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SAW BAND PREPARATION (Continued....)
Consult your DoALL sales representatve for
complete nformaton about saw bands and
ther applcatons.
Blade Guards
1.
The machine has several guards for operator safety
and protection.
All guards must be n place before
any sawng procedure s started.
2.
Post Guard.
This guard is hinged and attached to
the upper saw guide and extends up towards the
bandwheel.
3.
Post Bellows.
Mounted in the right side of the
upper saw guide and also extends up towards the
bandwheel.
4.
Column Guard.
This guard is mounted on the head
column and located between the bandwheels.
5.
Cover Guard.
This guard with a interlocked door
is located in the left rear of the machine.
DO NOT defeat the purpose of any guard
or safety devse. They are there for YOUR
PROTECTION!
Saw Gudes
1.
The upper and lower saw guides both have zero-
clearance, carbide-faced, spring-loaded inserts. The
inserts provide support necessary to help maintain
sawing accuracy. Back support is provided by the
pivoting carbide back-up inserts.
Typical Saw Guide.
Saw Gude Insert Adjustment
1.
L o o s e n t h e a d j u s t m e n t s c r e w ( t u r n
counterclockwse)
on each saw guide. Turn the
insert adjustment screw
clockwse
until tight and
then back off 1/4 turn. This applies to both upper
and lower saw guides.
Saw Band Removal
Always use extreme care when handling saw
bands. Wear gloves.
1.
Before removing the saw band, set the machine to
the following conditions:
(a)
Hydraulics are "ON";
(b)
Band drive motor is "OFF";
(c)
Coolant is completely
shut off;
(d)
Saw head is vertical and completely
retracted.
2.
Turn the
Band Tenson
selector switch to "OFF".
Then:
(a)
Open the upper bandwheel;
(b)
Open
the hinged post guard;
(c)
Loosen the saw guide
insert adjustment screws;
(d)
Carefully remove the
old, worn or broken saw band from between the
saw guide inserts and both bandwheel;
(e)
Carefully
work the saw band out from the column guard and
dispose the saw band immediately.
Saw Band Installaton
Always use extreme care when handling saw
bands. DO NOT attempt to change saw bands
whle the band drve motor s runnng.
1.
Carefully follow all
"Saw Band Removal"
procedures.
Then:
(a)
Use the
Flushng Hose
to clean areas
around the saw guides and inserts, plus the drive
and idler bandwheels.
2.
Carefully position the saw band around the drive
and idler bandwheels with the saw band's back edge
resting against each bandwheel's rear flange. Then:
(a)
Maneuver the saw band into the column guard;
(b)
Turn The
Band Tenson
selector switch to "ON"
to apply just enough tension to hold the saw band
in position, then turn the selector to "HOLD".
3.
Slip the saw band between the saw guide inserts
by twisting it 90° so the blade teeth are facing the
front of the machine and pointing downward. Then:
(a)
Turn each saw guide insert adjustment screw
clockwse
until tight and then back off 1/4 turn;
(b)
Remove the protective Saw Cap from the saw
band;
(c)
Close the hinged post guard and then
the bandwheel door;
(d)
Turn the
Band Tenson
selector switch to "ON" to apply full tension to the
saw band.
Summary of Contents for TF-2025M
Page 1: ...TF 2025M Serial No 543 99101 to Band Sawing Machine Instruction Manual...
Page 5: ...MACHINE DIMENSIONS INCHES 03 MILLIMETERS 1 mm FLOOR PLAN...
Page 6: ...FRONT VIEW MACHINE DIMENSIONS Continued INCHES 03 MILLIMETERS 1 mm...
Page 7: ...MACHINE DIMENSIONS Continued SIDE VIEW INCHES 03 MILLIMETERS 1 mm...
Page 8: ...MACHINE FEATURES SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW...
Page 9: ...MACHINE FEATURES Continued HEAD ASSEMBLY...
Page 10: ...MACHINE FEATURES Continued PROXIMITY LIMIT SWITCH LOCATIONS REAR VIEW HEAD TOP VIEW...
