Razorgage Cyclone Operation Manual

Upcut cut off saw

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Cyclone Upcut
Cut off saw
Operation manual
WARNING
The operator must thoroughly read and
understand this manual before operating the cut
off saw or starting any servicing. All safety and
warning instructions should be followed. This
manual must be available to all operators.

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  • Page 1 Cyclone Upcut Cut off saw Operation manual WARNING The operator must thoroughly read and understand this manual before operating the cut off saw or starting any servicing. All safety and warning instructions should be followed. This manual must be available to all operators.
  • Page 3 Addendum to razorgage upcut saw manual Grease requirements for up cut saw. Your Razorgage upcut saw should be greased after 5000 cut cycles, if dust generated by the material cut is greater, then adjust cycle count lower. Grease all bearings with 2 pumps of grease use good quality medium weight grease.
  • Page 4 The top clamp contains 2 bearings follow directions for access to bearings. Remove screws and cover Grease points Hairpin clip Clevis pin It maybe necessary to remove cylinder clevis pin to allow grease gun access to bottom grease zerk. Remove hairpin and slide clevis pin out of rod end, push rod down to allow more clearance to bearing zerk.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents General safety rules for woodworking machinery Safety rules for cut off saw Arrival inspection Major components Cutting capacity chart Installation Saw operation Changing blade Adjustments...
  • Page 6: General Safety Rules For Woodworking Machinery

    General Safety Rules for Woodworking Machinery WARNING Do not attempt to operate until you thoroughly read, and understand completely, all instructions and rules in this manual. Failure to comply could result in serious injury or accident involving fire, or electric shock. This manual must be accessible to any operator of saw and its frequent review should be part of a continuous safety program.
  • Page 7 5. In case of any equipment malfunction or jam the machine should be powered off and locked out before clearing any materials from the operational areas of this machine. Once cleared the reset procedures need to be followed when powering up the equipment. At no time should any of the machine control systems including electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic circuits be manually overridden.
  • Page 8 17. Use the right tools. Do not force the machine or attachments to do a job for which they were not designed. Contact the manufacturer or distributor if there is any question about the machines suitability for a particular job. 18.
  • Page 9: Safety Rules For Cut Off Saw

    Safety Rules for Cut-Off Saw 1. Read and understand the operation manual before operation. 2. Keep hands away from the cutting area. 3. Before making any adjustments disconnect all power sources including electrical and pneumatic. 4. Minimum air pressure is 50 psi, DO NOT operate saw if minimum air pressure is not available.
  • Page 10: Arrival Inspection

    Unpack the saw ensuring that all parts are present and free from damage. If any parts are missing or damaged contact your local distributor immediately. Do not assembly or attempt to operate saw without all components present and in undamaged condition. Saw specifications Cyclone upcut Saw blade speed 3450 rpm Saw motor 7-1/2 hp, 230vac or 480 vac Saw blade dia.
  • Page 11: Major Components

    Major saw components Next advance button Defecting joystick Fence clamp handle On off switches Pressure regulator...
  • Page 12 Pneumatics components Saw motor Saw Upstroke Speed Control – Turn clockwise to slow feed, counter clockwise to speed feed. Saw stroke cylinder Top clamp cylinder Saw Downstroke Speed Control – Turn clockwise to slow feed, counter clockwise to speed feed. Electrical connection Dust collection port junction box...
  • Page 13: Cutting Capacity Chart

    Cutting Capacity Chart The vertical stroke of the upcut saw blade requires that the workpiece be centered over the center line of the blade to maximize thickness capacity. The fence is adjustable to accommodate the potential material sizes as shown in the chart above.
  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation of machine DANGER The operator must remove from and lock out all power to saw before servicing or connecting power. Install saw with enough free space to conveniently allow workpiece to be brought into saw. If infeed and or outfeed is required allow room for such. The floor should be a flat non-slip surface.
  • Page 15 Connect power DANGER The operator must remove from and lock out all power to saw before servicing or connecting power. External power Air supply The saw has been factory wired to the requested voltage before shipment. Check that your supply lines match the labeled voltage on the saw before connection.
  • Page 16 Power on/off switches Pressure Check rotation regulator direction here Pressure gauge Air shutoff valve After wires are connected cycle the start button and stop button quickly to pulse the motor on and then off, look through the fan guard of the motor to check direction of rotation.
  • Page 17 Connect Razorgage If your saw will be used with a Razorgage the connection to razorgage controls has been removed for shipment. Reconnect the flexible conduit to the junction box on the rear of the saw as shown. Bracket connection Razorgage to saw.
  • Page 18: Saw Operation

    If operator is uncomfortable with any operation or condition of saw get help from supervisor. The Cyclone upcut saw is operated by the triggering of two hand anti tie down triggers located on the work piece clamping handles at either side of the top clamp blade cover.
  • Page 19 Before cutting set opening height of top clamp to minimum opening require by stock. Place pin in lowest hole that allows stock to fit under the open top clamp. Turn off power to adjust pin position. When ready to cut push stock against fence, cut quality may vary depending on which side of the blade is held against fence.
  • Page 20: Changing Blade

    Installing and Changing Saw Blade DANGER The operator must remove from and lock out all power to saw before servicing. To access blade area remove the door hold down screw, the screw is purposely long to allow the blade and motor to stop before the door will open. Do not use a powered means to remove hold down screw.
  • Page 21 When installing or changing blade observe the proper rotation and be sure blade matches the rotation arrow. Use scrap wood to block blade while tightening or loosening blade retaining screw. Blade retaining screw has left hand threads the direction for tightening and loosening is opposite from normal screws and bolts.
  • Page 22: Adjustments

    Adjustments to square cut DANGER The operator must remove from and lock out all power to saw before servicing or adjusting. Adjusting fence square to blade to give a square cut on workpiece requires a measuring device, (tape measure, calipers, or spacer block), 3/16 allen wrench, and a square to check work piece.
  • Page 23: Squaring The Fence

    Squaring the fence Set equal distance and check cut Leave first screw tight and tap here for fine adjustment...

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