ICS 680ES GC Gas Saw Package with 14 In. guidebar and FORCE3 Chain

Description

An 80 cc powerhead drives diamond chains deep into masonry walls to complete fourteen-inch plunge cuts without corner overcuts. The ICS 680ES GC Gas Saw Package carves exact rectangular openings for windows, doors, and ventilation ducts. A two-stroke gas engine spins FORCE3 chain under load. Diamond chains demand steady water pressure above 20 PSI to survive.

High-strength magnesium forms the crankcase, keeping engine weight low while resisting abrasive concrete slurry wash. The 80 cc two-stroke gas engine generates 5.7 HP at 9,500 RPM, turning the drive sprocket through an internal water-feed transmission. Bare tool weight registers 21 lbs without bar or chain, occupying an unboxed casing size of 18.0 by 12.0 by 14.0 inches that fits inside standard service trucks.

Key Features of ICS 680ES

Concrete demolition contractors, general builders, and utility plumbers deploy this gas chainsaw for basement window openings, pipe penetrations, and demolition trimming. Compare regional pricing to buy ICS 680ES packages for clean corner plunge cuts without structural overcutting.

• Eighty cubic centimeter engine delivers high torque to drive diamond chain teeth through stone.
• Fourteen-inch guide bar enables deep square cuts without overcutting adjoining wall corners.
• FORCE3 diamond chain segments grind cured concrete, brick, cinder block, and natural stone.
• Internal water manifold routes pressurized fluid through bar channels straight to chain rivets.
• Rear mud flap shields operator legs from abrasive concrete slurry washback during cuts.
• Decompression valve vents cylinder pressure to reduce pull cord effort during cold starts.
• Multi-stage foam air filtration system prevents silica dust from entering intake ports.
• Side chain tensioning screw allows rapid tension adjustments using a standard scrench tool.

Drive Sprocket Torque Runout Metrics

Splined drive shaft runout registers under 0.0012 inches TIR at the clutch interface. The 80 cc engine drops from 9,500 RPM free spin down to 8,300 RPM under full fourteen-inch plunge cuts in hard aggregate concrete. Water delivery pressure holds at 25 PSI, maintaining cylinder head temperatures near 295 degrees Fahrenheit during sustained wall cuts. Chain stretch measures 0.130 inches across the first half hour of operation, requiring take-up adjustment to prevent the drive links from jumping bar rails.

Jobsite Plunge Handling Service Realities

The straight inline chassis design lets operators push straight into vertical walls without motor housing interference. The throttle trigger and master switch respond positive through thick leather work gloves. Do not buy this machine for shallow asphalt expansion joint grooving or light paver installations. Concrete demolition contractors and basement egress teams achieve massive labor savings with this tool.

• Flush guide bar water channels with clean water after finishing each workday.
• Inspect drive sprocket teeth for groove wear when replacing worn diamond chains.
• Wash dry concrete slurry from cylinder cooling fins before sludge turns solid.

Factory Package Standard Warranty Details

ICS backs the 680ES gas powerhead with a 1-Year commercial warranty against manufacturer defects. The factory crate includes the 680ES GC gas saw, fourteen-inch guide bar, FORCE3 diamond chain, combination scrench tool, and technical operator manual. Water delivery tanks, extra diamond chains, and two-stroke oil require separate purchase.