Neary 555 User manual
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This book consists of two manuals:
The OPERATORS MANUAL which contains all the
information on operating and doing routine daily
maintenance on this equipment.
The ASSEMBLY and SERVICE MANUAL which is
used by the maintainence department to install the
equipment and to do all maintenance except routine
daily maintenance.
555
AUTO - INDEX
SPIN / RELIEF
REEL GRINDER
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555
AUTO - INDEX
SPIN / RELIEF
REEL GRINDER
Patent No. 5,321,912
6,010,394 & 6,290,581
OPERATORS
MANUAL
55021 (3-07)
WARNING
You must thoroughly read and understand this manual
before operating the equipment, paying particular
attention to the Warning & Safety instructions.
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The Caution Symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures which, if not
strictly observed, could result in damage
to or destruction of equipment.
The Warning Symbol identifies
special instructions or procedures
which, if not correctly followed,
could result in personal injury.
Safety Awareness Symbols are inserted
into this manual to alert you to possible
Safety Hazards. Whenever you see these
symbols, follow their instructions.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
2. REMOVE WRENCHES AND OTHER
TOOLS.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
4. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use Grinder in damp or wet locations.
Machine is for indoor use only. Keep work area
well lit.
5. KEEPALL VISITORSAWAY. All visitors
should be kept a safe distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORK AREA CHILD-PROOF with
padlocks or master switches.
7. DON'T FORCE THE GRINDER. It will do the job
better and safer if used as specified in this
manual.
8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force the grinder
or an attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Wear no loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry which may
get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
10. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES.
11. SECURE YOUR WORK. Make certain that the
cutting unit is securely fastened with the clamps
provided before operating.
12. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
13.MAINTAIN GRINDER WITH CARE. Follow
instructions in Service Manual for lubrication and
preventive maintenance.
14.DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING,
or when changing the grinding wheel.
15.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure all switches are OFF
before plugging in the grinder.
16.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult
the manual for recommended accessories. Using
improper accessories may cause risk of personal
injury.
17.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. A guard or other
part that is damaged or will not perform its
intended function should be properly repaired or
replaced.
18.KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT. Read this manual
carefully. Learn its application and limitations as
well as specific potential hazards.
19.KEEPALL SAFETY DECALS CLEAN AND
LEGIBLE. If safety decals become damaged or
illegible for any reason, replace immediately.
Refer to replacement parts illustrations in Service
Manual for the proper location and part numbers
of safety decals.
20.DO NOT OPERATE THE GRINDER WHEN
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS,
ALCOHOL, OR MEDICATION.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPROPER USE OF GRINDING WHEEL MAY CAUSE
BREAKAGE AND SERIOUS INJURY.
Grinding is a safe operation if the few basic rules listed below are followed. These rules are based on material
contained in theANSI B7.1 Safety Code for "Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels". For your safety,
we suggest you benefit from the experience of others and follow these rules.
DO
1. DO always HANDLE AND STORE
wheels in a careful manner.
2. DO VISUALLY INSPECT all wheels before
mounting for possible damage.
3. DO CHECK MACHINE SPEED against the
established maximum safe operating speed
marked on wheel.
4. DO CHECK MOUNTING FLANGES for equal
and correct diameter.
5. DO USE MOUNTING BLOTTERS when supplied
with wheels.
6. DO be sure WORK REST is properly
adjusted.
7. DO always USE A SAFETY GUARD COVERING
at least one-half of the grinding wheel.
8. DO allow NEWLY MOUNTED WHEELS to run at
operating speed, with guard in place, for at least
one minute before grinding.
9. DO always WEAR SAFETY GLASSES or some
type of eye protection when grinding.
DON'T
1. DON'T usea cracked wheel or one that HAS BEEN
DROPPED or has become damaged.
2. DON'T FORCE a wheel onto the machine OR
ALTER thesize of themountinghole--if wheel won't
fit the machine, get one that will.
3. DON'T ever EXCEED MAXIMUM OPERATING
SPEED established for the wheel.
4. DON'T use mounting flanges on which the bearing
surfaces ARE NOT CLEAN, FLAT AND FREE OF
BURRS.
5. DON'T TIGHTEN themounting nut EXCESSIVELY.
6. DON'T grind on the SIDE OF THE WHEEL (see
Safety Code B7.2 for exception).
7. DON'T start the machine until the WHEEL GUARD
IS IN PLACE.
8. DON'T JAM work into the wheel.
9. DON'T STAND DIRECTLY IN FRONT of a
grinding wheel whenever a grinder is started.
10. DON'T FORCE GRINDING so that motor slows
noticeably or work gets hot.
AVOID INHALATION OF DUST generated by grinding and cutting operations. Exposure
to dust may cause respiratory ailments. Use approved NIOSH or MSHA respirators,
safety glasses or face shields, and protective clothing. Provide adequate ventilation to
eliminate dust, or to maintain dust level below the Threshold Limit Value for nuisance
dust as classified by OSHA.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This machine is intended for grinding the reel of reel type mower units ONLY.
Any use other than this may cause personal injury and void the warranty.
To assure the quality and safety of your machine and to maintain the warranty,
you MUST use original equipment manufactures replacement parts and have
any repair work done by a qualified professional.
ALL operators of this equipment must be thoroughly trained BEFORE operating
the equipment.
Do not use compressed air to clean grinding dust from the machine. This dust
can cause personal injury as well as damage to the grinder. Machine is for
indoor use only. Do not use a power washer to clean the machine.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................................Page 4 - 7
Daily Maintenance.....................................................................................................................Page 6
Getting to Know Your Grinder ...................................................................................................Page 8 - 14
Operating Instructions...............................................................................................................Page 15 - 27
Reel Setup Chart.......................................................................................................................Page 28
DAILY MAINTENANCE BY THE OPERATOR
On a daily basis, clean the machine by wiping it off.
On a daily basis, remove all grinding grit from the grinding shaft, traverse shafts, and tooling
bar area.
On a daily basis, inspect the machine for loose fasteners or components.
Contact your company's Maintenance Department if damaged or defective parts are found.
DO NOT USE COMPRESSED AIR TO CLEAN
GRINDING DUST FROM GRINDER.
The grinder is equipped with a low voltage relay which
is factory preset at 100 VAC. If the power supply line
does not deliver 100 VAC power under load, the relay
will open and trip out the starter. If this occurs, your
power supply line is inadequate and must be correct
before proceeding further with the grinder.
Low Voltage Relay
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SafetyAwareness Symbols are inserted in this
manualto alert youtopossible Safety Hazards.
Whenever you see these symbols, heed their
instructions.
The Warning Symbol identifies
special instructions or procedures
which, if not correctly followed,
could result in personal injury.
PLEASE TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING WARNING DECALS
LOCATED ON THE FRONT AND SIDES OF THE GRINDER.
The Caution Symbol identifies special
instructions or procedures which , if not
strictlyobserved, couldresultin damage
to, or destruction of equipment.
Symbolfor Read operators
manual, wear safety
glasses and disconnect
power before servicing. Symbol to keep visitors a safe
distance away from the grinder.
Symbol identifying a panel, cover,
or area as having live electrical
components within.
Symbol for sharp object which will
cause serious injury.
Symbol for minimum safe rated
RPM of grinding wheel.
Symbol for hearing
protection required when
operating this machine.
Symbol that operator and
people in close proximity
must wear respirators or
have an adequate
ventilation system.
Symbol to keep exposed gasoline
or flammables away from the
grinder because it operates with a
large amount of sparks.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Traversing Switches Solid state, non-contacting proximity switches.
Overall Width 71" [181 cm]
Overall Height 69" [175 cm] with door closed, 87" [221 cm] with door open
Overall Depth 42" [107 cm]without workstation, 79" [201 cm] with optional workstation
Weight 1450 lbs. [658 kg] 1650 lbs shipping weight [748 kg]
Base Construction Precision heavy duty reinforced welded steel base
Carriage Rails Precision Ground, Hardened Steel - 1.000 Dia. [25.4 mm]
Grind Head Motor 1HPAC Motor, 3450 RPM
Spin Motor .20 HP Fan Cooled Variable Speed DC Motor
Sound Level More than 75 Dba, Less than 95 Dba
Auto Traverse Belt driven with easy to engage clamp system
Control System *Safety grind motor and spin drive door interrupt switches
*Reversible Spin drive for variable speed Spin or variable torque relief functions
*Variable speed traverse control.
Options: *Manual Winch and Boom Kit, Electric Winch and Boom Kit or Workstation.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER (Continued)
RPM
Adjusts the speed of reel rotation when you
have the grind selector switch set at variable
speed spin.
GUARD DOORS MUST BE SHUT FOR SPIN
DRIVE TO OPERATE.
SPIN SPEED POTENTIOMETER DIAL
SPIN DRIVE ROTATION SWITCH
Forward / Off / Reverse
This switch reverses the spin drive motor.
Toggle in middle is off position and stops
rotation.
NOTE : Because the spin drive motor can
mount on either side of the reel rotation
direction will vary.
Powers all control panel systems.
Pulls in the main magnetic starter.
SYSTEM START SWITCH
CONTROL PANEL COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
Review the following control panel component descriptions before proceeding with the instructions
Variable speed spin
Switch must be up to perform
spin grinding operations.
Variable Torque Relief
Switch must be down to perform
relief grinding operations.
GRIND SELECTOR SWITCH
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GRINDER (Continued)
TRAVERSE MOTOR SWITCH
Turns the traverse drive motor ON/OFF.
TRAVERSE SPEED POTENTIOMETER
DIAL - FT / MIN
Adjusts the speed of the left & right
movement of the Grinding wheel.
PUSH-PULL EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
Push to cut all power to the control panel functions.
Stops all motors, including grinding motor, traverse
motor, spin motor, etc. To restore power, pull up on
button and press the Start button.
GRINDING WHEEL MOTOR SWITCH
On / Off
Turn the Grinding Wheel Motor on and off.
Guard doors must be shut for Grinding
Motor to operate.
GUARD DOORS MUST BE SHUT FOR GRIND
MOTOR TO OPERATE.
RELIEF TORQUE POTENTIOMETER DIAL
Adjusts the Spin Drive Motor torque (the torque holding the
reel blade to the relief finger) when Grind Selector Switch is
set at variable Torque Relief.
GUARD DORS MUST BE SHUT FOR SPIN DRIVE TO
OPERATE.
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