R. Beck Maschinenbau UTK 350 User manual

TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL VERSION
Reinhold Beck Maschinenbau GmbH
Im Grund 23 | DE -72505 Krauchenwies
Tel.: [phone] / 962 978 - 0 | Fax: [phone] / 962 978 - 90
E-Mail: [e-mail] | Web: https://www.beck-maschinenbau.de
Operating Manual
Under-Table Cross-Cut Saws
UTK 350 / UTK 450 / UTK 500 / UTK 600
Machine Types:
Under-table cross-cut saws of the UTK series

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Reinhold Beck Maschinenbau GmbH
Im Grund 23, DE 72505 Krauchenwies
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Handover Certificate
Machine type:
Machine no.:
Construction year:
Customer address (location of the machine):
Name:
Street:
Postcode/City:
Phone:
E-mail:
Warranty:
On the basis of our Terms and Conditions of Sale, Delivery and Payment of the respective current status, we
assume a warranty of 12 months, calculated from the day of delivery, for material defects and defects of title
in connection with the delivery for the above-mentioned machine.
Warranty claims:
Warranty claims against R. Beck Maschinenbau GmbH are only valid if this handover declaration has been
completed, signed and handed over to R. Beck Maschinenbau GmbH and the machine has been properly put
into operation.
Important: Please read and follow the instructions in chapter 1 ”Liability and Warranty“.
Confirmation of the buyer:
✓The machine described above was purchased by the buyer.
✓The machine was handed over with the corresponding operating manual,
edition: ____________________________
✓The contents of the operating manual are acknowledged by the buyer.
✓Persons who are commissioned to work on this machine will be provided with the operating manual and
will receive safety training.
________________________ __________________ ______________________________
Name and position Date Signature of the customer
Address of the dealer (company stamp):
The machine, including the operating manual, was
handed over to the buyer and installed according to
the specifications in the operating manual.
________________ ________________________
Date Signature - Customer Service

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Reinhold Beck Maschinenbau GmbH
Im Grund 23, DE 72505 Krauchenwies
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Handover Certificate
Machine type:
Machine no.:
Construction year:
Customer address (location of the machine):
Name:
Street:
Postcode/City:
Phone:
E-mail:
Warranty:
On the basis of our Terms and Conditions of Sale, Delivery and Payment of the respective current status, we
assume a warranty of 12 months, calculated from the day of delivery, for material defects and defects of title
in connection with the delivery for the above-mentioned machine.
Warranty claims:
Warranty claims against R. Beck Maschinenbau GmbH are only valid if this handover declaration has been
completed, signed and handed over to R. Beck Maschinenbau GmbH and the machine has been properly put
into operation.
Important: Please read and follow the instructions in chapter 1 ”Liability and Warranty“.
Confirmation of the buyer:
✓The machine described above was purchased by the buyer.
✓The machine was handed over with the corresponding operating manual,
edition: ____________________________
✓The contents of the operating manual are acknowledged by the buyer.
✓Persons who are commissioned to work on this machine will be provided with the operating manual and
will receive safety training.
________________________ __________________ ______________________________
Name and position Date Signature of the customer
Address of the dealer (company stamp):
The machine, including the operating manual, was
handed over to the buyer and installed according to
the specifications in the operating manual.
________________ ________________________
Date Signature - Customer Service

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Table of contents
1Liability and warranty................................................................................................................................... 10
2Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 Legal notice....................................................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Illustrations ....................................................................................................................................................................11
3Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 General Symbols............................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Symbols in safety instructions ......................................................................................................................................12
4General......................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Structure and function..................................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Standard equipment......................................................................................................................................................13
4.3 Available optional accessories......................................................................................................................................14
4.4 Target group and previous experience ........................................................................................................................14
4.5 Training of the personnel..............................................................................................................................................14
4.6 Requirements for the Operators ..................................................................................................................................15
4.7 Accident Prevention ......................................................................................................................................................15
4.8 General Safety Regulations...........................................................................................................................................15
5Safety............................................................................................................................................................ 16
5.1 Basic safety instructions................................................................................................................................................16
5.1.1 Area of application and intended use................................................................................................................... 16
5.1.2 Prohibition of misuse............................................................................................................................................ 16
5.1.3 Environmental conditions..................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1.4 Modifications and conversions to the machine .................................................................................................... 16
5.1.5 Permissible workpiece cross-sections................................................................................................................... 17
5.1.6 Machinable workpiece lengths ............................................................................................................................. 18
5.1.7 Usable circular saw blades.................................................................................................................................... 18
5.1.8 Working areas at the machine .............................................................................................................................. 18
5.1.9 Residual risks......................................................................................................................................................... 19
5.1.10 Observe the environmental protection regulations.............................................................................................. 20
5.1.11 Organisational measures....................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1.12 Personnel selection and qualification - basic duties.............................................................................................. 21
5.2 Existing safety equipment.............................................................................................................................................21
5.3 Safety instructions for specific phases of operation...................................................................................................22
5.3.1 Before starting work ............................................................................................................................................. 22
5.3.2 Normal operation.................................................................................................................................................. 23
5.3.3 Special work within the scope of maintenance work as well as troubleshooting in the workflow....................... 24
5.4 Hazardous areas on the under-table cross-cut saw....................................................................................................25
6Machine data................................................................................................................................................ 26
6.1 Technical specifications.................................................................................................................................................26
6.2 Emission levels...............................................................................................................................................................27
6.2.1 Noise information ................................................................................................................................................. 27

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6.2.2 Noise emission values........................................................................................................................................... 27
6.2.3 Dust emission values............................................................................................................................................. 27
7Dimensions................................................................................................................................................... 28
7.1 UTK 350 ..........................................................................................................................................................................28
7.2 UTK 450 ..........................................................................................................................................................................28
7.3 UTK 500 ..........................................................................................................................................................................29
7.4 UTK 600 ..........................................................................................................................................................................29
8Installation and connection.......................................................................................................................... 30
8.1 Check delivery conditions .............................................................................................................................................30
8.2 Transport to the installation site.................................................................................................................................. 30
8.3 Machine installation......................................................................................................................................................31
8.4 Temporary storage ........................................................................................................................................................31
8.5 Lashing in a transport vehicle.......................................................................................................................................32
8.6 Workplace requirements ..............................................................................................................................................33
8.7 Electrical connection .....................................................................................................................................................34
8.7.1 Supply cable and back-up fuse.............................................................................................................................. 34
8.8 Connecting the extraction system................................................................................................................................35
8.8.1 Automatic switching of the extraction system...................................................................................................... 35
8.9 Pneumatic connection...................................................................................................................................................36
9Components and controls............................................................................................................................ 37
10 Commissioning ............................................................................................................................................. 38
10.1 Control switches and signal lamps ...............................................................................................................................38
10.2 Frequent switching ON and OFF in succession............................................................................................................ 39
10.3 Home position................................................................................................................................................................39
10.4 Two-hand safety control ...............................................................................................................................................39
10.5 Regulating the lifting speed ..........................................................................................................................................39
10.6 Door interlock with safety switch.................................................................................................................................40
10.7 Installing a circular saw blade.......................................................................................................................................41
11 Working with the under-table cross-cut saw............................................................................................... 42
11.1 Pneumatic clamping guard ........................................................................................................................................... 42
11.1.1 Function of the clamping guard ............................................................................................................................ 42
11.2 Protective shield ............................................................................................................................................................42
11.3 Lowerable protective shield (pneumatic option)........................................................................................................43
11.4 Full protection cover with viewing window (option)..................................................................................................43
11.5Workpiece fence............................................................................................................................................................ 43
11.5.1 Options in addition to the workpiece fence.......................................................................................................... 44
11.6 Safe workpiece support ................................................................................................................................................44
11.7 Condition of the circular saw blade..............................................................................................................................45
11.8 Sequence of workpiece machining...............................................................................................................................45
11.8.1 Adjust the lifting speed ......................................................................................................................................... 45
11.8.2 Feeding and positioning the workpiece ................................................................................................................ 45

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11.8.3 Triggering the cutting stroke................................................................................................................................. 46
11.9 Interruptions and end of work .....................................................................................................................................47
11.10 Laser cutting line indicator (option).............................................................................................................................47
11.10.1 Particularities when using the laser cutting line indicator .................................................................................... 47
12 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 48
12.1 Behaviour in the case of a power failure.....................................................................................................................48
12.2 General faults.................................................................................................................................................................49
12.3 Fault messages of the safety PLC .................................................................................................................................50
12.3.1 Monitoring the end positions and valves.............................................................................................................. 50
12.3.2 Illuminated push button (L2) for operating pressure............................................................................................ 50
13 Maintenance and inspection........................................................................................................................ 51
13.1 Lubrication of the machine........................................................................................................................................... 51
13.2 General maintenance intervals ....................................................................................................................................51
13.3 Check wear rail for circular saw blade .........................................................................................................................52
13.3.1 Fitting and sawing in the replacement wear rail................................................................................................... 52
13.4 Tensioning the drive belts.............................................................................................................................................53
13.4.1 Adjusting the correct V-belt tension ..................................................................................................................... 53
13.4.2 Retensioning the V-belt on model UTK 350.......................................................................................................... 53
13.4.3 Retensioning the V-belt on model UTK 450.......................................................................................................... 53
13.4.4 Retensioning the V-belt on model UTK 500.......................................................................................................... 54
13.4.5 Retensioning the V-belt on model UTK 600.......................................................................................................... 54
13.5 Replacing the drive belts...............................................................................................................................................55
13.6 Readjust motor brake....................................................................................................................................................56
13.6.1 Replacing the motor brake.................................................................................................................................... 56
14 Options and accessories............................................................................................................................... 57
14.1 UTK 350 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 57
14.1.1 Circular saw blades................................................................................................................................................ 57
14.1.1 Options and accessories........................................................................................................................................ 57
14.2 UTK 450 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 57
14.2.1 Circular saw blades................................................................................................................................................ 57
14.2.1 Options and accessories........................................................................................................................................ 57
14.3 UTK 500 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 58
14.3.1 Circular saw blades................................................................................................................................................ 58
14.3.1 Options and accessories........................................................................................................................................ 58
14.4 UTK 600 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 58
14.4.1 Circular saw blades................................................................................................................................................ 58
14.4.2 Options and accessories........................................................................................................................................ 58
15 Disassembly and scrapping .......................................................................................................................... 59
EU - Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................................. 60

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List of figures
Figure 1: machining process on the UTK..............................................................................................................................................13
Figure 2: permissible workpiece cross-sections UTK 350..................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 3: permissible workpiece cross-sections UTK 450..................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 4: permissible workpiece cross-sections UTK 500..................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 5: permissible workpiece cross-sections UTK 600..................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 6: danger zones on the under-table cross-cut saw................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 7: name plate............................................................................................................................................................................26
Figure 8: UTK 350 dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Figure 9: UTK 450 dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Figure 10: UTK 500 dimensions ...........................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 11: UTK 600 dimensions ...........................................................................................................................................................29
Figure 12: transport on pallet.............................................................................................................................................................. 30
Figure 13: lifting off the pallet .............................................................................................................................................................30
Figure 14: levelling via the feet............................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 15: working positions................................................................................................................................................................33
Figure 16: terminal box........................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Figure 17: direction of rotation............................................................................................................................................................34
Figure 18: suction nozzles UTK 500 and 600........................................................................................................................................35
Figure 19: earthing example for suction hose .....................................................................................................................................35
Figure 20: connector............................................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 21: maintenance unit................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Figure 22: components and controls ...................................................................................................................................................37
Figure 23: control panel with switches and signal lamps..................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 24: two-hand safety control......................................................................................................................................................39
Figure 25: adjusting knob for lifting speed ..........................................................................................................................................39
Figure 26: safety switch UTK 600 - door unlocked............................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 27: safety switch UTK 600 - door locked...................................................................................................................................40
Figure 28: vertically mounted safety switch........................................................................................................................................ 40
Figure 29: saw blade disassembly via expansion cone flange.............................................................................................................. 41
Figure 30: direction of rotation of the saw blade ................................................................................................................................41
Figure 31: clamping guard for model UTK 600.....................................................................................................................................42
Figure 32: clamping guard for model UTK 350.....................................................................................................................................42
Figure 33: protective shield (standard version)................................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 34: optional pneumatic protective shield................................................................................................................................. 43
Figure 35: full protection cover with viewing window.........................................................................................................................43
Figure 36: workpiece fence..................................................................................................................................................................43
Figure 37: inclined machine design......................................................................................................................................................44
Figure 38: pneumatic horizontal clamping device ...............................................................................................................................44
Figure 39: roller conveyor mounted on one side.................................................................................................................................44
Figure 40: saw blade access door ........................................................................................................................................................45
Figure 41: adjustment knob for lifting speed.......................................................................................................................................45
Figure 42: manual positioning system with flip stop ...........................................................................................................................45
Figure 43: cut triggering via two-hand control ....................................................................................................................................46
Figure 44: laser unit to indicate the cutting line..................................................................................................................................47
Figure 45: visualisation of the cutting line on the workpiece ..............................................................................................................47
Figure 46: wear rail in the state of delivery (example UTK 600).......................................................................................................... 52
Figure 47: wear rail in the fitted state, still without slot (example UTK 600).......................................................................................52
Figure 48: ready-to-use wear rail with sawn slot (example UTK 600)..................................................................................................52
Figure 49: motor cover plate removed................................................................................................................................................53
Figure 50: V-belt tensioning nuts UTK 350...........................................................................................................................................53
Figure 51: V-belt tensioning nuts UTK 450...........................................................................................................................................53
Figure 52: V-belt tensioning nuts UTK 500...........................................................................................................................................54
Figure 53: V-belt tensioning nuts UTK 600...........................................................................................................................................54
Figure 54: brake adjustment screw 2.2 / 3.0 / 4.0 kW......................................................................................................................... 56
Figure 55: brake adjustment screw 5.5 / 7.5 kW .................................................................................................................................56
Revisions:
Revision
Editor
Modification
Date
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Original manual translated
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1Liability and warranty
When purchasing a machine or work equipment (hereinafter referred to as “machine”), the General Terms and
Conditions of Sale and Delivery of Reinhold Beck Maschinenbau GmbH generally apply. These are provided to
the purchaser or operator at the latest when the contract is concluded.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Liability and warranty claims shall only commence from the point in time at
which the signed handover certificate (see  page 3 resp. page 5) from the dealer and/or end
customer for the delivered machine has been submitted to Reinhold Beck Maschinenbau GmbH
in written form.
Liability and warranty claims for personal injury and property damage are generally excluded if they are due to
one or more of the following causes:
•Commissioning of the machine without prior machine instruction by an authorised and adequately trained
specialist who is familiar with the function and dangers of the machine.
•Electrical connection as well as repair and/or maintenance work on electrical components by personnel
who do not have the appropriate qualifications.
•Connection and repair and/or maintenance work on hydraulic or pneumatic components by personnel
who do not have the appropriate qualifications.
•Non-observance of the instructions in the operating manual, in particular the chapter “Safety”.
•Improper use or operation in an unauthorised area of application.
•Improper assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the machine.
•Unauthorised conversions or modifications to the machine or additional components.
•Operating the machine without using all the protective equipment available for the operation.
•Inadequate monitoring and maintenance of the machine components and protective devices.
•Continuing to operate the machine when faults, damage or defects are present.
•Processing materials that do not correspond to the machine's area of application.
•Carrying out operations that are not permitted for the machine supplied.
•Use of tools that are not permitted for the machine supplied.
•Operating the machine outdoors or in damp, wet or potentially explosive environments.
•Operation of the machine outside permissible ambient temperatures or humidity.
•Grossly negligent behaviour when handling or operating the machine.
•Impact by foreign bodies, e.g. stones, metal parts, etc.
•Improperly carried out repairs.
•Catastrophic events due to force majeure.