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OWNER’S MANUAL STOCK FEEDER 65-250 T4 65-450 T4 65-600 T4 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 Motor 65-250 T4 65-450 T4 65-600 T4 Motor 1 HP (0.75 KW) 1 HP (0.75 KW) 1 HP (0.75 KW) Voltage 600 V 3 Phase 600V 3 Phase 600V 3 Phase Number of rollers 3 belts/ 5 wheels Roller size Ø4...
FEATURE IDENTIFICATION (Model 65-450 Shown) 1. Base 2. Handwheel (horizontal) 3. Horizontal Arm 4. Handwheel (vertical) 5. Motor 6. Switch 7. Elevating Bracket 8. Vertical Arm 9. Motor Clamp Page 7...
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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 1. ONLY OPERATE workpiece that exceed 6” dimension 3. ALWAYS consider the cutterhead diameter and rotation 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.
ASSEMBLY 2. Clean the mounting surface and apply the supplied WARNING 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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4. Thread the handle (D) into the handwheel with the supplied 3-1/2” screw and nut. SEE FIG. 5. 5. Loosen locking lever (E). 6. Insert the horizontal arm (G) into elevating bracket (F). NOTE: The gear rack of the horizontal arm must be on the bottom.
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ATTACHING ATTACHING THE STOCK FEEDER THE MOTOR CLAMP TO THE SUPPORT ASSEMBLY WARNING WARNING Make certain that both machines are disconnected Make certain that both machines are disconnected from the power source. from the power source. 1. Place the motor clamp (C) around the motor collar. 1.
ADJUSTMENTS BASIC FEEDER AND SUPPORT ASSEMBLY MOVEMENTS WARNING Make certain that both machines are disconnected from the power source. 1. To rotate the entire stock feeder assembly, loosen locking lever (A) on the base and swing the assembly into the desired position.
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FEED RATE ADJUSTMENTS MODEL 65-250 AND 65-450 ONLY WARNING Make certain that both machines are disconnected from the power source. The 65-250 and 65-450 Stock Feeders have 8 speeds available – (6.5, 13, 18, 22, 36, 43, 55,108 Ft/min.); (2, 4, 5.5, 6.7, 11, 13, 16.5, 33 M/min.) depending on the configuration of the gears, the position of the gear speed control lever, and motor switch position.
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MOTOR CONTROL SWITCH 6. Reinstall the gearbox cover (B) and two knobs (A). SEE FIG. 15. WARNING 7. Turn the gear speed control lever (E) to the correct If a workpiece jams while feeding, DO NOT reverse the position for the feed rate you want according to the feed feed direction while the auxiliary machine is still running.
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STOCK FEEDER HEIGHT STOCK FEEDER ROLLER ADJUSTMENT ALIGNMENT Position the stock feeder so that all of the rollers make contact with and set squarely on the workpiece. Position the stock feeder height so that the distance SEE FIG. 21 between the table and the feed rollers is approximately 1/8”...
MAINTENANCE GEARS AND CHAINS LUBRICATION Periodically lubricate the gears and chains (See Fig. 12 and WARNING 13 for Model 65-250 or Fig. 15 and 16 for Model 65-450) with a #2 grease or equivalent. Make certain that both machines are disconnected from the power source.
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