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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Safety
If and when the Bone Saws Mod. SPA-218/218L, are not correctly used , they
are potentially DANGEROUS machines. Cleaning , maintenance and any other
service in the machine shall be carried out by duly trained people, and with the plug
off its socket. The instructions below, must be always followed to avoid
ACCIDENTS:
1.1.1
Take the electric plug off its socket, before to withdraw any moving part ,
before cleaning, maintenance or any other kind of service.
1.1.2
Never use any kind of tools, not belonging to the saw to help cutting .
1.1.3
Never touch the blade Nº 5 (Pic.01), even with the saw switched off, because
the blade has sharp edges .
1.1.4
Never adjust the blade guide Nº 4 (Pic.01), nor the cut regulator Nº 10
(Pic.01) with the saw blade in movement .
1.1.5
Do not use water jets directly to the band saw
1.1.6
During cutting operation, never wear loose clothes with wide sleeves
principally around the wrists .
1.1.7
Wear steel gloves during cutting operation .
1.1.8
Keep hands away from moving parts .
1.1.9
Never switch on the saw with any open doors Nº 03 or Nº 09 (Pic.01).
1.2 Main Components
All components are manufactured with carefully chosen raw materials in
accordance with Siemsen experience and testing standards .
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5. 2 Adjustment and Components Substitution
5.2.1 Belts
Keep the belts properly adjusted in order to guarantee the good functionality
of the equipment. Loosen belts shall skid during its operation.
There must be careful not to over press the belts, avoiding ball bearing premature
wastage.
5. 2. 2 Blade regulation
With daily use the Band Saw model SPA-218/218L the Blade may suffer a
light stretching, because the metal are of an elastic structure. Therefore check the
Blade tension before starting to work . Turn clockwise the Blade Tension Regulator
Nº.01 (Pict.01) until the Blade is at the right working tension to work.
5. 2. 3 Cut Regulator Adjustment
The Cut Regulator (optional) has been developed to help cutting and for the
operator safety. Its main purpose is to assure meat slices homogeneous thickness .
To adjust the Cut Regulator proceed as follows:
Turn the Knob counter clockwise to be able to move the Cut Regulator.
Move the Regulator horizontally in order to obtain the cutting thickness
needed.
Finally, turn the Knob clockwise to block it at the desired position.
5. 2. 4 Blade Guide Adjustment
The Blade Guide shall be adjusted in accordance with the height of the
product to be cut. Its purpose is to keep the Blade inflexible and perpendicular to the
Table.
To adjust the Blade Guide the Blade must be still and the Band Saw switched
off. Proceed as follows:
Turn the Knob counter clockwise to allow a vertical movement.
Adjust the Blade guide as near as possible to the upper height of the product
to be cut. However the guide shall not impede the free product movement.
Finally, turn the Knob clockwise to block the Blade Guide at the desired height.
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