Norton Clipper ISM User manual

ISM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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The undersigned manufacturer:
SAINT - GOBAIN ABRASIVES S.A.
190, BD J.F. KENNEDY
L- 4930 BASCHARAGE
Declares that this product:
Masonry Saws: ISM 3.75.3 400V Code: 70184613985
is in conformity with the following Directives:
•European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
•“LOW VOLTAGE" 2006/95/EC
•Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC
and European standard:
•EN 12418 – Masonry and stone cutting-off machines – Safety
Pierre Mersch
Business Manager Machines Europe
Declaration of conformity

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ISM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPARE PARTS LIST
1 Basic Safety Instructions 6
1.1 Symbols 6
1.2 Machine plate 6
1.3 Safety instructions for particular operating phases 7
2 Machine description 8
2.1 Short description 8
2.2 Purpose of use 8
2.3 Layout 8
2.4 Technical Data 9
3 Assembly and commissioning 10
3.1 Cutting head assembly 10
3.2 Tool assembly 11
3.3 Electrical connections 11
3.4 Water cooling system and conveyor cart 12
4 Transport and storing 13
4.1 Securing for transport 13
4.2 Transport procedure 13
4.3 Long period of inactivity 13
5 Operating the machine 14
5.1 Site of work 14
5.2 Cutting methods 14
6 Maintenance and servicing 16
7 Faults: causes and cures 17
7.1 Fault-finding procedures 17
7.2 Trouble-shooting guide 17
7.3 Circuit diagram 18
7.4 Customer service 19

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1 Basic Safety Instructions
The ISM is exclusively designed for the cutting of construction products mainly on construction sites.
Uses other than the manufacturer's instructions shall be considered as contravening the regulations.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any resulting damage. Any risk shall be borne
entirely by the user. Observing the operating instructions and compliance with inspection and
servicing requirements shall also be considered as included under use in accordance with the
regulations.
1.1 Symbols
Important warnings and pieces of advice are indicated on the machine using symbols. The following
symbols are used on the machine:
Read operator’s instructions Ear protection must be worn
Hand protection must be worn Eye protection shall be worn
Rotation direction of the blade Danger: Risk of cut
1.2 Machine plate
Important data can be found on the following plate located on the machine:
Machine Model Machine Code Weight Year of production
Maximum blade diameter
Machine type Serial number Power Safety standard Blade speed
Bore diameter

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1.3 Safety instructions for particular operating phases
Before commencing work
•Before commencing work, make yourself familiar with the working environment at the place of
use. The working environment includes: obstacles in the area of work and manoeuvre, the
firmness of the floor, necessary protection at the site relating to public thoroughfares and the
availability of help in the event of accidents.
•Site the machine on an even, firm and stable base!
•Check for correct mounting of the blade regularly.
•Immediately remove damaged or badly worn blades, as they endanger the operator whilst
rotating.
•The material to be cut must be held securely in place on the conveyor cart to allow no
movement during cutting operation.
•Always cut with the blade guard in position.
•Only fit NORTON diamond blades to the machine! The use of other tools can damage the
machine!
•Read the blades’ specifications carefully to choose the correct tool for your application.
•Attention is drawn to the use of BS2092 safety goggles in conformity with specified Processes
No.8 of the Protection of Eyes Regulation 1974, Regulation 2(2) Part 1.
Electrical powered machine
•Always turn off the machine and separate it from the main source of electricity before any work
on the machine is done.
•You can lock the ON-OFF-switch using a padlock.
•Make all electrical connections securely to eliminate contact of live wires with spray water or
dampness
•When the machine is used with water, it is IMPERATIVE that you earth the machine properly.
•In the event of the machine breaking down or stopping for no apparent reason, switch off the
main electricity supply. Only a qualified electrician is allowed to investigate the trouble and
remedy the fault.

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2 Machine description
Any modification, which could lead to a change in the original characteristics of the machine, may
be done only by Saint-Gobain Abrasives who shall confirm that the machine is still in conformity with
the safety regulations.
2.1 Short description
The ISM block saw is designed for durability and high performance for onsite wet and dry cutting
operations of a wide range of masonry, refractory and natural stone products.
As with all other NORTON products, the operator will immediately appreciate the attention given to
detail and quality of materials used in construction. The machine and its component parts are
assembled to high standards assuring long life and minimum maintenance.
2.2 Purpose of use
The machine is designed for cutting a large range of building and refractory materials. It is not
designed for cutting wood or metals.
2.3 Layout
Frame (1)
Jig-welded, reinforced and all-steel construction ensures perfect rigidity. The frame includes a large
capacity water tray (3) with drain plug. Frame has four built-in lift brackets (2) for easy
transportation.
Cutting head (4)
Jig-welded steel console equipped with pivot bar fixed to frame upright and housed in heavy-duty
bearings. Console supports the electric motor (11), the belt drive with its guard (6) and the blade
shaft assembly with the blade guard (5). Precision-machined blade shaft, held in ballbearings and is
driven by four heavy-duty V-section drive belts. The blade shaft assembly is completely enclosed in
a cutting head console, accessible for inspection by way of a removable plate. The removable blade
flange is tightened by means of a hexagonal nut.
Blade guard (5)

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Jig-welded steel construction with 500mm-diameter blade capacity, which offers maximum operator
protection and increased visibility of the work piece.
Incorporated in the blade guard is an outer metal vent, which permits easy access to shaft for
inspection and blade replacement when motor is switched off, while fully protecting the blade when
in operation.
Down feed and cutting depth adjustment
The spring-loaded cutting head, activated by hand with the grip (7) on the blade guard or with the
foot pedal (8), ensures smooth lowering of the cutting head for shock-free penetration of the work
piece and improved control of the cutting pressure.
A crank assembly (10) in conjunction with a depth locking device on the cutting head pivoting bar
enables the operator to set the cutting head to desired maximum cutting depth. The knob (9)
enables to lock the cutting head at the right cutting depth.
Electrical Motor and switch (11)
Motor with 5,5kW. Low voltage trigger (NVR) prevents the motor to restart for example after a power
cut.
The electric motor has overload protection. Thermal overload tripping can occur for two reasons:
a. tripping under light load
If connection is incorrect
If a phase is not under load
Check the connections and the phase voltage before restarting the machine.
b. tripping under heavy load
If motor has been overloaded
The ON-OFF switch also serves as emergency stop.
2.4 Technical Data
Electric motor 5,5 kW, 400V, 3-Phase 50Hz 1490 min
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Electric motor protection IP54
Switch Star-triangle switch with thermal overload protection, no volt release and
emergency stop
Max. blade diameter 500 mm
Bore 25,4 mm
Cutting length mm 500 mm
Cutting depth mm 190 mm
Flange diameter 115 mm
Blade shaft speed 2062 min
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Machine dimensions 1400x760x1750 mm
Weight 248 kg
Max. operating weight 280 kg
Sound pressure level 85 dB (A) (following ISO EN 11201)
Sound energy level 99 dB (A) (following ISO EN 3744)

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3 Assembly and commissioning
The machine is delivered fully equipped (although without diamond blade) but with the cutting head
in the water tray to avoid damage during the transportation. Before using the machine for the first
time, please follow these instructions to assemble your machine.
3.1 Cutting head assembly
The head is supplied in the water tray. To
assemble it, you need a support bridge
allowing the lifting of 100kg.
Tie up the head to the lifting device. The two
lifting points are the water nozzles fixing plate
on the blade guard, and the hook on the
electric motor. The two lifting strands must be
1 metre long for the one on the blade guard
and 80cm for the one on the motor.
Place the head on the two posts of the frame,
so that the threaded rods pass through the
holes designed for this purpose in the head.
Tighten the M20 (1) nuts to fix the head.
Then tighten the adjustment bar on the back of
the head (1) with the M8 screw supplied for
this purpose.

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3.2 Tool assembly
Only NORTON blades with a maximum diameter of 500 mm can be used with the ISM.
All tools used must be selected with regard to their maximum permitted cutting speed for the
machine’s maximum permitted rotation speed.
Before mounting a new blade into the machine, switch off the machine and isolate it from the main
source of electricity.
To mount a new blade, follow these steps:
•Open the shaft vent cover on the blade guard.
•Loosen the hexagonal screw on the blade shaft, which holds the removable outer flange, with
the 22mm spanner.
•Remove the outer flange and the screw.
•Clean the flanges and blade shaft and inspect for wear.
•Mount the blade on arbor ensuring that direction of rotation is correct. Wrong direction of rotation
blunts the blade quickly.
•Replace outer blade flange.
•Tighten hexagonal nut with the 22mm spanner.
•Shut the shaft vent cover on the blade guard.
The blade bore must correspond exactly to the diameter of the blade shaft. Cracked or damaged
bore is dangerous for the operator and for the machine.
3.3 Electrical connections
Electrical connections
Check that,
•the voltage/phase supply corresponds to the information indicated on the motor plate.
•Available power supply must have ground connection in conformity with safety regulations.
•The connecting cables should have at least a 2.5mm
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-section per phase.
Switch on the machine
Put the ON-OFF-Switch on ON. Then put the Star-Triangle-Switch on Y. Wait until the blade
reaches its maximum rotational speed, then turn the Star-Triangle-switch on ∆.
Direction of rotation
The direction of rotation is indicated on the blade guard. If the direction of rotation does not
correspond to the direction shown by the arrow, then reverse the motor polarity by turning the phase
inverter inside the male plug with a screwdriver.
Emergency Stop
To restart the machine after an emergency stop, turn the Star-Triangle-Switch on “0”. Then turn the
ON-OFF-Switch on ON.

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3.4 Water cooling system and conveyor cart
Your machine is supplied without conveyor cart. In order to use your machine, you must order either
a flat table (code 00310004704), or a tilting cart (code 00310004702).
As many refractory materials are sensitive to water, your machine is also supplied without water
pump. You can order a complete water supply system (00310004732).

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4 Transport and storing
Take the following measures in order to transport the ISM securely.
4.1 Securing for transport
Before transporting or lifting the machine, always remove the blade and the conveyor cart and
empty the water pan.
4.2 Transport procedure
Only use the lift brackets to lift the machine or to transport it using a fork-lift truck, as other parts of
the machine are not designed for this purpose.
If you lift the machine, use 4 strands having the same length (at least 2 metres).
4.3 Long period of inactivity
If the machine is not going to be used for a long period, please take the following measures:
•Completely clean the machine
•Loosen the drive belts
•Empty the water system and take the water pump out of the slurry and clean it thoroughly (if you
assemble this item)
The storage site must be clean, dry and at a constant temperature.

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5 Operating the machine
5.1 Site of work
5.1.1 Siting the machine
•Remove from the site anything, which might hinder the working procedure!
•Make sure the site is sufficiently well lit!
•Observe manufacturer's conditions for connecting to power supplies!
•Place electric cables in such a way that damage by the device is excluded!
•Make sure you have a continual adequate view of the working area so you can intervene in the
working process at any time!
•Keep other staff out of the area, so you can work securely.
5.1.2 Space required for operation and maintenance
Leave 2 m in front of the machine and 1,5 m around it for usage and maintenance of the ISM.
5.2 Cutting methods
To use the machine correctly, you must face it with one hand on the handle of the cutting head, and
the other on the handle of the conveyor cart. You can possibly press on the pedal with one foot.
Always keep your hands away from the moving blade.
5.2.1 Jam or fixed cutting
In jam or fixed cutting, the cutting head is locked in a fixed position and the material is pushed into it
as shown.
•Lower the cutting head to the desired cutting depth (in “through cutting”, lower cutting head until
blade periphery reaches max. 3-5mm under the surface of the conveyor cart) by means of the
crank on the pedal. You can also fix the position of the head by pulling the knob under the water
tray, setting the head at the desired position, and release the knob to reset the pin in the
adjusting tube.
•Put material on conveyor cart and place it securely against the material stop (and possibly the
guide-a-cut).
•Push the conveyor cart slowly and without undue pressure towards the rotating blade and cut
the material.
NOTE: While recommended, it is not absolutely necessary to lock the cutting head into a given
depth position when jam cutting. The desired cutting depth can be maintained by holding firmly the

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depth feed handle on the blade guard or the foot pedal.
If the full depth of cut requires excessive pressure (on very dense material e.g.) make 2 or 3 shallow
cuts.
5.2.2 Multiple step cutting
Multiple step cutting consists of moving the conveyor cart with the material to be cut back and
forward under the rotating blade,
•Place the material to be cut on the conveyor cart firmly against the guide-a-cut and the
backstop, keeping the hands well away from the blade.
•Move conveyor cart forward near the blade and pull down the cutting head until blade is lowered
to a point where it will lightly contact the surface of the material.
•Then pass the material beneath with rapid full length strokes, taking a shallow cut
(approximately 3 cm deep) on the forward. On the backward stroke, lift the blade just clear over
the cutting line.
•Complete each rapid stroke backward and forward by passing the material beyond the centre of
the blade before starting the reverse movement of the conveyor cart.
NOTE: the harder the material, the more rapid should be the forward and backward strokes.
Step cutting lessens the area of the blade circumference in contact with the material, keeping the
blade cool, running free and cutting at peak efficiency.
5.2.3 General advice for the cutting
•Material weighing under 30 kg and having dimensions smaller than 500x500x190mm can be cut
with the ISM.
•Before commencing work make sure tools are firmly seated!
•Select the right tools as recommended by the manufacturer depending on the material to be
worked, the working procedure (dry or wet cut) to be carried out and the required efficiency.
•When dry cutting, ensure sufficient dust extraction! You can order a dust extraction hood (code
00310004552)
•If the thermal protection trips, wait a few minutes to allow the motor to cool down before
restarting the machine.

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6 Maintenance and servicing
To ensure a long-term quality from the cutting with the ISM, please follow the maintenance plan
below:
Begin of the day During the changing of the tool End of the day Every week After a fault After a damage
Visual control (general aspect,
watertightness)
Whole machine
Clean
Flange and blade fixing devices Clean
Motor cooling fans Clean
Belts tension Check tension and adjust
Water pan Clean
Water pump Clean
Water hoses and nozzles Clean
Water pump filter Clean
Cart guiding bars Clean
Motor housing Clean
Reachable nuts and screws Tighten up
Maintenance of the motor
Always perform the maintenance of the motor with the machine isolated from the electrical supply.
Adjustment and replacement of the belts
To adjust the belts, firstly remove the belt guard. Loosen the 4 motor bolts and shift the motor by
using the two screws on the side. To replace the belts, move the motor completely to the left. Adjust
the belts and retighten them by shifting the motor to the left.
Always use a matched set of belts. Do not replace single belts.
Lubrication
The ISM uses life-lubricated bearings. Therefore, you don’t need to lubricate the machine at all.
Cleaning of the machine
Your machine will last longer if you clean it thoroughly after each day of work, especially water
pump, water pan, motor and blade flange.

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7 Faults: causes and cures
7.1 Fault-finding procedures
Should any fault occur during the use of the machine, turn it off, and isolate it from the electrical
supply. Any works dealing with the electrical system or supply of the machine can only be carried
out by a qualified electrician.
7.2 Trouble-shooting guide
Trouble Possible source Resolution
Wrong direction of rotation Wrong motor polarity Invert polarity on male plug
No electricity Check the electrical supply
(fuse for example)
Connection cable section too
small Change connection cable
Defective connection cable Change connection cable
Defective switch CAUTION : can only be solved
by qualified electrician
Motor is not running
Defective motor Change motor or contact motor
manufacturer
Cutting advance too quick Cut slowly
Blade is blunt or glazed Sharpen the blade in
calcareous stone
Defective blade Change blade
Motor stops during the cutting,
but can be restarted after a
short period
Wrong blade corresponding to
the application Change blade

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7.3 Circuit diagram

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7.4 Customer service
When ordering spare parts, please mention:
•The serial number (7 digits).
•The code of the part.
•The exact denomination.
•The number of parts required.
•The delivery address.
•Please indicate clearly the means of transportation required such as "express" or "by air".
Without specific instructions, we will forward the parts through the means which seem
appropriate to us --- but which is not always the quickest way.
Clear instructions will avoid problems and faulty deliveries.
If not sure, please send us the defective part.
In the case of a warranty claim, the part must always be returned for evaluation.
Spare parts for the motor can be ordered with the manufacturer of the motor or with their dealer,
which is often quicker and cheaper.
This machine has been manufactured by Saint-Gobain Abrasives S.A.
190, Bd. J.F. Kennedy
L- 4930 BASCHARAGE
Grand-Duché de Luxembourg.
Tel. : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
http://www.construction.norton.eu
e-mail: [e-mail]

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Guarantee can be claimed and technical support obtained from your local distributor where
machines, spare parts and consumables can be ordered as well:
Benelux and France:
From Saint-Gobain Abrasives S.A.
Free telephone numbers:
Belgium : 0 800 18951
France: 0 800 90 69 03
Holland: 0 8000 22 02 70
e-mail: [e-mail]
Czech Republic
Norton Diamantove Nastroje Sro
Vinohrdadska 184
CS-13000 PRAHA 3
Tel: [phone]
Fax : [phone]
e-mail : [e-mail]
United Kingdom
Saint-Gobain Abrasives Ltd.
Doxey Road
Stafford
ST16 1EA
Tel : [phone]
Free fax : [phone]
e-mail : nortondia[email protected]
Germany
Saint-Gobain Diamond Products GmbH
Birkenweg 45-49,
D-50389 WESSELING
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Spain
Saint-Gobain Abrasivos S.A.
Ctra Guipuzcoa km7,5
E-31195 BERRIOPLANO (Navarra)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail:Comercial.sga-ap[email protected]
Italy
Saint-Gobain Abrasivi S.p.A.
Via per Cesano Boscone, 4
I-20094 CORSICO-MILANO
Tel: [phone]
Fax : [phone]
e-mail : Norton.edilizi[email protected]
Austria
Saint-Gobain Abrasives GmbH
Telsenberggasse, 37
A-5020 SALZBURG
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Hungary
Saint-Gobain Abrasives KFT.
Banyaleg Utca 60B
H-1225 BUDAPEST
Tel: ++36 1 371 2250
Fax: ++36 1 371 2255
e-mail: [e-mail]
Poland
Saint-Gobain Diamond Products Sp.zO.O.
AL. Krakowska 110/114
PL-00-971 WARSZAWA
Tel: [phone]
Tel/Fax: [phone]
e-mail: norton-dia[email protected]