Lortone LSS-14P User Manual

LORTONE

LSs-14P

LSS-14P Item # 058-090

Instructions and Parts List

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

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•			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	IMPORTANT
		(2)	Adjusting Bolts with Nuts and Caps
	(1)	(1)	3” x 5/8” Motor Pulley	Read the following instructions before
		Operators Manual and Warranty Card		assembly or use. Failure to follow
	(1)	14” Diamond Blade		instructions can result in damage to
	(1)	1/2 HP Drive Motor		the machine or injury to the operator.
	Note: Motor for this unit is shipped separately.
•	Remove the saw from its packing and place on a sturdy, flat, level surface.

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.

	Adjust belt tension
Motor Mount
	for 1/2” -1” slack

Adjustment

Bolts

BELT GUARD INSTALLATION

•Place belt guard over the belt, motor pulley, and frame.

•Install the two mounting screws, 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.

Install Blade &

Outer Flange,

Tighten Arbor Nut

securely.

Slab

Catcher

1/8”

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

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COOLANT

We recommend LORTONE Cutting Oil #086-010 for optimal results.

•Use a neutral petroleum base oil with a high flash point and no additives.

•Add approximately 2 gallons of coolant until the bottom 1/4”-1/2” 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.	Coolant 1/4”-1/2” on Blade
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 Control Box are in the “OFF” position (toward saw) before opening the hood.

•Clamp material securely in vise. Check for looseness of 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:	CAUTION
	Do not operate saw with Hood open.
Note: The “Power” switch operates the motor and supplies power	Turn off both switches and unplug
to the “Feed” switch. The “Feed” switch operates the feed motor only	saw prior to opening hood.
and will not work with the “Power” switch in the off position.	Failure to follow these instructions
	can result in serious injury.

•Close hood and make sure both switches are in the “OFF” position.

•Turn the “Power” switch to “ON” position to start blade rotation.

•To start power feed, turn “Feed” switch to “ON” position.

While Cutting: IMPORTANT- DO NOT LEAVE SAW UNATTENDED

•Listen for changes in operating noise. Sudden changes can indicate damaged material or blade.

•Over-heating 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 “OFF” position before opening the hood.

•Remove the cut slab. Inspect the remaining material to make sure it is secure in the vise.

•Loosen 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).

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