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PART 4 PREPARE FOR OPERATION
PREPARE FOR OPERATION
The following procedure is recommended for the correct cutting using the
BROBO GROUP
S315/S350/S400
Series Metal Cutting Saw.
PROCEDURE
Using a
non-flammable & toxic free solvent
, clean the machine to remove any corrosion pro-
tective coating prior to use.
1. Ensure that
both the air & electric power systems are turned on
, where applicable. The
electrical power source must be available before any pneumatic functions will operate.
2. To adjust the cutting angle, untighten the quick action handle. Fine-tune the angle required,
then re-tighten the quick action handle.
3. Place the cutting specimen you wish to cut into the vice clamps. Manually adjust the
clamps so that the jaws are
clamped firmly
to the workpiece. With a pneumatic vice,
manually adjust the clamps to a
clearance of 3 - 7mm
. (For correct clamping of material,
please refer to PART 3 Advice for the Operator)
NOTE -The vice clamps advance with an approximate 10mm pneumatic stroke to apply
a clamping pressure of 6 bar (87 psi).
4. Position the vice clamps & component
as close to the blade
as possible without interfering
with the travel of the blade or guard. Vice relocation is required whenever the head angle
is altered.
5. For
pneumatic vices
, set the vice clamping pressure from the pressure regulators located
on the main control unit door. If for any reason this pressure is not available on a contin-
uous basis, the regulator on the air service unit must be set slightly below the available
line pressure, & the safety low-pressure indicator valve needs to be reset to correspond
with the newly available pressure. The need to change the pressure is necessary to allow
for lighter materials with hollow cross sections to be cut without deforming the walls thick-
nesses.
6. To initiate the cutting process, either turn the switch to 1 or 2 settings or press the
START buttons
.
• Vice jaws automatically close & apply clamping pressure.
• Position blade to commence cutting through component & maintaining a constant
forward feed cutting rate until the end of the stroke.
• Return saw cutting head to the initial rest position.
• Vice clamps release workpiece
7. The machine is
ready
for the next cutting cycle.
WARNING - SAFETY GEAR
Protective clothing, safety glasses and gloves should always be worn while
loading parts, operating the machine, or undertaking any maintenance work
on the machine.
