Baileigh Industrial BSVT-18P, Operator'S Manual

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Blade Speed Adjustment
1. Always set the feed force (A) to "O" before adjusting the blade speed.
2. The blade speed readout (B) on the control panel displays the blade speed in surface feet
per minute. Choice of blade speed depends on the type and thickness of metal being cut.
Refer to the chart below for recommended blade speeds.
RECOMMENDED BLADE SPEED RECOMMENDED FEED FORCE
Material Blade speed Material size (solid) Feed force (psi)
Tool, stainless or alloy steel
110-140 Up to 5" 30-60
Bearing bronze
Medium carbon steel 180-210
5" to 12" 50-100
Low carbon steel 245-275
Aluminum, Copper, Brass 255-285 Over 12" 80 and over
3. Push the start button on the control panel. Twist the blade speed control knob (C) clockwise
to increase the blade speed, counterclockwise to reduce blade speed.
4. Once the proper blade speed is obtained, push the stop button on the control panel. Both
blade speed and feed force may be adjusted as necessary while the blade is cutting.
Feed Force Adjustment
1. Feed force is indicated by the dial gauge above the feed force knob (A).
2. See the chart above for recommended feed force settings.
3. Twist the feed force knob (A) to increase or decrease the feed force setting.
A
C
B