LORTONE LSS-14P Slab Saw User Guide

: June 17, 2024
: LORTONE

Table of Contents

LORTONE LSS-14P Slab Saw
SETUP
INSTALLATION
CLEANING MAINTENANCE
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LORTONE LSS-14P Slab Saw

LORTONE-LSS-14P-Slab-Saw-PRODUCT

The LSS-14P is a quiet, clean 14” slab saw in a compact bench-top design. Equipped with a fast, powerful screw-feed and a 5-1/2” capacity vise. Properly set up, operated and maintained, the Panther will cut rock at twice the speed of standard screw-feed saws. Oil coolant required.

14” Blade for Larger Cuts
Bench-Top Design
Fast Power Screw-Feed
Sturdy Welded Steel Frame Won’t Crack or Warp
Built-in Blade Sharpener
Hinged Hood with Tempered Glass Window

SETUP

Check to make sure you have received the following parts:
- (1) LSS14-P Saw
- (1) Belt Guard with mounting screws
- (1) Drive Belt
- (1) Accessory Package Containing:
- (4) Motor Mounting Bolts with Nuts and Washers
- (2) Motor Mount Attachment Screws
- (2) Adjusting Bolts with Nuts and Caps
- (1) 3” x 5/8” Motor Pulley
- (1) Operators Manual and Warranty Card (1) 14” Diamond Blade
- (1) 1/2 HP Drive Motor
  Note: The motor for this unit is shipped separately.
Remove the saw from its packing and place on a sturdy, ﬂat, level surface.

IMPORTANT

Read the following instructions before assembly or use. Failure to follow instructions can result in damage to the machine or injury to the operator.

INSTALLATION

MOTOR INSTALLATION

Secure motor to motor mount with bolts provided.
Install adjustment bolts in motor mount as shown and attach motor to saw frame.
Place motor pulley on the motor shaft. Tighten set screw securely.
Install belt and adjust motor to obtain correct belt alignment and tension.
Do not over-tighten the belt as this can lead to excessive noise and premature bearing wear.

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BELT GUARD INSTALLATION

Place belt guard over the belt, motor pulley, and frame.
Install the two mounting screws, and tighten securely.

SLAB CATCHER

Loosen hold-down screws and adjust slab catcher to clear blade by 1/8”.

BLADE SHARPENER

Loosen set screw on blade sharpener handle.
Rotate handle until it is straight up and tighten set screw securely.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Make sure all Switches on the Motor and Control Box are in the OFF position
Make sure the hood is closed.
Plug the Motor Cord into the outlet on the Control Box.
Plug the Saw Power Cord into a grounded outlet

COOLANT

We recommend LORTONE Cutting Oil #086-010 for optimal results.
Use a neutral petroleum base oil with a high ï¬‚ash point and no additives.
Add approximately 2 gallons of coolant until the bottom 1/4-1/ of the blade is covered.

CAUTION

DO NOT run saw without proper coolant. DO NOT use Kerosene or other ﬂammable solvents. DO Not use water or water-soluble oils. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to machine or serious injury to operator. Use of these coolants will void the warranty.

BLADE CARE & DRESSING

Clamp a Blade Dressing Stick in the vise. With the hood closed and the saw running, lightly pull the blade sharpener handle forward. Repeat as needed.
Dress the blade frequently. Dull or glazed blades will quickly dish or warp.
Note: Dished or warped blades are not covered under warranty.
YOU MUST DRESS THE BLADE PRIOR TO INITIAL USE.
This removes the protective paint from the cutting edge of the blade.

OPERATION

Make sure all Switches on the Control Box are in the “OFF” position (toward saw) before opening the hood.
Clamp material securely in vise. Check for looseness of the material and re-tighten if necessary.
Adjust cross feed and hand tighten the carriage lock screw #488-056. See Fig A.
Check to be sure that material will clear the arbor shaft cover and the blade ﬂanges.
To release carriage, pull half nut lever toward control box. Slide the carriage to desired position and release the half nut lever. Make sure the lever is fully engaged.
Adjust shutoff chain #447-001 for desired length of cut.

To Start Saw:

Note: The “Power” switch operates the motor and supplies power to the “Feed” switch. The “Feed” switch operates the feed motor only and will not work with the “Power” switch in the off position.
Close the hood and make sure both switches are in the “OFF” position.
Turn the “Power” switch to the “ON” position to start blade rotation.
To start power feed, turn the “Feed” switch to “ON” position.

CAUTION

Do not operate saw with Hood open. Turn off both switches and unplug saw prior to opening hood.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury.

While Cutting: IMPORTANT- DO NOT LEAVE SAW UNATTENDED

Listen for changes in operating noise. Sudden changes can indicate damaged material or blade.
Overheating of the main motor can result in tripping of the safety overload protector.
Note: Tripping the safety overload protector does not shut off the power feed. To prevent blade & saw damage, IMMEDIATELY turn off both the “Power” & “Feed” switches. Inspect the machine and blade for damage and correct any problems before continuing. When cool, press the red
reset button on the drive motor to reset the protector.

At End of Cut:

Push both switches toward saw to the “OFF” position before opening the hood.
Remove the cut slab. Inspect the remaining material to make sure it is secure in the vise.
Loosen the carriage lock screw and advance the carriage by turning the cross-feed wheel.
Each turn advances the cross-feed carriage approximately 1/16 inch (.062).

LORTON, Inc. • 12130 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, WA 98275 U.S.A

Phone: 425-493-1600
www.lortone.com

CLEANING MAINTENANCE

The saw should be cleaned periodically when sediment builds up to a depth of 1/4”.
Unbolt the saw case from the coolant pan and lift out the case.
Empty the coolant pan and wipe the sludge from the case and power the feed screw.
Re-install the case in the coolant pan, attach bolts and add clean and/or ﬁltered oil.

Model LSS-14P Parts List

Item / Description

119-001 Cross Feed Handle Assy.
053-001 Feed Rod
053-004 Bracket, Bearing
053-010 Vise Top Plate
053-011 Vise Top Pad
053-012 Slab Catcher
053-013 Arbor Cover
053-014 Motor Mount
053-016 Carriage Way
053-047 Window Key Rubber
053-048 Window Rubber Seal
053-109 Control Box (Box Only)
053-106 Belt Guard
054-007 Cross Feed Bolt
481-081 Wing Nut
058-108 Arbor Shaft with fixed Flange
058-005 Channel, Carriage
058-006 Shaft, Cross Feed
053-009 Vise Bottom Plate
058-010 Spring Arm
058-014 Vise Handle
058-016 Sharpener Shaft
058-017 Vise Bottom Pad
058-020 Feed Rod Coupling
058-022 Power Feed Support
058-030 3” Sharpener Vise Bolt
058-032 3-1/2” Sharpener Vise Bolt
058-034 Sharpener Vise Bottom
058-036 Sharpener Vise Top
058-100 Hood
058-101 Case
058-102 Vise Carriage (Frame Only)
058-104 Coolant Pan
058-126 Complete Control Box
209-003 Foot
058-107 Half Nut
481-057 Arbor Nut
058-028 3” Flange
215-003 Set Collar
215-009 Set Collar
215-002 Carriage Collar
200-005 Carriage Bearing
200-006 Arbor Bearing
201-012 Feed Rod Bearing
203-001 Bearing
204-001 Bearing Strap
205-010 Felt Washer
206-031 Retaining Ring
210-041 Belt (4L370)
211-019 Motor Pulley (3”x5/8”)
211-031 Arbor Pulley (4”x3/4”)
213-002 Spring
213-014 Extension Spring
213-016 Compression Spring
215-005 Set Collar
260-001 Window
290-001 Hood Handle
290-012 Hood Brace
290-016 Knob
301-060 Power Feed Motor, 110V
301-061 Power Feed Motor, 220V (International)
304-012 Switch
304-013 Switch Hex Nut
304-014 Switch Lock Washer (not shown)
305-002 Receptacle
320-004 Strain Relief
350-002 Cord
447-002 Shutoff Chain (21” long)
488-056 Carriage Lock Screw
566-012 Blade Dressing Stick (3-pk.)
290-016 Handle Knob (for blade sharpener)

Vise Carriage

Arbor Shaft

Gear Box

Blade Sharpener

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CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury to the operator and damage to the machine. FOR PROPER OPERATION USE ONLY 5-10 wt. PETROLEUM OIL, NON-DETERGENT TYPE, WITH A HIGH FLASH POINT DO NOT USE water, water-soluble oil, solvents, fuels, anti-freeze or vegetable oil. Use of these or other materials will result in substandard performance and damage to the machine is not covered under warranty. We suggest LORTONE Cutting Oil

LORTON, inc • 12130 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo, WA 98275 U.S.A