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CUTTERS EDGE® FIRE RESCUE SAWS

Operation & Maintenance Manual

Edge Industries, Inc.

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE / 3

VENTILATION:

The purpose of ventilation is the establishment of a safer interior environment through planned and

systematic removal of heat, smoke, and toxic gases and their replacement with fresh air. It is an offensive technique that,

when accomplished early and effectively, can speed tactical operations.

As fire develops within a structure, several conditions result. First, the temperature and toxicity of the atmosphere increase

rapidly. Then radiated and convected heat result in flashover and the subsequent rapid spread of fire throughout the struc-

ture.

Without ventilation, the fire will develop a super-heated, oxygen-deficient, and fuel-rich environment ripe for backdraft.

Firefighters can minimize these conditions with proper ventilation techniques and proper tools. Knowledge, training and

Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saws are the proper tools.

Cutters Edge Fire Rescue Saws are designed and built exclusively for use by TRAINED FIREFIGHTERS. Although Cutters

Edge Fire Rescue Saws are essentially modified chain saws, their use and applications differ substantially. This manual is

provided to assist you in learning the safe and proper set-up, operation and maintenance of your new Cutters Edge Fire

Rescue Saw. However, you should not attempt to use this tool without knowledge of the safe and proper application of

power saws in fighting fires. Cutters Edge recommends that you view the video edition of this training manual that further

ill

ustrates these steps and techniques. This manual is in no way intended to replace the chainsaw manuals, rather it should

be used as a supplemental manual dealing with the specific applications of this specialized tool. Nor are the guidelines for

operational procedures described herein intended to contradict the standard operating procedures (SOP) of your individual

fire department.

For more information about the principles and techniques of ventilation, we recommend the book "FIRE RESCUE METH-

ODS AND TECHNIQUES", by Los Angeles City Fire Department Battalion Chief John Mittendorf. There are order forms for

both the video and Chief Mittendorf's book at the back of this manual.

RESCUE:

With the introduction of the BULLET® CHAIN, applications for your CUTTERS EDGE® FIRE RESCUE SAW

have increased dramatically!

Ventilation, Forcible Entry, Storm Damage, Rescue, Crash Rescue (Aircraft & Automobile) and conventional chain saw and

rotary saw applications are some of the many operations your saw can be used in.

While chain wear and damage may be accelerated when cutting materials other than wood. Your BULLET®

CHAIN

equipped saw is capable of cutting most building materials including nails, sheet metal and some lightweight concretes. It

s capable of cutting automotive sheet metal, automotive glass, plastics, fiberglass and many composite materials. It can

cut aircraft skin, cockpit and aircraft windows and even some aircraft structural materials.

There are of course limitations, but your CUTTERS EDGE FIRE RESCUE SAW with BULLET® CHAIN will cut a wide vari-

ety of materials under the most severe fireground and rescue scene conditions.

This manual will take you through each step of assembling the saw when you receive it, how to properly operate the saw,

and how to clean and maintain the saw after use.

Before attempting to assemble or use your saw, we strongly suggest that you view the optional video completely and read

• When materials other than wood are cut, increased wear and damage should be anticipated. The possibility of chain breakage also increases. All mate-

rials listed have been successfully cut under controlled conditions and during actual fireground and rescue incidents. However, quantlty, composition of

specific materials, operator experience, existing conditions, and unknown factors can adversely affect the outcome.

the manual completely. Then carefully follow the instructions in this manual as you proceed to prepare your Cutters Edge

Fire Rescue Saw for use.

WARNING

Please take note of the warnings in this manual and the

warning labels attached to various parts of the saw and

its accessories. Read these warnings and heed their

advice. Failure to do so could result in injury to you

and/or damage to the saw. Any warranties provided by

the manufacturer will not cover abuse, neglect or mis-

handling of the saw.

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