IV-3
INSPECTION BEFORE START OF DAY’S
WORK
Before starting the machine every day, check it as described on page
VI-2.
TURNING ON MACHINE
Start the hydraulic pump motor as described below.
1 Turn on the shop circuit breaker switch.
2 Turn the machine circuit breaker switch to ON.
The POWER light illuminates, and the LCD screen shows the initial
display for about 7 seconds and then changes to the station data
setup display.
3 Press the HYDRAULIC ON button.
The button illuminates, the hydraulic pump motor starts, and the
machine becomes ready for operation.
SELECTING SAW BLADE
An appropriate saw blade changes with the material, shape, size, and
clamping method of the work to be cut. When cutting a single solid bar,
select the saw blade tooth pitch by referring to the table below.
Saw blades with dedicated tooth pitches and shapes are available for
cutting structural steel shapes and special materials. Contact AMADA.
Saw blade tooth pitches for cutting round and rectangular bars (teeth per inch)
Variable pitch 3-4 2-3
Regular pitch 6 4 3 2
Maximum cutoff
width, mm {in.}
50 or less
{2 or less}
50 to 100
{2 to 3.9}
100 to 150
{3.9 to 5.9}
150 to 200
{5.9 to 7.9}
200 to 250
{7.9 to 9.8}
250 to 300
{9.8 to 11.8}
300 or more
{11.8 or
more}