Robland X Series User manual

Serie-X
Instructionmanual
ROBLAND

Contents
- Generalinformation 2
- Safety and maintenanceinstructions 3
- Operatinginstructions 4
- Explanation of accoustic levels 6
- Dustemmissionvalues 7
- Types of tools 10
-Technical data 11
- Generaldimensions 12
- Transportation 15
- Electricalconnection . 15
- Circular saw16
- Installation of tools 19
- Adjusting the spindle height (fig. 13)19
- The spindle fence and woodpushers (fig. 14-15-16-17) 20
- Ring guard fence (fig. 10+ 18 bis) 22
- Tenoningguard(fig. 19)23
- Changing and setting ofthe planerknives (fig.20) 24
- Adjustment ofthe planertables(fig. 21)24
- Planer fence (fig. 22,23)25
- Planerprotection(fig. 24)25
- Planertablelock(fig. 25,26)26
- Thicknesseradjustment(fig. 27)27
-Mortiser 28
- Putting the mortiserunitonto the frame(fig. 29)28
- Heightadjustment(fig. 28)28
- Planer protection during mortising (fig. 30)28
- Fixing the mortisingchuck tothe spindle(fig. 30)28
- Maintenance(fig. 32,33)30
-Problems 32
- Electricalcomponentsspareslist 32
- Explodedviews 33
- Importendinstructionswhenordeningspareparts 60
-Attention.. ..60

Operating instructions
-The following recommendations for safe workingmethods are given as examples,additional
tothe information onthe machinecharacteristics.
- Whenworkingwith the spindle fence orthe spindle,between 2 fixed stops and when
tenoning,safetyequipmentmust be used.
- Nevertheless, the user must also follow the operatinginstructions in order to avoid accidents.
1. Training of machine users
Itis absolutelynecessary that the spindle-moulderuserreceivescomprehensivetraining
regarding operating and adjusting the machine. In particular :
a) the risksinvolved in workingwith the machine;
b) the operatingprinciples, the correctusage and adjustment ofthe machine;
c) the correctchoice ofthe tools for eachoperation;
d) the safe handling of parts tobe machined;
e) the position ofthe hands in relation tothe cutterblock;
f) storing the pieces ina safe way before and after machiningthem.
2. Stability
In order tobe able tousethe machine ina safeway. itis absolutelynecessary to place itina
stableposition onthe ground or another stablesurface.
3. Adjustment and installation
a) Disconnect the machine from its power supply before every j
b) The recommendations ofthe manufacturer must befollowed when adjusting
and installing the tools.
c) The tools must be suited tothe material which hastobe worked in
order to assure a safe and efficient usage.
The tools must be correctly sharpened and installed, with toolholders that are carefully
balanced.
4. Handling of tools
In order to avoidseverecuts,safetymeasures must be takenwhenhandlingtools.
5. Installing tools
Special equipment,such as toolsettinggauges,must be onlyusedwhen the machine isnot
operating.Tableinsertringsmust be used in order to reduce toa minimum the spacebetween
the table andthe spindleshaft.
6. Rotationdirection and choice of speeds
Itis veryimportant that the chosentoolturns inthe rightdirection.When the piece is presen-
ted, the operator must takecare that the workpiece isfedinthe correctdirection and that the
correctspeed has beenchosen. The speedmustalso be suited tothe tool onthe machine.
7. Functioning ofthe machine, choice of safety equipment and adjustment
Because ofthe varioustasks that canbe carried out with the varioustypes of spindleshafts,
spindle holders and cutterblocks, different types of safety equipment must be used.
Every operationmust be examinedseparately,then the correctguardingmust be chosen.
The minimalopening inthe tablealsodepends onthe type of cutterblock,diameter ofthe kni-
vesand height in which the cutterblock is adjusted.This canbe done by using the tableinsert

rings which are deliveredwith the machine. In that way, the opening isas small as possible,
and the piece canno longer flip over andhitthe knives.
Using a powerfeeder can prevent most seriousaccidentsinvolving the hands.Suchfeeders can
easily be adjusted and adapted tothe size ofthe pieces.
When no power feeder is used, the woodpushers must be used, the horizontal and vertical
springsmaking a tunnel in which the piece canbe slid.Thispusher,togetherwithothersafety
equipment, reduces thegap between the cuttingtool andthe guidefences.
8. Workingwith the spindle fence when the totallength ofthe piece hastobe
machined
In most cases a straightspindleguard fence is used. The pieces can thereforeguided inthe
anglemade bythe table andthe fence. The vertical and horizontalpushers canbe placed in
such a way that theymake a tunnel in which the first piece canbe pushed. The secondpiece is
thenused to push the first one, the lastpiece is pushedforwardwith a woodpusher.
Special blocks must be usedrelative tothe dimensions ofthe piece.Whenworkingpanels of
smallthickness,only thetopofthe spring maybe used, on condition that the thickness
matches.
On a spindle-moulder, the distancebetween the2 extremities ofthe spindleguardfence must
be largeenough to leaveenoughspace forthe cutter block.Thus the knives, the cutterblock
andthe spindleshaft maybe exposed andthe extremity ofthe piece may come in contact with
the nose ofthe exitspindleguardfence.
Theserisks canbe avoided by using a false fencebetween the2 spindleguardfences thus limi-
ting the openingbetween them.
9. Workingwith the spindlefencewhenonly a part ofthe piece is machined
Whenworkingwith the spindlefence, and thisbetween 2 stops fixed onto the machinetable or
fences, only a part ofthe workpiece is machined. By doing so,the cuttingtool starts to machine
the wood inthe full section ofthe wood, and does not start atthe front,where the cutting
action is more gradual, and less severe.
The cuttingaction is stopped before the workpiece endis reached.Thisaction is verydange-
rous and needsspecialcare and attention. A stop, solidly fixed atthe front and back,must be
used(see the examplefurther in thismanual).
!!!A piece may only be guided by handwhen itis sufficiently large, inall othercases a gauge or
a supportwithprotection must be used in order to avoidseriousaccidents. By means ofthe
gauge, the piece can quickly and precisely beput intoplace and firmly heldthere.
A quickclampingsystem,workingwith tumblers or with cams, isthe most practical system to
hold the piece.
When the front and backstops are fixed tothe spindleguardfence ortothe table, a bettercon-
trol ofthe gauge is possible.
10. Workingwith the ringquard
Whenworkingwith the ringguard, a support must be used,exceptwhen a certainprocessdoes
not allow this, i.e.when the piece istoo large to make theuseofthe supportpractical, or when
the piece isso small orso difficult to machine that it cannot be held inthe supportwithout
danger.
Thefinal shape is obtained by holding the gaugeagainst a guidancebearingwhich is fixed to
the spindle while the piece is held against the tool. The gauge canbe part ofthe support.
11. Chamfering
When chamfering, a solidsupport ora tiltableadjustablespindleguard fence must be used.
A woodpusher must be used forthe final part ofthe machining.

12. Working inthe samedirection asthe tools
Itis extremelydangerous to work inthe samedirection asthe tools, asthe operator cannot
exertforce to resist the strongmovement ofthe piece asthe toolcomesinto contact with it.
Working inthe samedirection asthe tools is absolutelyforbidden,evenwhen a support is used.
13. Othermachining
For othertypes of work,e.g.tenoning,specialgauges or supports canbe used in order to avoid
accidents.
Useof safetyaccesories
The following safetyaccesories canbe used to help the operatorduring his work :
- supports
- woodpushers
- powerfeeders
- rollers
- stops
14. Noisereduction
a) The condition ofthe tools is important to keep the noise level aslowas possible.
b) The material andthe position ofthe guards is important to reduce the noiselevel.
c) Using the correctspeed will reduce the noiselevel.
d) What is mentionedabovedoes not takeaway the fact that separatesafetyequipmentmust
still be used.
Explanation of accoustic levels
The valuesgiven arethe outputlevels;these arenot necessarily the levels on which the
operator can worksafely.
Althoughthere isa linkbetween the output values andthe safe workinglevels, it cannot be
used ina reliable wayto determinewethersupplementarymeasuresshould be taken.

Accoustic levels
- measurements :asperISO norm7960
-asper annexe D
Work station
und load
Sawing
Moulding
Tenoning
Planing
Thicknessing
Mortising
Level continuous
accoustic pressure
asper index A
dB(A)
88
84
86
92
83
86
Level accoust.
power
dB(A) (MW)
103 (19,9)
97 (3,2)
97(5)
98 (6,3)
97(5)
107 (250,1)
Max. value accoust.
pressure asper index
C (instantaneous)
dB
<130
<130
<130
<130
<130
<130
Dust emmission values
Type examination was carried outbythe following approvedbody :
Prufinstitut fur Holzstaubmessungen
Institut fur Werkzeugmaschinen
Universitat Stuttgart - Germany
Measurements : asperDIN33893 (GS-HO-05)
Measurementvaluesshow that the TRK-value of2 mg/m3 hasnot beenexceeded.
Notification number and date : 08.03.1996 / FPH-AZ : 029/95

Normal useand prohibited use
CIRCULAR SAW
The table saw assembly is designed forthe following workingprocesses and equipedwithpro-
tectivedevices. Itisnot designed to workmaterials such as ferrous or non-ferrousmaterials,
and thereforetasks that differ from the onesstatedbelow are prohibited.
- Ripping with the parallel saw fence with/without tilted saw bladewith the fence upright orin
thelow position.
- Right-angled or miter cuts with the90° fencemounted tothe slidingtablewithtilted or verti-
cal saw blade.
- Crosscuttingworkpieceswith the adjustablestop onthe90° fence.
- Cutttingpanels or solidwood onthe slidingtable.
PROHIBITED USE
Following tasks are prohibited onthe table saw:
- submergedcuts by removing the riving knife and/or guard;
- all types of cuts withoutusing the table saw fence, the90° fence or slidingtable;
- cuttinglargeworkpieces that exceed the tablecapacitywithoutusingaids such as rollersup-
ports.
REMAINING RISKS
Main risks ona table saware:
- unintentional contact ofthe handswith the running saw blade;
- workpiecekickback;
- tipping ofthe workpiece dueto insufficient support.
MOULDER-SHAPER
The shaperassembly is designed forthe following tasks and equipedwithprotectivedevices.
Othertasks than listedbelow are thereforeprohibited.
- mould and formstraight and curvedpieces onthe verticalspindle;
- shaping of curvedworkpiecesusing a ringguardfence;
- mortising,tenoning and paneledgeshapingusingcorresponding safety devices
PROHIBITED USE
The following tasks are prohibited onthe moulder-shaper unit:
- down-cutshaping,i.e.when feed and toolrotationdirection isthe same
- slottingwith saw blades
- usingtooldiameterswhich arenot adapted tothe spindle by usingreducingsleeves
- usinglargertooldiameters and higherspeeds than shown inthe diameter-speeddiagram.
- theuseof ferrous and non-ferrousmaterials
REMAINING RISKS
Spindle shapers areonethe maincauses of injuries in woodworking.Nearly all accidentsresult
in handinjuries.They aredueto contact with the rotatingtoolwhen the workpiece isfedby
hand and kickbackoccurs dueto suddenforwardmovement ofthe workpiece.
The maindangerareas onthe shaper-moulder are:
- the workingarea
- the movingmachine and toolparts
-the kickbackarea
Always use appropriateprotectiondevices, and alwaysobserve the specificregulations for acci-
dentprevention.

PLANER-THICKNESSER
The planer-thicknesser is designed forthe following processes and equipedwithprotection
devices.
All workingprocesses that donot complywith these instructions are thereforeprohibited.
- planing the widesurface of workpieces onthe planerunit;
- planing the narrowside of workpieces onthe planer unit;
- beveling an edge on workpieces onthe planerunit;
- thicknessing onthe thiscknesserunit.
PROHIBITED USE
The following tasks are prohibited onthe planer-thicknesser unit: - down cut planing,i.e.when
the feeding direction andthe planer'sarborrotationdirection arethe same, andthe outfeed
planer table isset lower than the infeed table;
- insertion cuts onthe planerunit,i.e.when the workpiece isnot workedalong its entire
length;
- theuseof othermaterials than wood,such as ferrous or non-ferrousmaterials.
REMAINING RISKS
The most commondangerareas onthe planer-thicknesserunit are:
- the workingarea
- the rotatingtool,e.g. contact with the blades,getting caught inthe rotatingplanerarbor,
ejection of workparts, knots, etc.
- the workpiecekickbackarea.
MORTISER
The mortiserunit is composed ofthe removablesupport andthe chuckmounted onthe planer
arbor. Itis designed to workwood, theuseofall other materials,e.g.ferrous and non-ferrous
materials is prohibited.
- mortising holes inall woodtypeswith or without depth stop;
- mortisingslots in solidwood,e.g.sinkingdoorlocks, flush sinking of hardware;
- mortisingdowelholes,boring out knotholes, and makingplugs for knotholes
PROHIBITED USE
The following tasks are prohibited onthe mortising unit;
- routingwork ofalltypes usingrouterbits;
- grindingmetal parts e.g.planerknives
REMAINING RISKS
The mainsources of danger ona mortiser unit are:
- unintentionalcontact of hands or other parts ofthe body with the rotatingtool;
- tipping ofthe workpiece dueto insufficient support;
- contact with the planer arbor asit rotates.

Types of tools
Cutterblocks and toolholderswithinterchangeableknives are frequently usedwhenmoulding.
The cutterblocks canbe made in1 piece, the cutting part being fitted ina body of hardsteel,
mostlychromiumsteel
The toolholdersconsist ofthe part on which the knives are fitted mecanically.Theircutting
part is made outof hardmetal(HSS) or calcium-carbide(K), asisthe case forthe cutter blocks.
Circular saw
Theuseofsaw blades in hardmetal(HSS) is strictly forbidden. Always use carbide-tipped (K)
saw blades.
Planer-thicknesser
The most frequently usedplanerknives are carbide (K)or hardmetalblades(HSS).
Mortiser
Only use "left"drills onthe mortiser. To avoid vibrations short drills should be used as often as
possible.
IMPORTANT : for eachtool andfor eachdiameter, the correctspeed must be chosen.
Pleasecheck the INRS sticker onthe machine.
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Technical data
Voltage
Motors threephase
Motors singlephase
Weight X260
Weight X310
Weight XTZ-30
Weight XSD-B-310
V
HP
HP
Kg
Kg
Kg
Kg
220/380 - 220 single
3 or 4
3
350
400
250
150
Planer-thicknesser
Spindle diameter
Knives
Dimension of knives
R.P.M.
Depth ofcut
Width
Max.thickness capacity
Table sizeplaner
Table sizethicknesser
Planer tablelength
Feed speed
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
m/min
70
3HSS
260-310x25x3
4500
4
260-310
230
260-310x1400
260-310x430
700
6
Saw
R.P.M.
Max.depth ofcutat90°
Max.depth ofcutat45°
Saw tablesize
Saw bladediameter and bore
Saw strokeX260 - X310 standard
Saw stroke LX310
Saw strokeoptionlongbarsX260-X310
Cross cut tablesizestandard
Cross cut tablesizeoption
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
4000
85
55
800x445
250x30
960
1290
1290
370x355
370x800
Spindle
R.P.M. three phase3000/6000
R.P.M. singlephase6000
Spindle diameter mm30- option 50
Spindle capacity mm125
Rise and fall mm140
Table openingdiameter mm180
Maximum diametertoolusing the fence mm180
Maximum diametertenoningtool mm250
Spindle tablesize mm 800x445
Mortiser
R.P.M.
Table size
Stroke: cross in/out/up
Capacity chuck - 2 jaws
Chuck mounting
Type of tools
mm
mm
mm
4500
200x425
165x140x85
0-16
left M24xl.5
left - short type
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General information
Diameter outlet onall units
Overload tripsetting
Power supply cablesection
Frequence
mm100
5A threephase 380V 3HP
6.4A threephase 380V 4HP
8.5A threephase 220V 3HP
11A threephase 220V 4HP
ISA single phase 3HP
2.5mm2 minimum
50- 60Hz
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Transportation (fig.1-2-3)
Depending onthe method of transport or shipping, you will receive the machine ina case oron
transportblocks.
Remove the sides ofthe case and slide the hoistingequipmentunder the table.
You can also use4 hoisthooks, as shown on fig.1-2-3. Then the machine canbe lifted with a
fork-lift truck, but severeshocks must be avoided.
The machinemustalways be placed ona concretebase and must be leveled perfectly horizon-
tally inthe2 directions.
It is very important that all workingelements are easily accessible, and that there is enough
spacearound the machine touseit safely.
The machine is constructed in such a manner that itisnot necessary tofixittothe ground, but
if you wish todoso, fixing boltsmust be introducedthrough the baseplates.Pleasecheck the
dimensions forthe spacerequired.
Electrical connection (fig. 4-5-6)
The electricalconnectionmust be carried outbya qualified electrician whois able to calculate
exactly the requiredwiresection and amperage ofthe fuses.
- Check that the mainsvoltage of yourmachinecorrespondswith the voltage in your
workshop; thenopen the electricalconnection boxatthe back ofthe machine (fig.4A).
- Connect the3 phases tothe terminalsmarked LI, L2,L3 (fig.5).
-If there isa neutralconductor (blue), itis connected tothe terminal N.
- Connect the earth (green+yellow) tothe terminalmarkedwith the earth symbol.
- Fig.6shows the connection fora singlephasemachine.
WARNING:
- Check ifthe spindleruns freely andifall protections are mounted before starting upthe
machine.
-Ifthe rotationdirection ofthe spindle isnot correct, the wires LI andL2 must be exchanged
(therotationdirection ofthe spindle is anticlockwise = left).
- This may only be donewithouttools onthe spindle (safety reasons !).
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Circular saw
Mounting ofthesaw blade(fig. 7)
1. Remove the tableinsertcompletely(1).
2. Raise thesaw arbor tothe full heightusing the lever (fig.9.1).
3. Make sure both thesaw blade andthe flange are clean before putting thesaw blade on,to
avoid wobbling ofthesaw blade.
4.Nowputthe locating pininthesaw table and turn the arbor by hand to introduce thepin
into thesaw arbor pully.
5. When thesaw blade isput onto the arbor,tighten thesawnut with the hookspanner(4).
Warning : lefthandthreaded saw arbor !
6. Donot forget to remove thepin wichholds thesaw arbor in placewhile tightening the nut.
7. Alwaysmake sure the insert (1)isput backproperly inthesaw table.
Adjusting the riving knife(fig. 8)
Thesawis equipedwith a riving knife suitable forsaw bladediameters of200and250mm.
Never cut without theriving knife ! Kickbacks are highlybrutal and dangerous.
1. Always setthe riving knife (1) close tothesaw blade so that thegap neverexceeds 4 mm
(fig.8).
2.The riving knife canbeset perfectly in linewith -~
thesaw blade by using the adjustmentscrews (2-3-4).
3. After adjustmentalwaystighten the centrallockingbolt
of theriving knife clamp(5).
Tilting, riseand fall ofthesaw blade(fig. 9)
1. The handle canbe loosened by turning it1/2 turn tothe
left (1).Then thesaw blade canbe raised or loweredeit-
herby pushing the handledown or pulling itup.
To lock the height, turn the handle (1) tothe right
(clockwise).
2. After loosening the lockinghandle(2), thesaw blade
canbe tilted from 90°to45°by turning the cranck
handle(3).
After setting thesaw blade,alwayslock the handle (2)
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Saw fence (fig. 10)
Thesaw fence (1)is mounted onto the support (3)andcanbe securedanywherealong the scale
bar(4) using the lockinghandle(5). The fence itself canbesetintwo positions : highposition
for normal cuts with thesaw blade at 90°, andlow position for cutswith thesaw blade at 45°.
The fence can also be slid backwards and forwards and should be positioned in such a way that
theendofthe fence corresponds +/- with the backside ofthe riving knife.
Warning :for narrowcutsalong thesaw fencealways usea pushstick !
Planer fence used assaw fence (fig. 10)
For cuts exceeding the length ofthe table saw scale, the planer fence canbe used.Simplyslide
off the normal saw fence andputthe planerfence onthe outfeedplanertable as shown in
fig.10.
Putthe planer fence support (6) onto the tablewith the locating pinand autoreleasehandle in
place.
Thisplaner fence should beset parallel tothesaw blade,using the adjustmentscrew (8) under
the castsupport(6).
10 bis
X-260
310
XTZ-30
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Cross cut table and fence (fig. 11)
The machine is deliveredwith the guiderail forthe cross cut table mounted onto it.
To alter the cross cut capacity, the bars canbe slid tothe front or backusing thetwo handles
(9) situated atthe front and rearside ofthe machine.
The cross cut table canbe placedonto the guiderail by removing the cotter pininthe upper
barandby sliding onthe table.
The cross cut fence (5) pivotsaround the woodclamp bar(3)andis heldunderneath the table
with a bolt and wingnut.
The fence canbesetatany angle from -45° to +45°.
A specialtenoningtable, fixed onto the cross cut tablewithbolts and wingnuts, is available
optionally (Q1362).
The woodclamp itself is then fixed onto the tenoningtable and permitsclamping ofthe wood
close tothe tool.
Mitre fence (fig. 12)
Mitre cuts canbe made by using the mitre fence. Thisfence can also be orientated from -60° to
+60°.
Theuseof this fence howevershould be restricted to short pieces of wood not exceeding 1 m in
length.
Always puta splinterprotection in wood as shown in fig. 12.
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Installation of tools (fig. 13)
Always putthe tool aslowas possible onthe spindle, to minimalizespindle flexing and obtain
higherqualitywork.Using the rings of different thickness, itis possible to preciselyadjust the
heightcompared tothe slidingtable;this is also the case for tools that are installedabove the
table. Itis important that the rings andthe arbor itself are perfectly clean.
IMPORTANT!!
Pleasetakecarethat thetopring with the safetybolt is correctly fitted into the spindle
groove, to avoid the toolsfromlooseningaccidently.
1.Putthe corresponding Allen Key (1) onto the lockingbolt ofthe arbor.
2. Push the lockinglever (2)tothe rightand, atthe sametime, turn the arborwith the Allen
key until the locking pin (which is activated bythe lever (2)) locksinto the hole inthe spind-
le.
3.Now loosen thetop bolt and remove the spindlerings (3) according tothe tool'sthickness.
4.Putthe tool onto the arbor andputonthe correctnumber of spindlerings.Makesure the
tool issetinthe properrotationdirection. The spindlearborshouldprotrude +/-10 mm
over the lastring,this to enable safe mounting ofthetop spindlering.
5. When the lever (2)is released, the locking ofthe spindlearbor is automaticallydisengaged.
6. Always putthe appropriatenumber of tableinsertringsaround the spindle, to ensure a
smooth finish and also to avoidseriousrisk.
Adjusting the spindleheight(fig. 13)
1. Unlock the lockinglever (4)by turning ittothe left.
2. Nowthe spindlearbor canbe raised or loweredusing the handwheel(5).Pleasenote that
one turn equals 4 mm heightadjustment ofthe arbor.
3. After heightadjustmentalwayssecure the spindlearbor by locking the lever (4)by turning it
tothe right.
4. When, after intensive useofthe lockinglever(4), itisno longerpossible to lockthislever,
take off thenut(6)and remove the lever.Then turn it1/6 turn tothe left before putting it
back on again. Putthenut(6) back onand tighten it.
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Installation of tools(fig. 13)
Always putthe tool aslowas possible onthe spindle, to minimalizespindle flexingand obtain
higherqualitywork. Using the rings of different thickness, itis possible to preciselyadjust the
heightcompared tothe slidingtable;this is also the case for tools that are installedabove the
table. Itis important that the rings andthe arbor itself are perfectlyclean.
IMPORTANT!!
Pleasetakecarethat thetopring with the safetybolt is correctly fitted into the spindle
groove, to avoid the toolsfromlooseningaccidently.
1.Putthe corresponding Allen Key(1) onto the lockingbolt ofthe arbor.
2. Push the lockinglever (2)tothe rightand, atthe sametime,turn the arborwith the Allen
key until the locking pin (which is activated bythe lever (2)) locks into the hole inthe spind-
le.
3.Now loosen thetop bolt and remove the spindlerings (3) according tothe tool'sthickness.
4. Putthe tool onto the arbor andputonthe correctnumber of spindlerings.Makesure the
tool issetinthe properrotationdirection. The spindlearborshouldprotrude +/-10 mm
over the last ring,this to enable safe mounting ofthetop spindlering.
5. When the lever (2)is released, the locking ofthe spindlearbor is automaticallydisengaged.
6. Always putthe appropriatenumber of tableinsertringsaround the spindle, to ensure a
smooth finish and also to avoidseriousrisk.
Adjusting the spindleheight(fig. 13)
1. Unlock the lockinglever (4)by turning ittothe left.
2.Nowthe spindlearbor canbe raised or loweredusing the handwheel (5).Please note that
one turn equals 4 mm height adjustment ofthe arbor.
3. After heightadjustmentalwayssecure the spindlearbor by locking the lever (4)by turning it
to the right.
4. When,afterintensive useofthe lockinglever(4), itisno longerpossible to lock this lever,
take off thenut(6)and remove the lever.Then turn it1/6 turn tothe left before putting it
back on again. Putthenut(6) back onand tighten it.
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The spindle fence and woodpushers (fig. 14-15-16-17)
The spindlefence (fig.14) is fitted onto the tablewith two threadedknobs(1).
By looseningthese two knobs, the complete fence canbe slid tothe front and back inthetwo
slots.
The fence plates (2+3) shouldalways besetas close as possible tothe outertooldiameter.
The depth ofthe backfence canbesetand adjusted with the knob(4). To align both fences a
very precise,straightedgeshould be heldagainst the fences andthe backfencealignment,
adjusted in such a way that there isnogap left betweenbothfences.
Before starting any workalwaysmakesure that all knobs and clamps are correctlylocked.
Never operate the spindle-moulderwithoutusing the woodpushersafetydevice ora feeder.
A feeder isthe safest wayto workwith a spindlemoulder. The spindle-mouldertable canbe
equiped with a tableextension anda pivoting feeder support.Theseenable the user to clear the
tablesimply by pivoting the complete feeder under the tableextensionwithouthaving to dis-
mantle it eachtimewhen thesawor planer is used.
Thisoption canbe ordered at yourRoblanddealerunderref.A42452.
In order to operate the spindle ina safe way,someadjustments must be made onthe woodpus-
hers (fig.15-17).
1. Adjustment ofthe fences (1)as close as possible tothe outertooldiameter.
2. Adjustment ofthe horizontalpusher (3) according tothe width ofthe workpiece.
3. Adjustment ofthe verticalpusher (2) according tothe height ofthe workpiece.
4. When both pushers are correctly adjusted, there is enough pressure exerted to hold the
workpiece against the fences.
5.The horizontalwoodpusher (3)istobesetin such a way that the pushstick (1)canbe used.
Therefore, the screen ofthe horizontalpushershould notbeset lower than 10mm above the
table.
To changetools, the wholepushersystem canbe cleared by flipping it over tothe back ofthe
spindlefence.
1. Pulllever (fig.16,1) tothe right to unlock the system.
2. Lift upa little the coverplate (fig.17,5).
Now the system canbe flipped over tothe back. Toputit back in place simply lift the cover
plate up again(fig.17,5) to clear it from the lock (fig.16,3) and push the system tothe front.
The coverplate (fig.17,5) willlockitselfautomatically and prevent the woodpushers
from flipping over tothe back.
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