SETUP & OPERATION
Power Feed Operation
SETUP & OPERATION
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The middle position (shown in the figure above) is the neutral position. The power feed switch is
designed to return to the neutral position when released. If the switch remains engaged, manually
move it to the neutral position. Repair the switch. (
See Section 4.2.
)
WARNING!
Be sure the power feed switch is in the neutral position
before turning the key switch to the ON position. This prevents
accidental carriage movement which may cause serious injury or
death.
Feed Rate
HINT:
To get a straight cut in the first part of the log, feed the blade into the log at a slow speed. This
stops the blade from flexing and dipping up or down. Turn the carriage feed rate switch to a slow
speed until the whole width of the blade has entered the cut. Then use the carriage feed rate switch
to increase the feed rate as desired. Maximum feed rate varies with width and hardness of the wood.
Over-feeding results in motor and blade wear, and also produces a wavy cut.
1.
1.
Stop the carriage at the end of the cut by turning the carriage feed rate switch counterclockwise until
the carriage stops moving.
2.
Using the STOP button, disengage the blade. This will stop the blade. Remove the board from the
log.
CAUTION!
Be sure to stop the blade when returning the carriage. This
will not only prevent the blade from being pulled off and ruined by a
wood sliver, but also will increase the life of the blade.
3.
Return the carriage to the front of the mill by turning the power feed switch down. The power feed
motor will bypass the carriage feed rate switch and the carriage will automatically return at the fastest
speed available.
Always disengage the blade before returning the carriage for the next cut.
4.
Make sure that the blade does not catch on the end of the log. Raise the carriage slightly to make
sure the blade clears the log when returned.
HINT:
Try to stop the blade while the heel of the blade is
still on the log. Then bring the carriage back without adjusting the blade up. This lets you keep the
blade at the current height setting so you can make the next blade height adjustment more quickly.
