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Nicolas Couture
July 14, 2025
Ma planche est restée coincer entre mes 2 lames de coupe et je ne peux plus scier. Comment faire pour retirer le bout de planche coincé entre les lames ? Car les dents du anti-retour m'empêche de retirer le bout planche.
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Wood-Mizer ® Edger Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual EG100EH11S, EG100G14S rev. B1.00 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before operating, setting up and/or maintaining this machine. Form #1026 This is the original language...
Table of Contents Section-Page General Contact Information Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) SECTION 1 SERVICING THE EDGER General Information ................1-1 Customer and Edger Identification............1-1 EG100 Edger Components ..............1-3 SECTION 2 SAFETY Safety Symbols..................2-1 Safety Instructions ..................2-1 Observe Safety Instructions Wear Safety Clothing Keep Edger and Area Around Edger Clean...
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Table of Contents Section-Page Control Overview ...................4-3 Control Panel of EG100 Edgers Equipped with the Electric Motor Starting the Gas Engine ................4-4 Edging Operation..................4-5 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE AND ALIGNMENT Replacing the Blades ................5-1 Blade Drive Belt Tension ...............5-2 Belt Tensioner Adjustment and Belt Replacement (Gas Engine) ..5-4 Tensioning and Replacing the Electric Motor Drive Belt ......5-6 Replacing the Blade Drive Belts ............5-7 Checking the Rollers and Table Belt............5-11...
General Contact Information Getting Service Wood-Mizer is committed to providing you with the latest technology, best quality and strongest customer service available on the market today. We continually evaluate our customers’ needs to ensure we’re meeting current wood-processing demands. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.
Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) EUROPE UNITED STATES European Headquarters World Headquarters Wood-Mizer Industries Sp. z o.o. Wood-Mizer LLC Nagórna 114, 62-600 Koło, Poland 8180 West 10th Street Tel.: +48-63-26-26-000 Indianapolis,Indiana 46214-2400, Fax: +48-63-27-22-327 www.woodmizer.eu...
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Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) CROATIA Krešimir Pregernik ITALY Pasquale Felice SERBIA Dragan Markov Pregimex d.o.o. Wood-Mizer Italia Srl Wood-Mizer Balkan d.o.o. S. Batušiæa 31, 10090 Zagreb Cda. Capoiaccio SN Svetosavska GA 3/3; P. Fah 25 Tel.:/Fax: +3851-38-94-668...
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Brazil Headquarters Europe Headquarters Serving Brazil Serving Europe, Africa, West Asia Wood-Mizer do Brasil Wood-Mizer Industries Sp z o.o. Rua Dom Pedro 1, No: 205 Bairro: Sao Jose Nagorna 114 Ivoti/RS CEP:93.900-000 62-600 Kolo, Poland Tel: +55 51 9894-6461/ +55 21 8030-3338/ +55 51 Phone: +48.63.26.26.000...
The machine is built to be durable and easy to operate and maintain. Customer and Edger Identification Each Wood-Mizer edger has its own serial number. In addition, when you pick up your edger, you will receive a customer number. These two numbers will help expedite our service to you. Please locate them now and write them below so you have quick and easy access to them.
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Servicing The Edger Customer and Edger Identification See Figure 1-2 See the following figure for the serial number location. Serial Number FIG. 1-2 Servicing The Edger EGdoc020420...
Servicing The Edger EG100 Edger Components EG100 Edger Components See Figure 1-3 The major components of the EG100 Edger are shown below. Additional Table Outfeed Table Infeed Table Blade Distance Setting Lever Additional Table Motor Electric Box Control Panel Sawdust Hopper FIG.
SAFETY Safety Symbols SECTION 2 SAFETY Safety Symbols The following symbols and signal words call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions. The word DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The word WARNING suggests a potentially hazardous situation which,...
It is always the owner's responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding the ownership and operation of your edger. All Wood-Mizer edger owners are encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with these applicable laws and comply with them fully while using the edger.
SAFETY Dispose of Sawing By-Products Properly 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. Dispose of Sawing By-Products Properly IMPORTANT! Always properly dispose of all sawing by-products, including sawdust and other debris.
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SAFETY Keep Hands Away DANGER! Engine/motor components can become very hot during operation. Avoid contact with any part of a hot engine/motor. Contact with hot engine/motor components can cause serious burns. Therefore, never touch or perform service functions on a hot engine/motor.
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SAFETY Keep Hands Away and all moving parts will stop spinning. The safety switches should always be in proper working condition. Safety EGdoc020420...
Always be sure that all safety warning decals are clean and readable. Replace all damaged safety decals to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment. Contact Wood-Mizer Customer Service or the Wood-Mizer distributor in your area to order a new decal. IMPORTANT!
SAFETY Safety Labels Description Safety Labels Description See Table 2-1 See the table below for descriptions of the safety labels placed on the machine. TABLE 2-1 Decal View Decal No. Description 096317 CAUTION! Read thoroughly the operator’s manual before operating the edger. Observe all safety instructions and rules when operating.
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SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 2-1 096319 Always disconnect the power cord before opening the electric box. 099540 CAUTION! Stay a safe distance from the gear! 099540 S12004G Always wear safety goggles when operating the edger. S12005G Always wear protective ear muffs when operating the edger.
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SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 2-1 501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when operating the edger! 510080 Always wear protective gloves when operating the edger! 539211 Always wear protective apron when operating the edger! 501467 Lubrication point P85070 CE safety certification 089296 Rotation direction 089296...
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SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 2-1 S20097 Motor rotation direction S20097 509255 Hand injury hazard 509255 086099 Hand injury hazard 086099 524992 Kickback hazard warning 524993 Hand injury hazard 2-10 EGdoc020420 Safety...
INSTALLATION Edger Setup SECTION 3 INSTALLATION Edger Setup IMPORTANT! Before starting to use the edger, you have to meet the following conditions: Setup the machine on firm and level ground. When your EG100 edger is used indoors, it must be operated with a sawdust exhaust system ...
INSTALLATION Installation and Setup Have a qualified electrician install the power supply (according to EN 60204). The power supply must meet the specifications given in the table below. See Table 3-1. 3 Phases V Fused Disconnect Recommended Wire Size Switch 400 VAC 40 A...
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INSTALLATION Installation and Setup See Figure 3-2. FIG. 3-2 Operation EGdoc020420...
INSTALLATION Assembling the Main Module Base 3.2.1 Assembling the Main Module Base 1. Loosely bolt the side plates of the main module base to the front, rear and bottom plates of the sawdust hopper. Use the mounting hardware listed in the Replacement Parts List: See Section 1.16, See Section...
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INSTALLATION Assembling the Main Module Base See Figure 3-4. FIG. 3-4 3. Tightly bolt the foot brackets to the side plates of the main module base using the M10x30 bolts, M10 nuts and washers. See Figure 3-5. NOTE: If your edger is equipped with optional transport brackets, see Step 4. Operation EGdoc020420...
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INSTALLATION Assembling the Main Module Base RYS. 3-5 4. To fasten the optional transport brackets (A), use the bolts ”B” - M10x35 with the fasteners ”D” - M10 and the bolts (C) - M10x30 with the fasteners ”D” - M10. The complete list of fasteners is included in the Replacement Parts List: See Section 1.16.
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INSTALLATION Assembling the Main Module Base Patrz rysunek 3-6. RYS. 3-6 5. Securely fasten the main module base together with the sawdust hopper to the machine body. To do this, perform the following steps: Unbolt the motor/engine drive belt guard (See Section 5.3 if your edger is equipped with the ...
INSTALLATION Movable Blade Horizontal Adjustment See Figure 3-7. FIG. 3-7 3.2.2 Movable Blade Horizontal Adjustment Place a flat bar (maximum height: 30 mm, minimum length: 500mm) against each blade and measure the distance between the blades as shown below. The distances A and B should be equal.
INSTALLATION Blade Position Lock Adjustment 3.2.3 Blade Position Lock Adjustment Using the nuts shown below, adjust the pawl linkage tension so that the pawl interlocks with the toothed bar. See Figure 3-9. FIG. 3-9 3-10 EGdoc020420 Operation...
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INSTALLATION Blade Position Lock Adjustment See Figure 3-10. FIG. 3-10 Operation EGdoc020420 3-11...
INSTALLATION Adjustment of the Cutting Width Setting System 3.2.4 Adjustment of the Cutting Width Setting System 6. Toothed Bar Adjustment To position properly the toothed bar: Place a 100x100 (4”x4”) block between the blades. Clamp the block by moving the blades in. ...
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INSTALLATION Adjustment of the Cutting Width Setting System See Figure 3-12. FIG. 3-12 See Figure 3-13. FIG. 3-13 Make sure the pawl tooth is not beyond the toothed area of the bar when the blade is moved all the way in and out. See the figure below where the toothed bar is improperly set. If the pawl tooth does not mesh with the toothed bar cutouts, move the toothed bar right or left and readjust.
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INSTALLATION Adjustment of the Cutting Width Setting System See Figure 3-14. FIG. 3-14 After performing the adjustment steps described above, check if the scale indicates the true distance between the blades (100 mm). Read this value from the side of the motor/engine. 3-14 EGdoc020420 Operation...
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INSTALLATION Adjustment of the Cutting Width Setting System See Figure 3-15. FIG. 3-15 If the value read on the scale is different than 100 mm, adjust the scale as described below. Section 7. 7. Scale Adjustment Loosen the mounting bolt nut (A) shown in the figure below. ...
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INSTALLATION Adjustment of the Cutting Width Setting System See Figure 3-16. FIG. 3-16 3-16 EGdoc020420 Operation...
INSTALLATION Installation and Setup of the Tables Installation and Setup of the Tables 3.3.1 Table Installation Remove the knobs (A) from the table. See Figure 3-17. FIG. 3-17 Remove the cotter pins (A) from the table support. See Figure 3-18. FIG.
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INSTALLATION Table Installation Unbolt the fasteners (A) and remove the inspection cover (B) from the table drive guard. See Figure 3-19. FIG. 3-19 Use two persons to insert the table onto the machine body. Secure by installing the previously ...
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INSTALLATION Table Installation See Figure 3-20. FIG. 3-20 Place the tubes of the table support (A) between the brackets (B) on the main module base. See Figure 3-21. FIG. 3-21 Secure the table support to the base with the cotter pins (A). ...
INSTALLATION Optional Table Installation 3.3.2 Optional Table Installation The complete list of the fasteners is included in the Parts List : ’’Additional Table See Section 2.5 (Option)’’. Bolt the mounting plates (A) to the installed tables using the bolts M8x25, washers and nuts ...
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INSTALLATION Optional Table Installation Adjust the table extension height by choosing a suitable hole in the leg. See Figure 3-25. FIG. 3-25 3-22 EGdoc020420 Operation...
INSTALLATION Guide Bar Installation 3.3.3 Guide Bar Installation Mount the guide bar to the infeed table. See Figure 3-26. FIG. 3-26 3.3.4 Levelling the Tables with the Main Module 1. The main module and the tables must be levelled simultaneously to level the machine properly. 2.
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INSTALLATION Levelling the Tables with the Main Module See Figure 3-27. FIG. 3-27 See Figure 3-28. 3-24 EGdoc020420 Operation...
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INSTALLATION Levelling the Tables with the Main Module Adjust the table vertically. To do this, first place the level on the table as shown below. FIG. 3-28 To adjust the table height, use the nuts ”A”. Be sure to adjust the two nuts evenly. ...
INSTALLATION Horizontal Adjustment of the Tables 3.3.5 Horizontal Adjustment of the Tables See Figure 3-30. To adjust the tables horizontally, perform the following steps: 1. Place a 3m flat bar (A) on the tables, against the fixed blade (C). 2. Adjust the tables in the horizontal plane so that the table belt edge (B) is parallel to the bar (A). To adjust either table, use the fasteners at the plate with slotted holes located on the engine/motor side of the machine.
INSTALLATION Drive Pulley Sprocket Adjustment 3.3.6 Drive Pulley Sprocket Adjustment FIG. 3-31 After adjusting the tables in the horizontal plane, adjust the drive pulley sprocket so that it is aligned with the upper and lower chain idler sprockets. To perform this adjustment: Remove the table drive guard.
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INSTALLATION Drive Pulley Sprocket Adjustment See Figure 3-32. EG100 Edger w/adjustable feed FIG. 3-33 See Figure 3-33. Loosen the set screw (A) of the drive pulley sprocket (B). Slide the sprocket (B) on the drive pulley shaft so that it is in line with the upper and lower chain ...
INSTALLATION Hold-Down Roller Installation 3.3.7 Hold-Down Roller Installation The complete list of the fasteners is included in the Parts List: ”Infeed Table See Section 2.6 Hold-Down Wheel”. Mount the hold-down roller assembly using the fasteners A and B in the figure below. ...
INSTALLATION Checking Rotation Direction of the Belt Drive Motor 3.3.8 Checking Rotation Direction of the Belt Drive Motor IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time, check that the blade rotation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on the blade cover.
INSTALLATION Emergency Stop Button Installation (CE Version Only) Emergency Stop Button Installation (CE Version Only) Install the emergency stop button on the outfeed table using the provided mounting hardware. See Figure 3-37. FIG. 3-38 Operation EGdoc020420 3-33...
Operation Edger Startup SECTION 4 OPERATION Edger Startup DANGER! Before starting the machine, perform these steps to avoid injury and/or damage to the equipment: Close all blade covers and replace any covers removed for service. Check the infeed table and remove all loose objects such as tools, wood, etc. ...
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Operation Edger Startup IMPORTANT! If at any time you need to immediately stop the motor/engine and/or edger operation, press either emergency stop button. See Figure 4-1. Emergency Stop Button Twist to release FIG. 4-1 EG100 E-STOP LOCATION Operation EGdoc020420...
Operation Control Overview Control Overview 4.2.1 Control Panel of EG100 Edgers Equipped with the Electric Motor See Figure 4-2. The control panel includes the following controls: START/STOP switch, main switch, emergency stop button and feed rate dial. Main Switch START STOP Emergency Stop Button Feed Rate Dial...
Operation Starting the Gas Engine 2. Emergency Stop Button Push the emergency stop button to stop the blade and board feed motors. Turn the emergency stop clockwise to release the stop. The machine will not restart if the emergency stop is not released. Starting the Gas Engine 1.
Operation Edging Operation 8. After sawing, decrease the engine revolutions and let the engine idle for about 1 minute before turning it off. See the manufacturer’s engine manual for further instructions. Edging Operation DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating the edger.
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Operation Edging Operation 6. Repeat the edging procedure described above for the remaining boards that will be edged. 7. Shut down the machine after finishing the edging operation. Operation EGdoc020420...
Maintenance and Alignment Replacing the Blades SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE AND ALIGNMENT WARNING! Before performing any service near moving parts such as: blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the main switch to the "0" position and then disconnect the power cord. WARNING! Always shut off the motor/engine and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop before removing any guards...
Maintenance and Alignment Blade Drive Belt Tension See Figure 5-1. FIG. 5-1 3. Slide the blade from the shaft. 4. Install a new blade. 5. Reinstall the blade nut and tighten with the 24 wrench (turn right to tighten the fixed blade nut; turn left to tighten the movable blade nut).
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Maintenance and Alignment Blade Drive Belt Tension Tighten the roller nut and close the blade cover. CAUTION! Do not overtighten the drive belt. Overtightening may lead to premature belt and/or bearing wear. CAUTION! If the drive belt tension is too low, it can result in: slipping of the belt on the pulley, blade jamming or stopping during sawing, blade bending and/or damage to the blades.
Maintenance and Alignment Belt Tensioner Adjustment and Belt Replacement (Gas Engine) Belt Tensioner Adjustment and Belt Replacement (Gas Engine) 1. Dismount the engine drive guard. See Figure 5-3. FIG. 5-3 See Figure 5-4. 2. Loosen four engine mounting nuts "A" shown below. Loosen the jam nuts "B" on the adjustment bolt "C".
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Maintenance and Alignment Belt Tensioner Adjustment and Belt Replacement (Gas Engine) 3. Tension the drive belts using the adjustment bolts. Properly tensioned belts has 6mm deflection with a 5kg deflection force. e100_oper_046 FIG. 5-5 4. To replace the belts with new ones, loosen the engine mounting bolts and move the engine so that it is possible to remove the belts from the pulleys.
Maintenance and Alignment Tensioning and Replacing the Electric Motor Drive Belt Tensioning and Replacing the Electric Motor Drive Belt 1. Dismount the motor drive guard. See Figure 5-5. FIG. 5-6 2. Loosen the motor mounting bolts (A). 3. Using the adjustment bolts B, tension the drive belt properly. Be sure to adjust the bolts evenly so the motor remains in alignment.
Maintenance and Alignment Replacing the Blade Drive Belts See Figure 5-6. FIG. 5-7 Tighten the motor mounting bolts. Reinstall the guard. Replacing the Blade Drive Belts 1. Open the upper blade cover. 2. Loosen and remove the drive belts from the pulleys - See Section 5.2.
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Maintenance and Alignment Replacing the Blade Drive Belts FIG. 5-8 4. Dismount the table drive guard assembly - See Section 3.3.6. See Figure 5-8. Edgers w/non-adjustable feed only Maintenance and Alignment EGdoc020420...
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Maintenance and Alignment Replacing the Blade Drive Belts 5. Loosen the chain tension by moving the tensioner (A). Remove the chain from the sprocket (B). FIG. 5-9 6. Unbolt the three reducer mounting bolts (A). 7. Remove the reducer (B) from the drive shaft. See Figure 5-9.
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Maintenance and Alignment Replacing the Blade Drive Belts housing. FIG. 5-11 See Figure 5-11. 9. Remove the drive belts from the pulleys. Use the cut-out at the shaft to take the belts out. 10. Install new blade drive belts. FIG. 5-12 Maintenance and Alignment EGdoc020420 5-10...
Maintenance and Alignment Checking the Rollers and Table Belt 11. Mount all the components dismounted earlier in reverse order (reducer and movable blade bushings, pulleys). Be sure to reinstall the keys (A). FIG. 5-13 12. Tension the belts properly - See Section 5.2.
Maintenance and Alignment Maintaining the Anti-Kickback Fingers 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 knots, the chance of kickbacks is increased.
Maintenance and Alignment Blade Sharpening Blade Sharpening The blade teeth should be sharpened as soon as their dullness, measured as shown in the figure on the right, is .10 -.20 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.
Maintenance and Alignment Using the Blades 5.10 Using the Blades The surfaces of spacers should be clean and flat against one another. The blade should not rotate on the shaft during sharpening as it will lead to its damage. Do not set teeth with cemented carbide tips! Do not make any modifications to the blade teeth! Do not operate the machine if any of the blades is dull.
Maintenance and Alignment Safety Devices Inspection (Only CE Version) 5.11 Safety Devices Inspection (Only CE Version) EG100 Edger Safety Devices Inspection Blade Cover Outfeed Table E-Stop Button Control Box E-Stop Button FIG. 5-14 Before beginning a shift, inspect the following safety devices of the EG100 edger: E-Stop button circuit - control box ...
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Maintenance and Alignment Safety Devices Inspection (Only CE Version) should not be possible to restart the motor/engine until the E-STOP button is released. Outfeed Table E-STOP FIG. 5-15 3. Inspecting the Safety Switch Circuit - Blade Cover (Gas Edger) Start the main engine; ...
Specifications Overall Dimensions SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS Overall Dimensions See Figure 6-1 The major dimensions of the EG100 edger are shown below (all dimensions are in millimeters). FIG. 6-1 See Table 6-1 The overall dimensions of the EG100 edger are listed in the table below. Weight 370 kg Height...
Specifications EG100 Edger Specifications EG100 Edger Specifications See Table 6-2 See the table below for technical data on the EG100 edger Motor Specifications Motor Specifications Motor Type E7 Electric Motor E10 Electric Motor Manufacturer Siemens, Germany Siemens, Germany Voltage 400V, 460V 400V, 460V Maximum Current 10.5 A...
Specifications Sawdust Exhaust System Specifications See Table 6-4 Other specifications of the EG100 edger related to the sawing process are given below. Number of blades Blade diameter 250 mm (9.8”) Rotational speed 4720 r.p.m. Cutting speed (non-adjustable feed) 9 m/min (29.5 ft/min) Cutting speed (adjustable feed) 7 - 15 m/min...
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Specifications Sawdust Exhaust System Specifications TABLE 6-5 IMPORTANT! The sawdust exhaust system hoses must be grounded or made with materials not accumulating electrostatic charge. CAUTION! Always connect and turn on the sawdust exhaust system before starting the machine. Specifications EGdoc020420...
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EC declaration of conformity according to EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II, 1.A Manufacturer: Wood-Mizer Industries sp. z o.o. Nagórna 114, 62- Tel. +48 63 26 26 000 This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
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Ma planche est restée coincer entre mes 2 lames de coupe et je ne peux plus scier. Comment faire pour retirer le bout de planche coincé entre les lames ? Car les dents du anti-retour m'empêche de retirer le bout planche.