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Single Vertical Saw SVS Safety, Operation, Maintenance Manual SVSE11S rev. A3.00 SVSE15S rev.A3.00 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. September 2007 Form #1008...
Table of Contents Section-Page our toll-free Parts hotline at 1-800-448-7881. Please have the vehicle identification num- ber and your customer number ready when you call. Wood-Mizer will accept these meth- ods of payment: Visa, Mastercard, or Select Purchase Prepayment Net 15 (with approved credit) Be aware that shipping and handling charges may apply.
SAFETY Safety Symbols SECTION 1 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. DANGER! indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING! suggests a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Wood-Mizer Twin Vertical Saw. All Wood-Mizer TVS/SVS owners are encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with these applicable laws and comply with them fully while using the machine.
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SAFETY Wear Safety Clothing Wear Safety Clothing WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the machine. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades. Changing blades is safest when done by one person! Keep all other persons away from area when coiling, carrying or changing a blade.
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SAFETY Check the Machine Before Operation Check the Machine Before Operation DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating the machine. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Keep Persons Away DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and lumber when operating the machine.
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SAFETY Keep Hands Away Keep Hands Away DANGER! Always shut off the blade motor before changing the blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. DANGER! Motor components can become very hot during operation. Avoid contact with any part of a hot motor. Contact with hot motor components can cause serious burns.
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SAFETY Use Proper Maintenance Procedures Use Proper Maintenance Procedures DANGER! Make sure all electrical installation, service and/or maintenance work is performed by a qualified electrician and is in accordance with applicable electrical codes. DANGER! Hazardous voltage inside the electric boxes and at the motor can cause shock, burns, or death.
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SAFETY Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition IMPORTANT! Always be sure that all safety decals are clean and readable. Replace all damaged safety decals to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment. Contact your local distributor, or call your Customer Service Representative to order more decals.
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SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 1-1 099220 Close guards prior to operating the machine 099220 099219 Blade tension adjustment. Turn right to tighten, turn left to release. 099219 099221 Keep safe distance when the machine is operating. 099221 Safety MHdoc031110...
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SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 1-1 096314 Keep safe distance when the machine is operating. 096316 Electric box opening is possible with the switch in “0” position only. 096319 Always disconnect the power cord before opening the electric box. MHdoc031110 Safety...
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SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 1-1 098177 Always disconnect the power cord before performing any service. 098177 099540 CAUTION! Gear train - Keep safe distance! 099540 096321 Blade movement direction 500031 CAUTION! Do not adjust turnbuckles! Safety MHdoc031110 1-10...
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SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 1-1 S12004G Always wear eye protection equipment when operating this machine. S12005G Always wear ear protection equipment when operating this machine. 501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when operating the sawmill. 501467 Lubrication point P11789 Blade alignment.
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SAFETY Safety Labels Description TABLE 1-1 092597 Blade tension adjustment (See Section 2.4.) 092597 P85070 CE certified machine S20097 Motor rotation direction S20097 099504 Visible and/or invisible laser radiation. Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation. 099504 Safety MHdoc031110 1-12...
Operation Control Overview SECTION 2 OPERATION Control Overview 1. Control Panel See Figure 2-1. The control panel includes switches to start and stop the feed track and the saw heads. STOP START STOP FIG. 2-1 CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS 2. Blade Drive To start the blade motor, turn the key switch to the position.
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Operation Control Overview backward turn the switch left. 4. Feed Track Speed Adjustment The feed track speed switch controls the speed at which the feed track moves. Turn the switch right to increase the speed, turn left to reduce the speed. 5.
Operation SVS Setup SVS Setup IMPORTANT! Before starting to use the machine you have to meet the following conditions: Set up the machine on firm and level ground. The machine can be operated with the sawdust collection system only. The machine can be operated under roof only. The machine can be operated in temperature range from -15 C to 40 C only.
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Operation SVS Setup IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time, check that blade rotation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on the blades covers. If the rotation direction is incorrect, invert the phases in the phase inverter located in the power socket (electric box).
Operation Replacing The Blades Replacing The Blades DANGER! Always shut off the machine motors before changing the blades. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection whenever handling bandsaw blades. Changing blades is safest when done by one person! Keep all other persons away from work area when changing blades.
Operation Tensioning The Blade Next, tension the blade as described in the following instructions. Tensioning The Blade See Figure 2-3. Place the provided handle on the blade tensioner shaft. Turn the handle clockwise until the outside face of the rubber spring washer is even with the indicator (see the figure below).
Operation Tracking The Blade Tracking The Blade 1. Open the blade housing cover of each saw head. 2. Turn the key switch to the ”H” position. 3. Manually spin one of the blade wheels until the blade positions itself on the blade wheels. 4.
Operation Machine Start Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Be sure the blade housing cover is in place and secured. NOTE: After aligning the blade on the wheels, always check the blade guide spacing and location. Machine Start DANGER! Before starting the machine, perform these steps to avoid injury and/or damage to the equipment:...
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Operation Machine Start STOP START STOP FIG. 2-5 To stop the blade motor, push the Blade Stop button shown in the figure above. The blade motor also may be stopped by pushing either of the emergency stop buttons. If either of the emergency switch has been used to stop the blade motor, rotate the switch clockwise before restarting the saw head.
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Operation Machine Start See Figure 2-6. After the saw head has been successfully started, the feed track can be STOP START STOP FIG. 2-6 started. To start the track chain motor, turn the Track Start switch (shown in Figure 2-6) left to start the track forward, turn the switch right to start the track backward.
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Operation Machine Start Hardness of material to be cut. Some woods that are seasoned or naturally very hard will require slower feed rates. Sharpness of blades. Dull or improperly sharpened blades will require slower feed rates than sharp and properly maintained blades. Off-bearing capability.
Operation Cutting Position Setting Cutting Position Setting 1. Install a blade if needed and check for correct blade tension. (See Section 2.4 Tensioning Blade) 2. Place the material to be cut on the inffed table. 3. The laser beam is showing the cutting position. DANGER! Visible and/or invisible laser radiation.
Lube Additives For further benefits, add one 12oz. bottle of Wood-Mizer Lube Additive to a 5 gallon jug of water. Wood-Mizer Lube Additive enables some previously impossible timbers to be cut 1Pulse is suitable for most cutting applications. CONTINUOUS delivers a steady stream of lubri- cant and should be used only for heavy pitch buildup or occasional blade cleaning.
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This biodegradable and environmentally friendly pre-mix includes a water softener additive, so it works with hard water. WARNING! Use ONLY water, Wood-Mizer Lube Additive or windshield washer fluid with the water lube accessory. Never use flammable fuels or liquids such as diesel fuel. If these types of liquids are necessary to clean the blade, remove it and clean with a rag.
Operation Operation Procedure Operation Procedure 1. Install a blade if necessary. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades. Changing blades is safest when done by one person! Keep all other persons away from area when coiling, carrying or changing a blade. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
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Operation Operation Procedure stay a safe distance from rotating members and make sure that loose clothing or long hair does not engage rotating members resulting in possible injury. 10. Monitor blade tension as operation continues. Adjust blade tension if required. 11.
MAINTENANCE Wear Life SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed. This symbol identifies the interval (hours of operation) at which each maintenance procedure should be performed. Be sure to refer to the motor manual for maintenance procedures concerning the blade motor.
MAINTENANCE Blade Guides Blade Guides 1. Check the rollers for performance and wear every blade change. Make sure the rollers are clean and spinning freely. If not, rebuild them. Replace any rollers which have worn smooth or have become cone shaped. See the Parts manual for blade guide rebuild kits and complete roller assemblies.
MAINTENANCE Miscellaneous Lubrication Miscellaneous Lubrication 1. Using the grease nipples, lubricate chain drive bearings the infeed and outfeed tables bearings, with a lithium grease every 200 hours of operation or once a month. CAUTION! Never apply grease to the feed track chain. It causes sawdust buildup in chain links.
MAINTENANCE Blade Tensioner Blade Tensioner 1. Grease the screw on the blade tensioner shaft with a lithium grease every fifty hours of operation, but at least once a week. See Figure 3-3. FIG. 3-3 Belts 1. Check the blade wheel belts for wear every 50 hours of operation. Replace as needed. 2.
MAINTENANCE Drive Belt Adjustment Drive Belt Adjustment WARNING! Do not for any reason adjust the drive belt with the motor running. Doing so may result in serious injury. See Table 3-2. Check the drive belt tension after the first 20 hours, and every 50 hours thereafter.
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MAINTENANCE Drive Belt Adjustment 3. Tighten the four motor mounting bolts. Adjustment Bolts Mounting Bolts FIG. 3-3 Periodically check the belt for wear. Replace if damaged or worn. MAINTENANCE 25doc031110...
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MAINTENANCE Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 3-4. Keep the motor and drive pulleys aligned to prevent premature belt wear. To align the motor pulley to the drive pulley, loosen the mounting bolts on the motor plate and slide the motor plate in or out until it is in line with the drive pulley. After performing the alignment, make sure the drive belt tension has not been changed.
MAINTENANCE Feed Chains Tension Feed Chains Tension If necessary, use the adjustment bolts shown below to adjust the feed chains tension. The chains should lay freely on the upper bars. CAUTION! Do not over-tension the chains. Over-tensioning may lead to early failure of the gear, bearings, rollers and chains.
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MAINTENANCE Feed Chains Tension 2. First tension four long feed chains using appriopriate adjustment bolts. Chains Tension Adjustment Bolts 30-40mm FIG. 3-8 MAINTENANCE 25doc031110 3-10...
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MAINTENANCE Feed Chains Tension 3. Next tension two short feed chains using appriopriate adjustment bolts. FIG. 3-9 4. Finally, tension the drive chain. Drive Chain Ten- sion Adjustment Bolt FIG. 3-10 5. If the chain or chains are worn, replace it with the new ones. To do this first dismount the 3-11 25doc031110 MAINTENANCE...
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MAINTENANCE Feed Chains Tension fence. See Figure 3-11. Unscrew four bolt and remove the fence. FIG. 3-11 6. Remove the chains drive cover. MAINTENANCE 25doc031110 3-12...
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MAINTENANCE Feed Chains Tension See Figure 3-12. FIG. 3-12 7. Replace the worn chain or chains. Route the new chains as shown on Figure 3-7 3-13 25doc031110 MAINTENANCE...
MAINTENANCE Lube Mizer System Lube Mizer System 1. Clean the lube filter as needed. To clean, Make sure the lube control is in the OFF position and the lube bottle valve is closed all the way. Unscrew the filter reservoir and flush with water. Remove the cylindrical mesh filter and gently flush with water.
Alignment Alignment Procedure SECTION 4 ALIGNMENT The Wood-Mizer resaw is factory aligned. Be scrupulous when performing all alignment steps as resaw alignment determines the accuracy of your cuts. The alignment procedure should be performed approximately every 1500 hours of operation.
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Alignment Blade Installation And Tracking See Figure 4-2. The blade wheels should be adjusted so that the gullet of 1 1/4" blades rides 3.0 mm (0.12") out from the front edge of the wheels (± 1.0 mm [0.04"]). The gullet of 1 1/2"...
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Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment 4.1.2 Blade Wheel Alignment The blade wheels should be adjusted so they are level in the vertical and horizontal planes. If the blade wheels are tilted vertically, the blade will want to move in the tilted direction.
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Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 4-4. Alignment Plate Lower Side FIG. 4-4 3. Measure the distance from the edge of the tool clipped to the blade near the chains, to the plate surface. The distances marked A and B must be equal. If the measurements are different, use the drive side blade wheel adjustement bolts to correct its alignment.
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Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 4-6. Loosen the lock nuts on the horizontal plane adjustment bolt. Next, use the vertical plane adjustment bolts to adjust the drive wheel so that the adjustment tool would be parallel to the alignment plate. Horizontal Plane Adjustment Bolt Vertical Plane...
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Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment 4. Attach the tool to the blade near the upper blade guide mount. See Figure 4-7. Loosen the lock nuts on the horizontal plane adjustment bolt. Next, use the vertical plane adjustment bolts to adjust the idle wheel so that the adjustment tool would be parallel to the alignment plate.
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Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment 150060 3.0 mm ± 1.0 mm 1 1/4" Blade FIG. 4-8 See Figure 4-9. Use the cant control adjustment to adjust the idle-side blade wheel. If the blade is too far forward on the wheel, turn the cant control counterclockwise. If it is too far back on the wheel, turn the cant control clockwise.
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Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 4-10. Use the cant control adjustment bolt to adjust the drive-side blade wheel. If the blade is too far forward on the wheel, turn the cant control bolt clockwise. If it is too far back on the wheel, turn it counterclockwise. Cant Adjustment Bolt Lock Nuts FIG.
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Aligning the Blade Guides 4.1.3 Aligning the Blade Guides Each Wood-Mizer resaw has two blade guide assemblies that help the blade maintain a straight cut. The two blade guide assemblies are positioned on the cutting head to guide the blade on each side of the material being cut.
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Alignment Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment See Figure 4-11. Adjustment Plate Loosen jam nuts and turn screws to adjust roller up or down Blade FIG. 4-11 4. Loosen the jam nut and tighten the appropriate screw until the blade guide deflects the blade 6.0 mm.
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Alignment See Figure 4-12. Clip tool to blade FIG. 4-12 Check that the blade guide does not tilt the blade left or right. A Blade Guide Alignment Tool (LTBGAT) is provided to help you measure the vertical tilt of the blade. 2.
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Alignment See Figure 4-13. LTBGAT FIG. 4-13 4. The two distances should be equal. If the distances A and B differ, adjust the horizontal tilt of the blade guide using the adjustment screws shown in the figure below. See Figure 4-14. Loosen the jam nuts on the left and right horizontal tilt adjustment screws.
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Alignment Blade Guide Spacing steps. Adjust the horizontal tilt of this guide if necessary. NOTE: Be sure that the A and A’ distances and B and B’ distances are equal. See the figure below. The blade deflection of both blade guides can not be lower than 6mm. Adjustment Tool in upper position A=A’...
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Alignment Blade Guide Vertically Tilt Adjustment HINT: When adjusting blade guide spacing, loosen the top set screw and one side set screw only. This will ensure horizontal and vertical tilt adjustments are maintained when the set screws are retightened. 1. Adjust the lower blade guide so the blade guide flange is approximately 1.5 – 3.0 mm (0.06 - 0.12") from the back of the blade.
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6. Use the set screws to adjust the horizontal tilt of the roller. 7. Repeat steps 3-7 for the lower blade guide roller. NOTE: Once the blade guides have been adjusted, any cutting variances are most likely caused by the blade. See the Wood-Mizer® Blade Handbook, Form #600. MHdoc031110 4-16...
Specifications Overall Dimensions SECTION 5 SPECIFICATIONS Overall Dimensions See Figure 5-1. The major dimensions of the Single Vertical Saw are shown below (all dimensions are in millimeters). 2105 mm 2021 mm 5385 mm FIG. 5-1 MHdoc031110 Specyfikacje...
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Specifications Overall Dimensions See Figure 5-2. The figure shows the locations of resaws legs. FIG. 5-2 Specyfikacje MHdoc031110...
Feed Speed 0-25 m/min TABLE 5-2 See Table 5-3. Wood-Mizer TRU•SHARP™ offers three types of blades to provide efficient sawing. The type of wood you saw should determine which blade you choose for optimum performance. Recommended Blade Type Motor Size...
400 V/50Hz; 2,3 Amp; Motor IMB14/1-162 1380 r.p.m. TABLE 5-4 See Table 5-5. The noise levels of the Wood-Mizer SVS are listed below Noise Level L E15 Electric Motor 92,3 dB (A) TABLE 5-5 1. The noise level measurement was taken in accordance with PN-EN ISO 3746 Standard .
Specifications Dust Extractor Specifications Dust Extractor Specifications See Table 5-6. Specifications of the dust extractors used on the SVS are listed below. Airflow 1200 m Inlet diameter 150 mm Motor power 1,5 kW Number of sacks 2 pcs Sack capacity 0.25 m Weight 110 kg...
Service Service During normal operation and at the routine inspections verify the air gap and check if all screws are tight. In case when any symptoms of inefficient braking are observed, then use the self-locking nut (8) to re-adjust the air gap to the value corresponding to Table 1. Such readjustment may be repeated until the brake linings are completely worn out.
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EC declaration of conformity according to EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC We herewith declare, Wood-Mizer Industries sp. Z O.O. 114 Nagorna street, 62-600 Kolo; Poland. That the following described machine in our delivered version complies with the appropriate basic safety and health requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC based on its design and type, as brought into circulation by us.
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