OMCAN BS-VE-2489-E Stainless Steel Floor Band Saw with 98″ Blade – 2 HP Motor Instruction Manual

OMCAN BS-VE-2489-E Stainless Steel Floor Band Saw with 98″ Blade – 2 HP

Motor

General Information

Omcan Manufacturing and Distributing Company Inc., Food Machinery of America, Inc. dba Omcan and Omcan Inc. are not responsible for any harm or injury caused due to any person’s improper or negligent use of this equipment. The product shall only be operated by someone over the age of 18, of sound mind, and not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol, who has been trained in the correct operation of this machine, and is wearing authorized, proper safety clothing. Any modification to the machine voids any warranty, and may cause harm to individuals using the machine or in the vicinity of the machine while in operation.

CHECK PACKAGE UPON ARRIVAL
Upon receipt of an Omcan shipment please inspect for external damage. If no damage is evident on the external packaging, open the carton to ensure all ordered items are within the box, and there is no concealed damage to the machine. If the package has suffered rough handling, bumps or damage (visible or concealed), please note it on the bill of lading before accepting the delivery and contact Omcan within 24 hours, so we may initiate a claim with the carrier. A detailed report on the extent of the damage caused to the machine must be filled out within three days, from the delivery date shown in the shipping documents. Omcan has no recourse for damaged products that were shipped collect or third party. Before operating any equipment, always read and familiarize yourself with all operation and safety instructions. Omcan would like to thank you for purchasing this machine. It’s of the utmost importance to save these instructions for future reference. Also, save the original box and packaging for shipping the equipment if servicing or returning of the machine is required.

Safety and Warranty

CAUTION: NOT MEANT FOR FROZEN PRODUCT

MAIN PRECAUTIONS
When incorrectly used, a bandsaw can be a potentially dangerous machine. Cleaning, maintenance or service must always be done by experienced operators, and with the machine disconnected from the electricity supply.

• NEVER use tools not belonging to the machine to help operation.
• KEEP hands off the moving parts of the machine.
• NEVER connect the power source with wet hands or wet clothes.
• ALWAYS ground the machine properly.
• NEVER touch the blade even when it is not in use because its edge is very sharp, it can cause serious cuttings.
• NEVER adjust the cutting regulator (optional) with the blade in motion.
• NEVER use clothes with loose sleeves especially near the wrist during the cutting operation.
• USE steel gloves during the cutting operation.
• NEVER switch on the machine with one of its doors opened.
• NEVER spray water or other liquid substances directly at the motor, power switch or any other electrical components.
• KEEP your working area clean and dry to prevent it from becoming slippery.
• ALWAYS install equipment in the working area with adequate light and space away from CHILDREN and visitors.
• NEVER operate without all warning labels attached and owner/operator manual available to the operator.
• NEVER leave unattended while operating.
• STOP the machine immediately if you hear abnormal noises, of fear that injuries may occur.
• CONTACT your Distributor if you have any problems with the installation and operation of this machine.

RESIDENTIAL USERS: The vendor assumes no liability for parts or labor coverage for component failure or other damages resulting from installation in non-commercial or residential applications. The right is reserved to deny shipment for residential usage; if this occurs, you will be notified as soon as possible.

1 YEAR PARTS AND LABOUR WARRANTY

Within the warranty period, contact Omcan Inc. at 1-800-465-0234 to schedule an Omcan authorized service technician to repair the equipment locally. Unauthorized maintenance will void the warranty. The warranty covers electrical and part failures, not improper use. Please see https://omcan.com/disclaimer for complete info.

WARNING:

The packaging components are classified as normal solid urban waste and can therefore be disposed of without difficulty.In any case, for suitable recycling, we suggest disposing of the products separately (differentiated waste) according to the current norms. DO NOT DISCARD ANY PACKAGING MATERIALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT!

Technical Specifications

Installation

Be sure to install the bandsaw in an easily accessible area with plenty of space. Grounding wire must always be connected.
IMPORTANT: Check the tension of the blade by turning the handle clockwise before operating it.

Operation

BEFORE OPERATION
Check and make sure the machine is in a stable location. Wash with warm water and soap all the food-contact parts, and wipe dry. To do it proceed as follows:

1. Switch the machine off and disconnect it from the power source.
2. Open the upper door and lower door by pulling the handle.
3. Loosen the blade turn the handle or calibrator (optional) clockwise and take it out from the upper and lower wheels.
4. Take out the staples which are in front of the upper and lower wheels to be able to pull them out.
5. Assemble the components following the inverse steps.
   IMPORTANT: The blade must be well-calibrated. Use the handle turning it clockwise to get the right tension of the blade. Keep the machine off to adjust the cutting regulator.

Switch on the machine by pressing the on/off switch. Put the product to be processed onto the table, pushing it to the direction of the blade lined up by the cutting regulator (optional), maintaining the thickness of the slice desired. When pulling back the product do not touch the blade avoiding disconnecting it from the wheels. Drop a little bit of water onto the fixed table to facilitate the slipping of the product.

COMPONENTS ADJUSTMENT

PULLEY BELT

• The belt must be firmly fixed to prevent it from skidding. Do not tighten it too much because it can wear out quickly.
• To have access to the belt remove the screws with a screwdriver from the inferior back lid and take it out.
• With a screw-wrench loosen the screws turning it counter-clockwise. To stretch out the belt you have to push the motor with the wood lever tightening the screws.
  IMPORTANT: The pulleys must be lined up.

UPPER BEARING ADJUSTMENTS

• The purpose of this adjustment is to centralize the blade on the gear and avoid it falling down.
• First of all disconnect the machine from the electricity supply. Then loosen the blade turning the handle counter-clockwise.
• Take out the upper back lid by removing screws using the screwdriver. Loosen the three screw-nuts using a 10mm screw-wrench.
• Using the screwdriver turn the screw-nut ¼ counter-clockwise if the wheel is inclined towards the front or turn it ¼ clockwise if it is inclined backward. Tighten the three screw-nut previously loosen. Calibrate the blade according to pre-operation.
• Turn the wheels manually to check if the blade is centralized, if it is not keep turning the wheels until the blade is centralized.

CUTTING REGULATOR

• The cutting regulator (optional) was designed to provide cuts with the same thickness and also to protect the operator from getting injured.
• To adjust the cutting regulator proceed as follows: Turn the locking knob counter-clockwise to be able to move the cutting regulator to the left and right according to the distance you want to leave from it to the blade.
• Then turn the locking knob clockwise to fix the cutting regulator in the desired position.

CLEANING

First of all disconnect the machine from the power source. Remove the upper door by unscrewing the screws of the hinges.

MAINTAINANCE

• Remove the lower door doing as above.
• Remove the blade by turning the blade calibrator knob counter-clockwise, then loosen the blade and pull it out.
• Take out upper and lower wheels by pulling staples out, which are located in front of the wheels.
• Never use hard tools such as: knives, forks, hooks, or others to remove stuck pieces of cut meat from the upper and lower doors. To do that use a plastic brush.
• Assemble the components following the inverse steps.

NOTE: The sharp edge of the blade must be facing the front of the machine.All removable components must be washed with warm water and neutral soap. Be careful when washing the blade. It has a sharp edge that could cause serious irreparable injuries to the hands.
CAUTION: The machine is not protected against water jets. Do not clean it with steam jets, or high-pressure blasts or similar methods. Under no circumstances should the bandsaw be hose rinsed as this may result in a short circuit or serious damage to the machine. Clean the body of the machine with a damp clean cloth and wipe dry.

Parts Breakdown

Model BS-VE-2489-E 10271

Model BS-VE-2489-E 10271

Model BS-VE-2489-E 10271

Model BS-VE-2489-E 10271

Model BS-VE-2489-E 10271

Model BS-VE-2489-E 10271

Model BS-VE-2489-E 10271

Model BS-VE-2489-E 10271

Model BS-VE-2489-E 10271

Model BS-VE-2489-E 10271

Item No.| Description| Position| Item No.| Description| Position| Item No.| Description| Position
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45115| Washer for 10271| 060003| 44013| Micro Switch for 10271| 060089| 62094| Graduated Screw for 10271| 060183
62165| Metal Tray for 10271| 060008| 23715| Housing Assembly for 10271| 060097| 62133| Tension Screw for 10271| 060185
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62152

| __

Motor Base for 10271

| __

060012

| __

62158

| __

Aluminum Housing for 10271

| __

060100

| __

26129

| Long Screw for Aluminum Guide for 10271| __

060187

62061| Long Door Hinge for 10271| 060014| 24154| Pin for 10271| 060103| 62173| Motor Tension Screw for 10271| 060189
62062| Full Arm Shield for 10271| 060018| 62078| Tightening Knob for 10271| 060107| 44012| Lower Shaft Nut for 10271| 060190
23716| Belt for 10271| 060027| 16869| Knob for 10271| 060108| 62168| Lower Cylindrical Flywheel for 10271| 060192
45116| Pin for 10271| 060029| 64593| Lower Steel Guide for 10271| 060115| 24133| Complete Upper Pulley Assy for 10271| 060196
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62180

| __

Arm Shaft for 10271

| __

060034

| __

62136

| Platinum Sustain Clean Flywheel for 10271| __

060118

| __

17715

| __

Complete Lower Pulley Assy for 10271

| __

060201

17704| Lower Pulley Shaft for 10271| 060037| 62171| Motor Pulley for 10271| 060123| 61397| Upper Wheel for 10271| 060205
23713| Shaft for 10271| 060041| 45066| Guide for 10271| 060127| 62169| Trapezoidal Flywheel for 10271| 060208
62174| Iron Square Brackets for 10271| 060047| 23718| Guide Assembly for 10271| 060128| 17716| Motor Tension Bar for 10271| 060221
62065| Aluminum Flange for 10271| 060049| 62083| Blade Protector for 10271| 060130| 62137| Steering Wheel for 10271| 060228
62066| Aluminum Front for 10271| 060051| 62164| Complete Control Box for 10271| 060134| 17717| Cover for 10271| 060229
17706| Complete Tension Assy for 10271| 060053| 62132| Hairpin Spring for 10271| 060138| 62099| Door Hinge for 10271| 060245
62170| Steel Door Hook for 10271| 060062| 17710| Clip for 10271| 060139| 62102| Front Plate Screw for 10271| 060248
15587| Fluted Guide Pair for 10271| 060063| 17711| Clip for 10271| 060140| 62103| Butterfly Screw for 10271| 060249
64593| Lower Steel Guide for 10271| 060064| 45067| Bearing 6200 for 10271| 060148| 17719| Cover for 10271| 060251
64592| Upper Steel Guide for 10271| 060065| 16871| Bearing for 10271| 060149| 31436| Housing Only for Switch for 10271| 060252
26128| Aluminum Guide for 10271| 060066| 16872| Bearing for 10271| 060150| 16873| Start Switch for 10271| 060253
64594| Nylon Guide for 10271| 060069| 62089| Flat Wheel Complete for 10271| 060156| 16874| Stop Switch for 10271| 060254
62151| Motor Base Rubber for 10271| 060070| 64569| Front Platinum for 10271| 060160| 62143| Screw for Roller Port Guide for 10271| 060255
62071| Rubber Stopper for 10271| 060071| 40168| Seal for 10271| 060164| 45068| Screw for 10271| 060256
62135| Fork for 10271| 060073| 62134| Support for 10271| 060166| 45069| Screw for 10271| 060257
62159| Switch 602-A for 10271| 060075| 62091| Aluminum Support for 10271| 060167| 45070| Wheel Axle for 10271| 060258
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17707

| __

Scraper for 10271

| __

060078

| __

62140

| __

Top Seat Flywheel Top for 10271

| __

060170

| __

26130

| Short Screw for Aluminum Guide for 10271| __

060261

64579| Scraper for 10271| 060079| 17713| Tension Assy for 10271| 060179| 39415| Motor 220/60/1 for 10271|
64596| Butterfly of Sierra for 10271| 060085| 62093| Complete Car Iron Bumper for 10271| 060180| 23717| On/Off Switch Assy for 10271|

Model BS-VE-2489-E 10271

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References

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