MAINTENANCE (SAW)
Cutting Head Alignment (Blade)
When cutting with the MP2 Saw, make certain the cutting head is properly aligned horizontally and vertically with the conveyor cart. Misalignment can adversely affect blade life.
Horizontal Cutting Head Alignment:
1.Loosen the set screws (Motor Plate & Blade Guard Assy., Item 9) for the engine mount bearings.
2.Adjust the position of the cutting head horizontally until the blade is positioned within the middle of the cutting groove (Figure 28).
3.Slide the coveyor cart forward and backward on the tray to ensure that no part of the blade comes into contact with the groove. If the blade touches the side of the cart at any time, the cutting head is out of alignment. Repeat steps
4.Tighten the set screws.
Figure 28. Cutting Head Alignment (Horizontal)
CheckingVertical Cutting Head Alignment:
Use the following procedures to check the vertical cutting head alightment. The MP2 Saw saw is factory shimmed to ensure proper vertical alignment. Should the cutting head become vertically misaligned, contact your local authorized service center to have the cutting head realigned.
CAUTION - Cutting Head Alignment
It is very important that the jackshaft and blade shaft remain parallel to each
head could result in damage to your material, machine or
bodily injury.
1.Using a square or other straight edge device, check the vertical alignment of the blade by placing the bottom of the square on the conveyor cart and the side of the square against the blade (Figure 29).
2.If a gap exists between any part of the blade and square, the cutting head is out of alignment.
Figure 29. Cutting Head Alignment (Vertical)
MQ MP2 SERIES SAW — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/26/09) — PAGE 29
