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OWNER’S MANUAL STOCK FEEDER 65-300 X1 65-500 X1 Should you require assistance, please have available your: Model no.: __________________ VER.06.2016 Serial no.: __________________...
The drawings, illustrations, photographs, and specifications in this user manual represent your machine at time of print. However, changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to Steel City. Page 3...
The manufacturer warrants its machines to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of the original purchase for Steel City shop machines or for a period of 1 year for Titanium production machines;...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model 65-300 65-500 Motor DC Brushless Servo Motor Voltage 115/230V, 1 Phase Power 375 Watts / ½ HP Number of rollers Roller size Ø120 x 60mm (Ø120 x 25mm optional) Roller suspension 18 mm / ¾ ‘’ Feeding speed 2-22 m/min / 7-72 fpm Max.
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SAFETY This manual is not totally comprehensive. It does not and can not convey every possible safety and operational problem which may arise while using this machine. The manual will cover many of the basic and specific safety procedures needed in an industrial environment. WARNING All federal and state laws and any regulations having jurisdiction covering the safety requirements for use of this...
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22. DO NOT operate any machine or tool if under the 4. Prevent electrical shock. Follow all electrical and safety codes, including the National Electrical Code (NEC) and influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 23.
PRODUCT SAFETY 3. ALWAYS consider the cutterhead diameter and rotation 1. ONLY OPERATE workpiece that exceed 6” dimension between the jointer’s tables or shaper’s guide. speed to adjust feed rate for best results. 2. ONLY OPERATE workpiece that exceed 6” c/c 4.
ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric To reduce the risk of electric shock, follow all shock. The conductor with the green insulation (with or electrical and safety codes, including the without yellow stripes) is the equipment-grounding National Electric Code (NEC) and the conductor.
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MEMBER INDENTIFICATION Sticker with pointer Ring Bracket rotation Handwheel depth locking handle Bracket adjustment Column Switch Lateral Height locking locking handle Motor handle Inclined rotation locking handle Handwheel lateral Indexable adjustment knob Rotation of the column locking handle Mounting bracket Stand Feeder Page 10...
ASSEMBLY WARNING 2. Clean the mounting surface and apply the supplied self-adhesive drilling template. Fig. 3 The stock feeder and auxiliary machine to which you are mounting the stock feeder should be disconnected from the power source during installation. NOTE: Keep in mind the length of the horizontal arm when mounting the stock feeder so you have room for proper adjustment.
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3. Insert over-arm (1) into elevating bracket, insert Install Control Joint and feeder: handwheel (2) and turn it to scroll in the over-arm; A – Place the 45° Control Joint onto the feeder then fasten screw (3) to keep handwheel in position. cone and tighten the handle.
ADJUSTMENTS 3. For the 4 rollers feeder: proceed step 1. Then loosen lever (F), turn Control-Joint 90° clockwise ( Fig. 15 ) WARNING and proceed step 2. Make certain that both machines are disconnected from the power source. 1. To rotate the feeder assembly, loosen locking lever (A) on the base and swing the assembly into the desired position .
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STOCK FEEDER HEIGHT DIGITAL CONTROL PANEL ADJUSTMENT Position the stock feeder height so that the distance between the table and the feed rollers is approximately 1. Power / speed 1/8’’ less than the thickness of the workpiece. Fig. 19. Adjustment Dial 3.
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POWER CONNECTION 2. Outer roller can be removed when operating with larger diameter tooling. Fig. 24 WARNING Make sure your power supply matches the motor requirements. Connecting power wire shall be larger than 18AWG x 4C wire. Power connections and ground must meet with local electrical codes and safety regulations.
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING Remove working waste (shavings, sawdust) from feeder WARNING by air gun after each use. 50 PSI max. Make certain that both machines are disconnected TROUBLESHOOTING from the power source. GREASE If an error message occur on the display panel, see below explanation: 1.
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