Basic Controls
Use the descriptions and Figures
Speed |
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Display | Variable | |
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Blade | Speed | |
Dial | ||
Welding | ||
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Station |
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| Power | |
Switch | Lamp | |
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| Emergency | |
| Stop | |
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Figure 9. Electrical controls. |
Lock Knob
Blade Guide | Blade | |
Elevation | ||
Tensioning | ||
Handwheel | ||
Handwheel | ||
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Figure 10. Blade controls. |
Digital Speed Display: Shows blade speed in feet per minute (FPM).
Variable Speed Dial: Adjusts the blade speed between
Blade Welding Station: Welds two blade ends to make a continuous loop when repairing a broken blade, fabricating a new blade, or making internal cuts.
Power Switch: The main power switch for the entire machine.
Power Lamp: Lights when the Power Switch is turned ON and there is power to the machine.
Start Button: Turns the bandsaw motor ON.
Emergency Stop Button: Turns the bandsaw motor OFF.
Blade Post Lock Knob: Secures the blade post and upper blade guide assembly in position.
Blade Guide Elevation Handwheel: Raises/low- ers the blade post and upper blade guide assem- bly when rotated.
Blade Tensioning Handwheel: Increases/ decreases blade tension when rotated.
The bandsaw blade is sharp and can easily cut your hand or fingers. Always disconnect the power and wear heavy leather gloves when making adjustments to or near the blade.