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FORMULA SP1 PIALLA A SPESSORE THICKNESSING PLANER RABOTEUSE DICKENHOBELMASCHINE REGRUESADORA ENGLISH USO E MANUTENZIONE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FONCTIONNEMENT ET ENTRETIEN BETRIEBS- UND WARTUNGSANLEITUNG USO Y MANTENIMIENTO 0000502431B/4...
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Pagine totali compresa copertina e retro; vedi indice paragrafi Modificato con bolla B11161 U.T. B11008 del 11/03/99 19/02/99 C.I. 03/00 LIBRETTO USO E MANUTENZIONE Unificato libretto per B9398 macchine ce e non_ce FORMULA SP1 N° B9377 16/10/96 Bolla INGLESE Data 15/09/95 N° Bolla ° Modifica Firma N°0000502431B/4...
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GENERAL SYMBOLS USED IN THE HANDBOOK OPTIONAL: devices indicated in price list available only upon request Symbols fitted on the machine: Danger of cutting upper limbs when tools are moving Shows point where hooks should be placed to lift the machine Yellow triangular danger place fitted on electric cabinet Danger: electric power on A V V E R T E N Z E D I S I C U R E Z Z A...
GENERAL GENERAL INFORMATION ................SECTION 1 Instructions for contacting by mail or phone ..................1.5 Notes for technical assistance ......................1.5 Machine identification........................1.6 Conditions for use..........................1.6 1-4A Operator’s training ......................1.8 Specifications ............................ 1.9 Noise level ............................1.11 Safety rules .............................
GENERAL 1.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING BY MAIL OR PHONE When writing or telephoning to the dealer or MINI MAX for whatever reason regarding your machine, always supply the following information: 1) Machine model 2) Serial number 3) Voltage and frequency 4) Purchase date 5) Name of dealer where you have bought the machine 6) Detailed information about the trouble...
GENERAL 1-3 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION Machine data are punched on the metallic plate on the machine frame side. Mod. Machine model Serial number Ref. Internal reference Gross weight Volt Voltage (Volt) Phase number Frequency (Hz) Electric input (Ampere) Installed power 1-4 CONDITIONS FOR USE This machine has been designed for planing solid wood and wood based pieces;...
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GENERAL TOOLING The machine has been designed for the exclusive use of tools conforming to EN847-1 Norms and suitable for the material to be used and for hand feeding. The term "hand feeding intends components guided by hand or feeding incorporated in the machine. WORKING ENVIRONMENT The machine can be used in the following environment: Max.
GENERAL FURTHER RISKS In spite of the observance of all safety norms and use of the machine according to instructions contained in this manual, the following further risks could be encountered: - contact with tool - contact with rotating parts (belts, pullies) - kickback of workpiece or part of it - danger due to inhaling dust when working without connection to dust exhaust - danger of contact with parts switched on inside electric box when servicing...
GENERAL 1-5 SPECIFICATIONS Table size ..........................520x1000 mm Working width ............................ 520 mm Max. working height: ........................max.250 mm ................................. min 3 mm Max. depth of cut in one stroke ......................8 mm Min. length ............................220 mm Min. width ............................. 10 mm Cutterblock diameter ..........................
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GENERAL STANDARD EQUIPMENT Read out of work thickness Aut-brake motor 150 mm. diam. exhaust hood Sectional pressers infeed Powered raising of thicknessing table Infeed and outfeed protection straps Knife adjustment device 4 knives Direct start of main motor Set of spanners for servicing Manual zero-star-delta starting OPTIONAL Thicknessing table with 2 rollers and 1 top steel roller outfeed...
GENERAL 1.7 SAFETY RULES 1- Carefully read this manual before starting the machine 2- Only trained operators should use the machine 3- Training must include information regarding dangers which may be encountered when using the machine and the precautions to be taken 4- The operator must be trained regarding the correct use of guards and safety devices.
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GENERAL 8- Dust hood must always be connected to dust exhaust system. Only start working when dust exhaust system has been switched on. 9- Working environment must be well lit and with sufficient space for working and servicing, so that there is no danger for operator and no possibility of slipping.
GENERAL 1-8 OVERALL DIMENSIONS POSIZIONE OPERATORE OPERATOR POSITION POSITION OPERATEUR STELLUNG DES BEDIENUNNGSMANNES POSICION OPERADOR 1.14 BC_GB1...
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GENERAL 3000 1000 1000 3000 The measures indicated are to be considered as the free room of the working area. 1.15 BC_GB1...
INSTALLATION 2-1 MACHINE UNLOADING Before unloading the machine take off all parts placed on it for packing and transport requirements. Raise the machine by a cran or other lifting means by hooking the slings as shown in fig. 2. Avoid jerking movements during lifting of the machine. Make sure that the crane, sling ropes or fork truck are of the same weight or more than that of machine.
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INSTALLATION 2-3 ELECTRIC CONNECTION The electric connection and checking shown here below must always be carried out by a skilled electrician. Make sure that the powr supply system of the workshop may absorb the machine power and the mains voltage corresponds to to the voltage of the machine.
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FIG-2-_L S632-3_L If the cutterblock does not rotate in the right direction proceed as follows: Shut off the power Interchange 2 phases on the terminal board Check the rotation direction again. Note: A set of fuses is supplied in the accessory bag plus all documentation, wiring diagram and certificates...
INSTALLATION 2-4 CONNECTION TO THE DUST SUCTION SYSTEM Connection to the dust suction system is compulsory for the right operation of the machine. Always work with main dust exhaust system running. If plastic tubes are used these must be flameproof. Exhaust manifold must be fitted externally to dust suction hood to avoid chips jamming.
SECTION 3 CONTROLS Page Control board ..........................3.2 Starting /stopping of machine ....................3.2 Access to the electric housing ...................... 3.2 Auto-brake motor .......................... 3.4...
CONTROLS 3-1 CONTROL BOARD The control board elements are the following ones: A) Padlockable main switch B) Luminous selector to lock/release cutterblock brake D) Manual zero-star-delta starter E) Emergency pushbutton F) Fuses G) Emergency pushbutton outfeed H) Luminous button for vertical micro adjustment of worktable/spy light showing table locked in position L) Selector raising and lowering of thicknessing table M) Speed change lever 3-2 START/STOP OF MACHINE...
CONTROLS 3-4 AUTO-BRAKE MOTOR Spindle rotation is carried out by an electric auto-brake motor. Under normal conditions selector (B) is turned to position When power is shut off by turning the mains switch to 0, the motor brakes automatically and remains braked until started up again.
SECTION 9 ADJUSTING THE THICKNESSING UNIT Page Automatic feed and change of speed ..................9.2 Powered lifting of thickness table ....................9.2 Adjustment of pressure rollers ....................9.4 Rollers on the table ....................... 9.4 Safety guards ..........................9.4 Knife adjustment ........................... 9.6 9-6 a Substitution of knives ......................
ADJUSTMENTS 9-1 AUTOMATIC FEED AND CHANGE OF SPEED To switch on the feed, turn lever (N fig.9.1a): carry out this operation with the machine running. There are 4 feed speeds available: 5-8-12-18 m/min: there is an idle position between each other (feed standstill). WARNING: Never machine workpiece of length adn thbickness lower than the values permitted (L = 220 mm;...
ADJUSTMENTS 9-3 ADJUSTMENT OF PRESSURE ROLLERS The spring pressure of the feed rollers is adjusted at factory during testing of machine to ensure perfect feed of workpiece. Only in some cases intervene on bushes (B fig.9.2) with a 6 mm Allen wrench. Uniformly adjust the spring pressure of the same roller.
ADJUSTMENTS 9-6 KNIFE ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Always wear gloves when handling knives and cutterblock For adjusting the knife projection proceed as follows: 1) Open the top hood (D fig.9.3) 2) Unscrew knob (C fig. 9.3.) 3) Remove guard (A fig.9.3) 4) Turn selector (F fig. 9.3) to to release motor brake 5) Rest knife setting gauge (B fig.9.4) on the support and fasten it with knobs (P fig.9.4).
ADJUSTMENTS 9-6A SUBSTITUTION OF KNIVES 1) Stop the machine 2) Open the top cover (D fig. 9.3) 3) Unscrew knob (C fig. 9.31) 4) Raise guard (A fig. 9.3) 5) Turn selector (F) to to release motor brake 6) Completely loosen screws (T fig. 9.5) 7) Remove knife and substitute or grind 8) Fit knives and adjust as mentioned in the previous paragraph 9) Turn selector (F) to...
ADJUSTMENTS 9.7.1 SUBSTITION OF BELTS Before substituting belts, turn switch to zero and write this on a card. 1) Remove cover (F fig.9.6) 2) Loosen screw (Z fig.9.7) 3) By using a lever lift the motor and keeping it in this position withdraw the worn belts, then fit the new ones. 4) Lower the motor and screw down screw (Z fig.
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CMR CARD 18-1 HOW TO REPLACE THE CARD DRIVE OF D.C. MOTORS 1) Cut out the power by means of main switch QS on the electric cubicle. 2) Open the door of the electric cubicle after unscrewing the screws and free the access to the card arranged in the electric box.
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CMR CARD 18-2 SEPRI CMR06 CARD FOR D.C MOTOR CONTROL Operations required : To check the conditions for the right working of the card; voltage values required: 36 V a.c between terminals 1 and 2 of 10-terminal board with 10 terminals If the fuse is okey, these are the conditions to obtain the voltage of 24 V d.c at the output between terminals 1 and 2 of the terminal board with 10 terminals by sending high voltage 110 V to channel A or B of the terminal board with 8 terminals.
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CANALE A 110 high CANALE B 110 high 110 low EMERGENCY...
AUTO-BRAKE MOTOR SECTION 19 AUTO-BRAKE MOTOR 19.1 SEZ_GB19...
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AUTO-BRAKE MOTOR 19-1 AUTO-BRAKE MOTOR At least every 2 months or 500 stops, check and adjust the electromechanic braking device illustrated in fig.19.1. Before carrying out any intervention on the motor, shut off the power by turning the padlockable main switch to 0.
MAINTENANCE 20-1 MACHINE CLEANING A good maintenance ensures the long life and the best performance of the machine. The general cleaning of the machine as well as of surrounding floor is an important safety factor. Note: If you stop the machine to carry out some adjustment or to take off a machine part, turn main switch to zero and indicate so with a sign, then lock the main switch.
20-5 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE This section gives some solutions to problems which may arise during machine use. Only intevene after having throughly read the contents of this manual. For any further problems not included herein please contact the SCM Technical Assistance Department. TROUBLE The machine does not start CAUSE...
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MAINTENANCE TROUBLE The thicknessing table does not move CAUSE WHAT TO DO The nylon slide blocks are dirty Carefully clean the slide blocks and slideways; (dust and resin residues), after lifting check the chain. a few millimeters the red pilot lamp lights up.
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