1. Follow our installation and maintenance instructions for proper installation and care of the tool.
2. Ensure that all employees who use this tool are trained in the proper use of this tool and are aware of
the dangers that may arise if they do not follow the procedure outlined in this brochure.
3. Enclosed are four (4) copies of “NOTICE TO OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANUP
PERSONNEL.”
one copy to the maintenance foreman; and give one copy to the sub-contract cleanup / internal cleanup
foreman. Additional copies will be provided upon request.
4. The tool is designed and intended to be powerful. This fact should be obvious to your employees, but
you must emphasize it to them.
5. Ensure that proper procedures are established in accordance with OSHA’s lockout/tagout procedures
(29 CFR 1910.147) to prevent accidental startup or release of stored energy.
6. Remove and repair any tool that malfunctions. All personnel must be instructed to remove any
malfunctioning equipment.
7. Never make modifications or alterations to the tool. Replace any missing or illegible labels.
8. Avoid injury. Do not permit the tool to be misused.
Post one copy on the employees’ bulletin board; give one copy to the operator(s); give
9. If you resell or distribute a Jarvis product, you must provide the purchaser with the appropriate safety
sheets and tool brochure. Additional copies of safety sheets and tool brochures will be provided upon
request.
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safety messages to operators,
maintenance and cleanup personnel
page 3 of 16
Keep hands clear.
Model Buster IV
SAFETY MESSAGES TO OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANUP
PERSONNEL
REMOVE ANY MALFUNCTIONING TOOL FROM SERVICE
REPORT ANY PROBLEMS TO YOUR SUPERVISOR
1. Never put fingers, hands or other parts of the body on the cutting edge or within the cutting path of the
tool when it is connected to the power supply.
2. Disconnect the power supply in accordance with OSHA’s lockout/tagout procedures (29 CFR
1910.147) before making any blade changes.
3. Disconnect the power supply in accordance with OSHA’s lockout/tagout procedures (29 CFR
1910.147) before performing any repairs or maintenance.
4. Disconnect the power supply -- or have the power supply disconnected -- in accordance with OSHA’s
lockout/tagout procedures (29 CFR 1910.147) before performing any cleanup.
5. Disconnect the power supply when the tool is not in use.
6. Test the tool prior to use or daily. Depress one
trigger and the tool should not start. Repeat this procedure reversing the triggers. Depress both triggers
simultaneously and the tool should start. With the tool running, release one trigger and the tool should
stop. Continue holding the depressed trigger and then depress the other trigger. The tool should not
start. Repeat this procedure holding the other trigger. If the tool malfunctions, remove it from service
and report or repair it immediately.
trigger, then pause one second and depress the other
7. Never depress the triggers unless you want to use or test the tool.
8. Never make modifications or alterations to the tool. Report
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11055338Flat Head Socket Cap Screw5
21055277Flat Head Socket Cap Screw1
31002220Idler Wheel Cover1
41061201Door Catch1
51038011Grease Fitting1
61007176Lock Nut1
71055536Socket Head Cap Screw1
81042127Support Bracket with item 71
91021235Roller Bearing Cone2
101021234Roller Bearing Cup2
3021006Bearing Cup and Cone
111057023Idler Wheel1
121013141Internal Retaining Ring1
131055363Flat Head Socket Cap Screw4
141042126Slide Plate1
151055021Socket Head Cap Screw8
161061220Slide Rail2
171029194Slide Rail Spacer2
181020146Idler Wheel Shaft1
* Tighten to 37 lbf--ft (50 N--m)
** Use grease gun 8038001
ITEMPART NO.PART NAMEQTY
191016231Idler End Housing1
201055862Flat Head Screw2
211004275Washer2
221060030Hex Head Threaded Insert1
231004154Plain Washer6
241055488* Hex Head Screw6
251006025Door Knob1
261013122Internal Retaining Ring1
27page 6Torque Knob Assembly1
281010579Roll Pin2
29page 6Guide Assembly, Idler End1
301055457Socket Hd Shoulder Screw2
311036127Bushing (spare part only)1
321032155Guide Mounting Plate1
331002224Guide Plate Cover1
341055270Socket Head Cap Screw2
351036103Torque Knob Thrust Bushing1
361055026Socket Set Screw, Cup Pt.1
371055486Hex Head Screw2
381007177Taper Nut5
391067008Hinge with item 401
401010214Hinge Pin1
411029195Hinge Spacer1
421055361Flat Head Socket Cap Screw4
431002221Hinge Cover1
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11055721Socket Set Screw, Cup Pt.2
21042125Hanger Bracket1
31021493Cylindrical Bearing2
41028040Pin and Shackle Link Assy.1
51055469Socket Set Screw, Cup Pt.1
61055455* Socket Hd. Shoulder Screw1
71050243Handle1
81016226Bearing Retaining Housing1
91055471Thumb Screw1
101061855Cylindrical Insert2
111028061Hanger Link1
121055367Socket Head Cap Screw2
Motor Power3.3 hp2500 W
Operating Voltage460/230 V, 3 phase, 60 Hz
all other voltages and 50 Hz available
Capacity180 head / hour
Control HandlesElectric Dual Anti-tie Down
Distance between guides17.75 in451 mm
Blade Length119.0 in3023 mm
Overall Length54 in1372 mm
Drive Wheel Speed620 rpm
Weight190 lbs86 kg
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA’S LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES (29 CFR 1910.147) BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
ALL WIRING MUST BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NATIONAL,STATE AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
Red/
White
Stripe
Red/
Black
Stripe
Figure 1
Safety Kill
Switch
Wire Junction
Box on Saw
ectricContro
Box Assembly
Switch in
Top Handle
Switches in
Dual Trigger Rear Handle
White
Black
Green
Electric Circuit Board
White
Green
Black
Starter Coil
White - Neutral
Black - Hot
Green
AC Power Supply
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1 Install the electrical control box in a dry location that
will not be subject to wash downs.
2 Wire the electrical control box.
Refer to figures 1 and 2.
2.1 Attach wires numbered 1, 2 and 3 to the appropriate AC power supply. Check the label (item 1,
page 11) inside the control box cover for the correct voltage and frequency.
2.2 Attach wires numbered 4 and 5 to a starter coil
(supplied by the customer). Disconnect any other
source of power to the starter coil. The coil operating voltage is indicated on the label (item 1,
page 11) inside the control box cover.
2.3 The connection between the Buster IV and the
control box is pre--wired and is approximately 20
feet (6.1 m) long.
3 Wire the motor.
Top Handle
Control
To S t arte r Co i l
By Customer
Rear Handles
Safety
Kill
Switch
2 ft.
20 ft.
3.1 Follow the wiring diagram shown o n page 16 for
all dual voltage (6 or 9 wire) motors. All motors
require a power cord with three leads plus an
earth ground.
3.1.1 Make sure that rear wheel (item 51, Figure
B, page 5) rotates counterclockwise.
Note: the power supply must be connected to perform the above test only.
4 Install the balancer above the work station o n a
trolley.
4.1 The trolley should have sufficient travel to allow
the operator to reach the entire work area. Refer
to figure 3 for dimensions.
Overall length 54 in.
Rail thickness 1 in.
111/4in.
Power from
Starter
Figure 2
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Frame
Thickness
3
1
/4in.
173/4in.
Figure 3
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Model Buster IV
5 Suspend the Buster IV from the balancer.
5.1 Adjust the balancer to the operators’ preference.
6 Adjust the hanger.
Refer to figure 4 for steps 6.1-6.2.
Figure 4
Adjustment “A”
Safety
Kill
Switch
Water
Hookup
6.1 Adjustment “A” to adjust the tilt of the saw:
S Move hanger bracket (item 2, page 7) toward
the rear of the Buster IV to tip the nose of the
saw down.
S Move the hanger bracket toward the front of
the Buster IV to tip the nose of the saw up.
6.2 Adjustment “B” to adjust the saw to cut straight
down the backbone:
S Turn handle (item 7 , page 7 ) clockwise to cut
more to the right.
S Turn the handle counter-clockwise to cut
more to the left.
7 Attach a cold or warm water hookup.
Refer to figure 4 for steps 7.1-7.2.
7.1 Attach cold or warm water to quick connect plug
(item 24, Figure B, page 5).
7.2 Attach a drain hose (supplied by customer) to the
drain coupling (item 27, Figure B, page 5).
Oil Drain
Water Drain
Adjustment “B”
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA’S LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES (29 CFR 1910.147) BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
1 Turn on the power.
2 Prior to use or daily, perform the following tests.
2.1 Make sure that the dual anti-tie down control
handles (the top and the rear handles) are working correctly. Depress one
one second and depress the other trigger and the
tool should
versing the triggers. Depress both
multaneously (within one half second of each
other) and the tool should
ning, release one
stop. Continue holding the depressed trigger
and then depress the other trigger. The tool
should
the other trigger. If the tool malfunctions, remove
it from service and report the problem to your supervisor immediately.
2.2 Make sure that the Buster IV moves freely on its
balancer.
3 Making the cut.
If an elevating platform is used, the operator can keep
the Buster IV in a horizontal position during most of
the split.
Always avoid using pressure; instead, guide the Buster IV.
Step 3.1 is necessary only during the operators’
learning period.
3.1 Mark the center of the backbone of the b eef with
a knife.
3.2 Start the Buster IV.
3.3 Saw through the tail bone (using the knife mark
as a guide).
3.3.1 The idler end of the Buster IV should be
pointing upward while sawing through the
tail bone.
3.3.2 Do not pressure the Buster IV; guide the
Buster IV.
not start. Repeat this procedure re-
trigger and the tool should
not start. Repeat this procedure holding
trigger, then pause
triggers si-
start. Withthe tool run-
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3.4 When the tail bone hits the crossbeam of the
Buster IV, saw until the tail bone breaks apart and
the Buster IV is allowed to continue its path down
the backbone of the beef.
3.4.1 The drive end of the Buster IV should be
lower than the idler end while sawing
through the tail bone.
3.5 After the tail and aitch bones h ave been split, saw
through the loin area.
3.5.1 The Buster IV should be in a horizontal po sition during this cut.
3.5.2 Do not pressure the Buster IV; guide the
Buster IV to ensure a straight cut.
3.6 Saw through the shoulder and neck of the beef.
3.6.1 The idler end of the Buster IV should be
pointing downward while sawing through
the shoulder and neck.
1 DAILY:
1.1 The Buster IV is equipped with dual anti-tie
down control handles (the top and the rear
handles). Check for the correct operation of
the dual anti-tie down control handles priorto use or daily. Depress one
pause one second and depress the other trigger and the tool should
this procedure reversing the triggers. De-press both
one half second of each other) and the tool
should
trigger and the tool should stop. Con -
one
tinue holding the depressed trigger and then
depress the other trigger. The tool should
not start. Repeat this procedure holding the
other trigger. If the tool malfunctions, re-pair or remove it from service immediately.
Note: the power supply must be connected to perform the above operation
only.
1.2 Clean and check the blade guide assemblies. Re-
fer to the parts diagram on page 6 for referenced
items.
1.2.1 Remove four (4) screws (item 18).
triggers simultaneously (within
start. With the tool running, release
trigger, then
not start. Repeat
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
blade
guide
blade
guide
water
manifold
torque
knob
grease
fitting
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA’S LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES (29 CFR 1910.147) BEFORE PERFORMING
ANY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE.
tooth direction
1.2.2 Remove fiber blade guides (item 23).
1.2.3 Remove six (6) screws (items 26).
1.2.4 Slide the blade guide mounting plate (item
24) out of the guide housing (item 19).
1.2.5 Remove screw (item 22).
1.2.6 Rotate or replace back-up blade guide (item
21) as required.
1.2.7 Reinstall and tighten screw (item 22).
1.2.8 Rotate or replace blade guide inserts (item
25) as required.
1.2.9 Insert a 0.022 feeler gage between the blade
guide inserts (item 25).
1.2.10 Apply a light pressure to the outside of the
blade guide inserts (item 25).
1.2.11 Tighten the six (6) screws (item 26).
1.2.12 Replace fiber blade guides (item 23).
1.2.13 Install and tighten four (4) screws (item 18).
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