Charnwood W030 User manual
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These instructions are important, the information contained herein is essential for the
correct build and operation of the machine and the safety of its operator.
The machine is equipped with various safety devices to protect itself and the operator.
However, these devices cannot cover all eventualities and a thorough understanding of
spindle moulding techniques, good workshop practice plus the controls and operation of
this machine are essential for your safety.
Do not operate the machine until you have read and understood all the instructions in this
manual and are familiar with both the machine and spindle moulding techniques.
Use of the Machine
Purpose
This machine is designed for moulding along and across the grain of prepared timber,
using cutters and limiters, correctly mounted in a standard Euro type cutter block.
It is designed for use by one operator.
Operator Qualifications/Training
Operators of this machine should have a suitable qualification in the use of woodworking
machinery, including spindle moulders or should have been trained by someone holding
such qualifications.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have read thoroughly and
understood completely all instructions, rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to
comply may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury.
Keep this owner's manual and review it frequently for continuous safe operation.
1. Know your machine. For your own safety, read the owner's manual carefully.
Learn its application and limitations, as well as specific potential hazards
pertinent to this machine.
2. Make sure all tools are properly earthed.
3. Keep guards in place and in working order. If a guard must be removed for
maintenance or cleaning, make sure it is properly replaced before using the
machine again.
4. Remove adjusting keys and spanners. Form a habit of checking to see that
the keys and adjusting spanners are removed from the machine before
switched it on.
5. Keep your work area clean. Cluttered areas and workbenches increase the
chance of an accident.'
6. Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use power tools in damp or
wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work areas well illuminated.
7. Keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from
the work area.
8. Make workshop childproof. Use padlocks, master switches and remove
starter keys.
9. Do not force the machine. It will do the job better and be safer, at the
rate for which it is designed.
10.Use the right tools. Do not force the machine or attachments to do a job for
which they are not designed. Contact the manufacturer or distributor if there is
any question about the machine's suitability for a particular job.
11.Wear proper apparel. Avoid loose clothing, gloves, ties, rings, bracelets, and
jewellery which could get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
12.Always use safety glasses. Normal spectacles only have impact resistant lenses.
They are not safety glasses.
13.Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14.Maintain machine in good condition. Keep machine clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories.
15.Disconnect the machine from its power source before servicing and when
changing accessories.
16.To avoid accidental starting, make sure the switch is in the OFF position before
plugging in the mains cable.
17.Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off. Do not leave
the machine until it comes to a complete stop.
18.Do not use any power tools while under the effects of drugs, alcohol or medication.
19.Always wear a face or dust mask if operation creates a lot of dust and/or chips.
Always operate the tool in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust
removal. Use a suitable dust extractor.
EXTRA RULES FOR SPINDLE MOULDERS
1. A spindle moulder should never be used by an untrained operator. Proper training
is essential for the operator’s safety.
2. The machine must be properly maintained and the correct fitting of all guards
checked.
3. Guards should be of such a design and fitted in such a way that they keep fingers
out of an area of 50 mm (2 inches) beyond the sweep of any cutter that might be
used.
4. Always ensure that you use safe working procedures and that you understand what
you are doing.
5. Wear appropriate clothing. Long loose sleeves, long hair or anything else that
could get caught in the machine should be tied back or otherwise secured.
6. Never use this spindle moulder for curved work, without a Ring Fence fitted.
7. NEVER use a cutter block without limiters.
8. Feed the workpiece to the cutter block or router bit against the direction of rotation.
9. Never draw the workpiece back during cutting. Wait until the block stops rotating
before pulling the workpiece back.
Risk of injury! Wear Eye Wear Ear
Never reach into Protection Protection
moving tooling.
Specification
Main table surface 600 x 400mm
Sliding table size 400 x 180mm
Sliding carriage stroke 400mm
Table height 870mm
Weight Net/Gross 95kg/120kg
Spindle diameter 30mm
Maximum Tooling Diameter 150mm
Rotation speeds 4(1400/4000/6000/9000) rpm
Spindle length available for tooling 105mm
Spindle rise and fall 110mm
Table aperture (with inserts) 160mm ( 110/75mm )
Table aperture depth 50mm
Motor (induction) 240V, 1500W 2hp single phase
Extractor outlet 100mm
Rating Light trade
Warranty 1 year
Rating
Light Trade: Suitable for professional woodworkers where the machine will not be in daily
use.
Mid-range machines with a heavier build and more power. Typically used by 2 or 3 people
within a small business and also for the dedicated hobbyist with a larger budget. It is
expected to be used up to the machines maximum limit with occasional long work periods.
Suitable for income generation.
Expected maximum use of 300 hours annually.
Unpacking
This product is shipped in 3 Pieces:
1 wooden crate and 2 cartons.
To open the wooden crate cut the
strapping and lift the lid of the crate
from the base.
Remove the loose items
surrounding the machine.
Open the blue door situated on the
front of the machine.
Remove the handwheel which is
packed inside.
The machine is fixed to the base
with two bolts.
Use a 13mm spanner to undo the 2
securing nuts.
Please Note: Do not dispose of any packaging until the machine has been fully assembled and
tested. In the unlikely event of a problem which requires the product to be returned, the packaging
will need to be re-used.
Open the remaining cartons, unpack all the components and check everything is present.
Cutter Hood Vertical Pressure Guard Tool Carriage Rubber
Hood Bolts Plate Parts Tray Parts Feet
Fence Horizontal Pressure Table Spindle Arbor Router Hood
Halves Plate Inserts & Spacers Collet Cover
Assembly
To assemble the base.
Locate:
4 Panels
4 Feet
12 x M6 Bolt, Washer and nut
Screw the 4 feet into the
threaded holes in the 2 side
panels of the base.
Use a 17mm spanner to tighten
them.
After full assembly of the
machine, the feet can be
adjusted to level up the machine.
Use 8 of the bolts, washers and
nuts to join the 4 panels
together.
Fit all 8 bolts finger tight before
tightening with
a 10mm spanner.
Having unbolted the machine
from the pallet and removed any
loose items which are packed
around and inside it.
Turn the body of the machine
upside down and sit the
assembled base onto it.
Use the remaining 4 bolts,
washers and nuts to attach the
base to the machine.
Once all of the nuts and bolts are
tight. Turn the machine the
correct way up and stand it on
the feet.
Adjust the feet to level up if
necessary.
Fit the hand wheel to the rise
and fall control shaft and tighten
the grub screw.
Remove one of the stop screws
from the sliding carriage rail.
Before fitting the sliding carriage
it should be noted that the two
outboard bearing wheels are
mounted on eccentrics.
Should it ever be necessary their
position can be adjusted with the
aid of a 14 mm spanner.
Slide the sliding table on to the
guide rail, ensuring the guide
rollers engage with the channels
running either side of the rail.
Place the crosscut fence with the
open side face down and the
plastic tip to the right.
Slide the pivot block and the
locking block onto the back side
of the fence with the head of the
bolt in the T-slot.
The Locking block has a T-
shaped foot plate, slide it into the
slot in the table.
The Work clamp passes through
the pivot block and locates in the
large hole at the front of the
carriage.
The work clamp should be
locked in place using the small
grub screw in the front edge of
the carriage.
Fit the flip-over length stop by
feeding the head of the bolt into
the T-shaped slot on the top side
of the fence.
The ratchet handle locks the
stop in place.
The stop plate can be flipped
over to engage or disengage it.
From underneath the carriage,
push up the locating stop pin.
Use a square to check the
crosscut fence is set at 90
degrees to the blade when it is
pressed against the stop pin.
If necessary, adjust the stop by
loosening the locking ring and
grub screw. Put a screwdriver
into the slot to rotate the stop to
set the angle.
Here you can see the tapered
end of the spindle.
Locate the spindle lock on the
right hand side of the machine.
Rotate the tapered spindle
slowly whilst pushing the locking
bar inwards.
When the lock engages the bar
will slide in around 10mm and
the spindle will be locked.
Pull the bar out to unlock the
spindle.
With the tapered spindle locked,
fit the upper spindle.
Use a flat screwdriver to
unscrew the locking ring in the
centre of the upper spindle.
Place the upper spindle over the
taper and tighten the retaining
screw by passing a 6mm Allen
key into the centre of the spindle.
Next use the flat screwdriver to
tighten the locking ring down
onto the head of the retaining
screw.
Warning: Failure to tighten the
locking ring may result in the
arbor and cutter block coming
loose.
If the bolt holding the upper and
tapered spindle together ever
comes loose, it will be necessary
to use the special spanner
provided to hold the upper
spindle in place whilst unlocking
the top bolt.
The router collet is mounted onto
the tapered spindle in the same
way.
When changing the router cutter,
take the precaution of checking
the centre retaining bolt is tight.
Assemble the Fence
On top of the hood, you will find
four screws.
Remove the screws and attach
the hinged top cover as shown
below.
At the rear of the cutter hood is
the connection for a 100mm
diameter dust extraction hose to
be fitted.
Fit the 2 long bolts through the
slots in the hood and then screw
them into a pair of holes in the
table.
The hood can be fixed in
different positions depending on
the size of the work piece.
The cover is hinged to provide
quick access to the spindle to
change the tooling.
To lock the cover down, unscrew
the locking knob, slide the clamp
away from the centre of the hood
so that the tongue fits under the
hood, tighten the locking knob.
Do the same on the other side.
This cover MUST be closed and
locked when the machine is in
operation.
Fence depth Adjust screw Fence depth lock knob
Fence width lock Fence fixing plate
Loosen the fence depth locking
knob and the silver fence width
lock.
Slide the fence over the fixing
plate so that the mitred end of
the fence is closest to the
spindle.
Wind the fence depth adjusting
screw, so that the fence sits
back against the hood, then lock
it in place with the depth locking
knob and the fence width lock.
Assemble the front guard and
clamp.
Fit the square bar into the hood
cover and lock it with the
thumbscrew.
Slide the vertical hold down onto
the square bar and lock it with
the thumb screw.
Fit the front spring guard into the
end of the square bar and lock it
with the thumb screw.
With these correctly set, the
work piece is held firmly against
both the table and the fence.
Never operate the spindle
moulder without them.
Fitting a Cutter block
A cutter block (not included as standard) is
shown here correctly assembled.
The larger of the two table inserts is fitted
into the table aperture. Always fit the
smallest table insert which the tooling
allows.
A large selection of spacers, in varying
widths are provided so that the cutter block
can be located at any height on the spindle.
When stacking the spacers, ensure that the
one with the roll pin is at the top of the stack.
The pin engages with the slot in the top of
the spindle.
Not all of the spacers will be used at the
same time.
Before fitting the cutter block onto the
spindle, engage the spindle lock.
Now fit, (in reverse order):
Locking bolt
Top cap
Locking spacer with the roll pin
Spacers
Cutter block
Spacers
The locking bolt must be firmly tightened.
Once the stack on the spindle is tight,
release the spindle rotation lock, before
starting the machine.
The Spindle Controls
Spindle Height Locking Lever
Rise and fall hand wheel.
One complete turn raises or lowers the
arbor by 2 mm (0.08”).
Spindle Rotation Lock
The power supply cable will be found inside
the base cabinet.
The cable gland should be fitted to the cut
out in the door lower flange and the locking
nuts tightened
Changing Speeds
The spindle moulder has 4 speeds.
To change speed:
Unscrew the knob and open this access
door.
(The machine is fitted with a micro switch
and will not run when this door is open)
Slacken off the locking lever
Reduce the tension on the drive belt by
moving this lever.
Move the drive belt to the pair of pulleys
which give the required speed, re-tension
the belt and then tighten the locking lever.
Operating the Spindle Moulder
It is assumed that anyone purchasing a spindle moulder has been trained to operate this
type of machine competently. Such training is beyond the scope of this manual.
Spindle rotation speeds:
1500rpm - Drum Sanding *
4500rpm - Moulding Hardwoods
6500rpm - Moulding Softwoods
8500rpm - Routing *
* It should be noted that sanding and routing accessories are optional extras.
Limiters: Never use a cutter block without limiters fitted.
Fences: Close the two fences together so the edges are just missing the cutter.
This improves the support for the work piece and is best practise for safety reasons.
Always adjust the fences so that the work is fully supported. If the cut removes the whole
edge of the work piece, step the out-feed fence forward as appropriate.
Set the vertical hold down to contact the top of the work piece.
Set the front guard spring to hold the work piece up against the fences.
Use a push stick to feed small work pieces through the cutter block.
Always feed the work against the direction of rotation (from right to left).
Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking
Charnwood Declare that Woodworking Vertical Spindle Moulder, Model W030
Conforms with the following Directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
And further conforms to the machinery example for which the EC type examination
Certificate No. BM 50205859 and AN 50205827, have been issued by TUV Rheinland LGA
Products GmbH, Tillystrasse 2, 90431, Nurnberg.
I hereby declare that equipment named above has been tested and found to comply with
the relevant sections of the above referenced specifications. The machinery complies with
all essential requirements of the directive.
Signed: Dated:15/07/2011 Location: Leicestershire
Richard Cook, Director
Please dispose of packaging for the product in a responsible manner. It is
suitable for recycling. Help to protect the environment, take the packaging to
the local amenity tip and place into the appropriate recycling bin.
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and
electronic equipment (EEE) and its implementation in accordance with
national law, electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be
collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling
facility.
Your local refuse amenity will have a separate collection area for EEE
goods.
Part No. Description Part No. Description
A01 Underprop A02 Linking Plate
A03 Supporting Plate A04 Hex Nut M6
A05 Washer M6 A06 Hex Bolt M6 x 16mm
A07 Hex Nut M6 A08 Washer M6
A09 Hex Bolt M6 x 16mm A10 Guide Rail
A11 Hex Nut M8 A12 Washer M8
A13 Screw M8 x 10mm A14 Power Plug
A15 Metric Bushing M16 A16 Sliding Table Assembly
A17 Protective Cover A18 Door knob
A19 Screw M4 x 10mm A20 Washer M4
A21 Hex Nut M4 A22 Screw M4 x 10mm
A23 Washer M4 A24 Hex Nut M4
A25 Window A26 Hex Nut M4
A27 Interlocking Switch A28 Screw M4 x 30mm
A29 Switch Plate A30 Screw M5 x 10mm
A31 Washer M5 A32 Hex Nut M5
A33 Box Assembly A34 Hex Nut M6
A35 Washer M5 A36 Right Supporting Plate
A37 Screw M6 x 12mm A38 Rail Support
A39 Locating Block A40 Hex Bolt M6 x 16mm
A41 Left Supporting Plate A42 Large Washer M6
A43 Hex Nut M6 A44 Washer M8
A45 Hex Bolt M8 x 10mm A46 Screw M6 x 16mm
A47 Washer M6 A48 Switch KJD18/5T
A49 Screw M6 x 16mm A50 Washer M6
A51 Moulding Faceplate A52 Hex Bush
A53 Hex Nut M6 A54 Large Washer M6
A55 Bush A56 Hex Nut
A57 Hex Nut M8 A58 Spring Washer M8
A59 Washer M8 A60 Moulder Assembly
A61 Hex Flange Bolt A62 Screw M6 x 25mm
A63 Washer M6 A64 Screw M8 x 25mm
A65 Washer M8 A66 Table
A67 Screw M8 x 30mm A68 Exhaustion Socket Assembly
A69 Washer M8 A70 Hex Flange Nut M8
A71 Locking Nut M8 A72 Locking Pole
A73 Spring Pin 3 x 16mm A74 Locking Handle
Parts List A
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