Summary of Contents for Original Saw Company 3579-16M
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Operations & Maintenance Manual Parts Bulletin Note—power carriage feed shown is avail a bl e at additional cost WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO USING THE SAW. REVIEW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FREQUENTLY.
Service Record Serial Number_____________________ Date Purchased ______________ Date Service Performed...
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INDEX General Safety Precautions/Specifications . . Parts Diagram and Listings ....17-25 Unpacking and Assembly....Setting Thermal Overload Relay/Changing Voltage 26-27 Operating Cautions/Alternative Setup .
208/230/460 V 50/60 Hz 20” 52” Machines wired for 380 and 575 volt operation also available Model numbers and serial numbers are found on a tag located on the front of the frame. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: 3579-16M 3579-16L 3579-20M 3579-20L 3579-22M 3579-22L Medium...
Unpacking The box included in your shipment contains the legs, hardware and wrenches. Please use the following procedure to remove the box: Remove the elevating handle from the hardware bag fastened to the carton top. Install handle on shaft located at the lower right side of saw frame.
Overload Protection Your saw is equipped with automatic reset thermal overload protection. To restart after thermals have tripped, wait until the motor cools, then press the saw start button. If overloads continue to trip the machine is being overloaded. Do not continue to operate under these conditions.
General Safety Precautions Be sure the blade rotates clockwise when facing the saw from the left side. Blade must rotate to the front of the saw. Be sure all clamp handles are tight before turning motor on. Keep the blade sharp and properly set. Hold material firmly against the guide strip when cutting.
Operating Instructions !!! CAUTION !!! FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY ,THE LOWER GUARD HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE PHOTOS USED IN THIS MANUAL. IN ACTUAL USE BOTH UPPER AND LOWER GUARDS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE FOR SAFE CUTTING OPERATION. Control Locations On / Off Switch Miter Controls Miter Scale...
!!! CAUTION !!! FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY ,THE LOWER GUARD HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR THE PHOTOS USED IN THIS MANUAL. IN ACTUAL USE BOTH UPPER AND LOWER GUARDS MUST REMAIN IN PLACE FOR SAFE CUTTING OPERATION. Revolving the Motor Vertically in the Yoke Raise the arm to allow the saw blade sufficient clearance above the table top.
Bevel Cutting Lock the arm in the cross cutting position. Raise the motor by rotating the elevation crank. Release the bevel clamp and the bevel latch and tilt the motor in the yoke. The bevel angle is shown on the bevel scale. Lock the bevel latch and clamp.
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Maintenance Adjustments and Alignments Caution! Disconnect and lockout power supply before making any adjustments or alignments. Your saw has been completely assembled, aligned and tested at the factory...then partially disassembled for shipment. Han- dling during shipment may cause some misalignment and the following information will enable you to correct any cutting inaccuracy you discover.
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Adjustment of the Rollerhead to Arm (cont’d) Retighten the locking set screw securely to a required torque of 90-100 inch/lbs., after adjusting each eccen- tric. Replace the end cap If any of the top rollers do not revolve when in contact with the top track it will be necessary to remove the entire carriage to closely check each roller bearing.
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To Square Saw Blade with the Table Top Make sure the tabletop is level and place a steel square against the side of the blade; the square should be against the gullets and not the teeth of the blade. If the blade is not square to the tabletop: Release the bevel clamp handle (A) and bevel latch (B).
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To Adjust for “Heel” (Saw Blade Not Parallel to Arm) (cont’d) Second - Adjust at the 0 Bevel Position Put the motor into 0 bevel position. Engage bevel latch (A, Fig. 7) and bevel clamp (B). Cross cut a piece of material and determine the side of the cut on which the teeth are heeling.
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Bevel Stop Rod The bevel stop rod (A) is a device mounted on the roller- head to prevent the blade from contacting the base when the bevel cuts are being made; particularly with 20” blades. A socket head cap screw (B) locks the rod into position. BEFORE MAKING BEVEL CUTS ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THE BEVEL STOP ROD IS POSITIONED SO THE BLADE CLEARS THE BASE WITH THE MOTOR IN ITS REAR POSITION.
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Parts List and Ordering Instructions Order only genuine replacement parts from your Original Saw Company Dealer. When ordering parts be sure to include: • Name of manufacturer—Original Saw Company • Complete machine identification data found on name plate on front of frame •...
Arm Assembly 52”- 800420-02 44”- 800410 NOTE: When replacing arm clamp stud (#15, the distance from the outer face of washer (#17) to the end of the stud should be 11/16” to 3/4”. Index Part Description Index Part Description 068545-01 Arm (52”) 099264-06 1/4-20 x 3/8 Panhd Screw (52”)
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Rollerhead Assembly 800500-02 Item #2 and #3 are not used in 3579 Metal Cutter or 40005 Power Crossfeed Index Part Description Index Part Description 068632 Rollerhead 070270 Stop Plate 068636 Rip Lock 058529 Retaining Ring 068654 Locking Knob 068263 Bevel Stop Rod 068634 Concentric Shaft 068653...
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Yoke and Trunion Assembly 800300 Important: 1. Bevel clamp #7 should be adjusted flush to 1/8” inside bottom of Bevel Clamp Handle #9 2. Turn front trunion #14 counterclockwise as far as it will go before tightening screws #11. 3. Some units built without index #9 bevel clamp handle, because of material clearance issues. Index Part Description...
Base and Column Assembly 800200-02 Areas marked “G” require lubrication. Important: Do not overtighten nut # 22 or bearing could be destroyed. Gear # 21 should have slight radial play after adjustment. No grease on gear teeth After tightening screws #18 slightly, seat key #17 against shoulder of column #11 and tighten screws to required torque.
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Table & Frame Assembly Index Part Description Index Part Description 080674 3/8 Flat washer 090524 Elevating Handle 082102 3/8-16 x 1 flanges cap screw 012122 Drive Screw 083165 123459 Nameplate 080674 3/8 Flat Washer 082104 5/16-18 x 1 HHB 084180 3/8 heavy hex nut 099358-08 5/16 Flat Washer 061382...
Motor Assembly Each motor assembly includes items 1 through 61 depending on the phase of the motor. 5 HP 1 PHASE 230 V - 123504 7.5 HP 3 PHASE 230/460 V - 123505-00 7.5 HP 3 PHASE 575 V - 123505-01 7.5 HP 3 PHASE 208 V - 123505-03...
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Motor Assembly 5 HP 1 PHASE 230 V - 123504 7.5 HP 3 PHASE 230/460 V - 123505-00 7.5 HP 3 PHASE 575 V - 123505-01 7.5 HP 3 PHASE 208 V - 123505-03 5 HP 1 PH 7.5 HP Description 5 HP 7.5 HP...
Changing the Motor Voltage WARNING—This unit is powered with a Variable Frequency Drive and is volt- age sensitive, this machine cannot be field adjusted for voltage changes such as 230 to a 460 volt change call tech support for additional information 800/733-4063...
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Alignment Guide for Accurate Cutting The following guide is provided for your convenience. A saw that is not properly adjusted will not yield the desired accuracy and quality of cut. It should be noted any adjustment made will effect another, therefore it is best to perform all of the adjustments when correcting any one problem. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION...
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION − − Saw blade or dado blades tend to Saw blade is heeling Make heel adjustment (p. 14) push lumber to one side when cross − − Column too loose in base Make proper adjustment (p. 12) cutting −...
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ELECTRICAL TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE CAUTION—HIGH VOLTAGES ARE DANGEROUS—BE SURE POWER IS OFF AND LOCKED OUT WHEN INSPECTING OR REPAIRING MOTOR OR CONTROLS TROUBLE POSSIBLE SUGGESTED REMEDY CAUSE Power line not connected to Correct power wiring. See wiring diagram inside enclo- cable. sure Thermal overload relays may VFD must be reset manually.
ACCESSORIES Electronic Power Crossfeed —Provides the optimum feed rate for the material to be cut. Assures uniform cuts and maximum utilization of blade for efficient cutting. 40005 Feed rates from 0—40 ft/min. Adjustable crosscut travel. Permanently sealed and enclosed drive motor. Roller Table Extension —...
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Warning Before connecting power remove the arbor nut and collars on the arbor. And check for rotation before installing them. If the arbor starts backwards and the arbor nut and collars are installed shaft damage could occur. Warning: Always verify the proper voltage before connecting the incoming power to the VFD, if incorrect power is applied damage will occur.
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Your new Original Radial Arm Saw is precision manufactured under strict quality standards. In the unlikely event there is trouble with your machine, the Original Saw Company warrants the machine for the period of one year from the date of purchase. The warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship.
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