Baker AB/ABX Band Resaw User Manual
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1. Dust Removal Ellington Industrial Supply Inc P O Box 128 Ellington Missouri 63638 USA Web site www baker online com E mail info baker online com Phone 573 663 7711 Fax 573 663 2787 7 Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 09 05 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols and signage is to draw your attention to real or possible hazardous conditions that may exist when operating this equipment Please remember that safety symbols and signage alone do not eliminate danger and are not substitute for proper training and education regarding operational hazards This warning provides notice and instruction regarding a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in serious injury or death This symbol and warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury This symbol and warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This symbol and warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury SAFETY EXPECTATIONS FOR OPERATING POWER EQUIPMENT ALWAYS ENSURE THAT TRAINED PERSONNEL OPERATE MAINTAIN AND REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT TURN POWER OFF AND2. Efficient dust and chip removal requires a minimum of 600 CFM suction at the machine dust removal chute This is an employer owner responsibility Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 12 Operator Training According to many OSHA ANSI STATE and LOCAL CODES it is the EMPLOYER S RESPONSIBILITY to Permit only trained and authorized employees to operate and maintain equipment Inspect and maintain guards safety devices and start stop controls Instruct train and supervise the safe method of work Be sure personnel are properly trained and safety rules are clearly understood before operating or performing maintenance Operator Machine Guards Devices Instructions All of these together make up the safety system Failure of any one of these factors will increase accident potential FFRREEEE TTRRAAIINNIINNG G O ONN PPRRO OPPEERR SSEETT UUPP AANNDD O OPPEERRAATTIIO ONN IISS AAVVAAIILLAABBLLEE O ONN SSIITTEE AATT TTHHEE M MAANNUUFFAACCTTUURREERR SS FFAACCIILLIITTYY Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 13 CHANGING BLADES Removing Blade Turn power off allow machine to come to a complete stop then perform lockout tagout before proceeding Use handle on left side of the head rig to lift door until it lies securely over the top of the head rig Never open head rig door with blade in motion Loosen spring tensioning by turning the T handle counter clockwise
3. Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 15 Drive Wheel Adjustments The drive wheel s position is set in the factory In most cases it never needs to be moved It can only be moved in and out and should only be moved when the wheel is cocked so that the face cannot be lined up with the face of the idler wheel If you find that you must move this wheel you will find a set screw located under the rubber dust cap on top of the square tube on the back side of the head rig directly behind the wheel With this setscrew loosened the wheel can be moved in or out or removed completely If spindle and wheel assembly is moved the spindle will need to be re dimpled Retighten setscrew when finished Note It is important to re dimple the spindle after moving or replacing it Idler Wheel Adjustments When looking at the front of the head rig the idler wheel is on the left This wheel is used to adjust tracking problems Your tracking adjusters are located on the square tube on the backside of the head rig These two bolts make all of your tracking adjustments The bolt on the topside of the square tube is used for vertical adjustments The bolt on the backside of the square tube underneath the motor is used for horizontal adjustments Use these bolts to tilt the idler wheel so that it is lined up with the face of the drive wheel When the faces appear to be lined up fine tune it using the following procedure Vertical Adjustments Vertica
4. Pull down on blade at the top between the wheels with your right hand while pushing the top of the left wheel away from you until the left wheel moves If the blade broke push the top of the left wheel back with your left hand and pull the wheel toward the right wheel with your right hand Blade should be loose enough to be removed Push blade back and off of the right wheel Pull blade out of guides and remove If blade is not loose enough to remove from right wheel go back to the 3rd checklist item above and follow the process again Installing New Blade Put blade over the right wheel through the guides and over the left wheel with teeth facing forward Be sure the points of the teeth are aimed to the right toward the dust chute as they pass through the guides Note It may be necessary to turn the blade inside out Make sure the blade gullet is flush with the face of the wheel to avoid knocking out the set Turn the spring tensioning T handle clockwise until one of the spacers makes contact with both compression plates Manually turn the wheels to be sure blade is tracking properly Close door Spacers Compression Plates T Handle Figure A Blade Tensioning T Handle Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 14 Blade Tracking The blade must be installed and properly tensioned see Changing Blades before beginning this procedure Guides should be in a position where they are just barely touchin
5. BBaakkeerr AABB AABBXX BBaanndd RReessaaw w UUsseerr M Maannuuaall Ellington Industrial Supply Inc P O Box 128 Ellington Missouri 63638 USA Web site www baker online com E mail info baker online com Phone 573 663 7711 Fax 573 663 2787 Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 09 05 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 3 Machine Purpose 3 Machine Function 3 Definition of Terms 4 Manual Contents Notice 5 Machine Specifications and Requirements 5 Warranty 6 Defective Parts 7 Service Policy 7 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 8 Safety Expectations for Operating Power Equipment 8 Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout Tagout 9 3 MACHINE FEATURES 10 4 SET UP 11 Receiving and Inspection 11 Unpacking 11 Machine Moving 11 Machine Positioning 11 Power and Utilities Requirements 11 Operator Training 12 5 CHANGING BLADES 13 Removing Blade 13 Installing New Blade 13 Blade Tracking 14 Checking the Tracking 14 Drive Wheel Adjustments 15 Idler Wheel Adjustments 15 Vertical Adjustments 15 Horizontal Adjustments 16 Cutting Angle Adjustments 17 Determining the Problems 17 Front to Back Adjustments 18 Side to Side Adjustments 18 6 SETTING GUIDES 19 20 7 FEEDWORKS 21 Feed Speed 21 Hydraulics 21 Conveyor Belts 21 Powered Hold Down 22 8 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 23 9 BLADES 24 10
6. MAINTENANCE TASK CHECKLIST 25 Trouble Shooting 26 Parts and Service 27 Recommended Spare Parts 27 Service Contact Information 27 Serial Number Location 27 Wiring Diagrams 28 29 2 Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 09 05 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM INTRODUCTION Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your new Baker AB ABX Band Resaw It has been designed to be durable productive and easy to use When properly ran and maintained it will provide you with many years of profitable operation For safety reasons and for your own best use of the Baker AB ABX Band Resaw we insist that you read this manual fully and constantly review and refer back to it as necessary No one should attempt to operate or perform maintenance on this equipment until they have been trained and taken the time to read and understand the information contained in this manual FAILING TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY Machine Purpose The Baker AB ABX Band Resaw was designed to save space with a compact footprint yet gives you the same great features of larger band resaws The head rig can be adjusted up or down while the conveyor stays at a fixed height making it easier to interchange and integrate with other material handling systems Machine Function The Baker AB Band Resaw is equipped with a 20 HP electric motor and accepts material up to 6 x 12 15 cm x 30 cm and uses a 6 wide conveyor while the Baker ABX is equipped with a 30 H
7. during service or maintenance activities This requires that a designated individual turn off and disconnect the machinery equipment from its energy source s before performing service or maintenance and that the authorized employee s lock and tag the energy isolating device s to prevent the release of hazardous energy and take steps to verify that the energy has been isolated effectively List of Related Terms Affected Employee An employee whose job requires them to operate a machine or piece of equipment on which service or maintenance is being performed Authorized Employee A person who locks or implements a tagout system procedure on machines or equipment to perform service or maintenance on that machine or equipment An authorized employee and an affected employee may be the same person when the affected employee s duties also include performing service or maintenance Energy Source Any source of electrical mechanical hydraulic pneumatic chemical thermal or other energy Lockout The placement of a lockout device such as a lock on an energy isolating device in accordance with an established procedure that ensures the device and the equipment cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed Servicing and or Maintenance Workplace activities such as constructing installing setting up adjusting inspecting modifying maintaining or servicing machines or equipment These activities include lubrication clea
8. end of the turnbuckles and use them to adjust your front to back setting Side to Side Adjustments To cut quality lumber the blade must run parallel to the conveyor This is preset at the factory However if it ever gets knocked out your Baker AB ABX is set up so that the side to side cutting angle can be fine tuned This can be done with head rig adjustments Find the front turnbuckle that sits under the front lift arm there is one on each side These are your side to side adjusters Raise or lower the side you are adjusting until the blade is level or at the desired angle Note Whatever you do to one side must be done opposite on the other side Side to Side Adjuster Front to Back Adjuster Figure G Head Rig Adjusters Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 19 SETTING GUIDES Important Always make sure blade tracking and cutting angle are set properly before adjusting guides Turn off power and perform lockout tagout Adjust guides so that the distance between them is as little as your wood will allow For example if you are cutting 6 material set your guides at 6 1 2 to allow for clearance Move left guide after loosening the bolt on the backside of the head rig Loosen Upper Guide Plate Bolt and raise Upper Guide Plate up to highest point Retighten Upper Guide Plate Bolt Loosen the up amp down positioning bolts on the back of guide brackets to position the lower plate so that it is li
9. the other about 5 inches behind the blade Set the blade height to the thickness of the metal plates Figure E Determining whether Front to Back Adjustment is Necessary Use a straight edge to lie across the metal plates and over the blade Be sure the straight edge is between the teeth because the set will give you inaccurate measurements Using this method you will easily be able to determine if the front of the blade is tilted up or down If the blade is tilted in this manner the cutting angle needs front to back adjustment Always make the front to back adjustments first Blade should be 1 32 higher in front Figure F Determining whether Side to Side Adjustment is Necessary To determine whether a side to side adjustment is necessary measure the distance from the blade to the main conveyor beam at the right and the left of the conveyor Both distances should be identical If not make a side to side adjustment Distance should be identical Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 18 Front to Back Adjustments The head is leveled at the factory It is leveled so that the front of the blade is 1 32 higher than the back If there is ever a need to adjust this setting it should be very minor If you must make these adjustments the front to back adjusters are located below the head rig They are turnbuckles between the lift arms on both sides of the head rig Loosen the lock nuts at the
10. 2 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 21 FEEDWORKS Feed Speed When the Feedworks Start Stop Knob is pushed down the Feedworks is stopped To start the Feedworks pull the knob up Note Always make sure the Feedworks Start Stop Knob is down off when starting the saw Feed Speed Control Arm The feed speed can be adjusted from 0 to 95 feet per minute with the Feed Speed Control Arm located on the backside of the head rig When the arm is pointed down the Feedworks should be motionless As you swing the arm up the feed speed will increase The arm can be locked into place with the knob located on the arm Make sure this knob is loosened when you wish to move the arm You will want to experiment to find the best speed to run your wood types Hydraulic Fluid Filter Feedworks Start Stop Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Figure J Feedworks Assembly Hydraulics The Feedworks uses a hydraulic pump driven off of the main drive motor Dextron II Transmission fluid is recommended Conveyor Belts If the conveyor belts ever need to be adjusted or replaced use the belt extenders on the in feed end of the machine Each conveyor has two belt extenders on the in feed end one on each side These should be used to tighten or loosen the belt conveyor These adjustments should also be used to align the belt With the Feedworks empty and in motion adjust one side until the belt is tracking perfectly Loosen locking bolts to allow for adjustments Re ti
11. E COM 26 TROUBLE SHOOTING Note Always check blade tension blade quality and guides before attempting any other adjustments Always keep a blade on hand that you know cuts well Put this blade on the machine to make sure the problem isn t the blade Boards that look like the image below usually occur after you wreck the saw A hard piece that accidentally gets hung up in the saw messes up your guide alignment See Setting Guides A last alternative would be adjusting the head rigs See Cutting Angle Adjustment Boards that look like the image below are almost always problems with the blade A blade with more set on the top or with dull bottom teeth will cut bowed boards Check with a good blade If it is not the blade check blade tension Boards that look like the image below are usually blade problems Ripples form when the blade has more set on the bottom Check with a good blade If it is not the blade check blade tension Loose guide plates or improper blade tensioning can generally cause boards to look like the image below See Changing Blades or Setting Guides These boards can also result from extreme damage to the tilt of the holdover wheels Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 27 Parts and Service Recommended Spare Parts List Part No Description Part No Description 141003 1 Top Guide Pad QTY 2 141013 1 Top Guide Pad QTY 2 141004 1 Botto
12. LOCKOUT TAGOUT PRIOR TO PERFORMING MAINTENANCE KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIGHTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE HAZARDS KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITIORS AWAY FROM OPERATING EQUIPMENT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT AT THE RATE IT WAS DESIGNED FOR KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT REMOVE TOOLS BEFORE RESUMING OPERATION USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD WEAR PROPER APPAREL AND AVOID LOOSE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES THAT COULD GET CAUGHT IN MOVING PARTS ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTION AVOID KICK BACK BY KNOWING WHAT CONDITIONS CAN CREATE IT CHECK DAMAGED PARTS AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM IMMEDIATELY NEVER LEAVE MACHINERY RUNNING OR UNATTENDED ALWAYS TURN POWER OFF OPERATE EQUIPMENT WHEN TIRED FATIGUED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOW UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT No list of safety expectations can ever be complete as every work environment is as different as are the people operating the equipment Always keep safety as your highest priority and always use this machine with caution and respect 8 Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 9 Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout Tagout Lockout Tagout LOTO refers to specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected energy startup of machinery equipment or the release of hazardous energy
13. P electric motor and accepts material up to 12 x 12 30 cm x 30 cm with a 12 conveyor Both models are capable of variable speeds from 0 95 feet per minute as well as Baker s exclusive guide system that includes guide plates and guide roller 3 Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 09 05 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM Definition of Terms All Stop Safety button typically red designed to immediately shut down machine operation Band Saw A saw consisting of a continuous piece of flexible steel with teeth on one side Board Foot or Board Feet A form of measurement where one board foot equals the volume of a board 1 inch thick by 12 inches wide and 12 inches long Cant The 3 or 4 sided timber left over from a log normally the center or core of the log Cant Hook A device used for rolling cants or logs Carriage A framework on wheels that allows movement of a log back and forth past the saw blade CFM cubic feet per minute A measure of the volume of a substance flowing through air within a fixed period of time Edge Guide A straight edge that is used to guide a 3 sided flitch along a piece of material Edger A sawmill machine used to remove wany edges from flitches after they come off the head rig squaring the edges and ripping the flitch into lumber End Stop A mechanism designed to stop the progress of an off loading board Fence Arm A straight guide used to keep a log cant or board a set distance from a blade or
14. cutter Flitch A longitudinal section of a log with wany edges Head Rig or Head Saw The principle support structures on a sawmill that carries the engine wheels and band blade used for the initial breakdown of a log Kerf The groove or thickness of the path cut by the saw teeth the total amount of sawdust removed during a single cut Lift Point A point where pressure can and should be applied for lifting Live Rollers A powered roll case that mechanically moves material Lockout Tagout Requires authorized employee s to lock and tag the energy isolating device s to prevent the release of hazardous energy in order to prevent injury to employees normally while performing maintenance or repairs Lumber A longitudinal section of a log after the wany edges have been removed normally a 4 sided rectangular shaped piece Off load The side of a machine where the work piece slab cant board etc exits Production Rate A produced or processed quantity measure with respect to another measured quantity of time for example number of boards per minute Roll case A mechanical apparatus with elongated cylinders used to perform rolling operation for material movement can be both powered and or manually operated Slab The exterior portion of a log removed by the saw having one flat and one rounded portion of a log Thin Kerf A relative term typically referencing band saw blades which are usually thinner than circular saw blade
15. de of the wheel needs to come forward turn the horizontal adjuster bolt counter clockwise Of course you ll need to loosen the lock nut first And don t forget to retighten the lock nut when finished adjusting Manually turn the wheel several rotations counterclockwise and check the tracking as in first step above If horizontal tracking is still not correct repeat procedure until blade position on the left side of wheel is the same as the top and bottom Do the same after rotating the wheel clockwise Horizontal Adjuster Bolt Figure D Top View of Idler Wheel with Cover Removed Effect of Horizontal Adjuster Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 17 Cutting Angle Adjustments If your Baker starts producing boards that are not square your cutting angle may need to be adjusted Before proceeding though make sure your guides are set properly see Setting Guides and your blade tracking is correct see Blade Tracking Check the conveyor belt and look for an obstruction that may be caught underneath the belt If everything listed above is okay then continue Determining the Problem Start by moving the guides away from the blade The guides should not be touching the blade in any way Get two metal plates of the same thickness approximately x 6 x 4 With the machine off locked out and tagged out place one of the metal plates on the conveyor about 5 inches in front of the blade and
16. g the blade The blade tracking is properly set in the factory It may occasionally be knocked out This should explain how to check and reset it Checking the Tracking Rotate the idler wheel several rotations counterclockwise Examine the position of the back of the blade on the wheel at the top of the wheel and compare it to its position at the bottom of the wheel The blade position should be the same in both locations on both idler and pull wheels If not the tracking should be adjusted If tracking appears to be correct after the above procedure your saw will cut without problems due to blade tracking However now rotate the idler wheel several rotations clockwise Check the blade in the same way as above If the blade does not track properly backward then you may experience hard to identify problems which may limit your saw s capabilities In this case it is advisable to adjust the tracking using the following procedures An important starting point for proper tracking is to ensure the face of the wheels align with one another This can be checked with a straightedge Use this method to start setting the tracking using the adjusters shown in the illustration below All adjustments for blade tracking are located on the backside motor side of the head rig on the square tube with the spring tensioning assembly located on one end Vertical Adjuster Bolt Horizontal Adjuster Bolt Setscrew Figure B Back View with Motor Removed
17. g a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose This warranty is void if any part of the unit has been tampered with modified altered or operated with parts other than supplied or recommended by Ellington Industrial Supply Inc In no event shall Ellington Industrial Supply Inc be liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages however arising including but not limited to the loss of earnings or the cost of downtime Service Policy In the event that you have any problems call us at 573 663 7711 any time between 8 00 AM and 5 00 PM CST Monday through Friday A member of our trained staff will answer any questions you may have We charge nothing for this service The only charge is for replacement parts not covered by warranty or after our inspection we deem that the problem is due to operator error or lack of proper maintenance or neglect If it is necessary for a member of our service department to visit your plant at your request there will be a charge for this service Call our service department for current prices Retain this Information for your Records Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase Power Source
18. ghten when finished Figure K Conveyor Belt Adjuster Arm Turn indexer nut to tighten belt or adjust belt tracking Figure K Conveyor Belt Adjuster Arm one on each side Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 22 Powered Hold Down The Baker AB ABX is equipped with powered hold down that holds the wood in place while it is being cut It can be placed closer to or further away from the blade by loosening the 2 front to back bolts on top of the hold down assembly Another 2 bolts on the front of the assembly allow the hold down to move from side to side or be completely removed Side to Side Bolts Front to Back Bolts Figure L Powered Hold Down Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 23 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Return Conveyor and Simple Slide Return Options If you did not order a return conveyor but wish to add it now simply call and order it then follow these directions for installing it Drain the fluid from the Baker AB ABX into a clean reservoir so it can be reused Position the Return Conveyor and thread the supplied bolts into the side of the conveyor and through the holes on the side of the Baker AB ABX Put the nuts on the exposed end of the bolts and tighten Connect the hydraulic motor to the Feedworks Start Stop Assembly with the supplied hoses Tie up the hoses so that they are out of the way Refill the tank with hydraulic fluid Run the saw Side Mounted Holdover Wheels This
19. ghtly touching the blade but not deflecting it Also tilt the Guide Block so that it runs parallel to the blade Retighten up amp down positioning bolts Level the guides on the front to back plane to the conveyor with the two Tilt Adjusters on the top of each guide arm after loosening the large tilt lockdown bolt Place the 6 mark of a 12 ruler in the middle of the blade between the blade teeth in the direction of the conveyor By using the front edge of the guide block as a reference set this surface at a right angle to the conveyor Use this to make sure the blade is running parallel to the conveyor When set properly lock down the Tilt Adjusters and retighten tilt lockdown bolt Loosen the front to back positioning bolts on the guide brackets to bring the front of the guide plates slightly behind the back of the blade gullet Retighten front to back positioning bolts while holding down on the guide so that it is as low as the slot will allow Loosen the guide wheel bolt and turn the shaft of the guide wheel using the slot at the top of the guide until the wheel is about 1 32 from the back of the blade Retighten the guide wheel bolt This prohibits the blade from being pushed back far enough that the guide plates knock the set out of the blade teeth Loosen upper guide positioning bolt and move the Upper Guide Plates down to just slightly touch the blade and retighten upper guide positioning bolt Be sure the blade passes freel
20. l Adjuster Bolt Rotate the wheel several rotations counterclockwise Examine the positions of the back of the blade on the wheel at the top of the wheel and compare it to its position at the bottom of the wheel The blade position should be the same in both locations on both wheels If not proceed to the next step If the blade needs to come forward at the top of the wheel turn the vertical adjuster bolt clockwise If the blade needs to go back at the top of the wheel loosen lock nut then turn the vertical adjuster bolt counterclockwise Manually turn the wheel several rotations and check the tracking as noted in the first step above If vertical tracking is still not correct repeat the procedure until the blade position at the top and bottom of the wheel is the same both idler and pull wheels Rotate the wheel several rotations clockwise and repeat the procedure then tighten lock nut Note When blade is tracking properly the blade gullet should be flush with the front side of the wheels Figure C Vertical View with Covering Removed Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 16 Horizontal Adjustments With the vertical alignment set correctly compare the blade s position at the top and bottom to its position on the left side of the wheel If it is not the same proceed to the next step If the left side of the wheel needs to go back turn the horizontal adjuster bolt clockwise If the left si
21. m Left Guide Pad QTY 2 141014 1 Bottom Left Guide Pad QTY 2 141005 1 Bottom Right Guide Pad QTY 2 141015 1 Bottom Right Guide Pad QTY 2 121006 50 Roller Chain QTY as needed 121007 50 Connector Link QTY 10 141001 Roller Guide Wheels QTY 2 per Head 111013 5VX710 Drive Belt QTY 2 101275 Bearing for 28 in Wheel 4 Bolt Hole QTY 1 per Head 171077 Spindle Nut N 11 QTY 1 181015 Hydraulic Pump If equipped w hyd Feedworks QTY 1 181019 Hydraulic Filter If equipped w hyd Feedworks QTY 1 Service Contact Information In the event that you have any problems call us at 573 663 7711 any time between 8 00 AM and 5 00 PM CST Monday through Friday Serial Number Location The model and serial number are located on the front side of the machine near the operator station Please refer to your serial number and model number when speaking to a service technician or ordering replacement parts Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 28 Wiring Diagrams High Voltage Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 29 Wiring Diagrams continued Low Voltage
22. ng and contact us immediately Note All new equipment is assembled and thoroughly tested prior to shipment however damage may occur during transit which could cause the machine to not operate correctly during start up Unpacking If machine was delivered via flatbed trailer remove straps or chains securing it in place If machine was delivered by crate carefully remove upper crating materials from the base skid Remove lag screws strapping etc that attaches the machine to the skid Machine Moving Lift machine at the indicated lift points only o Use a safety strap to avoid tip over Transport machine to the installation site Machine Positioning Placement Leveling Alignment For optimum performance designate a solid and level foundation that is covered and dry free of environmental elements such as rain or snow that could cause electrical or slip hazards Provide a minimum of 3 feet of clear workspace in front of the electrical panel Provide a minimum of 15 feet of clear workspace in front of in feed and off load areas Power and Utilities Requirements For safe and effective operation confirm your incoming voltage and available amperage is equal to what the machine has been wired for at the factory A qualified electrician should complete electrical connections and check for correct motor directional rotation Ensure all wiring and electrical connections are located in a safe position and away from any hazardous conditions
23. ning or un jamming of machines or equipment and making adjustments or tool changes where the employee may be exposed to the unexpected energy start up of equipment or release of hazardous energy Tagout The placement of a tagout device such as a tag on an energy isolating device in accordance with an established procedure that ensures the device and the equipment may not be operated until the tagout device is removed Example of lockout tags lockout hasp and keyed lock The Fatal Five Main Causes of Lockout Tagout Injuries 1 Failure to stop equipment 2 Failure to disconnect from a power source 3 Failure to dissipate bleed neutralize residual energy 4 Accidental re starting of equipment 5 Failure to clear work areas before re starting Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 10 MACHINE FEATURES We want to highlight the unique and special features of the Baker AB ABX Band Resaw Adjustable Head Rig Powered Hold Down Blade Tensioning T handle Head Rig and Cowling Door Cowling Handle Hydraulic Powered Variable Speed Conveyor Dust Chute 7 9 7 4 Compact Footprint Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 11 SET UP Receiving and Inspection Upon receipt and prior to signing transport carrier s documents conduct a walk around and visual inspection of your new equipment Note any damage in writing upon the carrier s bill of ladi
24. option improves the versatility of your Baker AB ABX This is a holdover wheel much like the system found on the larger Baker Band Resaws With it you ll be able to rip lumber and size It provides better overall stability no matter what you cut If you did not order your Baker AB ABX with holdover wheels you can order them any time and install them yourself Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 24 BLADES The standard Baker AB uses the following blades 13 2 x 1 x 035 2T Woodmaster C Band Blades The standard Baker ABX uses the following blades 14 2 x 1 x 035 2T Woodmaster C Band Blades NOTE 1 1 4 guide plates as well as other blade widths thickness and tooth spacing are available upon request Ask your sales consultant or the customer service department for details Blade usage is approximately two blades per day per head during full production Use this figure when ordering your blades until you have developed some record of blade usage for your operation Using high quality blades is an important factor in achieving the highest performance out of your Baker AB ABX band resaw Our machines are tested and set up using Lenox blades sold by Ellington Industrial Supply These are very good blades for use on the Baker and come highly recommended by the majority of Baker owners If you would like more information on these blades contact Customer Service Department Ellington Ind
25. s thus resulting in greater lumber recovery Wany Waning or diminished in some parts not of uniform size throughout sawed boards or timber that is tapered or uneven from being cut too near the outside of the log Yield To generate a return for effort an amount produced 4 Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 09 05 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM Manual Contents Notice This manual is not totally comprehensive It does not and cannot convey every possible safety and operational problem that may arise while using this machine The manual will cover many of the basic and specific safety procedures needed in an industrial environment All federal and state laws and any regulations having jurisdiction covering the safety requirements for use of this machine take precedence over the statements in this manual Users of this machine must adhere to such regulations Machine Specifications and Requirements Power AB 20HP TEFC ABX 30HP TEFC Feedworks Conveyor Motor Driven by main engine Capacities AB 6 x 12 6 wide conveyor ABX 12 x 12 12 wide conveyor Feed Speed 0 95 feet per minute Both AB and ABX models Dimensions amp Weight Length 84 in Width 93 in Height 68 in Weight 2 000 lbs Band Blades AB 0 0035 x 1 x 13 2 hardback or 0 035 x 1 x 13 2 hardback ABX 0 0035 x 1 x 14 2 hardback or 0 035 x 1 x 14 2 hardback Kerf 0 072 Band Wheels 28 in diameter all s
26. teel with crown Sawdust Removal 4 outlet min 600 CFM suction recommended at dust removal chute 5 Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 09 05 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM Warranty Ellington Industrial Supply Inc machinery is warranted against defects in material or workmanship starting from the date of shipment from the manufacturing plant This warranty is given solely to the original purchaser of the equipment and is in no way to be expressed or implied that it is transferable to any other parties without the written consent and approval from the CEO or Sales Manager of Baker Products Our one 1 year warranty period covers all items built at our manufacturing facilities including structural frame cowlings doors shafting dust chutes and guards We honor six 6 months of warranty coverage for miscellaneous vendor purchased supplied items including bearings chain sprockets hydraulic components etc Ninety 90 days of warranty coverage is provided on all electrical parts All electrical components and wiring has been installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code NEC of the United States of America Ellington Industrial Supply Inc does not warranty this machine to meet any other requirements or jurisdiction of any electrical or safety codes of any other state municipality other country or jurisdiction The purchaser assumes all risk and liability whatsoever resulting from the use thereof whether used singularly or in conjunc
27. tion with other machinery or apparatus including but not limited to all matters resulting from sawdust generation Note No warranty is provided on any electrical components or parts if equipment is powered or connected to a roto phase electrical converter in order to create a three phase power supply for operational current from a single phase source Any change in materials design or performance intended to improve any product of Ellington Industrial Supply Inc shall not obligate Ellington Industrial Supply Inc to modify any previously manufactured equipment This manual may contain details that if not properly followed can affect the performance of your equipment You are responsible for proper use and maintenance of your equipment and we reserve the right to deny warranty work if deemed to be caused by a lack of proper maintenance or negligence by the owner or any of their employees 6 Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 09 05 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM Defective Parts Parts claimed defective must be returned freight prepaid to our plant in Ellington Missouri Any part determined defective due to faulty workmanship or materials will be replaced or repaired at our option free of charge F O B our plant This warranty does not cover expendable items i e drive belts band wheels conveyor belting blades cutters guides etc Except as expressly provided herein this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied includin
28. ustrial Supply Co Inc PO Box 128 Ellington MO 63638 USA Tel 573 663 7711 Fax 573 663 2787 Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 25 MAINTENANCE TASKS AND CHECKLIST Note Follow Lockout Tagout prior to performing any checks or maintenance Daily Use an air hose to blow off the dust and wood chips that accumulate in and around the machine especially the wheels Check band blade tracking Check head rig v belts Check guides for adjustment Check proper conveyor belt tracking Note The machine operator is closer to the operating mechanism of the machine during clean up than during production extra care should be taken Do NOT clean with flammable or combustible materials Follow applicable codes and standards with regards to o Ventilation and monitoring of work area for excessive accumulation of hazardous vapors o Wearing personal protective equipment for handling materials o Using proper procedure for disposing of all waste materials Weekly Check chain works and tighten as needed and lubricate with grease Check for worn master links Check all setscrews Check 1 1 gear box v belt Grease 28 wheel bearings Monthly Grease slow moving bearings Check gear box and variable speed drive for leaks Every 3 Months Motors should be greased with one pump of grease from a grease gun Once a Year Clean 28 wheel bearings and re pack or replace if worn Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLIN
29. y through the guides but does not move up and down Remove the dust elbow and look into the dust shoot to make sure that the blade runs perfectly straight from one wheel to the other with no deflections due to the blade guides Also make sure the position and angle of the guides are identical while looking into the dust shoot Guide Illustrations on the Next Page Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 02 06 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 20 SETTING GUIDES continued The guide wheels are designed for up and down adjustment so when a groove is worn you can move it so that it will wear in a different location As the guide plates wear they should be moved closer together so that they do not allow the blade to move up and down The plates should be as tight on the blade as possible without inhibiting the blades movement Eventually you will have to replace worn guide wheels and plates You should always keep spare guide wheels and plates on hand Under normal use guide plates should last about 6 months if they are set properly If your guide plates are lasting significantly less than this you probably do not have your guides adjusted properly Upper Guide Plate Bolt Upper Guide Plate Guide Wheel Guide Wheel Bolt Guide Block Guide Bracket Front to Back Positioning Bolt Up amp Down Positioning Bolts Lockdown Bolt Tilt Adjusters Figure I Front of Guides Lower Guide Plate Figure H Back of Guides Baker Band Resaw Rev 1 0
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