IMET Perfect 250, Perfect 275, Perfect 300 User Instructions

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IMET Spa

Loc. Tre Fontane - Cisano Bergamasco
Tel. [phone] - Fax. [phone]
Web site: www.imetsaws.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

Manual Metal Cutting Circular Saws ,
Perfect 250 - Perfect 275 – Perfect 300

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1­We recommend to read carefully the information here included in order to install, use and maintain correctly and safely
this machine.
Please refer always to this instruction manual in case of assistance service need and keep it carefully for all the
machine life. The reference number in Italy is [phone] or [phone].

A consequence of the continuous improvement of the product is that some images/descriptions here included could not
correspond to the improved features of the machines.
Your kind collaboration would help us in intevening asap.

In the enclosed Compliance Declaration you will find the Safety and Reference Norms applied during the planning and
construction of this machine.
The choice and the use of the parts have been made by considering the conditions of use and the long machine life.
The identification plate, with the serial number, is fixed on the front right angle of the base or on a wall of control box.

1.1 - ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR E.M.C. ( INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT)
The user is responsible for installation and use of this machine in compliancewith the manifacturer's
instructions shown in this manual. This plant meetsthe protection requirements in accordance with the
Directives 2006/42/EC and 2004/108/EC as for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
In particular, it follow the technical instructions of the Rules EN55011,EN50082-2 and it has been realized
for industrial and not for household use.
In the event that should be electromagnetic interferences the user is responsible for solving the problem
together with the technical assistance of the manifacturer.
Before installing the machine the user must take into account possible electromagnetic problems of the
working area. In particular, we suggest installing the plant away from:

-signalling, control and telephone cables; -radiotelevision transmitters and receivers;

-computers or controlling and measuring instrument; -safety and protection devices.
The electric supply cable must be kept as short as possible, well right and without wires.
The covers, the door and the frame must be suitably closed when the plant is operating.

Under no circumstances the plant must be modified except for adjusting and changing established by the
manifacturer. Follow the maintenance schedule

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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (encl. II A DIR 2006/42/CE) / 02
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THE MANUFACTURER : IMET S.p.A
Località Tre Fontane
24034 - CISANO BERGAMASCO –BG- ITALIA

HEREBY DECLARES THAT
in designing and manufacturing the machine described here below , we have considered the most important
requirements of safety and health dictated by the European Directives of the Machine Security. Remember that this
declaration loses its validity if machine is modified without our agreement.

Trade name CIRCULAR SAWING MACHINE FOR METALS

Code / Model / Type
Manufacturing year
Serial number

IT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE DIRECTIVES

DIRECTIVE 2006/42/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF THE

17TH/05/2006 REGARDING THE MACHINES AND THAT MODIFIES THE DIRECTIVE 95/16/CE;

DIRECTIVE 2004/10/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
15/12/04 REGARDING THE ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY -EMC-

DIRECTIVE 2006/95/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
12/12/06 REGARDING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR USE OF LOW VOLTAGE -LVD-

HARMONIZED STANDARDS REFERENCE EN.12100-01; EN 55011, EN50082-2, EN 13898, EN 60204
LEGISLATIVE DECREE N.17 OF THE 27TH OF JANUARY 2010.

AND AUTHORIZING THE PERSON LISTED BELOW TO ISSUE THE TECHNICAL FILE.

Date : 01.01.2010

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3 - MACHINE NOISE

The decibel pointed out in the workplace in the conditions under described is appointed to the simoultaneous working of
some machine parts in motion ( it depends on the detailed cycle ) added to that one of the tool when is cutting the
workpiece.
In several moments the decibel are pointed out to note the different using conditions.

The phon-meter is placed at about 1 meter near the machine and at about 1,60 m from the floor.
The results of each test is in dBA and they mean the average of 3 tests made from the: left side, opposite side,
right side.

For any machines the using conditions are the following :

When idle, at the maximum blade speed: dBA 66
During the cut, at a suited blade speed, cutting solid steel (St12=≈C20, 50mm diameter): dBA 88

(tolerance ± 2dB).
In the standard production the test is made by a same machine of above mentioned one, in compliance with E.C.
safety norms 2006/42/CE .
The use of the machine in bad conditions or the use of the wrong tools cause also sensitive alterations of these tests
and it is prejudicial for the health of the taff and for the good results of the work .
Most of all the noice depends on the cutting material, on its sizes and on the locking system.
By expecting that above mentioned decibels could be exceeded, we recommend the operator the using of the personal
means of protection ( head phones, plugs etc. ) in case of working a long time at highest levels, taking into account
other possible machinery running nearby and the characteristics of the working place

 3.1 - ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

This type of machine, manually controlled during some working operations, must respond to further health and safety
requirements as specified by article 2.2 of the Annexed I of the European Directive 2006/42/CE and previous following.
In particular, the level of vibrations emitted by the machine while in use must be clearly specified in the instructions.
This machine does not emit vibrations of a level higher than 2,5 m/s 2

The measurement procedure used conforms to the general norms applied to this type of machine.

As in the preceding paragraph, using the machine in unsuitable conditions or using the wrong tools can cause
changes affecting this value, endangering the health of the work force as well as the quality of production.
Vibrations emitted during cutting may be amplified by the material, by its dimensions and its
positioning/clamping in the vice.

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4 - GUARANTEE NORMS
I.ME.T. offers a wide range of sawing machines and accessories, destined to who buys/uses them as part of a
commercial or professional activity.

The manufacturer grants that this product has been strongly controlled and that there are no defects in the used and
working materials for a period of 12 months from the date of the delivery note.

The italian law D.L. n° 24 issued on 02/02/2002 and valid since 23/03/2002 (which carries out the European Directive

1999/44/CE) indicates different terms only for convenience products for private use.

If the user points out some defects to the manufacturer during the warranty time, the manufacturer will replace the
components that are considered defected.
In case of reparation of the machine during the warranty time the shipment will be accepted only if the delivery is Free
Destiny (that is the freight costs are supported by the owner of the machine), and the return of the machine to the
customer is considered EX WORKS.

If the manufaturer is not able to remplace a component within an acceptable time, both companies (manufacturer and
user) will reach an agreement for satisfying completely the needs of the user.
The a.m. warranty is not valid in case of accidental damages, or defects provoked by a wrong use of the machine or
maintenance, by variations made on the machine, or by the use of the machine in a place not corresponding to the
indicated enviromental specifications.

4.1 - The manufacturer does not offer further warranties, written or spoken, explicit or implicit of its products and does
not offer implicit warranties on saleability or adequacy for particular uses not foreseen by the agreement.

The a.m. limitations and exclusions can also be not applicable in Countries, where there are no implicit limits of
warranty time on the products. Anyway each implicit warranty is limited to a time of 12 months from the date of the
delivery note.

4.2 - The date of manufacture, deducible from the serial number placed on the machine, is a very necessary reference
for the warranty, for the assistance after-sale and for the identification of the product.

Each tampering on the products, expecially the installation of safety devices, will relieve the manufacturer of any kind of
responsability.

The parts most subject to rapid and continuous wear are not included in the warranty (for example: transmission belts,
gaskets, oils, blades, and so on).

For the electrical, electronic and hydraulic equipments and for the other equipments having its own individuality (of
which there is the possibility to know the name of the constructor), the manufacturer gives to the user the same
warranty received by the primary constructor of these parts.

4.3 - The components replaced during the assistance operated by the manufacturer have a warranty of 6 months
from the installation date indicated on the Technical Service paper, one copy of which is given to the owner.

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5 - SUMMARY pag.
1- PREMESSA 2

2 – CONFORMITY DECLARATION 3
3 – AIR NOISE 4

4 – GUARANTEE NORMS 5

5 – Index 6
6 – Technical characteristics 7

7 – Installation – minimum requirements 9
8 – Moving and transit 9
9 – Fittings/optionals 11
10 – Blade choice 12
11 – Foreseen use and controindications 14
12 – Machine description 17
13 – Work preparation 18
14 – Blade mounting 19
15 – Functioning 20

16 – Regulations 25
17 – Maintenance – for the user 27
18 – Band running-in 28
19 – Machine running-in 28

20 – Draining of used/produced substances 29

21 – Trouble-shooting 29

22 – Machine demolition 31
23 – Spare parts 32
24 – Maintenance – for qualified technicians 33

Electrical drawings
Hydraulic diagram
Spare Parts drawings

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

-STANDARD EQUIPMENT:

- Crown gear/endless screw in oil, single-piece reducer head with single-phase or 3-phase motor

- 24V low tension, start button inside the handle

- Coolant system with pump and additional filter
Complete metallic blade protection

- Blade spindle 32mm diameter

- Adjustable length stop

- Tools and user’s book

- In compliance with CEE Safety and Electro-magnetic Compatibility Norms (EMC)

- Electrics according to the Norms EN60204-1, EN55011, EN50082-2

- CARTON BOX PACKING INCLUDED

NOTE: THE SAW IS SUPPLIED WITHOUT BLADE AND FLOOR STAND

The technical specifications that you will find in the following tables serve to have a general evaluation of the machine
and its performances.

If not differently indicated, all data reported in this manual refer to the standard version, suitable for working at
400 V / 50 Hz THREEPHASE or 230 V / 50 Hz in case of SINGLEPHASE version.

PERFECT 250 = Manual circular saw, mitre cutting from 0° to 45° left, max. blade dimension 250 mm dia

- Suited to cut metal profiles (steel with cutting resistance up to 42 kg/mm²)

- Occasionally it can be used to cut solids

-Vice with adjustable anti-burr device-

PERFECT 275 = Manual circular saw, mitre cutting from 0° to 45° left, max. blade dimension 275 mm dia

- The version with double vice allows also mitre cutting from 0° to 45° right

- Suited to cut metal profiles and small solids (steel with cutting resistance up to 42 kg/mm²)

- Suited for small production

- Rotating head and vice, external adjustable clutch

- Vice with adjustable anti-burr

PERFECT 300 =Manual circular saw, mitre cutting from 45° left to 45° right; max blade diam. 300 mm

- Suited to cut metal profiles and small solids (steel with cutting resistance up to 42 kg/mm²)

- Rotating head and vice, external adjustable clutch

- Vice with quick clamping device and adjustable guides
Closing jaw and adjustable anti-burr device to get double clamping even when mitre cutting

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7 - INSTALLATION
The machine can work according to the parameters provided by the manufacturer if it is rightly installed and the
minimum requirements are observed, as follows :

- Machine must be used indoor and with temperatures from +5 to + 40 ° C.

- The relative humidity of the environment must not go over 95%.

- The nominal value of the voltage of electric energy must be between + - 10 and the frequency of the nominal value
must be between + - 2%.
The floor has to be leveled and have good characteristiques of capacity.
The machine can be placed on any working table ( if the structure guarantees a good stability and safety during the use)
or can be mounted on a stand, purposely designed for the professional use.
In this last case the floor space , the distances and the sources of energy are indicated in the included drawing RI0047.
It is recommended to level the work table also in a roughly way. This avoids that the material to cut could move, or the
machine could loose the stability.If the use in a definite place is foreseen ( fixed installation ).By using the screws and
nuts (NOT SUPPLIED) we suggest put in the little feet holes to FIX the machine to the floor .

The included electrical schemes reproduces the necessary details to arrange the connections, to be
predisposed for 2 Kw power request, (Perfect 300 and 275) or 1,5 Kw for Perfect 250..

At the top of the supplying cables it is necessary to set up a sectionalizing device provided with a protection .
. Earthing of all the electric parts with a dedicated GREEN/YELLOW wire, connected with a TN system to the supply

cable. A supplementary earthing point – indicated with PE – can be located on the metallic structure of the machine

E.M.C. Electromagnetic noise
This machine has been foreseen for industrial and not for household use. In the event that should be electromagnetic
interferences the user is responsable for solving the problem together with the technical assistance of the manufacturer.
Before installing the machine the user must take into account possible electromagnetic problems of the working area. In
particular we suggest to install the plant away from:

- signalling, control and telephone cables;

- radiotelevision transmitters and receivers;

- computers or controlling and measuring instruments;

- safety and protection devices.
The electric supply cable must be kept as short as possible, well right and
without wires.
The covers, the door and the frame must be suitably closed when the plant is operating.
Under no circumstances the plant must be modified except for adjusting and
changing established by the manifacturer. Follow the maintenance schedule.

8 – TRANSPORT & LIFTING

For the transport of the machine only the methods indicated below are possible. However, be sure that the means of
transport snd lifting are able to stand the machine's weight and its packing (about 150 Kg):

WARNING
The personnel in charge of loading, unloading and moving the machines should use protective gloves.
WARNING
When lifting or moving the machine, or a part of it, take care of clearing the operations area of the people, considering
also an appropriate safety area around it, so as to avoid any risks of injuring people or damaging things located nearly.

Special packings – wooden crate , wooden case –may be predisposed on request, by charge.
ALL THE OPERATIONS THAT INVOLVE MOVING THE MACHINE MUST BE CONDUCTED WHILE RESPECTING

THE FOLLOWING BASIC RULES:

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+ When moving the machine, an appropriate means has to be used, with a loading capacity higher than the weight to

lift, which is indicated on the machine.

+ When choosing and then using equipment such as ropes, chains or lifting belts, be careful about their geometry

during the lifting and about the consequent actual loading capacity.

+ The machine is structured so as to offer lifting points, which are appropriately indicated and will have to be used for

lifting it.

+ In case the lifting belts touch parts of the machine, nylon belts are required; ropes or chains wrapped with jute or

clean covering can also be used. A great care is necessary while slinging and moving the machine in order to

hinder damages.
+ All operations have to be conducted with graduality, so as to avoid jolts and dangerous situations.
+ The person in charge of the operations has to make sure that all the national, local and company norms in

reference to injury prevention and work safety are respected.
+ Onr or more areas for material storage have to be identified.

After unpacking , take out the possible present lockings in agreement with the little locking feet.
Use a belt to lift up the machine, pass the belt under the joint of the cutting unit and then pass the belt round the fixed

part of the vice. Joint the ends of the belt in an only hook.
The weight is shown on the identification label of the packing, the weight is also wroten in the technical data of the
manual.
Make sure that lifting tools are proper for the weight and that the moving is correctly made without unbalancing the
machine.
Do not remove the locking bracket between the vice and the reducer head before positioning the machine in the using
place, if not, the cutting unit can move because of the springs fixed at the back side.
In case of following manipulations, the machine should be displaced with the saw head completely down and FIXED to
the base or the vice of machine. Fix also the front lever protruding from the base, to avoir head rotation.

9 - FITTINGS ASSEMBLING
. The informations for the installation are supplied together to the same fitting, but we hereby include a little working
description

Bar support WS - It is a simple and economic device to get alligned the bar to cut as regards to the vice. Weight
kg.80, adjusting height from 780 to 1150 mm.

Double closing vice - for models PERFECT 300 and PERFECT 275 only - It allows to lock from both sides of the
blade, the material that has to be cut. It avoids the forming of the burr and the unexpected detachment of the piece after
the cutting.
Note that t he standard vice already has an anti-burr device.

Pneumatic closing vice - for models PERFECT 300 only - the opening / closing is synchronized with the up / down
movement of the cutting unit. Note that the motor starting is allowed only if the vice is in closing conditions.

IBC Floor Stand - for models PERFECT 300, PERFECT 275 only . It allows to have the machine at the right height . It
is possible to fix the machine on the floor if necessary .

MCP Trolley - for models PERFECT 300, PERFECT 275 only - It allows to have the machine at the right height and to
displace it comfortably because of its anti-upsetting wheels .

Pedestal - type PA for PERFECT 250 - it is a simple and economic support that allows to have the machine at the
right height . It is supplied in a assembling box.

Adjustable bar stop - It is fixed at the right side; it is suitable to make cuts of the same lenght.

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10 - BLADE CHOICE
In this paragraph we suggest the type of blade to use for cutting and the material that must be worked. To get the best

performance from this machine it is necessary to understand the right applications of the used tools and what you have
not to do with them.

The blade you have to use must have the following dimensions (in mm.):

overall diameter = 300 max./250 min. ( for PERFECT 300 )
overall diameter = 275 max./225 min. ( for PERFECT 275 )
overall diameter = 250 max./200 min. ( for PERFECT 250 )
hole diameter = 32
thickness = 2 or 2,5

2 holes for the driving pin = d.10 x 63 or d. 12 x 64

P.S. You can get the maximum cutting sizes by using the blade of maximum diameter.

For making a right cut it is also necessary to establish the pitch ( t ) or the suitable number of teeth ( z ). The
blade must usually have the toothing as follows:

- close toothing (little teeth) for cutting thin materials, tubular and profiles.

- thin toothing (big teeth) for cutting solid materials or pieces that need a long piece of blade (for example the central
part of a “U” profile ), or more soft materials as aluminium, copper, soft bronze.

By choosing the right one you can avoid a lot of working errors and you can get a good blade penetration and the
necessary space for the chips.

If you cut more pieces at the same time, you must consider them as one piece (that is you have to consider the
global size).
The enclosed table shows the necessary information for a right choice. It can also be updated or changed by the
user according to his personal experiences.