Figure 5

3.Loosen both of the clamp handles (Left Hand Clamp (14) and Right Hand Clamp (6)). See Fig- ure 3.

4.Place one end of the saw blade (not included) under the Left Electrode (13). See Figure 4 on page 6. Make sure it is aligned squarely and the teeth are facing back. The saw blade end

should protrude 1/4” out of the clamp, toward the center.

Figure 4

5.Tighten the Left Hand Clamp (14). See Figure 4.

6.Repeat steps 4 and 5 on the Right Electrode (5) and Right Hand Clamp (6) with the other end of the saw blade. See Figure 5.

7.To butt up the ends of the blades, turn the Pressure Knob (12) to the setting based on the blade width you are welding, i.e. if you are welding a 1/4” blade, adjust the knob to number 2. See Figure 2 on page 5. The wider the saw blade, the higher the Pressure Knob (12) should be set.

8.Verify that the saw blades align squarely, front to back, and that the two ends butt together with no space in-between. If they do not, remove the saw blades and recut the ends to make them more square.

9.Put on your safety glasses, respirator, and gloves approved for welding.

10.Plug the unit in.

11.Press and hold the green Welding Button (4) until the weld cycle is complete. If popping occurs, or holes are created during the welding process, the blade ends were not butted together cor- rectly. Unplug the Welder and prepare the saw blade ends again.

12.With the Welding Button (4) still pressed, loosen the Right Hand Clamp (6) and turn the Pres- sure Knob (12) counterclockwise to zero. Then, release the Welding Button (4). See Figure 6.

Figure 6

REV 04f, 07k

SKU 3663

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Chicago Electric BANDSAW BLADE WELDER, 3663 operating instructions REV 04f, 07k