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Triplematic User manual Original instructions Document no: DOC-101. Issue: 1 Date: March 2016.

Table of contents 1 Introduction..................................................... 1 1.1 Important user information................................................... 1 1.2 About this manual......................................................... 1 1.3 Intended use............................................................. 1 1.4 Regulatory information...................................................... 1 1.5 Data plate................................................................ 2 1.6 Recycling information....................................................... 2 2 Safety.......................................................... 3 2.1 Safety notices............................................................. 3 2.2 Safety instructions......................................................... 3 2.3 Signs and symbols......................................................... 5 3 Product description.............................................. 7 3.1 Product overview.......................................................... 7 3.2 Front view................................................................ 8 3.3 Back view................................................................ 9 3.4 Grinding head............................................................ 10 3.5 Chain tensioner.......................................................... 11 3.6 Controls................................................................ 12 3.6.1 Counter......................................................... 13 3.6.2 Grinding speed knob............................................... 13 3.7 Chain overview........................................................... 13 3.8 Spare parts and accessories................................................ 14 3.9 Technical data........................................................... 14 4 Installation..................................................... 15 4.1 Safety during installation................................................... 15 4.2 Site requirements......................................................... 15 4.3 Unpack and install the machine.............................................. 16 4.4 Test the machine before first use............................................. 18 5 Operation...................................................... 19 5.1 Safety during operation.................................................... 19 5.2 Prepare for operation...................................................... 20 5.2.1 Prepare the grinding disc............................................ 20 5.2.2 Set the cutting angle............................................... 22 5.2.3 Set the grinding angle.............................................. 23 5.2.4 Insert the chain................................................... 25 5.2.5 Make the grinding settings........................................... 28 5.2.6 Use skip tooth mode............................................... 32 5.3 Operate the machine...................................................... 33 Markusson Professional Grinders AB i

Table of contents 6 Maintenance and service......................................... 37 6.1 Safety during maintenance................................................. 37 6.2 Frequency of maintenance.................................................. 37 6.3 Change the grinding disc and fit the grinding disc guard........................... 38 6.4 Center the grinding disc.................................................... 39 6.5 Set the cutting teeth to equal lengths.......................................... 40 6.6 Set the depth gauge height................................................. 40 6.7 Fasten the chain lock...................................................... 41 6.8 Check and adjust the wire.................................................. 42 6.9 Service................................................................. 44 7 Troubleshooting................................................ 45 7.1 Troubleshooting procedure................................................. 45 7.2 Sharpening test.......................................................... 45 7.3 Issues.................................................................. 46 7.4 Troubleshooting indicators.................................................. 47 8 Accessories and spare parts...................................... 49 8.1 Ordering information...................................................... 49 8.2 List of accessories........................................................ 49 8.3 Lists of spare parts........................................................ 50 8.3.1 Triplematic machine................................................ 50 8.3.2 Stand and tensioner................................................ 54 ii Triplematic User manual

1 Introduction 1.1 Important user information 1 Introduction 1.1 Important user information WARNING Before you install, operate or do maintenance on the machine, you must read the safety information in this manual. Obey the instructions in this manual to prevent injuries or damage to the equipment. 1.2 About this manual This User manual describes how to safely install, operate, and do basic maintenance on the chain sharpening machine Triplematic. It also describes the parts of the machine, and shows different accessories and spare parts that are available. 1.3 Intended use The machine must only be used to sharpen the cutting chains used on power saws, forestry machines and harvesters. It automatically sharpens the cutting teeth, gullets and depth gauges on chains. The machine is designed for indoor use only. Unintended use The machine must not be used outdoors or differently than described in this manual. 1.4 Regulatory information This machine is CE-marked and complies with the European directives, standards and regulations given in the table. A copy of the EC Declaration of conformity is supplied with the machine. Directive/Standard Description 98/37 EC The Machine Directive (MD) 73/23 EEC as amended The Low-Voltage Directive (LVD) 89-336/EEC as amended EN-ISO 12100-1, 2 EN 61000-6-3 EN 55014-1, 2 The Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) Safety of machinery - Basic components, general principles for design Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission Markusson Professional Grinders AB 1

1 Introduction 1.5 Data plate 1.5 Data plate This data plate is placed on the Triplematic grinding head. Figure 1 Data plate. The serial number is unique for every machine. 1.6 Recycling information This symbol shows that electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. It must be collected separately. Recycle according to current local rules and regulations. 2 Triplematic User manual

2 Safety 2.1 Safety notices 2 Safety 2.1 Safety notices This chapter contains safety information for Triplematic. This manual contains WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES that are applicable for the safe operation of the machine. WARNING CAUTION A warning tells you about conditions that can cause injury or death, if you do not obey the instructions. Do not continue until all conditions are accepted and engaged. A caution tells you about conditions that can cause damage to equipment, if you do not obey the instructions. Do not continue until all conditions are accepted and engaged. NOTE A note tells you about the information that is important for trouble-free and optimal use of the machine. 2.2 Safety instructions WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING Before you install, operate or do maintenance on the machine, you must read the safety information in this manual. Obey the instructions in this manual to prevent injuries or damage to the equipment. Put the machine indoors, in a dry area with good light. Do not let the machine become wet or moist. Do not put the machine near gas, liquids or other materials that can catch fire or explode. The user must only do maintenance that is described in this manual on the machine. Only approved and trained service technicians can do service on the machine. To prevent mistakes when chains are sharpened, it is very important to understand how the grinding machine works. Read the instructions carefully before the machine is used. WARNING Always wear safety gloves, protective glasses, and any other personal protective equipment suitable for the current work task. WARNING Stop the machine immediately if it does not work correctly! Markusson Professional Grinders AB 3

2 Safety 2.2 Safety instructions WARNING Before a chain is sharpened, make sure that the the grinding disc is not cracked, does not vibrate or wobble. If the grinding disc is damaged it must be replaced immediately, see chapter 6.3. Change the grinding disc and fit the grinding disc guard. If abnormal vibrations occur during operation, immediately stop the machine and check the condition of the grinding disc. WARNING Put the power converter where there is as little dust as possible and out of reach of sparks from the machine. WARNING Attach air hoses and cables with cable clamps, to make sure no one trips over them. CAUTION The Triplematic machine must always be attached to the stand. Make sure that it is safely attached. CAUTION Only use accessories that are supplied or approved by the manufacturer. CAUTION If the pitch is not correctly set the chain will be pushed into an incorrect sharpening position. This may result in a damaged chain. CAUTION If the metal of a cutting link turns blue during grinding, the speed is set too high and the metal is overheated. This can cause the metal in the cutting tooth to loose its properties. Replace the damaged cutting link or sharpen the chain again. CAUTION Clean the machine daily. To prevent that it breaks, remove grinding dust every day. Use a vacuum cleaner, brush or similar to clean the machine. CAUTION Make sure that the floor where the machine is placed, is flat and level. If it is not, attach the stand to the floor with screws. 4 Triplematic User manual

2 Safety 2.3 Signs and symbols 2.3 Signs and symbols See the table below for information about the signs and symbols on Triplematic: Sign/Symbol Description Always wear protective glasses and ear protection when using the machine. Always wear protective gloves when using the machine. Warning! A warning tells you about conditions that can cause injury or death, if you do not obey the instructions. Do not continue until all conditions are accepted and engaged. Before you install, operate or do maintenance on the machine, you must read the safety information in the User manual. Obey the instructions to prevent injuries or damage to the equipment. This machine complies with the applicable European directives. Risk for cutting injuries. Keep fingers away from the area when the machine is on. Risk for pinching injuries. Keep fingers away from the area when the machine is on. WARNING Immediately replace damaged or worn warning sign on the machine, to make sure that the user is aware of the hazards. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 5

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3 Product description 3.1 Product overview 3 Product description 3.1 Product overview Triplematic is a machine that sharpens chains. The machine can sharpen chains for power saws, forestry machines and harvesters. A pneumatic air tensioner is attached to the stand. It secures and tensions the chain when it is sharpened. The stand has 2 chain hangers, which makes it easier to separate the sharpened chains from the chains that are not yet sharpened. Triplematic has 2 grinding modes: the regular grinding mode where only the cutting teeth on the cutting links are sharpened. the 3AT1 grinding mode where all 3 edges (the cutting teeth, the gullet and the depth gauge) on the cutting links are sharpened. The edges are sharpened one after the other, without interaction from the user. Triplematic has 2 chain feeder modes: the standard mode, used for sharpening of standard chains. the skip tooth mode, used for sharpening of "Skip tooth chains" that have twice the distance between the cutting teeth. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 7

3 Product description 3.2 Front view 3.2 Front view C D B A K J I E G H F L M N O Pos Part Description A Grinding head Holds the grinding disc in its correct position. B Grinding depth knob Sets the grinding depth for the gullets. C Counter Sets the number of cutting links to be sharpened. See chapter 3.6.1. D Control panel The controls starts and stops the different functions of the machine. See chapter 3.6. E Chain hangers A hanger for unsharpened or sharpened chains. F Stand Holds the machine. G Tensioner Secures the chain in the correct position. H Grinding disc The disc that sharpens the chain. I Grinding disc centring knob Centers the grinding disc above the chain. J Chain feeder knob Sets the grinding length. K Power supply cable Supplies electricity to the machine. L Chain feeder Pushes the chain through the machine. M Chain ruler Positions the chain as it moves in the machine. N Equal cutting teeth knob Sets the right and left cutting teeth to equal lengths. O Grinding angle screw Sets the grinding angle, 0-35. Default: 30. 8 Triplematic User manual

3 Product description 3.3 Back view 3.3 Back view A B C H D E G F Pos Part Description A Chain pitch wing-nut Adjusts the pitch. B Grinding head cover and grinding disc guard Protects the grinding head and grinding disc, but also the user from sparks during grinding. C Grinding angle scale Shows the grinding angle on a scale from 0-35. Default: 30. It is set using the Grinding angle screw (O in Front view illustration). D Cutting angle scale Shows the cutting angle on a scale from 50-70. Default: 60. E Wire Controls the vertical movement of the grinding head. F Wire adjustment nuts Adjusts the wire that controls the vertical movement of the grinding head. G Depth gauge height knob Sets the hight of the depth gauge. H Cutting angle nut Sets the cutting angle on the Cutting angle scale (D) Markusson Professional Grinders AB 9

3 Product description 3.4 Grinding head 3.4 Grinding head The grinding disc on the grinding head sharpens the chains. The type of disc, the grinding angles, the settings of the grinding head, and the profiling of the grinding disc, determine how the chain is sharpened. D C A B Pos Part Description A Grinding disc Grinds the chain. B Grinding disc nut Keeps the grinding disc in place. C Grinding disc guard Protects the user and grinding disc when the chain is sharpened. D 2 screws To attach the grinding disc guard. 10 Triplematic User manual

3 Product description 3.5 Chain tensioner 3.5 Chain tensioner The purpose of the chain tensioner is to attach and secure the chain in the correct operating position and to keep the chain completely stretched during grinding. A E D C B F G H Pos Part Description A Tensioner rail Where the tensioner slides up and down. The tensioner is moved to fit chains of different lengths. B Locking handle Locks the tensioner in place. C Protection cover Protects the user from pinch injuries. D Tensioner roll Allows the chain to move when it is sharpened. E Tensioner arm/quick release Allows the user to tension or release the chain faster than if the locking handle is used (quick release function). F Pneumatic piston nut Holds the pneumatic piston in place. G Air hose Supplies the tensioner with pneumatic air. H Pneumatic piston Gives flexibility to the tensioner. NOTE To be able to fit shorter chains, it is possible to order a longer tensioner. To be able to fit longer chains, it is possible to order a telescopic chain extension kit. See chapter 8. Accessories and spare parts. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 11

3 Product description 3.6 Controls 3.6 Controls A F B H G C D I K J E L Pos Part Description A Reset button Resets the counter. B Grinding speed knob Sets the grinding speed. C Chain feeder switch ON: Starts the chain feed, so that the chain moves in a forward direction. OFF: Stops the chain feed. D 3AT1 switch ON: all 3 edges (the cutting teeth, the gullet and the depth gauge) on the cutting links are sharpened. OFF: only the cutting teeth on the cutting links are sharpened. E Emergency stop button Breaks the power and stops the machine.the emergency stop button is used to turn off the machine after operation and to do an emergency shut-down. F First digit button Sets the first digit in the counter. (1xx-9xx) G Second digit button Sets the second digit in the counter. (x1x-x9x) H Third digit button Sets the third digit in the counter. (xx1-xx9) I Grinding disc switch Starts the grinding motor. J Troubleshooting indicators Indicates potential problems with the machine. See chapter 7.4. Troubleshooting indicators. K Grinding head tilt button Changes the angle of the grinding head from left to right, or vice versa. L Power button Energizes the machine. 12 Triplematic User manual

3 Product description 3.7 Chain overview 3.6.1 Counter The counter consists of a display and buttons that set the number of cutting teeth to be sharpened before the machine automatically stops. Use the buttons to set the number of cutting teeth to be sharpened before the machine is started. The lower digits on the display show how many cutting teeth that will be sharpened before the machine automatically stops. The counter can be set to count up to 999 sharpened cutting teeth. The number of cutting teeth set, will be stored in the memory until the next time the number is set. The upper digits show the number of cutting teeth that are already sharpened. This number is increased with 1 for every cutting tooth that is sharpened. This counter is reset using the reset button. 3.6.2 Grinding speed knob The grinding speed knob sets the speed of the grinding disc. The speed can be set to: low speed (turtle symbol), which is used when grinding 1-4 mm of the cutting teeth, and high speed (rabbit symbol), which is used when grinding 0-1 mm of the cutting teeth. It is possible to order an air cooler that cools the chain when it is sharpened, to protect the metal in the cutting teeth from loosing their strength. An air cooler allows sharpening at higher speeds. The air cooler uses compressed air to cool the chain. See chapter 8.2. List of accessories. 3.7 Chain overview This chapter describes the definitions for the parts of normal chain. A A R L D G B C E F Pos Part Description A Cutting links R: Right cutting link L: Left cutting link B Drive link The lower part of a link. Used to push the chain forward in the chain saw etc. C Tie strap The links separating the cutting links. D Cutting tooth The part of a cutting link that cuts. E Gullet The space between the cutting tooth and the depth gauge. F Rivet hole A hole where a rivet is placed. G Depth gauge The front part of the link. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 13

3 Product description 3.8 Spare parts and accessories 3.8 Spare parts and accessories See chapter 8. Accessories and spare parts for descriptions of available accessories and spare parts. 3.9 Technical data Parameter Supply voltage Power Current Over-current protection Rotation speed Peripheral speed Grinding disc dimensions (for the grinding discs included in the delivery) Value 12-15 V DC 144 W 12 A Automatic fuse type ptc 2 800 rpm 22 m/s Outer diameter (OD) Width (W) Inner diameter (ID): 150 x 3.5 x 16, to sharpen.325 chains, 150 x 4 x 16, to sharpen 3/8 and.404 chains, and 150 x 5 x 16, to sharpen.404 chains. Max dimensions, Triplematic machine Dimensions, stand Weight, Triplematic machine Weight, stand Compressed air supply pressure Length (L) x Width (W) x Height (H): 480 x 330 x 520 mm Length (L) x Width (W) x Height (H): 345 x 360 x 1070 mm 17.5 kg 33 kg 5-8 bar 14 Triplematic User manual

4 Installation 4.1 Safety during installation 4 Installation 4.1 Safety during installation WARNING Before you install, operate or do maintenance on the machine, you must read the safety information in this manual. Obey the instructions in this manual to prevent injuries or damage to the equipment. WARNING Always wear safety gloves, protective glasses, and any other personal protective equipment suitable for the current work task. 4.2 Site requirements WARNING Put the machine indoors, in a dry area with good light. Do not let the machine become wet or moist. Do not put the machine near gas, liquids or other materials that can catch fire or explode. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 15

4 Installation 4.3 Unpack and install the machine 4.3 Unpack and install the machine NOTE For a video demonstration of how to install and operate the machine, see www.markusson.se. Step Action 1 Unpack the crates. NOTE Keep the delivery crates and packing material. Pack the machine in them if it is moved or sent for service. The crates and packing material will minimize the risk that the machine is damaged during transportation. 2 Make sure that all parts in the list below are included in the delivery: Triplematic machine, stand (with set of screws, nuts and bolts for assembly), tensioner, converter (with 2 screws for assembly), Unpacking and assembly instructions, Triplematic User manual (this document), rectangular profile stone (55 x 15 x 15 mm) and profile template (used as a transport protection during transport, fitted in the chain ruler), hex key, which used to change the grinding angle, grinding disc guard (with 2 screws for assembly), 3 types of ceramic grinding discs of dimensions: 150 x 3.5 x 16, to sharpen.325 chains, 150 x 4 x 16, to sharpen 3/8 and.404 chains, and 150 x 5 x 16, to sharpen.404 chains. separately ordered accessories. CAUTION The Triplematic machine must always be attached to the stand. Make sure that it is safely attached. CAUTION Make sure that the floor where the machine is placed, is flat and level. If it is not, attach the stand to the floor with screws. 3 Attach the Triplematic machine and tensioner on the stand, as instructed in the Unpacking and assembly instructions that are delivered in the crates. 4 Assemble all accessories as instructed in the Assembly instructions. 5 Install a grinding disc and the grinding disc guard. See chapter 6.3. Change the grinding disc and fit the grinding disc guard for instructions. To order more or other types of grinding discs, see chapter 8. Accessories and spare parts. 6 Remove all transport protections. Remove the profile template from the chain ruler, that is used as a transport protection for the grinding head during transport. Remove the transport protection from the air hose connector. 16 Triplematic User manual

4 Installation 4.3 Unpack and install the machine Step Action B A I H D G C E F 7 Connect the power supply cable between the power converter (A) and the power supply on the side of the control panel (I). 8 Connect the power supply cable (F) from the converter to a grounded power outlet, 240 V AC. NOTE For best performance, use the Markusson converter. WARNING Put the power converter where there is as little dust as possible and out of reach of sparks from the machine. 9 Connect the air hose to the AIR IN inlet (G). Connect the other end, using the compressor connector (E), to a 5-8 bar compressed air supply. 10 Connect the other air hose to the AIR OUT outlet (H). Insert its other end through the hole (D) on the stand, then through the cable tie (C) and finally, connect it to the compressed air inlet (B) on the tensioner. WARNING Attach air hoses and cables with cable clamps, to make sure no one trips over them. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 17

4 Installation 4.4 Test the machine before first use 4.4 Test the machine before first use Step Action 1 Make sure that all transport protections are removed. 2 Make sure that the air hoses, the wire and the power supply cables are not damaged and are correctly connected. 3 Make sure that the machine is securely fastened to the stand. 4 Make sure that the machine stands stable on a flat and level floor. If it wobbles or if the floor is not level, attached the stand to the floor with screws. 5 Do a sharpening test to learn how to use the machine and make sure that the functions work correctly. See chapter 7.2. Sharpening test for instructions. 18 Triplematic User manual

5 Operation 5.1 Safety during operation 5 Operation 5.1 Safety during operation WARNING Before you install, operate or do maintenance on the machine, you must read the safety information in this manual. Obey the instructions in this manual to prevent injuries or damage to the equipment. WARNING Always wear safety gloves, protective glasses, and any other personal protective equipment suitable for the current work task. WARNING To prevent mistakes when chains are sharpened, it is very important to understand how the grinding machine works. Read the instructions carefully before the machine is used. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 19

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation 5.2 Prepare for operation NOTE For a video demonstration of how to install and operate the machine, see www.markusson.se. 5.2.1 Prepare the grinding disc WARNING Before a chain is sharpened, make sure that the grinding disc is not cracked, does not vibrate or wobble. If the grinding disc is damaged it must be replaced immediately, see chapter 6.3. Change the grinding disc and fit the grinding disc guard. If abnormal vibrations occur during operation, immediately stop the machine and check the condition of the grinding disc. NOTE Before each chain is sharpened, profile the grinding disc edges to match the shape of the chain type. The condition, the type and the profile of the grinding disc is essential for the result of the sharpening. The instruction that follows contains information on how to make sure that the grinding disc is in good condition and has the correct profile. Step Action 1 Inspect the grinding disc and make sure that it is not cracked. Cracked grinding discs must be replaced immediately. See chapter 6.3. Change the grinding disc and fit the grinding disc guard. 2 Press the power button to energize the machine. 3 Set the grinding speed knob to low speed (turtle symbol). 20 Triplematic User manual

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation Step Action 4 Set the grinding disc switch to ON. 5 Make sure that the grinding disc does not vibrate or wobble. If the grinding disc is damaged it must be replaced immediately, see chapter 6.3. Change the grinding disc and fit the grinding disc guard. 6 Profile the grinding disc edges to match the shape of the chain type. For Ceramic grinding discs: Use the profile stone (included in delivery) or profiler tool (accessory) to shape the edges on the grinding disc. For CBN grinding discs: Use the CBN cleaning stone (accessory) to shape the edges on the grinding disc. See chapter 8.2. List of accessories. 7 Set the grinding disc switch to OFF. 8 Use the profile template to verify that the grinding disc has the same profile as the type of chain to be sharpened. 3,5 4 5 9 Repeat steps 4-8 until the grinding disc profile is the same as the selected profile on the profile template. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 21

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation 5.2.2 Set the cutting angle NOTE Read the specifications from the chain manufacturer to find out the recommended cutting angle for your chain. Step Action 1 Use an adjustable wrench to loosen the cutting angle nut located on the back of the machine. 2 Turn the grinding head to set the desired cutting angle (50-70 ) on the cutting angle scale. The default cutting angle is 60. 70 60 50 3 Tighten the cutting angle nut. 22 Triplematic User manual

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation 5.2.3 Set the grinding angle NOTE Read the specifications from the chain manufacturer to find out the recommended grinding angle for your chain. Step Action 1 Use the hex key (delivered with the machine) to loosen the grinding angle screw up to three turns. 2 Turn the grinding head to set the desired grinding angle (0-35 ) on the grinding angle scale. The default grinding angle is 30. 3 Tighten the grinding angle screw. 4 Press the grinding head tilt button to move the grinding head in both directions and make sure that the grinding angles are the same. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 23

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation Step Action 5 If the grinding angles are not the same (for example 26 in the right direction and 30 in the left direction), adjust the nuts (A) a 1/2-turn at the time. A 6 Repeat steps 2-5 until the grinding angles are the same in both directions. 24 Triplematic User manual

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation 5.2.4 Insert the chain Step Action 1 Check the chain for double-links (2 left cutting links or 2 right cutting links) or joint-links, and make sure that the chain is not damaged. Mark double-links or joint-links, to make it easier to see them when the chain is sharpened. 2 Place the chain, with the cutting tooth to the right of the depth gauge, into the groove on the chain ruler. 3 Pull the chain around by hand to make sure that it runs freely in the chain rulers. 4 Loosen the locking handle and move the tensioner upwards or downwards to make enough room to position the chain. 5 Lift the tensioner arm (quick release function) and place the chain below the tensioner roll. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 25

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation Step Action 6 Lower the tensioner arm to its bottom position. 7 Move the tensioner downwards until the chain is tightly secured in its position. There should be a gap of about 10-15 mm between the pneumatic-piston nut and pneumatic piston, where the piston should be visible. 10-15 mm 8 Tighten the locking handle to secure the chain. 26 Triplematic User manual

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation Step Action 9 Press slightly on the chain with your hand to test the tension. The chain should not slack. 10 If the chain tension is too loose, repeat the procedure. NOTE To be able to fit shorter chains, it is possible to order a longer tensioner. To be able to fit longer chains, it is possible to order a telescopic chain extension kit. See chapter 8. Accessories and spare parts. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 27

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation 5.2.5 Make the grinding settings Step Action 1 Press the power button to energize the machine. 2 Press the grinding head tilt button to move the grinding head so that it is tilted in the correct start position for the next cutting link to be grinded. 3 Lift the grinding head to its uppermost position. 4 Read the specifications from the chain manufacturer to find the pitch for the chain that is to be sharpened. 2 If the pitch is not known; calculate it by measuring the distance in inches between 3 rivets, and divide it by 2. 5 Loosen the chain pitch wing-nut and move it to the correct pitch position. Tighten it again. NOTE To adjust the pitch is not the same thing as to adjust the cutting tooth length (chapter 6.5. Set the cutting teeth to equal lengths ). 28 Triplematic User manual

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation Step Action 6 Set the chain feeder switch to ON. The chain feeder arm now pushes the chain forward. 7 Visually inspect and make sure that the chain feeder arm stops its movement exactly above the rivet behind the cutting link, as illustrated in the right image. 8 Set the chain feeder switch to OFF, when the grinding head is in its uppermost position and the chain lock is not engaged. 9 Repeat steps 6-9 until the chain feeder arm stops in the correct position. CAUTION If the pitch is not correctly set the chain will be pushed into an incorrect sharpening position. This may result in a damaged chain. 10 Turn the grinding speed knob to set the grinding disc speed to: low speed (turtle symbol), used when grinding 1-4 mm of the teeth, and high speed (rabbit symbol), is used when grinding 0-1 mm of the teeth. See chapter 3.6.2. Grinding speed knob for more information about how to set the speed. CAUTION If the metal of a cutting link turns blue during grinding, the speed is set too high and the metal is overheated. This can cause the metal in the cutting tooth to loose its properties. Replace the damaged cutting link or sharpen the chain again. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 29

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation Step Action NOTE It is possible to order an air cooler that cools the chain during grinding, to protect the metal in the cutting teeth from loosing their strength. An air cooler allows grinding at higher speeds. The air cooler uses compressed air to cool the chain. See chapter 8.2. List of accessories. 11 Fold down the grinding head to its grinding position. 12 The grinding depth for gullets is recommended by the chain manufacturer. To set it, turn the grinding depth knob, located on the back of the grinding head: clockwise, to grind shallower into the gullet, or anti-clockwise, to grind deeper into the gullet. 13 To set the approximate grinding length, turn the chain feeder knob: clockwise, to grind more, resulting in a shorter cutting tooth, or anti-clockwise, to grind less, resulting in a longer cutting tooth. 14 If required: Change the grinding setting for the height of the depth gauges. See chapter 6.6. Set the depth gauge height. 15 Set the chain feeder switch to ON. The chain feeder arm now pushes the chain forward. 16 Monitor the grinding disc movements. Is the chain sharpened as required? 30 Triplematic User manual

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation Step Action 17 If required: Turn the grinding depth knob, located on the back of the grinding head, to do minor adjustments on the grinding depth. 18 If required: Turn the chain feeder knob to do minor adjustments to the grinding length. 19 Set the chain feeder switch to OFF when the grinding head is in its uppermost position and the chain lock is not engaged. 20 Important! If the chain has double-links, pull the chain back so that the grinding starts on the second double-link. If the chain has a joint, start grinding behind it. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 31

5 Operation 5.2 Prepare for operation 5.2.6 Use skip tooth mode Triplematic has 2 chain feeder modes: the standard mode, used for sharpening of standard chains. the skip tooth mode, used for sharpening of "Skip tooth chains" that have twice the distance between the cutting teeth. The chain feeder mode needs to be adjusted to function properly for the type of chain to be sharpened. Step Action To set the machine into skip tooth mode: 1 Use a finger or a tool to press plate B away from plate A until it unlocks, and then move it in the direction of the Skip tooth arrow. B A 2 Use a finger to press plate B downward and forward into the Skip tooth position. 3 Sharpen the chain as instructed in chapter 5.3. Operate the machine. B A To set the machine back into standard mode: 1 Use a finger to move plate B in the direction of the Standard arrow, until it enters its locked position. 2 Sharpen the chain as instructed in chapter 5.3. Operate the machine. B A 32 Triplematic User manual

5 Operation 5.3 Operate the machine 5.3 Operate the machine WARNING Always wear safety gloves, protective glasses, and any other personal protective equipment suitable for the current work task. WARNING Stop the machine immediately if it does not work correctly! NOTE For a video demonstration of how to install and operate the machine, see www.markusson.se. NOTE Discard the chain when the longest part of the cutting tooth is shorter than 4 mm, or if you find cracks or burrs in the chain. 4 mm Step Action 1 Use the first, second and third digit buttons to set the counter to the number of teeth that still need to be sharpened, on the chain. See chapter 3.6.1. Counter for more information about how to set the counter. NOTE Do not use the 3AT1 grinding mode when grinding a brand new chain, i.e during the first cycle. 2 Set the 3AT1 switch to: ON to use the 3AT1 grinding mode where all 3 edges (the cutting teeth, the gullet and the depth gauge) on the cutting links are sharpened. The edges are sharpened one after the other, without interaction from the user. OFF to use the regular grinding mode where only the cutting teeth on the cutting links are sharpened. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 33

5 Operation 5.3 Operate the machine Step Action 3 Set the grinding disc switch to ON to start grinding motor. 4 Set the chain feeder switch to ON to start the feeding of the chain and the movement of the grinding head. The sharpening starts. 5 Press the reset button when the grinding head moves downwards the first time. This resets the counter. 6 Wait until the machine has sharpened the set number of links. When the set number of links are sharpened the chain feeding and the grinding stops. 7 If required: Do the necessary adjustments to the settings or tilt the grinding head to sharpen a double-link. 8 If required: Use the first, second and third digit buttons to set the counter to the number of teeth that still need to be sharpened, on the chain. See chapter 3.6.1. Counter for more information about how to set the Counter. 34 Triplematic User manual

5 Operation 5.3 Operate the machine Step Action 9 Press the reset button to reset the counter and to start grinding again. 10 Wait until the machine has sharpened the set number of links. When the set number of links are sharpened the chain feeding and the grinding stops. 11 Lift the grinding head to its most upright position. 12 Set the grinding disc switch to OFF. 13 Set the chain feeder switch to OFF. 14 Lift the tensioner arm (quick release function) and remove the chain. 15 To turn off the power to the machine, press the emergency stop button. CAUTION Clean the machine daily. To prevent that it breaks, remove grinding dust every day. Use a vacuum cleaner, brush or similar to clean the machine. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 35

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6 Maintenance and service 6.1 Safety during maintenance 6 Maintenance and service 6.1 Safety during maintenance WARNING Make sure that the power is turned off before you install, operate or do maintenance on the machine. WARNING Before you install, operate or do maintenance on the machine, you must read the safety information in this manual. Obey the instructions in this manual to prevent injuries or damage to the equipment. WARNING Always wear safety gloves, protective glasses, and any other personal protective equipment suitable for the current work task. WARNING The user must only do maintenance that is described in this manual on the machine. Only approved and trained service technicians can do service on the machine. CAUTION Only use accessories that are supplied or approved by the manufacturer. 6.2 Frequency of maintenance Maintenance step When Description Cleaning. Daily. To prevent that it breaks, remove grinding dust every day. Use a vacuum cleaner, brush or similar to clean the machine. Change grinding discs. When worn or damaged. See chapter 6.3. Change the grinding disc and fit the grinding disc guard. Center the grinding disc. Check and adjust the wire. Fasten the chain lock. When worn or if the chain has a different width than the previous. Once every 3 months, depending on usage. When the chain is loose during operation. See chapter 6.4. Center the grinding disc. See chapter 6.8. Check and adjust the wire. See chapter 6.7. Fasten the chain lock. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 37

6 Maintenance and service 6.3 Change the grinding disc and fit the grinding disc guard 6.3 Change the grinding disc and fit the grinding disc guard WARNING Before a chain is sharpened, make sure that the the grinding disc is not cracked, does not vibrate or wobble. If the grinding disc is damaged it must be replaced immediately. If abnormal vibrations occur during operation, immediately stop the machine and check the condition of the grinding disc. The machine is delivered with 3 grinding discs of different sizes. To order more grinding discs, see chapter 8. Accessories and spare parts. Step Action 1 Press the emergency stop button to turn the power off. 2 Lift the grinding head to its most upright position. 3 If the grinding disc guard is fitted: Loosen the 2 screws (D) and remove the guard (C). D 4 Hold the grinding disc and loosen the nut (B). 5 Remove the grinding disc (A) from the grinding disc axis and discard it as referred to by national laws and regulations. 6 Place a new grinding disc (A) on the grinding disc axis. 7 Tighten the nut (B) by hand to secure the grinding disc in its position. 8 Place the grinding disc guard (C) in its position and fasten the 2 screws (D). 9 Turn the grinding disc centering knob to 1 on the scale that is placed next to the knob. See chapter 6.4. Center the grinding disc for more information. A B C 38 Triplematic User manual

6 Maintenance and service 6.4 Center the grinding disc 6.4 Center the grinding disc The diameter of the grinding disc decreases when it is used. To maintain the grinding proportions the grinding disc position must be changed when: the grinding disc has been worn, or the chain has a different drive link width. The grinding disc centering knob is used to center the grinding disc over the chain, which results in equal depth of the gullets on the left and right cutting links. Step Action 1 Sharpen a few links and then visually inspect the result. If the grinding depth are not equal on the gullets of the right and left cutting links, continue to the next step. 2 Turn the grinding disc centering knob to move the grinding motor and the disc up or down. Set the arrow on the scale to point to the number that corresponds to the disc diameter, as specified below: Grinding disc diameter: Scale: 150 mm (new grinding discs) 1-3 140 mm 3-5 130 mm 4-6 3 Repeat steps 1-2 until the grinding depth is equal. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 39

6 Maintenance and service 6.5 Set the cutting teeth to equal lengths 6.5 Set the cutting teeth to equal lengths If the right (outer) and left (inner) cutting teeth on the cutting links are not sharpened to equal lengths, do the steps that follows: Step Action 1 Do a sharpening test on a test chain, according to the instructions in chapter 7.2. Sharpening test. 2 Make sure that the right and left cutting teeth are sharpened to equal lengths. Use a slide-gauge to measure. A A=B B If they are not equally long, turn the equal cutting teeth knob: clock-wise to increase the length of the right cutting tooth and decrease the length of the left cutting tooth, or counter clock-wise to decrease the length of the right cutting tooth and increase the length of the left cutting tooth. 3 Repeat the sharpening test until the cutting teeth are sharpened to equal lengths. 6.6 Set the depth gauge height Step Action 1 Do a sharpening test on a test chain, according to the instructions in chapter 7.2. Sharpening test. 2 Turn the depth gauge heigh knob: clock-wise to increase the hight of the depth gauge (and therefore grind less of it), or counter clock-wise to decrease the hight of the depth gauge (and therefore grind more of it). 3 Repeat the sharpening test until the hight of the depth gauges is correct. 40 Triplematic User manual

6 Maintenance and service 6.7 Fasten the chain lock 6.7 Fasten the chain lock The chain lock needs to be fastened if the chain is not fixed during sharpening. Step Action 1 Insert a 0.6 mm or 0.7 mm feeler gauge into the groove of the chain ruler, to measure the groove width. 0.6-0.7mm 2 Turn the nut (A) in 1-1.5 turns clockwise, until the groove in the chain ruler is 0.6-0.7 mm wide. A 3 Do a sharpening test and make sure that the chain remains in its position during the test. See chapter 7.2. Sharpening test. 4 If required: Repeat steps 1-3 until the chain is fixed during sharpening. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 41

6 Maintenance and service 6.8 Check and adjust the wire 6.8 Check and adjust the wire NOTE If the wire is not correctly set, the grinding machine will not operate correctly. The manufacturer sets the wire correctly, but it will be worn when the machine operates. Make sure that the wire is correctly set. If necessary, adjust or replace the wire. Step Action 1 Press the power button to energize the machine. 2 Set the grinding speed knob to high speed (rabbit symbol). See chapter 3.6.2. Grinding speed knob for instructions. 3 Press the grinding head tilt button to turn the grinding head to the left. 4 Set the grinding angle to 30. See chapter 5.2.3. Set the grinding angle for instructions. 42 Triplematic User manual

6 Maintenance and service 6.8 Check and adjust the wire Step Action 5 Set the chain feeder switch to ON. 6 Place a 0.05 mm feeler gauge (B) between the lifting arm (C) and the flange (A) and make sure that the lifting arm completely meets the flange for about 1.5 seconds before it lifts again. If the test is successful, the wire does not need to be adjusted. The test is finished. If the lifting arm and flange do not completely meet or do not meet long enough, do the next steps. If the wire is damaged or worn, it must be replaced, see chapter 8.3. Lists of spare parts. When it has been replaced, repeat this instruction. B C A 7 Set the chain feeder switch to OFF. 8 To set the wire so that the lifting arm meets the flange: for a shorter time: turn the 2 nuts (D) in the direction towards the machine. for a longer time: turn the 2 nuts (D) in the direction from the machine. D 9 Repeat steps 5-8 until the test is successful. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 43

6 Maintenance and service 6.9 Service 6.9 Service Contact your regional sales representative to reach your servicing team: for service issues, if the machine does not work properly and the problem cannot be solved by the instructions in this manual, or for maintenance issues not described in this manual. WARNING NOTE The user must only do maintenance that is described in this manual on the machine. Only approved and trained service technicians can do service on the machine. Keep the delivery crates and packing material. Pack the machine in them if it is moved or sent for service. The crates and packing material will minimize the risk that the machine is damaged during transportation. 44 Triplematic User manual

7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Troubleshooting procedure 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Troubleshooting procedure 1. Make sure that the machine is energized. 2. Read chapter 7.3. Issues and chapter 7.4. Troubleshooting indicators to find a description of the issue. 3. Do the recommended corrective procedures. 4. Do a sharpening test, see instruction in chapter 7.2. Sharpening test. 5. If the problem stays after corrective procedures or is not given in this manual, contact your regional sales representative to reach your servicing team. 7.2 Sharpening test WARNING Stop the machine immediately if it does not work correctly! Always do a sharpening test: when the machine is new, to learn how to use the machine, or if the chain is not sharpened as expected. Recommendation: Use an old chain for the test. Step Action 1 Insert a test chain into the machine and sharpen it according to the instructions in chapter 5. Operation. 2 Test the functions of the machine and study the motions. 3 Make sure that: the right (outer) and left (inner) cutting links are sharpened to even lengths. Use a slide-gauge to measure. If they are uneven, see chapter 6.5. Set the cutting teeth to equal lengths. the grinding depth on the chain is deep enough. If the grinding disc is worn it needs to be adjusted, see chapter 6.4. Center the grinding disc. If it needs to be changed, see chapter 6.3. Change the grinding disc and fit the grinding disc guard. 4 Repeat the sharpening test until the result of the test is satisfactory and the machine is running trouble-free. 5 Remove the test chain. Markusson Professional Grinders AB 45

7 Troubleshooting 7.3 Issues 7.3 Issues Issue Possible cause Corrective procedure The depth of the gullets on the left and right cutting links are unevenly sharpened. The lengths of the right and left cutting teeth are not the same. One of the troubleshooting indicator LED:s on the control panel is lit up. The chain is not fixed during sharpening. Wrong cutting tooth is sharpened. The grinding angles are not the same (e.g. 35 in one direction and 25 in the other) when the grinding head turns in the 2 different directions. Wrong parts of the cutting teeth are sharpened. The grinding head falls without slowing down before it touches the cutting links. An incorrect number of cutting links are sharpened (too many or too few). The cutting teeth are not correctly sharpened. The grinding angle is too aggressive. The metal of a cutting link turns blue during grinding, which is an indication of damaged or weakened metal. The grinding disc is not centred between the cutting links. The equal cutting teeth knob is incorrectly set. There is an issue with one of the motors. An alarm is triggered and must be corrected. The chain lock is loose. The air pressure is too low. The chain was in the incorrect position when the machine was started. The M6 nuts needs to be adjusted. The chain pitch wing nut is not in the correct position for the type of chain used. A cutting tooth was caught on the chain feeder, because the chain feeder is worn out and the material is uneven. The wire is worn and needs to be adjusted. An incorrect number of cutting links was set on the counter. The counter was not reset before the machine was operated. Incorrect settings are used. The grinding angle setting is incorrect. The grinding speed is set too high and the metal is overheated. See the instructions in chapter 6.4. Center the grinding disc. See chapter 6.5. Set the cutting teeth to equal lengths. See chapter 7.4. Troubleshooting indicators. See chapter 6.7. Fasten the chain lock. Check and adjust the air pressure. Find the cutting tooth to be sharpened and make sure that it is in the correct position before the machine is operated. See chapter 5.2.5. Make the grinding settings. See chapter 5.2.3. Set the grinding angle. See chapter 5.2.5. Make the grinding settings. Loosen the screw that holds the chain feeder in its position. Discard the chain feeder as referred to by national laws and regulations. Attach a new chain feeder and fastened the screw. Rasp the chain feeder until the material is even. See chapter chapter 6.8. Check and adjust the wire. See chapter 5.2.5. Make the grinding settings. See chapter 5.2.5. Make the grinding settings. See chapter 5.2.5. Make the grinding settings. See chapter 5.2.5. Make the grinding settings. Replace the damaged cutting link or discard the chain. Lower the speed on the grinding speed knob, see chapter 3.6.2. Grinding speed knob. 46 Triplematic User manual

7 Troubleshooting 7.4 Troubleshooting indicators 7.4 Troubleshooting indicators Pos Description Possible cause Corrective action 1 The turning motor pulse indicator shows a flashing red light. 2 The turning motor indicator shows a flashing red light. The turning motor indicator shows a red light. 3 The chain feeder motor indicator shows a red light and the chain feeder motor is slow or has stopped. 4 The 3AT1 motor indicator shows a red light. Shows that the gear shifts. Shows that the turning motor and gear are working. Shows that the turning motor or gear is broken, malfunctioning or that the power to the turning motor is broken. The chain feeder motor or gear is broken. One or more drive links are broken. Nut A (see below illustration) that is fitted on screw B (found on the opposite side of the grinding head arm) is tightened too hard. This is not an error indication. The turning motor pulse indicator is used for information. This is not an error indication. The turning motor pulse indicator is used for information. Contact your regional sales representative to reach your servicing team. Contact your regional sales representative to reach your servicing team. Check for, and replace all damaged drive links, or discard the chain. Loosen nut A until the indicator light goes off. B A Markusson Professional Grinders AB 47