Maimin VS1-8, VS2-8 User Manual

THE

CUTTER'S

EDGE

VARISPEED

STRAIGHT KNIFE

MACHINE SERIAL NO.

DATE

OF

PURCHASE

__________

I

I

INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS LIST

120V: Model VSI-8 (From December 1995, Serial No, AF13-A6L-27825 up)

220V: Model VS2-8 (From August 1995, Serial

No.

AF43-A6M-27469 up)

EDITION 2.8

NOTE: These pages are a supplement to Maimin Straight Knife Instructions

Refer to those lists for
INSTRUCTIONS carefully.

Book #22155

all

information not included in this supplement. In particular, read SAFETY

arid

Parts Lists (Model

_

A)

H.

MAIMIN CO., INC., P.O.BOX 549, ROUTE 341, KENT, CT 06757 USA

TEL: [phone], USA:S00-243-4645, FAX:[phone]

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using your cutting machine, basic safety instructions should always be followed
including the following:

This cutting machine

DANGER--to

1.

Do not install or store this machine in a wet location.

WARNING--to

1.

2.

3.

4.

Use machine only for its intended use as a portable cutting machine.
Turn machine to "OFF"(O) before connecting or disconnecting power cord.
Connect this machine to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
Always disconnect electrical connector from machine when not using it, before servicing it, or
changing blade.

5.

6.

Do not leave machine unattended while it is connected to power outlet.
Do not operate machine with a damaged cord or
take to a qualified serviceman for repairs. Incorrect assembly can cause electric shock when the
machine is used.

7.

8.

9.
1

11.

Keep hands and fingers away from blade and moving parts.
Keep guards in place and in working order,
The knife key and other wrenches must be removed from machine before starting the motor. .

0.

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

reduce the risk

reduce the risk

is

for commercial use only. Read all instructions before using.

of

electric shock:

of

bums, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

if

machine has been dropped. Do not disassemble--

of

machine. free from dust and lint.

SAVE

GROUNDING

This machine must be grounded. In the event
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk
Ground

Shield surrounding the Terminal Pins; this Ground Shield is designed to be used with a Maimin

Grounded Connector, part #458A or 458B.

DANGER

--

Improper connection

Check with a qualified electrician or service man
understood or

Do not modify the Ground

if

in doubt

as

to whether the machine is properly grounded.

Shield provided with this machine.

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

of

malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path

of

electric shock. This machine is equipped with a

See Wiring instructions supplied with the Connector.

of

the Maimin Connector can result in a risk

if

the grounding instructions are not completely

Use correct wire sizes with the Maimin Grounded Connector.
U.S.A only: 1 Phase: Use AWG

16/3

SJ, SJT or SJE

3 Phase: Use AWG 16/4 SJ, SJT or SJE

International: 1 P+N+: Use 3X1,

3 P+: Use

4Xl,

Omm

Omm

CEE (2)

CEE (2)

61

61

of

electric shock.

of

H.

Maimin

Co., Inc. P.O. Box 549

Route

341 Kent,

CT

06757 U.S.A.

Printed in

USA

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO START

I.

Oil crosshead at oil cup.

2.

Attach connector to terminal pins.

3.

Move switch from

11011

to

11 1 11

TO SHARPEN BLADE

A 120V MOTOR:

1 . Remove machine from material.

2.

3.

Lower presserfoot leg to baseplate.
Move switch from position
this position.

4.

5.

Pull sharpener trigger and release
When sharpening cycle

It will return to position " 1

B: 220V MOTOR:

1.

2.

3.

4.

Remove machine from material.
Lower presserfoot leg to baseplate.
Push pushbutton gently and hold
When sharpening cycle

VARISPEED MOTOR INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST

•

to 112

11

and hold

in

11 I 11

it.

is

complete, release switch.

".

in

this position.

is

complete, release pushbutton

1.

DESCRIPTION

The MAIMIN V ARISPEED

is

designed

to

operate on AC current. It has a direct current motor

with a permanent magnet field, controlled by an adjustable speed SCR drive.

2.

3.

VOLTAGE CONNECTION

Connect only

to

voltage shown on nameplate.

NAMEPLATE RATlNGS

Values are for full load conditions.
Do

not use motor for prolonged periods at line currents greater than shown

4. OVERLOAD PROTECTION

The control box

is

fused with a time-delay ceramic-tube fuse; 8 AMP for 120V, 5 AMP for 220V

on

nameplate.

Do not use a larger fuse without consulting Maimin.

5.

MOTOR ROTATION

Remove button plug (Part 446Q) from back ofhousing (Part 15235).

is

Correct rotation

6.

blade)

SLOW START

Your

If

motor rotates in wrong direction, change by reversing black and white wires on control

control is equipped with a circuit for slow starting and controlled acceleration.

delay between the

7.

MAGNETS

Avoid dropping
(About 150% normal). Magnets can only be purchased as part

counter-clockwise looking at end

timl

you turn on the machine and it reaches set speed is normal.

1.

or

sharp blows

to

motor. Demagnetizing occurs only with severe overvoltage.

of

armature. (Bands must rotate away from

of

a magnet and shell assembly.

The short

8.

BRUSHES

Brushes (Part 15237) should be inspected periodically
new brush
speed and load. We suggest inspection brushes every

is

1.250" (31.

75

mm). Minimum operating length

to

insure uninterrupted service. Length

is

0.500" (12. 7 mm). Life depends on

1000 hours.

of

TO INSPECT BRUSHES:

Remove brush cover (Part 15238) and insulator (Part 15239). Depress brush clip (Part 15241). so

to

disengage tabs

as
head screw, remove lug and withdraw brush (Part 15237).

of

clip and remove. Remove roll spring (Part 15240). Loosen Phillips pan

9.

10.

MOTOR BEARINGS

Bearings are lubricated for
32 keep-nuts (Part 857N) and back housing (Part 15235).
armature shaft. To remove front bearing, motor must be disassembled. See Motor Disassembly.

is

After motor

separated from front housing, pull bearing

life.

Rear motor bearing (Part 403) can be replaced by removing four 8-

Using bearing puller, pull bearing

off

armature shaft using bearing puller.

MOTORDISASSEMBLY

In order to disassemble motor, the crank must be removed. Remove sharpener and connecting rod.

of

Insert handle
armature. Disconnect two armature leads (A+
Remove nut for strain relief(Part 465K) and remove cable with quick disconnects. To remove
back housing (Part 15235) from shell and magnet assembly remove four 8-32 kep-nuts (Part
857N).

Pull brushes (Part 15237) out and away from commutator so as not to damage them when pulling
armature from shell and magnet assembly (Part 15354).

With rubber
from front housing

knife key into hole in face

or

plastic headed hammer tap end

of

crank and tap clockwise until crank loosens on

& A-) from control on box (Part 447Z).

of

armature until complete motor separates

CAUTION; Do not lose wave washer (Part 15195) at back housing.

11.

MOTORASSEMBLY
CAUTION:

commutator -end

of

start

Avoid pinching your fingers and scarring commutator or wires. Slide

of

armature through magnets by using the edge

insertion.

of

the ball bearing to guide

off

TROIIBI.E -SHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom

Motor does not run,

off

Lamp

Motor does not run,
Lamp on

Motor top speed
slow or too fast

Motor stalls when cutting

is

too

Possible Cause

I. Blown fuse

2.

Defective switch

3.

Wrong voltage

I. Worn brushes

2.

Loose connection

3.

Defective control

I. Under voltage or over voltage I.&

2.

Wrong setting

I.

Worn brushes

2. Loose connections

3.

Overload

of

control

Actions to Correct

I.

2.

3.
on nameplate.

I. Replace.

2.
attached. Check
on control.

3.

from-A

180Vwhen speed control
"10"; Adjust trim pot to desired

speed.

with control from box. Set knob
at "100"; Adjust MAX trim pot at
desired speed. Set knob at
Adjust trim pot

I. Replace.

2. Check

3.
factory. Limit can be raised by
adjusting CL clockwise.

Replace fuse.
Replace switch.
Connect only

Remove cover with control

Using a DC Volt meter; volts

to

2.

Remove cover

Current limit has been set at

to

voltage shown

all

7 connections

+A should be 90V

to

desired speed.

all

connections.

is

at

"IO";

or

Motor runs at set speed but
does not

button or on p sition
for 120V only

Motor "Cogs" (pulsing or
irregular rotation)

"Sparking" at rear

Repeated fuse blowing

speedip

with push

I

of

motor.

"2"

I. Defective pushbutton 443J

220V only)

(for

2.

Defective switch 443H

(for I20V only)

I. Too much IR compensation

2.

Dust from carbon brushes

I.

Dust from carbon brushes

I. Low voltage

2.

Loose connections

3.

Worn brushes

4.

Defective electronic components

2.

Replace.

I. &

I.

Adjust IR counter clock-wise 30

at a time until cogging stops.

2.

Remove dust from rear housing

with compressed

1.

Remove dust from rear housing

with compressed air.

1.

Check input-should be at least

IOOV

or

218V AC.

2.

Check

all

connections.

3.

Replace

4.

Replace control.

air

co

497P

(1)

]5355

(120V)

15356

(220V)

15357

~-15354

I I (120V)

I &

(220V)

~15238115243

~15242

15235

8-

857N

15345
15346

120V
220V

PARTS LIST

(For parts not shown refer to Straight Knife Parts & Instructions Book)

-MOTOR

SECTION OF VARISPEED

PART NO.

120V

YS1-8
402AD 402AD
403
443H 443A

444B
446P
446Q 446Q
468A
468S
483E
497P

15195

15345 15346

15354

15355

15235

15236 15236

15237

15238

15239 15239

15240

15241

15242

15243

15357 15357

220V

VS2-~

403

443J Pushbutton Switch

444B

446P Screw

468A Thumbwheel Assembly

468S
483E Grommet
497P Support
15195 Wave Washer

15354

15356
15235 Back Housing

15237
15238

15240
15241
15242
15243

DESCRIPTION

Front Housing Only VS-8
Bearing, Front & Rear
Switch

Cable Clamp (3)

8-32 X 1/4 Button Hd.

Plug

Hole

6-32 X 7/8 Soc Hd Cap (2)

Screw

Washer

Motor
Shell & Magnet Assembly
Armature

Brush Terminal Assembly
Brush (Ea)
Brush Cover (2)
Brush Cover Insulator (2)
Roll Spring (2)
Brush Clip (2)
Screw 8-32 X 3/8 PhillipsPan
Screw 10-32 X 1/2 PhillipsPan HD (4)
8-32 /x 7 15/16 Threaded Rod (4)

Soc (3)

Hd

(4)

(Part numbers refer

to

drawing 15345-15346

on

next page)

PARTS LIST - CONTROL SECTION FOR V ARISPEED

PART NO DESCRIPTION

120V
YSl-8
405VA 405VA
405D 40SD
446V 446V
444C 444M
444SA
444U 444U
444W
444X 444X
446F 446F
688A 688B
447G 447G
447N 447N
447Y 447Y
447Z 447Z
465K 46SK

220V
YS2-8

444SB

444W

Terminal Block only
Terminal Block Assembly
Screw
Control
Fuse (8 AMP for

Knob
Bracket
Bracket Cover
Potentiometer
Pilot Light
Fuse Holder
0-Ring
Cover
Box
Strain Relief

#4 X 3/16 Type Pan Hd.

120V;S AMP for 220V)

& Dial Kit

S-444C

ADJUST

(CLOCKWISE

1- I R

COMP

LOAD.

2-

SET
3­4-

MAX

SET

MIN

CURRENT

TRIM

POTS

IN

THE

INCREASE)

INCREASE

TOO MUCH IR-·COMP CAUSES MOTOR

SPEED

SPEED WHILE MANUAL KNOB IS

LIMIT

WHILE

MAY

FOLLOWING ORDER

UNTIL

SPEED

MANUAL KNOB

BE

INCREASED

IS

CONSTANT

IS

AT

IF

MOTOR

TO

HUNT.

AT

MAXIMUM.

MINIMUM.

STALLS.

WITH

INCREASING

TOLERANCE

STATED

UNLESS

x x

x:!:

--

+ NO

+CONNECTION

H.

MAIMIN

PART

NAME

SCHEMATIC FOR

CONNECTION

CO.,

444C

INC.

CONTROL-120V

REVISIONS

DESCRIPTION

2 SHARPEN

~

0

OFF

Tl

Tl

i"

~

~

iJ

'----t-;..\

CONNECTION

443H

T2.

DIAGRAM

SWITCH

444SA

1

eO

I .SWITCH
I

CIRCUITI:III

I

I

I

I

I 2

I.Ar--------~-~-~~~~---,

443H

T5

PZ.

•t

•o

T6

CIRCUIT~2

P3

P2

PI

..

T2

f

ROTATION FROM

BACK

E:ND

~

WHITE

A-

30-90V

BLACK

MOTOR

15345

00

fiOTOR
DISCONNECT
CONNECT
INSULATION
GROUND
RESISTANCE

TESTS:

MOTOR

CONTINUITY

BLACK!

LEAD

STRENGTH

BETWEEN

444C

WHITE

ENDS

1500V-I

UL

73 • 48.1

BLACK

CONTROL 120V

MOTOB

TOGETHER

MIN.

I(:

WHITE=

LEADS

CEE

AND

20•15.1

1.4.Q

FROM

TEST

CIRCUIT

TO

GROUND.

BOARD.

o..w...

Ul.TMAII1!L'"IKIM

a..t'OIIa.-'fl:ll't --..

U.I-A

S-444C

S-444NT

ADJUST
(CLOCKWISE

1~.1

R COMP

LOAD.

2-;!ET

3-

4-

~AX

S;;T

~It:!

CURRENT

TRIM

POTS IN

INCREASE)

INCREASE

TOO

MUCH

~!:EE::O

SP~ED

LIMIT

UNTIL

IR

OMP

WHILE

W!::!ILE

MAY

BE INCREASED

THE

FOLLOWING ORDER,

SPEED

CAUSES

t:16N!.i&L tsN0!2 IS AT t:1AX1Ml./M.

M6NU6L

IS

CONSTANT WITH

MOTOR

KI::,!OB

IS 6T

IF

MOTOR

TO

HUNT.

MINIM\.!~.

STALLS.

INCREASIN~

TOLERANCE

UNLESS

STATED

X X

X:!::

--

X X

:!::

--

ANGLES:!::--

+

MAIM

H.

PART

NAME

SCHEMATIC

DFTM.GML T DATE3·11·86 T CHKR.

DIMENSIONS

NO

CONNECTION

IN

INCHES

·SCALE

IN

FOR

~

CO.,

444M

I

MATERIAL

I

HEAT

I

r

LTR.I

INC.

CONTROL-220V

--

TREAT.

REVISIONS

DESCRIPTION

I

DATE I APP.

443J

SWITCH·~

TI

_,

T1

3W

ITCH

T2.

•o

443A

T2

TS

I.6

P3

P2

P2

P3

Tl

T2

A+

L1

L~

00

+

WHITE

6CH80V

CDNNECTION

ROTATION

BACK END

~

444M

~ROM

MOTOR

15346

CONTROL

2.20V

CONNECTION

443A

DIAGRAM

SWITCH

.tlOTOR

DISCONNECT
CONNECT MOTOR
INSULATION

GROUND

RESISTANCE

TESTS:

BLACKt
STRE

CONTINUITY

WHITE MOTOR

LEAD ENDS

GTH

BETWEEN

TOGETHER

1500V-IMIN.

UL

73

BLACK . WHITE=3.8

LEADS

·

48

.I

FROM
AND TEST TO GROUND.
CEE

CIRCUIT

20·1

.0..

BOARD.

.I

S-444M

BOOK NO. 22118

Straight
with

Flexi-band

Knife

(Mode/A)

SABRE
SABRE

SABRE

30000
20000

10000

Instruction
and

I MACHINE

~ERIAL

NO.

Cutting

Sharpener

Parts

List

Machine

© 1993 H. MAIMIN CO., INC.

When

using your cutting machine, basic safety instructions should always

the following: .

This cutting machine is

DANGER-

1.

Do

not install or store this machine in a wet location.

WARN/

1.

Use machine only for its intended use

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,
changing blade.

5.

Do

not leave machine unattended while it

6.

Do

not operate machine with a damaged cord

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

m~chine

7.

Keep hands and fingers away from blade and moving parts.

8.

Keep guards in place and in working order.

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

NG-

used.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

for

commercial use only.

To reduce the risk

To reduce the risk

"OFF"

(0)

before connecting

of

as

Save These Instructions

Read

all

instructions before using.

electric shock;

of

bums, fire, electric shock,

a portable cutting machine.

or

disconnecting power cord.

is

connected

or

to

power outlet.

if machine has been dropped.

or

injury to persons:

be

followed including

Do

not disassemble

Edition

or

1.4

MAIM IN CO., INC.,

H.

P.O.

Box

549-

Route 341, Kent, Connecticut 06757, U.S.A.

This

machine
for electric
Terminal
See

wiring instructions supplied with

must

current

Pins; this

be

grounded.

to

reduce

Ground

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In

the

event

the

risk

of

electric shock.

Shield is designed

the

Connector.

of

malfunction

to

be

used

This

with a

or

breakdown,

machine

Maimin

grounding provides a

is

equipp~d

Grounded

with a

Connector,

Ground

part

path

of

Shield

number

least resistance

surrounding

458A

or

458B.

the

DANGER

qualified electrician

the

machine

Do

not

Use

correct

U.S.A.

IN1ERNA TIONAL; 1P+N+: Use 3 x

is

modify

wire sizes with

ONLY:

-Improper

or

properly

the

Ground

1 phase:
3 phase:

3P+:

serviceman

grounded.

Shield

the

Maimin

Use

A WG16/3 SJ,

Use A WG

Use

4 x 1, 0

connection

if

the

grounding

provided

Grounded

16/4 SJ,

1,

0

mm

mm

of

the

Maimin

instructions

with this machine.

Connector.

SIT

or

SJE

SIT

or

SJE

CEE

(2)

61

CEE

(2) 61

I. DESCRIPTION

1.1

GENERAL

Your new Maimin Sabre straight knife machine
ready for operation.
electrical outlet of the correct voltage, oil it, and then begin
cutting. The straight knife machine can be used for cutting
various types of materials from a few ply to
of

the machine. However, for best results, it

that the minimum height of the lay be no lower than the bottom

of the cutting blade at its highest position. The Presserfoot Leg

(Key No.
it should be down at all times. The Presserfoot should lie lightly
on top of the lay when cutting
from vibrating.

A403) acts as a protective guardfortheoperatorsothat

It

is

merely necessary to connect it to an

in

order to prevent the material

1.2 FLEXIBANDS AVAILABLE

Three different grits of "FlexiBands" are available for sharp­ening the blade:

Coarse - For hard

Medium

Fine - For sheer fabrics, very soft materials

(Part
(Part

-For
(Part
(Part

(Part
(Part

or

coarse materials
1450­1457-

fine woolens, synthetics and cottons

1451­1458-

1452­1459-

Box of 100)
Box of

500)

Box of

100)

Box of

500)

Box of

100)

Box of

500)

is

delivered

the

full capacity

is

recommended

Connector

are

can

not

completely

result in a risk

understood

of

electric shock.

or

if

in

doubt

Check

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. lflonger, oil
oil, disconnect power, remove Brake
and Crank A505. Replace Brake.

2.2 TO START

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).

A550 from "off'' to "on" (USA)

2.3 TO SHARPEN BLADE (Figure 1)

Machine should be clear of lay and Presserfoot
down on Baseplate
Handle

"C" to right (facing sharpener) until it latches. Release

Sharpener

it.
necessary.

will

automatically sharpen entire blade. Repeat

is

causing Pulley to slip.

A342,

wipe oil from Pulley

"B". With motor running, move Tripper

or

"A"

To

"0"

should be

with a

remove

to "I"

if

1.3 BLADES AVAILABLE

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

ZK

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

retaining its cutting edge for a long time.

BK-

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

ZK

blade but less costly.

TK-

Treated High Speed Steel...Retains cutting edge very

Used only for hard or abrasive materials such
heavy denim

See back cover for complete list
according to size, grade, shape, and quantity.

in

as

it

is

very expensive.

three grades and in different shapes for

well.

as

of

part

fiberglass

numbers

of

or

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 by releasing
Presserfoot Trigger. When making turns in lay, it
advisable to let Presserfoot ride freely on top of lay by pushing
down on Presserfoot Handle. When machine
lower Presserfoot to Baseplate. The Presserfoot Leg acts
safety guard for the blade.

2.5

TO

CHANGE FLEXIBANDS (Figures 2 and

a) Disconnect power.

2:

b) Figure

"B".

Pulley "C:'

c)

Figure

between Band Plate
forward and slide FlexiBand over it. Release Block

d)

Remove

same manner.

Push Block

Remove

FlexiBand from Block

3:

Slip new FlexiBand "B" over Drive Pulley

left

(lower)

towards machine Handle A549.

"A"

to

release right (upper) FlexiBand

"D"

and Blade "E." Push Block

FlexiBand,

by

pressing down on

is

not in use, always

and

then

and

install

is

sometimes

from

Drive

"C

"A."

new

one

as

3)

"and

"A"

in

machine to prevent damage to Crosshead ASJO and Gibbs

A513.

sharpener

a

2.

a)
b) Loosen Screw

c)

d) Tighten Screw
e) Bevel

Always

tighten Knife Locking

Do

not

run sharpener without blade in machine or

Bolt

and

Nut

before running

will jam.

7 TO CHANGE BEVEL WIDTH ON BLADE

(Figure

Run
nectpower.

Insert Bevel Adjusting Tool "B" into Washer "C" and rotate
Washer
arrow
Carrier (A374).

5)

sharpener

on

on

to

lowest position,

"A."

to

increase

washer and edge width indicator

opposite side

"A."

or

decrease blade bevel width. Note

is

adjusted in same manner.

turn

off motor, discon-

on

Band Plate

Figure 5

2.6 TO CHANGE BLADE (Figure

a) Disconnect power and lower Presserfoot Leg.

b) Lay machine on left side.

Press and

c)

position.

d)

With
unlock blade.

e)

Raise
and

f) Clean Inserts

of blade.

g)

Slide new Blade up against Knife Locking Bolt.

h) Holding lower

against Bolt and back against Inserts.

i) Tighten Nut

Note:
T-shaped
safe

operation.

tum

Knife Key

Presserfoot

out.

Thumbwheel

"B"

Leg

"E"

with slot cleaning tool or bottom corner

part

of

"A"

turn

Nut

and

slide

Blade behind edge, push it firmly up

"C."

UseonlygenuineMaiminBladeswith

slot

in

shank

for

optimum

4)

to move Blade to its lowest
"C"

counter

Blade

clockwisE)

"D"

downwards

"Cut-Out"

performance

to

and
and

2.8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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

quality

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

b) Weekly:

Sharpener-

(1)

blow out lint and dust with compressed air.

(2)

Motor-

into

air

eject lint and dust.

c)

Every
(1)

Gear Case (A367) and squeeze in a small amount of Grease

22174
(2)
blow lint and dust from motor coils and armature.

3

back of motor and side of front housing by fan

500

hours

Sharpener-

to

coat gears.

Motor-

220).

run

to

lowest position, turn off motor, and

run motor, and point stream of compressed

to

of

operation:

Remove Cap Screw (A367 A) from top of

Remove motor cover and, with compressed air,

2.9 TO REMOVE SHARPENER FROM MACHINE

(Figure

a)

Run

disconnect power.

b) Figure

of

Knife Key

upwards until Tripper Handle snaps back to its

c)

Remove
Band

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

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.

2.10

TO

a) Disconnect power.
b) Wipe oil from outer diameter of Crank
c)

Place sharpener onto 3 mounting Screws A521 on Front

Housing.

d) Add and tighten 3 Nuts A328and Nut

6)

sharpener

6:

Disengage Tripper

Plate Guide A393 and remove Guide and Plate.

Screw

to

lowest

"B"

through hole in lower cover and pressing

Screw A390

A3J6

position,
Handle"

holding

holding Shafts

Clamp

SlOB

(at lower left rear corner

turn

off

motor

A"

by inserting handle

"off'' position.

Plate

A394 against

Cover

A315,

and

ATTACH SHARPENER TO MACHINE

A505 and Pulley A303.

SlOB

on back

of

sharpener.

and

lift

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

i)

2.11

Shafts Cover A315.

Add

Brake A342.

TO SET POSITION OF BAND PLATE
CARRIER A374 (Figure 7)

a)

Run

sharpener

disconnect power.

b) Figure?: 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) FlexiBands A386 must not touch blade A574 when sharpener

is

at top position.

to

highest

Case

"B"

is

greater, loosen NutA366 and lower Screw A363

position,

( A367). Maximum distance

is

adjusted properly.

turn

off

motor,

"A"

(A361) and

is

25/32"

and

2.12 TO REMOVE MOTOR COVER A579
(Figure

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

8)

Figure 6

3.1

MACHINE TROUB E SHOOTING

Symptom

1. Bottom corner of blade

3.

Motor binds at one spot.

4.

Motor becomes hot.

5.

Motor rotates wrong wa .

6.

Motor does not start.

7.

Terminal Block and/or C nnector
becomes very hot.

8.

Machine does not roll freely on table.

A

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 or wrong 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).
c)

Standard (A564) bent.
a) Lint and dust inside Motor Cover (A579).
b) Three phase: one phase not working.
a) Three phase: Wiring incorrect. Change any two wires in

Terminal Block (A522)

a) Connector (A525) not firmly attached to Terminal

(A523).
b) Switch
c)

Starting Switch

defective.

d)

Broken Jumper
a) Inserts in Connector (A525) worn. Change Connector.
b) Terminal
a) Surface
b) Cushions (A561) in Roller Carriers compressed causing

Baseplate

(A510) and Gibbs (A513) tight.

(A550) defective.

or

Relay (A540) and/or Capacitor (A543)

Wire.

(Capacitor

Pins (A523) worn.

of

cutting table not smooth.
(A560) to drag on table.

If

cutting hard materials, use

or

Connector (A525).

to

Starting

Switch

Pins

or Relay)

4

3.2 SHARPENER TROUBLE SHOOTING

Symptom

1.

No

bevel

on

one side of blade.

2.

Sharpener runs but bands do not rotate.

3.

Sharpener does not run but bands rotate.

4.

Sharpener does

5.

Band

cut off by blade.

not

run, bands do not rotate.

Possible Cause

a) Broken Torsion Spring (A382,A388).

Band

b)
c)
(A381, A387).

a) Square Shaft
b) Retaining Ring (A338) missing.
c)

a) Keeper

b)

c)

a)

b)
c)
d) Cluster

a)

Plates (A381, A387) do not pivot freely.

Bands do

Clamp

Boat

Diamond Shaft ( A356) worn.

Presserfoot Leg (A403)
Oil

Retaining Ring (A320) missing.

Band

not

cross due to interference

Gear

(A336) broken.

(A

364)

out

of position.

Plate (A334) loose.

(A333) worn.

not

on

Crank (A505) and/or Pulley (A303).

Gear

(A332) broken.

Plate (A387) defective.

down completely.

of

Band Plates

6.

Block (A397) falls off during band changing.

7.

Block (A397) pivots, twisting band.

8.

Sharpener runs slowly.

9.

Sharpener overruns top position.

10.

Sharpener runs continuously.

11.

Sharpener runs only when Tripper Handle

12.

Sharpener jams.

13.

Presserfoot Leg (A403) does not move freely.

is

held.

a) Retaining Ring (A398) missing.
a) Stud (A383) broken.

Oil

on

a)

b) Band
c)
d) Dirt in Cartridge (A318).
e) Bent Link (A346).
f)
g)

a) Screw (A363) too
a)
a)

b) Worn

a) Sharpener
b) Boat (A333) broken.
c)
d) Standard (A564) bent.
e) Nylon Washer (A360A) broken.

a) Sharpener not at top position.
b) Dirt in Leg Guide (A354).
c)
d)

Crank (A505) and/or Pulley (A303).

Plate Guide (A393) too tight against Standard (A564).

Worn Pulley (A303).

Worn Push Rod Cam (A314) and/or Tripper (A350).

Add

Grease 22174 to Band Plate Carrier Gears (A374).

low.

Screw

(A363)

too low-less than

Pin (A348) broken.

Push Rod Cam (A314) and/or Tripper (A350).

run

without knife in machine.

Diamond Shaft (A356) bent.

Brake (A342) too close to Pulley.
Presserfoot Leg (A403) bent.

1"

above Gear

Case

(A367).

14.

Presserfoot Leg does not hold.

15. Safety not working.

16.

Bands

touch

blade

in

top

position.

17.

Bevel very wide

on

both sides of blade.

a) Lock
b) Presserfoot Handle Spring (A322) broken.

c)
d) Screw (A324) loose.

a) Leg Guide (A354) broken.
b) Link (A346) bent.

a) Screw (A363) too high.
b) Cams (A515, A516) too high, broken or bent.

a) Worn
b) Band

5

(A330) loose on Shaft (A325).

Teeth worn on Lock (A330).

Band

Plate Guide (A393) too tight.

Plates (A387, A381).

A315B

MODEL A

A315A

SHARPENER

\

A300

A354

A356 Diamond Shaft Assembly

Part

No. Description

23093D
23093E
23093F
23093K
23093L
23093M
23093R
23093S
23093T
23093U
23093V

23093W
23093X
23093Y

Diamond Shaft 6H
Diamond
Diamond
Diamond

Diamond
Diamond
Diamond
Diamond Shaft 11M
Diamond
Diamond Shaft 14H
Diamond
Diamond
Diamond
Diamond

Shaft 6M
Shaft 6L
Shaft 8H
Shaft 8M
Shaft 8L
Shaft

llH

Shaft

llL

Shaft 14M
Shaft 14L
Shaft lOH
Shaft 10M

A403

A400

A401

A395A404~

A402

A394

SQUEEZE

23323~

l2

TRIGGER

ASSEMBLY (23309)

23303

6

KEY

NO.

A300
A301
A302

A303
A303A
A305

A308

A309

A310
A311
A312
A2·13
A314

A314A
A315

A3,15A
A315B

A315C

A316

A317
A318
A319

A320
A322

A323
A324
A325

A326
A327

A327A
A328

A329
A330
A332
A333
A334
A335
A336

A337
A338

A339

A340

A341

A342

A343

A344

A345

A346

A346A

A348

A349

A350

A351

A353

A354

A355

A356

A356A

A356B

A357

A358

A359

PART

NO.

838N
23298
23299

1498
23300
23196

839W

23234

23066
23067
23036
23267
23005
402BL
23229E
23229C
23229D
402BL
402BQ
402BJ
402BW
23302
23056
23332

23334
481F

23192
23017
23219
492
23047
490
23049
23053
23274
510A
510B
23252
23271
23050
23189T
23119A
23120
23259
23203
23273
1277
23330
23251
23019
23031
23200
23007
510B
23016
23284
23289
23328
23011A
840D

23013
23190
23054

23258

23217
23325
23122

23093D-Y
23286

23287
23008
23007
23267

DESCRIPTION

1/4-20 Hex

Nut,
Washer

.250 X 1.500 X .06
Pulley Wheel
Pulley only A360A
Pulley
Worm Shaft
Washer, .32 X 1/2 X 1/32
Retaining Ring,
Spring Pin, 7/64 X 1/2 A363
Worm A364
Push
Spring
Cam
Tapered Plug
Tapered Shafts Cover,
Shafts
Shafts Cover,
Tapered Plug
Tapered Plug #10 (for 23229E) A370
Tapered Plug
Tapered Plug #16 (for 23229E) A372
Shafts Cover Gasket 1 0",
Screw,
Screw, 1/4 X
23229E) A376
Lockwasher, .263 X .365 X
23229E)
Screw,
Cartridge w/Worm
Spring
Retaining Ring, 5555-23 A382
Trigger Spring
Presserfoot
Screw, 5/16 X 3/8 Set
Shaft
Tripper Handle
Drive Housing with Bushings
Screw, 10 X 1/2 Socket Set Cup
Nut, 10-32 Hex
Nut, 1
Screw, 8 X 5/8 Socket Hd. Cap
Lock
Cluster Gear
Boat
Keeper Plate
Screw, 6 X 1/4
Square Shaft Gear
Gear Block with Bushings
Retaining Ring,
Spacer
Screw,
Screw, 6 X 5/8 Socket Cap
Spring
Brake
Washer, 13/64 X 7/16 X 1/32

Nut, 1 0-32 Hex

Retaining Ring, 5144-25

Link Assembly
Washer, .257 X 9/16 X 1/32
Tripper
Tripper Pin Only

Retaining Ring, 5555-12

Spring Pin, 3/32 X 5/16
Tripper

Screw, 6 X

Screw, 4 X 3/8

Leg Guide w/Leg Keeper

Leg

Guide
Screw, 6 X 1/4 Loc-Wel Button Hd.
Socket Cap
Diamond Shaft Assy.(see
Screw,
14"

Machines Only

Washer, Nylon,

Spring
Washer, 13/64 X 7/16 X 1/32
Spring

(1)

Wheel Assembly

5100-31

Rod

Pin, 1/16 X 3/8

#181

Cover,10", 11" A368

14" A369

#181
#241

1/4

X 1/2 Socket Cap A374

3

2

/•

Socket Cap (for A375

1/4

X 3/8 Shoulder

Handle

0-32 Socket

w/

Keeper Plate 23120 A390

(2)

5108-50

10 X

3/4

Slot Set Flat Pt. A394

(2)

Pin w/840D

1/8

Socket Set Cup

Assy,

Squeeze

(4)

10 X 1/2 Button Hd. Soc. Cap

14" Machines Only

Pin, 1/16 X 3/8

Always

Give

Order

(2)

6", 8" A367A

11

",

14" A373

.078 (for

(2)

& Pulley

(3)

(2)

(2)

Trigger Only

Chart

Pg.6)

Machine

SERIAL NUMBER

By PART NUMBER -

PARTS

7

LIST

KEY

NO.

A360

A361

A362

A365
A366
A367

A369A
A371

A377
A378
A379
A380
A381

A383
A384
A385
A386

A387
A388
A389

A391
A391A
A392
A393

A395
A396
A397

A398
A399
A400

A401
A402
A403

A404

Not

PART

NO.

23211A
223211C
232110
23320
23321
23244 Cover
23303
23226
23290
23212 Clamp w/23263
23263
824T
836N
23275
436S
23086
23091
23091A
23210
23086
23208
23209
23276
23261
23084
23098
23099
23097
23227
23165
23110
23115
23116
23117
1450
1451
1452
1457
1458
1459
23164
23109
23223
23019
802S
402BJ
23225
23250
23272
23282
23249
23114
23293
23111
23280
23281
23288
23112
23316
23318
23319
23013
23040
23042B
23042D
23042H
23042F
23042G
23013

SQUEEZE TRIGGER ASSEMBLY (23309)

23122

23303
23307
23308
23323

309G
481F

When

Ordering

Key

Number

DESCRIPTION

Shaft,

Square
Square Shaft,

Square Shaft1 14"
Washer, Nylon, Square Shaft
Screw, 6 X 3/8 Button Hd. Socket Cap

Cover, Squeeze Trigger Only
Screw, 6 X1/4 Socket Hd. Cap
Screw, 10 X 1-1/2 Fillister Hd.

Screw,
Screw, 6 X 3/8 Socket Cap
Kepnut,
Gear Case with Bushings
Gear Case Grease Screw
Bearing, flanged .252 X .377 X 1/4
Bearing, flanged .252 X .377 X 1/2
Bearing, Left Driven Gear
Drive Gear
Bearing, flanged .252 X .377 X
Driven Gear, left
Driven Gear, right

Plate Carrier w/Bushings & Studs

Band
Washer, 3/16 X 1/2 X 3/64
Screw, 10 X 1/2 Socket Hd. Cap
Rubber Tire
Drive Pulley
Screw, 4 X
Retaining Ring

Plate, right

Band
Spring, Torsion, right
Stud, 1/8 X 1-1/8
Spring
Spring
FlexiBand, Coarse
FlexiBand, Medium
FlexiBand,
FlexiBand,
FlexiBand, Medium ­FlexiBand, Fine -

Plate, left

Band
Spring, Torsion, left
Eccentric
Screw, 6 X 5/8 Socket Cap
Screw, 6 X 3/16
Tapered Plug
Washer(2)
Band Plate Guide, 6", 8"

Plate Guide, 1 0",

Band

Plate Guide, 14"

Band
Clamp Plate
Stud,

Idler Pulley
Pulley, Idler, w/Bushing
Block(2)
Block w/ldler Pulley, left
Block

w/ldler Pulley, right
Retaining Ring, 5144-12
Screw, 8 X 1/2 Button Hd.
Lockwasher, #4
Screw,
Lock Nut,
Spring Pin, 3/32 X 5/16
Pressertoot, 6", 8", 10",
Presserfoot
Presserfoot
Presserfoot
Presserfoot
Presserfoot
Spring Pin, 3/32 X 5/16

Screw, 6 X 1/4 Button Hd.
Cover, Squeeze Trigger Only
Spring
Squeeze Trigger Handle Assembly
Locknut
Brass Washer
Screw,

Parts.

6", 8"

1 0", 11"

10 X 1/2 Slot Set Flat Pt.

10-32 Hex

(2)
(2)

1/8

Soc. Set Flat Pt.
5100-25

Pin, 3/32 X 1/4
(2)

Fine­Coarse-

Stud

(2)

#241

#4

X 3/8 Socket Head Cap

#4-40 Hex

Leg
Leg w/Lift
Leg w/Lift
Leg w/Lift
Leg w/Lift

10-24

1/4

X 3/8 Shoulder

(4)

-100/box

-100/box

1 00/box

500/box

Pan

Hd.

(2)

Split

w/Lift

(2)

(2)

500/box

500/box

(2)

11

(2)

(2)

11",14"
824A­824A­824A-1 0"

824A-

824A-

"

(2)

(4)

(2)

1/4

(2)

6"

8"

11

14"

"

THIS

t:UTI'/SR'S

ISDGIS

SHEET

NO.

22180

SABRE

2000

FOR

MOTOR

AND

3000

CODES

MOTOR CODES REFER

IN

SERIAL NO. BOX ON NAMEBAND AS SHOWN

MOTORS

AP1, AP2,

AP3,

AP4,

TO

WITH

APB,

AR1,

FIRST 3

STANDARD

OR

c!'!!..•..!M!N-

1

AR2,

4 DIGITS

AR3,

ASSEMBLIES

AR4,

ARB,

ONLY

~

--~/

A5721k

A574

A

56

H. MAIMIN CO., INC., P.O. BOX

A568

~A570

~A567

549-

Route 341, Kent, Connecticut 06757, U.S.A.

PARTS

LIST

KEY
NO.

A500

A501
A502
A503
A504
A505

A506
A507
A508
A509

A510

A511

A512

A513

A514
A515
A516
A517

A519
A520
A521
A522
A523
A524

A525
A526 458K
A527
A528
A529 402AB
A529A
A531
A532
A533

A534
A535
A536

A539
A540
A541
A542

A543

A544
A545 15277 Armature Assembly, Sabre 2000

PART NO.

SABRE

2000

412A

412B
412C
413W 413W
415
414
415N
413BX
413CX
413DX

404E
403 403 Bearing #203 A556 425A 425A
416
411A
411
411P
409A
409C
23226
23151
23152
419U Motor

802S 802S
402L 402L Oil
23230
405
406 406 Terminal Pin
405PE 405PE Fibre Cover
458B 458B Current Connector

408

4070
402BG 402BG

468J 468J Thumbwhee w/Shaft
468C 468C
4680
468A
468S 468S
497P 497P Support Washer
400K 400K
15260 Shell & F:sld Assembly, SABRE 2000

365A
15264 15264

15288
15266 15266
15262 15262 Capacitor
15079

15261 15261

SABRE

3000

412A
412B
412C Connecting Rod - L

415 Crank
414 Crank Bearing A549
415N Crank Nut A550
413BX Crank w/413W, 414, 415-H A551 464R 464R
413CX Crank w/413W, 414, 415-M A552
4130X Crank w/413W, 414, 415-L A553 410 410
404E

416 Knife
411A
411
411P
409A Screw, 8 x
409C
23226
23151 Cam, Right
23152 Cam, Left

419F Motor

23230
405

458K

408
4070
402A8

4680
468A

15283
365J
15288

15076

Connecting Rod - H
Connecting Rod - M A546

Bearing Lock

Retaining Ring A554 410N

T-SiotLock A558 428B
Crosshead w/411 P
Wrist Pin 428G 428G

Gibbs, pair 428M 428M
Screw, 6 x

Hd.(4) A562 436

(4)

Hd.
Screw,

Guard
Screw, 10 x
Terminal Block with Pins

Ground
Screw, 8 x 1% Flat Hd.
Top Handle
Front Housing w/23230

Tapered Plu? #7-S

Spring
Thumbwheel Support
Thumbwheel Assembly
Screw,

Fan
Shell & Field Assembly, SABRE 3000

Starting Switch, SABRE 2000
Starting Switch, SABRE 3000
Screw, 8-32 x 1
Washer
Screw, 8-32 x

Capacitor
Capacitor 270 mfd - Sabre 3000
Back Housing

DESCRIPTION

Pin A548 466G

Bolt & Nut A557 427S

3/4

Fillister Hd.

1f4

Socket Hd.

Bolt, 8-32 x
Bolt, 8-32 x

6 x

J/,

Binding Hd.

6

"'is

Flat Pt. Soc. Set

(2)

Shield A566

6 x

"'is

Socket Hd.

V.

3

/a

x .175 x .035

3fs

Phillips Pan Hd.

Clamp

161

mfd-

(6)

(2)

4112

Hex Washer

43/4

Hex Washer 440M

(2)

(3)

(2)

Phillips Pan Hd.

(2)

Sabre 2000

(3)

KEY SABRE SABRE

NO. 2000 3000

A547

A559 428T 428T
A560

A561

A563
A564

A565

A567 436S 436S Screw, 10 x %2M Hd.
A568 431B 431B Shaft, Short
A569 802S 802S Screw, 6 x
A570 802S 802S Screw, 6 x
A571

A572 431A 431A
A573 457 457 Knife Key
A574
A575 403 403 Bearing #203
A576
A579 302QB Motor over, ABRE 2000

(2)

A580 23122 23122 Screw, 6 x
A581
A582 483G
A583
A584 15267 15267 Screw, 8-32 x
A585

PART NO.

441S 441S
402BO 402BO Oil Cup
402B 402B Oil Cup Assembly with Tube

464P 464P Contoured Handle wiBushing

443

818S 818S Screw, 6 x

4280
428H 428H

429C
440L 440L
436K

440J 440J Swivel Adaptor Ring
436S
424BS 424BS Standard ­4240S
424GS 424GS
424HS 424HS
424MS 424MS Standard - 14"
430

426A 426A
4268
426C 426C
426E 426E V Throat
426F 426F

433A 433A Spring, Lip

15195

309F 309F Lockwasher,
15265 15265
15268 15268

15282 Armature Assembly,

466G Cover,
443 Switch

410N

427S
428B
4280

429C

436K
436
440M

436S
4240S

430
4268

15195

302QM Motor Cover, SABRE 3000

483G

Screw,

6 x

Switch Box

Shield
Screw,

8 x 112

Nut

(2)

Bolt,

3fs

x
Screw, 10
Insert for
Insert for
Insert for
Insert for Standard ­Insert for Standard
Insert Screw
Baseplate with Rollers & Lip
Swivel
Rubber Cushion
Roller Carrier Assembly
Swivel Roller Assembly (Rear)

Screw, 10 x
Standard-

Standard
Standard

Lip

Throat
Throat Plate
Throat

VThroat

Shaft, Long
Blade (see back cover)

Loadi~

Terminal Strip

Spacer, Starting Switch
Spacer, Terminal Strip

Standard­Standard­Standard-1 0"

Baseplate with Rollers & Lip

-10"

- 11"

Plate-

Plate, Wide

Plate­Plate-

Sprin~

DESCRIPTION

Sabre 3000

Fillister Hd.

6

Flat Hd.

Fillister Hd.

Button Hd.

3fs

Flat Hd. Soc.

-14"

o/32

M Hd.

6",

8"

11

Slot-

6",

8"

10",

Binding Hd.

6

Binding Hd.

6

Button Hd.

(3)

%Phillips

3!4

x

V.

8"
6"

3,1,
3

/,

5

,1,

v.

-10",

#6

(3)

8"
6"

11

"

",

14"

11

",

(3)

(2)

Pan Hd.

(2)

(2)

6",

14"

(2)

(6)

8", 1 0"

(2)

H.

P.O. BOX

Always

549-

Give

Machine

Order

MAIMIN

By

SERIAL

PART

NUMBER

NUMBER-

When

Ordering

Not

Key

Number

CO.,

ROUTE 341, KENT, CONNECTICUT 06757, U.S.A.

PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Printed in U.S.A.

Parts.

INC.

MPS2, 3/0991

BLADES AVAILABLE

Shape & Application Grade Quantity

REGULAR

~

2

For general purpose cutting

LONG

~

TEFLON COATED

For synthetics

"'

For hard

and general purpose cutting

or

loosely woven materials,

~

ZKL Each

~

ZKL

BK

TK

Dozen

Dozen

Each
Dozen

Each
Dozen

Size & Part Number

6"

30012

30084 30088
30085 30089

30344 30348
30345 30349

30100 30102 30106
30101 30103 30107

8"

30014

10"

30016

30098
30099

30356
30357

11"

30092
30093

30352
30353

14"

30094
30095

30354
30355

WAVE

~

For synthetics and plastics

Note: There

PLEASE ORDER BY PART

P.O.

is

a different part number for single blades and boxes of one dozen

H.

BOX

MAIMIN

549-

PHONE:

NUMBER

ROUTE

(203)

USA:

ZK

341,

KENT,

927-4601

(800)

Each 30174
Dozen

30175 30179

CO.,

30178

(12).

INC.

CONNECTICUT 06757,

FAX:

(203)

927-4703

243-4645

U.S.A.

AP03933

Printed

in

•

U.S.A.