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Weight | 900 lbs |
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Type | Band Saw |
Cutting Capacity Rectangle (H x W) 90 Degrees | 13.75 inch x 13.75 inch |
Voltage | 220V |
Cutting Capacity at 90° | 12" Round |
Buyer's inspection, seller's specs, and limited warranty terms.
Exclusion of warranties and limitation of seller's liability.
Seller's control over delays, buyer's installation/safety duties.
Governing law, attorney's fees, and return policy summary.
Overview of manual topics and how to get technical help.
Inspect equipment upon receipt and safe handling advice.
Explains safety symbols and defines signal words like DANGER, WARNING.
Eye, hearing protection; awareness of hydraulic, dust, cut/pinch hazards.
Warnings about hazards from moving saw blade and guards.
High voltage caution, lockout, and E-stop operation.
Recommended operator stance during cutting operations.
Importance of caution, common sense, and operator safety responsibility.
Key steps for safe operation and warnings about injury risk.
Edge dressing, tool choice, and appropriate clothing/PPE.
Work area safety, blade care, keeping children away, no alcohol/drugs.
Power off before servicing and not bypassing safety interlocks.
Details on cutting capacities and dimensions.
Blade size, speed, guide, table height, drive, descent control.
Power input, blade motor, and hydraulic pump motor details.
Specifications for coolant pump and shipping weight.
Dimensions of the machine for shipping.
Information for contacting the support desk for machine issues.
Contact details for sales inquiries and future purchases.
Instructions for unpacking and checking all items.
Discard plastic bags to prevent suffocation hazards.
Action to take if parts are missing before use.
Warnings about flammable cleaners and protective coating removal.
Instructions for skilled workers performing lifting operations.
Guidelines for lifting with a forklift or trolley.
Steps for securing, transporting, and lowering the machine.
Ensuring the machine is level on its supporting feet.
Guidelines for lifting with a crane or hoist.
Factors for choosing location, space, and clearances.
Specifications for the floor type, levelness, and load capacity.
Ensuring adequate space for operation and material handling.
Guidelines for locating the power supply and cord.
Instructions and requirements for anchoring the machine.
Procedure for filling the hydraulic oil reservoir.
Overall width, height, and depth measurements.
Overall width and height measurements from the front.
Visual identification of major machine parts and controls.
Vise, hand wheel, guides, and limit switches.
Control box, bow cylinder, motors, levers, and indicators.
Hydraulic system, coolant pump, saw stand, and locks.
E-Stop and Flow Regulator functions.
Used to start the auto cut cycle.
Sets blade speed and indicates power status.
Switches for bow movement and operation mode.
Power disconnect and hydraulic pump start.
LEDs indicating status and start switch.
Lights for bow height, cover, speed selector, and broken blade.
Lights for motor overload and emergency stop status.
Indicators for pedestal E-Stop and foot switch activation.
The main structural support for the machine components.
Angle cutting and head locking mechanism.
Important check for blade clearance before cutting.
Steps to unlock, move, and lock the vise.
How to lock the track support handle.
Warning about potential damage when attempting a 90° cut.
How to place material and clamp it using the vise.
Vise action during cycle and after cut.
Instructions for operating the foot pedal switch.
How to set the stop bar for precise cut lengths.
Procedure for using the stop bar in the cutting cycle.
Controls the descent speed of the saw bow.
Connect power only after assembly is complete.
Toolbox items and support post installation steps.
How to install the handles for the miter lock and vise hand wheel.
Steps for attaching and leveling the support roller.
How to install splash tray and mount stop bar assembly.
Placement instructions for the emergency stop and foot switch pedestal.
Use a certified electrician for electrical connections.
Importance of proper grounding wire connection to avoid shock.
Details on voltage, frequency, and acceptable tolerances.
Guidelines on circuit protection, separate circuits, and connections.
Importance of grounding plug and warning about receptacle grounding.
Risks of improper grounding conductor connection.
Consult qualified personnel for grounding doubts.
Instruction to repair or replace damaged cords.
Step-by-step guide for connecting the power cord.
Requirement for safety gear and blade condition checks.
Ensure correct blade rotation and alignment.
No freehand cutting, confining pieces, or lubricants on spinning blades.
Proper hand position, feed rate, and post-cut safety.
Steps to take if material jams.
Recommended method for breaking in new blades.
How chip types indicate feed rate and speed.
Guidance on choosing the correct tooth pitch.
Contact for blade selection assistance.
Blade width effects and length measurement method.
Definitions of blade width, gullet depth, tooth rake, etc.
Information on bi-metal blades and tooth types.
Explanation of tooth pitch and set.
Suitability of combo tooth blades for specific cuts.
Description of regular, wavy, and alternate sets.
Using correct feed rate for blade longevity.
Factors for selecting proper blade width, style, and pitch.
How clean blade improves performance and reduces heat.
Blade furnished and points for quality cuts.
Selecting tooth pitch based on workpiece.
Chart for selecting tooth pitch by material diameter and thickness.
Common reasons for avoidable blade breakage.
Turn off power before making adjustments.
Step-by-step guide for replacing the saw blade.
Removing/installing blade cover and interlock switch.
How to seat and tension the new blade on flywheels.
Visual indicator for correct blade direction.
Importance of correct blade tension and how to set it.
How breakage affects limit switches and machine shutdown.
How to adjust limit switches for proper function.
Procedure for aligning flywheels for correct blade tracking.
Use setscrews to adjust flywheel tilt for blade tracking.
Step-by-step guide for adjusting blade guides.
Critical adjustment for proper blade guidance and cutting accuracy.
How to adjust blade guide pads for correct play.
How to adjust stop bolts for desired miter angles.
How the manually positioned stop block limits bow travel.
Setting the stop block for safe clearance.
Instructions for replacing the return spring.
Safety gear reminder before operating.
Steps to turn on power and select blade speed.
How to start the hydraulic pump and its dependencies.
How to adjust the saw bow height using switches.
How to place and clamp the workpiece in the vise.
Selecting between hand and foot pedal control.
How to start sawing using hand controls.
How to start sawing using the foot pedal.
Adjusting flow regulator for quality chips and cuts.
What to do if the blade stalls during cutting.
How material properties affect speed and adjustments.
How the vise operates during the cutting cycle.
What blinking lights indicate for operation mode selection.
How blinking lights indicate bow switch issues.
Examples of clamping various cross sections.
Turn off power before performing maintenance.
Routine checks for safety, tightness, cleaning, blade inspection.
Cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting components.
Checks for flywheel screws and blade guide bearings.
Instructions for greasing specific points.
Visual guide to grease fitting locations.
Details on hydraulic oil type, level, and maintenance.
Recommended hydraulic oil brand and specifications.
How to check and maintain the hydraulic reservoir level.
Consequences of low hydraulic oil levels.
When to change the hydraulic oil.
Recommended operating temperature for hydraulic oil.
Warning against mixing cutting fluid with hydraulic oil.
The capacity of the hydraulic oil tank.
Proper disposal of used oil products.
Steps to access and clean the coolant system.
Detailed procedure for cleaning and maintaining the coolant tank.
Recommended coolant fluid and its properties.
When to perform gearbox oil changes.
Step-by-step guide for changing gearbox oil.
Recommended gear oil types and viscosity.
How to check the oil level using the sight glass.
Steps to take when storing the machine for long periods.
Diagram illustrating main power and control wiring.
Wiring diagrams for the blade motor and hydraulic pump.
Layout of safety interlocks and emergency stop circuits.
Diagram showing hydraulic components and flow.
Schematic of connections for saw bow and vise cylinders.
Identification of the relief valve and its pressure range.
Turn off power before troubleshooting.
Troubleshooting steps for no power, fuses, and indicators.
Troubleshooting steps for pump failure or low pressure.
Diagnosing issues with saw bow movement or lack of operation.
Troubleshooting steps for vise malfunction.
Diagnosing problems with the saw blade motor operation.
Troubleshooting control panel no operation or indicator light issues.
Diagnosing speed control switch problems.
Troubleshooting broken blade indicator lights.
Diagnosing blade cover indicator light issues.
Troubleshooting motor overload indicator lights.
Diagnosing limit switch indicators blinking simultaneously.
Troubleshooting blinking indicator light for emergency button.
Diagnosing problems with the foot pad switch not working.
Referring to other function switches for warning signals.
Diagnosing tooth breakage due to too fast advance.
Diagnosing tooth breakage due to wrong speed or pitch.
Diagnosing tooth breakage due to chip accumulation.
Diagnosing tooth breakage due to material issues.
Diagnosing tooth breakage from poor gripping or stuck blade.
Diagnosing tooth breakage from cut start or poor blade quality.
Diagnosing wear from insufficient coolant or incorrect teeth direction.
Diagnosing wear from faulty break-in or incorrect teeth direction.
Diagnosing wear from poor blade quality, speed, or material.
Diagnosing wear from insufficient or incorrect lubricating coolant.
Diagnosing breakage due to faulty blade welding.
Diagnosing straight cut issues from advance, speed, or pitch.
Diagnosing straight cut issues from vise grip or material contact.
Diagnosing straight cut issues from guide pads or blade position.
Diagnosing straight cut issues from coolant or guide bearings.
Diagnosing straight cut issues from vise body or angle settings.
Diagnosing straight cut issues from advance or worn blade.
Diagnosing straight cut issues from wrong tooth pitch.
Contact information for the US branch.
Contact information for the UK branch.