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G8144Z/G8145Z/G8146Z
Vertical Metal Cutting Bandsaw
2. Unbolt the bandsaw from the pallet.
3. With two assistants to steady the bandsaw,
slowly lift it just enough to clear the pallet and
floor obstacles, then move it to the prepared
location.
4. Use shims between the machine mounting
flanges and the floor to level the bandsaw.
Note: Tighten the mounting fasteners evenly
to avoid warping or cracking the cast iron
base.
Test Run
Once the bandsaw is in place, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly and is
ready for regular operation. The test run consists
of verifying the following: 1) The bandsaw motor
powers up and runs correctly, and 2) the stop but-
ton safety feature works correctly.
If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration,
stop using the machine immediately, then review
Troubleshooting on Page 39.
If you cannot find a remedy, contact our Tech
Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
To test run the bandsaw:
1. Read and follow the safety instructions at the
beginning of the manual, and make sure the
machine is setup properly.
2. Clear all tools and objects used during setup
away from the machine.
3. Make sure the blade is properly tensioned
and the blade guides are positioned correctly
(refer to Blade Tensioning on Page 29, and
Adjusting Blade Guides on Page 31 for
detailed instructions).
4. Connect the machine to the power source.
5. Model G8146Z only:
a. Place the key in the Power Switch and
turn it to the ON position—the Power
Lamp should light.
b. Push the Emergency Stop button in, then
twist it clockwise so it pops out. When
the Emergency Stop button pops out, the
switch is reset and ready for operation.
c. Push the Start button to turn the machine
ON.
6. Models G8144Z & G8145Z only: Push the
Start button in to turn the machine ON.
7. Verify that the machine is operating cor-
rectly.
—When operating correctly, the machine
runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.
— Investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the
machine further. Always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
8. Verify that the motor is running in the correct
direction.
— When the motor is running in the correct
direction, the blade will be moving down
into the table.
— If the motor is NOT running in the cor-
rect direction, stop the machine, discon-
nect the machine from power, and switch
any two incoming power leads inside the
motor wiring junction box (refer to the
Model G8144Z/G8145Z Control Panel
& Inverter Wiring Diagram on Page 46,
or the Model G8146Z Inverter Wiring
Diagram on Page 49 for detailed illustra-
tions).