RAIMONDI BIBULLDOG ADV User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ________________________________________________________________________ 3/44-1
1.2 TESTING, WARRANTY AND RESPONSIBILITY ______________________________________________________________ 4/44-1
1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS __________________________________________________________________________ 4/44-1
1.4 INTERVENTION REQUEST AND TECHNICAL SERVICE _______________________________________________________ 5/44-1
1.5 SPARE PARTS ORDERS _________________________________________________________________________________ 5/44-1
1.6 MARKING _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5/44-1
CHAPTER 2 SAFETY RULES
2.1 SAFETY GENERAL RULES _______________________________________________________________________________ 6/44-2
2.2 DEFINITION OF SAFETY-RELATED TERMS _________________________________________________________________ 7/44-2
2.3 CORRECT USE OF THE MACHINE ________________________________________________________________________ 7/44-2
2.4 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MACHINE ____________________________________________________________________ 7/44-2
2.5 DESCRIPTION OF MACHINE GROUPS ____________________________________________________________________ 9/44-2
2.6 POSITION OF THE OPERATOR __________________________________________________________________________ 10/44-2
2.7 SAFETY DEVICES _____________________________________________________________________________________ 10/44-2
2.8 ACCESSORIES OF THE MACHINE _______________________________________________________________________ 11/44-2
2.9 NOISE _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 11/44-2
2.10 VIBRATIONS __________________________________________________________________________________________ 12/44-2
2.11 DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL ___________________________________________________________________________ 14/44-2
2.12 CE MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION ___________________________________________________________________ 14/44-2
CHAPTER 3 HANDLING, INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENTS
3.1 PACKING TRANSPORT _________________________________________________________________________________ 15/44-3
3.2 MANUAL HANDLING ___________________________________________________________________________________ 15/44-3
3.3 POWER SUPPLY _______________________________________________________________________________________ 16/44-3
3.4 ASSEMBLY OF THE MACHINE ___________________________________________________________________________ 17/44-3
3.4.1 TANK FILLING ________________________________________________________________________________________ 18/44-3
CHAPTER 4 USE OFTHE COMMANDS
4.1 ADJUSTING THE GRINDING WHEEL FOR HALF-ROUND SHAPING __________________________________________ 19/44-4
4.2 ADJUSTING THE 45° GRINDING WHEEL FOR JOLLY CUTS/BEVELLING ______________________________________ 20/44-4
4.3 BLOCKING OF MATERIAL ______________________________________________________________________________ 21/44-4
4.4 COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS FOR ALL PROFILING TYPES ____________________________________ 22/44-4
4.5 HALF-BULLNOSE SHAPING ____________________________________________________________________________ 23/44-4
4.6 PERFORMING JOLLY CUTS (MITERING 45°) AND BEVELLING _______________________________________________ 24/44-4
4.7 GRINDING EDGES ____________________________________________________________________________________ 24/44-4
4.8 SEQUENCE OF WHEELS _______________________________________________________________________________ 26/44-4
4.9 COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT MACHINES _______________________________________________________________ 28/44-4
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE INTERVENTIONS
5.1 CLEANING THE MACHINE ______________________________________________________________________________ 29/44-5
5.2 TANK EMPTYING AND CLEANING _______________________________________________________________________ 29/44-5
5.3 SLIDING DEVICE REPLACEMENT _______________________________________________________________________ 30/44-5
5.3.1 ADJUSTING THE SLIDING DEVICE ______________________________________________________________________ 30/44-5
5.4 REPLACING THE GRINDING WHEEL _____________________________________________________________________ 31/44-5
5.4.1 SHARPENING THE GRINDING WHEEL ___________________________________________________________________ 32/44-5
5.5 STARTER REPLACEMENT ______________________________________________________________________________ 32/44-5
5.6 RECYCLE PUMP REPLACEMENT ________________________________________________________________________ 33/44-5
5.7 STARTER OR THERMAL RELAY REPLACEMENT ___________________________________________________________ 34/44-5
CHAPTER 6 ACCESSORIES
6.1 ACCESSORIES ________________________________________________________________________________________ 35/44-6
6.2 SET-SQUARES ________________________________________________________________________________________ 35/44-6
6.3 TUBULAR JUNCTION __________________________________________________________________________________ 35/44-6
CHAPTER 7 DIAGNOSTICS
7.1 TROUBLE-SHOOTING _________________________________________________________________________________ 36/44-7
CHAPTER 8 SPARE PARTS AND ELECTRIC DIAGRAM
8.1 SPARE PARTS ________________________________________________________________________________________ 38/44-8
8.2 ELECTRIC DIAGRAMS _________________________________________________________________________________ 42/44-8

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1.1 Declaration of conformity
The RAIMONDI S.p.A. company, with headquarters in Modena, Italy, Via dei Tipografi 11, represented by Mr.Ivan Raimondi
as Legal Representative, declares under its sole responsibility that the machine named BIBULLDOG ADV, this declaration
refers to, complies with the law provisions transposing the following Directives:
98/37/EEC Machinery Directive
73/23/EEC Low voltage Directive
89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility Directive
92/59/EEC Directive on general product safety
85/374/EEC Directive on Liability for defective products
Besides, it shall also be noted that, in the design and construction phases, the following technical standards have been
complied with:
EN 12100-1 “Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design:Terminology, methodology”
EN 12100-2 “Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design: Technical principles”
EN 294 “Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent danger zones being reached by the upper limbs”
EN 418 “Emergency stop equipment”
EN 349 “Safety of machinery - Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body”
EN 1050 “Safety of machinery - Principles for risk assessment”
EN 842 “Safety of machinery - Visual danger signals - General requirements, Design and Testing”
EN 981 “Safety of machinery - System of auditory and visual danger and information signals”
EN 1037 “Safety of machinery - Prevention of unexpected start-up”
EN 811 “Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent danger zones being reached by the lower limbs”
EN 894-1 “Safety of machinery - Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control actuators
Part 1: general principles for human interactions with displays and control actuators”
EN 894-2 “Safety of machinery - Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control actuators
Part 2: Displays”
EN 894-3 “Safety of machinery - Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control actuators
Part 3: Control actuators”
EN 953 “Safety of machinery - General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable
guards”
EN 60204-1 “Electrical equipment of machines”
UNI EN 12418 “Masonry and stone cutting-off machines for job site. Safety”
Modena 17/10/2008 Mr. Ivan Raimondi

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Testing
The whole machine is sent to the customer ready for the installation, after passing the tests provided for by the manufacturer,
in compliance with the laws in force.
Warranty
During the 12-month warranty, RAIMONDI S.p.A. undertakes to supply, free of charge, those parts of its production found to
be defective, in terms of material or processing.
Such parts will have to be returned to RAIMONDI S.p.A., shipped carriage free.
By warranty, we mean supply of defective parts, if any.
The warranty does not cover all the expenses as to travel, board, lodging, transport and manpower concerning the replacement
of parts by the RAIMONDI S.p.A. technicians, which will be charged entirely on the Customer.
The warranty does not cover all the parts subject to wear.
As to purchased components, the supplier warranty will apply.
No compensation will be granted for expenses, damages or loss of profits incurred by customer.
Installation of purchased parts not complying with the specifications of RAIMONDI S.p.A., if purchased or not supplied by
RAIMONDI S.p.A., if manufactured by it, as well as improper use of the machine, will make the warranty null and void.
Responsibility
RAIMONDI S.p.A. is in no case responsible for operation anomalies or generic failures, caused by unauthorized use of the
machine or by interventions and/or modifications carried out by external persons not authorized by RAIMONDI S.p.A itself.
1.3 Environmental conditions
The environmental working conditions of the machine shall comply with the following indications:
Temperature +10°C ÷ +55°C (50°F ÷ 131°F)
Humidity 10% ÷ 90% (not condensed)
Environmental conditions other than those specified herein can cause serious damage to the machine and, in particular, to
the electrical equipments.
POSITIONINGTHE MACHINE IN ENVIRONMENTS NOT COMPLYING WITHTHE INDICATIONS HEREIN
WILL MAKETHEWARRANTY NULL ANDVOID.
Storage of the machine, while not working, allows for a temperature variation ranging between -10°C (14°F) and +70°C
(158°F), all the other precautions still valid.
USE IN ENVIRONMENTS WITH EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE OR FIRE RISK IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
1.2 Testing, warranty and responsibility
THE MACHINE SHALL BE POSITIONED IN PREMISES PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM THE RAIN.

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1.6 Marking
The machine identification data are engraved on the plate and shall always be indicated on every communication document
exchanged between the user and the manufacturing company, for example in every assistance request or request of spare
parts, etc.
The identification plate is placed on the machines.
REMOVING OR TAMPERING WITH THE IDENTIFICATION
PLATE IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
1.4 Intervention request - Technical Service
Each intervention request to the Technical Service shall be sent, by fax, to:
RAIMONDI S.p.A.
Technical Service
Telefax (39) 059 282 808
E.mail: [email protected]
Specifying:
1. type of machine, registration number, serial number and year of production;
2. detected defects;
3. retailer where the machine was bought;
4. receipt for item purchased certifying the date of purchase by the user.
1.5 Spare parts orders
Each request of spare parts shall be sent, by fax, to:
RAIMONDI S.p.A.
Technical Service
Telefax (39) 059 282 808
E.mail: [email protected]
specifying:
1. Machine model;
2. Registration number (see manual title page);
3. Code of the part to be ordered (see spare parts manual enclosed);
4. Requested quantity;
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2.1 Safety general rules
THE RULES LISTED BELOW SHALL BE CAREFULLY READ AND SHALL BECOME THE CORE OF THE
DAILY PRACTICE IN THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL THE EQUIPMENT, WITH A VIEW TO
PREVENTING ANYTYPE OF INJURYTO PEOPLE AND/OR DAMAGING OF OBJECTS.
1. Do not try to start the machine until its operation has been fully understood.
2. In case of doubts, despite having carefully and entirely read this manual, please contact the RAIMONDI S.p.A.
Technical Service.
3. Make sure all the personnel involved in the use of the machine are made aware of all the safety-related instructions.
4. Before starting the machine, the operator shall verify the possible presence of visible defects on the safety devices
and on the machine. In this case, immediately inform RAIMONDI S.p.A. or the closest Technical service Centre on
every evident breaking.
5. Never start the machine until all the personnel in the areas surrounding the machine have been warned and moved
away.
6. Daily check the correct operation of all the safety devices and switches.
7. Safety devices shall never be removed nor made ineffective.
8. During maintenance, adjustment or repair interventions, it might be necessary to disable some of the safety devices.
This operation shall be carried out by authorized personnel only.
9. All the plates and signs applied on the machine shall be kept in perfect conditions. In case of damage, they shall be
promptly replaced.
10. The operator shall be familiar with the function and position of the STOP and START buttons.
11. Replace parts deemed to be broken with original spare parts, warranted by the manufacturing company.
12. Never try reckless solutions!
13. Any intervention on live parts shall be carried out by authorized personnel only, who will have to operate exclusively
with the machine disconnected from the mains.
14. Do not make any joint in the electrical connections of electric circuits.
15. Never intervene on moving parts, not even to unblock a jam.
16. Do not wear clothes, ornaments or accessories that might get entangled in the moving members.
17. Keep the area surrounding the machine clear.
18. Always wear protective glasses, hearing protectors and any other personal protection equipment in the areas where
such equipment is required.
19. Always pay the greatest attention to all the warning and danger signs placed on the machine.
20. Always comply with and ensure compliance with the safety rules; in case of doubts, please consult this manual again
before taking any action.
21. The machine shall be used exclusively for the uses it was intended for and in compliance with the provisions set forth
in the contract with RAIMONDI S.p.A.
DO NOT USETHE MACHINE FOR USES OTHERTHANTHOSE INDICATED INTHIS MANUAL. DO NOT HANDLE
PRODUCTS OTHERTHAN THOSE INDICATED INTHE MANUAL. DO NOT INCREASE THE MACHINE SPEED
BEYOND THE VALUE INDICATED IN THE MANUAL.
Improper use of the machine can cause dangers for the personnel in charge of the machine operation and damage the
machine itself.
For any problem that might arise during the machine life, and in any case not included in this manual, please contact our
Technical Service, with a view to solving the problem in the shortest time possible.

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2.2 Definition of safety-related terms
In this manual, the following terms will be employed as to safety:
Dangerous area each area within and/or close to the machine, where the presence of an exposed person
constitutes a risk for the safety and health of this person.
Exposed person anybody standing, either partially or totally, in a dangerous area.
Operator person in charge of the installation, operation, adjustment, maintenance, cleaning, repair,
transport of parts of the machine and all the other activities required for its operation.
Safety component component specifically designed by the manufacturer and sold separately from the machine,
aimed at ensuring safety. Consequently, the device whose failed operation jeopardizes the
safety of exposed persons will be considered as a safety component.
2.3 Correct use of the machine
BIBULLDOG ADV profiling machine is suitable for profiling edges on single- and double-fired ceramic tiles, porcelain gres,
marble, natural stone, Tuscan terracotta tiles, cement agglomerates.
THE MACHINE CANNOT BE USED FOR OTHERTYPES OF PRODUCTSWITHOUT PREVIOUS AUTHORIZATION
BY RAIMONDI S.P.A., WHICH WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGE
DERIVING FROM AN IMPROPER USE OF THE MACHINE.
Use
The machine is semi-automatic, the material feeding is set by human strength and so its feeding speed will have to be
proportional to the hardness and thickness of the material to be profiled.
The cutting of materials shall always be made with sharp grinding wheels and clean water, which shall always be present in
the tank in the required quantity.
THE MACHINE CANNOT BE USED FOR DRY PROFILING ORWITH INEFFECTIVE GRINDINGWHEELS.
2.4 Characteristics of the machine
Type of grinding wheels to be used
A series of grinding wheels, suitable for the BIBULLDOG ADV machine, have been designed.
Diamond grinding wheel characteristics:
External diameter 115 mm - 160 mm (4 1/2” - 6 5/16”)
Hole diameter 20 mm (25/32”)
Maximum shaping thickness 30 mm (1 3/16”)
Direction of rotation Counterclockwise
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Types of allowed grinding wheel are defined below:
(mm) 8 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 30 HALF-BULLNOSE SHAPING
(inches) 5/16” / 3/8” / 19/32” / 25/32” / 1 3/16”
(mm) 8 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 30 HALF-BULLNOSE GRINDING /
(inches) 5/16” / 3/8” / 19/32” / 25/32” / 1 3/16” FINISHING
(mm) 8 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 30 BULLNOSE POLISHING
(inches) 5/16” / 3/8” / 19/32” / 25/32” / 1 3/16”
V 45° JOLLY CUT / BEVELLING / MITERING 45°
(mm) H 15
(inches) H 19/32”
90° GRINDING
(mm) H 16 / 30
(inches) H 5/8” / 1 3/16”
90° POLISHING
(mm) H 38
(inches) H 1 1/2”
ALL RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE DECLINED IF NON-ORIGINAL GRINDING WHEELS ARE USED.
DIAMOND GRINDING
WHEEL
MEASUREMENT
UNIT
RADIUS RECOMMENDED FOR

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Technical characteristics
The BIBULLDOG ADV characteristics are outlined below:
Model Bibulldog ADV
Unladen mass (transport) kg 120
U.S. lb t 264
Mass - running (driving) kg 143
U.S. lb t 315
Mass - running (stationary) kg 133
U.S. lb t 293
Tank capacity Lt 23
U.S. gal 6,1
Maximum shaping thickness 30 mm (1 3/16”)
Maximum shaping size (leght) 120 cm (47 1/4”)
2.5 Description of machine groups
The BIBULLDOG ADV series are made up of a series of groups.These interact to ensure functions are always effective.The
groups are:
1 Motor group
On which the grinding wheel is positioned. It is equipped with
adjustment knobs and handles.
2 Cooling group
It allows for the constant supply of cooling water for cutting, equipped
with submersible pump and adjustment valve.
3 Frame
It is the load-bearing part of the machine, equipped with telescopic
feet to ease transport on a vehicle. A series of wheels, positioned on
the rear side, allows for quick and easy handling in the working area.
It is equipped with sliding guides for the trolley.
4 Trolley
Equipped with pressing devices to block the material and with movable
fences to prevent it from sliding.
5 Protection device
6 Extensions
7 Starting device
Technical characteristics of the different motors
The characteristics of BIBULLDOG ADV are listed below:
PHASE VOLTAGE CYCLES POWER RPM ABSPORTION
SINGLE-PHASE
SINGLE-PHASE
230 V
110 V
50 / 60 Hz
50 / 60 Hz
1,1 Kw (x2)
1,1 Kw (x2)
2800 - 3360
2800 - 3360
9,5 A
17,8 A
4
2
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2.6 Position of the operator
The BIBULLDOG ADV series shall be used by one single operator,
who will have to stand sideways the machine and, by grabbing the
trolley handle, will be able to make half-bullnose shapings, bevels and
“jolly” (45° mitering) cuts in safe conditions and unstressfully.
During the working phase, the operator shall always stand in the front
part and grab the trolley handles with both hands.
The material shall always be leaned against the reference strikers and
well-clamped under the pressing devices.
CUTTING DANGER.
THE MACHINE SHALL BETURNED ON EXCLUSIVELY WHENTHE OPERATOR IS INTHEWORKING POSITION.
THE MACHINE SHALL BE TURNED OFF AT THE END OF EACH CUTTING OPERATION.
GETTINGTHE HANDS CLOSETOTHE GRINDING WHEEL WHILE IT IS RUNNING IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
2.7 Safety devices
The BIBULLDOG ADV series is equipped with the following safety devices:
1 ON/OFF switch
It allows for the start and stop of the machine. In case of potential
danger, the machine shall be turned off by means of the red OFF
switch.
2 Tool guard
It prevents process water and debris from coming out of the cutting
area.
3 Front door
It prevents water and debris, caused by cutting, from coming out of
the machine area.
RAIMONDI S.P.A.WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY EJECTIONS RESULTING
FROM SCARCE MAINTENANCE OF OR TAMPERING WITH THE GUARDS, OR FROM AN ERRONEOUS
POSITION OF THE OPERATOR (SEE PICTURE SHOWINGTHE POSITION OF THE OPERATOR).
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