BIRO 44, Operating And Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
SHARP MOVING BAND TYPE SAW BLADE
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
ALWAYS
Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tag Out Procedure to This
Machine
BEFORE
Cleaning or Servicing.
NEVER
Touch This Machine Without Training and Authorization By Your Supervisor.
ALWAYS
Keep Hands Clear of Band Type Saw Blade and Other Moving Parts.
NEVER
Bypass, Alter, or Modify This Equipment in Any Way From Its Original Condition.
PROMPTLY REPLACE
Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels.
USE ONLY GENUINE BIRO
Parts and Accessories Properly Installed.
A. GENERAL
A.
SAW WHEELS:
Clean outer diameter grooves daily. Check for cracks, gouges or wear on the flange and
grooves.
B.
WHEEL CLEANER ASSEMBLIES:
Check condition of fiber cleaner, change every four (4) weeks.
C.
REMOVABLE FINGER LIFT ASSEMBLY:
Check condition of saw guard, make sure mounting bolts are
tight and the “DANGER EXPOSED BLADE” decal is affixed and legible. Check condition of upper saw guide
(Part No. 602B), replace every six (6) months. Check adjustment of upper saw guide. Should be
1
32
"
between back of blade and saw guide carbide.
D.
SAW GUIDE BAR:
Check condition of bar for coating peeling and wear, replace as necessary. Check saw
guide bar spring for proper tension. The spring should hold the bar in any desired position in its travel.
Replace saw guide bar spring (Part No. 193) as necessary using instructions below.
NEVER USE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT PROPERLY INSTALLED
AND FUNCTIONING SAW GUIDE BAR AND SAW GUARD
DO NOT IMMERSE UPPER WHEEL
ASSEMBLY IN WATER
MACHINE SHOULD BE GENERALLY INSPECTED EVERY TIME
IT IS CLEANED (AT LEAST DAILY) TO ENSURE THAT IT IS IN
GOOD CONDITION AND HAS NOT BEEN DAMAGED OR
TAMPERED WITH
1. Remove the finger lift fastener knob and the fingerlift assembly.
2. Remove the finger lift fastener stud.
3. Push the saw guide bar up and out of the top of the head structure.
4. Remove the saw guide bar spring.
5. Clean and lubricate the babbitt pocket area (the square indented area that seats the saw
guide bar spring).
6. Lower the new saw guide bar spring through the top of the babbitt pocket area and guide
the spring into position with a standard screwdriver. (NOTE: Drawing)
7. While holding the saw guide bar spring in position, re-enter the saw guide bar from the top
compressing the saw guide bar spring slightly until the saw guide bar slides past the
spring.
8. Replace the finger lift fastener stud, the finger lift assembly and the finger lift fastener knob.
9. Test by making several adjustments.
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