Abstract: A cutting assembly is configured to be coupled to a drum that is rotatable about an axis. The cutting assembly includes a block having a leading surface and an inner surface. The inner surface forms a block bore extending along an axis through the leading surface and at least partially through the block. The cutting assembly also includes a sleeve having a sleeve shank with an outer surface, a flange, and a sleeve bore extending through the flange and at least partially through the sleeve shank. During installation of the sleeve to the block, an interface between the outer surface of the sleeve shank and the inner surface of the block bore transitions from an interference fit to a clearance fit.

Abstract: A cutting device including a cutting drum, a motor housing, a structural web extending between the motor housing and the cutting drum, and a structural member attached to the cutting drum adjacent the web. The structural member has a structural surface including an edge adjacent the web and an edge away from the web. The surface has an edge away from the web, the surface being inclined away from the web by having the edge adjacent the web forward in the cutting direction of the edge away from the web. In the preferred embodiment, the structural member is a bit mechanism including a bit, and the structural member houses the bit.

Abstract: A cutting device including a cutting drum, a motor housing, a structural web extending between the motor housing and the cutting drum, and a structural member attached to the cutting drum adjacent the web. The structural member has a structural surface including an edge adjacent the web and an edge away from the web. The surface has an edge away from the web, the surface being inclined away from the web by having the edge adjacent the web forward in the cutting direction of the edge away from the web. In the preferred embodiment, the structural member is a bit mechanism including a bit, and the structural member houses the bit.

Abstract: A tension adjustment assembly for a tracked vehicle, the tracked vehicle including a frame, an endless track, a track-engaging wheel supported by the frame, and a second track-engaging wheel supported by the frame in spaced relation to the first track-engaging wheel. The first track-engaging wheel and the second track-engaging wheel are rotatable about a first axis and a second axis, respectively. The endless track extends about the first track-engaging wheel and the second track-engaging wheel, and the track has a tension. The first track-engaging wheel is movable relative to the frame in a direction perpendicular to the first axis to adjust the tension of the track. The assembly further comprises a tension adjustment mechanism connected to the first track-engaging wheel and operable to move the first track-engaging wheel, the tension adjustment mechanism including a rotatable member rotatable about a rotational axis to cause movement of the first track-engaging wheel relative to the frame.

Abstract: A tension adjustment assembly for a tracked vehicle, the tracked vehicle including a frame, an endless track, a track-engaging wheel supported by the frame, and a second track-engaging wheel supported by the frame in spaced relation to the first track-engaging wheel. The first track-engaging wheel and the second track-engaging wheel are rotatable about a first axis and a second axis, respectively. The endless track extends about the first track-engaging wheel and the second track-engaging wheel, and the track has a tension. The first track-engaging wheel is movable relative to the frame in a direction perpendicular to the first axis to adjust the tension of the track. The assembly further comprises a tension adjustment mechanism connected to the first track-engaging wheel and operable to move the first track-engaging wheel, the tension adjustment mechanism including a rotatable member rotatable about a rotational axis to cause movement of the first track-engaging wheel relative to the frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for filtering airborne contaminates that has a frame member and a collection duct attached thereto. A duct assembly is slidably supported on the frame member and selectively movable along a linear path between a first position adjacent the frame member and collection duct and a second position displaced from the frame member. A fan for inducing airflow into the collection duct and duct assembly may be attached to the duct assembly for travel therewith or attached to the frame and the duct assembly when the duct assembly is in the first position. The duct assembly may be selectively movable between the first and second positions along a linear path relative to the frame member by a slidable support attached between the frame member and duct assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for filtering airborne contaminates that has a frame member and a collection duct attached thereto. A discharge duct assembly is pivotally connected to the frame member and is pivotable between a first position wherein it can be removably connected to the collection duct to form a duct assembly and a second position displaced from the frame member. A fan is attached to the discharge duct assembly for travel therewith and is adapted to cause contaminate-laden air to be drawn into the duct assembly and pass through a filter mounted therein. A cylinder is provided for selectively pivoting the discharge duct assembly between the first and second positions.