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LTAGA-PLCBN SHARPENER Safety, Operation, Maintenance & Parts Manual 097032 rev. A.00 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. August 2001 Form #944...
Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 1 SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION Electrical Safety......................1-2 Blade Handling......................1-2 Machine Operation ....................1-3 Sharpener Components....................1-4 Overall Dimensions and Other Technical Data............1-5 Noise Level........................ 1-6 Motor Specifications ....................1-6 Coolant Specifications....................1-6 Control Panel Components..................
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Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT PARTS How To Use The Parts List ..................6-1 Blade Support Assembly ..................6-2 Grinder Asembly ....................... 6-3 Sharpener Mounting Plate ..................6-5 Blade Clamp Assembly ..................... 6-6 Oil Pump/Pan......................6-8 Cam Assembly......................6-9 Cover Assembly ......................
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Tel. +48 63 26 26 000 If You Need To Order Parts... From Europe call our European Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Kolo, Poland at +48-63-2626000. Wood-Mizer will accept the folowing methods of payment: • Visa, Mastercard, or Select Purchase • COD •...
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Take notice of all safety warnings throughout this manual and those posted on the equipment. Keep this manual with this equipment at all times, regardless of ownership. *Wood-Mizer is a registered trademark of Wood-Mizer Products, Inc. ®...
Safety & General Information SECTION 1 SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION 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. DANGER The word indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING will result in death or serious injury.
Safety & General Information Electrical Safety Electrical Safety 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 can cause shock, burns, or death. SHUT OFF & LOCK OUT POWER before performing service in any area of this machine.
Safety & General Information Machine Operation Machine Operation DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating the sharpener. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. DANGER! Keep all persons away from moving parts when operating this machine (2 meters at least).
Safety & General Information Sharpener Components Sharpener Components The LTAGA-PLCBN sharpener is designed for sharpening only Wood-Mizer blades with 9.29, 10.30, 13.29 and 4.32 profiles. See Figure 1-1. The major components of the sharpener are shown below. Blade Support Arms...
Model Length Width Height Weight Weight of sharpener packaged in carton LTAGA-PLCBN 627mm 845mm 590mm 83kg 90kg TABLE 1-1 See Figure 1-2. The figure below shows the overall dimensions of the PLCBN sharpener with the blade support arms installed. CBNSH36B FIG.
Safety & General Information Noise Level Noise Level See Table 1-2. The noise level produced by the LTAGA-PLCBN sharpener is given below Noise Level LTAGA-PLCBN 74,5 dB (A) TABLE 1-2 Motor Specifications See Table 1-3. The grinder motor specifications are listed below.
Safety & General Information Control Panel Components Control Panel Components See Figure 1-3. The control panel components and their descriptions are shown below. Feed Rate Dial Emergency Stop Cam Motor Coolant Pump Start/Stop Switch Start/Stop Switch Disconnect Grinder Switch Motor/Stop Switch FIG.
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Safety & General Information Control Panel Components Disconnect button Turns on/off the sharpener power and the oil pump. Press the START Button to turn the sharpener power on. Press the STOP Button to turn the sharpener power off. To reconnect power to equipment, turn switch to the "1", or horizontal, position. Feed Rate Dial Controls cam speed.
Safety & General Information Warning Decals Description 1.10 Warning Decals Description See Table 1-5. The pictographic decals that warn and inform the user are shown and described below. TABLE 1-5 Decal View Decal No. Description S10364-P2 "Hazardous voltage". S10364-P2 086362 General warning symbol 086362 099220...
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Safety & General Information Warning Decals Description TABLE 1-5 095961 "Use ACP-1 oil." 095961 S12004G-1 CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles when operating the sharpener! S20097C 2800 RPM - Motor rotation direction P85070 CE safety certification Safety & General Information ISHdoc063008 1-10...
SETUP & OPERATION Machine Start SECTION 2 SETUP & OPERATION Machine Start IMPORTANT! Before starting to use the machine you have to meet the following conditions: Fasten the sharpener to a table top using the mounting holes located in the foot plates.
SETUP & OPERATION Blade Support Installation Have a qualified electrician make the power supply. The power supply must meet the specifications given below. 2-Phase Fuse [A] Suggested Wire Volts Size 230 VAC 10 A 1.5 mm at least TABLE 2-0 Blade Support Installation The sharpener includes three blade support arms with guide assemblies.
Blade Height Adjustment Blade Height Adjustment The LTAGA-PLCBN sharpener is equipped with a blade height adjustment assembly that allows smooth height adjustment of 1”, 1 1/4”, 1 1/2”, 1 3/4" and 2" wide blades. To install the blade, release the blade clamp by pushing the clamp handle down.
SETUP & OPERATION Sharpener Alignment Sharpener Alignment Use the provided LTAGA-PLCBN sharpener alignment tool as necessary to achieve accurate alignment between the blade clamp and the grinding wheel. IMPORTANT! Do not adjust the alignment tool bolts. They have been pre-calibrated at the factory to ensure accurate alignment results.
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SETUP & OPERATION Sharpener Alignment 6. Position the clamp assembly so the front clamp plate touches all three tool gauge points. Secure in position by tightening the clamp adjustment bolts. See Figure 2-4. Clamp Adjustment Bolts CBNSH09C FIG. 2-4 7. Remove the arbor nut and alignment tool. 8.
SETUP & OPERATION Grinding Wheel Installation Grinding Wheel Installation Use a Wood-Mizer approved grinding wheel. To install: 1. Push the START button on the control box and turn the FEED RATE dial up to rotate the cam. 2. Rotate the cam until the sharpener head is at its highest setting. Turn the FEED RATE all the way down and push the STOP button.
SETUP & OPERATION Blade Installation Blade Installation See Figure 2-5. Before installing a blade, push the cam motor START switch and turn the FEED RATE dial until the cam pivot bolt is at the 2 o'clock position. Cam Pivot bolt at 2 o’clock CBNSH10 FIG.
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SETUP & OPERATION Blade Installation See Figure 2-6. Position the blade inside the left and rear blade support posts. FIG. 2-6 See Figure 2-7. Position the blade outside the right blade guide wheel. FIG. 2-7 Holding the blade with your left hand, lift the sharpener head. Then raise and hold the indexing arm up, loosen the blade clamping fixture and press the blade between the clamping plates.
SETUP & OPERATION Face Grind Adjustment Bend the blade wiper on the left side of the sharpener so that it touches the blade. The wiper will wipe coolant from the blade into the oil pan so it does not drip on the floor. Face Grind Adjustment As you operate the sharpener, the cam will rotate causing the index arm to contact a tooth and push it to a position under the grinding wheel.
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SETUP & OPERATION Face Grind Adjustment CBNSH11 Face Grind Adjustment Knob FIG. 2-8 SETUP & OPERATION ISHdoc063008 2-10...
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SETUP & OPERATION Face Grind Adjustment See Figure 2-9. Proper position of the grinding wheel to blade during sharpening is shown on the picture below. CBNSH37B FIG. 2-9 2-11 ISHdoc063008 SETUP & OPERATION...
Tooth height is determined by how much material is removed from the gullet of the blade. The Wood-Mizer sharpener is equipped with a grind depth adjustment bolt that controls how far the grinding head comes down and therefore controls the gullet grind. (See Figure 2-10.)
SETUP & OPERATION Oil Flow Adjustment Oil Flow Adjustment To activate blade oiling, open the oil flow control valve located on the oiler. 2.10 Feed Rate Adjustment The Feed Rate Dial controls cam speed. During the sharpening cycle, adjust cam speed to have as fast of a feed rate as possible without "burning"...
(the blade has been sharpened too many times/too much material has already been ground from the blade), the blade has no set on one of its sides, severe rust is present, blade tooth spacing uncommon Wood-Mizer blades (i.e., a competitor’s blade). SETUP & OPERATION ISHdoc063008 2-14...
SETUP & OPERATION Operation Overview 2.13 Operation Overview Use the following steps to guide you through sharpener operation. 1. Adjust the blade clamp for the blade you will be sharpening. 2. Install a grinding wheel if necessary, then install the blade. 3.
Oil Level Periodically check the oil level and refill with oil as necessary. The oil level should be kept between 4.5 and 5 litres. Use only Wood-Mizer approved grinding oil. Filter the oil to remove metal shavings before reusing. Maintenance...
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Sharpener Maintenance SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Sharpener Maintenance Wipe the sharpener dry, remove the blade, lower the head, close the cover and unplug the machine after each day's use. Keep clean of dirt, rust, and metal filings. Remove the clamp regularly and clean out any buildup that might cause it to not clamp the blade firmly.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Blade Sharpening Tips Blade Sharpening Tips This section covers some of the common problem areas of blade sharpening. Before removing from the saw, clean the blade by running the waterlube on the blade for 15 seconds. This will remove most of the sap buildup that would otherwise have to be scraped off when it dries.
Alignment SECTION 5 ALIGNMENT Align the sharpener monthly to ensure quality performance. Also realign the sharpener as necessary (i.e., after the grinding wheel has been impacted by the index pawl). ISHdoc063008 Alignment...
Poland at +48-63-2626000. From the continental U.S., call our toll-free Parts hotline at 1-800-448-7881. Have your customer number, vehicle identification number, and part numbers ready when you call. From other international locations, contact the Wood-Mizer distributor in your area for parts. Replacement Parts...
Replacement Parts Blade Support Assembly Blade Support Assembly CBNSH20 DESCRIPTION ( PART # QTY. Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) BLADE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY, COMPLETE 087518-1 GUIDE KIT, BLADE SUPPORT A10617 CESHdoc063008 Replacement Parts...
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Electrical Symbol Diagram SECTION 7 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Electrical Symbol Diagram FIG. 7-1 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION ISHdoc063008...
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