Wood-mizer 1987 LT30, Инструкция по безопасности, установке, эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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Setup & Operation
Cutting The Log
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2.12 Cutting The Log
The following steps guide you through normal operation of the Wood-Mizer sawmill.
1. Once the log is placed where you want it and clamped firmly turn the key switch to the
ACC position.
2. Determine where to make your first cut. The blade height scale will help you to do this
(
See Section 2.14 ). Set the blade to the desired height with the up/down switch. Make
sure that the blade will clear all side supports and the clamp. Adjust the outer blade guide
to clear the widest section of the log.
3. Make sure all covers and guards are in place. Start the engine. Engage the clutch/brake
lever to start the blade spinning.
4. Start the water lube if necessary to prevent sap buildup on the blade. See Section 2.15 .
5. Feed the blade into the log slowly ( See Section 2.11 ). Once the blade completely enters
the log, increase the feed rate as desired. Always try to cut at the fastest speed you can
while keeping an accurate cut. Cutting too slowly will waste blade life and lower produc-
tion!
6. As you get to the end of the log, slow down the feed rate. When the teeth exit the end of
the log, turn the feed rate all the way down and disengage the clutch/brake lever.
Remove the slab that you have just cut from the log.
7. Use the carriage fwd/rev switch to return the carriage to the front of the mill. Always dis-
engage the blade before returning the carriage for the next cut.
8. Repeat until the first side of the log is cut as desired. Set aside the usable flitches (boards
with bark on one or both sides). You can edge them on the mill later.
9. Lower the toe boards, if they were used. Remove the clamp turn the log 90 or 180
degrees. Make sure the flat on the log is placed flat against side supports if turned 90
degrees. Make sure it is placed on bed rails if turned 180 degrees. If the log was turned
90 degrees and you are using toe boards to compensate for taper in the log, raise the
front or rear toe board again on the second side of the log until the heart is parallel with
the bed.
10. Repeat the steps used to cut the first side of the log until the log is square. Cut boards
from the remaining cant by adjusting the blade height for the thickness of boards that you
want.
Example: Remember that the blade cuts a 1/16 - 1/8" (1.6-3.2 mm) wide kerf. If you want
1" (25.4 mm) thick boards, lower the carriage 1 1/16 - 1 1/8" (27-28.6 mm) for each board.