Whirlwind 216, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...0 Volts 13 Amps 25 Amps MATERIAL FLOW 2 1 4 cast iron table top ACCESS DOOR WITH AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC INTERLOCK 4 INCH EXHAUST FITTING IN BACK SPECIFICATIONS Blade Size 20 x 1 Bore Blade Speed Approx 3 165 RPM Cycle Speed Up to 40 I Minute Air Cylinder 2 x 12 C F M Approx 1 96 SCFM 12 65 Table Height 36 3 4 Inches Floor Space 26 x 33 1 2 Inches Made With Pride in the U S A CAPACITY 1 x 18 2 x 16 3 x...

Page 3: ... Adjustment of Valves Page 07 Instructions for Changing V Belts Page 08 Suggested Maintenance Page 08 Warranty Page 09 Assembly Drawing Page 10 Diagram of Cylinder Page 12 Final Assembly Checklist Page 13 Brochure Model 216 Cut Off Saw Page 15 Material Handling Equipment Flyer Page 16 Safety Guide for Carbide Tipped Blades Page 17 Specifications on Compressed Air Filter I Regulators Page 18 Specif...

Page 4: ...t 9 AVOID awkward operations and hand operations where a sudden slip or loss of balance could cause your hand to move into the blade area 10 DO NOT work with lumber that is too large or too small to handle safely 11 Make all adjustments to machine with air and electrical power OFF 12 DISCONNECT the saw from all power sources air and electrical and wait for blade to come to a COMPLETE STOP before m...

Page 5: ...d raw materials were used in its construction Like any quality tool it must be properly maintained to perform at its best The operator s manual gives instructions on a few pre operational tests These tests should be performed at the beginning of each shift If any malfunction is noted it should be corrected immediately Numerous safety devices are installed on this machine for the protection of your...

Page 6: ...t Amps __ 26 or 460 3 25 13 3 Connect air line to the air cut off valve on the machine table top 1 4 female pipe thread Pressure gauge on the regulator should read 90 PSI CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITH LESS THAN 60 PSI This machine is equipped with a filter regulator and coalescing filter system for incoming air DO NOT ADD OIL TO THE AIR SYSTEM The air cut off valve is provided so that when t...

Page 7: ...rning the height adjustment knob This is the cast aluminum knob located just behind the guard clamp Turn the knob clockwise to decrease the size of the opening To increase the size of the opening turn the knob counter clockwise This adjust ment is quick and easy when air to the machine is off 7 After adjusting the guard I clamp height turn the air cut off valve to the ON position Verify there is n...

Page 8: ...A 1 inch wide fence insert can only be used in combination with the standard fence SMX 38A Two 1 4 20 x 1 long socket head cap screws are required for attachment SMX 40A 1 2 inch wide fence insert can be used alone in combination with thestandard fence or combined with the standard fence and another 2 inch or 3 inch insert Three 3 8 16 x 1 long hex head bolts and special thick washers are required...

Page 9: ...hine re starts by depressing start stop button A Check wires to start stop switch B Check wires to door interlock switch C Follow these wires to box and check connections at box NOTE 1 Closely examine all rubber seals for damage while disassembling valves 2 Repair kits are available for cylinder and pilot valve 3 Do Not allE lw sawdust or any foreign matter to enter valves or hoses while the machi...

Page 10: ...cle speed is adjusted by two alien cap adjustment screws located on the pilot valve The upper screw adjusts the speed of the cylinder expanding The lower screw adjusts the speed of the cylinder contracting The speed of this expansion and contraction should be equal The model 216 saw should be adjusted to cycle 40 times per minute without lumber under the guard When the saw is cutting lumber cycle ...

Page 11: ...d reassemble If desired an extra set of V belts can be looped around the yoke and tied out of the way This will make the next belt change much easier 7 Pulleys must be parallel within 1 32 of an inch 9 V belt tightness should be 5 32 inch deflection with three 3 pounds of pressure 10 Note Improper alignment or tension will result in excessive wear on V belts or bearings Suggested Maintenance 1 Che...

Page 12: ...r establishes Disclaimer that the product was properly installed maintained and operated within the limits of normal usage Any defective part shall be returned promptly to Whirlwind Inc upon discovery of a defect This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties of any kind and any other representat ons or warranties whether expressed or implied including any implied warranties of merchantability o...

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Page 17: ...et uaambly AllmOYI popp91 assembly poppet rn spring 1 1 inMrt and Ila o rings S Clffll and car lully inspec partS tcr wear or dammga If raplacamw is necessary use parts from sl l C t ld s 6 Lubncate o ring ano v paclung IUls wiltl grnse ft und in HNice lci s Tl IRUST KNOB WASHER SF RING GUIDE AO JUSTING SCREWASSY VENT SE AL CONTl IOL S NG RELIEVING ONLY DIAPHRAGM COLLAR TOP ASSEMBLY 0 RING 0 RING ...

Page 18: ...in salt laden atmospheres Consult the fac ory for specific recommendations where these conditicns exist TO CLEAN POLYCARBONATE BOWLS USE MILD SOAP AND WATER ONLY DO NOT use cleansing agents such as acetone ben ene ca rbcn tetrachloride gasoline toluene e c which are ama ng to this plas ic ISSUED August 2000 Supersedes February 2000 ECHI 27llO Application Limits These products are intended fo r use...

Page 19: ... lilter locauon as dcse as possible to the equipment being proteeted and upstream of any pressure regulator 4 Install filter so nat air nows in tie direc ion of arrow on tlcdy Install filter vertcally with bowl drain mechanism at the bottom Free moisrure will thus drain into the sump quiet zone at tne bonom of the bowl I Operation and Service 1 Seth tree moisture and solids are removed automatical...

Page 20: ...ol or if undue vibration is experienced do not continue the cut turn off all power and correct the condition 7 l eep body and clothing well clear of all cutting tools and other moving parts while the machine is in operation Use work holding fixtures and mechanical feed devices in all possible cases When cutting material of such size shape or type that it necessitates close approximation to the cut...

Page 21: ... stop rotating by themselves do not attempt to stop their rotation yourself unless a brake is specifically provided for that purpose on the machine and make any necessary COl rections Go through a111teps noted in paragraph 3 just above before you TURN THE MACHINE POWER ON Press the start button and allow the machine to operate at 4 All cracked saws shall be removed from service Department of Labor...

Page 22: ...ned and the Plant Super intendent or a company official approves the credit Any parts which are sent out as warranty replacements will be billed at the normal rate Price of the part will be credited to the customer when the part is returned to Whirlwind Inc and if the part is deemed as being under warranty All freight costs are the responsibility of the customer Any signs of abuse misuse etc will ...

Page 23: ...if A and B are simultar eously operated within 5 seconds or less of each other If he operator actuates only one pushbutton either A or S or if ooth A and B are actuated but at an in a al greater tl ar 5 seccncs output S will not appear Output S is regenerated by supply P Output S will therefore disappear if supply P is cut off Output S will disappear if either A or B is released 2 Control Panel Pr...

Page 24: ...used in Whirlwind saws Things like chrome moly spindles and heavy steel spindle housings keep Whirlwind saws accu rate for years We also run each and every Whirlwind machine for 4 hours prior to shipment This sort of atten tion to detail keeps Whirlwind at the top CAPACITY The Whirlwind Model 216 will cut full dimen sion 1 x 18 2 x 16 3 x 14 4 x 12 5 x 10 6 x 8 Various fence configurations are req...

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