Maintenance; General - BIRO 1433 Operating And Service Manual

• ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to
This Machine BEFORE Cleaning or Servicing.
• NEVER Touch This Machine Without Training and Authorization By Your Supervisor.
• ALWAYS Keep Hands Clear of Band Type Saw Blade and Other Moving Parts.
• 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
1. Machine should be generally inspected every time it is cleaned (at least daily) to ensure that it is in good
condition and has not been damaged or tampered with.
a. SAW WHEELS: Clean outer diameter grooves daily. Check for cracks, gouges or wear on the flange
and grooves.
b. WHEEL CLEANER ASSEMBLIES: Check condition of fiber cleaner, change every four(4) weeks.
Check condition of tension spring, replace as needed.
c. REMOVABLE FINGER LIFT ASSEMBLY: Check condition of saw guard, make sure mounting
bolts are tight and the "DANGER EXPOSED BLADE" decal is affixed and legible. Check condition
of upper saw guide (Part No. 602B), replace every six(6) months. Check adjustment of upper saw
guide. Should be 1/32" between back of blade and saw guide carbide.
d. SAW GUIDE BAR: Check condition of bar for coating peeling and wear, replace as necessary. Check
saw guide bar spring for proper tension. The spring should hold the bar in any desired position in its
travel. Replace saw guide bar spring (Part No. 193) as necessary using instructions on following page.

MAINTENANCE

SHARP MOVING BAND TYPE SAW BLADE
TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
DO NOT IMMERSE UPPER WHEEL
ASSEMBLY IN WATER
NEVER USE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT PROPERLY INSTALLED
AND FUNCTIONING SAW GUIDE BAR AND SAW GUARD
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