Wachs WS-8460 User Manual

Diamond Wire Saw
User’s Manual
Copyright © 2010 E.H. Wachs. All rights reserved.
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E.H. Wachs
600 Knightsbridge Parkway
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
www.ehwachs.com
E.H. Wachs Part No. 10-010-MAN
Rev. 1-0310, March 2010
Revision History:
Original March 2010

Wachs WS-8460 Specifications

General

Brand	Wachs
Model	WS-8460
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: About the Diamond Wire Saw

Equipment Description

Chapter 2: Safety

Operator Safety

General safety guidelines for operating the equipment.

Protective Equipment Requirements

Requirements for eye and hearing protection during operation.

Chapter 3: Operating Instructions

Tensioning the Cutting Wire

Steps to properly tension the cutting wire on the drive wheel fixture.

Adjusting Clamp Arms for the Pipe Size

Connecting the Hydraulic Hoses

Mounting the Machine on the Pipe

Aligning the machine, starting the power unit, and setting clamp pressure.

Performing the Cut

Steps for initiating and executing the cutting process.

Removing the Machine

Steps to retract the feed drive and remove the machine from the pipe.

Chapter 4: Maintenance

Lubrication

Replacing the Cutting Wire

Procedures for removing and installing the cutting wire.

Replacing the Mounting Shoes

Replacing the Wheel Liners

Bleeding the Feed Tension Control

Procedure to bleed the feed tension control system if it overfeeds.

WS-8460 General Arrangement and Features

Frame and Drive System

Clamp System Details

Feed System and Interfaces