IMET SIRIO 370 SH-E User manual

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IMET Spa
Loc. Tre Fontane - Cisano Bergamasco
Tel. [phone] - Fax. [phone]
Web site: www.imetsaws.com
E-mail: [e-mail]
Metal Cutting Circular Saw SIRIO 370 SH-E
Semiautomatic –Hydropnematic - Electronic
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We recommend to read carefully the information here included in order to install, use and maintain correctly
and safely this machine.
Please refer always to this instruction manual in case of assistance service need and keep it carefully for all
the machine life. The reference number in Italy is [phone] or [phone].
A consequence of the continuous improvement of the product is that some images/descriptions here included
could not correspond to the improved features of the machines.
Your kind collaboration would help us in intevening asap.
In the enclosed Compliance Declaration you will find the Safety and Reference Norms applied during the
planning and construction of this machine.
The choice and the use of the parts have been made by considering the conditions of use and the long
machine life.
The identification plate, with the serial number, is fixed on the front right angle of the base or on a wall of
control box.
1.1 - ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR E.M.C. ( INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT)
The user is responsible for installation and use of this machine in compliancewith the
manifacturer's instructions shown in this manual. This plant meetsthe protection requirements in
accordance with the Directives 89/336/EEC,
92/31/EEC e 93/68/EEC as for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
In particular, it follow the technical instructions of the Rules EN55011,EN50082-2 and it has been
realized for industrial and not for household use.
In the event that should be electromagnetic interferences the user is responsible for solving the
problem together with the technical assistance of the manifacturer.
Before installing the machine the user must take into account possible electromagnetic problems
of the working area. In particular, we suggest installing the plant away from:
-signalling, control and telephone cables; -radiotelevision transmitters and receivers;
-computers or controlling and measuring instrument; -safety and protection devices.
The electric supply cable must be kept as short as possible, well right and without wires.
The covers, the door and the frame must be suitably closed when the plant is operating.
Under no circumstances the plant must be modified except for adjusting and changing established
by the manifacturer. Follow the maintenance schedule

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE
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according to the law that transposes the Machine Directives
THE MANUFACTURER : IMET S.p.A
Località Tre Fontane
24034 - CISANO BERGAMASCO –BG- ITALIA
HEREBY DECLARES THAT
in designing and manufacturing the machine described here below , we have considered the most important
requirements of safety and health dictated by the European Directives of the Machine Security.
Remember that this declaration loses its validity if machine is modified without our agreement.
SEMIAUTOMATIC CIRCULAR SAWING MACHINE FOR METALS
Code / Model / Type
Manufacturing year
Serial number
Reference Directives: Machine Directives ( 89/392/CE ) in the versions
91/368/CE, 93/44/CE, 93/68/CE,98/37/CE, .
Low Tension Directive ( 73/23/CE ), 2006/95/CE, 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE, 2003/108/CE .
Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/CEE)
in the versions 92/31/EE, 93/68/CE, 2004/108/CE.
Norms Applied: EN 292-1 and EN 292-2; EN 60204-1, EN 13898/.
EN 55011, EN 50082-2
Date : 01.01.2008
The signatory identification The manager
Angelo Meroni
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File : Machine no. Delivery note no dated
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ORIGINAL DECLARATION IS AT THE MACHINE

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3 - MACHINE NOISE
The decibel pointed out in the workplace in the conditions under described is appointed to the simoultaneous
working of some machine parts in motion ( it depends on the detailed cycle ) added to that one of the tool
when is cutting the workpiece.
In several moments the decibel are pointed out to note the different using conditions.
The phon-meter is placed at about 1 meter near the machine and at about 1,60 m from the floor.
The results of each test is in dBA and they mean the average of 3 tests made from the: left side,
opposite side, right side.
For any machines the using conditions are the following :
When idle, at the maximum blade speed: dBA 63
During the cut, at a suited blade speed, cutting solid steel (St12=≈C20, 80mm diameter): dBA 75
(tolerance ± 2dB).
In the standard production the test is made by a same machine of above mentioned one, in compliance with
E.C. safety norms 89/392/CEE and 86/188/CEE .
The use of the machine in bad conditions or the use of the wrong tools cause also sensitive alterations of
these tests and it is prejudicial for the health of the taff and for the good results of the work .
Most of all the noice depends on the cutting material, on its sizes and on the locking system.
By expecting that above mentioned decibels could be exceeded, we recommend the operator the using of the
personal means of protection ( head phones, plugs etc. ) in case of working a long time at highest levels,
taking into account other possible machinery running nearby and the characteristics of the working
place
3.1 - ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
This type of machine, manually controlled during some working operations, must respond to further health
and safety requirements as specified by article 2.2 of the Annexed I of the European Directive 89/392 and
following.
In particular, the level of vibrations emitted by the machine while in use must be clearly specified in the
instructions.
This machine does not emit vibrations of a level higher than 2,5 m/s 2
The measurement procedure used conforms to the general norms applied to this type of machine.
As in the preceding paragraph, using the machine in unsuitable conditions or using the wrong tools
can cause changes affecting this value, endangering the health of the work force as well as the
quality of production.
Vibrations emitted during cutting may be amplified by the material, by its dimensions and its
positioning/clamping in the vice.

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4 - GUARANTEE NORMS
I.ME.T. offers a wide range of sawing machines and accessories, destined to who buys/uses them as part of
a commercial or professional activity.
The manufacturer grants that this product has been strongly controlled and that there are no defects in the
used and working materials for a period of 12 months from the date of the delivery note.
The italian law D.L. n° 24 issued on 02/02/2002 and valid since 23/03/2002 (which carries out the European
Directive 1999/44/CE) indicates different terms only for convenience products for private use.
If the user points out some defects to the manufacturer during the warranty time, the manufacturer will
replace the components that are considered defected.
In case of reparation of the machine during the warranty time the shipment will be accepted only if the
delivery is Free Destiny (that is the freight costs are supported by the owner of the machine), and the return
of the machine to the customer is considered EX WORKS.
If the manufaturer is not able to remplace a component within an acceptable time, both companies
(manufacturer and user) will reach an agreement for satisfying completely the needs of the user.
The a.m. warranty is not valid in case of accidental damages, or defects provoked by a wrong use of the
machine or maintenance, by variations made on the machine, or by the use of the machine in a place not
corresponding to the indicated enviromental specifications.
4.1 - The manufacturer does not offer further warranties, written or spoken, explicit or implicit of its products
and does not offer implicit warranties on saleability or adequacy for particular uses not foreseen by the
agreement.
The a.m. limitations and exclusions can also be not applicable in Countries, where there are no implicit limits
of warranty time on the products. Anyway each implicit warranty is limited to a time of 12 months from the
date of the delivery note.
4.2 - The date of manufacture, deducible from the serial number placed on the machine, is a very necessary
reference for the warranty, for the assistance after-sale and for the identification of the product.
Each tampering on the products, expecially the installation of safety devices, will relieve the manufacturer of
any kind of responsability.
The parts most subject to rapid and continuous wear are not included in the warranty (for example:
transmission belts, gaskets, oils, blades, and so on).
For the electrical, electronic and hydraulic equipments and for the other equipments having its own
individuality (of which there is the possibility to know the name of the constructor), the manufacturer gives to
the user the same warranty received by the primary constructor of these parts.
4.3 - The components replaced during the assistance operated by the manufacturer have a warranty of 6
months from the installation date indicated on the Technical Service paper, one copy of which is given to the
owner.

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5 - SUMMARY pag.
1- PREMESSA 2
2 –CONFORMITY DECLARATION 3
3 –AIR NOISE 4
4 –GUARANTEE NORMS 5
5 –Index 6
6 –Technical characteristics 7
7 –Installation –minimum requirements 9
8 –Moving and transit 9
9 –Fittings/optionals 11
10 –Blade choice 12
11 –Foreseen use and controindications 14
12 –Machine description 17
13 –Work preparation 18
14 –Blade mounting 19
15 –Functioning 20
16 –Regulations 25
17 –Maintenance –for the user 27
18 –Band running-in 28
19 –Machine running-in 28
20 –Draining of used/produced substances 29
21 –Trouble-shooting 29
22 –Machine demolition 31
23 –Spare parts 32
24 –Maintenance –for qualified technicians 33
Electrical drawings
Hydraulic diagram
Spare Parts drawings

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Semiautomatic, electronic circular cut off sawing
machine of vertical slide type, recommended for
cutting high resistance steel profiles and solids.
Electropneumatic working with hydraulic control
of the head speed. In compliance with E.C Safety
Standards and the Norms of Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC).
The models with INVERTER (ESC) enlarges the
range of materials that can be cut, from
stainless steel to light metals, brass and copper.
The head swivels from 45 deg. right to 60 deg.
Left, sliding on adjustable dovetail guides. Final
reduction in oil bath bronze wheel with large
diameter and primary tramsmission by pulleys
and cogged belt.
ATTENTION: only to be used with saw blades
with hole of 40 mm dia
STANDARD.EQUIPMENT:
Electrical components complying with E.C.
Standards EN60204-1, EN55011, EN50082-2,
low voltage (24V). Electronic control; all
operating functions of the machine ( including
the saw frame movements: rapid approach, cut
start, cut end) are programmed from the control
panel.
Main switch with interlocking attachment and
minimum tension coil, thermic overload motor
protection, emergency button, safety device that
makes the blade rotate in the opposite direction
for an easy release from the workpiece. Display
of machine conditions by LED lights.
Display of band life, band rotation speed, total
cuts, cutting cycle times, motor absorption,
AUTODIAGNOSTIC.
Front adjustable pneumatic vice free to slide
transversally on the worktable with quick
blocking, adjustable anti-bur device, fast and
positive location at 0 and 45 degrees left by
mechanical stroke-ends.
Predisposition for connecting the foot pedal
and/or the digital measuring system (RTD).
Floor stand with removable chip tray tank,
coolant pump, washing spray gun; blade brush
cleaning device, air filter-reduction lubricator
unit, adjustable bar stop.
Wrenches and manual of instructions,
maintenance and spare parts

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7 - INSTALLATION
The machine can work according to the parameters provided by the manufacturer if it is rightly installed and the
minimum requirements are observed, as follows :
- Machine must be used indoor and with temperatures from +5 to + 40 ° C.
- The relative humidity of the environment must not go over 95%.
- The nominal value of the voltage of electric energy must be between + - 10 and the frequency of the nominal value
must be between + - 2%.
The floor must have good characteristiques of capacity and level.
Floor space, operator position and working area are indicated in the included drawing that concerns the machine only
without fittings as optional.
Work table must be leveled: by using the screws and nuts (NOT SUPPLIED) put in the little feet holes to FIX the
machine to the floor .
The included electrical schemes reproduces the necessary details to arrange the connections, to be
predisposed for 5 KW power request,.
. Earthing of all the electric parts with a dedicated GREEN/YELLOW wire, connected with a TN system to the supply
cable. A supplementary earthing point –indicated with PE –can be located on the metallic structure of the machine.
N.B.
Be careful with cables protruding from upper part of machine when you are lifting it.
Fix between them the machine and the floor stand by using the 4 socket screws supplied together to the current
fittings ( do not use those employed for the packing ). The nuts are already in the using position.
The tank and the electropump must be desplaced from the base and placed inside the floor stand trough the back
opening; to do this , it is necessary to remove the chip tray taking out it from the front side of base.
The cables that come out from the back side of the machine must be inserted in the floor stand; then the supply cable
must be inserted ( form inside to outside ) in the cable-nut ( and locked ) before the connection to the line.
Connect the cooling pipe to the cock placed on the carter of the machine.
If there are other parts as pneumatic vice they must be connected to the customer’s pipe of compressed air :
vice with pressure reducer device - placed into the floor stand - connect pipe to the free connection of this reducer
device and connect the pipe from vice to the other connection of this reducer also.
7.1 - DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTION
For the connection of the differential protection on the power supply line it is necessary to use switches with a
threshold of interference on the power dissipation of not less than 300 mA (size 0.3 A or higher is
recommended), having possibly time adjustment availability (0>1.5 sec).
E.M.C. Electromagnetic noise
This machine has been foreseen for industrial and not for household use. In the event that should be electromagnetic
interferences the user is responsable for solving the problem together with the technical assistance of the manufacturer.
Before installing the machine the user must take into account possible electromagnetic problems of the working area. In
particular we suggest to install the plant away from:
- signalling, control and telephone cables;
- radiotelevision transmitters and receivers;
- computers or controlling and measuring instruments;
- safety and protection devices.
The electric supply cable must be kept as short as possible, well right and
without wires.
The covers, the door and the frame must be suitably closed when the plant is operating.
Under no circumstances the plant must be modified except for adjusting and
changing established by the manifacturer. Follow the maintenance schedule.

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8 –TRANSPORT & LIFTING
For the transport of the machine only the methods indicated below are possible. However, be sure that the means of
transport snd lifting are able to stand the machine's weight and its packing (about 500 Kg):
WARNING
The personnel in charge of loading, unloading and moving the machines should use protective gloves.
WARNING
When lifting or moving the machine, or a part of it, take care of clearing the operations area of the people, considering
also an appropriate safety area around it, so as to avoid any risks of injuring people or damaging things located nearly.
Special packings –wooden crate , wooden case –may be predisposed on request, by charge.
ALL THE OPERATIONS THAT INVOLVE MOVING THE MACHINE MUST BE CONDUCTED WHILE RESPECTING
THE FOLLOWING BASIC RULES:
+ When moving the machine, an appropriate means has to be used, with a loading capacity higher than the weight to
lift, which is indicated on the machine.
+ When choosing and then using equipment such as ropes, chains or lifting belts, be careful about their geometry
during the lifting and about the consequent actual loading capacity.
+ The machine is structured so as to offer lifting points, which are appropriately indicated and will have to be used for
lifting it.
+ In case the lifting belts touch parts of the machine, nylon belts are required; ropes or chains wrapped with jute or
clean covering can also be used. A great care is necessary while slinging and moving the machine in order to
hinder damages.
+ All operations have to be conducted with graduality, so as to avoid jolts and dangerous situations.
+ The person in charge of the operations has to make sure that all the national, local and company norms in
reference to injury prevention and work safety are respected.
+ Onr or more areas for material storage have to be identified.
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Use the iron plate already fixed to the highest part of the machine to lift it up.
The weight is shown on the packing outside and in the technical data of this manual book also -see par.2- ( it concerns
the total weight : only the floor stand weight is 120 kg. about).
Be sure that lifting tools are proper for the weight and that the moving is correctly made without unbalancing the
machine.
In case of following manipulations, the machine should be displaced with the saw frame completely down and fixing the
turntable to avoid rotations of the parts. Do not use the control box to lift the machine up. Desplace the machine from
floor stand in case of instability.
Transport with wooden crate or wooden case. ( BY REQUEST , ON CHARGE )
The machine is wrapped with thermoplastic material in order to assure a suited protection of all its parts; then it is
packed into a wooden crate or cage to protect it from collisions, inclement weather and so on.
To lift it, use a forklift from front side of machine, with forks length 1.5 m or more (see picture ).
You need to follow the indications you find on the packing before proceeding to moving or opening it.
WARNING
The size of the packing varies according to the machine ordered and its configuration.
WARNING
The machine is fixed to the packing by means of screws, so as to hinder that it can move during the transport (see
drawing in the following page)
9 –FITTINGS / ACCESSORIES
The information necessary for the installation are given together with the fittings. Anyway you can find here following a
short description of the product.
Supporting roller tables: for installing these accessories in the right way it is necessary first of all to level and fix the
machine. These can be connected on both sides (loading / unloading).
Take as reference point the worktable and the support back jaw in order to aligne the roller tables starting from the one
that is nearest to the machine. If you need very long pieces fix the legs of the roller tables on the ground and recycle
the coolant transported by the workpieces that have to be cut.
If your working process require it, on the unloading side you can choose to use the roller table with manual measuring
system (RTM) or the one with digital measuring system (RTD) also. This last have to be synchronized to the machine
control-that gives automatic desplacement of material stop plate- by the plug.
Vertical pneumatic vice - It is connected directly to the line that goes to the frontal vice and it allows to lock the piece
also from the upper side. It is recommended to cut more pieces when you put them side by side on the working table.
" V " jaws - necessary to rightly lock the pipes until 85 mm. of diameter by avoiding the deformation. They allow to
increase the penetration speed by reducing the working time .
They can only make you cuts at 0°, standard minimum length of cutting piece is 35 mm.
Make the holes, if necessary, by using the template included in the assembling kit (only if supplied after selling) ;
assemble them by following the instructions and place them into line by using for example a straight round, to guarantee
a right passage of the bars. During the cut they are progressively shaped by the blade: if your working process don’t
require a complete cut, leave them attached one to the other.

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Standard adjustable bar stop - fixed on the right side , it is necessary to make more cuts with the same lenght.
Blade speed variator ESC - this electronic device is an inverter that change continuously the revolution speed of blade
motor and allows to cut a lot of different materials, from light alloys to hardened and inox steel.
You can adjust the required speed by the pushbuttons of -1 or +2 speed on the control box. This device can save the
blade from breakage, encreasing its life because stops motor immediately when electrical absorbtion exceeds the
rated value. This optional has to be specified when you ordering the machine.
If requested electric current is more than the inverter is setted it stops immediatly, saving gear head transmission and
belt inside: usually it is caused by the extreme cutting strain, by the too high speed start-up and so on .
Switch the main switch off, wait for about 1 minute before starting it again
Foot pedal - supplied as optional. It don’t require a special configuration for its connection to the socket placed at the
back side of the panel . If in the machine socket there is the RTD syncronization plug, connect the foot control plug to
the socket of the RTD measuring system.
Voltage transformer - set it between the electric equipment of the building and the electric supply of the machine. It
allows to work with a different voltage than the standard one (that is 400V ). Available voltages are 230V, 460V ,575V.
Supplementary front vice - connected to the standard vice, allows to lock workpiece on both sides of the cuts (only
for 90 degrees cuts)
Minimal lubrication system –This device, applied to the saw, allows to eliminate almost completely the traditional
coolant system, keeps the material much cleaner and avoids to waste cutting oil and water. It works only during the cut.
It is comprised of a PIN-nozzle –as shown by the arrow - with 3 micro-holes, a tank with devices to adjust the quantity of
oil and the air pressure. The switch of the electric system - 3/RI0462 - working with low tension 24V AC allows to turn it
off at any moment and use the normal coolant system.
10 - BLADE CHOICE
In this paragraph we suggest the type of blade to use for cutting and the material that must be worked. To get the best
performance from this machine it is necessary to understand the right applications of the used tools and what you have
not to do with them.
The blade you have to use must have the following dimensions (in mm.):
external diameter = 370 max./300 min. ( for SIRIO 370)
hole dia. 40 ; thickness = from 2 to 3
2 holes for the driving pin = d.10 x 63 or d. 12 x 64
P.S. You can get the maximum cutting sizes by using the blade of maximum diameter.
For making a right cut it is also necessary to establish the pitch ( t ) or the suitable number of teeth ( z ). The
blade must usually have the toothing as follows:
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- thin toothing (big teeth) for cutting solid materials or pieces that need a long piece of blade (for example the central
part of a “U” profile ), or more soft materials as aluminium, copper, soft bronze.
By choosing the right one you can avoid a lot of working errors and you can get a good blade penetration and the
necessary space for the chips.
If you cut more pieces at the same time, you must consider them as one piece (that is you have to consider the
global size).
The enclosed table shows the necessary information for a right choice. It can also be updated or changed by the
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11. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND WARNINGS
This machine can make semiautomatic work cycles, however at the end of each one the operator has to remove the
material that has been cut and possibly change the cutting conditions. Therefore the saw sometimes must be manually
adjusted and then it works in semiautomatic cycle (so the operator is not indispensable).
The working cycle ends when the machine stops; in order to begin a new cycle, the starting procedure will have to be
repeated.
11.1 - This machine is designed and manufactured so as to be safely used by the operator,provided that it is
properly operated . No protections will ever suffice if the operator does not work with due caution, does
not make sure that the machine is in top operating conditions and does not follow the instructions
below.
You must remember that the machine is designed to CUT METALS with a sharp tool, and you are
responsible to see that it is operated in a SAFE and CORRECT manner.
1. make sure that the machine is properly installed and electrical installation is proper.
2. be sure you are familiar with all operating, safety, and applications information before running this
saw.
3. see that all who operate this machine are properly trained and fully aware of all safety practices.
4. do not expose yourself or other people to any risk.
5. insist on proper personal protective equipment and practices.
6. maintain all factory-installed SAFETY DEVICES and make sure that these are never removed or
altered or restricted in any way.
7. the operator must have a safe and organized work area with suitable light and operating room.
8. the whole equipment has to be correctly and constantly maintained and inspected on a regular basis.
9. never use tools with different features from those for which the machine is designed for.
10.never use this machine to cut material bigger than the cutting capacity.
11. keep the cutting area clear of tools or other loose objects.
12. never operate the saw unless all protections are in place.
13. NEVER WEAR loose clothing, long sleeves, large gloves, jewelry, or any other items that may be
trapped into a part of the equipment. Confine long hair.
14. always disconnect the power at source when performing maintenance or making adjustments.
15. never insert hands or arms into or near the cutting area while machine is running.
16. properly clamp the material in the vice and never hold it with your hands.
17. support suitably the bar on both sides of the machine to prevent falling.
We recommend to connect an unloading table in case the cutting length of the material is longer than the distance
between the blade and the right edge of the saw.
18. when cutting very short pieces, make sure they do not jam into the blade.
19. if the blade becomes jammed, turn immediately off the emergency locking button, then move the
cutting unit to the CUTTING START position. If this is not possible, open the vice and move the piece,
check that the blade or teeth are not broken, if so replace it.
20. never change the working conditions when cutting, with exception of those specifically allowed (for
example, changing speed with the Inverter).
21. do not move the saw while cutting and avoid its instability.
22. wear personal safety equipment, if required for a safe operation.
ALWAYS OPERATE THE MACHINE SAFELY, USING COMMON SENSE AND ALERTNESS

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On some parts of the machine there are some stickers which warn about the safety measures that have to be taken by
the operator who runs it. Their meaning (easy to understand) is indicated in the following chart

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11.2 - OPERATOR’S SAFETY
This section illustrates the safety protections applied on the saw, according to the current legislation in
the field of safety.
11.2.1. ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT –Norm EN 60204-01
. Electric board closed with screws - general switch
. Marking of the electric components used, according to the indications on the electric scheme
. Control circuit with 24V tension –Control transformer with fuses on input and output
. Earthing of all electric parts with a dedicated GREEN/YELLOW wire, connected with a TN system to the
supply cable. A supplementary earthing point –indicated with PE –can be located on the metallic
structure of the machine.
. Minimum tension coil that prevents accidental restarting after a lack of tension.
. Protection from overloads and high temperature thanks to bimetal thermo-protectors placed directly in
the blade motor
. Emergency button for interrupting immediately all the movements of the machine. In order to restore
all the functions, rotate the button half a turn.
. The stops caused by one of the aforementioned devices needs a complete restoring of the working
cycle
112.2 –PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENTAL CONTACTS
. Complete metallic protection of the blade, the blade-cleaning brush and the blade shaft.
. Forward metallic moving guard, fixed to the forward blade guard. It assures the coverage of the blade
in every position, except for the stretch of blade which makes the cut.
Positioning of the saw blade thanks to 2 buttons located on the control board, in order to limit the
width of the danger area to the stretch of blade strictly necessary for the cut.
. Clamping vice with a maximum stroke of 5 mm, according to the norms on automatic closing
. Guard extended to both sides which retains the coolant used during the cut, preventing its spilling on
the floor
. Parts of the machine with suitably chamfered or rounded angles
112.3. LIGHTING OF THE WORKING AREA
An inadequate lighting can cause accidents to the operator, who consequently needs a suited lighting in
the working area. In case of a lack of precise indications (for example, norm ISO 8995) for special
areas, we advise to supply a lighting equal to 750 LUX.
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12 - MACHINE DESCRIPTION, E.C. SAFETY NORMS, SUGGESTIONS FOR USE
It is a semiautomatic, electronic hydro-pneumatic circular sawing machine, of vertical slide type. Suitable for cutting
metal profiles and solids from 45 deg. right to 60 deg. left.
It is not suitable to cut wood and assimilated materials (cfr. D.M. 89/392, enclosure I, paragraph 2.3).
The semiautomatic working consists usually of: locking of the material, feeding and cutting, tool return and unlocking of
the material. The operator must make the cutting adjustments, the displacement of the material and the cycle starting.
For making mitre cuttings it is necessary to rotate manually the saw head to the left/right too.
From the position of work, just opposite the frontal vice, the operator has the possibility to use the commands and to
control the good working of the machine.
In the following paragraphs you will find all information for using the machine in the best way and for a very long time.
In designing and manufacturing this machine, we have considered the requirements of the Machine Directive (89/392/
EEC and so on..), important document valid in all E.E.C. Countries. Furthermore we have considered the norms as type
A ( EN292/1, EN292/2, EN414 ) in the case that specifications of type C are not available. The applied safety norms are
mentioned in the included compliance declaration.
The choice and the use of the parts have been made by considering the conditions of use and the long machine life.
12.1 - APPENDIX FOR E.M.C.
The structure of this machine complies to the protection requirements of the EEC Directives 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC
and 93/68/EEC in terms of Electromagnetic Compatibility (E.M.C.).
It especially abides by the technical prescriptions of the norms EN 55011 and EN 50082-2, and it is fit to be used in
industrial environments and not in residential ones.
13 - MACHINE SETTING FOR STARTING
Verify that the machine has not clear damages or faults and check upon the standard equipment including the tools ,
fittings to carry out some adjustments, using and maintenance handbook.

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In case the machine is supplied with additional equipment make sure that it is adaptable to the machine. Fit to the right
side of machine the lenght stop device -pos.1/dr.RI0336-: with this you can easily cut pieces at the same lenght. Place
also the lever –pos10/RI0336- to rotate the gear head.
Point in good time the possible damages or faults to the reseller or to the service staff before the starting machine.
The work surfaces must be cleaned by a non-filamentous cloth or paper, please check that there is no rust on the
metallic parts.
In case of using compressed air jet always wear proper eye protection.
Open the front door- pos2/dr. RI0336- that is closed by the lower hinge -pos.3/dr. RI0336- , take out the inside chip tray
by unhooking it from the guides and remove the possible dirty that can obstruct the passage of the coolant.
The parts in motion ( guides, trolleys, pivots, bearing support, bearing disc etc.) are already lubricated, the reducer gear
has got the oil necessary to the operation.
The possible pneumatic installation (ex. for the vice ) is ready to start; anywhere check if it is made by the indication of
INSTALLATION paragraph.
13.1 - COOLING AND LUBRICATION PLANT
Prepare the cooling by mixing the cutting oil and water ( the tank holds about 15 litres ) in proportion of 1/10, 1/15 or
according to the instructions of the supplier of the product.Pour the coolant into the tank placed inside the base; is
possible to reach it by front side after taking out lower part -pos.4/dr.RI0336 or by the back side.
If not you can pour it directly between the work table and the base - see 5/dr. RI0336-.
In this case keep attention that the removable chip tray and the tank are correctly placed.
13.2 - PNEUMATIC CONNECTION
The machine is supplied with the air treatment unit -dr. RI0340-, but it is right to connect it to a system provided at least
with condensate discharger, with pipes correctly setted, at least with a pressure of 6/7 BAR. The consumption of air is
about .5.Nl max. for each automatic cycle.
The air filter –4/RI0340-has an automatic valve that cleans itself each time the air is connected/disconnected; the
lubricator –3/RI0340- has a little screw in the top –7/RI0340- that by a screwdriver can be adjusted to supply the right
quantity of oil into air ( ab.one oil drop each 10/15 working cycle). To refill it, see OIL & LUBRICANT chart to find the
right one.

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13.3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Verify that the voltage and the power frequency are compatible with numbers reported in the technical data plate ( It is
placed on the right side of the head column) a difference over 10% causes some working unevenness more or less
manifested.
Connect the switch to a suitable socket or replace it with that of normal use( in the case the switch must be
replaced , the work must be done by an electrician ). The phasing performed by the manufacturer allows to get
a rotation of all motors by connecting the wires in the following order L1=R, L2=S, L3=T, anyhow check as
follows : ( with compressed air connected, pressure not lower than 2 BAR ).
a)if EMERGENCY button is pushed, turn it off and turn it 1/4 of turning in the marked direction.- pos.6/dr.RI0336 or -
pos.2/dr.RI0064-;.
b) turn ON the main switch-pos.1/dr.RI0064, some warning lights flash on the control panel-pos.3/dr.RI0064 and the
display shows some numbers and/or figures.
c) be sure that the back selector-pos.9/dr.RI0064 is on the run (MARCIA) position
d) choose the lower motor speed by pushing the button (-1) -pos.11/dr.RI0055
e) turn the cutting speed regulator on 0-pos.4/dr.RI0064
f) push the white button ( I ) to start the cycle -pos.20/dr.RI0055- and be sure that the blade or spindle-turns in the
direction shown by the ARROW ON THE CARTER -Pos.5/dr.RI0326
If not, please turn off the main switch-pos.1/dr.RI0064-, throw off the feeding plug, reverse the connection of two of the
line wire, excluding the green/yellow cable of the grounding and start again from point a).
g) be sure that coolant is sucked in by the tank and it arrives in the cutting area (by opening the cock pos2/dr.RI0327-
and only if you hase activated the coolant switch on the control panel))
h) stop the machine by pushing the black stop button (0 ) -pos.21/RI0055.
If the EXTERNAL VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER is supplied too, place it in carefully and safely, far from the
loading/unloading areas.
The list of any controls is in the following paragraph
14 - BLADE MOUNTING
Choose the blade characteristics following the indications of the previous tables and procede as follows:
Remove the transparent part of the coverblade guard -pos.2/dr.RI0329- by unloosing a turn the front screw that fix the
front sliding guard -pos.1/dr.RI0329.
Unscrew the screw -pos.1/dr.RI0062 with right thread, remove the parts-pos. 2 and 3/dr.RI0062 and keep that the
support surfaces are clean.
Move back the nozzle of coolant -pos2/dr.RI0326- and the blade brush -pos.1/dr.RI0326 by unscrewing their screws;
to make it easy, probably you have to slide up/down the gear head by the pushbuttons of control panel: by
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Place the blade -pos.4/dr.RI0062- orienting the teeth in the rotation direction shown by the PRINTED ARROW -
pos.5/dr.RI0326- on the coverblade guard and make the blade holes agree with the holes of the fixed flange -pos.
5/dr.RI0062-.
Reassemble the closing flange -pos.3/dr.RI0062, the spring -pos.2/dr.RI0062 and the screw po-pos.1/dr.RI0062-.
Before tighting the screw, please wheel the blade forward ( in the clockwise sense ) to cancel the being shake between
the driving pin and the holes
Adjust the position of the nozzle and of the blade brush, then lock their screws, see dr. RI0327.
Replace in its place the transparent protective part and the frontal sliding guard.