Operation
Control Overview
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Operation
1.
START/STOP button – starts/turns off the blade motor.
2.
BED light – When lit, indicates that the joystick controls are in BED mode. The joysticks
can be used for log handling functions.
3.
HEAD – When lit, the joystick controls are in HEAD mode. The joysticks can be used to
operate saw head functions.
4.
A group of buttons used when sawing in REF mode.
5.
MANUAL/SETTINGS button - Push to enter MANUAL mode.
NOTE:
When entering the
Manual mode, board thickness values stored under PAT and REF buttons are
cleared.
When you push and hold this button for about 3 seconds, you will go to the initial
programming mode (
6.
BOARD THICKNESS buttons - Three programmable buttons the operator can use to
automatically drop the blade a pre-determined distance. A dry-erase marker can be used
to temporarily label the area below each button with its value.
7.
A group of buttons used when sawing in PATTERN mode.
8.
BED REF button - When activated, the operator can automatically make cuts of identical
thickness that are calculated from the sawmill bed.
9.
Display - During the sawing operation, the display shows the current blade height location
and the board thickness values currently being used. The display also displays error
messages or values of certain features when the control is being programmed.
10.
Lube Dial - Used to set the rate of lubricant flow in PULSE mode.
11.
Lube Control Switch - Used to switch between PULSE and CONTINUOUS modes of the
blade lubrication system.
12.
Debarker Switch.
13.
Infeed Deck Chain Switch (optional sawmill equipment) - engages/disengages the log
infeed deck chain.
14.
Transfer Deck Switch (the transfer deck can work in MANUAL or AUTOMATIC mode).
It is available as optional sawmill equipment.
15.
Key Switch - Turn the key to
position to power all electrical components. Place it in
position to release the motor brake.
