INCLUDING: OPERATION, INSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND PARTSBOOK
IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR
SERVICING THIS TOOL.
TOOL DATA
MODEL: BANDMASTER BM-V-LD
ASSEMBLY NO. 1708070
TYPE:ELECTRICAL OPERATED
NET WEIGHT: 166 LB (75.5 KG)
MOTOR HORSEPOWER: 2HP / 3HP
LOIN DROPPERS
MODEL: BANDMASTER BM-V-LB
ASSEMBLY NO. 1740000
TYPE: ELECTRICAL OPERATED
NET WEIGHT: 200 LB (91 KG)
MOTOR HORSEPOWER: 3HP / 5HP
VIBRATION: LESS THAN (<) 123 dB < 1.41m/s2
NOISE: LESS THAN 81dB
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= Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in severe personal injury,
! WARNING
death or substantial property damage.
= Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury,
! CAUTION
product or property damage.
= Important installation, operation or maintenance information.
! NOTICE
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATING MANUALS.
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED TRAINING IN THE HANDLING,
OPERATION AND USE OF THIS TOOL.
STOP USING A MALFUNCTIONING OR DEFECTIVE TOOL IMMEDIATELY. REPORT ANY
PROBLEMS OR DEFECTS TO YOUR SUPERVISOR FOR REMOVAL OF THE TOOL FROM
SERVICE.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE TOOL YOURSELF.
DO NOT ALLOW UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS TO USE TOOL.
REMOVE AND DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE TOOL WHEN TOOL IS LEFT UNATTENDED OR
IS NOT IN USE.
NEVER TIE DOWN, BYPASS, ALTER OR MODIFY THE ACTIVATING SWITCHES OR TRIGGERS OF
THIS TOOL.
NEVER MAKE ALTERATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS TOOL.
BE CONSTANTLY AWARE AND ALERT FOR UNSAFE CONDITIONS AND REPORT THEM
IMMEDIATELY TO YOUR SUPERVISOR.
NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND OR ANY PART OF YOUR BODY IN THE CUTTING PATH OF THE
TOOL.
NEVER ALLOW ANYONE ELSE TO PLACE THEIR HANDS OR ANY PART OF THEIR BODY IN THE
CUTTING PATH OF THE TOOL.
DO NOT ACTIVATE CONTROL SWITCHES OR TRIGGERS OF THIS TOOL UNLESS YOU INTEND
TO TEST OR OPERATE THIS TOOL.
DO NOT USE THIS TOOL FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN IT’S INTENDED PURPOSE.
WHEN OPERATING THIS TOOL WEAR THE PROTECTIVE GEAR AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIED TO YOU.
THE NOISE EMISSION (SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL) AT THE WORKSTATION MAY EXCEED 80 dB
(A). EAR AND SOUND PROTECTION GEAR IS REQUIRED.
VIBRATION: LESS THAN (<) 123 dB < 1.41m/s
NOISE: LESS THAN 81dB
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. TO ENSURE TOOL IS OPERATING PROPERLY, PERFORM FOLLOWING STEPS AT START OF EACH SHIFT:
•MAKE SURE TOOL MOVES UP AND DOWN FREELY WHILE HANGING FROM BALANCER OVERHEAD.
•WITH POWER TO TOOL TURNED ON, TEST TRIGGER FOR PROPER OPERAT ION.
• DEPRESS EACH TRIGGER SEPARATELY. TOOL SHOULD NOT ACTIVATE. DEPRESS BOTH TRIGGERS.
TOOL SHOULD ACTIVATE.
• IF TOOL HAS "ANTI-TIE DOWN" OPTION, BOTH TRIGGERS MUST BE DEPRESSED SIMULTANEOUSLY FOR
TOOL TO ACTIVATE.
2. TO PERFORM WORK, HOLD TOOL FIRMLY AT BOTH HANDLES. SQUEEZE TRIGGERS TO ACTIVATE TOOL.
3. START CUT WITH SAW NOSE POINTED UP AT AN ANGLE.
4. LEVEL SAW TO HORIZONTAL POSITION IN LOIN AREA.
5. POINT NOSE OF SAW AT DOWNWARD ANGLE IN CHUCK AND NECK AREA.
6. A BEGINNING SPLITTER CAN MARK BACKFAT OF BEEF WITH A KNIFE TO HELP SAW DOWN CENTER OF BACKBONE AND
UNTIL OPERATOR IS FAMILIAR WITH SPLITTING PROCEDURE.
7. DO NOT EXERT EXCESSIVE PRESSURE. ALLOW TIME FOR THE TOOL TO CUT.
8. PUSH SAW FORWARD SO THAT GUARDS, ITEMS 1 AND 2 FIGURE 1, RIDE AGAINST BEEF. THIS HELPS STEADY
SAW IN CUT AND HELPS ELIMINATE BLADE JUMPING AND CHATTERING.
ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE TO OPERATE THIS TOOL.
MAINTENANCE
ONLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ARE TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE
! WARNING
AND SERVICE TO THIS TOOL.
1. TOOL REQUIRES GREASING AFTER 40 HOURS OF OPERATION. GREASE USING KENTMASTER GREASE (PART NO.
7903070).
BLADE REMOVAL AND CLEANING.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY FROM TOOL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
! WARNING
REMOVING BLADE FROM TOOL.
ALWAYS WEAR WIRE MESH GLOVES WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING BLADE FROM TOOL.
! WARNING
1. REMOVE PAPER WRAPPER FROM BLADE.
2. OPEN COVERS, FIGURE 1, ITEMS 1,2, 3 AND 4.
3. INSTALL TORQUE WRENCH, ITEM 5, INTO SCREW, FIGURE 1, ITEM 6, AND TURN COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (CCW).
THIS ALLOWS TAKE-UP WHEEL AND SLIDE, ITEMS 7 AND 8, TO RETRACT.
4. SLIDE TAKE-UP WHEEL TO RIGHT.
5. HOLD BLADE, WITH TEETH FACING AWAY FROM YOU, AND INSTALL INTO SLOT OF BEAM, CONTINUING
AROUND AND OVER THE TAKE-UP AND DRIVE WHEELS.
6. TURN TORQUE WRENCH CLOCKWISE (CW) TO ELIMINATE BLADE SLACK AND TIGHTEN TAKE-UP WHEEL
AGAINST BLADE (TORQUE WRENCH IS PRESET AT FACTORY AND WILL SLIP AFTER PLACING PROPER
TENSION ON BLADE).
7. TWIST BLADE 90° AT BLADE GUARDS AND INSERT BLADE INTO SLOTS WITH TEETH FACING DOWNWARD.
8. TURN DRIVE WHEEL, ITEM 9, SLOWLY BY HAND, TO CHECK TRACKING OF BLADE ON WHEELS.
9. RETORQUE AGAIN UNTIL TORQUE WRENCH SLIPS.
AT END OF EACH SHIFT:
1. REMOVE SAW BLADE.
2. IF USING BLADE AGAIN, WASH BLADE WITH HOT WATER TO REMOVE FAT, MEAT AND BONE PARTICLES.
3. DRY AND APPLY A COAT OF MINERAL OIL TO ENTIRE SURFACE OF BLADE TO AVOID OXIDATION.
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CLEANING AND STERILIZING SAW
AT END OF EACH SHIFT:
1. REMOVE SAW BLADE.
2. CLEAN AND WASH DOWN BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF ENTIRE MACHINE THOROUGHLY WITH HOT WATER
AND CLEANING AGENT. AVOID USING HARSH CAUSTIC CLEANERS ON MACHINE.
3. WASH OFF ALL BONE DUST AND MEAT PARTICLES FROM INSIDE OF FRAMES, AROUND WHEELS AND GUIDES.
4. SPRAY BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF MACHINE WITH A LIGHT COAT OF MINERAL OIL.
WATER CONNECTION
A BULKHEAD FITTING, FIGURE 1, ITEM 10, IS PROVIDED AT THE BASE OF DRIVE SIDE FRAME, ITEM 11, FOR
CONNECTION TO COLD WATER. ADJUST CONNECTOR AND NOZZLE, ITEMS 12 AND 13, TO CLEAN BONE DUST
FROM DRIVE WHEEL AND MEAT PARTICLES TRAPPED BETWEEN TEETH OF SAW BLADE. FITTING AND HOSE,
ITEMS 14 AND 15, AT BASE OF DRIVE SIDE FRAME, ARE PROVIDED FOR DRAINAGE OF WASTE WATER.
TORQUE WRENCH CALIBRATION
TORQUE WRENCH, ITEM 5, IS CALIBRATED AND PRESET TO 55 INCH/LBS AT FACTORY. PERIODICALLY CHECK
CALIBRATION BY USE OF ANOTHER TORQUE WRENCH WITH A DIAL TO MAKE ADJUSTMENT AND RESET TORQUE
WRENCH TO 55 INCH/LBS. REMOVE TORQUE WRENCH COVER TO CLEAN AND LUBRICATE PERIODICALLY.
TESTING AND SETTING OF TORQUE WRENCH:
TOOLS REQUIRED:
HEX WRENCH -- 3/16"
HEX BAR -- 1/2", ABOUT 3"-6" LONG
HEX SOCKET -- 1/2" WITH DRIVE END TO MATCH COMMERCIAL WRENCH SELECTED
TORQUE WRENCH, COMMERCIAL DIAL TYPE PREFERABLE
SCREWDRIVER -- 3/8"-7/16" FLAT BLADE
STEP 1 -- TESTING KENTMASTER TORQUE WRENCH
A. ATTACH COMMERCIAL TORQUE WRENCH TO KENTMASTER TORQUE WRENCH USING 1/2" HEX BAR AND
1/2" HEX SOCKET.
B. HOLD ASSEMBLY FIRMLY AND ROTATE KENTMASTER TORQUE WRENCH CLOCKWISE SLOWLY UNTIL
WRENCH "SLIPS". C. INDICATOR NEEDLE ON COMMERCIAL TORQUE WRENCH SHOULD READ 55 IN/LBS ±3 IN/LBS (5%).
IF OVER OR UNDER VALUE, PROCEED TO STEP 2 -- RESETTING KENTMASTER TO RQUE WRENCH.
STEP 2 -- RESETTING KENTMASTER TORQUE WRENCH
A. USING 3/16" HEX WRENCH, REMOVE FOUR (4) SCREWS HOLDING THE WRENCH HANDLE IN PLACE.
REMOVE HANDLE AND GASKET. SET ALL PARTS ASIDE FOR REUSE.
B. HOLD WRENCH BODY SECURE BY EITHER CLAMPING SMALL DRIVE END IN VISE OR BY CLAMPING THE
1/2" HEX BAR IN VISE AND ATTACHING WRENCH TO BAR.
C. USE FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER TO ADJUST THE FOUR (4) SET SCREWS UNDER WRENCH HANDLE.
USE A STAGGERED PATTERN WHILE ADJUSTING, SUCH AS UPPER, LOWER, LEFT THEN RIGHT.
• TO REDUCE TORQUE VALUE - BACK OFF SET SCREWS COUNTER-CLOCKWISE ABOUT 1/8 TURN EACH.
• TO INCREASE TORQUE VALUE - TURN IN SET SCREWS CLOCKWISE ABOUT 1/8 TURN EACH.
D. REASSEMBLE TORQUE WRENCH WITH HANDLE AND GASKET. RETEST PER STEP 1. CONTINUE TESTING
AND SETTING UNTIL WRENCH OPERATES AT PROPER TORQUE VALUE.
NOTE: Do not clamp body of Torque Wrench in vise as
severe damage to Torque Wrench could occur.
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HANGER
THE SAW HANGER INCORPORATES TWO (2) ADJUSTMENT FEATURES: ADJUSTMENT "V" (VERTICAL) AND ADJUSTMENT
"H" (HORIZONTAL). TO ADJUST THE SAW, LOOSEN TWO (2) SCREWS, ITEM 16, FIGURE 1 AND ADJUST ACCORDINIGLY.
TURN SHAFT ITEM 17, FIGURE 1 TO ADJUST WEIGHT OF SAW FROM FRONT TO REAR ACCORDING T O OPERATOR
PREFERENCE.
TOOTH
DIRECTION
Figure 1 BM-V-LD
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TROUBLE SHOOTING HINTS:
• BE SURE DRIVE WHEEL IS TURNING COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (CCW) AND
BLADE IS INSTALLED WITH TEETH POINTED TOWARD DRIVE FRAME.
• BE SURE BLADE TEETH ARE SITTING ABOVE UNDERCUT ON BOTH WHEELS
SO AS NOT TO AFFECT SET OF TEETH.
• CHECK GAP BETWEEN CARBIDE INSERTS WHICH MUST NOT BE TOO TIGHT
BAD SPLIT
MAKE ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY.
UNEVEN SPLIT
• REPLACE SAW BLADE IN CASE BLADE IS DEFECTIVE.
CUTS TO LEFT OR RIGHT
• ADJUST SAW HANGER (ADJUSTMENT "V") IF SAW CUTS OFF CENTER TO
RIGHT OR LEFT.
• ADJUST HANGER ("H" ADJUSTMENT) IF SAW NOSE RISES TOO EASILY AND
ADDITIONAL WEIGHT MUST BE SHIFTED FORWARD.
• BE SURE SAW IS NOT DROPPING DOWN TOO QUICKLY. ADJUST BALANCER.
• BLADE OVER OR UNDER TORQUED. CHECK TORQUE WRENCH CALIBRATION.
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• CHECK IF BLADE IS BREAKING AT WELD. BLADE MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
• WHEELS SLIPPING IN BLADE (EVIDENT BY VERY SHINY BLADE SURFACE).
CHECK FOR INCORRECT TORQUE SETTING. CHECK TORQUE WRENCH
PREMATURE BLADE
CRACKING OR BREAKING
• OPERATOR PUSHING SAW THROUGH BEEF EXCESSIVELY.
• BLADE OVER OR UNDER TORQUED. CHECK TORQUE WRENCH CALIBRATION.
• CHECK FOR PROPER GAP (.025"-.028", .64-.71mm) BETWEEN CARBIDE INSERTS.
1709500 FRAME, TAKE-UP SIDE - 1
1708850 FRAME, TAKE-UP SIDE 1 -
TAKE-UP SIDE ASSEMBLY
1709201 1709505
TAKE-UP WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
TAKE-UP WHEEL, ITEM 10, MUST TURN FREELY BUT WITHOUT EXCESSIVE PLAY OR LOOSENESS. ELIMINATE
EXCESSIVE PLAY BY TIGHTENING NUT, ITEM 18, AT CENTAR OF TAKE-UP WHEEL.
Figure 7 TAKE-UP SIDE ASSEMBLY BOM
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DRIVE SIDE ASSEMBLY
Figure 8 DRIVE SIDE ASSEMBLY, BM-V-LD
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TRANSMISSION AND SPEED REDUCTION GEARS ARE LOCATED BEHIND DRIVE WHEEL AND CAN BE SERVICED
BY OPENING DRIVE WHEEL COVER. A ROUND GLASS SIGHT GAGE IS LOCATED BEHIND DRIVE WHEEL AND CAN
BE VIEWED WITHOUT WHEEL REMOVAL. A PLUG IS LOCATED BELOW THE SIGHT GAGE FOR DRAINING AND
ANOTHER ABOVE FOR FILLING WITH OIL. PERIODICALLY CHECK OIL LEVEL AND ADD OIL IF LEVEL BELOW
SIGHT GAGE WITH SAW IN HORIZONTAL POSITION. IF OIL LOOKS CONTAMINATED WITH WATER, GRITTY OR
BROKEN DOWN, DRAIN AND REFILL TO ABOVE SIGHT GAGE WITH HIGH QUALITY GEAR LUBRICANT. WE
RECOMMEND MOBILUBE HD 80W-90 SAE 80W-90 GEAR LUBRICANT, MULTI-PURPOSE. TRANSMISSION SHOULD
BE FLUSHED OUT AND REFILLED AFTER EVERY 200 HOURS OF OPERATION, AND WHEN OPENED UP FOR
MAINTENANCE. THE GEAR LUBRICANT USED SHOULD ALSO BE USED FOR FLUSHING OUT TRANSMISSION.
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Figure 14 BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY, FRONT (BM-V-LD & -LB)
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BLADE GUARD ADJUSTMENTS
BLADE GUARD CONSISTS OF TWO (2) CARBIDE INSERTS, ITEM 5 FIGURE 14, THROUGH WHICH THE BLADE
PASSES, AND A BACK-UP INSERT LOCATED JUST ABOVE THE BLADE. THE INSERTS SHOULD BE CLEANED DAILY
AND INSPECTED PERIODICALLY FOR WEAR AND PROPER GAP WIDTH. THE INSERTS MAY BE ROTATED UNTIL
ALL FOUR (4) SIDES ARE WORN, AND THEN TURNED OVER FOR AN ADDITONAL FOUR (4) SIDES. THE BACK-UP
INSERT SHOULD BE ROTATED WHEN A GROOVE IS WORN INTO IT OR WEAR IS APPARENT.
GAP ADJUSTMENT:
1. REMOVE FOUR (4) SCREWS, ITEM 9, FIGURE 14.
2. CLEAN, LUBRICATE AND ROTATE OR REPLACE INSERTS.
THERE ARE TWO (2) FIBER GUIDES, ITEM 4, LOCATED UNDER INSERTS. THEY HELP KEEP BLADE FROM BEING
PULLED OUT OF GAP. REPLACE GUIDES IF EXCESSIVELY WORN.
WITH SAW IN FREE RUNNING CONDITION, CHECK BLADE'S VERTICAL LOCATION BETWEEN INSERTS.
PROPER LOCATION IS TOP OF BLADE JUST TOUCHING BACK-UP INSERT.
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT:
1. LOOSEN TWO (2) SCREWS, ITEM 8.
2. SLIDE BLADE GUARD UP OR DOWN AS NEEDED.
3. RETIGHTEN SCREWS.
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You have purchased a powerful tool that, if misused, can cause severe
injury and harm to your employees. You must instruct your employees in
the safe and proper use of this tool and to follow the safety procedures
and instructions that have been supplied by the manufacturer of this tool.
Please follow the following instructions.
1.Instruct tool operators to test the tool each day before using it to be sure it does not malfunction.
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Remove and repair any tool that malfunctions.
2. Instruct tool operators to immediately stop using a tool that malfunctions or is defective.
3. Instruct personnel to immediately remove all tools that malfunction. Be sure to disconnect tool from
power supply.
4. Instruct all personnel to stay clear of tool, and not to stand or walk in front of, or next to tool when in
use.
5. Point out to all personnel the dangers related to the misuse of tool and the importance of following
safety procedures and instructions.
6. Do not make, or allow others to make, alterations or modifications to this tool.
Replace all lost or illegible labels.
7. Follow all safety, installation and maintenance instructions provided with this tool. Establish proper
safety procedures in accordance with local and national requirements to prevent accidental energizing
of tool that can cause injuries.
8. If this tool is sold or change in ownership takes place, you must provide the new owner all safety
instructions, notices and maintenance instructions you were originally provided. You can obtain
additional copies of the instructions from Kentmaster, free of charge upon request.
9. Give copies of instructions to: (A) Tool Operators
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! WARNING
substantial property damage.
= Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury, product or
! CAUTION
property damage.
= Important installation, operation or maintenance information.
! NOTICE
Installation, adjustment repair and maintenance of this tool must be made by trained
and qualified personnel.
Always disconnect power supply from tool before:
(A) Installing or removing blade from tool.
(B) Making repairs or adjustments to the tool.
(C) performing maintenance or cleanup work.
ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING MUST BE DONE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
! WARNING
(REFER TO NAMEPLATE ON TOOL FOR PROPER POWER CONFIGURATION).
1. A BALANCER IS REQUIRED FOR OPERATION AND USE OF THIS TOOL. WEIGHT OF TOOL MUST FALL WITHIN
WEIGHT RANGE OF BALANCER. "AIR-BALANCERS" WHICH OPERATE ON COMPRESSED AIR, ARE HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED FOR USE WITH BANDMASTER SAWS. THEY PROVIDE LONG TRAVEL AND VERY SMOOTH,
UNIFORM RISE AND FALL. THEY CAN BE INTERFACED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE SAW.
2. INSTALL BALANCER ABOVE WORK AREA. BALANCER MUST HAVE SUFFICIENT VERTICAL TRAVEL SO
OPERATOR CAN REACH ENTIRE WORK AREA WITH TOOL WITHOUT STRAIN.
3. ADJUST BALANCER ACCORDING TO THE OPERATOR'S PREFERENCE AND COMFORT.
4. TOOL REQUIRES GREASING AFTER EVERY 40 HOURS OF OPERATION. GREASE USING KENTMASTER
GREASE (PART NO. 7903070).
WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT AN ADDITIONAL SAFETY CHAIN BE USED TO CHAIN
BALANCER TO OVERHEAD TROLLEY. THIS ADDITIONAL MEASURE OF SAFETY WILL
! WARNING
HELP REDUCE INJURIES.
! WARNING
! WARNING
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL ARE TO OPERATE THIS TOOL.
! WARNING
1. HOLD TOOL FIRMLY AT BOTH TRIGGER HANDLES. SQUEEZE TRIGGERS SIMULTANEOUSLY T O ACTIVATE
TOOL.
2. START CUT WITH SAW NOSE POINTED UP AT AN ANGLE.
3. LEVEL SAW TO HORIZONTAL POSITION IN LOIN AREA.
4. POINT NOSE OF SAW AT DOWNWARD ANGLE IN CHUCK AND NECK AREA.
5. A BEGINNING SPLITTER CAN MARK BACKFAT OF BEEF WITH A KNIFE TO HELP GUIDE SAW DOWN CENTER OF
BACKBONE AND UNTIL OPERATOR IS FAMILIAR WITH SPLITTING PROCEDURE.
6. DO NOT EXERT EXCESSIVE PRESSURE. ALLOW TIME FOR THE TOOL TO CUT.
7. PUSH SAW FORWARD SO THAT GUARDS, ITEMS 1 AND 2, FIGURE 1, RIDE AGAINST BEEF. THIS HELPS STEADY
SAW IN CUT AND HELPS ELIMINATE BLADE JUMPING AND CHATTERING.
MAINTENANCE
ONLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ARE TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE
! WARNING
AND SERVICE TO THIS TOOL.
1. FOLLOW PROCEDURE NO. 4 OF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
BLADE REMOVAL AND CLEANING.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY FROM TOOL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
! WARNING
REMOVING BLADE FROM TOOL.
ALWAYS WEAR WIRE MESH GLOVES WHEN INSTALLING OR REMOVING BLADES FROM TOOL.
! WARNING
1. REMOVE PAPER WRAPPER FROM BLADE.
2. OPEN COVERS, FIGURE 1, ITEMS 3 AND 4.
3. INSTALL TORQUE WRENCH INTO SCREW, FIGURE 1, ITEM 5, AND TURN COUNTER-CLOCKWISE (CCW).
THIS ALLOWS TAKE-UP WHEEL AND SLIDE, ITEM 7 AND 8, TO RETRACT.
4. SLIDE TAKE-UP WHEEL TO RIGHT.
5. HOLD BLADE, WITH TEETH FACING AWAY FROM YOU, AND INSTALL INTO SLOT OF BEAM, CONTINUING AROUND
AND OVER THE TAKE-UP AND DRIVE WHEELS.
6. TURN TORQUE WRENCH CLOCKWISE (CW) TO ELIMINATE BLADE SLACK AND TIGHTEN TAKE-UP WHEEL
AGAINST BLADE (TORQUE WRENCH IS PRESET AT FACTORY AND WILL SLIP AFTER PLACING PROPER TENSION
ON BLADE).
7. TWIST BLADE 90 DEGREES AT BLADE GUARDS AND INSERT BLADE INTO SLOTS WITH TEETH FACING
DOWNWARD.
8. TURN DRIVE WHEEL, ITEM 9, SLOWLY BY HAND, ONE OR TWO TURNS TO CHECK TRACKING OF BLADE ON
WHEELS.
9. RETORQUE AGAIN UNTIL TORQUE WRENCH SLIPS.
SERVICE
1. KEEP GOOD RECORDS OF ALL SERVICE ACTIVITY AND INCLUDE TOOL IN YOUR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM.
2. USE ONLY GENUINE KENTMASTER REPLACEMENT PARTS TO ASSURE PROPER PERFORMANCE OF TOOL.
3. CONTACT THE KENTMASTER SUPPLIER NEAREST YOU FOR PARTS
AND CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE -DECLARACION DE CONFORMIDAD- ERKLARUNG BEZUGLICH EINHALTUNG DER VORSCHRIFTEN
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA . CONFORMITEITSVERKLARING
MANUFACTURED BY: KENTMASTER MFG CO., INC.
FABRIQUE PAR:
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FABRICADA POR:
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HERGESTELLTVON:
FABBRICATO DA:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
VERVAARDIGD DOOR:
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TYPE / SERIES: LOIN DROPPER
TYPE / SERIE:
TIPO / SERIE:
TYP / SERIE:
TIPO / SERIE:
TYPE / SERIE:
MODEL: BM-V-LD, BM-V-LB
MODELE:
MODELO:
MODELL:
MODELLO:
MODEL:
SERIAL NO. RANGE: XXXXX N SERIE: • GAMA DE No. DE SERIE: • SERIEN-NR.-BEREICH: • NUMERI DI SERIE: • SERIENUMMERS:
This product complies with the following European Community Directives: Ce produit est conforme aux directives de la Communaute europeenne suivantes:
Este producto cumple con las siguientes Directrices de la Comunidad Europea:
Dieses Produkt erfullt die folgenden Vorschriften der Europaischen Gemeinschaft:
Questo prodotto e conforme alle seguenti direttive CEE:
Dit produkt voldoet aan de volgende EG-richtlijnen:
89/392/EEC, 91/368/EEC, 93/44/EEC, 93/68/EEC
_______________________________________________________________________ The following Standards were used to verify compliance with the Directives:
Les normes suivantes ont ete utilisees pour verifier la conformite avec les Directives:
Las siguientes Normas se usaron para verificar el cumplimiento de las Directrices:
Folgende Normen wurden angewandt, um erfullung der vorschriften zu bestatigen:
Per verificare la conformita del prodotto alle direttive sono stati usati i seguenti standard:
De volgende normen zijn gebruikt om naleving van de richtlijnen te bevestigen:
EN 292_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
RALPH KARUBIAN MONROVIA, CA. U.S.A
Approved by: ________________________ Date: AUG - 1 - 1995
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INDEX
OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................................................................2
CLEANING AND STERILIZING SAW ...........................................................................................................................................4
WATER CONNECTION....................................................................................................................................................................4
PARTS BOOK...........................................................................................................................................................................................7
MODELS MAIN ASSEMBLIES........................................................................................................................................................7
TAKE-UP SIDE ASSEMBLY..........................................................................................................................................................12
DRIVE SIDE ASSEMBLY...............................................................................................................................................................14
BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY, TAKE-UP SIDE ............................................................................................................................19
MOTOR ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................................................................................23
POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS...........................................................................................................................................................26
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................................38
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...................................................................................................................................................40
Figure 3 BOM FOR MODELS BM-V-LD................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 4 MODEL BM-V-LB...................................................................................................................................................................10
Figure 5 BOM FOR MODEL BM-V-LB................................................................................................................................................11
Figure 6 TAKE-UP SIDE ASSEMBLY..................................................................................................................................................12
Figure 7 TAKE-UP SIDE ASSEMBLY BOM........................................................................................................................................13
Figure 8 DRIVE SIDE ASSEMBLY, BM-V-LD....................................................................................................................................14
Figure 9 DRIVE SIDE ASSEMBLY BOM, BM-V-LD..........................................................................................................................15
Figure 10 DRIVE SIDE ASSEMBLY, BM-V-LB..................................................................................................................................16
Figure 11 DRIVE SIDE ASSEMBLY BOM, BM-V-LB........................................................................................................................17
Figure 17 2HP MOTOR OPTIONS.........................................................................................................................................................23
Figure 18 3HP MOTOR OPTIONS.........................................................................................................................................................24
Figure 19 5HP MOTOR OPTIONS.........................................................................................................................................................25
Figure 20 POWER SUPPLY, 42V, with ANTI-TIEDOWN...................................................................................................................26
Figure 21 POWER SUPPLY, 42V, without ANTI-TIEDOWN..............................................................................................................26
Figure 22 POWER SUPPLY, NON 42V, with ANTI-TIEDOWN.........................................................................................................27
Figure 23 POWER SUPPLY, NON 42V, without ANTI-TIEDOWN....................................................................................................27
Figure 24 POWER SUPPLY, SINGLE PHASE, 115V ..........................................................................................................................28
Figure 25 POWER SUPPLY, SINGLE PHASE, 230V ..........................................................................................................................28
Figure 26 WIRING DIAGRAM – SINGLE PHASE – 230V .................................................................................................................29
Figure 27 WIRING DIAGRAM – SINGLE PHASE – 115V .................................................................................................................30
Figure 28 WIRING DIAGRAM – 3 PHASE – DIFFERENT CONTROL AND MOTOR VOLTAGE –without Anti-Tie Down........31
Figure 29 WIRING DIAGRAM – 3 PHASE – SAME CONTROL AND MOTOR VOLTAGE –without Anti-Tie Down..................32
Figure 30 WIRING DIAGRAM – 3 PHASE – DIFFERENT CONTROL AND MOTOR VOLTAGE –with Anti-Tie Down.............33
Figure 31 WIRING DIAGRAM – 3 PHASE – SAME CONTROL/TRIGGER AND MOTOR VOLTAGE with Anti-Tie Down......34
Figure 32 ELECTRIC MOTOR LEAD HOOKUP DIAGRAM 3 PHASE MOTOR.............................................................................35
KENTMASTER MFG. CO., INC.1801 SOUTH MOUNTAIN AVE., MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA 91016UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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