1.1
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
All safety precautions must be observed during installation, operation, or repair work on the V18 bandsaw machine.
Inspect the machine thoroughly before power hook-up. Pay special attention to the electrical and hydraulic systems to
ensure no damage was caused in shipping.
Power hook-up should be performed by qualied personnel.
If not performing properly, the machine should be stopped immediately and set-up, or repaired by a qualied person.
Stock must not be loaded while the blade is running and the V18 should not be operated unless all guards, covers, and
doors are in place and closed.
Long and heavy stock should be supported where it extends o the saw table.
The operator should keep a safe distance from all moving parts especially the blade and operating vises.
Long hair, loose clothing, or gloves, should not be worn while operating the V18.
The area around the machine should be kept clean and tidy.
The V18 machine should be used according to its specications.
The operator must wear eye protection.
No modications to the machine are allowed without Hyd-Mech’s prior approval. Any approved modications
shall be performed by trained personnel.
SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION