ATech Machine CRATER-600 A, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 Operating and Safety Instructions CRATER 600 A AUTOMATIC STRAIGHT UPCUT SAW User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ntioned phone fax or e mail address Technical labels with the model description of the machine are fixed onto the front side of each machine The machine s serial number and manufacturing year are stipulated on the technical label 2 MACHINE S DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE OF USE 2 1 MACHINE S DESCRIPTION Automatic upcut saw with circular saw blade for serial cutting of PVC aluminum and wooden profiles in...

Page 3: ...e with the manufacturer and or your ATECH dealer Machine model Machine s serial number Voltage and frequency Name of dealer where machine was purchased Date of purchase Description of the machine fault Average daily operation period Note for safety reasons the motor does not start unless the upper protective cover is closed ...

Page 4: ... Operating and Safety Instructions 2 2 TECHNICAL FEATURES Technical Features Imperial CRATER 06A 600 5 5 HP 220V 440V 60Hz D 24 d 1 2 3000 rpm 90 120 psi 1 CFM 39 x38 x57 1 232 lb 2 3 CUTTING DIAGRAM mm ...

Page 5: ...f defects SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRIC AND PNEUMATIC SUPPLY CONNECTIONS For safety reasons the air pressure safety switch located on the panel deactivates all pneumatic components in case that the air pressure drops below 4 Bar If the air pressure is lower than 4 Bar the saw blade and pneumatic clamps will not operate 3 SAFETY 3 1 SAFETY INFORMATION The symbols shown hereunder are necessary to be read ...

Page 6: ...es which cover national and international safety directives 3 2 2 It is the task of the employer to warn his staff against accident risks to train them on prevention of accidents to provide for necessary safety equipment and devices for the operator s safety 3 2 3 Before starting to work with the machine the operator should check the features of the machine learn all details of the machine s opera...

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Page 8: ...in accordance with the stipulated values 3 3 4 Don t place your hands between parts in motion 3 3 5 Use protective eye glasses and ear plugs Don t wear oversize clothes and jewels These can be caught by moving parts 3 3 6 Keep your working place always clean dry and tidy for accident prevention and safe operation 3 3 7 Use correct illumination for the safety of the operator ISO 8995 89 The Lightin...

Page 9: ...rk properly All conditions have to be fulfilled in order to ensure proper operation of your machine Damaged protective parts and equipment have to be replaced or repaired properly by the manufacturer or dealer 3 3 18 Don t use machines with improper functioning buttons and switches 3 3 19 Don t keep flammable combustive liquids and materials next to the machine and electric connections 4 TRANSPORT...

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Page 11: ...nsions of the machine are stipulated in the Dimensions page Page 7 The ground where the machine will be placed should be even solid enough to bear the weight of the machine 5 1 2 At our upcut saw CRATER 600 A all parts are delivered by the manufacturer ready for use Figure 6 ...

Page 12: ...ustment Knob saw blade 11 Motor Start Stop 12 Double Hand Cutting Start 13 1 Vertical Clamp Pressure Display 13 2 Vertical Clamp Pressure Adjustment 13 3 Vertical Clamp Speed Adjustment 14 Main Switch 15 Emergency Stop 16 1 Horizontal Clamp Speed Adjustment 16 2 Horizontal Clamp Pressure Adjustment 16 3 Horizontal Clamp Pressure Display 17 Vertical Clamp Switch 18 Horizontal Clamp Switch 19 Cuttin...

Page 13: ...ade rotates in reverse direction the socket connections have to be checked and re connected properly If the saw blade rotates in reverse direction it will cause danger for the operator and the equipment To correct the rotation direction of the saw blade insert the electric power socket of the machine to the 3 phase slot which has been prepared before and follow these instructions 1 Press the Motor...

Page 14: ...y qualified personnel after unplugging the machine and disconnecting the air supply first 6 8 5 Ensure that the machine has been cleaned tested and maintain before starting to operate 6 8 6 Check the safety devices power cable and moving parts regularly Don t operate the machine before having replaced defective safety devices or faulty parts 6 8 7 Never replace the saw blade before unplugging firs...

Page 15: ...er and outer sharp edges of the carbide tipped circular saw blade ensures high quality clean cutting results Use the rising speed adjustment knob on the control panel to adjust the saw blade rising speed Start the machine by pressing the Motor Start button Press the Saw Blade Up button Set the rising speed of the saw blade at idle operation Turning the knob clockwise increases the rising speed tur...

Page 16: ...t start unless the main frame front cover is closed NOTE The main frame front cover and the rear panel cover can be open only during maintenance and cleaning of the machine During this work switch the MAIN SWITCH to 0 before opening the cover 8 1 5 Ensure clamping of the work piece by the vertical horizontal pneumatic clamps pressing the clamp button on the machine 8 1 6 Start the machine by press...

Page 17: ...button under the conditioner 8 2 ADJUSTING THE AIR PRESSURE 8 2 1 Pull the adjustment button of the conditioner upwards a Turning the adjustment button in clockwise direction increases the pressure b Turning the adjustment button in counter clockwise direction decreases the pressure 8 2 2 Once you read 6 8 Bar on the manometer push the adjustment button of the conditioner down and lock it in that ...

Page 18: ...er and the saw blade flange II 9 1 5 Replace the saw blade carefully making sure that the teeth show to the correct direction 9 1 6 Insert the other parts in the reverse order to install the saw blade 9 1 7 It is necessary to sharpen replace the saw blade in certain intervals depending on the cutting material If the cut material leaves burr after the cutting operation or if the saw blade is strain...

Page 19: ...p if the oil level is low Unplug and disconnect the air pressure connections first before carrying out these works 10 2 MAINTENANCE AT THE END OF THE WORKING DAY 10 2 1 Disconnect electric and pneumatic connections Main Switch must be on 0 position 10 2 2 Remove all burr chip and foreign materials from the machine surfaces If it is necessary to clean the inside of the blade guard remove the front ...

Page 20: ... cutting speed Motor does not work Start button is pressed not working No power supply to the machine Main Switch is in 0 position The upper protective cover or the front cover is open Check the electric cable connections Check the electric power sockets Switch the Main Switch to I Close the upper cover and the front cover Motor is working but the pneumatic clamp pistons do not work The air supply...