Garrick BS712, Instruction Manual

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source.
2. Remove coolant return hose from tank
cover.
3. Slide tank out of saw base and carefully
remove lid containing coolant pump.
4. Fill tank to approximately 80% of
capacity.
5. Place lid back onto tank and place tank
assembly back into base.
6. Replace return hose back into hole in tank
lid.
Hydraulic feed selector
operation
The hydraulic feed selector is used to control
the blade feed rate and to lock the arm in the
vertical position. To increase the federate, turn
knob (1,Fig.4) counter-clockwise. To decrease
the feed rate, turn knob (1) clockwise. To turn
off the flow of hydraulic fluid, turn lever as in
figure 4. to turn the hydraulic cylinder on,
raise lever (2) to position.
Prior to operation
1. Check to see blade tooth direction
matches diagram on saw body.
2. Check to see that blade is properly seated
on wheels after proper tension has been
applied.
3. Set blade guide roller bearings snug
against blade. See “adjusting blade guide
bearings” for more detail.
4. Check for slight clearance between back
up rollers and back of blade.
5. Position both blade guides as close to
work as possible.
6. Select proper speed and feed rate for
material being cut.
7. Material to be cut must be held securely
in vise.
8. Check to see that coolant level is
adequate.
9. Do not start cut on a sharp edge. File it off
first.
10. Keep machine lubricated. See
“lubrication” section.
Changing blade speed
1. Disconnect machine from the power
source.
2. Loose motor plate lock bolt (1, Fig.5).
3. Loose motor plate slide bolt (2) until belt
can be moved on the pulleys.
4. Move belt to the desired pulley
combination.
5. Tighten motor plate slide bolt (2) to
re-tension belt.
6. Tighten machine to the power source.