Hyd-Mech S20 SERIES III, Manual

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2.3
MECHANICAL CONTROLS
VISE CONTROL
The material clamping vise is a cam operated, double handle locking vise. The saw operator can push the vise handle to
close the jaw on the material and then lock it from either side of the saw. The handles have two positions, forward toward
the stock to unlock the vise and away from the stock to lock. The following photo’s show vise handles in locked and un -
locked position.
HEAD UP
After finishing a cut the operator needs to manually lift the head to the required height by pushing on the provided handle
below the blade tension wheel. Required lifting force is factory set using counterbalance springs to approximately 35 lbs at
point of effort.
Locked Position Unlocked Position
Lift here