Maimin Saber 2000 User Manual

BOOK

NO.

22118

Straight
with

Flexi-band Sharpener

Knife

(Mode/A)

SABRE
SABRE

30000
20000

Instruction
and

I MACHINE

SERIAL NO.

Cutting Machine

Parts

List

It

2000

H.

MAIMIN CO., INC.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When

using your cutting machine, basic safety instructions should always be followed including

the following:

This cutting machine is

DANGER-To

1.

Do

not install or store this machine

WARN J N

1.

Use machine only for its intended use as a portable cutting machine.

2.

Turn machine to

3.

Connect this machine to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

4.

Always disconnect electrical connector from machine when not using it, before servicing it, or
changing blade.

5.

Do

not leave machine unattended while

6.

Do

not operate machine with a damaged cord or if machine has been dropped.

take to a qualified serviceman for repairs. Incorrect assembly can cause electric shock when the

machine

7.

Keep hands and fingers away from blade and moving parts.

8.

Keep guards in place and

9.

The knife key and other wrenches must be removed from machine before starting motor.

10.

Keep ventilation openings of machine free from dust and lint.

11.

Keep machine clean and blade sharp for best and safest performance.

is

used.

for

commercial use only.

reduce the risk of electric shock;

in

a wet location.

G-

To

reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury

"OFF"

(0)

before connecting

in

working order.

Save These Instructions

Read

all instructions before using.

or

disconnecting power cord.

it

is

connected to power outlet.

to

persons:

Do

not disassemble

Edition 1.5

Maimin Technology, 2915 Courtyards Dr., Bldg. B, Norcross, GA 30071 USA

Tel: [phone],Toll Free USA: 800.243.4645, Fax: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This machine must be grounded. In the event
for electric current to reduce the risk
Terminal

Pins; this Ground Shield

of

is

designed to be used with a Maimin Grounded Connector,

of

malfunction

electric shock. This machine

See wiring instructions supplied with the Connector.

DANGER

qualified electrician
the machine

Do

not modify the Ground Shield provided with this machine.

is

-Improper

or

serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood

properly grounded.

connection

of

the Maimin Connector can result in a risk

Use correct wire sizes with the Maimin Grounded Connector.
U.S.A. ONLY: 1 phase: Use A WG16/3 SJ,

3 phase:

Use

AWG

16/4 SJ,

INTERNATIONAL; 1P+N+: Use 3 x

3P+

:Use

4 x

1, 0 mm

SIT

SIT

1,

0 mm CEE

CEE

or

or

SJE

SJE

(2)

(2)

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I. DESCRIPTION

1.1

GENERAL

Your new Maimin Sabre straight knife machine
ready for operation.
electrical outlet of the correct voltage, oil
cutting. The straight knife machine can be used for cutting
various types
of the machine. However, for best results, it
that the minimum height of the lay be no lower than the bottom
ofthe

cutting blade at its highest position. The Presserfoot Leg

(Key

No.

A 403) acts
it should be down at
on top of the lay when cutting in order to prevent the material
from vibrating.

It

is

merely necessary to connect it to an

of

materials from a few ply

as

a protective guard forthe operator so that

all

times. The Presserfoot should lie lightly

1.2 FLEXIBANDS AVAILABLE

Three

different grits of "FlexiBands" are available for sharp­ening the blade:
Coarse - For hard or coarse materials

Medium - For fine woolens, synthetics and cottons

Fine

(Part

1450-

(Part

1457-

(Part

1451-

(Part
(Part

(Part

1458­1452-

1459-

- For sheer fabrics, very soft materials

Box of

100)

Box of 500)
Box of

100)

Box of 500)

Box of

100)

Box of 500)

is

delivered

it, and then begin

to

the full capacity
is

recommended

or

breakdown, grounding provides a

is

equipped with a

Ground

of

path

of

least resistance

Shield surrounding the

part

number 458A

or

electric shock. Check with a

or

if

in doubt as

to

whether

II. OPERATION

2.1

UNPACKING A NEW MACHINE

During shipment oil may have flowed onto Pulley A303 which
can cause sharpener to traverse slowly. Sharpener cycle time
is

1.5

seconds.
oil, disconnect power, remove Brake A342, wipe oil from
and Crank A505. Replace Brake.

2.2

TO

Fill oil cups. Attach Connector A525 to Terminal Pins A523.

Move switch
(International).
Caution: 3 phase motor must turn counter-clockwise when
viewed from rear. (FlexiBand against Blade must rotate from
back to front).

2.3

TO

Machine should be clear of lay and Presserfoot
down on Baseplate
Handle
it. Sharpener
necessary.

If

longer, oil

is

causing Pulley

to

slip.

START

A550 from

"off'

to "on" (USA) or

SHARPEN BLADE (Figure 1)

"B". With motor running, move Tripper

"C"

to

right (facing sharpener) until it latches. Release

will

automatically sharpen entire blade. Repeat if

To

"0"

"A"

remove

should be

458B.

Pulley

to

"I"

1.3 BLADES AVAILABLE

The blades come in three grades and in different shapes for

cutting unusual or difficult materials. The three grades available
are:

ZK - High

retaining its cutting edge for a long time.

BK­ZK

blade but less costly.

TK-

Used only for hard
heavy denim as it

See back
according

Speed Steel...Most popular blade as it wears well

Carbon Alloy Steel... A quality blade less durable than the

Treated High Speed Steel...Retainscutting edge very well.

or

abrasive materials such as fiberglass or

is

very expensive.

cover

for

complete

to

size, grade, shape, and quantity.

list

of

part

numbers

of

blades

Figure 1

2

2.4 TO CUT

Raise Presserfoot A402 above top of lay
Presserfoot Handle A323 and lifting Presserfoot Lift. For Squeeze

23308

Trigger, pull Handle
Enter lay, and lower Presserfoot to top of lay
Presserfoot Trigger. When making turns
advisable to let Presserfoot ride freely on top of lay
down on Presserfoot Handle. When machine
lower Presserfoot to Baseplate. The Presserfoot Leg acts
safety guard for the blade.

towards machine Handle A549.

by

pressing down on

by

in

lay, it

is

sometimes

by

is

not

in

use, always

releasing

pushing

as

Always tighten Knife Locking

machine to prevent damage to Crosshead

Do

not

A513.

run sharpener without blade in machine or

Bolt

and Nut before running

ASJO

and

Gibbs

sharpener will jam.

a

2.5 TO CHANGE FLEXIBANDS (Figures 2 and

a) Disconnect power.
b) Figure

"B".

c) Figure

d)

2:

Push Block

Remove

Pulley"C'

3:

Slip new FlexiBand "B" over Drive Pulley
between Band Plate
forward and slide FlexiBand over it. Release Block

Remove

same manner.

left

"A"

FlexiBand from Block and then from

(lower)

to release right (upper) FlexiBand

"D"

and Blade "E." Push Block

FlexiBand,

and

install

new

Drive

"C

"A"

"A."

one

"and

3)

in

2.

7 TO CHANGE BEVEL WIDTH ON BLADE

(Figure

a)

Run

nectpower.
b) Loosen Screw "A."
c) Insert Bevel Adjusting Tool "B" into Washer

Washer

arrow

Carrier (A374).
d) Tighten Screw
e) Bevel on opposite side

5)

sharpener

on washer and edge width indicator on Band Plate

to

increase

to

lowest position,

or

decrease blade bevel width. Note

"A."

is

adjusted

tum

off motor, discon-

in

same manner.

"C"

and rotate

Figure 5

2.6 TO CHANGE BLADE (Figure

a) Disconnect power and lower Presserfoot Leg.
b) Lay machine on left side.
c) Press and tum Thumbwheel

position.

d)

With

Knife Key
unlock blade.
Raise

e)
f)
g)

h) Holding lower part
i)

Note:
T-shaped

safe

Presserfoot

and

out.
Clean Inserts
of blade.
Slide new Blade up against Knife Locking Bolt.

against Bolt and back against Inserts.
Tighten Nut "C."

Use

only

slot

operation.

"B"

Leg

"E"

with slot cleaning tool or bottom corner

of

genuine

in

shank

"A"

turn

Nut

and

slide Blade

Blade behind edge, push it firmly up

Maimin

for

Blades

optimum

4)

to move Blade to its lowest
"C"

counter

with

clockwise to

"D"

downwards

"Cut-Out"

performance

and
and

2.8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

a)

Daily: Fill oil cups (A547). Use either Maimin Oil22109 or

"30 weight" oil (I.S.O. viscosity grade 220).

quality

b) Weekly:

(l)Sharpener-run

blow out lint and dust with compressed

(2)

Motor-

air

into

eject lint and dust.

c) Every

(1)
Gear Case (A367) and squeeze in a small amount of
22174 to coat gears.
(2)
blow lint and dust from motor coils and armature.

back of motor and side of front housing by fan to

500 hours of operation:

Sharpener-Remove

Motor-

3

to lowest position,

run motor, and point stream of compressed

Cap Screw (A367A) from top of

Remove motor cover and, with compressed air.

tum

off motor. and

air.

Grease

2.9 TO REMOVE SHARPENER FROM MACHINE

(Figure

a)

Run
disconnect power.

b) Figure

of Knife Key
upwards until Tripper Handle snaps back

c)

Remove
Band Plate Guide A393 and remove Guide and Plate.

d) With

holding Brake A342, and remove Brake.

e)

Remove

off

Cover.

f) Remove 3 Nuts A328 and 1 Nut

of sharpener) which hold Drive Housing A327.

g) Pull sharpener forward gently to remove.

6)

sharpener

6:

Disengage Tripper Handle

Screw A390 holding Clamp

3/8" wrench remove 2 Nuts A344 and 2 Washers A343

Screw

to

lowest

position,

"B"

through hole in lower cover and pressing

A3J6

holding Shafts

turn

off

"A"

by inserting handle

to

its

"off'

Plate

A394 against

Cover

A315, and lift

SlOB

(at lower left rear corner

motor

and

position.

2.10 TO ATTACH SHARPENER TO MACHINE

a) Disconnect power.
b) Wipe oil from outer diameter of Crank A505 and Pulley A303.
c) Place sharpener onto 3 mounting

Housing.

d) Add and tighten 3 NutsA328 and Nut

Screws A521 on Front

SlOB

on back of sharpener.

e)

Add

Band Plate Guide A393 and Clamp Plate A394.

f)

Hold Guide against Standard A564 and tighten Screw A390.

g) Lower Presserfoot Leg to Baseplate, connect power, and run

sharpener to its top position. Disconnect power.

h)

Add

Shafts Cover A315.

Add

i)

Brake A342.

2.11 TO SET POSITION OF BAND PLATE
CARRIER A374 (Figure

a)

Run

sharpener

disconnect power.

b) Figure7: Measure distance between Cover

top of

Gear

(2

em) when Screw A363

c)

If

distance

a few turns. Tighten Nut, run sharpener, and measure again.

d) AexiBands A386 must not touch blade A574 when sharpener

is

at top position.

to

highest

Case

"B"

(A367). Maximum distance

is

greater, loosen Nut A366 and lower Screw A363

is

7)

position,

adjusted properly.

turn

off

"A"

motor,

and

(A361) and

is

25/32"

2.12 TO REMOVE MOTOR COVER A579
(Figure 8)

Disconnect Power. Loosen the 3 Screws A580, and slide Motor

Cover off.

3.1

MACHINE TROUBLE SHOOTING

Symptom

1.

Bottom corner

2.

Motor slow in reaching full speed.

3.

Motor binds at one spot.

4.

Motor becomes hot.

5.

Motor rotates wrong way.

6.

Motor does not start.

7.

Terminal Block and/or Connector
becomes very hot.

8.

Machine does not roll freely on table.

of

blade breaks.

Figure 7

Ill. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Possible Cause

a) Inserts (A558) badly worn.
b) Knife strikes throat plate.

wide slot throat plate.
a) Low voltage
b) Three phase:

(1) Fuse out on one phase.

(2) Ground wire incorrectly connected to machine.

a) Crosshead
b) Standard (A564) not in alignment with Crosshead (A510).

Standard (A564) bent.

c)
a) Lint and dust inside Motor Cover (A579).
b) Three phase: one phase not working.
a)

Three

Terminal Block (A522)

a) Connector (A525) not firmly attached to Terminal Pins

(A523).
Switch (A550) defective.

b)
c) Starting

defective.

d) Broken Jumper Wire. (Capacitor to

a) Inserts in Connector (A525) worn. Change Connector.

b) Terminal Pins (A523) worn.

Surface

a)

b) Cushions (A561) in Roller Carriers compressed causing

. Baseplate (A560)

or

wrong voltage.

(A510) and Gibbs (A513) tight.

phase: Wiring incorrect. Change any two wires in

Switch

or

Relay (A540) and/or Capacitor (A543)

of

cutting table not smooth.

to

If

cutting hard materials, use

or

Connector (A525).

Starting

drag on table.

Switch

or Relay)

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