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Danger: Before attempting to cut always make sure all covers are on and
secure.
Note: The harder the material to be cut the slower the speed should be.
CUTTING WITH THE BANDSAW
1.Disconnect the bandsaw from the mains supply.
2.Change the blade speed to suit the material that is to be cut (see page 14 chang-
ing the blade speed).
3.Raise the saw bow to a vertical position.
4.Adjust the cut length stop to your desired position (if required).
5.Set the vice angle to your desired position.
6.Open the vice and insert the material to be cut then close the vice to secure.
7.Move the two adjustable blade guides closer to the material, but make sure they
doesn't foul against it or the saw.
8.Adjust the rate of descent of the arm as described on page 17 so that it is creeping
slowly down towards the material, shut off the hydraulic cylinder when the blade gets
close to the material; do not start cutting on a sharp edge file it off first.
Caution: Do not turn the machine on until the material is secured and the
blade has been lowered just above the material.
The hydraulic cylinder has an adjustable rate of de-
scent; it can be adjusted by turning the knob (Fig.6, A)
clockwise to slow down the rate, or anti-clockwise to
speed up the rate of decent. The bow can be
stopped in any position by turning the tap (Fig.6, B).
When the tap is at 90˚ to the cylinder the flow will stop
and the bow will stop descending.
A
B
Fig.6
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER ADJUSTMENT
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9.Plug in to the mains supply and turn the coolant pump on.
10.Start the saw.
11.To bring the blade in to contact with the material to be cut, open the tap on the
hydraulic cylinder, if the blade jams then immediately turn the bandsaw off and refer
to the troubleshooting guide on page 24.
12.Once the cut is complete, the saw should automatically stop.
Caution: Never remove the material when the bandsaw is still running, al-
ways switch the machine off before attempting to remove the material,
failure to do this could lead to serious personal injury.
Caution: Never start the bandsaw with the blade in contact with the work-
piece. Allow the saw to reach full speed before commencing cut.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont
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