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KMT C 370 SA-V User Manual

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Model C 370 SA-V
Clk
SEMI-AUTOMATIC CIRCULAR CUTOFF SAW
WITH INFINITELY VARIABLE BLADE SPEEDS
OPERATORS MANUAL
PARTS LIST
Kalamazoo Machine Tool
6700 Quality Way
Portage, Michigan 49002
Phone (269) 321-8860
FAX (269) 321-8890
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KMT C 370 SA-V Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategorySaw
Blade diameter370 mm
Saw blade bore30 mm
ModelC 370 SA-V
Power input2.2 kW

Summary

Specifications

Safety Instructions

To the Owner or Supervisor

Outlines owner/supervisor responsibilities for safe operation and maintenance.

To the Machine Operator

Lists essential safety precautions for machine operators to follow during use.

Installation

Electrical Connection

Foot Pedal Connection

Details connecting a footswitch for semi-automatic sawing cycle operation.

Wire Sizes

Provides recommended wire gauge sizes based on conductor length for electrical connections.

Air Connection

Further Suggestions

Advises on using an air dryer to prevent moisture damage to machine components.

Blade Installation

Optional Minimal Lubrication System

Blade and Vise Operations

Blade Security and Mounting

Addresses preventing blade loosening, correct mounting, and direction.

Vise and Blade Cleaning Adjustments

Details vise adjustment and the function of the blade cleaning brush.

Machine Controls and Settings

Variable Vise Clamping Pressure

Describes how to adjust vise clamping pressure to prevent material distortion.

Power Up and Pneumatics

Covers machine power-up sequence and starting the pneumatic system.

Operator Functions and Keys

Lists the functions controlled by operator buttons and keys.

Operating the Machine

Quick Start Operation

Provides a step-by-step guide for quickly starting a sawing cycle.

Detailed Operation Explanation

Offers a more in-depth explanation of the sawing cycle and setup.

Function Key Operations

Pneumatic System Activation (F3)

Explains the use of F3 to activate pneumatic functions like sawframe and vise control.

Coolant Control (F4)

Describes how to use F4 to manage coolant flow (ON, OFF, Cycling).

Preset Blade Speed (F5)

Details the function of F5 for presetting the blade speed.

Sawframe Travel Limits

Setting Lower Sawframe Limit

Guides on adjusting the sawframe to set a lower cutoff point for repetitive cuts.

Setting Upper Sawframe Limit

Guides on adjusting the sawframe to set an upper cutoff point for repetitive cuts.

Display Messages and User Parameters

Troubleshooting Display Messages

Lists common display messages and their potential solutions or causes.

Customizing User Parameters

Explains how to access and adjust customizable machine parameters.

Blade Selection and Speed

Choosing Blade Speed Information

Provides recommended spindle speeds for various materials and blade sizes.

Blade Selection Guide

Blade and Overload Information

Recommended Blade List

Lists available circular saw blades with specifications like size, pitch, and tooth count.

Special Sawblade Grinds

Notes on blades for stainless steel, aluminum, and other non-ferrous materials.

Machine Overloading

Explains the motor overload protection and adjustment for frequent overloads.

Angle Cutting and Vise Adjustment

Emergency Blade Reverse

Procedure for reversing blade rotation to extract stuck workpieces.

Angle Cutting Procedures

Details setting up for angle cuts and capacity limitations.

Vise Adjustment for Miter Cuts

Details how to adjust the vise and anti-burr device for angle and miter cutting.

Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Information

Maintenance Procedures

Daily Maintenance Tasks

Lists daily tasks for machine upkeep, including cleaning and coolant checks.

Weekly Maintenance Tasks

Outlines weekly maintenance procedures like lubricating column ways and checking the brush.

Monthly Maintenance Tasks

Specifies monthly checks, such as column adjustment after initial hours of use.

Gearbox and Vise Maintenance

Gearbox Oil Monitoring and Replacement

Covers monitoring gearbox oil level and recommended oil change intervals.

Vise Wear Adjustment and Clamping

Explains adjusting vise ways for wear and ensuring proper clamping of materials.

Air System Maintenance

Drive Belt Replacement

Gearbox Repair Procedures

Vertical Worm Gear Assembly Replacement

Details the steps for removing and replacing the vertical worm gear assembly.

Lower Needle Bearing Replacement

Guides on replacing the lower needle bearing assembly in the gearbox.

Accessing Gearbox Components

Instructions for accessing components for bronze gear and drive spindle replacement.

Bronze Gear Replacement

Steps for removing and replacing the bronze gear.

Drive Spindle Assembly Removal

Procedures for removing the drive spindle assembly.

Sawframe Travel Limits Adjustment

Adjusting Blade Guard for Travel

How to adjust the blade guard to allow deeper sawframe travel.

Adjusting Sawframe Travel Stops

How to adjust the mechanical stops for upper or lower sawframe travel limits.

Troubleshooting Guide

Sawing and Blade Issues

Lists common sawing problems attributed to improper practices or blade issues.

Sawframe and Motor Problems

Troubleshooting for sawframe travel, motor power, and starting issues.

Coolant and Cutting Accuracy

Addresses coolant flow, square cutting, and blade performance problems.

Blade Kicking and Premature Wear

Factors causing blade kicking, dulling, or breaking, and their solutions.