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BASIC OPERATION
1. Be certain correct wiring is matched to motor.
2. Always keep flanges clean and tight against the abrasive wheel.
3. Be certain work piece is securely clamped in the vise. Any movement in the
work piece during cutting will result in broken abrasive cutoff blades.
4. Down stop screw located on saw base
(#31)
under the saw arm
(#2)
must be
adjusted so the abrasive wheel does not cut into the saw base. Adjust the
screw up when installing a new wheel so as not to allow the wheel to cut into
the saw base. Keep adjusting the screw down as the wheel ears so you can cut
thru the work piece.
5. Keep the blade guard in the down position at all times. Guarding is designed
for abrasive blades only.
DO NOT USE STEEL TOOTHED BLADES!!!
GUARDING IS NOT DESIGNED FOR STEEL TOOTHED BLADES
PER OSHA AND ANSI STANDARDS.
6. Select the correct abrasive wheel for the material. Every abrasive wheel
performs differently. With low HP motors a free cutting wheel like the
Kalamazoo Industries #KAB7N non-reinforce wheels give free cutting on
most materials. Good cuts are bright like the material and not burned or
discolored. If burning occurs then select another grade of abrasive wheel.
Consult your dealer or wheel manufacturer for wheel grade selection. It may
take many test cuts on different wheels to obtain the wheel that works the best
for your material. Use enough cutting force to make the wheel wear or "break
down".
7. Saw spindle speed is set at 4,700 SPFM select cutoff wheel that's
designed to run at 4,700 SPFM or greater. Using cutoff wheel's
designed to run under 4,700 SPM could cause wheel failure and could
cause serious injury to operator. Contact the wheel manufacturer or
dealer for the correct wheel.
8. Always follow safety procedures. Wear safety glasses, never wear gloves or
loose fitting clothing that can get caught in the moving parts and tie back loose
hair. Always keep hands out of sawing area when cutting. See attached safety
sheet.
9. V-belts will stretch with use over time. Keep v-belts tight with 1/2" of
"squeeze". Use a v-belt tensioner to tighten v-belt belt. Keep both faces of
spindle and motor pulley aligned in the same plan with a straight edge. Check
motor and spindle pulleys set set prior to operating the machine.
