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Diamond chains tend to run
better when slightly loose. It's
normal for the drivelinks to
hang completely out of the
bar. Tighten the chain when
the drivelinks hang more
than 1/2 inch (12mm) below
the bar. But remember, you
should be able to pull the
chain around the bar by
hand, otherwise it is too tight.

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Rebar

Can a diamond chain cut rebar?

Yes, Number 4 or 5 (12 or 16 mm) bar is not a problem; anything over
number 8 (25 mm) is difficult. Warning: Rebar or steel must be
surrounded by concrete or aggregate material.


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CHAIN
LIFE

How long will a diamond chain last?

This depends on the material being cut, chain type, experience of the
operator and how much rebar is present. For example, diamond chain
on gas saws will typically cut 40 to 80 linear feet in 6-inch (15 cm)
concrete. On hydraulic saws, this range is most often doubled.

GUIDE
BAR
LIFE

How long does a guide bar last?

Normally two or three chains when cutting concrete, brick, natural
stone. However, heavy rebar can shorten bar life. One to two chains
when cutting ductile iron, PVC etc. with PowerGRIT chains.

SKID-
LOADER

Can a hydraulic concrete cutting
chainsaw be run off a skidloader or
backhoe?

Yes, and any other hydraulic power source that puts out 8 or 12 gpm
and 2500 psi (30 liters and 172 bar). However, a flow adapter may be
required since some equipment operates with higher flow rates.

SKID-
LOADER

Can a hydraulic concrete cutting
chainsaw be run off a skidloader or
backhoe?

Yes, and any other hydraulic power source that puts out 8 or 12 gpm
and 2500 psi (30 liters and 172 bar). However, a flow adapter may be
required since some equipment operates with higher flow rates.

DRY
CUT

Can a concrete cutting
chainsaw cut dry?

No. It is strictly a wet cut
system. 20 psi minimum is
recommended.

KICK
BACK

Is "kickback" a safety problem?

No. Wood cutting chain has sharp hooked teeth that can grab the
wood causing kickback. Diamond chain grinds through concrete with
very small teeth (diamonds) without hooks. The preferred method of
starting a cut is to plunge straight into the wall. There is no kickback.

CUTTING
SPEED

How fast will a concrete cutting chainsaw cut?

This also depends on the material being cut, chain type, experience of
the operator and how much rebar is present. Gas saws will typically
saw 1 foot x 6 inches deep in 2 minutes. Hydraulic saws are faster.

CHAIN
TENSION

When does the chain need tightening?

WALLWALKER
®

What is the WallWalker®?

The Wallwalker® is a lever system that develops a four-to-one
mechanical advantage and turns inward force to downward force. The
Wallwalker® makes it easier to cut with the saw.

CONCRETE VS.
WOOD
CUTTING

Can I buy a diamond chain and put it on
my wood-cutting chainsaw?

No, a wood-cutting chainsaw does not have a hollow bar water delivery
system, modified air filtration or sealing and may be damaged due to
concrete particles.