OPERATING THE METAL CUTTING BAND SAW
The Kawasaki™ Metal Cutting Band saw can be operated in two modes: horizontal
cutting and vertical cutting. The horizontal cutting is for larger or thicker workpieces
while the vertical cutting table is generally used for smaller lightweight workpieces
or workpieces requiring bevel cuts.
See Pages 20-21, step 4 and the “Speeds in FPM” table for choosing the proper
speed and materials for the metal cutting band saw.
ADJUSTING THE BLADE
Turn the metal cutting band saw power switch to the OFF
position. Disconnect the band saw from the AC power source before make
any adjustments or changing blade speed.
The band saw blade must be perpendicular (or 90 degrees) to the workpiece.
See Figure 12.
1. Lower the band saw head to the
horizontal position.
2. Loosen the hex head screw on
the back side of the blade
adjustable seat.
3. Place a square on the saw base
and against the blade.
4. Rotate the blade adjustable seat
to the left or right until the blade
is flush with the square.
5. Tighten the hex head screw on the
blade adjustable seat.
6. Loosen the hex head screw on top of the saw head for both blade guides.
7. Move the blade guides as close to the work piece as possible.
8. Tighten the hex head screws on top of the saw head.
OPERATING THE LASER
Do not stare directly into the Laser beam, aperture or
into a reflection from a mirror-like surface.
The laser runs on two AAA batteries which are located beneath the “ON/OFF”switch.
When the laser light begins to dim, change both batteries. NEVER mix old batter-
ies with new.
TO CHANGE LASER BATTERIES:
1.Open battery compartment cover.
2.Make sure batteries are correctly
positioned according to the positive/negative
markings on the compartment.
3.Close cover.
USING THE LASER LIGHT:
1.Place the workpiece on the table.
2.Turn the laser switch to the ON position.
3.Lower the band saw to meet the workpiece. The two laser lines should cross
where the band saw meets the workpiece.
4.If the band saw needs to be adjusted:
• Using a 3mm hex key, turn the laser adjustment set keys counter-clockwise.
• Rotate the laser light housing until the two laser lines intersect where
the band saw meets the workpiece.
DO NOT stare directly at the laser lines.
5.Re-tighten the adjustment set screws.
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FIGURE 12.
ADJUSTING THE BLADE
LASER LIGHT
DO NOT VIEW DIRECTL
Y
WITH OPTICAL
INSTRUMENTS (MAGNIFIERS)
CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT
635-660nm, <1mW CW
CLASSIFIEDS PER IEC
60825-1, Ed. 1.2, 2001-08
AVOID EXPOSURE
- LASER LIGHT IS
EMITTED FROM
THIS APERTURE.”
LASER RADIATION
CAUTION LABEL