Features & Benefits

• 1' hydraulic whip hose included
  
• Redesigned rear handle offers improved ergonomic cutting and greater durability
• Requires 20 PSI pressurized water.  Do not use standard pump-up water cans as they do not provide enough water.  Standard garden hose connection.
• 3 scratch resistant bubble levels for more accurate vertical and horizontal cutting
• New drive sprocket design allows for quick replacement in the field
• New secondary water shut off valve for flow metering and water conservation

Proper Chain Tension is very important.  Rule of thumb is a diamond chain can be pulled freely around the guide bar by hand easily without binding.  Proper chain tension should allow drive links to hang below bar.  Click for full ICS Chain Tension Tip Sheet.

For the straightest cuts use the Step Cut Method.  Score the line first about 1/2" deep next deepen the cut about 2" then plunge all the way through and complete the cut.  Plunge cutting generally results in a straighter start.  If the cut does not start straight, it will not finish straight.  When cutting heavy rebar, slowly rock the saw over the rebar, maintaining gray slurry water, so that you're always cutting concrete as well as steel.  This will help keep diamonds exposed, expect less chain life when cutting heavy rebar.

If cuts are consistently crooked, turn the guide bar over and use the other side.  Note: normal life of a guide bar is 2-3 chains.  Heavy rebar can shorten bar life.  With new chains it may be necessary to open up the diamonds, do this by making a few cuts into an abrasive material such as cinder block.  Opening the diamonds will increase cutting speed.

Chains measure .220" wide, pre-cutting with a .235" blade will allow the chainsaw to cut freely without any premature wear on side clearance of chain.  Important in keeping your saw cut straight by scoring the cut first.  This also helps in blade life by using a standard pre-cut diamond blade with cut-off saw.  Pre-Cutting is most commonly achieved with gas or or hydraulic combined with the diamond blade.

The ICS 890F4 Powerhead is the best way to cut concrete.  With hydraulic there are no fumes, being in tight areas inside or trenches is much safer to operate. Using hydraulic eliminates the problem of fumes while giving more horsepower and torque for a smoother and faster cut.  

MORE INFO AND DESCRIPTION

The ICS 890 Series hydraulic cutting system offers the superior strength of FORCE4® technology. From the redesigned, more durable rear handle, to the easy to replace drive sprocket, this power cutter is engineered to stand up to your toughest jobs. In a package that exceeds industry standards this sleek powerhouse is packed with features designed to make it work as hard as you do.