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Summary of Contents for CompuCarve 183.217540

Page 1: ...83 217540 Please save this manual for future reference CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Warranty Safety Setup Features Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting ...

Page 2: ...ol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Personal safety is involved Look for this symbol to point out helpful information and hints that will allow maximum efficiency and enjoyment of the CompuCarve system CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY If this tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year or 200 hours of use whichever comes first from the date ...

Page 3: ...IONS 17 Rip or Cross _lt 18 Jointing and Squaring 18 Bevel and Miter Cuts 19 Routing an Edge 19 Measuring a Board 20 CARVING A PROJECT 20 Inserting a Board 20 l Vorkpieee Preparation 23 Jogging the Cutting Truck 25 Auto Jigging Function 25 Workpiece Size Limitations 26 CUTTING BITS 26 Bit Adapter Assemb 27 PROPER BIT INSTALLATION 28 Approved Bits 28 ocking the Quick Release Chuck 29 Bit Assembly I...

Page 4: ... 8 kg Cut Motor Speed No Load 20 000 rpm Cut Motor Horsepower Peak 1 0Hp Electrical Rating 90 123VAC at 3 5 A 60 HZ Power Cord Length 6 feet Movement Velocity Length Axis 2 per second Width Axis 12 per second Up down Axis 12 per second Sears Roebuck and Co CompuCarve TM System Rev 1 6 09 27 06 Page 3 ...

Page 5: ...uards KNOW THE POWER TOOL Read the operator s manual carefully Learn the machine s applications and limitations as well as any specific potential hazards related to this tool MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB Do not force the tool or attachment to d...

Page 6: ... not rush Specific Safety Rules Precautions For The CompuCarve READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY WARNING Look for this symbol throughout this manual It points out important safety precautions It means attention Personal safety is involved WHILE USING MACHINE make sure that the power to the machine is kept constant Using other high power draw machines on the same power leg may cause the machine to ...

Page 7: ...damage to the machine To ensure proper repair using original replacement parts a qualified service technician at a Sears service center should make all repairs whether electrical or mechanical DO NOT USE THE TOOL IF THE POWER SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by a Sears service center CUT ONLY WOOD PLASTIC OR WOOD LIKE MATERIALS Do not cut metal NEVER cut more tha...

Page 8: ...e fuse or circuit breaker for the outlet is not open and that the outlet has power available EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at an extended distance from the power source use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and causing potential damage to the machine Use t...

Page 9: ...und in some woods Rip Cut A cut made parallel to the grain or length of the workpiece Rout To hollow scoop or carve out Snipe An unwanted depression formed near the end of a workpiece caused by the uneven transition of the workpiece from one support surface to another Snipe can be minimized by ensuring that auxiliary outfeed supports are even with machine support surfaces The free end of the workp...

Page 10: ...Adapter H 3 32 Allen Wrench I Muffler Dust Collector J Bit removal Tool K Crank Handle Ball and Shoulder Bolt Items Included With the CompuCarve System i iY FIGURE 1 CARVEWRIGHT MEMORY CARD PROGRAMMER FIGURE2 MUFFLERAND DUST COLLECTOR BAG FIGURE 3 CARVEWRIGHT MEMORY CARD FIGURE4 1 8 CUTTING BIT WITH ADAPTER FIGURE 5 1 16 CARVING BIT WITH ADAPTER FIGURE 6 3 32 ALLEN WRENCH FIGURE7 BIT REMOVAL TOOL ...

Page 11: ...red end out of the sheath several inches Push the core back into the sheath and make sure that it slips into and engages the cutting motor Turn the core with your fingers and feel for resistance of the motor If the shaft spins without resistance push the core in as you slowly rotate it You should feel it engage in the slot 5 Insert the flexshaft into cutting head Looking through the slot in the to...

Page 12: ...d oriented to the flats on the shank On the 1 4 shank bits use a drop of permanent thread cement to prevent them from loosening 7 Attach muffler and dust collector bag Insert the muffler bag into the vacuum outlet on the rear of the machine by pressing and twisting it into place 8 Plug the power cord into a wall outlet 9 Store packaging Please keep the box and packing foam for secure transportatio...

Page 13: ...rol Sliding Guide Plate Release Lever Vertical Corner Post Sliding Guide Plate Memory Card Slot Power Switch Folding Outfeed Table Outfeed Table Height Adjuster FIGURE 10 FEATURES FRONT VIEW The CompuCarve is designed for ease of use with nearly all operations done from the side shown in Figure 10 Become familiar with the names and locations of these features as they will be referred to throughout...

Page 14: ...tor Bag Sliding Guide Plate Outfeed Table Height Adjustment FIGURE11 FEATURES REAR VIEW Folding Outfeed Table rear Top Compression Rollers _ _ _ Sensor FIGURE12 FEATURES VIEW FROM BELOW OUTFEED TABLE NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY Sears Roebuck and Co CompuCarve TM System Rev 1 6 09 27 06 Page 13 ...

Page 15: ...de Rails FIGURE13 CUTTING HEAD ASSEMBLY Overhead View of Machine with workpiece Z Axis is up down Workpiec_ Far side This corner near left of the workpiece is the coordinate origin for all board measurements FIGURE 14 DIRECTIONAL CONVENTIONS 1 1 Sears Roebuck and Co CompuCarve TM System Rev 1 6 09 27 06 Page 14 ...

Page 16: ... the keypad until the display is readable from a comfortable angle The CompuCarve may be used in two complementary ways First and most powerfully the CompuCarve can carve intricate patterns and designs created through the CarveWright design software running on a computer Second there are built in woodworking functions on board the machine including Rip Cuts Cross Cuts Edge Jointing End Squaring Mi...

Page 17: ...ructure is usually done by browsing through the menu structure Alternatively the shortcut keys on the keypad can be used if the user is familiar with the options Browsing uses three buttons on the keypad up arrow down arrow and the ENTER key As described previously when a menu is displayed the menu name will be on the top line and the current menu option will be displayed on the bottom line of the...

Page 18: ... Key will initiate the Squaring and Jointing menu Key will initiate the Bevel and Miter Cut menu Key will access a menu of any add on accessories Key will allow user to measure width or length of piece Key will allow user to repeat the previous operation without having to go through all of the setup steps Key will allow access to machine settings and info Built In Functions The CompuCarve machine ...

Page 19: ...o clean up the cut edge If you intend to joint the board after ripping it cut the material slightly wider to allow for the jointing passes that remove 1 64 on each pass Jointing and Squaring Jointing and squaring operations which are often difficult on smaller boards can be done quickly and with extreme precision using this built in function Squaring ensures that the corner angle of the board surf...

Page 20: ... will ALWAYS be applied to the left end of the board and a Rip bevel will ALWAYS be applied to the far side of the board as explained in Figure 14 Finally there will be a prompt to insert a 1 4 Ballnose bit not included for bevel cuts or a 1 8 Cutting bit included for a miter cut To repeat the last Bevel or Miter cut to multiple boards s_mply raise the head remove the previous board from the machi...

Page 21: ...ece Check the bottom of the workpiece for features that will make it unusable in the machine The bottom surface of the workpiece where it contacts the squaring plate must be flat and level for a width of at least 3 8 inches along the bottom edge to allow the Board Tracking Sensor to accurately calculate the position of the workpiece at all times see Figure 17 If a workpiece does not have the requi...

Page 22: ...e can travel freely in and out of the machine along its entire length without binding or encountering significant drag Do this by moving the workpiece in and out of the machine by hand while laying flat on the traction drive WARNING Do not attempt to load a workpiece that has a significant taper to the sides A tapered workpiece will bind between the sliding plate and the squaring plate and will da...

Page 23: ...see the Checking the Head Pressure in the troubleshooting section for the proper lubrication procedure The head locking lever is then rotated outward into the locked position The workpiece is now secure and ready to be carved 9 Make sure that the top safety cover is closed before proceeding Locking Lever In Locked Position FIGURE 18 LOCKING LEVER CONFIGURATION Make sure that the locking lever is r...

Page 24: ...the desired effect Workpiece size as shown in the design software iiWorkpiece II A shown in the design B software FIGURE19 GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF STAY UNDER ROLLER OPTION AREAS A B ADDED The machine will then measure the workpiece If the size of the inserted workpiece does not match the size of the designed project then the machine will prompt for additional information The machine will ask differ...

Page 25: ...s the operation to find the bit tip position The message Finding Surface will be displayed on the LCD Press the STOP key when this message appears When prompted choose the Jog To Touch option Use the arrow keys to move the bit tip to a suitable flat spot on the board and press ENTER to record position The machine will remember this location and use it to locate the tips of all the bits used in the...

Page 26: ... the keypad Auto Jigging Function Occasionally a project will contain carvings or routs that can interfere with the mechanical operation of the machine Types of interference fall into the following categories 1 Wide vertical cuts across the top surface if the workpiece can cause the compression rollers to fall during a project affecting the machine s ability to move the workpiece Cuts through the ...

Page 27: ...hould be adjusted properly to avoid letting the workpiece sag or rise as any transition going on and off the rollers will be reflected in the carved surface in a manner similar to a snipe The weight of the workpiece is also a limiting factor related to both quality of the carving and longevity of the drive mechanism Any workpiece more than 20 Ibs in weight places increased stress on the drive mech...

Page 28: ...collet is also securely tightened For 1 4 shank bits insert bit into bit adapter and tighten setscrews with supplied Allen wrench See Figure 21 Position the bit in the adapter as shown in Figure 22 and always make sure the setscrews are tight For long term bit setup use a drop of permanent thread cement on the setscrews _ WARNING Failure to correctly install the bit in the adapter can result in in...

Page 29: ...H IN EXAMPLE B Approved Bits ili i l ili D S k A E F G H Bit Family Name Sizes A 1 8 Cutting 1 8 B 1 16 Tapered Carving 1 16 C V Groove 60 90 D Round Nose 1 8 1 4 1 2 E Straight Jointing 3 8 F Round Over 1 4 1 2 G Roman Ogee 1 8 3 16 H Classical Ogee 3 8 1 2 FIGURE23 APPROVED ROUTER BITS Sears Roebuck and Co CompuCarve TM System Rev 1 6 09 27 06 Page 28 ...

Page 30: ... head to the center of the machine and prompt for the required bit Quick Release Chuck FIGURE24 QUICK RELEASE CHUCK To insert a bit lift up on the front safety cover cock the quick release chuck and press the bit assembly into the chuck until a slight snap is felt Close the cover and press the ENTER key The machine will proceed with measuring the bit and processing the selected task Be certain to ...

Page 31: ... Alternately the supplied bit removal tool can be used to extract the router bit as shown in Figure 26 and 27 Slide the removal tool under the release flange and into the adapter slot and then lift the handle in a gentle prying motion The removal tool straddles the bit adapter to hold it and keep it from falling as the bit is released The bit and its collet assembly will drop out onto the removal ...

Page 32: ...structions on the material and procedure To access the cable first unplug the CompuCarve machine from power Firmly grasp the flexshaft outer sheath where it is snapped into the machine s cutting head and pull it free from the head The cable is contained within the sheath and should slide out freely when grasped between finger and thumb Inspect the cable for debris and clean with a lint free cloth ...

Page 33: ...ss Replacement Items Occasionally due to wear or accident some components of the machine will need replacement The flexshaft will periodically need to be replaced The time period will depend on the duration and type of use the machine has had The CompuCarve can detect when the flexshaft is going bad and will prompt the operator to replace it If the flexshaft is not replaced and its condition degra...

Page 34: ...he machine It is in the released position if it is flush to the front face of the head _YTO AVOID SNIPE use outfeed roller stands for long workpieces Any workpiece over 3 feet long will require that additional stand alone outfeed rollers be used to support the workpiece Make sure the rollers are adjusted properly to avoid letting the workpiece sag or rise up against the upper rollers Any uneven tr...

Page 35: ...or will perform properly o Make sure that any hardware used to affix the plastic to the backer board resides outside of the cutting area o If cutting in clear plastic the machine may have trouble locating the edges at startup To avoid this simply place masking tape along the edges of the workpiece _ CLEAR DUST AFTER EACH OPERATION It is important that any dust on or near the Squaring Plate and the...

Page 36: ...ross the width and length of the workpiece Board Edge Sensor Cleaning of the Board Sensor From time to time the sensor that locates and measures the workpiece can become obscured by dust The sensor system consists of an infrared LED and an infrared detector The board sensor works by reflecting infrared light off of the board and reading the intensity of the reflection When the board is underneath ...

Page 37: ... to go greater than 50 Quickly remove your hand from under the sensor You should see the reading drop immediately to the no board reading The correct reading should be less then 10 and ideally 0 If any of the checks fail ensure the sensor is clear of dust and recheck If the operation does not improve contact CompuCarve Vertical Lockup Cranking the head beyond its highest useable height can result ...

Page 38: ...r pressing the 0 on the keypad Select item 6 Calibrate Offsets from the Options menu You will be prompted for the thickness that you just measured key in the value and press ENTER The machine will begin measuring the board and then will prompt for the 3 8 Jointing bit Load the bit as normal and press ENTER The machine will take a few more measurements and cut a slot into the board Once the slot is...

Page 39: ...tpads 3 Crank the head down and make sure that the clutch clicks at least five times to verify maximum loading 4 Read the scale measurement and repeat several times The proper head loading should be between 75 and 85 pounds If the head loading is not within these bounds the most likely caused by insufficient lubrication of the four vertical corner posts or the two vertical leadscrews Wipe all resi...

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