TigerStop TigerSaw MiterXL User manual

TigerSaw MiterXL
User Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Contact Us
2 Installation Requirements
2 Power
2 GroundinG
2 Air SuPPly
2 duSt extrAction
3 TigerSaw MiterXL Overview
3 Front View
4 BAck View
5 Safety Chain
5 kill SwitcheS
6 SAFety interlockS
7 Systems & Features
7 cABinet doorS
8 Air
9 luBricAtion
10 clAmPS
12 Controls
12 mAnuAl controlS
14 AutomAted controlS
15 oPerAtinG mode
15 StArt-uPProcedure
16 Basic TigerStop®Standard
Controller Operation
16 controller diSPlAy
16 SoFt keyS
16 home routine
17 reAdy Screen
17 mAnuAl moVement
18 cAlculAtor
18 increment
19 PreSet
20 JoG
20 Quick cAliBrAtion
21 The TigerStop®Standard
Controller Menu
21 menu Selection
22 SwinG clAmP SettinG
22 cAliBrAte
22 kerF
23 Find end limitS
23 minimum limit
24 PASSword
24 PreSet BehAVior
24 millimeter conVerSion
25 diSABle Quick cAliBrAtion
25 unitS
25 JoG reVerSe
26 Ti gerTouc h
26 StArtuP
27 moVe Screen
28 liSt Screen
29 oPtionS Screen
30 PiVot Point cAliBrAtion
32 Troubleshooting
32 moVement And AccurAcy
32 x-out
33 Boot diAGnoSticS
34 i/o teSt
34 SAw Stroke And cut QuAlity
35 Maintenance
35 cleAnlineSS
35 PreVentAtiVe mAintenAnce Schedule
36 Air SyStem
36 driVe teSt
37 BlAde
38 SAw Belt tenSion And rePlAcement
39 Appendix A: Replacement
Parts
42 Appendix B: Scale

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SAFETY FIRST!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING: Installation of your TigerStop® Product must be done by a person trained in the safe design and installation of
automation products, and in the safe operation of power equipment. Ensure that such installation meets all legally required
safety requirements and guidelines, and that proper guarding and safety devices are provided on all sides of the equipment to
preclude unintended access during operation. Consult with and follow the recommendations of a qualified safety engineer.
WARNING: TigerStop® Products are components intended for use in conjunction with potentially dangerous machinery.
The use of TigerStop® Products does not make other machinery safe. TigerStop® Products are not intended to substitute,
in any manner, for safe operating practices in general, or for safety features present in other machines designed to make
those machines as safe as possible. TIGERSTOP® PRODUCTS, IF USED OR INSTALLED IMPROPERLY, MAY CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH AND SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY PERSONS TRAINED IN THEIR SAFE OPERATING
PROCEDURES. Illustrations of TigerStop® Products in use do not show, and are not intended to show, all safety features and
practices necessary for their safe operation.
WARNING: TigerStop® Products must be installed in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. Only personnel
properly trained in the safe design and installation of automation machinery and related power equipment should install
TigerStop® Products onto other equipment, to ensure a safe and proper work station. TigerStop® Products should not be
operated without proper training, both in the operation of TigerStop® Products, and in the operation of related equipment.
IMPORTANT CAUTION:
The motor box (compartment) contains DC voltage with potentially FATAL amperage. NEVER attempt any unauthorized actions
inside the motor box.
WARNING: Using a TigerStop® interconnect does not relieve you of the responsibility for making sure that your saw or other
tool has all the necessary safety equipment in place. All installations must meet all legally required safety requirements and
guidelines. Installation and training should be done following the recommendations of a qualified safety engineer.
DANGER: This machine can start, move and stop automatically. Keep hands and loose clothing clear of moving parts while
operating. Moving parts can crush and cut. When used with a saw or other cutting equipment, bodily injury and death may result
if operated without safety guards on all machines. Do not operate with guards removed. Operators must wear adequate eye and
ear protection.
GENERAL WARNINGS
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
INTERCONNECTS
OPERATION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
DANGER! Don’t get pinched by the push feeder. Keep your hands away when in motion!
Keep the work area clean and well lighted to avoid accidental injury.
Do not operate near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres!
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole
receptacles that accept the tools plug for 120VAC. Use only 5-wire cords and plugs
when using 3 phase.
Do not open motor compartment or controller keypad. DC Voltage with potentially
FATAL amperage! Disconnect power before servicing. No user-serviceable parts inside.
DO NOT operate this or any machine under the influence of drugs or alcohol!
No one should operate this machine except for fully qualified personnel.
READ THE MANUAL!
Do not use TigerStop® machines in a dangerous environment. Using power tools in damp
or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution.
Wear proper apparel, no loose clothes, long hair or jewelry which could get pulled into
moving machinery or materials. Wear non slip footwear, safety glasses, ear protection
and a dust mask.

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TigerStop®technical support on the web, including manuals and videos:
TigerStop®customer service and technical support by email:
TigerStop®customer service and technical support by phone:
Contact Us
https://www.tigerstop.com/service-center/
[e-mail] (Americas, Australia)
[e-mail] (Europe)
1 [phone] (Americas, Australia)
00 31 546 575 171 (Europe)

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Installation Requirements
Minimum Air Pressure 80 psi (550 kPa)
Maximum Air Pressure 110 psi (758 kPa)
Mouth Diameter 4 in (102mm)
Power
The TigerSaw MiterXL requires a dedicated circuit.
Voltages must be balanced between phases and from each phase to ground.
Line-to-line voltage must not exceed 500V for a 460/480V saw system.
grounding
Have an electrician connect TigerSaw MiterXL to ground.
Operating TigerSaw MiterXL without proper grounding risks electrocution.
VOLTS FULLLOAD AMPS CIRCUIT BREAKER
400/460/480V 3Ph 17A 20A
There are two dust extraction ports, one on top of the
saw and another in the base.
dusT exTracTion
air suPPly

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TigerSaw MiterXL Overview
FronT View
Guard Door
Guarding
Cabinet Base Door
Saw Control Panel
Emergency Stop
Air Gun
TigerTouch
TigerStop® Standard Controllers
Guarding

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TigerSaw MiterXL Overview
Back View
I/O Panels
Amplifier
Amplifier
Blade Lubrication System
(Metal Cutting Configuration)

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Safety Chain
kill swiTch
In an emergency, there are two ways to kill power:
1. Push the E-stop button.
2. Pull the kill line.
Triggering any kill switch signals a relay to cut power to the positioner and the blade. You cannot power the
system until the kill switches reset.
Emergency Stop
The emergency stop (E-stop) is located on the front of the cabinet.
Pressing the E-stop immediately halts the saw motor, retracts the blade,
and raises the top cap.
Rotate the E-stop clockwise to reset.
Kill LIne
The kill line is a red cable stretching the entire length of the saw system.
Pulling the kill line triggers an emergency stop.
Pull the blue knob under the kill line switch until it clicks to reset.
If the blue knob won’t lock into place, adjust the kill line tension (page 6)

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Safety Chain
Kill Line Tension
If the blue button on the kill line switch won’t
lock into place, adjust the kill line tension with
the tension plate eye bolt.
At proper tension, the black tab sits near the
center of its green band and the blue knob locks
into place; exposing its own green band.
saFeTy inTerlocks
There are three access doors on the TigerSaw
MiterXL.
Each access door is equipped with a separate
safety interlock.
The cabinet base door safety interlocks prevent
access to the saw cabinet until an emergency
stop has been triggered.
The guard door safety interlock releases after a
delay when the saw motor is turned o.
The saw motor will not activate while a safety
interlock is open.
The blade continues spinning after the
motor stops.
DO NOT disable or bypass the safety interlocks.
Replace failed safety interlocks immediately.

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Systems & Features
caBineT doors
Guard Door
The guard door allows access to the work area
for adjusting material and cleaning.
Cabinet Light
The cabinet is equipped with a cabinet light.
Flip the switch left for dim and right for bright.
Cabinet Base Doors
The cabinet base doors are for maintenance, only.
Remove the handles to restrict access.

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air
Adjust air pressure in the TigerSaw MiterXL with the
regulators.
Lift up and then out to remove the cover.
Set the supply air pressure with the bottom regulator.
• Normal supply pressure is 80-110 psi (550-758 kPa).
Set the top cap air pressure with the left regulator.
• Normal top cap pressure is 80 psi (550 kPa).
Set the clamping air pressure with the right regulator.
• Normal clamping pressure is 43 psi (296 kPa).
Adjust pressures with the gray knobs above the regulators:
1. Lift the knob to unlock adjustment (Supply Regulator
only).
2. Turn the knob clockwise to increase the set pressure or
counterclockwise to decrease it.
3. Wait for the pressure to adjust.
4. Push the knob down to lock the setting (Supply
Regulator only).
Set top cap or clamping pressure too low and
they won’t function.
Systems & Features
Air Kicker
Manually position the air kicker to clear chips from the blade.
Air Gun
Use the air gun to clean excess debris from the cabinet.

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Slide Valve
Systems & Features
luBricaTion
Miter Table Lubrication
The equipped oil system keeps the miter table lubricated.
It applies oil to the miter table every 30 minutes, while the
blade is spinning.
The Lube indicator extinguishes when the reservoir is low;
refill it.
Refill the reservoir:
1. Lift up and then out to remove the cover.
2. Open the cap.
3. Pour ISO 68 bearing oil through the filter.
Leave the oil system at its factory settings.
Blade Lubrication
(Metal Cutting Configuration)
TigerSaw MiterXL (metal cutting configuration) is equipped
with a blade lubrication misting system. The lubrication
system has adjustments for the amount and density of
coolant dispensed.
• When properly adjusted, there is no lubricant
splatter during the cut and chips are dry. Finished
parts have a very small amount of lubricant on the
cut surface.
The Lube indicator extinguishes when the reservoir is low;
refill it to 80% capacity.
• Use Unist Coolube 2210AL (for aluminum cutting).
• Use Unist Coolube 2210 (for all other non-ferrous
cutting).
The slide valve on the air filter controls the lube mist system.
Slide the valve away from the air filter to deactivate the lube
mist system.
Instructions for adjusting the lube mist system are located
on the inside of its cover.

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Systems & Features
clamPs
The TigerSaw MiterXL is equipped with an in-feed swing clamp, a fence clamp, and a top cap.
Swing Clamp
The swing clamp secures stock against the back fence as it
enters the miter cabinet. To adjust the swing clamp setting
see page 22.
Fence Clamp
The fence clamp pins the stock to the back fence while the
saw table pivots. It releases for the saw stroke and pins
again while the stock is pushed out.
Top Cap
The top cap is an overhead clamp that pins the stock to the
table during the saw stroke.

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Systems & Features
Top Cap Lubrication
The top cap slides on two linear bearings, each equipped
with a grease nipple.
Use a grease gun to lubricate both linear bearings monthly
and anytime that top cap motion becomes uneven or noisy.
• Use a nozzle or coupler designed for standard
grease fittings.
• Use Molykote 44 or an equivalent bearing grease.
Top Cap Working Height
The top cap working height is set by the position of the
height adjustment rod.
Adjust the top cap working height:
1. Disconnect power and air.
2. Loosen the large locking handle.
3. Slide the height adjustment rod up or down.
4. Tighten the large locking handle.
Ideal top cap working height allows for 1 inch
(25 mm) of clearance for the tallest material.

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Controls
manual conTrols
System Power
The main power is controlled with the rotary switch located
at the right rear corner of the cabinet base. In the o
position, the switch pops out for lockout/tagout.
Saw Control Panel
This panel contains indicator lights and power switches
Power Switches
Saw Switch:
The START button activates the saw motor.
The STOP button turns the saw motor o.
The blade continues spinning after the motor
stops.
TigerStop®Switch:
The START button activates the TigerStop®Standard
Controllers.
The STOP button deactivates the TigerStop®Standard
Controllers.
Indicator Lights
Power: Glows when the system is electrified.
Saw: Glows when the saw motor is active.
Air: Glows when the air pressure is good.
Lube: Glows when both lubrication reservoirs are at working levels (metal cutting configuration).
Safety Chain: Glows when the kill switches are ready.

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Controls
Saw Cycle
To start a manual saw cycle, press the Cycle Start button
or by pressing the foot pedal on the front of the cabinet
base.
During a saw cycle:
• The top cap lowers.
• The saw strokes and returns to the base.
• The top cap rises.
Saw Stroke Speed
Stroke speed aects cut quality and cycle time. Directly
control the saw stroke speed by two knobs located on
the right front corner of the cabinet base.
The lower knob controls the speed of the downstroke.
The upper knob controls the speed of the upstroke.
Turn the knob clockwise to decrease the stroke speed.
Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase the stroke
speed.
Once adjusted, tighten the nut to lock the knob’s position.
• Ideal stroke speed is as fast as possible while still
achieving desired cut quality.
• Cycle time should not change when material is
being cut.
A saw cycle can also start within an automated list in the
TigerTouch software (page 28).
Note: Pressing the foot pedal during operation acts
as a pause. It prevents any further action from being
taken after the current action completes. Push the
pedal again to resume.
The positioner position and miter angle cannot
change during saw cycles.

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Controls
auTomaTed conTrols
TigerTouch
The TigerTouch tablet is the primary human-machine
interface. It controls both pushing and mitering motions.
For basic operation, see page 26.
TigerStop®Standard Controllers
The TigerStop®Standard Controllers are for direct control
of the miter (upper controller) and positioner (lower
controller). For basic operation, see page 16.
The TigerTouch power button is on the top-left edge of
the tablet.

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Controls
I/O Panels
The I/O panels connect machines/components
and controllers.
Amplifiers
The amplifiers drive the motors. Both miter and
positioner have an amplifier.
oPeraTing mode
TigerSaw Miter XL is a fully automatic miter saw system.
Full Auto: Both cutting and positioning are automated.
• TigerSaw MiterXL’s standard setting.
• The operator selects a positioner list, loads stock, and starts the process.
• The system automatically pushes and cuts until the stock is processed.
• The operator loads the next stock
sTarT-uPProcedure
1. Turn on system power.
2. Press start on Saw switch.
3. Press start on TigerStop®switch.
4. Turn on TigerTouch. If already on, update settings (page 29).