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Insert-Type Saw Gude Adjustment
These nstructons apply to both the upper
and lower nsert-type saw gude blocks.
Select the saw guide blocks and inserts marked for
the width of the saw band to be used. Then:
(a)
Place the left insert in the left milled slot;
(b)
Tighten
the insert screw slightly so that the insert will slide
in the slot, yet still hold its correct position when
released.
Positioning the Left Insert.
2.
Select the insert gage which matches the size of the
saw band being used. Then:
(a)
Place the insert
gage in the right slot;
(b)
Adjust the left insert to fit
exactly into the notched end of the gage;
(c)
Tighten
the left insert screw.
3.
Place the right insert in its slot and tighten the
insert lightly. Then:
(a)
Place the gage edgewise
between both inserts;
(b)
Lower the right insert until
it rests against the gage;
(c)
Tighten the right insert
screw.
Positioning the Right Insert.
Insert-type saw gudes are recommended
for maxmum band speeds of 1300 fpm (390
m/mn) for producton sawng, or up to 5000
fpm (1500 m/mn) for occasonal sawng. Use
optonal roller saw gudes for contnuous
sawng over 1300 fpm (390 m/mn).
SAW BAND PREPARATION (Continued....)
Saw Band Removal
Always use extreme care when handlng saw
bands. Wear gloves.
1.
Release saw band tension. Then:
(a)
Open both
bandwheel doors;
(b)
Remove the post saw band
guard;
(c)
Loosen the screw holding the worktable's
sawing slot clamp bar and move it aside.
2.
Carefully slip the worn or broken saw band from the
slot in the column guard, the saw guide inserts and
then remove it from around both bandwheels.
Saw Band Installaton
Always use extreme care when handlng saw
bands. Wear gloves.
1.
Remove the old saw band according to the directions
above. Then:
(a)
Place the new saw band, with
the blade teeth facing you, carefully through the slot
in the column guard, around the bandwheels and
between the upper and lower saw guide inserts;
(b)
The center of the saw band should track along the
center of the bandwheel tires.
2.
Remove the new saw band's protective Saw Cap.
Then:
(a)
Apply the band tension recommended
by the scale adjacent to the tension adjustment
knob;
(b)
Reinstall the post saw band guard;
(c)
Reposition and secure the worktable sawing slot
clamp bar.
Saw Band Tenson Adjustment
1.
Saw band tension is adjusted by turning the knob
located below the machine's sawing head (this knob
also is used to lock the post in place).
2.
A scale showing the recommended tension for
various saw band widths is located to the right of the
tension adjustment knob. Scale numbers represent
the recommended tensions for common saw band
gages and pitches.
Adjusting Saw Band Tension.
