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4.4 Test run
Starting the machine:
(1) Read the entire instruction manual.
(2) Make sure all tools and foreign objects have been removed from the machine.
(3) Put on safety glasses and secure loose clothing or long hair.
(4) Connect the band saw to power.
(5) Raise the band saw and close the feed control knob to keep the saw in place.
(6) Start the band saw while keeping your finger near the EMERGENCY STOP/OFF button
(Figure 2) at all times during the test run. The band saw should run smoothly with little or
no vibration.
Note: If the emergency stop/off button is pressed, it need to be twisted until it pops out
or the band saw will not start.
if you suspect any problem, immediately stop the band saw and correct before
continuing.
If you need any help with your band saw, call your supplier
5. Operations
After prepare all works before cutting, you can operate the machine according to below
operation step
Put the workpiece on the worktable, make the workpiece close to the vise, then move the
workpiece to the proper position.
Start the pump, tighten the workpiece by vise, press start button, then saw blade and pump
will run, saw bow will down, you can adjust the feeding speed by handle, then you can start
cutting. After cutting, saw blade will stop, saw bow go up, after saw bow reach setting
position, the clamp will lose, in this case one cutting have been finished.
You can judge the speed and feeding is proper according to the shape and color of scrap
iron. If the scrap iron is roll with white color, the feeding and speed is good. If the scrap iron
is short with blue color, it means the feeding is too quick. If the scrap iron is powder with
white, it means the feeding is too slow.
5.1 Vise:
Note: Always turn the saw off and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before using
the vice ! Failure to follow this caution may lead to injury.