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7.4
Vertical cutting plate
These steps are only necessary when using
band saw in vertical position.
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Open valve on hydraulic cylinder (lever
parallel to cylinder) and raise bow to vertical
position.
3. Remove two screws and remove seat plate,
as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5
4. Guide blade through slot in vertical cutting
plate (F, Figure 5), and tighten with the two
screws.
5. Verify that vertical cutting plate is square to
blade, using a machinist’s square on the
plate and against the blade (Figure 6).
6. If adjustment is needed, loosen screws and
place shims where required. Tighten screws.
Figure 6
7. Place a level on vertical cutting plate (Figure
7).
8. Loosen hex nut (M, Figure 8) and turn stop
screw (N) as needed, until cutting plate is
level. Tighten hex nut.
9. Close valve on cylinder (lever perpendicular
to cylinder) to secure bow in position.
Reinstall seat plate before using bow in
horizontal position.
Figure 7
Figure 8
7.5
Vertical support post
This is mounted to rear of band saw to help
stabilize saw when bow is in vertical position. It
is generally not needed when bow is set for 90°
cuts before raising it to vertical.
However, if
operator raises bow that was set for
mitering, the band saw can tip over.
The
support post must be installed to prevent this.
To avoid tipping risk,
remember to set bow at 90-degree cut angle
before raising to vertical position.
Mount post with two screws and washers to rear
of saw, as shown (Figure 9).
Figure 9
