MechMaxx SM22 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 SKU:150169 WARRANTY Operator’s Manual www.mechmaxx.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PARTS LIST(C) LOG CLAMPS LOG SUPPORTS SAWMILL HEAD ASSEMBLY STANDING THE SAWHEAD UPRIGHT CROSS BEAM & HEAD STOPS LIFTING SYSTEM AND WATER TANK LOG SCALE THROTTLE HANDLE LIFT CABLE ROUTING TRANSPARENT WATER PIPE ELECTRIC WIRE CONNECT ENGINE www.mechmaxx.com TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 4: Specifications

    2 Long and 2 Short Rests Log Clamps 2 x Quick Lock Track Bunks 1.6 x 3.9 in 4 Post Head Design Finish Powder Coat Paint Galvanized Steel Sawmill Warranty 2 Years Engine Warranty 1 Year Package Method Wood www.mechmaxx.com SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 5: Overall Dimensions

    Packing Size 87 x 19 x 32 in Weight (N.W./G.W.) 509/600 Ibs OVERALL DIMENSIONS 63” 1600mm 173.2” 4400mm 68.8” 22” 1750mm 559mm www.mechmaxx.com SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 6: Safety Signs

    25.9” 660mm SAFETY SIGNS The rating plate on your machine may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instruc- tions on its use. www.mechmaxx.com SAFETY SIGNS...
  • Page 7: Safety

    A moment of inattention particularly hazards below the work surface that are while operating power tools may result in serious hidden from view from the operator’s view that may be personal injury. unintentionally contacted and cause personal harm or property damage. www.mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
  • Page 8: Tool Use And Care

    • Turn off the engine and place the switch in the locked or off position before servicing, adjusting, installing accessories or attachments, or storing. Such preven- tive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. www.mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
  • Page 9: Equipment Operation

    11. Blade Lubricant — Never use diesel fuel or kerosene as blade lubricant. These substances lead to premature wear of your belts and poor sawing performance. For winter operations, replace the water lubricant with wind- shield washer fluid. www.mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
  • Page 10 Check the oil level before each use. Change the engine oil if it is above the maximum level. There is a risk of contamination due to the short-cycle operations common during milling where the oil may not reach normal operating temperature (212°F / 100°C). www.mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
  • Page 11: Assembly

    Assemble one of the bunk assemblies over the joint between both pairs of track rails using the components and hardware listed in the table below. Hex Nut Track Rail Bunk Flanged Lock Assembly Nut M10 Flanged Limit Plate Hex Bolt M10 X 30 mm Reinforcement Plate End Bunk Feet www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 12: Rails & Center Bunk

    Flanged Lock Nut M10 Reinforcement Plate Flanged Hex Bolt M10 X 30 mm Flanged Lock Nut M10 Reinforcement Plate Flanged Hex Bolt M10 X 30 mm www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 13: Mid & End Bunks

    M10 x 30 mm flange hex bolts and their nuts, working from the center toward the end, as shown above with the 90° black arrow. Check the width and square of the track again after tightening. Readjust if necessary. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 14: Feet

    Turn the lower nut on each foot to fine-tune the level. Once level, secure each foot to the rail by tightening the M16 top nut. Adjust the level of Secure each foot each foot by turning by tightening the the middle nut top nut to the rail www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 15: Limit Plate

    4 nuts and bolts provided. Note that there are various locations along the track where this assem- bly can be bolted. Depending on how many track sections are being used, select a log clamp position that will secure the log firmly against the log supports. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 16: Log Supports

    The log supports can be installed into any bunk with a sleeve by simply sliding them down through the top of the sleeve and securing them with the T-bolt. Use the shorter key stop log support for milling smaller logs and square cants The longer supports are ideal for larger logs www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 17: Sawmill Head Assembly

    The sawmill head assembly is built in multiple steps. Follow the sub-sections below using the parts table at the top of each sub-section to gather the necessary components for each step. Hexagon Wheel head bolt assembly M12x70 Hexagon self-locking Front Post nut M12 Clamping Flat washer piece Then Insert vertical post assemblies into corresponding locations in head assembly. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 18 Lock the cam handles on both the square post to prevent the head from moving when it is stood up in the coming steps. Ensure that when activating the cam handles, the clamps securely lock on the square vertical post. Quick Lock Handle www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 19: Standing The Sawhead Upright

    CROSS BEAM & HEAD STOPS With the hardware listed below, assemble the cross beam to the carriage posts. Hexagon Hexagon head bolt head bolt M10X65 M8x60 Hexagon Hexagon self-locking self-locking nut M10 nut M8 Flat washer Flat washer Spring washer Spring washer www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 20 Install upper welding bracket, align the post holes with the corresponding black top cross support holes. Using a wrench to hold the nut, tighten the bolt. Install the connecting clamping plate, upper arch and steel cable roller. Using a wrench to hold the nut, tighten the bolt. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 21: Lifting System And Water Tank

    M10x75 Bucket Bucket frame Hexagon nut Spring washer Install the lifting system and cooling box bracket on the beam, using wrench to hold the nut, tighten the bolt. Then put the water tank into the bracket. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 22: Log Scale

    Install the ruler, using wrench to hold the nut, tighten the bolt. b- Install the square indicator rod to the sawmill using the two bolts and tighten. Slide the scale indicator over the square rod and tighten. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 23 Hex Bolt M6X14 mm c-It is important to alternate tightening of the nuts (top then bottom) to ensure the black round clamp begins to compress evenly on both the top and bottom until flanges meet at outer edge. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 24: Throttle Handle

    Route the cables on both sides as shown in the image below. down cable Long cable TRANSPARENT WATER PIPE Connect the water pipe. After the connection is completed, check to ensure that there is no water leakage at the joints. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 25 Failure to do so will result in flat spots on the rubber belts. These flat spots will cause the mill to vibrate excessively during next use.* Add waterproof grease to all “ ” handle threads on the sawmill. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 26 Using a tape measure, take a measurement from the blade to the top of the log bunk on both the left and right side. The distance should be equal on both sides. If it isn't, you will need to adjust the cable ends at the rear handle to either raise or lower one side. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 27: Electric Wire Connect

    ELECTRIC WIRE CONNECT www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 28: Engine

    Failure to cut in this direction can cause the log to come loose and possibly even cause damage or injury. *Now that your sawmill is assembled, please run through the “SAWMILL SET-UPPROCEDURES” in the following section. Failure to do so may result in poor sawing performance, damage or injury. See next page.* www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 29: Sawmill Set-Up Procedures

    Never attempt the below with the engine running. As a safety precaution, remove the spark plug cap. It is also advised to wear gloves and safety glasses when working with the blade as it is extremely sharp. Right Side of Sawmill Left Side of Sawmill www.mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Right Hand Side

    Alternatively, turning the bolt in the counter-clockwise direction would force the blade to run more forward on the bandwheel. Turn the bolt a 1/2 turn and re-tension the blade. www.mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Left Hand Side

    “vertical bolts” a ½ turn. This will take the clamping force off of the bandwheel shaft caused by these two bolts and allow it to move freely in the following steps. Once satisfied with the measurement, tighten the locking nut clockwise. www.mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
  • Page 32: Moving The Blade Forward

    Blade tracking is covered in the previous page. Using a 6mm allen key, loosen the blade guide blocks on both the left and right sides. They should be free to slide up and down. www.mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
  • Page 33: Blade Tension

    Tighten guide blocks. Turning the blade tension “T” handle in the bolt against the flat on the shaft to secure assembly clockwise direction will add tension to blade. back in position. www.mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
  • Page 34 Tracking adjustment bolt out of recess: If it looks like this, DO NOT start the mill until it is resting back in its recess. Tracking adjustment bolt sitting in recess. It should look like this before the mill is started back up. www.mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
  • Page 35: Sawmill Maintenance

    There are two rubber "V” belts on the sawmill and they should be replaced as a set. It is not advised to replace individual belts separately. It is recommended to use a B1778mm cogged belt for the drive side and a B1295mm follower belt. www.mechmaxx.com SAWMILL MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 36 The blade can now be re-installed, guards closed and proper blade tension set. *Note that blade tracking is likely to change and needs to be adjusted when new belts are installed. Refer to “BLADE TRACKING” for more information.* www.mechmaxx.com SAWMILL MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Mill is not cutting/cutting 1. Dull blade. 1. Install new blade. very slowly 2. Blade is on backwards. 2. Remove blade and flip it inside out. The teeth should be facing in the direction of the log supports. www.mechmaxx.com TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 38 4. Pushing mill too quickly. blade tension tight when not in use. Replace them. 5. Loose bolts. 3.Inspect and replace the bandwheel bearings if worn. 4. Slow feed rate down when milling. 5. Check all bolts to ensure they are tight. www.mechmaxx.com TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 39: Diagram-Ensemble

    DIAGRAM-ENSEMBLE www.mechmaxx.com DIAGRAM-ENSEMBLE...
  • Page 40: Diagram(A)-Band Wheel Housing

    DIAGRAM(A)-BAND WHEEL HOUSING www.mechmaxx.com DIAGRAM(A)-BAND WHEEL HOUSING...
  • Page 41: Parts List(A)-Band Wheel Housing

    Hexagon lock nut M6 Height indicator rod Flat washer 6 Lifting wire assembly Hexagon head bolt M6X16 Lifting rings Right cover door welding Hexagon flange nut M10 Cross pan head screw M6X16 Flat washer 8 www.mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(A)-BAND WHEEL HOUSING...
  • Page 42 1/4 elbow external connection Saw guard 1 welding Left saw shaft Guide square tube Triangle handle M10X40X30 Beam welding Hexagon nut M16 Hexagon head bolt M16X80 Saw guard 2 25 tube rubber handle Push-pull handle www.mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(A)-BAND WHEEL HOUSING...
  • Page 43: Diagram(B)-Carriage

    DIAGRAM(B)-CARRIAGE www.mechmaxx.com DIAGRAM(B)-CARRIAGE...
  • Page 44: Parts List(B)-Carriage

    Hexagonal head bolt M20X100 half thread Water bucket frame welding Lifting square tube lower pressure plate Telescopic tube 2 welding Flat washer 12 Hexagonal nut M10 Mushroom head emergency stop button GT26-28 spacer 2 Cross slot pan head screw M4X12 www.mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(B)-CARRIAGE...
  • Page 45 Throttle cable Tension spring Non-metallic insert hexagon lock nut M20 Roller-2 Left bottom wheel frame welding Ruler seat Height ruler Hexagon head bolt M8X14 Connecting plate 2 Small lifting wheel Hexagon bolt M10X60 Bottom wheel spacer 2 www.mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(B)-CARRIAGE...
  • Page 46: Diagram(C)

    DIAGRAM(C) www.mechmaxx.com DIAGRAM(C)
  • Page 47: Parts List(C)

    Ejector screw New ejector slide seat welding Ejector slide tube Slide seat welding Semi-circular head square neck bolt Ejector tube 1 Guide rail connecting plate Hexagonal bolt Telescopic right plate welding Half round head square neck bolt M10X35 www.mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(C)
  • Page 48 info@mechmaxx.com...

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