KALAMAZOO
INDUSTRIES, INC.
KALAMAZOO, MI
PH: (269) 382-2050
www.kalamazooind.com
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BASIC OPERATION/ SAW INSTALLATION
1. Before installation be sure of machine voltage and phase. Machines are pre-wired to customer
specifications before shipment. Voltage changes require re-wiring of motors leands and and changing
ON/OFF switches. If not familiar with electrics consult and electrician.
2. Hold workpiece securely in vise. Do not allow workpiece movement during cutting. Wrkpiece
movement results in broken wheels.
3. Abrasive wheels- wheels vary in grit, bond, wet, dry, ect… Not all abrasive whees are created equial.
Choose the correct wheel for the material being cut. Consult your dealer for the proper abrasive wheel
for the job. Good cuts are not black/blue/green but brite like the OD of the material. Try another
wheel grade to get good cuts. When you find the wheel that works the best stay with that grade.
4. Position the workpiece slightly ahead of wheel center (towards the operator). The back fence is
positioned slightly behind wheel center to handle large parts. Small parts positioned to far behind
wheel center will cause the wheel to bounce. Position a shim of some material at the fence first, then
clamp your part to bring it out towards the operator to elimintate bouncing of the wheel. Pull on the
saw handle hard enough to cause the wheel to “breakdown” or cut.
5. The dust collector uses a panel type filter element. The filter is accessed thru a flap door on the side of
the unit. The filter element is designed for approximately 50 micron. Finer materials like graphite will
not be caught and will bupass thru the element. The unit is not designed for graphite. Remove the
filter element as needed and clean it. Replace as needed.
6. Saftey- follow all safety procedures. Wear safety glasses/face shield at all time while operating machine.
DO NOT wear gloves, long hair, loose clothing that can get caught in the V-belts and wheel. Abrasive
saws are designed for abrasive wheels NOT steel carbide tipped blades. Fukll OSHA clam guards are
required for steel blades.
7. Maintenance- keep V belts tight with a ½” of “squeeze”. Keep machine clean.
NOTE: SEE NEXT PAGE FOR V-BELT ALIGHMENT INSTRUCTIONS