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Operation

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Edging Operation

DANGER! 

Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured

before  operating  the  edger.  Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  serious
injury.

DANGER!

 Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and

boards when operating the edger or loading boards. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury.

DANGER! 

MOVING  PARTS  CAN  CRUSH  AND  CUT.  Keep  hands

clear. Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before
operating or towing. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

DANGER! 

Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary movement

around  the  edger  and  lumber  stacking  areas.  Failure  to  do  so  may
result in serious injury.

WARNING!

 Always shut off the motor to stop the blades whenever the

edger is not in use. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

WARNING!

  Always  wear  eye,  ear,  respiration  and  foot  protection  as

well as protective clothing when operating the edger. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury.

WARNING!

  Secure  all  loose  clothing  and  jewellery  before  operating

the edger. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.

After performing the pre-operation inspection, you are ready to begin edging lumber.  

1.

Start the machine. 

Summary of Contents for EG350EH15S

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Page 3: ...fety Operation Maintenance Parts Manual EG350EH15S EG350EH22S rev A2 00 Safety is our 1 concern Read and understand all safety information and instructions before operating setting up or maintaining this machine Form 350 ...

Page 4: ...heck Edger Before Operation Keep Persons Away Keep Hands Away Use Proper Maintenance Procedures Keep Safety Labels in Good Condition Safety Labels Description SECTION 3 OPERATION 3 1 3 1 Pre Operation Check 3 1 3 2 Control Overview 3 4 EG350 Control Panel 3 3 Edger Setup 3 5 3 4 Edger Start Up 3 8 3 5 Edging Operation 3 10 SECTION 4 SETWORKS OPERATION 4 1 4 1 Edger Controller Panel 4 1 4 2 Start U...

Page 5: ...nt 5 9 5 7 Lubrication 5 10 5 8 Maintaining the Anti Kickback Fingers 5 10 5 9 Blade Sharpening 5 11 5 10 Using the Blades 5 12 5 11 Safety Devices Inspection Only CE Version 5 13 SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6 1 6 1 EG350 Edger Overall Dimensions 6 1 6 2 EG350 Edger Specifications 6 2 6 3 Sawdust Exhaust System Specifications 6 4 SECTION 7 LASER INFORMATION 7 1 ...

Page 6: ...lease have your machine identification number and your customer number ready when you call The Service Representative can help you with questions about the operation and maintenance of your machine He also can schedule you for a service call Office Hours Please have your vehicle identification number and your customer number ready when you call Wood Mizer will accept these methods of payment Visa ...

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Page 10: ...d be operated only by an adult a person who have attained the age of 18 years who have read and understood the entire operator s manual The edger is not intended for use by or around children The machine is built to be durable and easy to operate and maintain 1 2 Customer and Edger Identification Each Wood Mizer edger has a serial number In addition when you pick up your edger you will receive a c...

Page 11: ...Servicing the Edger Customer and Edger Identification Servicing the Edger EGdoc031621 1 2 1 See Figure 1 2 See the figure below for location of the serial number FIG 1 2 Serial Number ...

Page 12: ...he Edger 1 3 Edger Components See Figure 1 3 The major components of the EG350 Edger are shown below FIG 1 3 EG350 Outfeed Table Control Box Assembly Infeed Table Sawdust Hopper Motor Electrical Box Blade Position Motor Blade Motor Blade Housing Table Belt Drive Motor ...

Page 13: ...vital information NOTE gives helpful information Warning stripes are placed on areas where a single decal would be insufficient To avoid serious injury keep out of the path of any equipment marked with warning stripes 2 2 Safety Instructions NOTE ONLY safety instructions regarding personal injury are listed in this section Caution statements regarding only equipment damage appear where applicable ...

Page 14: ...ith them fully while using the edger Wear Safety Clothing WARNING Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the machine Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death WARNING Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades Changing blades is safest when done by one person Keep all other persons away from area when coiling carrying or changing a blade Failure...

Page 15: ...er Check Edger Before Operation DANGER Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating the edger Failure to do so may result in serious injury WARNING Always shut off the motor to stop the blade whenever the edger is not in use Failure to do so may result in serious injury WARNING Do not for any reason adjust the motor drive belts with the motor running Doing so may resul...

Page 16: ...ciently before beginning any service function DANGER Moving Parts Can Crush and Cut Keep hands clear Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating or towing Failure to do so may result in serious injury DANGER Always be aware of and take proper protective measures against rotating shafts pulleys fans etc Always stay a safe distance from rotating members and make sure th...

Page 17: ...y switches should always be in proper working condition IMPORTANT The blade setting system is equipped with two limit switches Use Proper Maintenance Procedures DANGER Make sure all electrical installation service and or maintenance work is performed by a qualified electrician and is in accordance with applicable electrical codes DANGER Hazardous voltage inside the electric boxes and at the motor ...

Page 18: ...oid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation WARNING Do not replace the factory installed laser sight with any different laser sight or mount any additional laser devices DANGER The operator must not for any reason perform any service or repairs to the laser sight All necessary repairs to this equipment must be done by the manufacturer or an authorized person only Keep Safety Labels i...

Page 19: ...ription TABLE 2 1 Label View Label Number Description 096317 CAUTION Read thoroughly the manual before operating the edger Observe all safety instructions and rules when operating the machine 099220 Close all guards and covers before starting the machine 096316 Do not open the electric box when the switch is not in the 0 position 099220 ...

Page 20: ...96319 Always disconnect the power cord before opening the electric box 099540 CAUTION Toothed gear keep persons away S12004G Always wear safety goggles when operating the machine S12005G Always wear protective ear muffs when operating the edger TABLE 2 1 099540 ...

Page 21: ... operating this machine 510080 Always wear protective gloves when operating the edger 539211 Always wear protective apron when operating the edger 501467 Lubrication point 099504 Visible and or invisible laser radiation Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation TABLE 2 1 099504 ...

Page 22: ...s Description 2 2 10 EGdoc031621 Safety P85070 CE certified machine 089296 Revolutions direction S20097 Motor revolutions direction 551701 Allowable and non allowable shapes of sawn material TABLE 2 1 089296 S20097 551701 ...

Page 23: ...of the edger 3 Be sure the anti kickback fingers are in proper working condition WARNING Always make sure that there is a sharp point on the anti kickback fingers before each use of the edger Be sure the anti kickback fingers are free from obstruction and are in a downward position with the lever released Failure to do so may result in serious injury WARNING If the drive belt breaks wait until all...

Page 24: ...ver the edger is not in use and ensure that all parts have stopped moving before removing any covers or guards WARNING Always shut off the motor and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop before removing any guards or covers Do NOT operate with any guards or covers removed WARNING Always shut off the motor to stop the blade whenever the edger is not in use Failure to do so may result in...

Page 25: ...Operation Pre Operation Check Operation EGdoc031621 3 3 3 the machine FIG 3 3 EG350 E STOP BUTTON LOCATION Emergency Stop Twist to Release Tb0045c ...

Page 26: ...START button To stop the blade drive press the STOP button 2 Feed Rate Adjustment The feed rate knob controls the speed at which the table belt moves To increase this speed turn the knob right To reduce the speed turn the knob left 3 Edger Setworks This controller allows the operator to automatically set the desired cutting width distance between the blades See SECTION 4 SETWORKS OPERATION FIG 3 5...

Page 27: ...Set up the machine on firm and level ground When your EG350 edger is used indoors it must be operated with a sawdust exhaust system connected The EG350 edger must not be used outdoors when it is raining snowing In such a case the machine must be placed under a roof or indoors The machine should work in temperatures of 15o C to 40o C 5o F to 104o F only The light intensity in the operator s work pl...

Page 28: ...tation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on the blade housing If the rotation direction is incorrect invert the phases in the phase inverter located in the power socket electric box Setting the phases in the phase inverter correctly will ensure correct rotation directions of all machine motors IMPORTANT When starting the machine for the first time let it run without any load for 1 2 h...

Page 29: ...3 7 3 The EG350 Edger can be lifted using a forklift only The forklift must be rated for at least 2000kg 4409 lb To lift the machine first remove the sawdust hopper Then insert the forks into the forklift pockets shown in the figure below FIG 3 7 ...

Page 30: ...starting the blades check that the main power switch on the electric box is on See Figure 3 8 Start the blade motors To do this push the START button on the control panel see the figure below The blade motors and the feed belt should start To stop the blade motors push the STOP button shown in the figure above The blade motors can also be stopped by pushing either of the emergency stop buttons See...

Page 31: ...me woods that are seasoned or naturally very hard will require slower feed rates Sharpness of the blades Dull or improperly sharpened blades will require slower feed rates than sharp and properly maintained blades Off bearing capability Your ability to feed will also determine what feed rate you can use FIG 3 11 EG350 START STOP Tb0039C TBS 01 Setworks Real Size mm Check real size AUTO CAL SAVE SE...

Page 32: ...e to do so may result in serious injury DANGER Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary movement around the edger and lumber stacking areas Failure to do so may result in serious injury WARNING Always shut off the motor to stop the blades whenever the edger is not in use Failure to do so may result in serious injury WARNING Always wear eye ear respiration and foot protection as well as pr...

Page 33: ... show where the blades will travel through the board B See Section 4 1 Edger Controller Panel for instructions for using the Setworks 4 Start the blade motors and the belt drive motor Set the desired feed rate Push the board into the edger until the feed system takes the board IMPORTANT If at any time you need to immediately stop the motor and or edger operation press either of the emergency stop ...

Page 34: ...ION 4 SETWORKS OPERATION 4 1 Edger Controller Panel See Pic 4 1 PIC 4 1 TBS 01 Setworks Real Size mm Check real size AUTO CAL SAVE SET ABCDE Position Size mm ENTER A B C D E SET REAL SIZE Real Blade Distance Set Blade Distance Indicates that the real blades distance should be checked ...

Page 35: ...n if a dimensional error occurs Set Real Size used to set the real distance between the blades This setting should be made when the Check real size indicator light is blinking IMPORTANT Do not use too much force or any hard object to press the buttons The controller is not water resistant 4 2 Start Up Settings of the Controller 1 Setting the input divider entered only once at the first start up Sw...

Page 36: ...f the chains and other moving elements as well as when significant cutting inaccuracies occur Switch on the edger by turning the main switch to the ON position and wait until TBS 01 disappears Using buttons set the distance between the blades to 180 mm 7 07 Press and hold After a while Auto CALL will appear on the displays The controller is ready for auto calibration PIC 4 2 TBS 01 Setworks Real S...

Page 37: ... of operation 3 Entering the real blade distance To ensure that the upper display shows the correct distance between the blades it is necessary to enter the real distance It must be done prior to the first start up and also when significant cutting inaccuracies occur a sudden power disappearance occured when the controller was setting the blade distance any repairs to the blade drive system were m...

Page 38: ...ears on the display and the Setworks is ready for operation within a few seconds or after pressing To set any blade distance enter this value using the keypad and press The blades will automatically move to the preset distance You can also change the blade distance manually using You can store up to 5 blade distance values using the memory buttons To store any blade distance value using one of the...

Page 39: ...ove to the preset distance NOTE If during normal operation the Check real size light starts blinking press and hold Measure and enter the distance between the blades with accuracy to 0 1 mm 0 00394 For example if you want to enter 102mm press 1 0 2 0 without any pauses and confirm by pressing PIC 4 4 TBS 01 Setworks Real Size mm Check real size AUTO CAL SAVE SET ABCDE Position Size mm ENTER A B C ...

Page 40: ... input parameters Check the input divider See Setting the input divider entered only once at the first start up and See Entering the real blade distance Perform the auto calibration procedure See Automatic Calibration The blades do not stop after reaching the preset distance but continue their movement until the limit switch is activated Controller not calibrated Check the input divider Perform th...

Page 41: ...hen pressing during normal operation or when attempting to save the program using button the upper display shows horizontal dashes The blade distance limit would be exceeded if the requested movement of the blades was performed Try to enter a lower blade distance value ENTER SAVE ...

Page 42: ...ight with any different laser sight or mount any additional laser devices 5 1 Replacing the Blades Replace the blades as necessary Dull blades will cause the motors to work harder and will result in decreased cut quality and accuracy Blade life will vary depending on maintenance of the machine the operator ase well as species and condition of wood being sawn DANGER Before changing the blades make ...

Page 43: ...e Alignment EGdoc031621 5 2 5 3 Move the blade housing B to access the blades See Figure 5 2 4 Place the provided wrench A on the blade clamping flange B to keep it in place so that you can remove the screws C 5 Replace the circular blades FIG 5 1 FIG 5 2 ...

Page 44: ...in the 0 position Disconnect the power cord Failure to do so may result in serious injury 5 2 1 Table Drive Chain Check the table drive chain tension every 40 hours of operation Adjust the chain if necessary The chain should have approximately 15 mm of slack See Figure 5 3 To adjust the table drive chain tension 1 Unbolt and remove the front guard shown below See Figure 5 4 2 Loosen the mounting b...

Page 45: ... that the blade setting chain and laser setting chain are tensioned properly every 100 hours of operation Adjust the chains if necessary These chains should have approximately 15 mm of slack NOTE Chain tension affects cutting accuracy 5 2 3 Tensioning the Blade Setting Drive Chain See Figure 5 5 To adjust the blade setting chain tension 1 Loosen the bolts A see the figure below 2 After loosening t...

Page 46: ...Chains 5 5 5 EGdoc031621 Maintenance Alignment 3 Tighten the bolts A 5 2 4 Tensioning the Laser Setting Drive Chain See Figure 5 6 1 Disassemble the infeed table arms A by removing the clip and the pin from the fork B See Figure 5 7 FIG 5 5 FIG 5 6 ...

Page 47: ...5 6 5 2 Unbolt and remove the right guard A to access the laser chain tension assembly B 3 Loosen the mounting bolt A of the chain tensioner block B by loosening the nut C Then using the nuts D move the tensioner block B so that the chain has 15 mm of slack See Figure 5 8 FIG 5 7 FIG 5 8 ...

Page 48: ... Check the press rollers every 8 hours of operation Remove any dirt or debris from them Make sure the rollers spin freely without much play If necessary replace the rollers with the springs 2 Check the table belt every 8 hours of operation Clean any debris from the belt 5 4 Tensioning the Table Belt See Figure 5 10 To adjust the table belt tension 1 Loosen the bolts A on both sides of the table FI...

Page 49: ...nt EGdoc031621 5 8 5 2 Use the nut B to tension the table belt evenly on both sides 3 Tighten the bolts A 5 5 Adjusting the Press Rollers See Figure 5 11 To adjust the press roller the force of holding down the material use the nut A in the figure below FIG 5 10 FIG 5 11 ...

Page 50: ...ustment See Figure 5 12 If the laser sights indicate different cutting width than read on the cutting width scales perform the following steps 1 Remove the laser sight guard See Figure 5 13 2 Adjust the laser sights To do this loosen the bolts A and move the laser mounting bracket B left or right FIG 5 12 ...

Page 51: ...s every 200 hours of operation with a high quality lithium based grease such as Shell Alvania No 3 5 8 Maintaining the Anti Kickback Fingers This machine has the potential for kickbacks Kickbacks can cause the board to be suddenly and uncontrollably hurled towards the operator Such action can result in severe injury or death If you are working with frozen boards or with boards that have protruding...

Page 52: ...0 mm 0 0039 0 0078 Use diamond grinding wheels for sharpening the blades Apply intensive cooling during sharpening to prevent overheating and structural changes in the cemented carbide tips Blades with hard tips GLOTECH series must be intensively cooled with water during sharpening Failure to do so will result in cracks in the tips In Multix type blades the carbide tips should be 4 6 mm 0 0157 0 0...

Page 53: ... accuracy and may result in blade burning and even cracks in the gullets and the wiper slots Do not exceed the maximum blade rotation speed recommended for a given type of material When using Multix type blades keep at least 5 mm 0 197 spacing between the bottom of the wiper slot and the spacer outer diameter To remove any sawdust buildup from the blade disk preferably use a solution of hot water ...

Page 54: ...evices of the EG350 edger E STOP button circuit control box E STOP button circuit outfeed table solenoid interlock circuit blade housing minimum blade distance limit switch maximum blade distance limit switch circuit of the anti kickback system limit switch 2 persons 1 Marking of products sold within European Economic Area FIG 5 14 Control Box E Stop Button Blade Housing Blade Setting Limit Switch...

Page 55: ...ble to restart the motor until the E STOP button is released 2 Inspection of the Outfeed Table E STOP Circuit See Figure 5 15 Start the main motor Push the E STOP button located on the outfeed table The motor should stop It should not be possible to restart the motor until the E STOP button is released 3 Inspection of the Solenoid Interlock Circuit Blade Housing See Figure 5 16 Start the main moto...

Page 56: ... should remain turned off 4 Maximum Blade Distance Limit Switch Press and hold the LEFT ARROW button on the control box until the blades stop moving out Repeat the above step using the key located on the Setworks controller 5 Minimum Blade Distance Limit Switch Press and hold the RIGHT ARROW button on the control box until the blades stop moving in Repeat the above step using the key located on th...

Page 57: ...re 5 17 Start the main motor Push up the anti kickback lever lock A Raise the anti kickback fingers by pushing the anti kickback lever B down The main motor should stop With the anti kickback fingers in the up position try to start the motor using the START button It should not be possible to start the motor Lower the anti kickback fingers to their working position FIG 5 17 A B ...

Page 58: ...r Overall Dimensions 6 6 1 EGdoc031621 Specifications SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6 1 EG350 Edger Overall Dimensions See Figure 6 1 The major dimensions of the EG350 edger are shown below all dimensions are in millimeters FIG 6 1 ...

Page 59: ... infeed LpA 93 3 dB A outfeed LwA 109 2 dB A 1 The noise level measurement was taken in accordance with PN EN ISO 3746 Standard Value for associated uncertainty K 4dB 2 The measured values refer to emission levels not necessarily to noise levels in the workplace Although there is a relation between emission levels and exposure levels it is not possible to determine with certainty if preventives ar...

Page 60: ...E 6 4 See Figure 6 2 Allowable and non allowable shapes of sawn material Number of Blades 2 Blade Diameter 400 mm Rotational Speed 2800 r p m Cutting Speed 0 20 m min Minimum Board Length 1100 mm Minimum Board Thickness 15 mm Maximum Board Thickness 100 mm Minimum Cutting Width 60 mm Maximum Cutting Width 400 mm Maximum Material Width 500 mm RYS 6 2 ...

Page 61: ... on the sawdust exhaust system before starting the machine Airflow 1200 m3 h Inlet Diameter 150 mm Motor Power 1 5 kW Number of Sacks 2 pcs Sack Capacity 0 25 m3 Pressure Drop 1 5 kPa 0 22 psi 1 1 The pressure drop between the inlet of the capture device and the connection to the CADES should not exceed 1 5 kPa for the nominal air flow rate If the pressure drop exceeds 1 5 kPa the machine might no...

Page 62: ...Laser Information 7 7 1 MHdoc031621 Specifications SECTION 7 LASER INFORMATION ...

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Page 64: ...Laser Information 7 7 3 MHdoc031621 Specifications ...

Page 65: ...signation of the machine Edger TYPE EG350EH15S No of manufacturer Is in conformity with the following EC directives EC Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014 30 EU And is in conformity with the following Harmonized Standards PN EN ISO 12100 2012 PN EN 1870 4 2012 PN EN ISO 14120 2016 03 PN EN 349 A1 2010 PN EN ISO 13849 1 2016 02 PN EN 60204 1 2010 PN EN ISO...

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