Model 216 Set-Up
Instructions
(Cont'd.)
============================================================================
5. Install blade on
saw
.
The
model
216 uses a 20" x 1" blade. Loosen bottom bolt and remove
top bolt from bl
ade
cover
on
front
of
machine. Loosen bolt on arbor access cover and swing
cover cl
ear
. S
li
de
blade
through the blade access slot and position on arbor. Verify rotation
with arrow on arbor access
cover
. Tighten arbor bolt through arbor access hole. Left hand
saws use right hand threads on arbor bolt. Right hand saws use l
eft
hand threads. Replace
access cover
6. Check work area to
be
sure it is clear. Turn air cut-off valve to the
"ON"
position. The guard I
clamp will come up quickly.
CAUTION: DO
NOT
PUT
FINGERS
UNDER
GUARD
I
CLAMP
.
Depress the green
"START"
button on the start I stop switch to turn on the motor.
Making
sure
that
nothing
is
in
the
blade
path
, depress the palm buttons.
Saw
should cycle once.
For cutting, the guard
I clamp should be adjusted to clear material by about 1/4 inch. This
clearance is adjusted by turning the hei
ght
adjustment knob. This is
the
cast aluminum knob
located just behind
the
guard/clamp. Turn the knob clockwise to
decrease
the size
of
the
opening. To increase the size
of
the opening, turn the knob
counter
clockwise. This adjust-
ment
is
quick and
easy
when
air
to the machine is off.
7. After adjusting the guard I
clamp
height, turn the air cut-off valve to the "ON" position.
Verify
there
is
nothing
in
the
blade
path.
Quickly press and release the palm buttons. Guard I
clamp should begin to clamp and then quickly retract. If
saw
does
not perform
in
this
manner
. ·
call us immediately. Palm buttons must be depressed
throughout
the cutting cycle. After the
cut is completed, you
must
release the buttons before beginning
another
cycle.
CAUTION: DO
NOT
PUT
HANDS
ON PALM
BUTTONS
UNTIL
YOU
ARE
READY
TO CUT.
8. Installation of your Whirlwind
Model
216 Cut-Off
Saw
is
now
complete. Have
every
operator
read
and
understand
the operator's manual prior to putting this
machine
into production.
Sh
ou
ld you have any
quest
ions or
comments
on
our
products, please give us a call. Our
phone
nu
mber
is proudly displayed on the air
c
~t
-
o
ff
valve caution l
abe
l.
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