Table of Contents Safety Safety warnings (warning notes) ................4 1.1.1 Classification of hazards ................4 1.1.2 Other pictograms.................... 5 Proper user....................... 6 Possible dangers caused by the circular metal saw..........6 Qualification of personnel ..................7 1.4.1 Target group....................7 1.4.2 Authorised personnel ..................
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Ersatzteile - Spare parts - CS350 Ersatzteilzeichnung - Explosion drawing..............34 6.1.1 Einzelteile - Spare parts - CS350..............35 Schaltplan - Wiring diagram - CS350............... 37 6.2.1 Ersatzteilliste - Spare parts list - CS350............38 Anomalies Anomalies in the circular metal saw ............... 40 Appendix Copyright ........................
Safety Glossary of symbols gives additional indications calls on you to act • enumerations This part of the operating manual • explains the meaning and use of the warning references contained in the operating manual, • explains how to use the circular metal saw properly, •...
Alarm expres- Pictogram Definition/Consequences sion Application tips and other important or useful information and notes. INFORMATION No dangerous or harmful consequences for personnel or objects. In the case of specific dangers, we replace the pictogram by general danger with a warning injuries to hazardous elec- rotating parts.
Proper user Usage WARNING! Improper use of the circular metal saw • will endanger personnel, • will endanger the machine and other material property of the operator, • may affect proper operation of the machine. The circular metal saw is designed and manufactured to be used in environments where there is no potential danger of explosion.
INFORMATION All staff involved in assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance must • be duly qualified, • follow this operating manual. In the event of improper use • there may be a risk to the staff, • there may be a risk to the circular metal saw and other material property, •...
• instruct staff regularly (at least once a year) on all safety standards that apply to the machine, operation, accredited technical guidelines, • check staff‘s understand, • document training/instruction, • require staff to confirm participation in training/instruction by a signature, •...
Check them regularly. Positions of labels on the circular metal saw: Illustr.: 1-2: circular metal saw CS350 Check the circular metal saw at least once per shift. Inform the person responsible immediately of any damage, defect or change in operating function.
CAUTION! Dirty or contaminated personal protection gear can cause disease. Clean your personal protection gear after each use, regularly, at least once a week. Personal protection gear for special work Protect your face and eyes: During all work, and specifically work during which your face and eyes are exposed to hazards, a safety helmet with a face guard should be worn.
Safety during maintenance Report and Inform operating staff in good time of any repair and maintenance work. document Report all safety-relevant changes or performance details of the circular metal saw. Document any changes all changes, have the operating manual changed accordingly and train the machine operators. 1.9.1 Disconnecting the circular metal saw and making it safe Unplug the circular metal saw from the mains before beginning any maintenance or repair work.
1.11 Electrical system Have the machine and/or the electric equipment checked regularly, and at least every six months. Eliminate immediately all defects such as loose connections, defective wires, etc. A second person must be present during work on live components, to disconnect the power in the event of an emergency.
Dimensions Height of work area [mm] 1540 Width [mm] Weight circular metal saw [kg] Saw blade diameter [mm] “Dimensions of sawing flange“ on page 33 Range vice Speed of saw blade Two-step drive engine [m/min] Environmental conditions Temperature 5-35 °C Humidity 5 - 80 % Operating material...
Assembly INFORMATION The circular metal saw comes pre-assembled. Extent of supply When the machine is delivered, immediately check that the circular metal saw has not been damaged during shipping and that all components are included. Also check that no fastening screws have come loose.
3.3.2 Fasten the substructure of the circular metal saw on the floor Fasten the substructure on the floor with shear connector screws M12. Machine substructure Fastening holes Illustration: 3-1: Machine substructure Page 17...
3.3.3 Mount the saw on the machine substructure ATTENTION! Danger of crushing and overturning. Proceed with caution during the work described below. Machine substruc- CAUTION! ture The circular metal saw needs to be mounted on the machine sub- structure by at least two persons.
First use WARNING! Personnel and equipment may be endangered if the circular metal saw is first used by inexpert staff. We do not take liability for any damage caused by incorrect commissioning. 3.4.1 Checking Check the following. ATTENTION! Danger of cutting! Proceed with caution during the work described below. Use the pre- scribed protection equipment.
3.4.4 Fill in coolant CAUTION! Danger of destroying the pump by dry running. When the circular metal saw is switched on, the coolant pump is switched on. The pump is lubricated by coolant. Do not operate the pump without coolant. “Filling in / Rinsing / Replacing“...
Insert workpiece The machine vice serves as clamping device of the workpiece. Clamping jaws The machine vice con- sists of • the working table, • the clamping jaws, Workpiece • the hand wheel. The clamping jaws at the front back moved simultaneously, this way the machine...
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Massive material Profile material Toothing Illustration: 4-6: Table for toothing Example: Profile material wall thickness 3 mm = toothing 10 Massive material diameter 40 mm = toothing 12 Page 24...
Switching on the machine Connect the mains plug with the power supply. Select speed level 1 or 2. Actuate the hand-actuated switch at the handle of the Hand-actuated aux- lever arm. iliary switch Pull the lever arm down- ward towards the workpiece. Lever arm Step switch Illustration: 4-7:...
Sawing of angles The circular metal saw can be turned from -45° to 45° in order to allow angular saw cuts. Angle scale Locking lever cutting angle Illustration: 4-9: Setting of angle cut CAUTION! Make sure that the saw is clean and free of chips in the slewing area before adjusting it. Loosen the locking lever.
Cooling ATTENTION! Damage to the pump in the event of dry running. When the circular metal saw is switched on the coolant pump is switched on. The pump is lubricated by the coolant. Do not start up the pump without coolant. Turn the dosing stop valve in direction of the coolant hose until the coolant penetrates.
Maintenance In this chapter you will find important information about • inspection, • maintenance, • repair. The diagram below shows which of these headings each task falls under. MAINTENANCE Inspection Maintenance Repair Measuring Rough cleaning Repairs Testing Fine cleaning Replacing Conserving Adjusting Lubricating...
Used oils must be delivered to a collection centre. Consult your superior if you do not know where the collection centre is. Safety WARNING! The consequences of incorrect maintenance and repair work may include: • Very serious injury to staff working on the machine, •...
INTERVAL WHERE? WHAT? HOW? Regularly remove the chips which are accumulating below the clamping jaws. To do so, use a thin, flat brush. as required CAUTION! Never clean the vice with compressed air. • Lubricate the arbor of the bearing block Lubricating nipple as required Arbor...
5.3.1 Dimensions of sawing flange Sawing flange Sawing spindle Illustration: 5-6: Sawing flange Repair For any repair work, get assistance from an employee of Optimum Maschinen GmbH‘s technical service or send us the circular metal saw. If the repairs are carried out by qualified technical staff, they must follow the indications given in this manual.
Anomalies Anomalies in the circular metal saw CAUSE/ ANORMALTY SOLUTION POSSIBLE EFFECTS Saw motor overloaded • Suction of motor cooling air hin- • Check and clean dered • Motor not correctly fixed • Requires technical service! Have • Power unit for saw belt not cor- the machine repaired in the work- rectly fixed shop...
Warranty Within the term of warranty, the company Optimum warrants for a perfect quality of its products and will reimburse any cost for overhaul or exchange of defective parts in case of construction error, fault in material and/or defect of fabrication. The term of warranty for commercial use is 12 months and for use as an amateur it is 24 months.
Product follow-up We are required to perform a follow-up service for our products which extends beyond shipment. We would be grateful if you could send us the following information: • modified settings, • experiences with the circular metal saw, which could be important to other users, •...
EC-Declaration of Conformity hereby declares that the following product, Machine type: Circular metal saw Name of the machine: CS350 Relevant EU directives: Machine Directive 98/37/EG, Annex II A EMV Directive 89/336/EWG Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EWG meets the provisions of the aforementioned directive, including any amendments valid at the time of this statement.
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