To change speed, pull out the locating pin
handle, shown arrowed in Fig. 10, and move
the lever so that it locks into place in either the
‘A’ or ‘B’ position.
NOTE: If the gears do not mesh immediately, it may
be necessary to move the saw blade slightly whilst
applying pressure to the gear change lever.
Ensure your hands are well protected during this
operation.
Using the Bandsaw
Ref: Fig.11
With the blade correctly tensioned, the workpiece firmly
secured,
and the Frame in the raised position,
select
the cutting speed depending upon the type of material
being cut.
Lower the Frame as described on page 8, gently, and
when the blade approaches the workpiece, shut OFF
the oil flow to the Ram by turning the lever ‘A’, to the 9
or 3 o’clock position, (This will stop the Frame from
descending further), then turn the knob ‘B’ fully
clockwise.
Taking all necessary precautions, plug the machine into
the mains supply and switch ON by pressing the GREEN
button marked ‘I’
(shown in Fig. 12
). To switch OFF press
the RED button marked ‘O’,
At this point...turn ON the coolant, (the coolant tap is shown in Fig. 1), and switch
ON the coolant pump.
The rate of descent of the Frame determines the cutting rate and is therefore
controlled by the knob ‘B’.
The cutting rate is dependant upon two main factors.......the type of material and
the thickness of cut, (which may not be constant). It therefore becomes a matter of
‘feel’. Ideally, blade pressure should be not so light so that it simply ‘rubs’ the work,
and not so heavy as to cause the blade to wander off line or ‘grab’ the work.
Fig. 12
NOTE: If this is the first time you have operated
your machine, or if a new blade has been
installed, allow the blade to run completely off
load for a few minutes to allow the blade to settle.
With the blade running at full speed, turn the
Lever ‘A’, to the 12 or 6 o’clock position
again, then gently tur n knob ‘B’
anticlockwise
so that the blade slowly lowers
until it contacts the workpiece and cutting
begins.
Fig. 11
Fig. 10
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