SPECIFICATIONS Model C 370 SA-V Drive Motor 4 HP, TEFC Spindle RPM 13-76 RPM, Infinitely Variable Blade Data Max diam 14 1/2" (370mm) Spindle diam 40mm Pin diameter 10mm Pin locations 63mm Max Vise Opening 7" Work Height 36" Power Requirements...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MACHINE OPERATOR You must read and understand all operating, safety, and applications information before attempting to use this machine. 1. Always wear proper eye protection. 2. Never operate machine unless all guards are in place. 3. Never insert hands or arms into or near cutting area while machine is running. 4.
The first step after uncrating your machine is to see that all items are present and that there is no apparent damage to any part of the machine. Checklist of items C 370 SA-V Machine Operators manual Wrenches One HSS Sawblade Swiveling Handle Note: Most of above items located in machine base.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Only a qualified electrician should do electrical connections! Make sure your power supply matches the machine. Note: Machine is supplied with isolation transformer to match your operating voltage. All machines operate at 400 volts, and you must have the correct transformer to operate on your power supply. Voltage may be changed at isolation transformer.
AIR CONNECTION Connect air line to connector at rear of machine as shown: Note: Shop air should be between 80-110 PSI. Air volume required, approx. 2-3 cfm. FURTHER SUGGESTIONS: Your air supply will certainly contain some moisture which is unavoidable in any plant air supply. The volume of water vapor may amount to 5-6 gallons per day in the worst conditions.
BLADE INSTALLATION Please refer to the section on BLADE SELECTION to select proper blade. Saw frame should be positioned as illustrated. Spindle bolt & coolant nozzle should be in line as shown at right. Loosen coolant nozzle with hex wrench as illustrated, and move to left to allow installation of blade.
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Optional Minimal Lubrication System The optional minimal lube system is illustrated and a separate manual describing it’s use and maintenance is enclosed with this manual. Note: The device has a life time warranty if you use original Unist lubricant Always use caution installing the blade so as not to damage the nozzles.
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Blade Coming Loose In the unlikely event that your blade comes loose occasionally or frequently, please read the following. Installing the blade correctly is the most important place to start, but there may be a combination of factors involved so we'll try to cover all of them. Follow correct blade selection.
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Variable Vise Clamping Pressure Vise clamping pressure may be adjusted to prevent distortion of tubing or structural materials. Adjustment is made at the regulator on the machine base (inside door) and registered on gauge. Adjust for maximum pressure without distortion. Caution: Pressure must be sufficient to prevent material from turning in the vise, or damage to blade may occur.
Operating the machine Quick Start Operation POWER ON SWITCH SYSTEM START BUTTON F3 - PNEUMATIC START CLAMP SAWVISE ON MATERIAL CLOSE FEED SPEED VALVE PUSH CYCLE START ADJUST COOLANT VALVE OPEN FEED SPEED VALVE UNTIL YOU REACH DESIRED RATE BLADE SPEED Increase Decrease Up &...
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Function Keys Only 3 Function Keys are utilized on this machine F3 - Activate the pneumatic system. This will allow the sawframe UP and DOWN functions and the sawvise CLAMP and UNCLAMP functions F4 - Function button F4 is the key for the coolant control. Push F4 to change the coolant from ON (continuously) OFF (never on) or ON for cycling (coolant on only during the sawing cycle) F5 - Function button F5 is the key to preset the blade speed...
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Sawframe Travel Limits HIGH If your sawframe does not go enough or enough and you wish to change the settings, proceed as follows. lower To make the sawframe go to a cutoff point that it is currently performing, first run the sawframe completely down.
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Display messages & solutions Check the yellow emergency button on startup side of operator console. If you interrupt a cut by pushing the Cycle Stop button it may be necessary to restart the system. Push F3 to restart pneumatic system. Check air support User Parameters Customized parameters may be utilized as desired.
Blade Selection Blade Size Your machine came equipped with one 350mm sawblade (14”). It is possible to use smaller (300mm) or larger (370mm) sawblades under certain conditions. Blade Toothpitch Refer to chart to locate the type of material (solid or structural) and size of material you want to cut. Locate material to be cut, and follow straight down to the row labeled “toothpitch”...
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Locate recommended blade from list Special Sawblade Grinds All standard blades are ground for use on mild steels. Blades to be used on stainless steels (or other hard materials) should be designated with an “SS” after the part number (ex: 1404 SS) These blades may also be used on mild steels Blades to be used on aluminum or other non-ferrous materials should be dsignated with an “AL after the part number (ex: 1410 AL) These blades may not be used on steels.
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EMERGENCY BLADE REVERSE In case the blade should get stuck in the workpiece for any reason (overfeeding, broken blade, etc) you must be able to extract the blade from the workpiece. First, push EMERGENCY STOP button. Your machine is equipped with a reversing switch, located near the main power disconnect switch. Normal Operation Reversed Normal operating position is as shown at left.
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VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE The A/C drive is located in an enclosure on machine COLUMN, at rear. -Open cover of operators console, and you will see in the upper right hand corner the A/C drive, labeled ALTIVAIR When you turn on power, you will see the rdy message. If the rdy message does not appear, the drive is dead and must be replaced.
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MAINTENANCE DAILY -Clean all chips from machine -Replenish Coolant Level -Inspect all blades for wear, and send full blades out for resharpening WEEKLY -Clean all chips from machine. Thoroughly clean vise area, and lubricate with quality lubrication -Lubricate prismatic column by applying light grease directly onto the column ways -Check Blade Cleaning Brush (see below) MONTHLY -Check column adjustment after first 100 hours;...
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GEARBOX -Monitor oil level in the gearbox via site glass at side as shown. See drain plug as indicated -Inspect after first 50 operating hours, drain and replace the oil in gearbox (by removing plug), flush, and replace. -After each successive 2000 operating hours, again, drain and replace the oil Gearbox Oil Capacity –...
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Pressure Regulator/Water Separator/Oiler Your shop air is regulated to machine with knob on top left side. Directly beneath the gauge is a water trap, and should be monitored closely and drained frequently by turning small knob at bottom. You should also make sure an adequate supply of oil is in the oiler reservoir (right side).
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Changing Drive Belt Place sawframe at correct level to allow access all four mounting bolts (only 3 visible at right) Note that the two front bolts go through an additional narrow plate in front. This plate may be stuck to the larger plate beneath (because of the paint).
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C370 Gearbox Repair Place sawframe in the most convenient location for this repair job, keeping in mind that you will need access to the four mounting bolts that fix the motor to the gearbox. You may find it more convenient to also remove the blade guard, depending upon the degree of repair you are performing.
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Reassemble drive spindle and bronze gear in reverse order. Reinstallation of motor Position the belt #432 in place using the vertical guide posts to hold it in place, while you carefully set the motor back in place. You will have to be careful to hold the motor assembly absolutely vertical and make sure the motor pulley goes into place without knocking the belt out of place.
TROUBLESHOOTING MOTOR RUNS IN WRONG DIRECTION Aside from obvious machine malfunctions, most sawing Reverse any two phases of power supply problems can be attributed to improper practices or applications, and will result in blade problems. MOTOR STALLS EASILY 1. Low voltage supply 1.
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