Version 24DM
Adjustments 7--11
" Replace any worn plates by removing the plate fixing screw.
" Repeat the above sequence of steps on the rear blade guide head.
" Refit the front blade guard.
" Tension the blade and power up the machine again.
Blade
The adjustments required to ensure correct operation of the blade are described
below. F or further information about band saw blades, refer to Chapter 9 which
provides a more detailed description of the different types of blade.
Tool change
Optimum working conditions both enhance operator safety and extend the tool’s
servicelife.Thecuttingtoolshouldinanycasebereplacedwhenpoorcutting
performance starts to affect productivity. The tool changeover procedure is
described as follows:
" Disconnect the machine from the power supply.
" Slacken the blade tension using the handwheel.