ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DS WS10 / DS WS10-E diamond wire saw system Contents It is essential that the operating instructions are read 1. General information before the machine is operated for the first time. Always keep these operating instructions together 2.
Page 3
Parts and equipment DS WS10 hydraulic wire saw ³ Compact wire saw with hydraulic drive · Air compressor with control panel » Air hoses (2×7 m, 1×1 m) ¿ Positioning template ´ Water hoses (2×10 m) ² Water nozzle, flexible ¶...
Make a note of this data in your operating instructions and always Wear eye Wear a hard hat. Wear protective Wear safety refer to it when making an enquiry to your Hilti repre- protection. gloves. footwear. sentative or service department. Type:...
Guide rail and advance unit process, may produce toxic, hazardous or explosive Pivoting pulley crossbar dust or vapors. Hydraulic drive unit (DS WS10) or electric drive unit I Do not cut easily combustible aluminum or magne- (DS WS10-E) sium alloys.
2. Description Guide rail and advance unit Operating controls and parts Internal taper Eccentric pin Positioning template Carriage locking mechanism Grip Manual advance mechanism Edge indicating line of cut Piston rod securing clamp Wire entry point Return lock Pivotable drilling point indicator Compressed air connection Optimum anchor position Drive unit interface and locking mechanism...
Page 8
2. Description Pivoting pulley crossbar DS WS10-E electric drive unit Attachment point and clamp Mounting interface Pivoting pulley locking lever Power cable Wire storage pulley Drive pulley Guard mounting hole Return pulley Hollow axles Carrying / holding bar Guard Guard guides Traction pulley Cooling water connection –...
Page 9
2. Description DS WS10 water connection DS WS10 pneumatic system control unit Coupling (water outlet from hydraulic unit) Advance direction control valve Flow regulation and shut-off valve Regulator for advance pressure adjustment Water hose connection (cooling water nozzles) (wire tension)
Page 10
2. Description DS WS10-E control unit Electric supply connection 400 V~ / 32 A or 200 V~ Transport and carrying handles / 63 A Lifting point for lifting by crane 230 V electric supply socket (not fitted to 200 V~...
2. Description Drive principle The sawing wire is passed around the object to be cut, over guide pulleys and the drive pulley before the ends of the wire are joined to form an endless loop. The wire loop is set in motion by rotation of the drive pulley and pulled through the object to be cut by the linear advance movement of the drive unit.
3.4 Release pulley (optional) 3.5 Wire guard (optional) 3.6 Accessories for setting up and operating the wire saw and wire guides 3.7 Accessories and wearing parts for Hilti wire saw systems Printed: 08.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5069736 / 000 / 01...
Page 14
3. Accessories I Observe the wire and wire connector manufacturer’s Hilti sawing wires and accessories instructions when connecting sawing wires and, as far as possible, use only one wire connector in each Safety precautions and instructions for use complete wire loop.
Page 16
3. Accessories Wire storage extension (optional) Release pulley The wire storage extension can be used to increase wire The release pulley is used to reduce the length of wire storage capacity from 250 cm to 500 cm. in contact or to increase the radius of the arc followed by the wire (avoiding a tight radius) at the rear of the object to be cut.
Page 17
Water supply GK seal 356701 Water seal for 356700 Steel wedge 41910 Securing concrete blocks Accessories and wearing parts for Hilti wire saw systems Ordering designation Quantity Item no. M12L clamping spindle, long 251831 Fastening HKD-D M12×50 flush anchor *...
4.1 Technical data for the DS WS10 hydraulic drive 4.2 Technical data for the DS WS10-E control unit 4.3 Dimensions and weights 4.4 Technical data for the DS WS 10 and DS WS10-E 4.5 Compressed air supply 4.6 Wire storage capacity and length requirements 4.7 Type plates...
The DS-WS 10 compact wire saw is designed for oper- The operator will notice when the flow rate limiting device ation with the Hilti D-LP 15 and D-LP 32 or D-LP 30 is activated as the drive unit then no longer runs smooth- hydraulic power units.
4. Technical data Dimensions and weights Dimensions of drive and wire storage unit Dimensions of DS WS10 compressor with control unit Weight of DS WS10-E: 81.2 kg Weight: 20.1 kg Weight of DS WS10: 69.5 kg Dimensions of DS WS10-E control unit...
10 m Power cable (DS WS10-E): Hydraulic hoses (DS WS10)*: 10 m * not supplied with the wire saw max. 610 Technical data for the DS WS10 and DS WS10-E drive units DS WS10 DS WS10-E DS WS10-E hydraulic 3x400 V...
4. Technical data Compressed air supply The compressor for the air supply is supplied as part of the wire saw system (but not with the 3 x 200V version). Please observe the operating instructions enclosed with Pressure min. / max. 6 / 8 bar Flow rate 205 l/min...
Typical A-weighted sound power level DS WS10 hydraulic drive unit as per ISO 3744: DS WS10 DS WS10-E 103.7 dB(A) Hilti = trademark of Hilti Corporation, Schaan, LI Made in Austria Serial number 0001000 DS WS10 with D-LP15 102.1 dB(A) Drive wheel ø...
5. Safety instructions Safety instructions 5.1 Proper organization of the work area 5.2 Safety measures at the danger area 5.3 General safety measures 5.4 Electrical safety 5.5 Requirements to be met by users 5.6 Safety during operation 5.7 Safety instructions for transporting the wire saw Printed: 08.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5069736 / 000 / 01...
Page 26
5. Safety instructions l) Keep children away. Keep other persons away from the working area. WARNING m) Do not allow other persons to touch the machine Failure to observe the instructions listed below may or the extension cord. lead to potentially fatal injury and serious damage to n) Avoid unfavorable body positions.
Page 27
Hilti specialist on safe operating pro- cedures. All warnings and instructions must be observed. b) Use the right machine for the job. Do not use the machine for purposes for which it was not intended.
Page 28
Damaged or faulty switches must be replaced at a ply when it is not in use (e.g. during breaks between Hilti service center. Do not use the machine if it cannot working), before making adjustments, before carrying be switched on and off correctly.
Page 29
Hilti for wood dust and/or mineral ed field of use. Do not work with extension cables when dust together with this tool. Ensure that the work- they are rolled up.
Page 30
No modifications may be made to the saw system equip- ment. Alteration of the factory-set frequency convert- er parameters (DS WS10-E) is not permissible. Safety instructions for transporting the wire Avoid lifting and carrying heavy objects. Use suitable lift- ing equipment and means of transport and share heavy loads between several people.
6.3 Examples of applications 6.4 Determining the necessary wire capacity and wire length 6.5 Clarifying the situation and securing the workplace 6.6 Electric power supply / fuse rating – DS WS10-E 6.7 DS WS10-E wiring diagram 6.8 Extension cables / conductor cross sections 6.9 Cooling water supply...
Page 32
Please consult a Hilti wire sawing specialist before using other wire guid- ance configurations. Planning wire guidance and the cutting sequence Horizontal or vertical cut, 20–40 cm cutting length...
Page 33
6. Preparations at the workplace Horizontal or vertical cut, 70–200 cm cutting length Horizontal or vertical, 50–200 cm cutting length Flush cutting, 50 to approx. 100 cm length Horizontal or vertical, transverse cutting technique Beam or column, 30 to approx. 100 cm cutting length Determining the necessary wire capacity and wire length...
Page 34
63 A Ground fault The machine’s automatic cut-out will be activated in the circuit breaker: 30 mA (type A) 30 mA (type A) event of inadequate cooling (DS WS10-E). Printed: 08.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5069736 / 000 / 01...
6. Preparations at the workplace Use only clean cooling water. Where pressure in the water supply line is low, a non- return valve should be fitted in order to prevent dirty water finding its way into the water supply. Printed: 08.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5069736 / 000 / 01...
7.11 Connecting the air hoses to the control unit 7.12 Connecting the water supply 7.13 Connecting the hydraulic hoses (DS WS10) 7.14 Connecting the power cable to the control unit (DS WS10-E) Printed: 08.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5069736 / 000 / 01...
Under certain conditions it may be necessary to use an alternative fastening method. Please contact Hilti Technical Service if you have any questions about secure fastening. Your Hilti representative will be pleased to provide advice in case of questions concerning fastening security on Printed: 08.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5069736 / 000 / 01...
Procedure a) Use the template to mark the position of the anchor hole. b) Drill the hole, clean the hole, insert the Hilti HKD-D anchor and expand it. c) Screw in the clamping spindle as far as it will go.
7. Setting up the saw system Fitting the end stop Mounting the drive unit Fitting the end stop. Pull out the carriage clamping pins. CAUTION Do not, under any circumstances, operate the saw with- out a correctly and securely fitted end stop. Fitting the pulley crossbar Guide the clamping piece into the slot in the carriage.
7. Setting up the saw system Connecting the air hose to the pneumatic cylinder Feed the wire through the hollow axles of the pulley stands (if used) and subsequently through the hollow axles on the pulley crossbar on the compact wire saw. To ensure that the sawing wire wears evenly and stays round, we recommend that the wire is twisted in a coun- terclockwise direction (approx.
7. Setting up the saw system 7.10 Fitting the guards Piston rod securing lever Release the return lock , slide the piston rod all the Bring the guard into position. way in and then lock the piston rod and return lock in position.
(DS WS10). Connect the cooling nozzle water hoses to the 3-way connector (DS WS10). Fit the T-piece connector to the drive unit (DS WS10- Connect the compressed air hoses to the compressor and to the control unit (DS WS10-E).
(DS WS10) (DS WS10-E) Connect the power cable and secure the plug (DS WS10-E). Connect the hydraulic hoses to the drive unit (DS WS10). Connect the hydraulic hoses to the valve block / hydraulic unit (D-LP15 / D-RC22 or D-LP32). CAUTION...
8. Operation and the sawing procedure Operation 8.1 Checks before beginning sawing and the sawing procedure 8.2 Setting the starting cutting pressure 8.3 The starting procedure 8.4 Checks while sawing is in progress 8.5 Readjusting saw advance at the end of the stroke 8.6 Steps before and after ending the sawing operation Printed: 08.07.2013 | Doc-Nr: PUB / 5069736 / 000 / 01...
Page 46
I Is the advance cylinder stroke length adequate? I Have the electric cables, water hoses, air hoses and, where applicable, the hydraulic hoses (DS WS10) been laid in a safe position, connected correctly and the con- nections secured?
Page 47
I The water valves are open and cooling water is being fed directly to the cutting face. Switch on the main DS WS10-E drive unit and allow the wire to start running. I Set the advance pressure to approx. 1 to 2 bar at the control unit by means of the control knob (pull out to release).
Page 48
(middle) position. I Take care to ensure that the hydraulic pressure (DS WS10) remains within the 80 to 120 bar range or, respectively, the electric current drawn (DS WS10-E) remains just below the red area on the gauge. If the...
8. Operation and the sawing procedure Steps before and after ending the sawing operation CAUTION Always check that the advance cylinder is not under I Before cutting right through, take care to ensure that pressure before releasing the advance movement lock- the wire, when released from the kerf, can be caught by ing lever.
Cleaning, maintenance and repair 9.1 Cleaning 9.2 Maintenance 9.3 Electrical circuit diagram for DS WS10-E 3x200 V control unit 9.4 Electrical circuit diagram for DS WS10-E 3x200 V control unit (control circuit) 9.5 Electrical circuit diagram for DS WS10-E 3x400 V control unit 9.6 Electrical circuit diagram for DS WS10-E 3x400 V control unit...
Clean all parts of the system, except electrically powered units such as the compressor and the hydraulic unit (DS WS10) or control unit (DS WS10-E), with a medium- hard brush and plenty of water right away at the end of each working day.
(DS WS10-E) 10.17 No power at the 230V power outlet (DS WS10-E) 10.18 Current input is too high when idling and sawing (DS WS10-E) 63 10.19 The service indicator lights and the drive unit may be inoperative (DS WS10-E) 10.20 The ground fault circuit interrupter has been tripped...
– Reduce tension by reducing pressure in the system. The length of wire in contact / cutting length is too long The working hydraulic pressure (DS WS10) or elec- – Divide the cut up into several shorter lengths. tric current input (DS WS10-E) is too low –...
10. Troubleshooting Too little cooling / flushing water (dust is created) The sawing wire was not pushed far enough into the – Direct the flow of water exactly toward the wire and connector in to the kerf. – Push the wire into the connector as far as it will go. –...
10.14 The machine doesn’t start, the green “ready” tioning and renew the filters if necessary. indicator lamp doesn’t light (DS WS10-E) NOTE: To reset the power converter, wait approx. 30 sec- onds and then press the reset button. The cable is not under power –...
10.18 Current input is too high when idling and sawing (DS WS10-E) – The saw has been in operation for at least 200 hours. The drive unit and control panel must be returned for servicing as soon as possible in order to prevent dam- age.
The materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, Hilti has already made arrangements for taking back old machines and appli- ances for recycling. Ask Hilti customer service or your Hilti representative for further information.
12. Manufacturer’s warranty Hilti warrants that the tool supplied is free of defects in material and workmanship. This warranty is valid so long as the tool is operated and handled correctly, cleaned and serviced properly and in accordance with the Hilti Operating Instructions, and the technical system is main- tained.
2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC, EN 60204-1, EN ISO 12100, 2011/65/EU This equipment (DS WS10-E) complies with the applicable standard provided that the short-circuit power S at the interface point between the user’s supply and the public supply network is greater than or equal to 1.3 MVA.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the DS WS10 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers