Dake SE-712, Instruction Manual

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7. OPERATION
WORK SET UP
(1). Raise the saw head to vertical position.
(2). Open vise to accept the Piece to be cut by rotating the wheel at the end the base.
(3). Place workpiece on saw bed. If the piece is long, support the end.
(4). Clamp workpieced securely in vise.
WORK STOP ADJUSTMENT
(1). Loosen the thumb screw holding the work stop casting to the shaft.
(2). Adjust the work stop casting to the desired length position.
(3). Rotate the work stop to as close to the bottom of the cut as possible.
(4). Tighten thumbscrew.
(5). DO NOT ALLOW the blade to rest on the work while the motor is shut off.
BLADE SPEEDS
When using your Band saw always change the blade speed to best suit the material
being cut the material Cutting Shart givers suggested settings for several materials.
Speed F.P.M Belt Groove Used
60Hz 50Hz
Material
A B A B
Motor
Pulley
Saw
Pulley
Tool, Stainless
Alloy Steels
Bearing Bronze
85 98 70 81 Small Largest
Medium to High
Carbon Steels
Hard Brass or Bronze
130 164 110 135 Medium Large
Low to Medium
Carbon Steel
Soft Brass
180 246 150 203 Large Medium
Aluminum Plastic 235 328 195 270 Largest Small
A: For 712N with carbon blade
B: For 712R, 712DR, 712N with Bi-Metal blade.