When a chain stretches to a point where the drive links are hanging
approximately 1/2 in (12 mm) to 3/4 in (18 mm) below the bar, it is time to
tension the chain.
CORRECT CHAIN TENSION
CHAIN TOO TIGHT CHAIN TOO LOOSE
GUIDEBAR AND DIAMOND CHAIN INSTALLATION
SETUP