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USER MANUAL Ref. no. 0458-395-0661 LOGOSOL ES8 WS...
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We are very pleased that you have demonstrated your confidence in us by purchasing this saw unit, and we will do our utmost to meet your expectations. Logosol has been manufacturing sawmills since 1989. In that time we have supplied approximately 50,000 machines to satisfied customers the world over.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety instructions Machine description Components of the electric chainsaw Technical data Component parts: on delivery Assembly Features Exploded view Electrical system Troubleshooting Cutting equipment Sawing: tips and advice Precision Drying the wood Declaration of conformity...
. Other equipment may result in risk of accident and must not be used. LOGOSOL disclaims any liability for personal or property damage incurred during the operation of the sawmill with an unauthorised addition. •...
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LOGOSOL ES8 WS LOGOSOL ES8 WS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety distances During operation Respect the safety distances. The safety The sawmill is not to be in any other distance is 8 m for the operator and 15 m position than level when in operation.
• The ELECTRIC SAW ES8 WS is equipped with a mechanical pump, which supplies the bar with chainsaw oil. • The low friction plastic sliders last for several years thanks to the smooth surface of the aluminium components.
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LOGOSOL ES8 WS LOGOSOL ES8 WS 2 x – M8 2 x – M8 2 x – M10...
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Connect the bottles to their respective WATER valves. Note that the water bottle has two valves, one for adjusting the flow and one for turning the flow on or off. The oil bottle is to be connected to the oil pump.
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LOGOSOL ES8 WS LOGOSOL ES8 WS MOUNTING THE GUIDE RAIL PACKAGE TO THE LOG Draw a line to mark the first cut on the log. Note that the line will be used for positioning the guide rail holder. The actual cut will come 50 mm above the line.
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Fit the guide rails to the guide rail supports. Secure the guide rails. The guide rails can be adjusted in or out, to adjust the parallelity between them.
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LOGOSOL ES8 WS LOGOSOL ES8 WS Fit the plate, together with its eyebolt, to the guide rail. Note that the eyebolt should be located on the ”outer side” of the guide rail. Repeat the assembly on the other guide rail.
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Now, you can make the first saw cut. TIP! You can make saw templates of different sizes to facilitate when repositioning the guide rail holders for the next cut. Place a saw template below the guide rail holder, and then fasten the aluminium angle iron under the lower edge of the template.
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LOGOSOL ES8 WS LOGOSOL ES8 WS Remove the saw template and loosen the screws that hold the guide rail holder. When the guide rail holder has been lowered down to the aluminium angle iron, you fasten it for the next cut. Repeat all the steps at the other end of the log.
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MOUNTING THE GUIDE BAR Make sure the power supply is cut. Loosen the bar nuts and lift off the guide bar plate. Put the bar and chain in place and reinstall the guide bar plate. Check that the guide bar is resting against the spacers and that it is not jammed up with wood chips or by the chain tensioner.
FEATURES BELT TENSION Normally, a multi-V belt lasts for many years of use, but after a time of service it may need to be tightened so as not to slip when sawing. In order for the belt to last as long as possible, it should be tightened until it just grips but no more.
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LOGOSOL ES8 WS LOGOSOL ES8 WS FEATURES CHAIN TENSION Make sure the power supply is cut. Loosen the tensions on the cross bars (1). Then, slightly loosen the two nuts holding the guide bar. The chain is tightened by using a screwdriver between the guide bar and the bar nose plate (2).
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LOGOSOL ES8 WS LOGOSOL ES8 WS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The motor has thermal overheating protection. When the temperature in the motor winding becomes too high, the engine will stop and cannot be started again until it has cooled down. The chain should rotate counter-clockwise seen from the cutting side of the guide bar.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM/SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The saw cuts slowly • Dull saw chain • Resharpen or replace the saw chain. • The slide strips/guides are set • Adjust the slide strips/guides as incorrectly described in the instructions. • Resin and dirt on the guide rail •...
LOGOSOL ES8 WS LOGOSOL ES8 WS CUTTING EQUIPMENT LOGOSOL’s ripping chain allows quick length sawing Another more common reason for the guide bar with a thin kerf. But it is less durable than normal pulling askew is that it is worn out so that the drive chains.
Through-and-through sawing Does this seem difficult? Sometimes, it can be better We are many here at LOGOSOL that have long to slice up the log into experience in sawing. If you, as a new sawmill waney-edged boards. This owner, have any question, you are warmly welcome way you can get a little more to call us.
If you have gone through the various steps for adjusting the sawmill, checked the cutting equipment and observed the effects of tensions in the wood, but still do not get the sawing results you expect, please contact us at Logosol.
It is important to place the spacers that the logs still can be shaped when they are exactly over each other, to keep the boards from pressed against each other. warping or bending. LOGOSOL also has electric wood drying kilns for preparation of fine joinery timber.
In accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex 2A Logosol AB Fiskaregatan 2 871 33 Härnösand SWEDEN hereby declares that Logosol ES5/ES8 WS electric chainsaw is manufactured in accordance with: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EU and has been manufactured in conformity with the following...
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