WINTER TIMBERMAX 4-23 ECO CONTENT 1. Machine Type Identify and Spindle Arrangement ………….…………….….. 1 1.1 Machine Type Identify …………………….…..……..…….…...…..1 1.2 Spindle Arrangement …………………….……..………..……..…..…. 1 2. Safety ……………………………………..….………………….….……….. 2 2.1 General rules of safety …………………….……..………..……..…..…. 2 2.2 Warning symbols ……………………….……..………..……..…..…. 4 2.3 Correct use of machine tool ……………….……..………..……..…..….
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WINTER TIMBERMAX 4-23 ECO 8.6 adjustment of bottom spindle……….…. .… .…….………...……….… 22 8.6.1 function and requirement of pre-trimming cutter .…….………...…22 8.6.2 Radial and axial adjustments of bottom spindle ……...………23 8.7 adjustment of right spindle……….…. .… .…….………...……….… 24 8.7.1 Radial adjustment of right spindle.…….………...……….… 24 8.7.2 axial adjustments of right spindles ……….….………...………...
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WINTER TIMBERMAX 4-23 ECO 10.2.1 Main points of maintenance …………….………..….…………… 38 10.2.2 Adjustment of spindle belts ….……...……………..….…………… 38 10.2.3 Maintenance to the thread bar lifting on feed beam………………. 38 10.2.4 Daily maintenance………………………………………………38 11. General troubles and trouble-shooting methods…..….…………… 39 11.1 Troubles and trouble-shooting methods of workpiece ……..……… 39 11.2 Troubles and trouble-shooting methods of cutter blocks …………...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 1. Spindle Arrangement 1.1 Spindle Arrangement(Example) bottom spindle top spindle right spindle left spindle universal R M M 4 2 3 E R M M 5 2 3 U E...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO Safety General rules of safety ① Do not operate the machine before reading earnestly throught and fully understand the operation manual. The person who operates the machine must be very familiar with the adjusting contents, adjusting procedures and safety rules. To make proficient with specialized trainning before operating.
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WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO would be effected on operation,and hidden troubles lurking. Do not remove safety devices, limit switches of cover interlocks and other ⑱ switches, and ensure the validities. While observing and checking the equipments (herein the equipment shall be ⑲...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 2.2 Warning symbols TABLE 1 Symbols Instruction of Symbols Be careful of the electricity. Safety protector Runners must wear protective goggles. Safety protector Runners must wear ear protector. Keep safe Caution machanical injury. Cutter blocks rotating, watch out! Electricity here! Cut off the power while repairing the machine.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO Symbols Instruction of Symbols Earthing Pneumatic power entrance. (0.5~0.8MPa) (CE machine) ATTEN TION ! The outer cover can only be opened after the safety indicator turns on. TH E O U TER CO VER CAN O N LY BE O PEN ED (CE machine)...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 7. Portage and installation of machine tool 7.1 Portage of machine tool 7.1.1 Portage by forklift While transfering the machine by forklift, please remove the bottom cover first. Extend the arms of forklift under the empty place of machine tool and raise the machine tool carefully. Please see(Figure 3).
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 7.3 Installation of machine tool 7.3.1 Disposal figures of base-bolt This machine does not need the base-bolts for installation and fixing generally. If it is demanded, installation dimension of base-bolts please see (Figure five, six). RMM423E A -A □150...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 7.3.2 How to level the machine tool ① Place pad 2 under the adjusting bolt 1 of the base. ② Place a level gauge 3 on the machine table, perfect to be the center of the machine. ③...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8. Machine tool adjustment 8.1 Location of adjusting bars and locking bars The location of adjusting bars and locking bars of machine tool please see (Figure 8) and ( Table 5). ( Take RMM523UE for example) (Figure8)...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.1.1 Symbol instructions of spindles TABLE 6 Symbols Instruction of symbols Axial motion of bottom spindle Rotate the adjusting bar clockwise, and the spindle moves forwards. Rotate the adjusting bar anti-clockwise, and the spindle moves backwards. Radial motion of bottom spindle Rotate the adjusting bar clockwise, and the spindle moves upwards.
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WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO Symbols Instruction of symbols Radial motion of left spindle Rotate the adjusting bar clockwise, and the spindle moves forwards. Rotate the adjusting bar anti-clockwise, and the spindle moves backwards. Axial locking motion of left spindle After the radial locking motion, rotate the locking bar clockwise to lock the orientation.
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WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO Symbols Instruction of symbols Rotate angle adjustment of universal spindle Rotate the adjusting bar clockwise, and the spindle leans forwards. Rotate the adjusting bar anti-clockwise, and the spindle leans backwards. Orifice for filling gas Filling gas...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.2 Cutter block installation Cutter block installation: Please see(Figure9) ① Loosen and remove the locknut 5 by wrench 7, then take out the locking washer 3 and pressure cap 4. ② Clean and grease the OD of spindle 1, inner of cutter 2, then install cutter 2 and cutter ring 3 onto the spindle.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.3 Spindle adjustment 8.3.1 Radial and axial adjustments of spindles Spindle can be adjusted by radial and axial directions. The adjustable quantity can be displayed by digital indicator. Steps of adjustment: ① Loosen the locking bar. ②...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.4 Adjustment of digital indicator Adjust the spindle by adjust ruler first then adjust the indicator according to the value measured of the processed workpieces. Steps of adjustment: see(Figure11) ① Loosen the locknut 2 on the adjust ring 1 of digital indicator. ②...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.5 Infeed table and feeding fence adjustment 8.5.1 Adjustment of infeed table The up/down adjustment of infeed table (namely adjust the cutting quantity of 1st bottom spindle) please see (Figure12) , steps of adjustment: Loosen the two locknuts 5 of machine tool profile, unscrew adjusting bar 2, pull or push according to the graduated scale under adjusting bar to adjust the height of infeed table 4 in need.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.6 Bottom spindle adjustment 8.6.1 Function and requirement of pre-trimming cutter The pre-trimming cutter 3 and plane cutter 2 installed onto the bottom spindle. See (Figure 13), the pre-trimming cutter 3 mills a right angle at the right bottom corner of timber. When the profile of this right angle touches the inner surface of guiding board 4, the timber would be guided by guiding board 4 and no longer guided by feeding fence 1.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.6.2 Radial and axial adjustments of bottom spindle ①Radial adjustment of 1st bottom spindle The radial adjustment of 1st bottom spindle, namely adjust the position of edge and working table. Please see(Figure14) a. Put cutter adjusting ruler 6 on the working table 7. b.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.7 Right spindle adjustment 8.7.1 Radial adjustment of right spindle See(Figure15): ① Install measured cutter block 1 (E.G. radius of 62.5mm) ② Press cutter adjusting ruler 2 firmly against to the guiding board 3. ③...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.8 Left spindle adjustment 8.8.1 Radial adjustment of left spindle See(Figure17) : ① Choose a standard test piece 3, measured the width L of test piece. ② Put test piece 3 between guiding board 2 and cutter 1. ③...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.9 Top spindle adjustment 8.9.1 Radial adjustment of top spindle see(Figure19) : ① Choose a standard test piece 2, measured the height H of test piece. ② Put test piece 2 between guiding board 3 and cutter 1. ③...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.10 Universal spindle adjustment Universal spindle can be adjusted by rotary angles, forward and backward, elevation and selection of positive or negative. It can be used as a left vertical spindle, right vertical spindle, top horizontal spindle or bottom horizontal spindle by adjusting the different position of forward and backward of level sliding board, elevation of upright sliding board and rotating angle of 360 degrees of spindle.
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WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO When the universal spindle is settled as a top or bottom spindle, the motor shall be adjusted by the side of the operator, as shown in Figure(a) (Figure a) When the universal spindle is settled as a left or right spindle, the motor shall be adjusted downwards, as shown in Figure(b)...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.10.2 Forward and backward adjustment of universal spindle The forward and backward adjustment of universal spindle please see(Figure22) ① Loosen A direction locking bar 2. ② Rotate adjusting bar 4 according to symbols by adjusting handle, move forward and backward to the position in need.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.11 Adjustment of insert and fence When left and right spindles are using cutters of small diameters, insert 1 is needed. With cutters of big diameters, the insert 1 should be removed. While using cutters of small diameters, the position of board 2 can be adjusted according to the rotate OD of cutters.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.13 Adjustment of front and rear pressure device of top spindle The adjustment of front and rear pressure device of top spindle is according to the dia. of cutter used. Keep the rear pressure part 2 0.5~1mm (compressed quantity) lower than cutter edge 3.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.14 Adjustment of feeding device 8.14.1 Feed beam elevation ①The elevation of feed beam please see(Figure27) When the electric adjustment of the feed beam doesn’t work, adjustment can be done manually. Adjusting steps: Remove ring 1 from adjusting bar, then adjust by rotating the adjusting screw.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.14.3 Feeding wheels adjustment Feeding wheels can be adjusted up or down, the steps of adjustment: please see (Figure28) ① Loosen the locknut 2 so as to change the flexing length of lockbolt. ② When feeding wheels 1 achieves the requirement, the lockbolt surface will meet rocker. ③...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.15 Feeding speed adjusting 8.15.1 Inverter to feed Parameters setting of inverter: 1.Press【MENU】until the cursor positioned by the Main Menu. 2.Use【▲】 【▼】to blowse, and select parameter group. 3.Press【OK】to confirm the selection of the parameter group. 4.Use【▲】...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 8.16 Pressure adjustment The pressure of feeding wheels can be adjusted separately. While adjusting pressure, pull out the pressure adjustment knob and rotate left or right until the finger points to the value in need.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO ②Loose and tight of vertical spindle belt The loose and tight of vertical spindle belt please see(Figure32): Loosen lockbolt 1 and bolt 2 of motor, adjust bolt 3 to adjust the loose or tight of spindle belt, screw nut 1 and bolt 2 after finished.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO ④ Check if each controlled breaker in the electric box positioned normal “ON”. The cover must be closed while closing the electric box for inspection. Check whether the limit switches and emergency stops are in the normal position. Switch on pneumatic supply (pressure under normal situation), trun the main electric breaker on the electric box to “ON”, then the power indicator lights.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO Attention: The gear oil that used by gear box for infeed must possess nicer bubble-resistent capability. For example, Gear oil of CKE/P is good. The working table is lubricated by manual oil pump, please fill the oil according to working requirement.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 11. General troubles and trouble-shooting methods 11.1 Troubles and trouble-shooting methods of workpiece TABLE 9 Troubles Possible causes Trouble-shooting method Nibbles appear on the The blades are not level with the Re-adjust workpiece guiding fence or the table The workpiece bows while Re-adjust the working table Cutter of planing does not adjusted...
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WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO Troubles Possible causes Trouble-shooting method The force from the pressure Re-adjust force from the parts on the workpiece is not pressure parts Irregular wavelike tracks appear on the surface of workpiece and thus make properly adjusted.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO Troubles Possible causes Trouble-shooting method Scratc Sharp surface of the raw wood block Properly reduce appear pressure of the out-feed on the rubber wheel wheel Machine table Change the table and the General adjustment reference guide (select correct, but defects still wear-proof...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 11.3 Troubles and trouble-shooting methods of electric power TABLE 11 Troubles Possible causes Trouble-shooting method Check fuse, Machine can not be No power supplied or low voltage “Emergency stop” button started and breaker a) “Emergency stop” button has a) Restore the been pressed down “Emergency stop”...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 12. List of generally replaced standard parts 12.1 Bearings TABLE 12 Name Model Assembled part Deep slot ball bearing 6207-2Z First bottom spindle unit Deep slot ball bearing 6009-2Z First bottom spindle unit Thrust ball bearing 51104 Right spindle unit Deep slot ball bearing...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 12.2 Belt TABLE 13 Specification Name (inner girth×width×thickness) Location (㎜) Belt Bottom spindle 63×3×1485 Belt Left spindle 63×3×1030 Belt Right spindle 63×3×1330 Belt Top spindle 63×3×1745 Triangle L=808 Universal spindle belt 13. Function introductions of control panel 13.1 Function introductions of main control panel Main control panel TIMER...
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO TABLE 18 Switch indicator Switch name Switch function Press this button to stop working when Emergency stop button any accident or abnormal state occurs. Once Press emergency button to restore, RESET you should press this button, the Restoration selection machine will start up again when the light is on.
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WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO Switch indicator Switch name Switch function 46 seconds after pressing emergency TIMER button, the light will be on, it means Safety indicator that you can open the cover and do any operation at this time. Clockwise rotate the knob for lifting, Feed beam elevation knob...
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WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO Switch indicator Switch name Switch function 5 0 . 0 0 To set and display related parameters of St at us Qu ic k M ai n Me nu M en u Menu Inverter control panel inverter feeding motor and adjust the Wa rn Al ar m...
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WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO Switch indicator Switch name Switch function START Left spindle starts Press “start” or “stop” button to start or stop the left spindle. Left spindle stops STOP START 1st top spindle starts Press “start” or “stop” button to start or stop the 1st top spindle.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 14. Electrical control principle 14.1 Turn on the machine Check if each controlled breaker in the electric box positioned normal “ON”. The cover must be closed while closing the electric box for inspection. Check whether the limit switches and emergency stops are in the normal position.
WINTER TIMBERMAX 4 – 23 ECO 14.4 Start and stop of feeding The start and stop of feeding is interlocked with the start and stop of each spindle. The feeding only starts when all of the spindles are started. ( Note: if the universal spindle is of no use, please turn the selection switch SA6 on the control panel to right so that the interlock of universal spindle is cut, then the feeding can be started.) While the machine is running normally, stop any of the spindles and the feeding will be stopped.
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