LOGOSOL CH3 Multi Head Planer User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- LOGOSOL
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CH3 Multi Head Planer
USER MANUAL
ORIGINAL USER MANUAL.
0458-395-5502
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LOGOSOL CH3
Read through the user manual carefully and make sure you understand its
contents before using the equipment.
This user manual contains important safety instructions.
WARNING! Incorrect use can result in serious or fatal injuries to the operator
or others.
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THANKS FOR CHOOSING A LOGOSOL MACHINE!
We are very pleased that you have demonstrated your confidence in us by
purchasing this machine and we will do our utmost to meet your expectations.
LOGOSOL has been manufacturing wood processing equipment since 1989, and
during these years we have supplied approximately 100,000 machines to
satisfied customers all around the world. We are concerned with your safety
and ensuring that you achieve the best possible results with your machine. We
therefore recommend that you take the time to carefully read this user manual
before using the machine. Remember that the machine itself is only a part of
the value of the product. Much of the value is also to be found in the
expertise we pass on to you in the user manual. It would be a pity if that was
not utilised. We hope you will be thoroughly satisfied with your new machine.
Bengt-Olov Byström Founder, Logosol in Härnösand
LOGOSOL continuously develops its products. For this reason, we must reserve
the right to modify
the configuration and design of our products. Document: LOGOSOL CH3 User
Manual Manual, part no.: 0458-395-5502
Text: Mattias Byström, Robert Berglund, Martin Söderberg , Erik Svensson
Figures: Martin Söderberg, Anna Fossane Last revised: November 2022 © 2022
LOGOSOL, Härnösand Sweden
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General information
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Description of the machine
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Components
5
Safety instructions
6
Chip collection
8
Setting up
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Control panel
9
Component parts (in-feed table)
10
Assembly
12
Adjustment, in-feed table
16
Angle adjustment blocks
17
Side cutters
18
Top cutter
19
Planer adjustment
20
Setup
21
Maintenance instructions
28
Planing
29
Troubleshooting
32
Technical data
34
Wiring diagram
35
Machine declaration
36
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GENERAL INFORMATION
This user manual and instructions for accessories must be considered as part
of the machine and always be stored with the machine. They must also accompany
the machine if the machine is sold. The responsibility for ensuring that the
machine is operated correctly and safely lies with the person who uses it.
MACHINE DESCRIPTION
The CH3 is a planer that in one step, processes a workpiece on three sides.
The machine is enclosed in a stable and durable chassis made of 4-mm steel
plate. The planer table is made of laser-cut sheet metal, the slide for the
movable cutter is made of machine steel. The workpiece is fed, positioned
horizontally on the planer table, through the machine by 3 feed rollers and an
out-feed roller. The rollers are driven via a chain transmission with a
separate motor. The workpiece is controlled laterally with adjustable guides.
The machining is conducted with an top cutter that is suspended at both ends,
and two side cutters, which are fitted in the planer table. The cutters and
feed rollers are covered by a hinged safety hatch with windows. The safety
hatch is equipped with a safety switch. The switch is also connected to an in-
feed guard on the in-feed side. Each of the three cutters has a 100-mm
coupling for chip collection.
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COMPONENTS
LOGOSOL CH3
1 Chassis 2 Planer table 3 Adjustable side cutter 4 Feed motor 5 Horizontal
cutter 6 Fixed side cutter 7 Extension table 8 Junction box 9 Control box
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Front view:
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Top view:
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Rear:
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
KEY TO SYMBOLS
WARNING! This symbol means that you have to take particular care. It is always
accompanied by information on the specific risk.
ATTENTION. A warning comes after this symbol. Pay particular attention where
this symbol appears in the manual text.
For your own safety and the safety of others, do not use the machine without
first reading and understanding the entire contents of this user manual.
WARNING! Cutting knives: Careless use of the machine can result in potentially
fatal injuries. Planing knives are extremely sharp and dangerous.
Risk of cuts when handling planing knives. Planing knives and motor parts may
be hot after cutting. Always wear protective gloves (class 1) when working
with the planer or handling planing knives.
Always wear approved ear protection when working with the machine. Even brief
exposure to high frequency noise can damage your hearing. Always use
closefitting protective eyewear when working with the machine.
Always wear approved safety shoes with saw protection, steel caps and non-slip
soles when working with the machine.
Always wear full-length protective trousers when working with the machine or
handling planing knives. Never wear loose-fitting clothing, scarves,
necklaces, etc. that may get stuck in the machine when working. Tie back long
hair before working with the machine.
PLANER SAFETY EQUIPMENT
WARNING! Never use the machine with defective safety equipment.
The safety equipment must be checked and maintained.
Here is a description of the planer’s safety equipment, along with their
functions.
Protection on planer hatches. The planer hatches are equipped with safety
switches. The hatches must be fully closed before using the machine.
OPERATOR
WARNING! When operating the machine, approved personal protective equipment
must always be used.
Never use the machine if you are tired, have consumed alcohol or are taking
medicine that might affect your sight, judgment or control over your body
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USE
BEFORE EACH USE:
WARNING! Cutting knives: The planer can cause serious bodily injury if
improperly used
WARNING! Cutting knives: Never insert hands or knives into the machine during
operation.
WARNING! Risk of crushing. Never stand in the path of a board. The board can
be thrown back out of the machine. Chips, knots and steel fragments can also
be ejected at high speed.
WARNING! Never modify this machine so that it no longer conforms to the
original configuration. Use only LOGOSOL manufactured products or those
expressly approved by LOGOSOL for the purpose when adding extra equipment.
WARNING! Risk of ejection. Never stand in the path of a board. There is a risk
of the board being thrown back out of the machine. Knots, splinters or pieces
of metal can also be ejected at high speed.
Always stand to the side of the work table when operating.
The object fed into the machine must have a length of at least 600 mm to
prevent the workpiece from twisting between the feed rollers and getting stuck
in the machine.
Make sure that the machine has been properly assembled and maintained in line
with the assembly instructions and maintenance instructions in this user
manual.
Never work alone. Always make sure there is another adult within hearing
distance in case you need to call for help.
Check that:
· The operator is wearing the prescribed personal protective equipment.
· The prescribed maintenance has been carried out.
· The machine has been set up so that it is stable and has support along its
entire length.
· Everything on the planer is properly tightened and is in proper working
order.
· All the safety equipment on the machine is in place and in proper working
order.
Before starting the machine:
· Make sure that no one other than the operator is in the risk zone.
· Check that the cutters can rotate freely and that no knives or unattached
parts have been left in the machine.
· Check that all knobs, screws, nuts, bolts, guides, cutter wedges, cutters,
knives, protective covers, in-feed and out-feed tables, etc. are properly
tightened.
· Check that the feed rollers are turning in the right direction. If you stand
in the front of the machine the feed rollers should turn anti-clockwise so
they want to move the material through the machine. If the feed rollers are
turning the wrong direction, reverse the direction by turning the pins in the
contact with a flat screwdriver.
· Check that the cover is properly closed, that all chip couplings are fitted
and the chip extractor is switched on.
3M
6M RISKOMRÅDE
OPERATÖRSOMRÅDE 8M
3M
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CHIP COLLECTION
SETTING UP
The Logosol CH3 must be connected to a chip extractor with a capacity of at
least 2500 m3/h. Remember that you must have an air outlet in your chip
container (e.g. a fine net or filter if you have chip collection indoors).
Poor suction is often due to poor airflow from the chip container. If you are
working in a heated room, keep in mind that the collector will quickly cool
the room if the air is not returned. Fire risks and chip emissions associated
with chip collection must be taken into consideration.
Fire risk and chip emissions associated with chip collection.
Contact the local authorities for advice on the applicable local regulations.
Connect the chip hoses and secure them with hose clamps to both the planer and
the chip extractor. Use Flexi hose from Logosol for best results.
If you want to transport the chips a longer distance: Place the extractor near
the planer, so that the hoses are as short as possible. Collect the chips
through a sheet metal pipe that has lower airflow resistance.
Position the chip extractor so that its switch is easily accessible.
SETTING UP
· If the wheel set is not used, secure the machine with bolts through the
chassis holes.
· Make sure that there is sufficient free space on the in-feed and out-feed
sides for the longest boards to be planed and that there is space for
servicing and wood storage.
· Connect the chip hoses (3 pcs) and fasten them with hose clamps on both the
machine and the chip extractor.
· Suspend the power cable to the planer from the ceiling or protect it in
another way. Never step on the cable. The machine should be connected via an
earth leakage circuit breaker.
· Make sure that there is good lighting. There must be good general lighting.
Install a powerful light just above the machine. Make sure that there is no
risk of being blinded by the glare.
If the wheel set is mounted on the machine:
· Make sure the underlying surface is smooth and flat. Take measures to
counteract level differences or sloping floor surfaces to prevent
unpredictable machine movement due to gravity.
· The machine must not be used at temperatures below 0 ° C.
· The machine’s warning markings are there for your own and other’s safety.
Damaged or illegible labels must be replaced.
WARNING! The layout of the workplace is important for safety. Please note the
following:
Choose a location for the machine with a hard and flat surface. Set up the
machine on a flat surface with at least 5 m of free space around the machine
without obstacles.
Operation of the planer requires proper work lighting.
Moving the machine:
· The machine can be transported with a forklift or pallet mover. It must be
placed and secured on a EUR-pallet.
· A wheel set that is mounted under the machine is available as an accessory
from Logosol for moving the machine on flat and level surfaces.
Keep the workplace free of debris, pets, children, obstacles and anything else that may distract the operator.
Always have a hand-held, ABC type (min. 3 kg) fire extinguisher readily accessible at the workplace.
Always have a complete first aid kid accessible at the workplace.
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CONTROL PANEL
Below is an explanation of the function of various buttons on the control
panel.
1: Red: Stop 2: Red: Emergency stop. 3: Black: Start, right side cutter. 4:
Black: Start, left side cutter. 5: Black: Start, top cutter. 6: Black: Speed,
feed rollers. 7: Black: Start, feed rollers.
8: Control indicator: Power on
The red button (1) is the power switch for all motors. The red button (2) is
the emergency stop, and it stops all motors. When the emergency stop is
activated, the button must be turned a quarter turn for the machine to
restart. Next to the emergency stop is a light that indicates that the power
is on. The lower row of buttons starts the planer motors. Above each button is
a light, indicating that the respective motor is running.
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UPON DELIVERY
00-00081-div Box of tools CH3 NEU
7502-001-0701
2 x
Shims 30x42x0.1
7502-001-0702
2 x
Shims 30x42x0.2
7502-001-0703
2 x
7502-001-0705
2 x
Shims 30x42x0,3 Shims 30x42x0.5
7502-001-0710
2 x
4 x 7502-001-0720
03-03119
1 x
Shims 30x42x1 Shims 30x42x2 Adj. block
The machine comes with a knife and shim kit, as well as two infeed/outfeed tables with the following parts.
7202-001-0062
1 x
9999-000-8506
1 x
7202-001-0064
1 x
7202-001-0013
1 x
7502-001-0234
1 x
03-03064
1 x
Allen key 4mm Allen key 6mm Open-end spanner 10mm Open-end spanner 13mm Open- end spanner 30mm Spacer ring 5mm
SCREWS/BOLTS/NUTS/WASHERS
Definition of fasteners.
Guide pin Cross-head screw Slotted screw Locking screw Hex nut Flange nut Flat washer
Allen head screw
Allen screw (partially threaded)
Hex bolt
Hex bolt (partially threaded)
Flange screw
Flange screw (partially threaded)
Carriage bolt
ADDITIONAL SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in addition to those shown above to describe
part design.
Low
Tensilock
Lock
Recessed
DIMENSIONS/LENGTH
The dimensions of the fasteners are printed as a diameter dimension (M) ISO 68-1. This is followed by a length dimensions for bolts/screws; the dimension of a bolt/screw is the part of the bolt/ screw that disappears into the material in which it is mounted.
(Diameter) (Length)
M8
x
20
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01-00734
2 x M12x30
2 x 02-00459
4 x M12 4 x M6x10
2 x 03-03264
2 x 03-03346 2 x M6x30
2 x 03-02769
2 x M6x12 2 x M6x50
2 x 03-02770
x2
6 x M6
2 x 03-03266
3 x M8x16 3 x M8
4 x 03-03341
4 x 04-00425
01-00786
1 x 03-03332 1 x 03-03356 2 x M12x40 MF6S 2 x 03-03326
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UPON DELIVERY
The extension tables and the adjustment lever of the primary guide are not
mounted upon delivery.
ASSEMBLY
1
Remove both sides gable cover plates.
2
Remove the adjustment lever and in-feed fence by unscrewing the three
circled screws. Note that this will not
affect the calibration of the guide.
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3
Assemble the infeed table brackets as shown. Both sides of the table are
identical.
2 x 03-03346 2 x M6x30 1 x 03-03264 4 x M12
2 x 04-00425 2 x M12x30 2 x M6x12
6 x M6 2 x M6x50
4
Assemble the outfeed table brackets and angle adjustment blocks as
shown. Both sides of the table
are identical, except for the angle
adjustment blocks.
2 x 03-03346 2 x M6x30 1 x 03-03264 2 x M12 2 x 04-00425 1 x
03-03332
1 x 03-03356
2 x 03-03326 2 x M12x40 MF6S 2 x M6x12 6 x M6 2 x M6x50
If the angle adjustment blocks aren’t used, the outfeed table is assembled in
the same way as the infeed table according to section 3. Then the screws and
washers below are also used, these will otherwise be left over.
2 x M12x30
2 x M12
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5
Mount the bracket for the extension tables on the underside
of the planer table. Repeat on the
other side of the planer table.
6 x M8x16 6 x M8
6
Install the height adjustment plates (4pcs). One on each side of
each bracket. Do not tighten the
screws.
8 x M6x10
7
Refit the gable cover plates on
both sides.
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8
Pull out the height adjustment plates to the maximum (1) and then hang on
the tables in the brackets (2).
Repeat the steps on the other side.
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Attach the adjustment lever and refit the in-feed fence.
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ADJUSTMENT
Attachment side adjustment
For optimal precision of the planed workpiece, the infeed table must be
adjusted before use. Start by adjusting the height of the table so that it
matches the lateral and vertical angles of the planer table.
Height adjustment
Slide in the height adjustment plates (1) and then turn it (2) until the
correct height is reached. Then tighten the two flange screws (3). Repeat the
same steps on both sides of the extension table. Use a straight-edge placed on
the planer table and use this as a reference in adjusting the height of the
table.
Angle adjustment
Once the table height has been adjusted, it is time to adjust the angle of the
table. Use a straight-edge placed on the planer table, then adjust the angle
of the extension tables with the adjusting screws so that the angle matches
the straight-edge.
1 2
3
3
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ANGLE ADJUSTMENT BLOCKS
Risk of planer snipe
When the end of the workpiece leaves the last feed roller (before the
horizontal cutter), there is a risk that it will rotate up towards the cutter,
which may result in planer snipe. This is especially true when working with
thin or soft workpieces. To counteract this phenomenon, you can use the angle
adjustment blocks on the outfeed table as shown below.
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Use of angle adjustment blocks
The angle adjustment blocks are used to angle the outfeed table upwards. By
rotating the blocks in four different positions, the angular position of the
feeding table is adjusted to the desired position. Be sure to place both
blocks in the same position on both sides of the table.
Normal position (flat) I: Small positive angle
II: Larger positive angle III: Maximum positive angle
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SIDE CUTTERS
D A
B
Knife replacement
Loosen the locking screw (B) with a 4 mm Allen key and remove the chip breaker
(D). Now remove the knife (E). Insert a new knife and securely tighten the
locking screws.
Make sure you turn the knives in the right direction when mounting them in the
cutter. The edge must face the chip breaker.
Check that there is no risk of the chip plates before the movable cutter being
bent in towards the cutter of the unplaned edge of the workpiece. Pay special
attention with workpieces of varying widths.
Make sure that the cutter can rotate freely.
When mounting the side cutter, shims must be placed on top of the cutter to
reach a height so that the nut can compress the joint. The protective plate
must be positioned above the shims; see the figure.
E
Before opening the safety hatch on the planer, make sure that the power is off
and that the cutters are not rotating. Wear protective gloves, especially when
loosening tight-fitting bolts/screws or when tightening bolts/screws (see
Warning precautions). Pay special attention to the planer knives. It is very
easy to cut yourself even with a light touch.
The spindles are 30 mm in diameter, which is a standard dimension. On
delivery, the planer is equipped with two universal cutters with planing
knives, which can easily be replaced with moulding knives. For safety reasons,
the cutters work with counter-planing (the workpiece is fed against the
cutting movement of the planer). This entails that the locking nut and the
spindle on the movable side cutter must be left-threaded.
After mounting the side cutters:
Check that no knives have been left in the machine.
Check that all screws/bolts are securely tightened.
Check that the cutters can rotate freely before closing the safety hatch.
Keep in mind the warning precautions on pages 45.
DISASSEMBLY
Loosen the nut on the spindle with a 30 mm spanner and an adjustable spanner.
Unscrew the nut and lift off the cutter and any spacer rings under the cutter.
Tip: The side cutter nuts are loosened by turning in the same direction that
their cutters rotate.
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TOP CUTTER
Before opening the safety hatch on the planer, make sure that the power is off
and that the cutters are not rotating. Wear protective gloves, especially when
loosening tight-fitting bolts/screws or when tightening bolts/screws (see
Safety precautions). Pay special attention to the planer knives. It is very
easy to cut yourself even with a light touch.
The top cutter is fitted in the chassis and suspended at both ends. Two planer
knives are mounted in two of the top cutter’s keyways on delivery. Two
additional planer knives, or moulding knives, can be mounted in the two empty
keyways.
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MOUNTING PLANING KNIVES
Mounting moulding knives in the top cutter n the two keyways without planing
knives, moulding knives of different sizes and shapes can be mounted. Wedge
and moulding knife assembly: Insert the wedge and moulding knife into the
cutter where the keyway widens. Check that the wedge is at the bottom of the
milled slot in the cutter.
0
Secure the knife by firmly unscrewing the locking screw on the back of the
wedge.
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TOP CUTTER
Adjust the planing knives so that they reach the same level and have a one
millimetre protrusion. This is most easily done using Logosol’s aluminium
adjustment block. Slightly loosen the locking screws on the wedge, and slide
the adjustment block over the knife. Adjust the knife up or down with the
adjusting screws until the knife touches the block when it is moved over the
knife. (The planer knives protrusion can also be adjusted with Logosol’s
magnetic setting for the top cutter.
Securely tighten the planing knives using the locking screws on the wedge when
the adjustment is complete.Then screw the adjustment screws all the way down.
When the cutter’s bearing housing has been adjusted, or when planer knives
degree of removal has changed, the position of the rotating scale must be
calibrated. The indicator on the height scale on the front of the machine may
also need to be adjusted.
Planer knife adjustment screws
After adjusting or replacing planer knives: Check that no knives have been
left in the machine. Check that all screws/bolts are securely tightened. Check
that the cutters can rotate freely before closing the safety hatch.
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TOP CUTTER
Adjustment of top cutter depth of cut
How much material the top cutter removes is set with the crank at the left
corner of the planer. This crank raises or lowers the planer table in the
machine via a chain transmission. A full turn on the circular scale is equal
to 4 mm. Set the scale on the front of the machine, which shows the desired
thickness of the workpiece. The scale can be calibrated based on the top
cutter by sliding the magnetic scale. There is also a circular precision scale
at the crank. This scale can also be calibrated. Loosen the allen screw
slightly and turn it to the correct position. Lock it down again with the
Allen screw.
Always position the table upwards to reduce any play in threaded rods. If the
table is to be lowered, lower half a turn too far and then raise to the
correct position.
The lifting chain that raises and lower the planer table must be sufficently
tight so that it does not misalign or pluck over. The mechanism is located
under the planer table on the out-feed side. The tension is set with a nut in
the chassis under the planer table on the out-feed side.
Do not adjust the chain tensioning while raising or lowering the planer table, as incorrect tensioning can cause the chain to disengage.
X
X
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PLANER ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT! To ensure good precision of the finished workpiece, it is important
to adjust the guides before starting the machine to produce satisfactory
results. Carefully follow the adjustment sequence!
IN-FEED FENCE ADJUSTMENT
1
Start by adjusting the angle of the guide on the in-feed side, using a
straight-edge placed against the guide. Now position the guide perpendicular
to the opening of the movable side cutter in the planer table. The adjusting
screw for the guide is located on the underside of the planer table. Now
adjust the depth of the guide so that the movement of the straight edge when
rotating the cutter corresponds to approximately 3 mm. When this position has
been found, lock the guide position with the screws.
OUT-FEED FENCE ADJUSTMENT
Place the straight-edge against the guide on the in-feed side. Now rotate the
fixed cutterhead so that nothing associated with the cutter touches the
straight-edge. Now adjust the inner guide after the straight-edge so that it
runs along the entire surface.
90 3mm
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SETUP
SETUP
When using the CH3, you must setup the machine before starting it. This guide
is general and describes the procedure for most setups.
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IMPORTANT! it is important to setup the machine accurately. Always run a test
piece to make sure that the setup provides a satisfactory result or if you
have to make any adjustments. Carefully follow the adjustment sequence!
DETERMINE THE SHAPE OF THE FINISHED WORKPIECE
Work is greatly facilitated if you have taken the time before starting to
prepare a drawing of the finished workpiece that you intend to produce. This
also facilitates communication with Logosol if you need to buy new moulding
knives.
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SETUP
MOUNTING KNIVES IN SIDE CUTTERS
Install the moulding knife that matches the setup drawing in the side cutters;
see section on side cutters.
ADJUST HOW MUCH MATERIAL THAT IS REMOVED ON THE FIXED SIDE CUTTER
Set the depth with the in-feed fence; a good basic measurement for how much
material that is removed by the fixed side cutter is 2 mm from the smallest
outer diameter.
2mm
FIND THE “0” POSITION OF THE WORKPIECE IN THE TOP CUTTER
Use a straight-edge positioned from the out-feed
fence up to the top cutter; this point where the straight-edge meets the top cutter is the inner edge
0
of the finished workpiece
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SETUP
MOUNT PLANING KNIVES AND ANY MOULDING KNIVES IN THE TOP CUTTER Mount planing
knives and any moulding knives in the top cutter. Use the measured “0” to
position the moulding knives in the top cutter.
EXAMPLE: This example shows the placement of moulding knife to produce a
radius on the fixed side cutter side. The moulding knife is then placed so
that the beginning of the radius touches the measured “0” point on the cutter.
SEE THE TOP CUTTER SECTION.
SETTING THE HEIGHT SCALE Adjust the height of the finished workpiece with the
crank on the in-feed side. To attain good precision for the finished
workpiece, it is advisable that the height adjustment on the table ends with
an upward movement. Now run a test piece to double-check the measurement. If
needed, recalibrate the scales.
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X X
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SETUP
SIDE CUTTER SETUP
0
Once you know the final measurements of the workpiece, it’s time to set up the
side cutters. When the drawing is to be used for setting up the planer, the
planer table is regarded as “0” for the finished workpiece.
The spindles on which the side cutters are mounted are pre-set so that the distance to “0” is 20 mm. This means that the centre line of the mounted knife will be level with the planer table if no shims are mounted on the spindle.
20mm
Based on the moulding drawing, the side cutters must be positioned according to the height of the finished workpiece. For most setups, you want to place the centre line of the planer knife at the middle of the finished workpiece.
20mm
To describe the vertical setup, we start from a finished workpiece that is to
be 20 mm; the centre line of this is then half the measurement (10 mm). This
means that the cutter body must
be shimmed up 10 mm to place the centre line 10mm
of the planer knife at the centre of the finished workpiece. This principle
works with all setups where the centre of the knife is to be placed at the
centre of the finished workpiece.
Once the fixed cutter is positioned, just place the same shims under the
movable cutter so that they end up at the same height.
10mm
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10mm 10mm
SETUP
SETTING THE FINISHED WIDTH WITH THE ADJUSTABLE SIDE CUTTER
Carefully set how much material that is removed by the adjustable side cutter
using the smallest outer diameter as a reference against the out-feed fence.
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SETTING THE WIDTH SCALE Movement of the side cutter is 4 mm per revolution;
the scale is divided into 0.5 mm steps. Adjust the scale by running a test
piece. If the test piece is, for example, 16.5 mm, the scale shall be set to
0.5. Once the scale is adjusted, it is locked with a locking screw as shown in
the figure.
PRESSURE MARKS FROM FEED ROLLERS
In some situations, pressure marks can appear on the surface of the finished
board. These are usually related to the pre-tensioning of the feed roller
springs. If pressure marks appear on one side of the workpiece, try adjusting
the spring tension as shown to correct the problem.
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
The periodic maintenace of the machine that is expected to be performed by the
operator is described in this section. Be sure to follow the specified
maintenance intervals, as this is the basis for good function of the planer.
WARNING! Risk of serious injury:
Before performing service and maintenance on the machine: Make sure that the
powercord is disconnected from the machine.
WARNING! Lacerations:
Planer knives are extremely sharp and there is a risk of cuts even with a
light touch; always use gloves when working inside the machine.
Risk of serious injury if maintenance is neglected.
The CH3 is easy to maintain, as it is largely rust protected. All cutter
bearings and motors are completely maintenance-free. Required maintenance is
specified below.
Make sure that the power is off before opening the planer’s safety hatch or
removing any protective cover.
Tip: It is advisable to use compressed air to blow the machine clean every
time you open the safety hatch on the machine.
When using the machine: Clean the machine from wood chips. In particular,
check that wood chips have not accumulated under the machine.This can in that
case prevent the motors from cooling and lead to motor failure or, in the
worst case, fire. Check that all chip couplings are connected to the chip
extractor.
Check that all feed rollers can move vertically.
The table should be regularly cleaned and treated with lubricant, e.g. low
viscosity oil or wax. Logosol’s lubricant is especially made for woodworking
machines. Avoid getting lubricant on the feed rollers.
After each use: Clean the machine from wood chips. Also check chip couplings
and hoses. Remove chips that have accumulated under the machine.
Clean the cutter and feed rollers from resin and packed wood chips with
mineral spirits.
Check that wood chips have not accumulated behind the top cutter´s right
bearing housing. In this is the case, clean with a flat tool, e.g. a steel
ruler.
Check that wood chips are not packed into the springs under the bearing
housing of the feed rollers.
Clean the table and treat it with lubricant.
Clean and lubricate the three pressure rollers so that they move freely.
Check belt tensions.Check that all screws/bolts and bolted joints are secure.
Check that all cables and connections are in good condition.
Check the function of the lights by pressing the emergency stop and then the
power start button.
Wood chips can be packed under the sprung bearings of the feed rollers, which
would impair feed and increase the risk of ejections.
Make sure that the following parts are well lubricated. ISO VG 68 chain oil is
recommended: The feed rollers’ bearings and spring function. Trapezoidal
threaded rods, chain and gears for height adjustment of the table. (Also check
chain tension)
The slide for the movable cutter.
The chain transmission for the feed rollers.
Cutter knives, spacers, pressure rollers and side rollers.
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MAINTENANCE
If the movable cutter is in the same position for an extended period (e.g.,
due to longer series of the same panel) it can rust. Set the cutter to its
maximum position and minimum position at some point each month and lubricate
the crank’s threaded rod and the slot’s rods.
If the machine is not used for a longer period of time:
Disconnect the power.
Carefully clean the entire machine and perform the same maintenance as after
each work session.
Do not forget the lubrication points.
Remove cutter knives, cutter wedges and pressure rollers. Store these well-
lubricated and at room temperature.
Other: The out-feed roller, i.e. the rubber roller, wears and must be replaced
when its function is affected by wear. Signs of wear may be increased presence
of out-feed marks or boards not being fed out from the machine.
PLANING
Planing
A moulding planer does not straighten the board, it only sizes and moulds the
workpiece. The processing part of the machine must therefore be built as short
as possible to avoid truing action. Panels and mouldings are not normally
straightened. A surface planer makes the sides of the workpiece straight but
does not size. A surface planer must have long tables that guide the workpiece
directly over the cutter. The board must thereafter be run through a planer,
sizing planer or moulding planer to get the right dimensions in width and
height. Normally only shorter pieces are straightened for furniture joinery or
window manufacturing, for example. These two types of planers should not be
confused. They each have a function that is important in itself.
Wood
Wood shrinks when it dries. Most shrinkage occurs when the wood dries from 25%
humidity to 10%. To attain a good surface, you should not plane wood that has
higher humidity than 20%, and that is about as dry as wood can become by
outdoor drying. Ideally, the wood should therefore be stored indoors before
planing. Along the length of a board, along the fibres, wood shrinks very
little. In most cases it is not something you need to take into account. Along
the annual rings the wood shrinks by about 8%, and across the annual rings by
about 5%. So it is better with vertical annual rings in the boards. Boards
buckle and crack over time. To avoid problems with this as much as possible,
the wood should in
most cases be turned so that the core side becomes the visible surface.
Results Hard materials provide a better surface than soft ones. Small
impressions, similar to light small flames, are due to wood chips that settle
around the edge and are pressed into the wood. This phenomenon increases when
the knives lose sharpness. If the cutter marks are visible in the planed wood,
it is usually either because the knives are not adjusted to the same height or
because the workpiece is not pressed hard enough against the table or the
guide during processing. An excessively high feed rate can also result in
visible cutter marks. Keep the feed rollers clean of wood chips. The out-feed
roller is especially important because wood chips stuck to it can otherwise
make marks in the planed surface.
How do you find out about the knife material? If you want to test a knife, you
can hold it for a moment against a rotating grinding wheel. If there are many
white sparks, the steel is soft. If there are a few red sparks, the material
is hard. Compare with a knife of a known material, such as a Logosol HSS
knife.
Edge angle Logosol’s planer knives have a 38 degree angle on the knives and 20
degrees in the cutter. Some claim that a sharper angle is better suited to
hardwoods. This cannot be considered as proven. A sharper edge angle, on the
other hand, produces a poorer planing surface.
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PLANING
Planing tips
· You can experiment with adjusting the pressure on the feed rollers. If you
lower the table, you can easily access the springs supporting the nuts. Note
the default setting before you start turning so that you can easily find your
way back to the default setting. Normally the springs should be tightened
harder on the side of the fixed cutter, especially if narrow workpieces are
planed. The feed roller must balance on, i.e. stand horizontally over, the
workpiece and not apply more pressure on either side.
· Never run the planer without starting the chip extractor. Wood chips quickly
clog couplings and hoses. Always adjust all chip transporters. Otherwise, the
entire planer will be filled with wood chips, consequently producing poor
results.
· If you have a board that is very incorrectly sawn, or if for some other
reason you want to remove a lot of wood, adjust the planer so that it only
takes as much as it can handle. Run the board through the planer several times
until you can set the correct dimension. This technique cannot be used if
moulding knives are mounted in the top cutter.
· Try to avoid overly warped wood; it does not get much straighter because you
plane it. However, there are no major problems with planing warped or skewed
wood.
SAFETY SWITCH
The planer is equipped with a safety switch, which is located at the front
left corner of the lid. The safety switch cuts the power to all motors if the
lid is opened during operation or if a work piece, which is thicker than the
maximum depth of cut of the horizontal cutter, is inserted.
If the safety switch has engaged due to an attempt to feed in a workpiece that
is too thick, the switch is
“reset” by opening the safety hatch and removing the workpiece. The switch
then automatically springs back to the original position and the machine can
be restarted after the hatch has been properly closed again.
ATTENTION! Do not try to force the safety switch back to its original position
while the hatch is still closed. You risk damaging the safety switch.
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PLANING
· Set the side fences precisely. The out-feed fence must be at the exact level
of the fixed side cutter´s outer diameter. The in-feed and out-feed fence must
be parallel and set so the boards are fed slightly obliquely (Towards the left
approximately 5mm in total) This entails that boards will be presssed against
the feed roller guides.
· If larger quantities of a moulding are to be planed, there is an extra
locking screw to secure the movable cutter. The locking screw is countersunk
in a hole at the top of the slide.
· In-feed and out-feed table. Make sure that they are mounted at exactly the
same height and angle as the planer table.
· obliquely; moreover, there will be deeper marks caused by the roller
grooves. Balancing the feed rollers is especially important when planing
narrow workpieces.
· If the knives in the top cutter are adjusted outward too much, the last feed
roller will not engage. Recommended protrusion is 1 mm.
· There will be lots of wood chips. If you want to blow the wood chips out of
heated room, construct a chip chamber so that the warm air can be recovered.
Otherwise the room will quickly cool down.
To save a setup
· If you want to retain a rough-sawn surface on the board, for e.g. for
cladding so it can be painted, this side is turned downwards against the
planer table.
· The compression springs of the feed rollers must be adjusted so that the
feed rollers balance on the workpiece. If the feed rollers are positioned
obliquely over the workpiece, they can pull
If you are making a moulding that you know you will be making again later, it can be wise to take a few steps before tearing down the setup so as to be able to quickly set up the machine to make the same moulding on a later occasion.
- Save an approximately 0.5 m long piece of the
planed moulding. 2. Store the spacers together with the knives for the
right and left cutters. 3. Note the setting on the table height scale as well
as the rotating scale on the height adjustment crank’s position, i.e. note exactly at which height the planer table is set. Also measure the planed moulding. Note the dimensions of the saved moulding piece.
Quick setup:
1. Position the side cutters with the moulding knives and their associated
spacers.
2. Set the in-feed and out-feed fences with a setting ruler.
3. Insert the saved moulding piece into the planer and align the side cutter
with the moulding.
4. Make sure that the moulding piece rests against the out-feed fence and
slide it under the top horizontal cutter. Raise the planer table so that the
planer knife touches the moulding piece. Slide the moulding knives into the
top cutter and place them laterally so that they fit into the moulding piece.
5. Fine-tune the height adjustment of the table with the rotating scale
according to the notes on the moulding piece.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Lines along the edges of the moulding knives.
The planer knife planes down the moulding’s highest points.
The width of the board changes during processing.
Poor surface along the left side of the workpiece. Thin lines that are higher
than the rest of the surface on the planed workpiece.
Chips are ejected from the workpiece at the movable side cutter.
Possible cause
Action
1. The planer knives are set to remove to little material.
2. The moulding knives have been incorrectly sharpened.
1. Adjust planer knife removal with Logosol’s adjustment block or with
magnetic adjustment for the top cutter to 1 mm or, if necessary, a few tenths
of a millimetre more.
2. Grind the moulding knives so that their edges are below the level of the
planer knives, or use adjustable moulding knife wedges and position the
moulding knives correctly against the planing knives.
1. The planer knives are set to remove to much material.
2. The moulding knives have been incorrectly sharpened.
1. Adjust planer knife removal with Logosol’s adjustment block or with
Logosol’s magnetic setting for the top cutter to 1 mm or a few tenths of a
millimetre less.
2. Use Logosol’s adjustable moulding knife wedges and position the moulding
knives correctly against the planer knives.
1. The workpiece moves away 1. The outfeed fence are incorrectly
from either the in-feed or out-
set. Adjust the in/outfeed fences
feed fence.
correctly.
2. The locking screw of the
2. Tighten the screw before planing.
movable cutter is not
3. Adjust the spring mechanism of
tightened.
the pressure plates.
3. Pressure plates, spring
4. Choose a wider workpiece or
mechanism jams.
reduce the set width.
4. The workpiece is too small for 5. Reduce the feed speed or reduce
the set planer dimensions.
removal of the fixed side cutters.
5. Excessive removal at the
fixed side cutter.
1. The movable cutter’s locking 1. Tighten the screw before planing. screw is not tightened.
1. The planer knives have had small marks due to grains of sand, gravel, etc.
2. Move one of the planer knives approximately 1 mm and secure again. In this case, the planer knives slightly overlap each other and the lines can disappear. If the problem persists, the knives need to be sharpened.
1. Too much removal.
1. Sizing plane the workpiece before final processing.
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2. MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
Problem
None of the machine’s motors can be started.
Possible cause
1. The hatch is not properly closed.
2. The emergency stop button is pressed.
3. The machine is not receiving power.
4. A motor is overheated. 5. Fault in the machine’s
electrical system. 6. A fuse has tripped in the
planer’s junction box. 7. Chips have been packed
into the safety hatch’s safety switch.
Action
1. Firmly tighten the hatch knob. A faint click can be heard when the safety
switch engages.
2. Reset the emergency stop button by pulling it outwards.
3. Check the earth leakage circuit breaker, the fuses in the building and the
power cord.
4. Wait until the motor overheating protection automatically resets.
5. The electrical system may only be opened by a qualified electrician: First
check the locking circuit. This includes among other things, the emergency
stop button and the overheating protection on the terminal block of each
motor.
The workpiece is incorrectly fed 1. Chips and resin have been 1. Clean the feed rollers.
through the planer or not at all.
packed into the grooves of the 2. Increase the feed pressure and
feed rollers and onto the out-
check that the rollers balance
feed roller.
horizontally over the workpiece.
2. The pressure from the feed 3. Clean the bearing housings
rollers is too low.
of the feed rollers, being sure
3. The vertical movement of the
to check the space under the
feed rollers is hindered by
movable part of the bearing
wood chips that have been
housing. Remove wood chips
stuck in the bearing housing
stuck in the feed roller springs.
of the feed rollers or in the
4. Remove wood chips and
springs below them.
increase the air flow in the top
4. Wood chips have been
cutter´s chip extractor.
packed around the top
5. Clean the table and lubricate it
horizontal cutter.
with Logosol’s planing lubricant
5. There is resin or rust on the 6. Check the gear locking screws
planer table.
and tighten them against the flat
6. One or more of the gears in
surface of the shaft.
the feed chain transmission
have loosened from the shaft.
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TECHNICAL DATA
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT Length
Height Width Weight
1100 mm (2610 mm with extension tables 1132 mm 743 mm 280 kg
CUTTER 2/3 VERTICAL CUTTER Spindle diameter Max. cutter height* Max. tool diameter Power RPM Max., moulding protrusion
30 mm 40 mm 140 mm 1.5 kW 3000 RPM 23 mm
DIMENSIONS As planer Max. width Height
205 mm 10 to 70 mm
CUTTER 1 HORIZONTAL CUTTER
Diameter
72 mm
Width
300 mm
Power
3 kW
RPM
7200 RPM
FEED 0.22/0.3 kW motor via a chain transmission with approx. 6 m/min. Feed
rate position 1: 3m/min Feed rate position 2: 6m/min
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Electrical system CEE 16A 400V 50Hz three-phase (alt. 230V
three-phase 16A) Enclosure class IP54.
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WIRING DIAGRAM
0/1 H.B L1 L2 L3
PE
1
K1
3
5
13
a1
1
3
5
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a1
1
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a1
1
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5
13
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K2
K3
K4
2
4
6
14
a2
2
4
6
14
a2
2
4
6
14
a2
2
4
6
14
a2
1
3
5
13
a1
K5
2
4
6
14
a2
HJLPBLOCK ENDAST VID DAHLANDERKOPPLAD MOTOR
SKILDA LINDNINGAR = EJ HJLPBLOCK
F1 1 amp
TR 400/24V
U1 V1 W1
HOR.KUTTER MOTOR
Pe
3 PH.
F1 1 amp
T.V.
N.S.
TILL
T.V.
1
HOR.KUTT
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U1 V1 W1
VN.KUTTER MOTOR
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START KUTTER ZB5AA131/ZB5AZ101 LEDLAMPA XB7EV05MP 230 V
MK 7×1,5mm2
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DATE
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Declaration of Conformity
In accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex 2A Logosol AB, Fiskaregatan 2,
S-871 33 Härnösand, Sweden Tel. +46 611 18285, hereby certifies that Planer
Logosol CH3
has been manufactured in conformity with: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, EMC
Directive 2014/30/EU and has been manufactured in conformity with the
following harmonised standards: EN ISO 12100:2010, EN ISO 19085-1:2021, EN
60204-1:2018
Härnösand 2022-12-07
CEO Fredrik Forsberg
Declaration of conformity
Logosol AB, Fiskaregatan 2, SE-871 33 Härnösand, Sweden
hereby declares that Logosol CH3
has been manufactured in conformity with: Supply of Machinery (Safety)
Regulations 2008
and has been manufactured in conformity with the following harmonised
standards: BS EN ISO 12100:2010, BS EN ISO 19085-1:2021, BS EN 60204-1:2018
Härnösand 2022-12-07
Fredrik Forssberg, CEO