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Complicated Cutting
Very complicated cuts and small radius curves are the best
accomplished with the aid of pre-drilled holes combined
with a few tangential or radial cuts. This technique will
achieve excellent results without putting undue tension on
the blade and blade guide assembly.
Reversing the Blade Out of a Cut
If at all possible we advise that reversing out of a cut is
avoided. But in situations such as cutting scrolls it may not
be possible to complete a cut. This requires the blade to
be reversed out of the cut. Care is necessary to minimise
damage to the work and blade. When removing large
pieces of material it is advisable to make the shorter cut
last to avoid having to reverse out of the longer cut. When
reversing out of a cut it is advisable to leave the blade
running, but take extreme care not to pull the blade off the
band wheel.
12. Operation & Bandsawing Practice - Cont.
WARNING! In circumstances such as cutting deep or
wet timber, the work piece may close up behind the
blade causing it to stall. In the event that the blade
stalls whilst cutting, ease the work piece backwards
slightly, to release feed pressure from the blade. Allow
the blade to reach full speed before continuing to
feed the work piece in to the blade. If the blade fails
to move when feed pressure is released, immediately
switch off the machine and disconnect the power
supply before attempting to free the blade from the
work piece.
WARNING! If any component of the machine fails
whilst in use or if the blade should break whilst
the machine is running, immediately switch off the
machine and disconnect from the power supply.
Remove the faulty component and replace only
with genuine Record Power replacement parts. Any
electrical components should only be replaced by a
suitably qualified person. To replace a broken blade,
please refer to the section of this manual entitled
“Band saw Blade Set Up”. Always remember to
fully release the blade tension mechanism before
attempting to fit a new blade. If you are in any doubt
about using the machine following a failure or if you
need to order replacement spare parts or blades,
please contact our Technical Department
on 01246 561 520.
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