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Oliver 5018 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 5018 18” Cutoff Saw...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS ..............1 WARNING LABEL ..................2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LABEL ..............4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOODWORKING MACHINERY ....5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOODWORKING MACHINERY ... 7 UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS ..........8 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ................9 CLEANING THE MACHINE ................
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS LUBRICATION ....................40 MAINTENANCE.................... 40 LONG SCREW AND DOOR LIMIT SWITCH ..........41 TROUBLE SHOOTING ................. 42 ELECTRIC WIRING DIAGRAM ..............43 AIR CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................PART LIST ....................45...

  • Page 4: Warning Label Locations

    WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS...

  • Page 5: Warning Label

    WARNING LABEL (1) The warning label "KEEP HANDS CLEAR", shown as above, is attached to the sawblade front guard. It warns the operator to keep hands out of this area.
  • Page 6 WARNING LABEL (2) The warning label “Rotating blade hazard”. Do not operate with guard removed. Lockout/ tagout before servicing", shown as above, is attached to side guard. It warns the operator do not operate the machine when the sawblade guard is opened.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions Label

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LABEL (3) The label "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", shown as above, is attached to the front of cabinet. It gives safety instructions for operating the cut off saw.

  • Page 8: General Safety Rules For Woodworking Machinery

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOODWORKING MACHINERY (1) 1. Know your machine. For your own safety, read the operation manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as specific potential hazards pertinent to this machine. 2. Make sure the machine is properly grounded. 3.
  • Page 9 GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOODWORKING MACHINERY (2) 15. Maintain machine in top conditions. Keep machine clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions or lubricating and changing accessories. 16. Disconnect machine form power source. Before servicing and when changing accessories, or when mounting and remounting motor. 17.

  • Page 10: Additional Safety Rules For Woodworking Machinery

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR WOODWORKING MACHINERY 1. Read and understand the operation manual before operation. 2. Keep hands away the cutting area. 3. Always disconnect the power source before making any adjustments. 4. Do not operate the machine in case air pressure does not reach the normal working pressure.

  • Page 11: Unpacking And Checking Contents

    UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS The cut-off saw is shipped complete in one wooden crate in addition to infeed and outfeed conveyor tables. Carefully unpack the machine and ensure that all parts are present and free of damaged. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your local dealer immediately.

  • Page 12: Optional Equipment

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ⚫ Sawblade ⚫ Infeed and outfeed roller conveyor, length as required. ⚫ Safety guard. CLEANING THE MACHINE After the machine is unpacked, remove the rust preventative oil that coats the machine with a cloth soaked in kerosene. Do not use gasoline or lacquer thinner, as this can damage the painted parts of the machine.

  • Page 13: Machine Specifications

    MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ITEM 18” CUT-OFF SAW Cutting capacity (thickness x width) 2" x 12", 3" x 11", 4" x 10" Cycle speed 45 strokes/min Cycle operation Saw blade size (optional) 18" Saw arbor diameter 1" Saw blade speed 3600 RPM Dust exhaust diameter Ø...

  • Page 14: Cutting Capacity Diagram

    CUTTING CAPACITY DIAGRAM...

  • Page 15: Electric Control Switchs

    ELECTRIC CONTROL SWITCHS 1. SAWBLADE START SWITCH: Press this switch for starting the sawblade running. 2. SAWBLADE STOP SWITCH: Press this switch for stopping the sawblade. 3. AIR POWER SWITCH: Turn this switch to ON position, and then air enters into the air circuit. Turn this switch to OFF position for shutting off air pressure.

  • Page 16: Foot Switch

    FOOT SWITCH (1) The machine operation is controlled by a foot switch. When operator treadles on the foot switch one time then release it, motion sequences are performed as below: 1. The clamp comes down to hold the workpiece. 2. The sawblade rises up to cut off the workpiece. 3.
  • Page 17 FOOT SWITCH (2) When the operator keeps on pressing the foot switch about over 1 minute, motion sequences are performed as below: 1. The clamp come down to bold the workpiece. 2. The sawblade rises up to cut off the workpiece. 3.

  • Page 18: Installing Machine

    INSTALLING MACHINE The cut-off saw does not need to be bolted into the concrete floor, however a solid and plan enough concrete floor is requested. Leave proper space around the machine for conveniently handling the material to be cut. Make leveling adjustment after the machine has been located at the work site.

  • Page 19: Adjust Machine Leveling

    ADJUST MACHINE LEVELING To perform the machine leveling adjustment, place a precision level gauge on the table. Turn the leveling screw by using an open and wrench, located under the 4 corners of the cabinet. LEVELING SCREW (INSIDE OF THE CABINET)

  • Page 20: Connect Power Wires

    CONNECT POWER WIRES (1) This machine has been factory test by using the proper voltage before shipment. Before the machine is connected with the factory power, be sure the power supply is the proper voltage, hertz and phase as the machine prewired.
  • Page 21 CONNECT POWER WIRES (2) If the saw blade runs to the direction as the arrow sign instructed, then the power wires are correctly connected, otherwise you should change any two of the three power wires to obtain a correct running direction of the sawblade.

  • Page 22: Air Circuit Connection

    AIR CIRCUIT CONNECTION The quick air connector is provided on the Filter/Regulator/ Lubricator unit; simply connect the air source to the air connector. The Filter/Regulator/Lubricator unit (F.R.L. UNIT) is mounted at the front right side in the cabinet. Open the right side door you can find it. The working pressure is indicated on pressure gauge of F.R.

  • Page 23: Filter/Regulator/Lubricator Unit

    FILTER/REGULATOR/LUBRICATOR UNIT 1. PRESSURE GAUGE The pressure for the air system is shown on this pressure gauge. Working air pressure can be adjusted by turning the pressure regulator located on the filter bowl. Turn it clock-wisely for increasing pressure. Turn counter clock- wisely for decreasing pressure.

  • Page 24: Connect Dust Collection System

    CONNECT DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM The cut off saw is equipped with a dust exhaust outlet, located at the left side of the machine. The dust exhaust outlet diameter is ø 4". Use a proper diameter of flexible hose to connect the exhaust outlet to a dust collector.

  • Page 25: Mounting Infeed And Outfeed Conveyor Table (Optional)

    MOUNTING INFEED AND OUTFEED CONVEYOR TABLE (OPTIONAL) (1) 1. The instructions below are for mounting the infeed and outfeed conveyor table. Mounting procedures for infeed and outfeed conveyor table are the same. 2. When mounting the infeed and outfeed conveyor, ask another one to help you for moving the conveyor table.
  • Page 26 MOUNTING INFEED AND OUTFEED CONVEYOR TABLE (OPTIONAL) (2) 4. Place the infeed conveyor table on the support plate. Align the two holes on the end of the infeed conveyor table with the two horizontal slots on the support plate. And slightly tighten the infeed conveyor table. CONVEYOR TABLE SUPPORT PLATE After the infeed conveyor table has been mounted, be sure to make conveyor...
  • Page 27 MOUNTING INFEED AND OUTFEED CONVEYOR TABLE (OPTIONAL) (3) Place a straight edge on the table surface across the conveyor roller; raise the conveyor table until the roller just touches the straight edge. Then tighten the lock screws. CONVEYOR TABLE CONVEYOR TABLE CONVEYOR TABLE SUPPORT PLATE SUPPORT PLATE...

  • Page 28: Leveling Conveyor Table To Machine Table

    LEVELING CONVEYOR TABLE TO MACHINE TABLE (1) 1. Leveling adjustment for the infeed and outfeed conveyor table are the same. 2. Place a straight edge across the machine table and infeed conveyor roller. 3. Raise the infeed conveyor table until the conveyor roller just touches the straight edge.
  • Page 29 LEVELING CONVEYOR TABLE TO MACHINE TABLE (2) 4. Tighten the two screws securely that fasten the infeed conveyor table to the cut-off saw. TABLE STRAIGHT EDGE CONVEYOR ROLLER LOCK SCREW 5. Repeat above procedures to level the outfeed conveyor table.

  • Page 30: Adjusting Working Height

    ADJUSTING WORKING HEIGHT 1. Raise the hold-down clamp by pushing in the AIR ON/OFF control collar on the quick air connector. 2. Place a workpiece to be cut under the hold down clamp. 3. Turn the height adjustment knob to raise or lower the hold down clamp. If you feel heavy to turn this knob, pull back the AIR ON/OFF CONTROL COLLAR (air off) for effortless turning of the knob.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Fence Squareness To Sawblade

    ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS TO SAWBLADE Disconnect the machine from the power source. Raise the hold-down clamp by pushing in the AIR ON/OFF control collar on the quick air connector. PRESSURE ADJUST KNOB BOWL QUICK AIR CONNECTOR AIR ON/OFF CONTROL COLLAR PRESSURE GAUGE PULL BACK...
  • Page 32 ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS TO SAWBLADE Fix the hold down clamp by placing a wood block under it. Note the wood block position should not interfere with the sawblade raising path. HOLD DOWN CLAMP WOOD BLOCK...
  • Page 33 ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS TO SAWBLADE Turn air power switch to on position on the control panel. Treadle on the foot switch to raise the sawblade. When your foot releases the foot switch, the sawblade will lower. At this time you can turn air power switch to off position to fix the sawblade at the raising position.
  • Page 34 ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS TO SAWBLADE Check squareness between the fence and the sawblade by using a combination square. Keep the combination square against the flat part of the blade. Do not have the combination square touch the blade teeth. COMBINATION FENCE SQUARE...
  • Page 35 ADJUSTING FENCE SQUARENESS TO SAWBLADE If the fence is not square to the sawblade, loosen the two lock screws that tighten the fence. Move the fence until it is correctly square to the sawblade. Then tighten the two lock screws securely. The table is marked with a reference line that is square to the sawblade.

  • Page 36: Saw Blade (Optional)

    SAW BLADE (OPTIONAL) NOTE: This cut-off saw accommodates an 18" diameter sawblade. The suitable sawblade is a 18" diameter carbide tipped blade. Teeth numbers 120. Blade bore size is 1" diameter. Use only sawblade for maximum safe operating speeds of 3600 RPM or greater.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Sawblade

    REPLACING THE SAWBLADE (1) WARNING Disconnect the machine from power source before replacing the saw blade. 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Open the left side door. Use the supplied door handle to turn the door latch for opening the door.
  • Page 38 REPLACING THE SAWBLADE (2) 4. Loosen the sawblade lock screw by using the supplied "T" wrench. LEFT SIDE DOOR "T" WRENCH BLADE LOCK SCREW 5. Remove sawblade lock screw and flange. Take out the old sawblade. SAWBLADE FLANGE 6. Fit a sawblade onto the arbor. Ensure that the arbor and flange are clean of dust and debris before fitting the saw blade.

  • Page 39: Replcing V-Belt

    REPLCING V-BELT(1) If the saw arbor speed decreases or an abnormal sound when starting the sawblade, then it is suggested to replace the V-belt. When replacing the V-belt, replace the complete three belts to ensure a consistent tension on each belt. The V-belt specification is MF-1330. Inadequate tension in the V-belt will cause the belts to slip from the pulley.
  • Page 40 REPLCING V-BELT(2) Belts Spindle Pulley Motor Pulley Inside Flange...

  • Page 41: Identification Before Operation

    IDENTIFICATION BEFORE OPERATION 1. Make sure all function of switches is normal. 2. Make sure the sawblade running direction is correct. 3. Remove all adjustment tools or any other object from the machine. 4. Check to see if air pressure is proper or not. 5.

  • Page 42: Operation Procedures

    OPERATION PROCEDURES 1. Properly adjust the hold-down clamp according to the workpiece thickness. 2. To adjust hold-down clamp position, place a workpiece to be cut under the hold-down clamp, and adjust the hold-down clamp position by turning the ” adjustment knob. Normally the hold-down clamp position is adjusted to ”...

  • Page 43: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION 1. The saw arbor bearings are sealed and need no lubrication. 2. Lubricate the saw head bracket pivot with oil. 3. Periodically check the oil amount in lubricator bowl on F.R.L. combination unit. MAINTENANCE 1. Buildup of saw dust and other debris can cause the machine to cut inaccurately.

  • Page 44: Long Screw And Door Limit Switch

    LONG SCREW AND DOOR LIMIT SWITCH The door limit switch and long screw are mounted on the machine’s side door. They are used for preventing the operator from touching the running blade and the running machine’s inside. Before opening the door, the operator needs to unscrew the long screw. When the operator unscrews the screw, the electric power of machine will be shut off.

  • Page 45: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSES CORRECTION 1. Factory power abnormal 1. Check SAWBLADE STARTING 2. Power wire damaged 2. Replace FAILED 3. Overload thermal pin kick out 3. Press it down POOR 1. Sawblade dulled 1. Sharpen sawblade CUTTING 2.

  • Page 46: Electric Wiring Diagram

    ELECTRIC WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 47: Air Circuit Diagram

    AIR CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...

  • Page 48: Part List

    PART LIST...
  • Page 49 PART LIST 18〞CUT-OFF SAW DESCRIPTION Q’TY DESCRIPTION Q’TY Cabinet Cushion Emergency stop Connecting Link Dust Port Air Cylinder Side Door Pressure Regulating Valve Door Lock Toggle Lock Handle Coupling Pin 1/2〞×2〞 Front Door T-clamp Pedal Gasket Magnetic Switch Socket Wrench 19mm Wire Connecting Plate Electrical Box Air filter- pressure Regulator...
  • Page 50 PART LIST...
  • Page 51 PART LIST 18〞CUT-OFF SAW DESCRIPTION Q’TY DESCRIPTION Q’TY Danger Label Tapper Flange Drive Pulley Safety Appurtenance Lobe Knob Lower Bracket Lock Nut Lower Damper Rubber Ring Limit Switch Bracket Adjustable Seat Limit Switch Guide Screw Switch Box On Button Stop Button Air Inlet Switch Fence Table...
  • Page 52 PART LIST 18〞CUT-OFF SAW DESCRIPTION Q’TY OP-4 Guard OP-5 Safety Switch OP-6 Safety Switch Block OP-7 Limit Switch...

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