Customer Service Representative to order more decals. Always properly dispose of all by-products, including debris, coolant and oil. Safety instructions are listed in this section by the following operations: Electrical Safety Blade Handling Machine Operation BMS500/600doc121319 Safety & General Information...
Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating this machine. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. WARNING! The sharpener should not be operated by persons allergic to ACP-1 oil or its vapors. Safety & General Information BMS500/600doc121319...
Safety & General Information Sharpener Components Sharpener Components See Figure 1-1. The major components of the BMS500/BMS600 Industrial Sharpener are shown below. Sharpener Main Cam & Index Arm Guard Drive Assembly Blade Support Arms Sharpener Head with Coolant Drip Pans...
Model Length Width Height BMS500/BMS600 865mm 1202mm 1476mm (34") (47.32") (58.11") TABLE 1-1 See Figure 1-2. The figure below shows overall dimensions of the BMS500/BMS600 sharpener with the blade support arms installed. IS203_002a FIG. 1-2 Safety & General Information BMS500/600doc121319...
Safety & General Information Noise Level Noise Level See Table 1-2. The level of noise generated by the BMS500/BMS600 sharpener is given in the table below Max. Noise Level 80 dB (A) BMS500 BMS600 TABLE 1-2 Motor Specifications See Table 1-3. The grinder motor specifications are listed below.
Safety & General Information Technical Data Technical Data See Table 1-5. See the table below for technical data on the BMS500/BMS600 sharpener. Maximum Blade Width 76 mm (3") Grinding Wheel Main Shaft Speed 4280 rpm Feed Rate 0-64 teeth / min...
Controls cam rotational speed, i.e. number of sharpened teeth per minute. Rotate the dial as necessary to increase or decrease the cam speed. Cam Motor Start/Stop Switch Press "START" on the Cam Motor Start/Stop Switch to start the cam and index arm motor. BMS500/600doc121319 Safety & General Information...
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NOTE: Place the disconnect switch in the "0" position before opening the electric box door. To reconnect power to the machine, turn the switch to the vertical position ("1" - ON). Safety & General Information BMS500/600doc121319...
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Safety & General Information Control Panel Components See Figure 1-4. The disconnect switch on the sharpener electric box is shown below. Disconnect Switch IS203_032 FIG. 1-4 BMS500/600doc121319 Safety & General Information...
Safety & General Information Safety Decals Description 1.10 Safety Decals Description See Table 1-7. See the table below for descriptions of the pictographic warning and informative decals placed on the BMS500/BMS600 sharpener. TABLE 1-7 Decal View Decal No. Description S10364-P2 "Hazardous voltage"...
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Close all guards and covers before starting the machine. 099220 095961 Use ACP-1 oil. 095961 S12004G-1 Always wear safety goggles when operating the sharpener! 512107 CAUTION! Always wear protective gloves when operating the sawmill 501467 Point of lubrication. 1-11 BMS500/600doc121319 Safety & General Information...
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Safety & General Information Safety Decals Description TABLE 1-7 S20097K Direction of motor revolutions - 4280 r.p.m. s20097k 4280 RPM P85070 CE safety certification 524490 Clean the sharpener every 8 hours 524490 Safety & General Information BMS500/600doc121319 1-12...
Fasten the sharpener to the floor using the mounting holes in the feet. The sharpener can be operated with an oil mist exhaust system only. The machine can be operated under roof only. BMS500/600doc121319 SETUP & OPERATION...
3. The blade support guide assembly can be positioned at any location on the blade support arm, depending on the blade length. The side blade support arms can be adjusted horizontally if necessary. All blade support arms can be adjusted up or down, depending on the blade width. BMS500/600doc121319 SETUP & OPERATION...
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SETUP & OPERATION Blade Support Arms Installation See Figure 2-4. IS203_004 FIG. 2-4 SETUP & OPERATION BMS500/600doc121319...
SETUP & OPERATION Grinding Wheel Installation Grinding Wheel Installation Use a Wood-Mizer approved grinding wheel. To install the grinding wheel, perform the following steps: 1. Push the START button on the control box and turn the feed rate dial clockwise to rotate the cam.
If the face grind is too heavy, turn the adjustment knob in, toward the other knob. 6. Check the face grind on the next tooth and adjust as needed. Face Grind Adjustment Knob IS203_033_A FIG. 2-6 BMS500/600doc121319 SETUP & OPERATION...
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SETUP & OPERATION Face Grind Adjustment See Figure 2-7. The figure below shows proper position of the grinding wheel in relation to the blade being sharpened. IS203_025_A FIG. 2-7 SETUP & OPERATION BMS500/600doc121319...
2 passes, readjusting for blade height and face grind. IMPORTANT! After any adjustment, always restart the blade and sharpen in its entirety to ensure symmetry. NOTE: The grind depth may be affected as the grinding wheel passes through a blade weld. BMS500/600doc121319 SETUP & OPERATION...
severe rust is present, the blade has tooth spacing uncommon to Wood-Mizer blades (i.e., a competitor’s blade) 2-11 BMS500/600doc121319 SETUP & OPERATION...
The sharpener will automatically shut off when the blade has been entirely sharpened. Inspect the blade. Repeat the sharpening process if necessary. Blades with a bad profile or those which are badly in need of sharpening may have to be ground more than once. SETUP & OPERATION BMS500/600doc121319 2-12...
2.14 3" Blade Support Setup (Option) 1. Install the 3" blade guide assembly (1) on the sharpener mount plate (2) using the washers (3,4) and the bolts shown below (5). See Figure 2-10. IS203_040_A FIG. 2-10 2-13 BMS500/600doc121319 SETUP & OPERATION...
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3. Position the blade support kits so that the blade is not too loose and moves freely during the sharpening operation. 4. The blade supports should be adjusted vertically so that the bottom of the blade is at the same height along entire length of the blade. SETUP & OPERATION BMS500/600doc121319 2-14...
Oil Level Periodically check the oil level. Add oil as necessary. The oil level should be kept between 8.5 and 10 litres. Use only Wood-Mizer approved oil. Filter the oil to remove metal shavings before reusing. Grinding Wheel Shaft Bearings Periodically check the grinding wheel shaft bearings for wear and replace as necessary.
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7. Remove the multi-groove drive belt. 8. Remove the pulley from the spindle. 9. Remove the hole plug mounting nuts. 10. Remove the bolts mounting the spindle to the machine body. 11. Dismount the complete sharpener spindle. Replacement of Components BMS500/600doc121319...
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31. Install the grinding wheel and tighten the mounting nut to 44.2 fl-lbs (60Nm) torque. 32. Mount and set the oiler. 33. Mount the grinding wheel side guard. Once bearing replacement is complete, be sure to check head alignment. BMS500/600doc121319 Replacement of Components...
Grinding Wheel and Oiler Replacement 1. Unscrew the wing screws (B) and dismount the grinding wheel cover (A). FIG. 4-1 2. BMS500: unbolt the mounting hardware (A) and remove the oiler (B). FIG. 4-2 Preparing the sharpener for sharpening VORTEX bladesISHdoc121319...
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Preparing the sharpener for sharpening VORTEX blades Grinding Wheel and Oiler Replacement 3. BMS600: unbolt the mounting hardware (B) and dismount the oiler inside block (A). FIG. 4-3 4. Remove the nut (B) and dismount the grinding wheel (A). Then install the grinding wheel No.
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Preparing the sharpener for sharpening VORTEX blades Grinding Wheel and Oiler Replacement 5. BMS500: install the oiler No. 522705 (B) using the mounting hardware (A). FIG. 4-5 6. BMS600: mount the oiler inside block - Part No. 523669 (A) using the mounting hardware (B).
Preparing the sharpener for sharpening VORTEX blades Cam Replacement 7. Using the wing screws (B), install the grinding wheel cover (A). FIG. 4-7 Cam Replacement 1. Dismount the pusher (B) by removing the pusher shaft (A) from the cam. FIG. 4-8 ISHdoc121319 Preparing the sharpener for sharpening VORTEX...
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Preparing the sharpener for sharpening VORTEX blades Cam Replacement 2. Unscrew the three screws shown below (B) and remove the stroke adjustment plate (A). FIG. 4-9 3. Dismount the cam (A) by removing the two bolts shown below (B). Next, remove the magnet (C) from the cam and fasten it to the new cam (Part No.
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Preparing the sharpener for sharpening VORTEX blades Cam Replacement 4. Fasten the stroke adjustment plate (A) to the cam using the three screws shown below (B). FIG. 4-11 1. Install the pusher (B) by screwing the pusher shaft (A) into the cam. FIG.
Preparing the sharpener for sharpening VORTEX blades Blade Pusher Adjustment Blade Pusher Adjustment Using the adjustment nuts (A), adjust the blade pusher (B) so that it pushes the next tooth after the tooth to be sharpened. FIG. 4-13 Sharpener Head Adjustment Use the bolt shown below (A) to raise the sharpener head (B) by 3 to 4 mm.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Sharpener Maintenance SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Sharpener Maintenance DANGER! Swarf (metal filings) must be cleaned and removed from the oil pan and filter magnets every 8 hours of operation to avoid possi- ble fire. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. Daily (after end of the shift): Remove the blade, wipe the sharpener dry, lower the head, close the guard and unplug the ...
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MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Sharpener Maintenance CAUTION! Regularly clean or replace the filter of the oil vapours exhaust system (according to the manufacturer’s recommendations). MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING doc121319...
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Blade Sharpening Tips Blade Sharpening Tips This section covers some of the common problem areas of blade sharpening. Before removing from the sawmill, clean the blade by running the water lube on it for 15 seconds. This will remove most of the sap buildup that would otherwise have to be scraped off when it dries. Then wipe the blade with a clean, dry rag.
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Drive Belt Tension Drive Belt Tension The drive belt should be tightened to 0.33" (8.5 mm) deflection with 4.5 pounds (20N) of deflection force. See Figure 5-1. IS203_027 FIG. 5-1 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING doc121319...
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MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Drive Belt Tension See Figure 5-2. Loosen the nuts on the grinder motor mounting bolts. Turn the lower tensioning bolt clockwise and the upper tensioning bolt counterclockwise to tighten the drive belt. Turn the upper tensioning bolt clockwise and the lower tensioning bolt counterclockwise to loosen the drive belt. Grinder Motor Mounting Nuts, 4 pcs Upper Tensioning...
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Counter Troubleshooting Counter Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION "POWER DEFAULT" message Power supply interruption Press the START button; the appears on the display counter will resume counting the interrupted sharpening cycle. Press the RESET button; the counter will restore the last saved number of teeth and cycles.
ALIGNMENT Sharpener Alignment SECTION 6 ALIGNMENT Align the sharpener monthly to ensure quality performance. Besides, realign the sharpener whenever it is necessary (i.e., after the grinding wheel has been impacted by the index arm). Sharpener Alignment Use the provided alignment tool as necessary to achieve accurate alignment between the blade clamp and the grinding wheel.
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ALIGNMENT Sharpener Alignment See Figure 6-1. Position the tool so that all three set screws touch the fixed blade clamp plate. Reinstall the grinding wheel mounting nut and tighten to secure in place. I S 2 0 3 _ 0 2 3 _ B Alignment Tool Sharpener Head...
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ALIGNMENT Sharpener Alignment See Figure 6-2. Sharpener Head Mounting Bolts IS203_024A FIG. 6-2 7. Remove the grinding wheel mounting nut and the alignment tool. 8. Install the moving blade clamp plate. 9. Install the grinding wheel and secure in place with the mounting nut. 10.
ALIGNMENT Sharpener Head Stop Adjustment Sharpener Head Stop Adjustment To prevent the saw head from hitting the blade clamp, when there is not blade in the clamp, adjust the distance between the grinding wheel and the clamp. To do that, lower the sharpener head all the way down by rotating the cam.
Blade Handling Coiling The Blade SECTION 7 BLADE HANDLING This section covers coiling the blade, uncoiling the blade and inverting the blade. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades. Keep people away from work area when coiling or moving blades. Coiling The Blade See Figure 7-1.
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Blade Handling Coiling The Blade See Figure 7-2. Keeping your wrists locked in position, turn your forearms upward and inward. (The teeth will rotate inward and the bottom of the blade will rotate outward.) FIG. 7-2 See Figure 7-3. Bring your hands together. The blade will form three loops. Snap the bot- tom loop upward and catch the three-loop coil in your hands.
Blade Handling Uncoiling The Blade Uncoiling The Blade See Figure 7-4. Take the three-loop coil in your right hand. Place the band against your palm with the blade teeth pointing outward toward your fingers. Slide the top loop off and let drop.
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Blade Handling Uncoiling The Blade See Figure 7-6. Keeping the blade in its crossed position, take hold of the side crossed UNDER with your other hand. Use your right (or left) hand to hold only the side crossed OVER. Place your thumbs on the top side of the blade. Put your fingers on the under- neath side of the blade.
Blade Handling Inverting The Blade Inverting The Blade See Figure 7-8. Hold the blade in front of you. Let one side rest on the ground, teeth pointing toward you. Place you thumbs on the outside of the blade. Put your fingers on the inside of the blade.
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Blade Handling Inverting The Blade See Figure 7-10. Keeping your hands close together, rotate the curved section of the blade up and away from you. The blade will be in an oval shape, but twisted. FIG. 7-10 See Figure 7-11. Slowly move your hands apart, allowing the blade to untwist. FIG.
Blade Handling Storing Blades Storing Blades Use care when moving, storing, or handling blades. When blades are stacked or thrown together, the tips can be dulled or the set changed. Stack two blades back-to-back using dividers between each set of blades to prevent the teeth from contacting each other.
Nagórna 114 St, Poland at +48-63-2626000. From the continental U.S., call our U.S. Headquarter 8180 West 10th St.Indianapolis, IN 46214, toll-free at 1-800-525-8100. Have your customer number, vehicle identification number, and part numbers ready when you call. From other international locations, contact the Wood-Mizer distributor in your area for parts. Office Hours:...
REPLACEMENT PARTS Stand Assembly Stand Assembly IS203_006_B REF. DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # STAND, BMS500/600 SHARPENER - COMPLETE 101264 STAND, BMS500/600 SHARPENER 101265-1 CAP, SR 1540 OUTRIGGER LEG 089710 WIRE HOUSING, SHARPENER BASE 500465 SCREW, M4x12 -5.8-B CROSS RECESSED PAN HEAD F81011-43 WASHER 4.3 FLAT ZINC...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Stand Assembly FOOT, ADJUSTABLE SHARPENER 101238-1 PLATE, CLAMPING M10-ZINC 101242-1 BOLT, M10x70-8.8-HEX HEAD FULL THREAD ZINC F81003-20 NUT, M10-8-B-HEX ZINC F81033-3 WASHER, 10.5 FLAT ZINC F81055-1 BOLT, M10x25-8.8 HEX HEAD FULL THREAD ZINC F81003-11 SUPPORT, HEAD COVER - COMPLETE 500468 SUPPORT, HEAD COVER 500461-1...
REPLACEMENT PARTS Blade Support Assembly Blade Support Assembly IS203_005 REF. DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # BLADE SUPPORT, SIDE COMPLETE 101261 SUPPORT, BLADE SIDE ZINC 100844-1 BRACKET, BLADE SIDE SUPPORT 101247-1 WASHER, 13 SPECIAL FLAT F81056-14 KNOB, SR1580, 80X40 M12 100848 KNOB, SR1580 63x25 M12...
REPLACEMENT PARTS Electric Box Electric Box IS203_008 REF. DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # CONTROL BOX, SHARPENER BMS500AU 101141-M21 CONTROL BOX, SHARPENER BMS500BS 101141-M2 CONTROL BOX, SHARPENER BMS500CU 101141-M4 CONTROL BOX, SHARPENER BMS500HS 101141-M CONTROL BOX, SHARPENER BMS600AU 101141-M21 HD CONTROL BOX, SHARPENER BMS600BU 101141-M2 HD...
REPLACEMENT PARTS Control Panel Includes components listed in 8.10 Electrical Component List, BMS500C. Includes components listed in 8.14 Electrical Component List, BMS500HS. Includes components listed in 8.16 Electrical Component List, BMS600AU. Includes components listed in 8.18 Electrical Component List, BMS600BU. Includes components listed in 8.20 Electrical Component List, BMS600CU.
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F81080-1 For BMS500 Sharpener only. Belongs to Sharpener Decal Kit BMS500 - 500467. Belongs to BMS600 Only. For BMS600 units needing to process 1 1/4” tooth spacing add one 505673-1 to the left side of the BMS600 1 1/8” oiler.
0 0 7 8 0 _ M a n REF. DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # CAM & INDEX ARM DRIVE ASSEMBLY 100820 CAM, BMS500/600 SHARPENER ZINC-PLATED 509734-1 PLATE, STROKE ADJUSTMENT ZINC 511878-1 COMPLETE PUSH PAWL 083942 WASHER, Z12.2 SPLIT LOCK ZINC...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Cam & Index Arm Drive Assembly RING, W22 INSIDE RETAINING F81090-7 WASHER, 8.4 FLAT ZINC F81054-1 NUT,M8-8-B,HEX,NYLON LOCK ZINC F81032-2 PAWL WELDMENT, BLADE INDEX - ZINC 100814-1 SCREW, M8x8 45H HEX SOCKET SET FLAT POINT F81014-1 PUSHER, BLADE COMPLETE 093358 WASHER, 5.3 FLAT ZINC F81052-1...
REPLACEMENT PARTS Sharpener Head Lever 8.15 Sharpener Head Lever IS203_014 REF. DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # SHARPENER HEAD LEVER - COMPLETE 100809 SPACER 087965-1 BEARING, 6301-DDU (NSK) ROLLING 100816 LEVER, ANGLE ZINC-PLATED 100817-1 BEARING ASSEMBLY, UCP 203 CX 101108 BOLT, 12/M10x25 12.9 ISO7379 F81003-84...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Magnetic Filter REF. DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # TUBE, 90$ Z GW BSP/GZ BSPT 1" (EE-1/13-16 TUBES) ZINC-PL. 517294 VALVE, SENA PN 25 RHGC3 BALL 517293 REPLACEMENT PARTS doc121319 8-25...
REPLACEMENT PARTS Decal Kit 8.21 Decal Kit REF. DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # DECAL KIT, BMS500 SHARPENER 500467 DECAL, BMS500 SHARPENER 500801 DECAL, GENERAL WARNING 086362 DECAL, EYE WARNING, SMALL S12004G-1 DECAL, ELECTRIC POWER SIGN S10364-P2 DECAL, READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Table Extensions Kit (BMS600 Option) 8.23 Table Extensions Kit (BMS600 Option) IS203_041 REF. DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # TABLE EXTENSIONS KIT, BMS600 (OPTION) 508838 LEG, ADJUSTABLE HIGH - COMPLETE 508845 LEG, ADJUSTABLE HIGH 508844-1 PLATE, M10 ZINC 101242-1...
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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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