Limbinator Hydraulic Chain Saw User guide

Limbinator Saws, LLC • 46235 East County Road 1510 • Stratford, OK 74872
Installation and
Safety Manual
2010 Edition for Limbinator Saws, LLC
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Copyright 2010 Limbinator Saws, LLC

Hydraulic Chain Saw
Installation & Safety Manual
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION
Your Limbinator Saw kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installing the Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Mounting the Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operating Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chain Tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Adjusting Oiler Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using Your Limbinator Saw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SAFETY MANUAL
Your Tractor, Skidloader, Backhoe (Vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
The Operator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Protective Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Your Limbinator Saw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Transporting your Limbinator Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
During Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
This manual contains the recommended installation and safety guidelines and instructions. Please
completely familiarize yourself with these instructions and safety guidelines to minimize chances of
injury and to increase professional results regarding your chainsaw and its use.
If you do not understand any part of the instructions and precautions in this manual or the
Installation DVD, please contact your local LIMBINATOR dealer or representative, CONTACT US thru
the Limbinatorsaws.com website, or call 1-580-272-3194 before beginning installation or operation.

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Your shipped container should include:
• a saw with an attached bar and chain
• a receiver pinned to the end of the 8' mast
• a packet
The packet contains:
• 4 nuts and bolts, for attaching the receiver
to your loader
• a brochure
• a warranty registration card
• a Installation/Safety manual that you
should read completely before you begin
installation and operation
INSTALLING THE RECEIVER
Install the receiver to the back of your
loader, at the top, on the right side.
Positioning it at the top of the bucket, as
shown in this picture, will afford you an extra
two feet of reach when operating your saw.
When installing the receiver with the bolts,
use a 1/2 inch drill bit.

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MOUNTING THE SAW
Before mounting the Limbinator Saw into the
receiver, rotate your bucket so the receiver is
positioned as shown. Your saw weighs about
84lbs, making it easy to mount, remove when
you're finished and store in your shop. Using
protective gloves, lift the saw and insert the
end into the receiver until it hits the stop. Pin
and clip, to secure.
Every tractor has its hydraulic hookups in
a different location. For this reason, your
Limbinator Saw does not include the hydraulic
lines that attach to the tractor. You will need
to purchase these lines with a minimum of 3/8”
hydraulic hose. Measure from the auxiliary
hookups of your tractor to the hydraulic
hookups on your saw. Allow enough slack in
your lines for the full rotation of your bucket.
This skidloader has 6.5' of hydraulic line.
The saw is now shown in the transport position.
When driving to and from your work site,
always keep the saw folded and pinned to
protect it from the wear and tear that bouncing
can cause. Always be aware of power lines
and other hazards that may be hanging in
your path.

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OPERATING POSITION
To unfold saw into operating position, remove pin
that holds saw arm closed against mast. Make sure
that your loader bucket is rotated up enough that
saw arm can open and come forward without
hitting the ground.
Lift saw arm and pin nylon strap into center
hole with pin you just removed from holding
the mast in the folded position. The center
hole is used for most of the cuts. If you are
cutting branches close to the ground and
need the saw arm and mast to be straighter
use the hole closest to the loader. If you are
making cuts that require more angle
between the mast and saw arm, use the
hole closest to the saw blade.
.

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CHAIN TENSION
Using a 9/16” wrench, loosen 2 nuts holding
the black chain guard cover with yellow
warning sticker.
Using a 9/16” wrench, tighten chain screw
bolt “in” to tighten chain. To loosen chain,
unscrew bolt “out.” Chain tension should
be the same as any hand held chainsaw.
Do not over tighten. Over tightening will cause
chain to stretch, cause additional wear and
tear on the sprocket and additional strain
on the motor. Re-tighten guard cover when
adjustment is complete.
Correct chain tension.
Correct installation and setting
of chain tensioner.

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ADJUSTING THE AUTOMATIC OILER
Remove 4 bolts from motor housing cover with
a 1/2” wrench to expose motor and oiler.
Every hydraulic system works with a different
pressure. You must set the oiler to accommo-
date the pressure in your tractor's hydraulic
system. Loosen the set screw on the oiler valve
with an Allen wrench.
Position a piece of paper or cardboard on
the ground and lower chainsaw blade above
paper as shown in this picture. From tractor
seat, spin chain for about 10 seconds. Look to
see if there is any oil splatter on the paper. If
there is no splatter move the dial in small
increments counter clockwise to open the
valve. Spin your chain again.
Repeat this process until there is a fine spray
of oil on the paper. If you have more splatter
than shown in the picture at left, turn the dial
clockwise in small increments to close the
valve. When you have achieved the correct
flow, tighten the set screw and replace the
motor housing cover.

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USING YOUR LIMBINATOR SAW
When driving your tractor or loader across
pastures and uneven terrain, please pin your
saw closed into the transport position. Driving
with the saw open in the operating position
may damage pins and the yellow nylon strap. Use caution when driving under power lines
and low hanging branches. Adjust the height of your saw by raising and lowering your
loader to clear obstacles that could potentially get caught on your saw during transport.
When beginning a cut, position the saw on a
branch and lower your loader until you see
slack in the yellow strap. This means that the
required weight of the saw is resting on the
limb to make a clean cut. Do not lower your
loader to assist in making the cut. The weight
of the saw is all that is required to make each
cut. On large limbs, it may be necessary to lower your loader to complete a cut. If this is
the circumstance, always stop the saw first. Lower your loader until you see slack in the
yellow strap once again and then resume cutting.
When cutting large or heavy limbs, make
several cuts to remove weight from the limb
before making the final cut at the base. This
will prevent the bark from peeling 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.
TRANSPORT POSITION
TRANSPORT POSITION

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
All of the components on your
Limbinator Saw are replaceable. Should you
need a part, please don’t hesitate to call us.
You can contact us through our website at
www.LimbinatorSaws.com
or by phone at [phone].
Enjoy your saw and remember we are interested
in posting customer testimonials on our website.

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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 Limbinator Saws dealer to be sure
that the Limbinator 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 professional manner is directly related to your
safety and the professional results you will obtain with your saw.
Cuts are made by lowering the loader and/or rotating the bucket in a skilled manner. Uneducated
driving of your vehicle and use of its loader may cause serious or fatal injury to the operator and
bystanders, damage your Limbinator Saw beyond immediate, simple repairs, or damage your
vehicle. Placing too much down pressure on the branch while you are making a cut could result
in damage to the saw. Remember, the mechanics and the weight of your saw are what make the
cut. Re-read and familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operation instructions in your vehicle
manual before installing and operating the Limbinator Saw on your loader.
Read the entire Limbinator Installation and Safety Manual and review the Installation DVD that is on
the LimbinatorSaws.com website before installing and operating your unit. Also re-read both your
vehicle manual and your Limbinator Installation and Safety Manual at the beginning of each season
to maintain your knowledge of this equipment. Periodically check the website of both your vehicle
manufacturer and Limbinator Saw for recent updates, engineering changes, improvements on
equipment, and new videos. Parts and their usage, and the operation of your equipment may change
over time. Serious or fatal injury can occur without maintaining proper familiarity with all your equipment.
THE OPERATOR
To minimize the chance of injury the operator of this cutting device must be physically capable,
mentally aware and not under the influence of any mind influencing substance (drugs, alcohol,
etc) that could alter operator's vision, dexterity or judgment. This includes the influence of fatigue.
Operators that are tired or fatigued should immediately discontinue the use of this unit. Lack of
concentration due to fatigue may cause loss of control of device leading to possible injury to
operator and damage to equipment.
Do not operate your vehicle or saw if you are tired.
If you think you have any condition that might impair your physical or mental ability to operate
this machine please check with your doctor before beginning use.
Extended use of any machinery may cause White finger Disease (Raynard's phenomenon) or
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Although the Limbinator Saw is operated from the seat of your tractor
and does not expose the operator to vibrations that other chainsaws have, this does not guarantee
Safety Instructions