Hyd-Mech S-25A, Manual, Page: 5 / 77

SECTION 1 - INSTALLATION
SAFETY
All safety precautions must be observed during installation, operation, maintenance or repair work on the
S-25A bandsaw machine.
-Inspect the machine throughout before power hook-up. Special attention should be paid to electrical and
hydraulic systems keeping an eye out for any potential shipping damage.
-Power hook-up should be performed by qualified personnel.
-Machine should be used according to its specifications.
-Long hair, loose clothing, gloves, should not be worn while operating the machine.
-Stock must not be loaded while blade is running.
-Machine should not be operated unless all guards, covers and doors are in place and
closed.
-Long and heavy stock should be supported in where it extends off the saw table.
-Area around the machine should be kept clean and tidy.
-Operator should keep a safe distance from all moving parts especially the blade and vises.
-If not performing properly the machine should be stopped immediately and repaired by a qualified person.
-No modifications to the machine are allowed without Hyd-Mech’s prior approval. Any approved modifications
shall be performed by trained personnel.
LIFTING AND SHIPPING
To lift the S-25 bandsaw an overhead crane with a “T” shaped lifting harness should be used Fig. 1-1A and Fig.
1-2A. Hook the lifting harness to a chain shackle on the infeed base 'A' and to chain shackles on both sides of
the saw base 'B'. An experianced rigger should select the rigging based on the 7300 LB. weight of the saw.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should the lifting harness be pushing against any part of the saw.
B
B
A
Fig. 1-2A Fig. 1-1A
1.1