These battery-powered saws are usually only ideal for cutting wood, but this kit equips the saw with a carbide-tipped chain designed to cut through wood, nails, asphalt shingles and light metal, as well as residential and commercial roofing all with ease to the firefighter while not damaging the chain.
Kit Components
- Carbide-Tipped Chain: Converts select battery-powered chain saws into a rescue saw capable of cutting through wood, nails, asphalt shingles and light metal, as well as residential and commercial roofing; easily sharpens with diamond equipment
- Modified Bar: Allows the wider chain gauge to operate with added room, putting less strain on the saw for repeat and heavy use; the bar is slotted to work with Super Vacs Quick Silver depth gauge
- Optional Quick Silver Depth Gauge: Prevents the blade from cutting too deep during roof ventilation
Component | Weight | Materials | Battery-Powered Saw Compatibility |
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Chain | 6.4 oz, 182 g | Chisel chain; carbide tipped (super grade for better impact resistance); loop for 16″ bar, 3/8 x .050; single-raker design | Makita: XCU07, XCU04, XCU03 DeWalt: DCCS670B, DCCS670X1 Milwaukee: 2727-20, 2727-21HD |
Bar | 22.3 oz, 632 g | Flame-hardened rails to 60 Rockwell C; precision-honed groove and replaceable roller nose for smoother operation/longer life | |
Depth Gauge | 15.8 oz, 448 g | Billet aluminum for lightweight strength; CNC machined for precision; open design prevents clogging of debris |