Prior to Operation

E.Cutting Pressure Control (E) - turn clockwise to decrease cutting pressure. Turn counter- clockwise to increase cutting pressure.

F.Hydraulic On-Off Valve (F) - turns hydraulic cylinder on and off.

1.Check blade tooth direction matches diagram on blade guides.

2.Check to see that blade is properly seated on wheels after applying correct tension (approximately 25,000 Ibs.).

3.Set blade holder guides for approximately

.003" to .005" clearance between the guides and blade.

4.Check for slight clearance between back up rollers and back of blade.

5.Position blade guides as close to work piece as possible.

6.Select proper speed and feed rate for material being cut. See speed selection chart found in the enclosed "Guide to Bandsawing" booklet supplied with this saw.

7.Material to be cut must be securely held in vise.

8.Check to see that coolant level is adequate and turn on coolant pump if material to be cut requires it. Machine should be filled with four gallons of the proper coolant mixture. Follow the directions on the product makers label and fill the coolant tank through the chip tray area.

9.Do not start cut on a sharp edge.

10.Keepmachinelubricated. See "Lubrication" section.