Wadkin GD, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ... WADKIN LTD Green Lane Road Leicester LE54PF RESPONSIBLE PERSON Mr A C Lott Managing Director MACHINE DESCRIPTION TYPE MODELS THROUGH FEED FOUR SIDE PLANING MACHINE AND MOULDER GD GDU DIRECTIVES COMPLIED WITH Supply of Machinery Safety Regulations 1992 Amendment No 2063 1994 Draught Proposal CENITC 142 ISO 9001 Part 1 SIGNED ON BEHALF OF WADKIN PLC w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www Daltons...

Page 3: ...se 1 4 1 3 2 Dust 1 5 C 2 MACHINE SPECIFICATION 2 1 C 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 l 3 1 Receipt of the Machine 3 1 3 2 Preparation for Installation 3 1 3 3 Lifting and Locating the Machine 3 1 C 3 4 Connecting the Services 3 2 3 4 1 Electrical Supply 3 2 3 4 2 Pneumatic Air Supply 3 3 3 4 3 Dust Extraction 3 3 C 4 MACHINE USAGE AND CONTROLS 4 1 C 4 1 Safe Practices 4 1 4 1 1 Pre operation Checks 4 1 C 4 1 ...

Page 4: ...enance 7 1 7 2 1 Daily 7 2 7 2 2 Monthly 7 2 7 2 3 Three Monthly 7 2 7 3 Unscheduled Maintenance 7 4 G 7 3 1 Re tension Top Bottom Head Drive Belt 7 4 7 3 2 Re tension Fence Side Head Drive Belt 7 5 7 3 3 Replace Spindle Drive Belt 7 5 C 7 3 4 Replace Variable Speed Drive Belt 7 6 7 3 5 Replace Shaft Mounted Top Feed Roll 7 7 7 3 6 Replace Flange Mounted Top Feed Rolls Spacers 7 8 C 7 3 7 Replace ...

Page 5: ... Universal Head Equipment Reversing Switch Setting the Universal Head Grooved Bed Setting up the Cutter Block Intermediate Feed Roll Random Side Head GLOSSARY Page 8 1 8 1 8 1 8 2 8 2 8 9 8 10 8 11 8 12 Contents Page 3 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www DaltonsWadkin com www DaltonsWadkin com ...

Page 6: ...d receiving the machine from the manufacturer Sections Two to Seven provide the information necessary to install operate and maintain the machine including procedures for fault finding At the end of the manual is a Glossary of terms used throughout the body of the manual Also depending upon any special machine features and or nature of operation Additional Equipment Appendices are included to comp...

Page 7: ...orking machinery in the UK These regulations are listed below and the user is advised to refer to the relevant parts of these regulations and ensure that the requirements are complied with Where the machinery is used outside the UK then the regulations of that country will apply and should be complied with Note The list below relates to the most recent published editions of the regulations includi...

Page 8: ... EC declaration of conformity The regulations also place obligations on the user see Section 1 2 Woodworking Machines Regulations These regulations place absolute legal requirements on employers and users to ensure that all fitted guards and safety devices are always used securely fitted correctly adjusted and properly maintained The regulations also require that maintenance be undertaken only by ...

Page 9: ... Safeguard of Machinery Code of Practice 8S6854 Safeguard of Woodworking Machines Health and Safety Executive note IND G 1 L Heallh and safety Page 1 3 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www DaltonsWadkin com www DaltonsWadkin com ...

Page 10: ...nd safety of persons which exist in the premises in which the equipment is to be used The employer shall ensure that the equipment is used for the operations for which and under the conditions for which it is suitable Other requirements include provision of suitable training of users provision of suitable documentation information and instructions and declarations of any specific risks Specific In...

Page 11: ...achine operatives Refer to use of ear defenders in Section 4 1 2 of this manual Dust Wood dust can be harmful to health through inhalation and also skin contact The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations place legal requirements on employers to prevent exposure of the user to substances hazardous to health or where prevention is not practicable to adequately control the exposure Ade...

Page 12: ... GD220 Refer to machine Foundation Plan Refer to the machine Specification Plate located on the machine frame 230mm x 130mm 220mm x 120mm 6 to 22mlmin standard 6 bar 0 15m3 min 2 2kW 0 375kW 5 5kW 7 5kW 6000rev min standard This unit will operate between 41 104 Oeg F 5 to 40 Oeg C upto 3300ft 1000m 20 to 95 RH non condensing and transportation and storage conditions of 13 to 131 Oeg F 25 to 55 Oeg...

Page 13: ...f adequate capacity Refer to the Foundation Plan for details of the floor area required and for any special foundations necessary Ensure that the final location of the machine has been levelled Lifting and Locating the Machine Locate lifting slings into the two D lifting points on the machine and secure Position a steel levelling plate at each machine jacking screw point refer to the machine Found...

Page 14: ...he supply must be made by a competent and experienced electrician US Canada All supply wiring and conduit sizes must be sized in accordance with the NEC National Electric Code NPFA 70 and applicable state county or jurisdictional codes or CEC Canadian Electric Code The connection procedure should include but not be limited to Confirm that the supply is of the correct voltage phase and frequency to...

Page 15: ...suitable to meet the requirements of the machine as shown on the machine Foundation Plan 6 bar O 15m3 min The air supply connection in the machine base is Y BSP female Check the condition of the air connectors confirm their cleanliness and make the air connection Dust Extraction The customer is responsible for the supply and fitting of suitable dust extraction equipment The number and length of th...

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Page 17: ...locks are correct for the work to be undertaken are suitable for the spindle speed are securely fitted and their direction of rotation is correct Dust extraction equipment is working correctly Machine controls are functioning correctly see Section 4 2 Adequate working space is provided and lighting is available All safety and operating instructions displayed on the machine or in the immediate loca...

Page 18: ...lly isolate the machine The feed must be restarted at the control panel after removal of the cause of the trip 1 Figure 4 1 3 2 A splinter catching device protects against splinters at the machine infeed fitted optionally when the machine is specified for splitting use 3 If the enclosure door is opened during normal operation all spindles and feed rolls stop 4 With the enclosure open the machine m...

Page 19: ...s see Figure 4 2 1 Depending upon the model of the machine and special features fitted the illustration of the control panel may differ slightly from the panel on the machine being installed Feed Stop Start 1 Toggle start stop button with indicator lamp which controls the operation of the feed rolls Inch Forward Reverse 2 Two buttons and a keyswitch enable the feed to be inched forward or backward...

Page 20: ...also located at other pOints on the machine in compliance with Machinery Directive requirements Spindle Head Brake Release 6 Releases the spindle brakes to enable free rotation of the spindles for changing cutter blocks belts etc lamp indication when enabled Spindle Start Stop 7 Each spindle has a toggle start stop button with lamp indicator These enable spindles to be started and stopped independ...

Page 21: ...d End Controls A local control panel see Figure 4 2 2 is located below the top head and provides the following controls Emergency Stop 1 Emergency stop button shuts down machine operation when depressed Must be unlocked to reset Inch Forward 2 A button enables the feed to be inched forward for setting up purposes Beam Raise Lower 3 Two buttons enable the beam to be raised or lowered within predete...

Page 22: ...d memorises the position of the head through a microprocessor Grooved Bed Used mainly in furniture making this feature processes short lengths of twisted timber Random Side Head This option enables various widths of timber fed into the machine to be automatically processed to a single width Glazing Saw Unit Used when processing window components it permits a glazing bead to be removed from the fra...

Page 23: ...to the table or fence behind the tool The basic procedure for setting up all cutting tools is as follows 1 2 3 4 Place the straight edge on the table or against the fence behind the tool and hold in position Rotate the tool by hand in the opposite direction of the cut Adjust the position of the tool using the crank handle until a cutting edge of the tool touches the straight edge To eliminate spin...

Page 24: ...stationary and the machine is electrically isolated Equipment required 1 Straight edge 2 Standard tool kit RemovelRefit Cutter Block in Spindle Figure 5 1 2 WARNING ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED EMERGENCY STOP ACTIVATED BEFORE PROCEEDING Notes All spindles have right hand threads Do not strike any component do not use a box or extension spanner Page 5 2 w w w D a l t o n s W a d...

Page 25: ...on the hexagon 1 of the spindle and the two flat faces of the cutter block locknut 2 unscrew counterclockwise Remove the locking collar 3 Before refitting the cutter block carefully clean the spindle and the cutter block Locate the cutter block on the spindle and the locking collar and tighten the hexagon clockwise using a combination spanner Page 5 3 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www Dalt...

Page 26: ...lock 3 Release the spindle brake 4 Release locking handle 1 5 Turn the cutter block by hand counterclockwise and using the crank handle adjust shaft 2 until a cutting edge of the cutter block just touches the straight edge The final movement of the spindle should be towards the workpiece 6 Lock handle 1 7 Check that adjustment is correct across whole width of the cutter block Horizontal Setting Th...

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Page 28: ...STOP ACTIVATED BEFORE PROCEEDING Figure 5 3 Horizontal Setting 1 Open or remove any guards to permit easy access and ensure that the fence side head outfeed bed is clear 2 Place a straight edge against the outfeed side fence extending over the fence side head cutter block 3 Release the spindle brake 4 Release locking handle 1 5 Turn the cutter block by hand counterclockwise and using the crank han...

Page 29: ...eading on the digital indicator where fitted Release locking handle 1 and clamp 3 Using the crank handle adjust shaft 4 until the spindle flange is 5mm below the level of the bed The final movement of the spindle should be towards the workpiece Clockwise rotation of the crank handle raises the cutter block giving a negative count on the digital indicator where fitted counterclockwise rotation lowe...

Page 30: ...TED EMERGENCY STOP ACTIVATED BEFORE PROCEEDING o QJ Figure 5 4 Horizontal Setting 1 Open or remove any guards to permit easy access and ensure that the near side head outfeed bed is clear 2 Place a datum block of known width between the near side head fence and the cutter block 3 Release the spindle brake 4 Release locking handle 1 5 Turn the cutter block by hand counterclockwise and using the cra...

Page 31: ...rubscrew 7 Lock handle 1 Vertical Setting 8 Establish depth of the cutter block below the bed and note the reading on the digital indicator 9 Release locking handle 1 and clamp 3 10 11 Using the crank handle adjust shaft 4 until the spindle flange is 5mm below the level of the bed Clockwise rotation of the crank handle raises the cutter block giving a negative count on the digital indicator when f...

Page 32: ...ont face of the chipbreaker shoe is in line with the datum block Tighten bolts 5 Slacken nuts 6 and move the pad pressure shoe until it is in line with the datum block and is between 3 and 5mm from the tip of the cutter 15 Tighten nuts 6 16 Refit replace guards Page 5 10 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www DaltonsWadkin com www DaltonsWadkin com ...

Page 33: ...owered and or manual adjustment of rise and fall of the beam WARNING ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED EMERGENCY STOP ACTIVATED BEFORE PROCEEDING Vertical SettinQ 1 Open or remove any guards to permit easy access and ensure that the first top head outfeed bed is clear 2 Place a datum block of known height on the bed beneath the top head 2J Figure 5 5 Page 5 11 w w w D a l t o n s W ...

Page 34: ...the emergency stop Turn the cutter block by hand counterclockwise and using the crank handle adjust shaft 3 until a cutting edge of the cutter block just touches the datum block The final movement of the spindle should be away from the workpiece Clockwise rotation of the crank handle lowers the cutter block towards the block giving a negative count on the digital indicator when fitted counterclock...

Page 35: ...knut 5 Using the crank handle adjust shaft 6 until the spindle flange is 5mm behind the fence line The final movement of the spindle should be towards the workpiece Tighten nut 5 Refit replace guards Page 5 13 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www DaltonsWadkin com www DaltonsWadkin com ...

Page 36: ...the top head outfeed bed is clear 2 Ensure that the face of the pad 1 is clean and place a datum block across the bed extending from the pad across the cutter block to the chipbreaker 3 Rotate the handwheel 2 until the face of the pad just touches the datum block see Step 10 of Section 5 5 4 Slacken locknuts 3 and position the pad nose 5mm from the cutter block 5 Position the pad laterally over th...

Page 37: ...Each shoe is secured by two countersunk screws through the bottom face The shoe should be as close as possible to the maximum cutting circle while also allowing only safe chipbreaker operation Slacken locknuts 5 and turn the adjusting screw 6 until the bottom face of the chipbreaker is touching the datum block 8 Tighten locknuts 5 9 Remove the datum block 10 Refit replace guards Page 5 15 w w w D ...

Page 38: ...al Setting 1 2 3 4 5 Open or remove any guards to permit easy access and ensure that the bottom head outfeed side bed is clear Place a straight edge on the outfeed side bed extending over the bottom head cutter block Release locking handle 1 Release the spindle brake Figure 5 7 Turn the cutter block by hand counterclockwise and using the crank handle adjust shaft 2 until a cutting edge of the cutt...

Page 39: ...ft 4 until the spindle flange is 5mm behind the fence line The final movement of the spindle should be towards the workpiece Tighten locknut 3 Refit replace guards Place a piece of timber on the bed of finished product width and adjust the slide guide so that the timber is held lightly against the fence Figure 5 7 Page 5 17 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www DaltonsWadkin com www DaltonsWad...

Page 40: ...ons on the machine control panel This setting should be the height of the finished product Maximum traction over the full width of the product is achieved by using spacers flange mounted feed rolls and by positioning of rolls at points along the shaft shaft mounted feed rolls Feed rolls shall be fitted not less than 4mm from a fence WARNING ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED EMERGENC...

Page 41: ...lose to the face of the end feed roll Slot the C washer 2 over the draw bolt 1 and tighten the draw bolt 1 2 Figure 5 8 2 Setting Feed Rolls after the Top Head Figure 5 8 3 This procedure is undertaken after the beam control setting and the setting should be approximately 3mm less than the finished product height 1 Slacken nut 1 2 3 4 Rotate handwheel 2 to adjust the height of the feed roll from t...

Page 42: ...imber beneath the top roller assembly 2 Slacken bolt 2 and position the roller as close as possible to the cutter block 3 Slacken bolt 3 and move the roller laterally to be central to the cutter block 4 Slacken bolt 4 and lower the roller until it touches the timber 5 Rotate screw 5 to increase or decrease pressure on the roller 6 Tighten bolts 2 3 and 4 Page 5 20 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c...

Page 43: ... roller is adjusted to the width of the product to exert moderate force on the timber Adjustment is effected by releasing two locknuts which allow the roller under spring pressure to take up the required setting the nuts are then retightened Page 5 21 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www DaltonsWadkin com www DaltonsWadkin com ...

Page 44: ...HAT THE MACHINE IS ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED EMERGENCY STOP ACTIVATED BEFORE PROCEEDING Infeed Table Adjustment 1 Rotate knurled handle 1 counterclockwise to release locking mechanism 2 Position handle until the indicator 2 reads the required cut depth 3 Rotate handle 1 clockwise to lock the table o Infeed Fence Adjustment Figure 5 9 1 Rotate handle 3 counterclockwise to release locking mechanism 2 Us...

Page 45: ... and Adjustments 1 Close the electrical supply isolator and connect the pneumatic air supply at the electrical control cubicle 2 3 4 5 Power up the machine at the machine control panel Position the near side head chipbreaker and pad pressure to the width of the finished product see Section 5 4 Set the top head to the height of the finished product see Section 5 5 Lower the beam to the height of th...

Page 46: ...ould be carried out at each position and at this point if necessary adjustments of cut pressure side rollers etc should be undertaken WARNING ALWAYS ELECTRICALLY ISOLATE THE MACHINE BEFORE EACH AND EVERY ADJUSTMENT DURING A TEST PIECE PROCEDURE Repeat Step 9 until the test piece timber meets all dimensional and quality requirements Set the machine to operate in production mode by setting the enclo...

Page 47: ...the Club and an Application for Membership Form is included in this Manual If machine maintenance is undertaken by the owner it is recommended that maintenance procedures are carried out every 6 months or every 1000 hours of operation whichever is the sooner Scheduled maintenance can normally be undertaken by a competent but not necessarily specialised person operator unscheduled maintenance must ...

Page 48: ... of throughput This requirement is based on experience and could well be necessary a number of times a day A tap is fitted to the oil pump to preset the flow rate When it is necessary to replenish the oil reservoir use hydraulic oil Carry out a visual check of the machine and the surrounding area to check for any obvious signs of damage wear etc and to ensure safe working conditions exist 7 2 2 Mo...

Page 49: ...ioning is necessary refer to Section 7 3 2 Check the variable speed toothed drive belt for wear or cracking If replacement is necessary refer to Section 7 3 3 Remove the cowls from the electric drive motors and clean the motor fans check for signs of overheating or excessive end float of the motors Page 7 3 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www DaltonsWadkin com www DaltonsWadkin com ...

Page 50: ...ken where many of these procedures will be carried out sequentially Equipment required 1 Standard tool kit 2 Hexagonal key 3 Replacement parts as necessary WARNING ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS ELECTRICALLY AND PNEUMATICALLY ISOLATED BEFORE UNDERTAKING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TASKS ENSURE THAT PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IS USED THROUGHOUT THESE TASKS LOCKABLE ELECTRICAL ISOLATORS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THIS ...

Page 51: ... Slacken the four flange nuts 1 Ease the motor away from the spindle Fit the screw block 2 using the drive cover mounting holes as the fixing position Screw in the tensioning bolt 3 until the bottom of the bolt just touches the motor flange Measure the distance between the bottom of the tensioning bolt head and the screw block Screw in the tensioning bolt until the measured distance decreases by 9...

Page 52: ...rds the axial nut block and tighten nuts 3 9 Tighten bolts 2 10 Tension the belt as described in Section 7 3 1 Replace Variable Speed Drive Belt Figure 7 3 4 Note Before beginning this task ensure that the speed hand adjustment unit is set for maximum speed 1 Remove the four capscrews 1 from the speed adjustment unit and remove the unit 2 Support the gearbox and remove the screws and nuts 2 from t...

Page 53: ...and nuts 2 7 Refit the speed adjustment unit and refit and tighten capscrews 1 D ry Figure 7 3 4 Replace Shaft Mounted Top Feed Roll Figure 7 3 5 1 Slacken set screw 1 2 Ensure that the shaft is clean and withdraw the feed roll 3 Replace the feed roll ensuring that the shaft key is correctly located 4 Position the feed roll to suit the product width and tighten set screw 1 Page 7 7 w w w D a l t o...

Page 54: ... new spacers and feed rolls over the draw bolt engaging drive pins of spacers and feed rolls into opposite holes The combination of feed rolls and spacers will depend upon the product width 4 Hold the assembly against the drive flange and screw in draw bolt until close to the face of the end feed roll 5 Slot the C washer 2 over the draw bolt 1 and tighten the draw bolt Page 7 8 w w w D a l t o n s...

Page 55: ...ut 1 is tight 4 Slacken further the two banjo barrel clamp nuts 2 5 Obtain assistance and swing the banjo and motor away from the spindle until they are almost free from the end of the barrel Take the weight of the banjo and motor and when free of the barrel lower carefully to the floor taking care not to damage the electrical cable 6 Slacken locknut 1 and insert a wedge into the split o Figure 7 ...

Page 56: ...ock see Section 5 1 2 Replace Fence Near Side Head Spindle Figure 7 3 8 Note Before beginning this procedure ensure that the working area is clean and that the area around the exposed spindle barrel is free of resin If it is necessary to use a liquid remover to remove any resin this must be used sparingly and care must be taken to ensure that no remover is allowed to enter the spindle end cap 1 Re...

Page 57: ...nd place in a clean area If necessary use a hydraulic oil spray to release the spindle from its housing Before fitting a new or refurbished spindle ensure that the spindle and clamp housings are clean Smear the inside face of the spindle bore with hydraulic oil and before inserting the spindle spray the barrel with a graphite grease see the lubrication chart at the end of this Section for oil grea...

Page 58: ...ntified on the product after processing with an indication of the diagnosis and remedy FAULT Blips at leading end of underside of product Diagnosis Remedy Cutter block set too low in relation to bedplate Adjust cutter block FAULT Blips on trailing end of underside of product Diagnosis Remedy Cutter block set too high in relation to bedplate Adjust cutter block FAULT Trailing end of product top fac...

Page 59: ...for cause on the machine FAULT A spindle motor or feed motor does not start Diagnosis Remedy Circuit breaker out Reset circuit breaker Motor fuse blown Check fuse and replace Motor contactor failed Check contactor for pitted contacts or mechanical failure Open circuit in motor line leads Check circuit and correct If fuse or circuit breaker fault re occurs investigate for cause on the motor FAULT M...

Page 60: ...ation in motor line leads Check circuit and correct FAULT Motor noisy when running Diagnosis Remedy Establish if mechanical or electrical problem If mechanical noise will change in intensity frequency with change in motor speed if electrical noise will continue after motor has stopped Carry out appropriate investigation FAULT Spindle stops while motor is still running Diagnosis Remedy Slipping or ...

Page 61: ...O 3 consistency 7 5 2 Approved Lubricants Hydraulic Oil Grease Gastrol Hyspin Gastrol Spheerol AWS32 AP3 BP Energol HLP32 Energrease LS3 Shell Tellus 32 Shell Alvania grease R3 Mobil DTE light 24 Mobilplex48 Esso Nuto Esso Beacon 3 44 ESSTIG H44 Gulf Harmony Gulf Grown NO 3 32AW Elf Elfona 32 Elf Multi 3 grease Page 7 15 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www DaltonsWadkin com www DaltonsWadkin...

Page 62: ...harpening care should be taken to ensure that the blade is not unduly heated by using the correct type of grinding wheel coolant chip removal process etc Moreover with multi toothed tools the correct tooth pitch is important to ensure effective cutting Whether a tool is effective depends much on how it is used Careful handling will ensure longer service life and improved product quality Tooling sh...

Page 63: ...ime of ordering When fitted it can be used in four pOSitions and for angled work in the range shown below Bottom head position horizontal and between 15 and 90 Fence side head position vertical and between 15 and 15 Near side head position vertical and between 90 and 15 Top head position horizontal and between 15 and 90 Equipment The universal head equipment consists of the following Universal hea...

Page 64: ...HEAD IS RUN IN BOTH CLOCKWISE AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTIONS A LOCKING COLLAR MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED Setting the Universal Head Bottom Horizontal Head Figures 8 1 3 and 8 1 7 WARNING ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED EMERGENCY STOP ACTIVATED BEFORE PROCEEDING ENSURE THAT THE SPINDLE IS SET FOR CLOCKWISE ROTATION 1 2 If necessary remove the spindle dust cover and fit the bottom head ...

Page 65: ...following generally the procedure given in Section 5 2 Fit the pressure rollers and or pad pressure shoe after the cutter block to provide timber control when operating the machine Details of setting the top roller pressure and setting the pad pressure are given in Sections 5 8 and 5 4 respectively Fit the side guide to suit the timber width Top Horizontal Head Figures 8 1 4 and 8 1 7 WARNING ENSU...

Page 66: ...lock in relation to the fence side and the bedplate respectively by adjusting shafts 3 and 4 with the crank handle If necessary remove the fence insert at the centre of the fence to avoid possible contact with the cutter block Set up the cutter block accurately by following generally the procedure given in Section 5 5 using only the manual procedure when making the vertical adjustment Page 8 4 w w...

Page 67: ...t the near side head extraction hood securing with the bolts provided and fit the fence assembly components to provide a straight through fence Fit the solid bed between the existing bedplate sections and secure with clamps located beneath the bedplate Release the two locking bolts 1 Figure 8 1 7 and cant the spindle to the vertical position using a crank handle on shaft 2 Lock bolts 1 Fit the cut...

Page 68: ...l Head Figures 8 1 6 and 8 1 7 WARNING ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS ELECTRICALLY ISOLATED EMERGENCY STOP ACTIVATED BEFORE PROCEEDING ENSURE THAT THE SPINDLE IS SET FOR COUNTERCLOCKWISE ROTATION 1 2 If necessary remove the spindle dust cover and fit the fence side head extraction hood securing with the bolts provided Remove the fence section and replace with two nose piece sections Fit the solid bed ...

Page 69: ... the crank handle Set up the cutter block accurately by following generally the procedure given in Section 5 3 Fit the pressure rollers before after the cutter block to provide timber control when operating the machine Details of setting the top roller pressure are given in Section 5 8 Fit the side guide to suit the timber width Caution When undertaking the following procedure ensure that the cond...

Page 70: ...t Pass a test piece timber through the machine to check for dimensional accuracy Reset the pressure rollers and side guide if necessary 1 1 3 4 2 Figure 8 1 7 Page 8 8 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www DaltonsWadkin com www DaltonsWadkin com ...

Page 71: ...de of timber This master groove locates in the groove nearest the fence side of the grooved bedplate to provide exact location of the timber as it feeds through the machine Note In this mode of operation the fence through the machine has no timber location function When setting up the fence side head see Section 5 3 with a grooved bed fitted locate the cutting edge ofthe cutter block approximately...

Page 72: ... and fit the second spur cutter 12mm from the first cutter 3 Fit the second cutter block 4 Set the vertical position of the cutter block see Section 5 3 taking into account that the first spur cutter must align with the inside edge of the master groove and that the planing cutter tips are level with the top of the grooved bed Align the tips of the grooving cutters with the top surface of the groov...

Page 73: ...hine The unit replaces the second shaft mounted feed roll at the fence side head position The unit consists of a mounting bracket 1 pneumatic cylinder 2 and mounting plate 3 for two shaft mounted feed rolls The intermediate feed roll is set up by the beam control setting procedure QJ o Figure 8 3 Page 8 11 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www DaltonsWadkin com www DaltonsWadkin com ...

Page 74: ... cam is pushed back contacting the first switch If the timber is wider than the immediately preceding piece of timber the first two switches are made This drives the head out until the switches are clear The head positions inwards until the first switch is made If the timber is over 100mm wider than the previous piece the third switch is contacted sending the head out to its maximum safe position ...

Page 75: ...d Slacken bolts 5 and adjust the position of the cam this achieved in a similar manner to setting up a side roller assembly see Section 5 8 Set the cam operating pressure with the regulator gauge 6 to between 1 and 2 bar The feed lamp on the machine control panel must be illuminated before a piece of timber is feed into the machine Capacities Maximum feed speed Max cut on any piece of timber Maxim...

Page 76: ...ing of wood chips Cutting tool s mounted on a spindle of the machine Block of timber of known height width used as tool to datum machine settings Decibel of noise measurement of noise level Flat V or toothed belt which drives the spindles from the drive shaft Rotating rolls which move the timber through the machine while exerting necessary pressure to enable proper processing Speed at which timber...

Page 77: ...the infeed end of the machine End of machine where finished product is produced Rotating shaft carrying the cutter block Natural movement of rotating cutter block towards away from workpiece depending upon direction of rotation Timber on which setting up processes are conducted Page 2 w w w D a l t o n s W a d k i n c o m www DaltonsWadkin com www DaltonsWadkin com ...