SECTION 4: MACHINE FEATURES
Figure 7. Main view of machine features and controls.
Main Features
1.Infeed Pressure Rollers—Maintain down- ward pressure on the board to keep it sturdy during cutting.
2.Head Elevation Motor—Responsible for moving the head (the part of the saw that contains the wheels and blade) up or down as needed.
3.Electrical Control Box—Main area for wir- ing, rewiring, and changing the fuses. Should never be opened when the machine is con- nected to the power source!
4.Infeed Conveyor—Moves the board through the bandsaw blade during cutting.
5.Infeed Conveyor Engagement Lever— Allows the operator to stop and start the infeed conveyor while the blade is moving.
6.Control Panel—The part of the resaw where the operator can control the starting and stopping of the motor, the various height changes, and the calibration of the blade height to the conveyor. The control panel also houses a load meter that allows the operator to monitor the load being placed on the resaw during operation. For more details, see Page 14.
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