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Laser Sight Safety, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual LS for LT40 & LT70 Sawmills Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. Form #899...
Safety SECTION 1 SAFETY This symbol calls your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions. This symbol accompanies a signal word. The word DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Laser Installation Laser Installation - LT40 SECTION 2 LASER INSTALLATION Before installing the laser option, be aware that the laser beam can not be seen in direct sunlight. The laser option is best for indoor cutting applications. Laser Installation - LT40 1.
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Laser Installation Laser Installation - LT40 See Figure 2-2. FIG. 2-2 Route the wire from the laser assembly as shown: See Figure 2-3. Install one of the provided hose clamps to the laser assembly wire. Remove the third slide pad nut from the bottom, install the hose clamp as shown and reinstall the slide pad nut.
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Laser Installation Laser Installation - LT40 FIG. 2-3 Reinstall the drive side pulley guard, keeping the lower part of the laser assembly wire outside the guard as shown. Make sure the wire routes inside the guard at the lower right hand corner.
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Laser Installation Laser Installation - LT40 washers and bolts to secure the EMT clamps in place as shown. FIG. 2-4 Laser Installation 97LS97doc062612...
Laser Installation Laser Installation - LT70 Laser Installation - LT70 1. Locate the four square mounting holes on the saw head near the bottom of the drive-side blade housing. Mount the laser/bracket assembly to the saw head using the four carriage head bolts, flat washers and lock nuts.
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Laser Installation Laser Installation - LT70 Reinstall the drive belt guard. FIG. 2-6 Laser Installation 97LS97doc062612...
Switch Installation Switch Installation - LT40 SECTION 3 SWITCH INSTALLATION 3.1. Switch Installation - LT40 See Figure 3-1. LT40 AC Panel Here cut out the hole for switch FIG. 3-1 97LS97doc062612 Switch Installation...
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Switch Installation Switch Installation - LT40 See Figure 3-2. LT40 DC Panel Here cut out the hole for switch FIG. 3-2 5. Install the toggle switch, nylon washer, and rubber boot to the front panel as shown. Connect the quick connect terminal on the existing laser option wire (labeled #25) to ...
Switch Installation Switch Installation - LT70 3.2. Switch Installation - LT70 1. Unbolt the front panel from the control box. Use the hole in the front panel as a template to cut out a hole in the decal for the laser option switch. NOTE: The cut hole will be slightly smaller than indicated by the dotted line on the decal.
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Switch Installation Switch Installation - LT70 See Figure 3-5. LT70 DC Panel Here cut out the hole for switch FIG. 3-5 2. install the toggle switch, nylon washer, and rubber boot to the front panel as shown. 3. DC Only: Connect the quick connect terminal on the existing laser option wire (labeled #25) to the bottom tab on the toggle switch.
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Switch Installation Switch Installation - LT70 AC Only: Connect the ring terminal on the fuse assembly to the ‘ACC’ post on the key switch. See Figure 3-6. FIG. 3-6 Switch Installation 97LS97doc062612 3-12...
LASER OPERATION Laser Operation - LT40 SECTION 4 LASER OPERATION When properly installed, the laser option will guide you in making cuts. To turn on the laser, raise the laser toggle switch to the ON (1) position. To turn off the laser, lower the laser toggle switch to the OFF° ( 0 )position. Laser Operation - LT40 See Figure 4-1.
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LASER OPERATION Laser Operation - LT40 See Figure 4-2. LT70 DC Panel FIG. 4-2 LASER OPERATION 97LS97doc062612...
Laser Alignment Laser Alignment - LT40 SECTION 5 LASER ALIGNMENT Laser Alignment - LT40 1. Stationary sawmills should be setup on firm, level ground before proceeding with align- ment. Shim the feet so the weight of the sawmill is evenly supported. 2.
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Laser Alignment Laser Alignment - LT40 See Figure 5-2. If the laser beam is adjusted too low, it will show against the side of the cant. But, in order to see a beam that is adjusted too high, it may be necessary to extend the edge of the cant upward.
Laser Alignment Laser Alignment - LT70 Laser Alignment - LT70 1. Stationary sawmills should be setup on firm, level ground before proceeding with align- ment. Shim the feet so the weight of the sawmill is evenly supported. 2. Make sure the sawmill is properly aligned (see the Alignment Section of your Sawmill Operator’s Manual.) 3.
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Laser Alignment Laser Alignment - LT70 See Figure 5-2. If the laser beam is adjusted too low, it will show against the side of the cant. But, in order to see a beam that is adjusted too high, it may be necessary to extend the edge of the cant upward.
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