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MechMaxx SM18 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 WARRANTY Operator’s Manual www. mechmaxx.com...
  • Page 3 MAKE THE CROSS ARM ON THE TRACKS AT SAME LEVEL CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES BELT TENSION BLADE TRACKING ADJUSTING THE RIGHT HAND SIDE ADJUSTING THE LEFT HAND SIDE MOVING THE BLADE FORWARD MOVING THE BLADE REARWARD BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT BLADE TENSION www. mechmaxx.com TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 4 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 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 A moment of inattention while both hands. operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
  • Page 7 3. Ensure guide blocks are tight and track is level. use windshield washer fluid. Do not leave lubricant in tank if temperatures fall below 0 degrees Celsius. 4. Fill the lubrication tank with clean water and washing up detergent. 5. Start and operate the engine. 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 PARTS INSPECTION A. Take all of the parts out of the shipping crate and lay them out. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 10 WASHER 10mm SPRING WASHER 10mm RIGHT VERTICAL FRAME GUIDE RAIL STRENGTHEN BRACKET FIXED CLAMP ASM SCALE BRACKET(WITH SCALE) MOVABLE CLAMP ASM HEX BOLT M6X25 CROSS ARM ASM WASHER 6mm SPACER BLOCK STOPPER NO.1 POINTER COMPLETE STOPPER NO.2 www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 11 4" off the ground - We recommend you attach the leveling legs to sleepers which we discuss later in the instruction manual. This will allow for easy cleanup of sawdust from under the tracks and height adjustment of the log supports and also easier leveling of the track. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 12 Attach log dog assembly to track as shown below with 2 bolts and washers 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 13 You need to make sure the bunks are also level. To do this you use a spirit level going left to right on top of each bunk and also using a string line down the length of the track. The string line needs to be approx. 10mm above the bunks. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 14 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 column. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 15 Connect the Left vertical frame (3) to the Square column as shown by bolts (5) and Space plate (8). And then connect the Right vertical frame (9) to the Round column by bolts (5) and Space plate C (6). www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 16 Loosen the Chain nut on machine head, Let the Steel rope across the pulley, fix two ends of Steel rope to the holders, tighten the Chain nut. Swing the Lift handle to make the steel rope tighten. Lock the Locking handles. Steel rope Steel rope Chain nut Lift handle Locking handle www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 17 Loosen two Pan head screws and install the Power switch on the Right vertical frame. Loosen two Pan head screws on the Left vertical frame and fix the Plug asm. Pan head screw Power switch Plug asm Pan head screw www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 18 And then put the plastic tank into the Support post, finally connect the water tube from Liquid tank to Spray mounted on the blade guide. Liquid tank Note: We recommend adding some dishwashing liquid to the tank to help lubricate the wood — two to three capfuls. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 19 Finally the good parallel between saw blade and top surface of cross arm should be gotten. Saw blade Check distance Cross arm at two sides www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 20 Now that your sawmill is assembled, please run through the "SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES" 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 21 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 22 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 SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES www. mechmaxx.com...
  • Page 23 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 24 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 SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES www. mechmaxx.com...
  • Page 25 Tighten bolt against the flat on the shaft to secure assembly back in position. Using a piece of paper in between the blade and blade guide blocks, tighten the bearing bolts. BLADE TENSION www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
  • Page 26 Failure to do this will result in the blade being thrown and possibly broken. Ensure the blade support arm is locked into place after tensioning the blade. SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES www. mechmaxx.com...
  • Page 27 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 28 “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 29 2. Improper drive belt tension. 2. Belts are worn or too loose. Replace. Refer to 3. Pushing mill too quickly. page 24. 3. Slow feed rate down and push head slower through log. www. mechmaxx.com TROUBLE SHOOTING...
  • Page 30 Replace them. 5. Loose bolts. Refer to page 23. 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 31 DIAGRAM(A)--BAND WHEEL HOUSEING www. mechmaxx.com DIAGRAM(A)--BAND WHEEL HOUSEING...
  • Page 32 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 33 HEX BOLT M8X12 A115 WASHER 8mm HEX BOLT M6X12 A116 SPRING WASHER WASHER 6mm A117 HEX BOLT 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 34 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 TAP SCREW ST4.2X13 A137 A138 HANDLE M5X10 A139 WASHER 5mm www. mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(A)--BAND WHEEL HOUSEING...
  • Page 35 DIAGRAM(B)--CARRIAGE www. mechmaxx.com DIAGRAM(B)--CARRIAGE...
  • Page 36 SPACER BUSH NO.1 HEX BOLT M5 PULLY STRENGTHEN BRACKET BEARING 6200 LEFT BRACKET CIRCLIP FOR HOLE HEX BOLT M8x30 SPACER BUSH NO.1 HEX LOCK NUT M10 PULLY BRACKET WASHER 10mm HEX BOLT M12X55 HEX BOLT M10X25 www. mechmaxx.com DIAGRAM LIST(B)--CARRIAGE...
  • Page 37 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 DIAGRAM LIST(B)--CARRIAGE...
  • Page 38 DIAGRAM(C) www. mechmaxx.com DIAGRAM(C)
  • Page 39 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 40 DIAGRAM(C)--EXTEND RUNWAY (OPTIONAL) www. mechmaxx.com DIAGRAM(C)--EXTEND RUNWAY (OPTIONAL)
  • Page 41 PARTS LIST(C)--EXTEND RUNWAY (OPTIONAL) DESCRIPTION HEX FLANGE BOLT M10X25 HEX FLANGE NUT M10 CROSS ARM HEX NUT M16 WASHER 16 FOOT PAD RUNWAY HEX FLANGE NUT M10 JOINT PLATE HEX FLANGE BOLT M10X25 www. mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(C)--EXTEND RUNWAY (OPTIONAL)
  • Page 42 info@mechmaxx.com...