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3.4 Safety devices
Upper blade guard
The upper blade guard
(26)
protects
against unintentional contact with the saw
blade and from chips flying about.
In order for the upper blade guard to
provide adequate protection against
contact with the band saw blade, it must
always be set as close as possible
against the workpiece (max. distance 3
mm).
Lower blade guard
The lower blade guard
(27)
protects
against unintentional contact with the saw
blade.
The lower blade guard must always be in
place and cover the band saw blade while
the band saw is running.
Housing doors
The housing doors
(25)
protect against
contact with the rotating parts inside the
machine.
Both
housing doors must be closed
while the machine is in use.
Push stick
The push stick serves as an extension of
the hand and protects against accidental
contact with the saw blade.
The push stick must always be used if
the distance between band saw blade
and a rip fence is less than 120 mm.
Guide the push stick at an angle of 20
°
…
30
°
against the saw table's surface.
When the push stick is not used it can
be stored on the push stick holder
provided at the band saw frame.
Replace push stick if damaged.
4. Transport
•
Set upper blade guide to its lowest
position.
•
Remove projecting accessories.
•
When shipping, use original packing
if possible.
5. Machine Details
Note:
In this chapter the essential
operating elements of the machine are
introduced.
The proper use of the machine is
described in chapter "Operation". Read
this chapter before using the saw for the
first time.
ON/OFF switch with emergency stop
•
To start = press the green switch
button
(29)
.
•
To stop = press the red switch
button(
28
) or the cover(
30
) of the
ON/OFF switch.
In the event of a voltage failure an
undervoltage relay trips. This prevents
the machine from starting up when the
power is restored. To restart, the green
switch button must be pressed.
The cover of the ON/OFF switch
(30)
can
be safeguarded by a padlock.
Setting knob for band saw blade
tension
With the setting knob
(31)
the band saw
blade tension is corrected, if necessary:
-
Turning the setting knob clockwise
increases the blade tension.
-
Turning the setting knob counter-
clockwise reduces the blade tension.
Quick release lever
With the quick release lever
(32)
the saw
blade tension is released.
Setting
knob
for blade
tracking
adjustment
25
26
27
31
32
