8.21Brushes
Refer to Figure 35.
Two adjustable brushes are located in lower wheel housing. They should remain in constant contact with blade or wheel to prevent buildup of gum and debris.
Figure 33
4.Loosen motor lock handle (G, Figure 34).
5.Raise motor lift handle (H) and retighten motor lock handle to hold motor in raised position.
6.Remove old belt and install new one, making sure it seats properly in pulley grooves.
7.Loosen motor lock handle (G) and allow motor to lower.
Figure 34
8.The weight of the motor itself should produce proper tension for the belt. Check tension by pushing with moderate pressure on the belt halfway between the pulleys. An adequately tensioned belt will deflect about 1/2”. If tension isn’t strong enough, push down on motor.
9.Tighten motor lock handle (G).
10.Reinstall lower wheel, and tighten screw (F) securely.
11.Install blade, and verify blade tension and tracking before operating (sections 8.11 and 8.12).
Figure 35
9.0Operating Controls
9.1Start/Stop
Refer to Figure 36.
Power Indicator Light – The start switch (A) has a power indicator lamp which is on whenever there is power connected to the band saw, not just when the band saw is running. Do not assume that no light means there is no power to the machine. If the bulb is bad, there will be no indication. Always check before use.
Do not rely that no light means no power to the machine. Always check for power first. Failure to comply may cause serious injury!
Start – Press green start switch (A).
When power is connected to machine, the green light is always on regardless of whether band saw is running or not.
Stop – Press red switch (B) to stop.
Reset – If band saw stops without pressing the stop button (as result of tripped fuse or circuit breaker, etc.) proceed as follows:
1.Press red switch to reset.
2.Press green switch to restart machine.
20