Biro 44 User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This Manual contains important

safety instructions which must

be strictly followed when using

this equipment.

PTCT Md 44

105-9-05-18

105-11-09-21

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

NOTICETOOWNERSANDOPERATORS......................................... 1

SAFETYTIPS............................................................... 2

INSTALLATION............................................................ 3-5

OPERATION................................................................ 6

TOPROCESSPRODUCT............................................... 6-7

CLEANING................................................................. 8

MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 9

GENERAL ............................................................ 9

LUBRICATION.........................................................10

SAWGUIDEBARANDSAWGUARD........................................11

PARTSDIAGRAMS ........................................................12-19

SWITCHASSEMBLIESANDSERVICEPARTS..................................20&22

WIRINGDIAGRAMS......................................................21&23

WEARABLESAWPARTSLISTING...............................................24

PARTSLIST/ORDERING.......................................................25

PARTSASSEMBLIESLIST/ORDERING ...........................................26

WARNINGLABELLOCATIONSONMACHINE......................................27

OPERATOR'SSIGNATUREPAGE................................................28

OPERATOR'SNOTEPAGE.....................................................29

LIMITEDWARRANTY.........................................................30

WALL CHART (PART NO. 671) . .

OPERATOR’S SIGNATURE PAGE

BIRO’s products are designed to process food products safely and efficiently. Unless the operator is properly trained and supervised, there is the possibility of a serious injury. It is the responsibility of the owner to assure that this machine is used properly and safely, strictly following the instructions contained in this Manual and any requirements of local law.

No one should use or service this machine without proper training and supervision. All operators should be thoroughly familiar with the procedures contained in this Manual. Even so BIRO cannot anticipate every circumstance or environment in which its products will be used. You, the owner and operator, must remain alert to the hazards posed by the function of this equipment – particularly the SHARP MOVING BAND TYPE SAW BLADE. No one under eighteen (18) years of age should operate this equipment. If you are uncertain about a particular task, ask your supervisor.

This Manual contains a number of safe practices in the SAFETY TIP section. Additional warnings are placed throughout the Manual. Warnings related to your personal safety are indicated by:

Warnings related to possible damage are indicated by:

BIRO also has provided a wall chart to be posted near the equipment. If any warning label, wall chart, or Manual becomes misplaced, damaged, or illegible, please contact your nearest Distributor or BIRO directly for a replacement.

Remember, however, this Manual or the warning labels do not replace the need to be alert and to use your common sense when using this equipment.

This Manual applies to machines with serial number 3850 and higher, except where noted.

NOTICE TO OWNERS AND OPERATORS

– NOTE –

A copy of this manual is included with each MODEL 44 POWER SAW.

The descriptions and illustrations contained in this manual are not binding.

The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce any modification without

updating the manual.

SAFETY TIPS

SHARP MOVING BAND TYPE SAW BLADE

TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY

NEVER Touch This Machine Without Training and Authorization By Your Supervisor.

ALWAYS Read Operation and Service Manual BEFORE Operating, Cleaning or Servicing.

ALWAYS Keep Hands Clear of Sharp Band Type Saw Blade and Other Moving Parts.

ONLY Use a Qualified Electrician to Install According to Local Building Codes: Machine MUST

Be Properly Grounded.

ONLY Install on Level, Non-Skid Surface in a Clean Well-Lighted Work Area Away from Children and Visitors.

DO NOT Attempt to Operate This Machine Until it has Been Inspected and Demonstrated by the Seller – Recognized BIRO Representative.

DO NOT Alter or Modify This Machine in any Way From its Original Form. This Machine in its Original Form Meets the Intent of O.S.H.A. Applicable Standards.

NEVER Operate with Saw Guard on Saw Guide Bar in the Raised Position or the Saw Guard Removed from the Saw Guide Bar.

ALWAYS Adjust Saw Guide Bar with Saw Guard to Within

" of Product to be Cut.

ALWAYS Use Safety End Cut Pusher Plate for Smaller Products or the Last Cuts of Product.

DO NOT Use This Machine for Non-Food Products.

DO NOT Use This Machine to Cut Pigs Feet.

DO NOT Wear Gloves While Operating.

ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to This

Machine BEFORE Removing Shrouds, Removable Guards, Cover, Doors, Fences or Panels for Cleaning, Servicing or any Other Reason.

NEVER Leave Machine Unattended While Operating.

PROMPTLY REPLACE Any Worn or Illegible Warning Labels.

USE ONLY BIRO Parts and Accessories Properly Installed.

INSTALLATION

TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY

PROPERLY INSTALL EQUIPMENT IN ADEQUATE WORK AREA

ALWAYS Use Qualified Technician and Electrician for Installation.

ALWAYS Install Equipment in Work area with Adequate Light and Space.

ONLY Operate on a Solid, Level, Non-Skid Surface.

NEVER Operate with Saw Guard on Saw Guide Bar in the Raised Position or the Saw Guard

Removed from the Saw Guide Bar.

ALWAYS Adjust Saw Guide Bar with Saw Guard to Within

" of Product to be Cut.

NEVER Operate Without all Warning Labels Attached and Wall Chart Posted.

1. Read this Manual thoroughly before installation and operation. Do not proceed with installation and operation if you have any questions or do not understand anything in this Manual. Contact your local Distributor, or BIRO first.

2. Install machine on a level, solid, non-skid surface in a well-lighted work area away from children and visitors.

3. After installing machine in operational area, it is imperative that the four adjusting leg hex bolts be adjusted to level the machine and also to eliminate rocking.

4. To assemble meat gauge plate (Part No. A18275) to the machine; Loosen the lock knob (Part No. 272-7) on the right side of meat gauge bracket. Raise the meat gauge gear rack (Part No. 18272) and slip the meat gauge plate over the gear rack. Lower the gear rack back to its original position, tighten lock knob. Keep gear rack well oiled with food grade oil to ensure free movement.

5. The head structure (Part No. S18005) comes detached from the base. Slip the head into the slide gibs (Part No.

18260) located on the back of the base structure. Make sure the slide gibs are oiled or greased to ensure free vertical movement of the head structure.

ALWAYS LEVEL MACHINE BEFORE USING

6. Place removable finger lift with saw guard assembly (Part No. A18211) on the saw guide bar (Part No. 116-27) and fasten in place with finger lift fastener knob (Part No. 211A-291Q).

7. Placing blade on cutter: Hang upper wheel assembly (Part No. A18003U335) on the hinge bracket (Part No. 71-2). Lift the nylon filler (Part No. 177). Hang blade on the upper wheel and hold with right hand. With left hand force the back of the blade between the front blade cleaners (Part No. 131), located below the nylon filler. Lower the nylon filler and insert the back of the blade in the upper saw guide (Part No. 602B). The blade has already dropped over the lower wheel. With right hand force the back of the blade between the rear blade cleaners (Part No. 131). The blade is now ready to be tightened. Press down on the ratchet arm (Part No. 18010) located at the rear of the base structure. Turn the upper wheel slowly by hand to ensure proper tracking of the saw blade on the wheels. Tighten to proper tension. When the tension gauge (Part No. 18197), located at the bottom rear of the head becomes tight laterally the blade is at proper tension.

8. The stationary platter (Part No. A18163) is placed on top of the base structure and held in place by two push-pull hold down rods (Part No. 18212W), located at the back of the base structure.

9. The sliding meat carriage assembly (Part No. A18155EZ) is installed by turning the movable stop assembly (Part No. A16200) clockwise. After the carriage assembly is in the channel for operation, turn the movable stop counterclockwise to lock.

10. Post SAFETY TIPS wall chart within easy view of operator. Keep Manual available to operator.

11. Machine MUST be properly grounded. Use qualified electrician to install according to building codes.

WIRING MOTOR

(1) Interchange of motor current is made in motor outlet box. Leads are properly marked. Changing

instructions are on motor plate or motor outlet box.

(2) All cutters are wired 220 volts unless otherwise specified. Be sure motor specifications (voltage, cycle, phase)

match power supply line. Be sure line voltage is up to specification.

(3) Connect leads to machine in a manner that will be approved by local electrical inspectors.

(4) We recommend no less than No. 12 wire. If the leads are too light, machine may not have sufficient cutting

power and/or speed.

(5) The V-belt is packed loose in machine to prevent deformation, and must be installed on pulleys at time of

wiring motor.

(6) The BIRO Manufacturing Company is not responsible for permanent wiring, connection or installation.

NOTE TO OWNER AND ELECTRICIAN: IF THIS MACHINE IS NOT CORD AND PLUG CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SOURCE, THEN IT SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH, OR CONNECTED TO, A LOCKABLE, MANUALLY OPERATED DISCONNECT SWITCH (OSHA 1010.147).

SHARP SAW BLADE. HANDLE WITH EXTREME CAUTION.

KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF SHARP MOVING BAND TYPE SAW BLADE.

12. Make sure saw guide bar with saw guard is in its lowest position. Close head and base doors.

13. Push start button and check for proper phasing of motor. Blade should be travelling down through saw guide.

14. Watch for proper tracking of blade. Back of blade should be centered in hole in saw guide in stationary bar (Part No. 119A). Push stop button to stop machine.

15. Check placement of all warning labels, wall chart and Manual. Machine is ready for trained operators to process product.

16. Contact your local Distributor or BIRO directly if you have any questions or problems with the installation or operation of this machine.

WARNING LABELS AND WALL CHART

FOR BIRO POWER CUTTERS

SEE PAGE 25 AND 26 FOR LOCATIONS ON THIS MACHINE

WARNING LABELS AND WALL CHART

SEE PAGE 27 AND 28 FOR LOCATIONS ON THIS MACHINE

FOR BIRO POWER CUTTERS

OPERATION

SHARP MOVING BAND TYPE SAW BLADE

TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY

ONLY Properly Trained Personnel Should Use This Equipment.

ALWAYS Keep Hands Clear of Band Type Saw Blade and Other Moving Parts.

NEVER Operate with Saw Guard on Saw Guide Bar in the Raised Position or the Saw Guard

Removed from the Saw Guide Bar.

ALWAYS Adjust the Saw Guide Bar with Saw Guard to Within

" of Product to be Cut.

ALWAYS Use Safety End Cut Pusher Plate for Smaller Products or The Last Cuts of Product.

DO NOT Wear Gloves While Operating.

DO NOT Tamper With, Bypass, Alter or Modify This Equipment in Any Way from its Original

Condition.

ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug from Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tag Out Procedures to This Machine Before Cleaning, Servicing or When Not in Use.

NEVER Leave Unattended While Operating.

NEVER Operate Without All Warning Labels Properly Affixed to Machine and Wall Chart Posted.

A. TO PROCESS PRODUCT

1. Before starting power cutter, adjust saw guide bar with saw guard down to within ½² (13 mm) of product to be cut.

2. Make sure all doors are closed and locked.

3. Ajdust meat gauge plate forward to desired thickness of cut.

4. Push start button and watch blade for proper tracking.

5. Standing in front of the power cutter, place product on the meat carriage. Pay attention to position of your hands. Keep hands clear of moving band type saw blade. Leaning lightly against the scalloped front edge of meat carriage, hold the product firmly in right hand with product face flush against meat gauge plate. Move the meat carriage from right to left at a steady rate until fully past the saw blade. Use left hand to remove and stack cut product, NEVER REACH IN FRONT OF BAND TYPE SAW BLADE. On the return stroke, pull the product toward you, away from saw blade.

6. ALWAYS use the safety End Cut Pusher Plate (Part No. 256P) for smaller products or the last cuts of product. The pusher plate is supplied as standard on all BIRO power cutters.

7. When finished cutting, push stop button. Perform lockout/tagout procedure.

DO NOT WEAR GLOVES WHILE OPERATING

NEVER REACH OR GRAB FOR PRODUCT IN FRONT OF MOVING BAND TYPE SAW BLADE

CLEANING

SHARP MOVING BAND TYPE SAW BLADE

TO AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY

ALWAYS Turn Off, Unplug From Power Source and Perform Lockout/Tagout Procedure to This Machine BEFORE Cleaning or Servicing.

ONLY Use Recommended Cleaning Equipment, Materials and Procedures.

NEVER Spray Water or Other Liquid Substances Directly at Motor, Power Switch or any Other

Electrical Components.

ALWAYS Thoroughly Clean Equipment at Least Daily.

CLEANING THE BIRO POWER CUTTER:

Disconnect electrical power to the machine before cleaning. Parts to be removed have been made accessible and can be removed without tools. Notice in the drawing below that all parts are numbered. Each part should be removed for cleaning in the numbered sequence shown. To ensure cleaner cuts, keep the parts on the cleaning system in good condition. Parts on the cleaning system which should be checked weekly, and changed as required are as follows: Wheel Cleaners (Part No. 179), Saw Cleaners (Part No. 131), Saw Guide in Stationary Bar (Part No. 119A), Upper Saw Guide (Part No. 602B), Lower Blade Back-Up Guide (Part No. 605) and Nylon Filler (Part No. 177).

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