Machine test
Now is the time to test the machine.
1. Close the doors. If you try to start the
machine with the doors open, the machine
will not start, as the safety switch is not
engaged.
2. Check that the foot break is in the fully up
position. The machine will not start if the foot
break is not fully up, as the safety switch will
not be engaged.
3. Check that the red safety switch is in the fully
out position.
4. Check that the machine is clear of all tools
and other loose objects.
5. Check that all the adjusting and locking
handles are tight.
6. Check that there is no blade fitted; it is far
safer to test the machine without a blade
fitted.
7. Start the bandsaw by turning the start switch
fully to the right, and once started release
the switch.
8. The lower flywheel is now turning.
9. Now is the time to check that all the safety
switches are functioning correctly before you
fit a blade. Never complete the following tests
with a blade fitted as it could cause injury.
10. With the machine running [no blade fitted],
operate the foot break. The motor should
have the power removed and the lower wheel
slowed down.
11. With the machine running [no blade fitted],
operate the red stop switch by pressing
towards the machine. The motor should have
the power removed and slowed down.
12. With the machine running [no blade fitted],
open the doors very slowly until the top door
switch functions. The motor should have the
power removed and slowed down. Close the door and wait for the
flywheels to completely stop before you fully open the doors.
13. If any of the safety switches fail to operate correctly, do not use the
machine until the fault has been corrected.
Stop switch in the
on/out position
(should see yellow
ring)
Stop switch in
the off/in
position
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