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General| Model | VW-18 |
|---|---|
| Capacity Round (inches) | 18 |
| Blade Size (inches) | 1 |
| Category | Vertical Band Saw |
| Blade Length | 162 inches |
| Blade Width Range | 1/2" - 1" |
| Throat Capacity | 18 inches |
| Motor (HP) | 2 HP |
Summary of the Safety Section for quick reference and memory aid.
Information operators and maintenance personnel must read and understand.
Area for personnel to sign, confirming they have read and understood mandatory information.
Fundamental rules for safe machine operation and usage compliance.
Owner's duties including manual accessibility, personnel training, and machine upkeep.
Responsibilities for safety equipment, fault reporting, hazard labels, PPE, and work area cleanliness.
All persons operating the machine must read and understand specific manual sections.
Personnel must read and understand all sections of the manual for installation/maintenance.
Non-native English speakers require thorough instruction for understanding the manual.
Operators must sign to confirm reading and understanding of Safety and Operating Instructions.
Personnel must sign to confirm reading and understanding of the entire Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Defines the machine's designed purpose and adherence to safety standards.
Lists examples of improper usage, such as hazardous materials or exceeding capacity.
States Hyd-Mech's non-liability for damages due to operator errors or non-compliance.
Manual accessibility, adherence to regulations, and personnel instruction on safety and hazards.
Ensuring work is performed only by reliable and appropriately trained individuals.
Mandatory training on correct use, safety equipment, dangers, and safety precautions.
Clearly defining roles, authorizing refusal of unsafe instructions, and supervision of trainees.
Ensuring good working order, adequate lighting, clean area, and sufficient clearance.
Checking functioning of safety equipment at start of shift, after maintenance, and after shutdowns.
Awareness of E-stop locations and ensuring access is not blocked.
Reporting damage, malfunctions, or irregularities and taking appropriate shutdown steps.
Operating with good working order, protective equipment, safe distance, and proper stock support.
Switching off and lock-out procedures for remedying any faults.
Observing and maintaining legibility of safety hazard and instructional labels.
Prohibiting loose clothing, jewelry; mandating PPE like safety glasses and boots.
General safety precautions during installation, operation, and repair of the bandsaw machine.
Step-by-step procedure for installing and verifying the earth grounding system for safety.
Information on bandsaw blade technology, break-in procedures, and factors for long blade life.
How to adjust the blade speed using the control dial while the blade is running.
Procedure for starting the saw, emphasizing familiarization with controls and initial settings.
Purpose and procedure for locking out machines to prevent unexpected start-up during maintenance.
Step-by-step guide for safely shutting down and locking out the machine for maintenance.
Detailed procedure for safely changing the bandsaw blade, including safety precautions.
Information on machine power supply voltage and required autotransformer for changes.
Checking phase order correctness during initial hook-up to prevent damage.
List of part numbers for various hydraulic components used in the VW-18 bandsaw.
List of hydraulic components manufactured by Parker, with part numbers and descriptions.
List of hydraulic components manufactured by Bosch Rexroth, with part numbers and descriptions.
Detailed technical specifications for the VW-18 bandsaw machine.
Overview of the machine's layout with key dimensions indicated.
Details the warranty period, coverage, obligations, and exclusions for the bandsaw.
