Setup & Operation
Power Feed Operation
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2.15 Power Feed Operation
HINT: To get a straight cut in the first part of the board, feed the blade into the log at a slow speed.
This stops the blade from flexing and dipping up or down. Use a slow speed until the whole width of
the blade has entered the cut. Then increase the feed rate as desired. Maximum feed rate varies
with width and hardness of the wood. Over-feeding results in blade and drive belt wear and also
produces a wavy cut.
CAUTION! Be sure to stop the blade when returning the saw head.
This will not only prevent the blade from being pulled off and ruined
by a wood sliver, but also will increase the life of the blade.
HINT: Try to stop the blade while the heel of the blade is still in the log. Then bring the saw head
back without adjusting the blade up. This lets you keep the blade at the current height setting so
you can make the next blade height adjustment more quickly.
The power feed system includes an electric motor with a gear which moves the saw head with
a chain. The speed at which the saw head travels forward is adjusted with the feed rate switch.
See Figure 2-15.
Feed Rate Adjustment
The feed rate switch controls the speed at which the saw head travels forward. Turn the switch
right to increase the speed; turn it left to reduce the speed. The speed at which the saw head
returns is constant.
FIG. 2-2
LX_Oper_010
LX100S3EH11S_Oper_Manual
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Saw Head
Forward
Saw Head
Reverse
Feed Rate Switch
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