Alligator SM 80D User Manual

Complete operating manual for the Alligator Vollmer SM 80D, a professional grinding machine designed for precision sharpening of serrated blades and cutting tools. This comprehensive workshop manual provides all necessary guidance for machine setup, operational adjustment, and regular maintenance. A detailed parts list with technical references enables accurate component identification and ordering. The manual covers grinding wheel selection and mounting, including abrasive grades and dimensional specifications, along with attack angle configuration from 6 to 45 degrees and tooth pitch adjustment across 30 to 80 mm ranges. Step-by-step procedures detail wheel balancing, profiling operations, and blade centering techniques essential for consistent results. Coverage includes blade clamping capacity from 100 to 400 mm, bottom tooth depth adjustment from 10 to 48 mm, grinding wheel pass methodology, and the standard feed rate of 33 teeth per minute. Lubrication schedules, maintenance intervals, and operational safety guidance ensure reliable long-term performance. Technical plates illustrate small tooth profiles (PCP) with both standard and reinforced configurations showing precise dimensions, complemented by pneumatic and electrical schematic diagrams that clarify the machine's integrated systems. Supplementary data sheets for blade deburring tools and blade cleaning equipment provide complete support documentation for related operations. This manual serves as the essential reference for setup, troubleshooting, and sustained operation of the SM 80D system.