Mathey Dearman MSA Saddle Machine - Manual (Page 14)

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7.2.12 With a 7/16” wrench tighten Hex Head Cap Screw (Figure 4 item 12) to the right of the Single Bearing Bracket
(Figure 4 item 4).
7.2.13 Tighten 1 of the Socket Head Set Screws (Figure 5 item 6) in the Sprocket (Figure 5 item 2) of the Single Bearing
Bracket Assembly (Figure 5) to fix it to the Axle.
7.2.14 Rotate the Ring Gear (Figure 4item 3) one (1) full revolution in the clockwise and counterclockwise direction
checking the entry of the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3) into the Pinion Gears (Figure 5 item 3 & Figure 6 item 6).
Note: The entry of the Pinion Gears into the Ring Gear should be smooth and without hesitation.
Note: The Pinion Gear (Figure 5 item 3) of the Single Bearing Bracket (Figure 5) and the Pinion Gear (Figure 6
item 6) of the Double Bearing Bracket (Figure 6) should be evenly spaced in the teeth of the Ring Gear (Figure 4
item 3). There should be no more than .005” play between the Pinion Gears and the Ring Gear.
7.2.15 Place the Tie Rod Handle (Figure 4 item 6) on the backside of the holes in the Single and Double Bearing Bracket
(Figure 4 items 4 & 5) and thread the two (2) Hex Head Cap Screws (Figure 4 item 12) in the holes of the Tie Rod
Handle and tighten with a 7/16” wrench.
7.2.16 Recheck the entry of the Ring Gear (Figure 4 item 3) into the Pinion Gears (Figure 5 item 3 & Figure 6 item 6).
7.2.17 The machine is now ready for the cutting operation.
7.3 Repair of the Single and Double Bearing Bracket Assemblies
Contact Mathey Dearman for instructions, if disassembly and repair of the Single and Double Bearing Bracket
Assemblies is required.
7.4 Storage
If the machine will not be used for a period of the time, the machine should be cleaned and regreased with
Lubriplate 130-AA. The machine should be stored in a clean and dry place protected from damage.
8.0 Limitations
Mathey Dearman is not and will not be responsible for
 Improper use of the Saddle Machine.
 Use of the Saddle Machine in violation of any national and/or international safety regulations in force.
 Faulty maintenance.
 Unauthorized modification and/or service of the Saddle Machine.
 Use of non-original spare parts or non-specific components.
 Lack of observance or partial observance of the operating and maintenance instructions.
 Unusual events such as natural disasters, wars, strikes or similar events.
9.0 Machine Safety
Users should follow these standard safety procedures in order to observe and prevent the safety of all employees using
the Oven:
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Operators must use the wear safety goggles and shoes and should be suitably dressed for the working
environment. Operators and maintenance personnel should read and understand the Parts and Operating Manual
prior to attempting any type of function.
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Observe all health warnings listed in the Parts and Operating Manual.
10.0 Use Condition
10.1 Condition of use
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The purpose of the Saddle Machine is indicated on section 2.1. Any other use, different from what is listed in
section 2.1, could be hazardous to the operator.
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The Saddle Machine should be placed in a safe place protected from rain, extreme humidity, mud or accidental
impact.
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Adopt all the safety devices supplied or suggested by the manufacturer.
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No modification to the Saddle Machine or its accessories should be done without the previous written approval by
the manufacturer.
10.2 Use of the Saddle Machine not allowed by the Manufacturer
 Operation of the Saddle without the appropriate safety devices.
 Use of a liquid or foam fire extinguisher to extinguish a fire in or near the Saddle Machine.