OPERATION
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE
1.The on/off switch (A) Fig. 13 is located on the front of the band saw. To turn the machine “ON,” move the switch up to the “ON” position.
2.To turn the machine “OFF”, move the switch (A) down to the “OFF” position.
MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD. IN THE EVENT OF A
POWER FAILURE, MOVE THE SWITCH TO THE “OFF” POSITION. AN ACCIDENTAL
B
B
A
Fig. 13
LOCKING SWITCH IN “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to prevent unauthorized use, using a padlock with a 3/16" diameter shackle through the holes at (B) FIg. 13.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF
When the band saw is in the horizontal position, the saw should shut itself off automatically. After a completed cut has been made, and the saw is in the down or horizontal position, the
The downward travel of the saw should be adjusted to just trip the toggle switch at its lowest position. To adjust the downward travel of the saw arm, loosen lock nut (C) Fig. 15, and turn the stop screw (D) in or out until the correct adjustment is made; then tighten lock nut (C).
ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
POWER SOURCE.
1.Turn blade tension handwheel (A) Fig. 16, clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease blade tension. Correct tension is obtained when the blade is just tight enough that no slippage occurs between the blade and the wheels.
2.When the machine is not in use, release the blade tension.
B
A
Fig. 14
D
C
Fig. 15
A
Fig. 16
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