THE SAW CONTROL

IMPORTANT: Before applying power, ensure that the SAW BLADE UP and TABLE FORWARD valves are closed (fully clockwise), and that the saw blade is not installed on the cut-off saw.

 

1

Connect the electrical line cord to a source of power com-

 

 

patible with the nameplate on the saw cut-off saw.

 

 

 

 

Connect the air supply to the FRL (filter-regulator-lubricator)

 

2

 

 

on the saw.

 

 

 

 

3

If the optional dust collector was purchased, install and con-

 

 

nect the dust collector

 

 

 

 

4

Turn the main disconnect switch to the ON position; the

 

 

POWER ON light will illuminate.

 

 

 

 

5

Press Start or (if equipped with Dust Collector) turn Dust

 

 

Collector power “ON” first and then press saw motor “START”

 

 

 

 

6

Check the motor rotation. If the motor rotation is incorrect:

 

 

Reverse the connections at the AC plug end.

 

 

 

 

7

Once the rotation is correct, disconnect the power, and

 

 

install the blade on the cut-off saw.

 

 

 

 

8

Make sure that the FRL is set for 6--65 PSI

NOTE: Setting the FRL to higher level will only release air from the system. The CTS is equipped with a relief valve that is preset for approximately 70 PSI. The CTS is equipped with a relief valve that is preset for approxi- mately 70 PSI. The relief valve is in place to protect the air components from damage due to excessive air pres- sure.

 

9

 

Press MANUAL CUT

 

 

Adjust the TABLE FORWARD speed control to match the

 

10

 

 

 

approximate line speed.

 

 

 

 

11

Adjust the SAW BLADE UP speed control to the desired

 

 

 

blade travel speed.

 

 

 

 

12

Set the blade height limit by adjusting the collar on the lifting

 

 

 

rod (located on the table surface)

 

 

 

continued on the next page

4-2OPERATION

CTS Saw

UGE058/0803

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Conair CTS 9, CTS 7, CTS 5 manual SAW Control