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- Page 1 SM255t SPINDLE MOULDER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS M. SEDGWICK & COMPANY LIMITED MACHINE SERIAL NO. SM255t-B Stanningley Field Close, Leeds, U.K. LS13 4QG Tel. +(44) 113 257 0637 Fax. +(44) 113 239 3412...
- Page 2 Email: admin@sedgwick-machinery.co.uk declares that the Sedgwick SM255t Spinde Moulder, when installed, maintained and used in applications for which it was designed, and in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions, complies with the provisions of the following European Union legislation, wherever applicable:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 3 of 32 List of Contents 1.0 Design and Purpose 1.1 Illustration 1.2 Machine Specification 1.3 Shipping Details 2.0 Installation Instructions 2.1 Positioning 2.2 Foundation Drawings 3.0 Connection to a Dust Extraction System 4.0 Electrical Installation 5.0 Switchgear... -
Page 4: Design And Purpose
1.0 Design and Purpose The Sedgwick SM255t Spindle Moulder is a hand fed machine designed to profile wood and other analogous materials. Such operations may include: 1. Straight Moulding e.g., rebating, bevelling, and grooving. -
Page 5: Illustration
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 5 of 32 Illustration FENCE HOLD DOWN HANDLES EXTRACTION OUTLETS CUTTERGUARD SHAW GUARDS SWITCHGEAR/ ISOLATOR FENCE PLATES SPINDLE HEIGHT INDICATOR RISE & FALL HANDLE SPINDLE ANGLE INDICATOR SPINDLE R & F LOCK TILT HANDLE TILT LOCK... -
Page 6: Machine Specification
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 6 of 32 1.2 Machine Specification SM255T TABLE SIZE L x W 1000 x 750mm TABLE HEIGHT 880mm MAX CUTTERBLOCK DIA. 150mm MAX PROFILING CUTTER DIA. 255mm MAX CUTTER WEIGHT MAX RETRACTABLE TOOL SIZE 180 x 65mm SPINDLE DIA. -
Page 7: Positioning
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 7 of 32 2.0 Machine Handling The following section offers a guide to transporting, assembling, and installing the machine, which should be done following an adequate risk assessment. Movement, adjustment, or installation of the machine should not be attempted without proper training in the handling of heavy machinery. -
Page 8: Foundation Drawings
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 8 of 32 the base if it is. This will keep the machine from rocking and generating vibration during the cut. 2.2 SM255t Foundation Drawings Remove the protective rust preventative using turpentine or paraffin. Do not use any solvent, petrol, or gas oil, which might dull the paint or oxidise the paintwork. -
Page 9: Connection To A Dust Extraction System
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 9 of 32 3.0 Connection to a Dust Extraction System All employers are duty bound under the Factories Act 1961, The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 to control wood dust in the workplace. -
Page 10: Electrical Installation
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 10 of 32 4.0 Electrical Installation Electrical wiring should only be carried out by a fully qualified electrician taking in account the following safety instructions. • The motor, starter, and isolator have been wired in at the factory and tested before despatch. - Page 11 SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 11 of 32 4.1 Three Phase Wiring Diagram...
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Page 13: Switchgear
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 13 of 32 5.0 Switch Gear 5.1 The Padlockable Isolator With this switch in the OFF position the machine is effectively isolated from the supply to allow personnel safe access for maintenance or repair work and to prevent dangerous restarts. -
Page 14: Machine Setting
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 14 of 32 6.0 Machine Setting Details on the correct setting of the guards, fences, and other safety devices, are detailed in the following sections of this manual. Prior to these operations however the following checks should be carried out: 1. -
Page 15: The Loose Top Spindle
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 15 of 32 On the Sedgwick SM255t the complete motor and spindle sub-assembly tilts independently of the Rise and Fall mechanism. The tilt action rotates about the centre line of the spindle at the locking collar surface, the operator therefore maintains the same depth of wood cut irrespective of whether a new height of cut is chosen. -
Page 16: Direction Of Rotation
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 16 of 32 6.3 Direction of Rotation The machine spindle is designed for one direction of rotation only. The rotation should be anticlockwise when viewed from the top. It is most important that the tooling is fitted to the machine to operate in the correct direction of rotation. -
Page 17: Tool Selection
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 17 of 32 The motor is face mounted to a hinged platform, which is adjustable for position along a slot in which the locking lever runs. To change the selected speed the lever must be unlocked, and the motor plate pulled forward to release the tension on the drive belt. -
Page 18: Tool Setting
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 18 of 32 On round form tools, limited cutter projection should be achieved by restricting the projection of the cutter beyond either: ● the round profile of the tool body ● or a ‘limiter’ (also called a deflector or counter knife) which mirrors each cutter... -
Page 19: The Main Fence Guard
Tighten the spindle nut and hex nut. Make sure that it is tighten securely. 8.1 The Main Fence Guard The Sedgwick SM255t Spindle Moulder incorporates a plain table and a cast-iron ‘Horseshoe’ type fence guard. Adjustment and Use For coarse adjustment, the complete fence assembly freely moves as one. -
Page 20: The Cutterguard
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 20 of 32 necessary to fit a different false fence for every job carried out. Care should be taken in the making of a false fence. It is recommended that the cutter opening shall be made by a controlled screw adjustment on the fence on to the cutter and not by pushing the fence on to the cutter by hand. -
Page 21: Limitations Of Use And Safe & Working Practices
8.4 Pushsticks It is essential that the operator take all reasonable safety precautions when feeding material to be worked into the SM255t. In this respect correctly fashioned and used push sticks and push blocks are an aid. These can be made from timber readily available in the workshop. - Page 22 SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 22 of 32 Stopped Work (Straight work where the cut extends over part of the length of the workpiece) To prevent access to the tool during stopped work it is necessary to use in conjunction with the fence, table and fence pressure pads equipped with special shoes depending upon the workpiece dimensions.
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Page 23: Warning Of Residual Risk
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 23 of 32 9.1 Warning of Residual Risks Although all practical measures have been taken to ensure the safety of this machine, its safe use finally depends upon the operator’s careful handling. Provided that the operator adheres to his training and follows the instructions in this manual, the likelihood of an accident is very low. - Page 24 SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 24 of 32 9.3 Noise Noise levels can vary widely from machine to machine depending on conditions of use. Persons exposed to high noise levels, even for a short time, may experience temporary partial hearing loss and continuous exposure to high levels can result in permanent hearing damage.
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Page 25: Cleaning And Lubrication
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 25 of 32 width of cut. Blade Sharpness Dull and worn blades exert more force on the timber thus creating more noise. Balance Out of balance blades mean vibration changes cutting conditions, resulting in increased noise levels. - Page 26 Roughness or slack in the bearings means that they need to be replaced. Vee Belt and Pulleys ➢ The SM255t is driven via one Polyvee Drive Belt 762 J6. To prevent loss of power and/or belt slip the belt should be correctly tensioned and regularly checked for wear.
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Page 27: Brake Motor Installation & Maintenance
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 27 of 32 10.2 Brake Motor Installation & Maintenance Installation It is the responsibility of the machine installer to ensure that: The brake functions correctly after final • installation. Earthing has been carried out according to •... -
Page 28: Parts List
SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 28 of 32 11.0 SM255t Parts List MACHINE IDENTIFICATION: Your Machine has an individual serial number plate. The serial number can also be found on the front cover of this manual. Always quote your machine serial number when applying for spare parts etc. - Page 29 SM255t Operation/Maintenance Instructions Page 29 of 32...
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