Ironwood SLR305 | User Manual
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7.0 Operation and Adjustments
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Do not attempt to operate machine if you are not completely familiar
with its operation. Obtain immediate advice from a supervisor,
instructor, or other qualified personnel.
Use of this machine requires that you give your work your undivided
attention, and careless acts or not paying close attention to work
being performed may result in serious injury to yourself and/or
others. Never operate this or any machine under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or any medication that may impair judgment.
Dust created by manufacturing activities may be harmful to your
health.
Your risks from exposure may vary. Always work in a well-ventilated
area and wear safety approved, protective dust masks specifically
designed to filter out microscopic particles. Utilize wood dust
collection systems appropriate to your machine type.
Avoid Kickback
It is very important that each workpiece be carefully inspected
for stock condition and grain orientation before running through
the machine. Kickback can result when the workpiece has knots,
holes, or foreign materials such as nails. It can also occur when the
material is fed against the grain.
7.1 Machine Controls
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1. Amp meter for saw motor
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2. Power indicator lamp
3. Power source start button
4. Power source stop button
5. Saw blade start button
6. Saw blade stop button
7. Feed chain conveyor speed knob
8. Feed chain start button
9. Feed chain stop button
10. Emergency stop
Machine controls are conveniently located at eye level on a pivoting arm.
7.2 Machine Operation
Step 1:
Adjust Pressure Roller Assembly Height
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Pressure rollers must be adjusted to the proper position to prevent
kickback.
There are 4 pressure rollers on each side of the saw blade to hold
down the workpiece during the cut. Adjust the height of the pressure
roller assembly according to workpiece thickness.
Rollers
Pressure roller
locking lever
An adjustment example is shown above.
1. Release the pressure roller locking lever.
2. Pressure roller height is indicated on the scale on the front of
the pressure roller assembly housing. The thickness of the
workpiece should be set using the indicator scale. The pressure
rollers are 2mm lower than the indicator scale to ensure the
correct amount of pressure is applied to the workpiece. When
cutting a thicker workpiece, the indicator scale can be adjusted
2-4mm less than the workpiece thickness to increase pressure.
3. Tighten the pressure roller locking lever to secure the pressure
rollers before running the saw.
