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WI-108 SterilCut S28 Band Saw User Manual 

Revision August 27 2019 

 

 

 

Safety Symbols 

 

 

 

PROHIBITED: 

This symbol indicates an action that is strictly prohibited. The 

prohibited action should never be carried out, under any circumstances.

 

 

 

CAUTION: 

This symbol indicates a warning or precaution related to safety. 

Please read and understand the text and use the equipment safely.

 

 

 

ACTION: 

This symbol indicates instruction that requires an action. Please follow 

the instructions carefully.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT:  

This symbol indicates that review of the following instructions is 

required.

 

Warnings 

 

 

WHEN UNIT IS RECEIVING POWER, THE BLADE CAN RUN:  

Never place any 

body part on or near the SterilCut S28 blade while the unit is plugged in.  Doing 
so may result in injury or death.

 

 

PROHIBITED: 

Always unplug the SterilCut S28 before disassembly, changing 

blades, or performing maintenance, cleaning or repair.

 

 

PROHIBITED: 

Never attempt to operate the SterilCut S28 if any part of the 

system has been damaged.

 

 

WARNING: 

The SterilCut S28 may be operated by trained and experienced 

personnel only. If you are not familiar with the safe operation of the SterilCut S28, 
do not use until proper training has been completed. 

 

PROHIBITED:

 Do not operate machine without blade guard and lower catch tray 

in place.

 

 

PROHIBITED:

 Do not use the SterilCut S28 for any other 

purpose than it’s 

intended use. 

 

 

PROHIBITED:

 Do not operate the SterilCut S28 with loose or baggy clothing. 

Confine long hair. Non-slip footwear or anti-skid flooring are recommended.

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for SterilCut S28

Page 1: ...Band Saw User Manual SterilCut S28 2019 BioCut LLC 8219 W Bradley Road Milwaukee Wisconsin 53223 Phone 262 946 1052 Fax 262 946 1056 www biocutsystems com...

Page 2: ...by any means including electronic photocopying mechanical or otherwise This document may not be translated into other languages without BioCut s express written approval The contents of this document...

Page 3: ...ntroduction 6 Applications and Uses 6 Component Identification 7 Operation 8 Site Preparations 8 Unpacking 8 Assembly Procedure 9 Installation of Optional Parts 15 Band Saw Adjustments 17 Production O...

Page 4: ...BioCut is not liable for death injuries to persons or property or incidental consequential contingent or special damages arising from the use of the product Warranty Statement The Warranty for the Ste...

Page 5: ...or near the SterilCut S28 blade while the unit is plugged in Doing so may result in injury or death PROHIBITED Always unplug the SterilCut S28 before disassembly changing blades or performing mainten...

Page 6: ...erating the SterilCut S28 CAUTION Only use GFCI circuitry with the SterilCut S28 CAUTION Only use BioCut approved replacement parts CAUTION When operating the SterilCut S28 always maintain a balanced...

Page 7: ...mplify the operation of the Band Saw A foot pedal is used to start and stop the saw Applying pressure on the foot pedal starts the saw and releasing pressure allows for a quick stop of the saw s rotat...

Page 8: ...1 3 S11794 ECCENTRIC BS 1 4 S11829 BAR GUIDE BS 1 5 S11796 WHEEL TENSION BS 1 6 S11795 WHEEL DRIVE BS 1 7 S11949 CARRIER BS 1 8 S11956 COVER BLADE HOUSING RH BS 1 9 S11824 MOUNT GUIDE BS 1 10 S12025...

Page 9: ...e remove all shipping enclosures to gain access to safe lifting locations Leave all wrappings on the SterilCut S28 until it is in the final position this avoids scratches and damage to the external fa...

Page 10: ...Pg 7 2 Locate the Table on the Motor Housing using the Table Plate and engage by sliding forward on the screw shoulders 3 Place Table Insert into locating hole in table 4 Bring the Blade Housing to i...

Page 11: ...the locations portrayed below torque to minimum of 130 in lbs 6 Place the Drive Wheel into the bottom of the Blade Housing locking it in on the Drive Shaft Hub Ensure Drive Wheel flange is closest to...

Page 12: ...uide Guard into place For adjusting Blade Guide Guard see Setting Blade Guide Guard Height Pg 17 9 Insert the Tension Wheel carrier into the top of the Blade Housing Ensure threaded hole on the Carrie...

Page 13: ...Tension Knob clockwise to apply a light tension on the blade Rotate Drive Wheel by hand to test blade tracking If blade is not tracking properly reference Adjusting Blade Tracking Pg 18 Ensure blade...

Page 14: ...Place Scraper into designated slot in lower part of the Blade Housing ensure flanged end is inserted first 14 Install Catch Tray using the two 2 inch quick connect fasteners the longer fasteners Ensu...

Page 15: ...quick connect fasteners until they lock into position Ensure quick connect fasteners are locked by tugging lightly on the handles 16 Install Blade Guide Guard using the two Knurled Knobs 17 If not al...

Page 16: ...WI 108 SterilCut S28 Band Saw User Manual Revision August 27 2019 15 Installation of Optional Parts Fence To assist in making parallel cuts Miter Gauge To guide material perpendicular to blade...

Page 17: ...WI 108 SterilCut S28 Band Saw User Manual Revision August 27 2019 16 Miter Slot Fillers To provide a smooth tabletop for scroll cutting...

Page 18: ...ide Guard Height 1 Adjust Blade Guide Guard to a max of 5 above material to be cut this reduces the amount of exposed blade and provides a safer operating condition 2 Loosen back nut and vertically mo...

Page 19: ...otating Drive Wheel by hand adjust the upper Socket Head Cap Screw in the Carrier until blade tracks properly Clockwise rotation of upper screw will adjust blade back Counterclockwise rotation of uppe...

Page 20: ...ssary 2 Loosen the Lock Shoulder Screw using a 4mm hex wrench 3 Rotate Eccentric Nut using a 13mm open end wrench to properly adjust blade guide bearing clearance to have 010 to 030 gap between blade...

Page 21: ...sure all components are present per image and components list below a Tension Wheel b Shoulder Screw c Bearing Qty 2 d Washer Qty 2 e Carrier Assembly 2 Insert Bearings on both sides of Tension Wheel...

Page 22: ...WI 108 SterilCut S28 Band Saw User Manual Revision August 27 2019 21 4 Place washers over the threads of the Shoulder Screw 5 Thread Shoulder Screw into carrier and torque to 20 in lbs...

Page 23: ...foot pedal s 7 Guide the material through the SterilCut S28 8 Continue to process until the material is cut to the preference of the user 9 Release the foot pedal and ensure motion of the blade has b...

Page 24: ...forming maintenance cleaning or repair Before moving or storing the SterilCut S28 the following steps are required 1 Make sure the SterilCut S28 is off 2 Unplug the SterilCut S28 from power source 3 D...

Page 25: ...e Ensure no rusting of the blade Before each use Visually check all SterilCut S28 machined components for excessive wear or damage Before each use Ensure Guards and Catch Tray are in place and not dam...

Page 26: ...d fully into push to connect fittings on rear of Motor Housing The SterilCut S28 is not running Ensure Standoff on Blade Cover is present and contacting sensor on Motor Housing The SterilCut S28 is no...

Page 27: ...rements Ambient Room Temperature 32 110 F 0 43 C Electrical Connection 120 VAC 15 Amp GFCI outlet Performance Throat Opening 8 x 8 Throat Height 8 Cutting Area 8 x 8 Motor 0 5 HP 3 Phase Industrial Se...

Page 28: ...witch is depressed and foot pedal s is not pressed 3 Will not work when Switch remains pressed or pedal s is not pressed from a previous action Removable Cover Safety lockout switch on cover to preven...

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