Ironwood SLR305 | User Manual
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Step 5:
Start and Adjust the Feed Chain
Press the feed chain start button.
Feed chain start button
Adjust the feed speed according to the thickness and type of wood
being cut. The range of feed speed is 16-131 ft/min (5-40m/min).
The optimal feed speed varies depending on the material being cut
and the cut quality desired.
Increase speed by turning clockwise; decrease by turning
counterclockwise.
Step 6:
Activate the Laser Cutline Guide
To ensure cutting accuracy the entire length of the workpiece, use
the laser cutline guide.
To activate, plug in the laser on the right side of anti-kickback finger
support arm.
The laser should accurately indicate the cut line path. If the laser line
does not align with the cut line, use the adjustment screws located
on the laser bracket to align.
ADJUSTMENT TIP: Mark the laser line on the board before cutting
for reference after the board is cut.
Step 7:
Make Your Cut
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If you are inexperienced at rip sawing, become familiar with the
machine and its operation before doing normal work. Use scrap
pieces of lumber that are not warped, bowed, or too small.
Stand to the side of the workpiece when feeding it through the saw
to avoid potential injury from kickback and loose chips.
Keep your hands away from the saw blade area.
To stop a workpiece before it is entirely fed through the machine,
press OFF. Wait until the saw blade has completely stopped before
removing material. Attempted removal while saw blade is turning
may cause kickback.
The four sides of the workpiece should be even in thickness to
obtain a precise straight-line rip, Thickness should not exceed
4" (400mm). The workpiece should not be curved, warped, or
deformed.
The workpiece should be at least 10" (250mm) long to ensure the
pressure rollers hold the workpiece properly for a high-quality cut.
Stand at the side of the machine. Never stand behind the ripping
line. The danger zone includes an angle of 30 degrees on both sides
of the ripping line.
Always wear leather gloves, a leather apron, and a face shield.
Place the workpiece on the worktable against the fence and feed it
between the feed chain and pressure rollers to begin sawing.
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The operator MUST let go of the workpiece as soon as it has been
pushed into the machine. If the workpiece does not enter into the
machine properly, the operator should NEVER attempt to straighten
it with his/her hands.
After the cut, check the profiles of the workpiece to verify that the
cut quality is acceptable and that the feed speed is correct. Adjust
the feed speed if necessary (see Step 5).
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Never leave the machine unattended while in use. After switching
off the machine, be certain to wait until the saw blade comes to a
complete stop before walking away.
7.3 Rip Sawing Tips
When the edges of a workpiece are not square, the wider side
should always face down on the feed chain. The wider portion
will maintain more surface area on the feed chain for maximum
accuracy.
Pressure roller
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