Vertical Bow Position
1.The band saw can be placed in vertical position to facilitate blade changes, maintenance, etc. Unscrew the knob (Figure
22)and slide it out to disengage the hydraulic cylinder.
2.Raise the bow all the way.
3.The stop screw (Figure 23) has been pre- set at the factory. If further adjustments are needed, loosen the hex nut and rotate the screw as needed.
Operation
Important: This band saw is designed for dry cutting operations only.
General Operating Procedure:
1.Verify that all guards, covers, etc. are in place and in working order, the blade is tensioned properly, and the blade guides are set correctly.
2.Position belt on the pulleys to achieve desired speed. Close pulley guard when finished.
3.Place workpiece in vise and tighten vise. The workpiece should be fitted directly between the jaws without adding other objects.
When the workpiece to be cut is a profiled section, flat piece or special shape, refer to the examples shown in Figure 24 for proper clamping positions. The top row shows acceptable clamping positions, the bottom row shows unacceptable positions.
If the thickness of the profiled section is very thin, a piece which duplicates the profile should be fitted inside the workpiece itself, to prevent the workpiece being crushed between the jaws.
Never hold a workpiece by hand when cutting it – the workpiece should be firmly secured in the vise. Do not reach into the cutting area during cutting operations.
4.Pull up the paddle switch to start blade movement.
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Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24