Hyd-Mech H28A-120, Service And Parts Manual

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SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION
Upon delivery of your new H28A 120 saw, it is imperative that a thorough inspection be undertaken to check for any
damage that could have been sustained during shipping. Special attention should be paid to the electrical and hydraulic
systems to check for damaged cords, hoses and fluid leaks. In the event of damage caused during shipping, contact your
carrier to file a damage claim.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The machine has been designed to give years of reliable service. It is essential that operators be alerted to the safe oper-
ation of this saw and the practices to avoid that could lead to injury. The following safety rules are at the minimum neces-
sary for the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of the saw. Take every precaution for the protection of operators
and maintenance personnel.
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POWER HOOK-UPS AND REPAIRS SHOULD ONLY BE ATTEMPTED BY QUALIFIED TRADESMEN.
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THE SAW SHOULD BE LOCATED IN AN AREA WITH SUFFICIENT ROOM TO SAFELY LOAD STOCK INTO
THE SAW. SECURE THE SAW TO THE FLOOR.
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THE AREA AROUND THE SAW SHOULD BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND TIDY CONDITION TO AVOID
OBSTACLES OPERATORS COULD TRIP OVER.
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THE H28A 120 SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SAW. AVOID
UNSAFE USAGE PRACTICES.
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IF AT ANY TIME THE SAW DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE OPERATING PROPERLY IT SHOULD BE
STOPPED IMMEDIATELY AND REPAIRED.
OPERATOR :
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THE SAW SHOULD NEVER BE OPERATED UNLESS ALL GUARDS AND DOORS ARE IN PLACE AND
CLOSED.
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KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM ALL MOVING PARTS - ESPECIALLY THE BLADE AND VISES.
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LOOSE CLOTHING AND GLOVES SHOULD NEVER BE WORN WHILE OPERATING THE SAW. COVER LONG
HAIR.
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STOCK SHOULD NOT BE LOADED ONTO THE SAW IF THE BLADE IS RUNNING.
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LONG AND HEAVY STOCK SHOULD ALWAYS BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE
SAW.
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NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISLODGE OR MOVE STOCK WHILE THE BLADE IS MOVING. TAKE THE TIME TO
STOP THE SAW BLADE, REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS, AND START THE BLADE.
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MUST WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
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MAINTAIN PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF BLADE TENSION, BLADE GUIDES, AND BEARINGS
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HOLD WORK PIECE FIRMLY AGAINST TABLE.
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DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES UNTIL BLADE HAS STOPPED.
NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE MACHINE ARE PERMITTED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM
HYD-MECH. ANY APPROVED MODIFICATIONS SHOULD ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN BY TRAINED PERSONNEL.