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Ironwood FX 750

User Manual

general information.

features.

operation.

spindle height adjustment.

tool adjustments. noise reduction.

maintenance.

troubleshooting.

periodic maintenance.

safety.

delivery and installation.

inspection.

receiving the machine.

assembly.

fences and fence assembly.

safety guard assembly.

technical specifi cations. safety considerations.

Summary of Contents for FX 750

Page 1: ...dle height adjustment tool adjustments noise reduction maintenance troubleshooting periodic maintenance safety delivery and installation inspection receiving the machine assembly fences and fence assembly safety guard assembly technical specifications safety considerations ...

Page 2: ...tter Head Tooling 4 4 Top Dust Cover 4 5 Safety Guard Assembly 4 6 Miter Gauge Assembly and Clamp 5 0 Connect to Power 14 6 0 Safety 15 7 0 Start the Machine 16 7 1 Control Panel 7 2 On Off 7 3 Reverse Spindle Rotation 8 0 Operation 17 8 1 Speed Change and Belt Adjustment 8 2 Spindle Height Adjustment 8 3 Using Fence s 8 4 Adjusting Fence Extensions 8 5 Positioning and Using Collars 8 6 Tenoning 8...

Page 3: ... the nut Other spindle diameters are also available Contact Stiles Machinery for more information Cast iron fence assembly provides independent fine adjustments for infeed and outfeed fence positioning Directional indicator light for forward and reverse spindle rotation control ensure safe operation in clockwise and counterclockwise applications Digital readouts for spindle height position and inf...

Page 4: ...s Spindle locks with safety limit switches enhance safety Convenient and easy to use control panel handles all control functions Emergency stop for stopping motor with the spindle brake in 10 seconds 1 5 Technical Specifications Description Ironwood FX 750 Working Table 311 2 x 393 8 850mm x 1000mm Table Height 357 16 900mm Spindle Capacity under the nut 6 152mm Vertical Spindle Stroke 61 4 160mm ...

Page 5: ...ING Never use the FX 750 for purposes other than its intended use Do not modify or remove any guards or other safety features Improper use or modifications may affect your warranty or result in serious injury or death Training This machine is intended for use by authorized well trained operators only Do not operate this machine until you have a complete working knowledge of this shaper and have be...

Page 6: ...0 600mm 6 6 2000mm 7 6 2300mm Actual clearance requirements may very depending on length of material to be processed 2 3 Power WARNING A licensed electrician must connect the FX 750 to the building power source Do not using extension cords Be sure that the electrical current of the power source is of the same characteristics as the electrical system supplied with your machine If other machine volt...

Page 7: ...tion The machine arrives fully crated Remove and save the paperwork attached to the outside 3 2 Unpack the Machine TOOLS REQUIRED Hammer Crowbar Unpack as follows Do not remove the machine from the pallet 1 Remove and save all paperwork attached to the outside of the crate 2 Remove the crating starting with the top then remove the four sides Use caution to avoid personal injury and prevent damage ...

Page 8: ...on 2 0 for details Be sure the front access door is closed and locked before transporting TOOLS REQUIRED Hand truck or fork lift Use a hand truck or fork lift to move the machine on its pallet to its final location If using a fork lift make sure fork travel is clear of any obstacles Use a hand truck or fork lift to move the machine 3 5 Remove Machine from Pallet Caution The FX 750 weighs 1 040 pou...

Page 9: ...s Table rings may be inserted or removed individually Remove and clean the rings starting with the innermost ring Be aware that the rings fit tightly To remove a ring place fingers inside ring and position on opposite sides Gently rock the ring back and forth to release the pin Remove all rings and clean with degreasing agent Caution Threads on the spindle and spindle shaft are very sharp Use care...

Page 10: ...back views 1 Locate the bracket at the rear of the table Remove the screws from the horizontal arm of the bracket and set them aside 2 Place the fence assembly body on the rear of the table as shown aligning the forward set of pilot holes with the bracket holes 3 Reattach the screws to secure the fence to the bracket Do not fully tighten 4 Fasten locking bars to the front of each fence block half ...

Page 11: ...utfeed fences adjust the fences so they are parallel to one another Fences are adjustable 2 Adjustment of the fences depends upon the configuration of your machine If adjusting screws are present on your model adjusting screws will be used for alignment To adjust fences for parallelism either adjust adjustment screws or place shims between the round rods and fence block until both fences are paral...

Page 12: ...indle lock knob Tighten the spindle safety nut WARNING The cutter is extremely sharp Use caution when handling or working with the cutter 1 Place the cutter head and spacers onto the spindle Place the tool as close to the bottom of the spindle as possible 2 Attach the keyed washer on the spindle making sure the washer engages the grooves on the spindle WARNING Always place the keyed washer on the ...

Page 13: ...ith hand screws at the other end of the horizontal bar 4 Attach the orange hold down to the end of the inner vertical bar 5 Attach the clear plastic safety guard to the outer vertical bar using set screws Always use the safety guard assembly The safety guard is installed on the fence assembly 6 Once the safety guard assembly is configured as shown tighten all set screws The safety guard hold down ...

Page 14: ... 3 4 L2 L1 PE PE L1 L2 1 L 3 Proper wiring inside the terminal strip box To connect source power to the machine 1 Remove two screws and remove terminal box cover 2 Remove clear plastic insulator that covers the terminals 3 Insert source power cables through opening of terminal box 4 Connect the three power cables to terminals L1 L2 and L3 and the yellow green ground wire to ground terminal 5 Repla...

Page 15: ...ertain that machine guards are in place and in good working order If a guard must be removed for any operation replace it immediately following completion of that operation TOOLING AND ACCESSORIES Use only recommended tooling and accessories Improper tooling and accessories may cause damage to your machine or personal injury Always run at the correct speed and feed rate Never force a tool or acces...

Page 16: ...er on to the machine h Repeat steps to check direction 3 Rotate the Forward Reverse Off switch to either the forward or reverse rotation depending on tooling 4 Push the Control Power On switch to start the machine 5 To stop the machine push either the Control Power Off button preferred method or turn the Forward Reverse Off switch to the middle In an emergency press the Emergency Stop button a Whe...

Page 17: ...fety approved protective dust masks specifically designed to filter out microscopic particles Utilize wood dust collection systems appropriate to your machine type d1 spindle diameter d2 tool cutting diameter b length of cut d1 l1 b d2 l1 maximum useable length of spindle 10000 RPM 8000 RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM Spindle dia Tool length 30 mm 140 AVOID KICKBACK It is very important that each w...

Page 18: ...ide of the access door for easy reference of the belt position on the pulleys for the five speeds available OPTIMUM SPEED RANGE FORTOOLS ON SPINDLE MOULDER 95 120 1 Hazard bad machining conditions 2 Bursting hazard 3 Recommended spindle tool speed 1 2 3 Confirm the machine s speed settings before operating Make certain that the cutter meets or exceeds speed rating of tool The diagram is an example...

Page 19: ...d 8 3 Using Fence s WARNING Keep guards in place and in working order Always use the fence assembly when work permits Using the fence is the safest and most accurate method of shaping and should always be used when work permits The majority of straight work can be performed using the fence For normal work where a portion of the original edge of the stock is not touched by the cutter both the infee...

Page 20: ...n be seen throughout the operation Table Collar Cutter Workpiece Be sure there s enough bearing surface and that the workpiece is not too short and light Insufficient bearing surface Workpiece is too small WRONG Cutter Cutter Collar between two cutters used where both edges are to be molded Collar 8 6 Tenoning WARNING Keep guards in place and in working order The miter gauge and clamp provided wit...

Page 21: ... or troubleshooting check that all safety functions are working properly before restarting machine 9 3 Periodic Maintenance Periodic cleaning increases the life of the machine and enhances performance Vacuum the inside of the machine as wood shavings dust or other debris will accumulate To replace ball bearings contact Stiles Machinery s Parts Dept at 1 800 727 8780 Feature Interval Situation Spin...

Page 22: ... Replace tool Reposition on flat level surface Replace v belt Adjust belt tension Replace pulley Check and adjust motor mounting Replace spindle bearings Edge splits off on cross grain cut Quality of cut Improper or dull tooling Improper wood moisture content Make cross grain cuts first then finish with grain Use scrap block to support end of cut Replace or sharpen tooling Humidify building increa...

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Page 24: ...Stiles Machinery Inc 3965 44th St SE Grand Rapids MI 49512 p 616 698 7500 f 616 698 9411 www stilesmachinery com 2013 Stiles Machinery Inc Version A September 2013 ...

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