BGU WK 780 RB/2 User manual

Südharzer Maschinenbau GmbH

Helmestraße 94 ∙ 99734 Nordhausen/Harz

Zentrale: 03631/6297-0 ∙ 7-111

Internet: www.bgu-maschinen.de

e-mail: [email protected]

USER‘S MANUAL

Carefully read these instructions

before starting and using your saw!

LOG CUTTING SAW

WK 780 RB / 2

We manufacture

in Germany

Set-up & installation

Use

Maintenance

Accessories

CONTENT

List of Contents 2

1. General information 3

1.1 About this manual 3

1.2 Delivery and transport claims 3

2. Product overview 5

2.1 Logs cutting saw with log carriage and electric motor 5

3. Safety pictograms and warning labels 6

4. Safety instructions 8

4.1 Safety rules about saw blade 9

4.2 Mandatory application ﬁeld and compliant use 10

5. Operating instructions 11

6. Repairs and maintenance 12

6.1 Regular maintenance 12

6.2 Cleaning at the end of work 12

6.3 Tensioning and replacing the V-belt 13

6.4 Lubricating the blade shaft bearings 13

6.5 Replacing the saw blade 13

6.6 Consumables 13

7. Accessories 14

8. Handling and transportation 15

9. Dismounting and disposing of an obsolete machine 15

10. Technical data 16

9.1 Noise emissions 16

11. Trouble-shooting 18

12. Other areas of possible hazard 18

11.1 Mechanical dangers 18

11.2 Environmental dangers 18

13. Warranty 19

14. Spare parts list WK 780 R/B 20

15. EC Statement of compliance 23

Annex Instruction manual for GX270 Honda engine

Dear customer,

thank you very much for your trust and preference in choosing our

equipment and joining the number of our best customers in the world.

We are conﬁdent that our equipment will be up to all your expectati-

ons and assure you a long lasting quality and performance.

1.1 About this manual

Please take time to read this manual and learn to how operate and

maintain the saw safely.

For your easier reading this manual is laid out in several sections.

The sections are progressively numbered 1 through 15 and listed on

the “content” page.

The information, pictures and technical data in this document reﬂect

current or planned product features, functions, and characteristics as

of the publication date. Because of on-going product improvements

and feature additions, information in this document is subject to

change without notice.

If you are experiencing a problem or functional trouble on your machine,

please read the “trouble-shooting” section to identify possible causes and

remedies. When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are

still experiencing the problem, ask your Authorized Service Centre for help.

When you order parts maintenance or repair services, your Authorized

Service Centre, your dealer or eventually the manufacturer need your

machine serial number and engine serial number. These are the num-

bers that you have recorded on the product identiﬁcation label of the

manufacturer on the machine.

1.2 Delivery and transport claims

Upon delivery of the machine please check for visual machine dama-

ges such as damaged packing or scratched buckled parts. If so, make

a remark on all copies of the delivery bill (including the one for you)

before signing for acceptance and let the driver sign all copies.

Should your shipper or the truck driver refuse to accept your claim,

fully reject delivery and make sure to inform us (the manufacturer)

immediately. No claims shall be taken into account by the shipper or

by the insurance company, if a reservation note is not made on the

delivery bill.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

All transport damages must be notiﬁed within latest 2 days from de-

livery. Therefore delivery must be collected and inspected within this

term. Later claims shall be disregarded.

In case of assumed but not visually clear transport damages make

sure to mark the following sentence on the delivery bill : „Reserved

delivery due to assumed transportation damages“.

Insurance and shipping companies act with extreme caution in case of

transport damages and sometimes refuse to accept responsibility.

Please make sure to provide clear and exhaustive evidence (photos)

of the claimed damages.

Thank you in advance for your help and understanding in this matter.

Haben Sie für Vorstehendes Verständnis.

Upper hood

Wheels

Log carriage

Saw blade

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

2.1 Logs cutting saw with electric motor

Engine

Grip handle

Steel stand

1 . Machine safety label

„Before setting-up, servicing, maintaining and clea-

ning the machine, disengage power and stop the

engine. Lock the tool and secure it against acciden-

tal start.“

This safety label reminds users of a pinched hands dan-

ger.

2. Safety pictogram „Direction arrow“

Motor, PTO shaft and driveline must be turning in the sa-

me direction as shown by this arrow.

3. Safety-alert symbol

Read and recognize safety information. Be alert to the po-

tential for personal injury when you see this safety alert

symbol.

4. Identiﬁcation label „Product Identiﬁcation“

This label shows the company details of the manufacturer

and the main machine technical data.

6. “BGU-maschinen” Manufacturer’s logo

7. Personal protection sign

„Mind these instructions“!

3. WARN- UND SICHERHEITSAUFKLEBER

Vorsicht !

Heiße Teile

8. Personal protection sign

„BEFORE OPERATING READ OPERATOR’S

MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!“

To avoid personal injury or death, carefully read and un-

derstand all instructions pertaining to the saw including

the engine manufacturer’s operating and maintenance in-

struction manual.

9. Safety pictogram

“Wear suitable protective boots!”

10. Safety pictogram

“Wear suitable protective gloves!”

11.Warning pictogram

Do not operate the machine indoors!

12.Safety pictogram

Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing, wear

a suitable protective device such as ear plugs and safety

goggles!

13. Machine safety label

Keep your hands off all machine parts identiﬁ ed by this

label! Burning danger.

Strictly perform installation, set-up, maintenance, cleaning

and transportation with the motor switched off and the blade

ﬁrmly secured against accidental operation.

Immediately disconnect power off the machine in case of any

eventual fault or trouble.

The user shall strictly comply with these operation, set-up, mainte-

nance, repair and trouble-shooting instructions in order to assure safe

operation and no damages to the equipment. Moreover we recom-

mend to let the machine be run only and strictly by trained and skilled

staff who must be familiar with the applicable occupational safety and

health administration rules as well as applicable transportation rules.

Incorrect use of the saw can cause serious injury or death.

No person under school leaving age should operate a circular saw.

Those who have reached school leaving age but are below the age of

18 may operate a circular saw if supervised by a competent person of

18 years or over. The machine shall be installed and kept in a suitable

location selected by the customer for safest operation. Make sure that

the equipment stands on a safe stable foundation.

The working area around the machine must be kept as clear as pos-

sible from surrounding obstacles and slippery foundation ﬂoors should

be duly treated (do not use saw dust or wood ash for this purpose).

Do not allow within the hazardous zone any unauthorized third or per-

sons who are not familiar with the dangers related to use and opera-

tion of the machine. Allow no bystanders, especially children and pets

in the working area.

● Due and proper illumination of the working site must be provided at

all times.

● The saw blade must be duly sharpened for maximum performance

and no recoil danger. Flash and chips must be removed off the

crown wheel.

● Damaged or buckled blades (very likely to break during operation)

should not be used.

● Always wear suitable hearing (ear plugs or muffs) and eye

protection (goggles or safety glasses) while operating the machine.

● Ensure that a wide but conﬁned area is available around the machine

and assure maximum working freedom.

4. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

● Operators must wear steel toe safety shoes and snug-ﬁtting and

tear-resistant work cloths

● No additional customised protections or tools should be provided on

board of the machine, other than the ones designed and supplied by

the manufacturer.

● Do not apply pressure (for instance by means of the wood stock)

against the blade to make it come to a quicker stop.

● The machine is not designed for indoor use (dust release).

● NEVER leave the machine unattended with the running motor.

● Before leaving the operator‘s station for any reason, stop the machine motor,

disconnect power and secure the machine against accidental operation.

● Logging and woodworking involve a lot of operator’s care and attention.

Make sure to feel perfectly ﬁt and comfortable when you work with a

saw. Stop and take a rest at ﬁrst occurrence of any stressful

condition or sign of fatigue.

4.1 Safety rules about saw blade

The unit is strictly designed for use with a 700mm (outer diameter)

blade.

The blade (Cr) is capable to withstand a maximum number of revolu-

tions of 3000 rev. per minute.

Strictly use blades as per EN Standard 847-1.

Do not ever use worn out blades in need of sharpening.

Make sure that the blade shows good conditions, no damages, no

cracks, no buckling and no missing/broken teeth/bits.

Hard metal blades require special care and handling. Make sure that

the blade bits do not ever hit against hard surfaces (for example con-

crete ﬂoors), which might cause invisible bits damage. Hard metal

blades must be suitable to operate at 2700 revolutions per minute

4.2 Mandatory application ﬁeld and compliant use

These log-cutting saws are strictly designed for preparation of ﬁre-

wood. Sawing to be strictly performed with wood stock on the log

trough. All other applications are forbidden and considered as “misu-

se”. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage or injury resulting

from misuse!

The machine is capable to handle wood stocks in diameter of 8-26 cm.

Shrubs and tiny branches bundles must be loaded on the trough and

securely hold on both sides of the blade.

The machine is strictly conceived for ONE-MAN OPERATION ONLY.

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