IMPORTANT NOTICE This Manual contains important safety instructions which must be strictly followed when using this equipment. PTCT Md 44 105-7-13-24 105-9-05-18 PTCT Md 44 105-9-05-18...
Manual. Warnings related to your personal safety are indicated by: Warnings related to possible damage are indicated by: BIRO also has provided a wall chart to be posted near the equipment. If any warning label, wall chart, or Manual becomes misplaced, damaged, or illegible, please contact your nearest Distribu- tor or BIRO directly for a replacement.
Machine BEFORE Removing Shrouds, Removable Guards, Cover, Doors, Fences or Panels for Cleaning, Servicing or any Other Reason. NEVER Leave Machine Unattended While Operating. PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels. USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed.
NEVER Operate Without all Warning Labels Attached and Wall Chart Posted. 1. Read this Manual thoroughly before installation and operation. Do not proceed with installation and operation if you have any questions or do not understand anything in this Manual. Contact your local Distributor, or BIRO first.
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(5) The V-belt is packed loose in machine to prevent deformation, and must be installed on pulleys at time of wiring motor. (6) The BIRO Manufacturing Company is not responsible for permanent wiring, connection or installation. NOTE TO OWNER AND ELECTRICIAN: IF THIS MACHINE IS NOT CORD...
15. Check placement of all warning labels, wall chart and Manual. Machine is ready for trained operators to process product. 16. Contact your local Distributor or BIRO directly if you have any questions or problems with the installation or oper- ation of this machine.
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6. ALWAYS use the safety End Cut Pusher Plate (Part No. 256P) for smaller products or the last cuts of product. The pusher plate is supplied as standard on all BIRO power cutters. 7. When finished cutting, push stop button. Perform lockout/tagout procedure.
Electrical Components. ALWAYS Thoroughly Clean Equipment at Least Daily. CLEANING THE BIRO POWER CUTTER: Disconnect electrical power to the machine before cleaning. Parts to be removed have been made accessible and can be removed without tools. Notice in the drawing below that all parts are numbered. Each part should be removed for cleaning in the numbered sequence shown.
NEVER Bypass, Alter, or Modify This Equipment in Any Way From Its Original Condition. PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels. USE ONLY GENUINE BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed. A. GENERAL MACHINE SHOULD BE GENERALLY INSPECTED EVERY TIME...
E. STATIONARY BAR ASSEMBLY: Check condition of nylon filler (Part No. 177), change every four (4) weeks. Check condition of saw guide (Part No. 119A), check tracking of blade through guide, back of blade should be centered in hole, replace every six (6) months. Check condition of lower blade back-up guide (Part No. ²...
MODEL 44 SAW GUIDE BARS AND SAW GUARDS Production of the BIRO Model 44 began March 1956. All units prior to serial #4511 were equipped with a (round) cast aluminum head. The saw guide bar measured 21½² and the (Item #255) SAW GUARD was the same as used on Models 33 and 34.
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Item No. Description 14P-1 A16112 Head door latch assembly AS18005 Head & door assembly, SS AS18006 Head door assembly, SS A71-2 Upper wheel hinge bracket assembly HHS058S -18 ´ Hex head screw, HHS060S -18 ´ 1 SS Hex head screw, LW15S Lock washer, SSS15...
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Item No. Description HHS005S Hex head screw, 8-32 ´ ½ SS HHS010S Hex head screw, 10-32 ´ HN05S Hex nut, 8-32 SS HN40S Hex nut, ½-13, light jam, SS S18253 Upper wheel aligning screw, SS S229 Wheel cleaner arm spring, SS S244 Wheel cleaner arm stud, SS S295...
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AS18019 S18189 Item No. Description Description A18019 AS18019 Ratchet assembly Ratchet trigger SS FW07S S18189 S18189 Flat washer, Ratchet arm stud SS HHS040S -20 ´ S240 Hex head screw, Ratchet trigger spring, SS HN15S 18010 Hex nut, -20 SS Ratchet arm HN35S 18019 Hex nut,...
MODEL 44 PARTS NUMBERS AND DESCRIPTIONS SEND IN MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO. WHEN ORDERING PARTS MOTOR SECTION Item No. Description Item No. Description S240 Ratchet trigger spring, SS M79-G56111-U Motor, 3HP, 208/220/440-50/60-3 open S244 Wheel cleaner arm stud, SS...
OPERATOR’S SIGNATURE PAGE WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE SIGNING BELOW MY SIGNATURE ATTESTS THAT I HAVE COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL. I REALIZE THAT THIS MACHINE, IF OPERATED CARELESSLY, CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF AND OTHERS. SUPERVISOR’S NAME (PRINT) SIGNATURE...
BIRO is not responsible for service charges or labor required to replace any part covered by this limited warranty or for any damages resulting from misuse, abuse, lack of proper or recom- mended service.
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