Operator´s manual SMC 50 SMC 50 E SMC 50 EF Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using the one-man sawmill.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................................... 3 Symbols ............................................. 4 Warning Signs ................................... 4 Safety Regulations ............................ 5 Description ........................................ 7 Installation ....................................... 16 Fuel Handling .................................. 21 Starting and Stopping..................... 23 Use ....................................................
INTRODUCTION Introduction This operator’s manual describes in detail how the one-man sawmill is used and maintained and how servicing is to be carried out. It also describes the measures to be taken for maximum safety and how the safety features are designed and function, as well as how they are inspected, maintained, and repaired if necessary. NOTE! The section dealing with safety must be read and understood by all those who install, use, or repair the sawmill.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Symbols Warning Signs The symbols below are used in this operator’s manual. The decal with the symbols below is found on the oneman sawmill. Eye protection and hearing protection should be used. Eye protection and hearing protection should be used. Protective gloves should be worn. Boots or work shoes with steel toecaps and non-slip soles should be worn. Boots or work shoes with steel toecaps and non-slip soles should be worn. Eye protection should be used.
SAFETY REGULATIONS Safety Regulations ! WARNING! A one-man sawmill can be a dangerous tool that can cause serious or fatal injury if used incorrectly or carelessly. It is very important that the person using the one-man bandsaw reads and understands the content of this manual. ! WARNING! Always ensure good ventilation. Exhaust fumes and sawdust can cause injury or allergies.
SAFETY REGULATIONS The One-man Sawmill Safety Equipment ! WARNING! The one-man sawmill must never be used if any of the safety devices or guards is damaged or does not work. There are a number of safety devices and guards in order to prevent accidents when using the sawmill. These are described in the sawmill’s general description. See page 15. The safety devices and guards also require regular inspection and maintenance. Measures and intervals are documented in the section Maintenance. See page 29-32.
DESCRIPTION One-man sawmill chain saw engine The one-man sawmill consists of two main parts: • The carriage with engine and saw • Rails 1. Rail sections (2) 2. Log lifter 3. Timber supports (short and long) 4. Log bolster 5. Log lock 6. Adjustment nut 7. Saw carriage 8. Protective loop 9. Vibration damping plate 10. Skid rail 11. Idler adjustment screw for saw height 12. Height setting lock 13. Underlying support wheel 14. Scale pointer with scale 15. Indicator 16. Handlebars 17. Throttle 18.
DESCRIPTION One-man Sawmill Electric Motor The one-man sawmill consists of two main parts: • The carriage with motor and saw • Rails 1. Rail sections (2) 2. Log lifter 3. Timber supports (short and long) 4. Log bolster 5. Log lock 6. Adjustment nut 7. Saw carriage 8. Protective loop 10. Skid rail 11. Idler adjustment screw for saw height 12. Height setting lock 13. Underlying support wheel 14. Scale pointer with scale 15. Indicator 16. Handlebars 20. Support foot 21. Scraper 22. Rail stop 23.
DESCRIPTION One-man sawmill with electric motor and feed The one-man sawmill consists of three main parts: - The carriage with motor and chain - Feed unit - Rails 1. Rail sections (2) 2. Log lifter 3. Timber supports (short and long) 4. Log bolster 5. Log lock 6. Adjustment nut 7. Saw carriage 8. Protective loop 10. Skid rail 11. Idler adjustment screw for saw height 12. Height setting lock 13. Underlying support wheel 14. Scale pointer with scale 15. Indicator 16. Handlebars 20. Support foot 21.
DESCRIPTION Saw carriage (FIG. 2) FIG. 2 The saw carriage comes in the same version for all one-man sawmill models and comprises the following parts: • Steel structure with runner wheels against the rails and guides for the saw’s up and down movement. • One screw for the saw’s vertical adjustment. The screw is operated by a crank and is equipped with an index plate. • Handle with operating mechanism.
DESCRIPTION Chain oil tank (FIG. 5) FIG. 5 Chain sawmill with electric motor On the saw carriage for sawmills that are fitted with an electric motor, the oil tank (25) for chain oil is located on the electric motor. The chain oil is pumped via a hose by a chain oil pump that is installed under the clutch drum in the console. The pump supplies the bar with chain oil when the sawmill is running. Motor console for electric motor (FIG. 6) 25 FIG.
DESCRIPTION Motors FIG. 9 17 Chain saw engine (FIG. 9) The one-man sawmill is powered by a standard chain saw ranging from 65 cm3 up to 95 cm3. The chain saw is mounted on a vibration-free plate (9), where it is screwed into the bar mounting with two spacers and screws (15). The saw’s speed is controlled from the throttle (17) on the handlebar (18), which is connected by a cable to the chain saw. The cable is secured in a special mounting that is screwed onto the saw.
DESCRIPTION Rails The rails consist of two sections (standard delivery). Each section is 3 m. The sections are aligned and bolted together into a track for the carriage. The rail sections are bolted together and fastened using M12 bolts with nuts, which assures stability and ensures that the carriage runs straight. The rails also have a number of transverse log bolsters, designed to provide a stable support for the log to be cut or the planks to be trimmed.
DESCRIPTION Rail Stop Rail stops are fitted at the ends of the rails (A). The stop is mounted using a bolt from the side of the rail. Adjustable Support Feet Adjustable support feet are mounted by each log bolster. You can fine tune the rails’ adjustment using the support feet. Rail Guard The saw carriage is equipped with four rail guards that run above the rails. The rail guards have the tasks of keeping the rails clean and preventing crush injuries between the runner wheels and rails.
DESCRIPTION Safety Devices FIG. 17 The one-man sawmill is fitted with a number of safety devices, which are described under the headings below. ! WARNING! The one-man sawmillmust not be started if any of the safety devices have been removed, are defective, or are not working. 8 Saw chain guard (FIG. 17) A protective loop (8) is installed as a guard over the saw chain. Chain brake (FIG.
INSTALLATION Unpacking Unpack the one-man sawmill and check that the delivery is complete. Check that no parts are damaged. If any part is damaged, report this to the carriers. The operator’s manual includes detailed instructions about safety, assembly, use, and maintenance of the one-man sawmill. Installation Installation Site The one-man sawmill with petrol engine should be installed outdoors. There should be space to lay out timber and sawn wood.
INSTALLATION Setting up the Saw Carriage (FIG. 24) ! FIG. 24 WARNING! The saw carriage is heavy. Two persons are required when setting up. Always wear boots with steel toecaps. B A CAUTION! Do not drop the saw carriage onto the rails or any other hard surface too heavily. This will result in permanent damage to the saw carriage’s bearings. Do not place the saw carriage directly on the ground so that dirt and unnecessary contamination can come into contact with the saw carriage’s wheels.
INSTALLATION One-man sawmill with chain saw engine FIG. 28 Install chain saw and bar (FIG. 28) 1. Install the chain and bar on the chain saw, see the chain saw operator’s manual. Replace the saw’s bar nuts with two extended bar nuts (A). 2. Screw in the Allen screws (B) a little way into the bar nuts. A B 3. Screw the nuts onto the three bolts on the underside of the vibration damping plate (9). 9 4.
INSTALLATION One-man sawmill with chain saw engine FIG. 32 Install the handlebar (FIG. 32) The handlebar with the throttle is installed on the saw carriage using two bolts. Install throttle and cable (FIG. 33) The throttle and lever are installed in the chain saw’s handle. The loop (A) is positioned inside the handle. The washers (B and C) are screwed into position. When the throttle’s mounting is installed, the throttle lock on the saw is pressed in.
INSTALLATION One-man sawmill with chain saw engine FIG. 35 Adjusting the bar The bar must be adjusted so that it is parallel with the log bolsters and with the rails. This is done using the nuts under the vibration damping plate. Set the bar so that it is parallel with the rails by positioning a straight ruler measuring approximately 1 m across the bar. Then place a board between the log bolsters on the rails.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel chain saw engine Fuel Safety ! WARNING! The fuel used in the one-man sawmill has the following hazardous properties: 1. The fluid, its vapour, and its exhaust fumes are poisonous. 2. Can cause skin irritation. 3. Is highly inflammable. The following are absolutely forbidden when fuelling: • Smoking. • To have flames or hot objects in close proximity. • To have the engine running.
FUEL HANDLING Two-stroke oil • For the best results use HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil, which is especially developed for chain saws. Mixing ratio 1:50 (2%). • If HUSQVARNA two-stroke oil is not available, you may use another two-stroke oil of good quality that is intended for air cooled engines. Contact your dealer when selecting an oil. Mixing ratio 1:33 (3%)1:25 (4%). • Never use two-stroke oil intended for water cooled outboard motors, so-called, outboard oil. • Never use oil intended for four-stroke engines.
STARTING AND STOPPING ! WARNING! Observe the following before starting the engine: FIG. 38 • The engine must be mounted in the sawmill before starting. Otherwise the clutch can come loose and cause personal injuries. • Keep people and animals well away from the risk zone. Starting a cold chain saw engine (FIG. 38) A cold engine is started as follows: 1. Read through the operator’s manual for the chain saw carefully and make sure you understand it before attempting to start the chain saw. 2.
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting the electric sawmill (FIG. 41) ! WARNING The sawmill must not be started until the appropriate current and voltage have been connected. Use suitable personnel trained in the country in question. FIG. 40 NOTE! The first time the sawmill is started or when it has been moved to another power outlet: • Test start the sawmill in accordance with the starting instructions. • Check the chain direction.
USE Securing the Log ! WARNING! Exercise care during all log handling. Heavy lift! Wear boots or shoes fitted with steel toecaps. 1. Fold up the stops (C) on the left-hand side of the rails. 2. Roll the log up against either the long or the short log support, depending on the timber dimensions. FIG. 43 • than 300 mm to the end of the rails • than 500 mm to the start of the rails This means that when using two rail sections, the maximum log length is 5200 mm. 3.
USE Calculating the Yield Measure the log’s top end and determine how the log should be utilised for the timber in question. Include the thickness of the saw cut in the calculation. FIG. 45 The saw cut thickness = 7 mm. Sawing ! • • • • WARNING! Use the following protective equipment when sawing: Boots or shoes fitted with steel toecaps. Hearing protection. Eye protection. Always have a first aid kit nearby. Before starting the engine, check that: • All guards are fitted and undamaged.
USE ! ! WARNING! Check during sawing that the chain does not hit the folding stops or log lock. WARNING! The saw carriage must not be moved backwards while the chain is in motion. The log could come loose and cause personal injury. Starting the Petrol Engine 1. FIG. 47 Start the engine. See page 23. Starting the Electric Motor 1. Start the electric motor. See page 24. Sawing 2. Move the saw carriage forwards and cut off the sapwood. 3. Remove the sapwood. 4.
USE 7. Loosen the log and turn it 90°. 8. Adjust the top end of the log using the height adjuster and secure the log with the flat surface tightened against the stop. 9. Cut off the upper sapwood. 10. Loosen the log, turn it 180°, lower the height adjuster, and secure the log. FIG. 49 FIG. 50 11. Cut the block according to the previous instructions. Remember to compensate for the thickness of the bandsaw blade for each adjustment of the bandsaw blade’s height.
MAINTENANCE ! WARNING! The one-man sawmill must be disconnected from power during all maintenance work. Always use personal protective equipment. FIG. 52 Clutch drum When replacing the clutch drum on the chain saw, see the chain saw operator’s manual. The clutch drum on the chain sawmill with electric motor has a setscrew installed in the end of the drive shaft. The task of the screw is to prevent the clutch drum from unscrewing in the event the sawmill is started in the wrong direction.
MAINTENANCE Saw chain ! WARNING! The chain is sharp and can cause cuts. It can cause personal injury when handled carelessly. Always wear protective gloves when working with the saw chain. The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the bar, but it can still be turned easily by hand. Hold up the bar tip and tighten the bar nuts with the combination spanner. When fitting a new chain, the chain tension has to be checked frequently until the chain is run-in.
MAINTENANCE Drive belt FIG. 54 Chain sawmill with electric motor (FIG. 54) The drive belt becomes worn as the sawmill is used. The belt should be replaced after 200 hours of operation to avoid a belt failure during operations. If the drive slips or the belt needs to be adjusted frequently, this is a sign that the belt needs to be replaced. Replace the belt as follows: 1. Disconnect the connector from the distribution box. 2. Disconnect the belt guard (A). 3. Completely remove the belt adjuster (B). 4.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance The maintenance described in this section refers to measures that can be carried out by the user. If faults are detected that cannot be rectified in accordance with this operator’s manual, contact your nearest authorised service representative. Daily maintenance Monthly maintenance 1. Check that nuts and screws are tight. 1. Check the clutch function, see page 29. 2. Height adjustment mechanism: Clean the height adjustment screw and guides, see page 31. 2.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Chain saw engine See information under the heading Technical data in the chain saw operator’s manual. Electric motor Power 380-420 V y-connection: Ampere: Power 220-240 V delta connection: Ampere: Electric motor feed 42 volt.
TECHNICAL DATA Noise Levels Equivalent noise intensity at operator’s ear during sawing, measured according to ISO 7917, dB(A) Petrol engine: Electric motor: 104,9 89,8 Equivalent noise level measured according to EN 1807 and ISO 7960, dB(A) Petrol engine: Electric motor: 112,9 102,3 Vibration Levels Vibration level in the handle, during sawing, according to international standards, m/s2 Petrol engine: Electric motor: Left 5 1,8 Right 5 1,8 EU Declaration of Conformity (only applies to Europe) Directi
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