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For safety reasons, the saw blade must be removed before the saw is test run to ensure the wiring is not reversed at the main terminal (Figure 14). If the wiring is reversed, the saw arbor and the conveyor track will run in the wrong direction.
The saw blade is very sharp and can cause personal injury. Always wear thick leather gloves when working on or around the saw blade.
To remove the blade:
1.If not already done, make sure the saw is not connected to the power source!
2.Loosen the saw arbor lock lever.
3.Using the blade height handwheel, raise the blade until it is approximately 1⁄4" above the conveyor track.
4.Open the blade access door.
5.Using the arbor wrench, hold the blade arbor stationary.
6.Using the
7.Remove the large blade flange and carefully slide the blade off the arbor.
8.DO NOT re-install the arbor bolt or flange at this time.
G0524 Rip Saw
Before starting the saw, make sure you have removed the saw blade, performed the preceding assembly and adjustment instructions, and have read through the rest of the manual and are familiar with the various functions and safety issues associ- ated with this machine. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or even death!
To test run the saw:
1.Connect the power cord to an adequate power source.
2.Put on safety glasses and make sure any bystanders are out of the way and are also wearing safety glasses.
3.At the front of the control panel, rotate the red EMERGENCY STOP button until it springs up. The control panel is now live and any buttons you push will react accordingly.
4.Press the MAIN MOTOR START button. The arbor should start and run smoothly.
5.The arbor should spin counterclockwise.
—If the arbor spins counterclockwise, then skip ahead to the step 6.
DO NOT turn the conveyor track ON if the arbor rotates clockwise. Reverse any two of the power wires at the main terminal.
—If the arbor spins clockwise, DO NOT start the conveyor track. Press the red EMERGENCY STOP button and disconnect the power cord from the power source. Reverse any two of the power wires at the main terminal and start again at step 1.
