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MechMaxx SM18 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 WARRANTY Operator’s Manual www. mechmaxx.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LOG CLAMPS DIAGRAM(C) SAWMILL HEAD ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST(C) 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

    10 ft Track Extension Length 4 ft 9 in Levelling Feet Log Rests Log Clamps 2x Quick Lock Track Bunks 1.2*3 in 4 Post Head Design Finish Powder Coat Paint Galvanized Steel Packing Size 62*21*30" N.W./G.W. 335/463 lbs www. mechmaxx.com SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 5: Safety Signs

    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 6: Safety

    This alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while safety precaution allows for proper tool operation using operating power tools may result in serious personal both hands. injury. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...

  • Page 7: Start Up Procedure - Equipment Operation

    3. Ensure guide blocks are tight and track is level. use windshield washer fluid. Do not leave lubricant in tank 4. Fill the lubrication tank with clean water and washing if temperatures fall below 0 degrees Celsius. up detergent. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
  • Page 8 12. Sawhead Lifting Cables --- Regularly before, during and after operations, inspect the cables for any wear or kinks. Ensure that the cables are in perfect condition. Oil coiled part of cable often to prevent premature wear. Replace with new cables as necessary. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...

  • Page 9: 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 25 mm Reinforcement Plate End Bunk Feet www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 10: Rails & Centre Bunk

    Flanged Lock Nut M10 Reinforcement Plate Flanged Hex Bolt M10 X 25 mm Flanged Lock Nut M10 Reinforcement Plate Flanged Hex Bolt M10 X 25 mm www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 11: Mid & End Bunks

    M10 x 25 mm flange hex bolts and their nuts, working 90° from the center toward the end, as shown above with the black arrow. Check the width and square of the track again after tightening. Readjust if necessary. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 12: Feet

    Turn the middle 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 13: Limit Plate

    4 nuts and bolts provided. Note that there are various locations along the track where this assembly 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 14: Sawmill Head Assembly

    Find the square and round columns, and insert the round one into the sliding tube close to blade tension system, and insert square one into the sliding tube on the other side, and fix two vertical post by the locking handle. Attention to the stop bolt on the square colomn. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 15 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 Rear Post www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 16 .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 17: Standing The Sawhead Upright

    With the hardware listed below, assemble the cross beam to the carriage posts. Hexagon Hexagon head bolt head bolt M10X55 M10x70 Hexagon Hexagon self-locking head bolt nut M10 M10x65 Connecting Flat washer plate Connecting Spring washer plate www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 18 Install uper welding bracket, align the post holes with the corresponding black top cross support holes.using wrench to hold the nut ,tighten the bolt. Install the connecting clamping plate, uper arch and steel cabler oller,using wrench to hold thenut, tighten the bolt. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 19: Lifting System And Water Tank

    M10x80 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 20: Log Scale

    Place the measuring scale assembly, the assembly include ruler and height indicator. a- install 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 21 Hex Bolt M6X25 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 22: Throttle Handle

    Route the cables on both sides as shown in the below image. 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 23 If it binds, the "L" rails will need to be set further or closer together to achieve a consistent width along the entire track system. Once the desired width is achieved, all nuts and bolts can be tightened to the log bunks www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 24 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 25: Electric Wire Connect

    Step. 2: Disconnect BLACK(1and3) wire Step. 4: Connect the A2 and B2 Step. 3: Find the Emergency Stop Switch(A)and the Micros witch (B) Step.6: Connect chassis Step.5: Connect the A1 and 1 (Female) Connect the B3 and 3 (Male) www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 26: Engine

    Failure to cut in this direction can cause the log to come lose 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 27: Sawmill Set-Up Procedures

    Never attempt the below action when 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 blades as it is extremely sharp. Rearward Direction Forward Direction www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Right Hand Side

    Take some tension off of the blade by turning the “T” handle in the counter-clockwise direction one full turn from full tension position. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Left Hand Side

    This will take the clamping force off of the bandwheel shaft cause by these two bolts and allow it to move freely in the following steps. Vertical Bolt Horizontal Horizontal Inside Nut Bolt Horizontal Outside Nut Bottom Vertical Bolt Rearward Direction Forward Direction www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...

  • Page 30: Blade Guide Adjustment

    Using a piece of paper in between the blade and blade guide blocks, tighten the bearing bolts. BLADE TENSION Using a 13mm wrench loosen the blade guide bolt on both the left and right sides. They should be free to slide up and down. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
  • Page 31 Tracking adjustment bolt out of recess, of 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 32 Ensure the blade support arm is locked into place after tensioning the blade. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...

  • Page 33: Sawmill Maintenance

    The new blade can now be installed, guards closed and proper To change the drive side belt, loosen the four bolts that blade tension set. secure the engine to the engine mount using a 16mm wrench. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 34 “T” handle in the counter-clockwise direction when the sawmill is not in use. 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.* www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting

    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 TROUBLE SHOOTING...
  • Page 36 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 TROUBLE SHOOTING...

  • Page 37: Diagram(A)--Band Wheel Houseing

    DIAGRAM(A)--BAND WHEEL HOUSEING www. mechmaxx.com DIAGRAM(A)--BAND WHEEL HOUSEING...

  • Page 38: Parts List(A)--Band Wheel Houseing

    CIRCLIP FOR HOLE WASHER 10mm BIG WASHER 10mm HEX NUT M8 SPRING WASHER WASHER 8mm HEX BOLT M10X20 HEX NUT M8 HEX BOLT M10X20 HEX NUT M10 SPRING WASHER MAIN BEAM BIG WASHER 10mm www. mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(A)--BAND WHEEL HOUSEING...
  • Page 39 HEX BOLT M8X12 A115 WASHER 8mm HEX BOLT M6X12 A116 SPRING WASHER WASHER 6mm HEX BOLT A117 SAW BLADE A118 HEX NUT M8 GUIDE PIPE A119 SAW BLADE HANDLE A120 HEX CAP NUT M6 www. mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(A)--BAND WHEEL HOUSEING...
  • Page 40 LOCK BLOCK NO.2 A131 PAN HEAD SCREW M4X10 A132 WASHER 4mm A133 HEX LOCK NUT M8 A134 BRUSH A135 BRUSH SEAT A136 WASHER 4mm A137 TAP SCREW ST4.2X13 A138 HANDLE M5X10 A139 WASHER 5mm www. mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(A)--BAND WHEEL HOUSEING...

  • Page 41: Diagram(B)--Carriage

    DIAGRAM(B)--CARRIAGE www. mechmaxx.com DIAGRAM(B)--CARRIAGE...

  • Page 42: Parts List(B)--Carriage

    SPACER BUSH NO.1 HEX BOLT M5 PULLY STRENGTHEN BRACKET BEARING 6200 LEFT BRACKET CIRCLIP FOR HOLE HEX BOLT M8x30 HEX LOCK NUT M10 SPACER BUSH NO.1 PULLY BRACKET WASHER 10mm HEX BOLT M12X55 HEX BOLT M10X25 www. mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(B)--CARRIAGE...
  • Page 43 CLAMP PLATE STAINLESS WIRE (S) RIGHT BRACKET ROUND SUPPORT HEX LOCK NUT M20 ALLEN SCREW BEARING PULLY JOINT BRACKET SUPPORT POST FOR TANK HEX BOLT M10X80 COOLANT TANK HEX BOLT M8X16 SLIDING BUSH HEX NUT M8 www. mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(B)--CARRIAGE...

  • Page 44: Diagram(C)

    DIAGRAM(C) DIAGRAM(C) www. mechmaxx.com...

  • Page 45: Parts List(C)

    CROSS ARM LOCK SCREW HEX NUT M16 WASHER 16 STOPPER NO. 2 FOOT PAD RUNWAY HEX BOLT M12X25 SPRING WASHER 12 WASHER 12 SLIDING BAR SLIDING BLOCK HEX FLANGE NUT M10 JOINT PLATE HEX FLANGE BOLT M10X25 www. mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(C)
  • Page 46 info@mechmaxx.com...

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