BIRO 44, Operating And Service Manual

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E.
STATIONARY BAR ASSEMBLY:
Check condition of nylon filler (Part No. 177), change every four (4) weeks.
Check condition of saw guide (Part No. 119A), check tracking of blade through guide, back of blade should
be centered in hole, replace every six (6) months. Check condition of lower blade back-up guide (Part No.
605). Check adjustment of back-up guide, should have
1
32
²
gap between back of blade and saw guide
carbide. Replace every six (6) months.
F.
SAW CLEANERS:
Check condition of blade cleaners, replace every four (4) weeks.
G.
RATCHET ASSEMBLY:
Check for smooth operation through full range of travel. Check condition of trigger
spring, replace as necessary.
H.
SLIDE GIBS:
Check that the head structure moves freely up and down. Check for side to side and fore to
aft tolerance. Adjust as required. Grease every four (4) weeks.
I.
MEAT GAUGE ASSEMBLY:
Check free movement of meat gauge plate on gear rack. Gear rack to be kept
lubricated at all times with light food grade oil. Check operation of release handle. Check that worm gear
engages properly with gear rack.
J.
MEAT CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY:
Check for free movement through full range of travel. Check for side to
side tolerance, adjust as necessary. Check condition of bearings, replace as necessary. Check condition of
thumb guard, replace as necessary.
K.
SAFETY ITEMS:
Safety end cut pusher plate is with machine and accessible. All warning labels are present,
properly affixed and legible. Model and Serial Number plate properly affixed and legible. Wall poster within
operator’s view from machine. Manual accessible to operator.
B. LUBRICATION
1.
UPPER WHEEL BEARINGS:
Grease ev-
ery four (4) months. Change grease every
twelve (12) months.
2.
LOWER BEARING HOUSING:
Grease
every four (4) months. Change grease ev-
ery twelve (12) months.
3.
SLIDE GIBS:
Grease every four (4)
weeks.
4.
MEAT CARRIAGE BEARINGS:
Grease
every four (4) weeks.
5.
SAW GUIDE BAR:
Oil daily with food
machine oil.
6.
MEAT GAUGE GEAR RACK:
Oil daily
with food machine oil.
7.
MOTOR BEARINGS –
– Bearing grease will lose its lubricating ability over time, not suddenly. The lubricating
ability of a grease (over time) depends primarily on the type of grease, the size of the bearing, the speed at which
the bearing operates and the severity of the operating conditions. Good results can be obtained if the following
recommendations are used in your maintenance program.
A high grade ball or roller bearing grease should be used. Recommended grease for standard service conditions
is Polyrex EM (Exxon Mobil).
Equivalent and compatible greases include:
Texaco Polystar, Rykon Premium #2, Pennzoil Pen 2 Lube, and Chevorn SRI.
Recommended lubrications intervals is every 9 months with the equivalent of two (2) teaspoons of grease.
When lubricating the upper wheel bearing it is important that the three hex head
screws securing the upper wheel hub cap be loosened slightly before attempting to
pump grease into the grease fitting. Loosening the screws allows for an escape of
old broken down grease and air from the bearing cavity. Failure to loosen the screws
before greasing the upper bearings can cause the upper shaft seal to be dislodged
from the upper wheel allowing grease to escape and moisture to get into the cavity.
When finished greasing the bearings, retighten the three screws. Take care to also
clean off any grease that was pushed out of the cavity during greasing.
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