Part# VDL-18
18
REV#082020
18. Brake.
The bandsaw is provided with a brake that is operated by
applying the foot pedal. When the foot pedal is applied, the
power is interrupted from the motor and the flywheel is slowed
by the disc brake.
19. Guards
When running, the blade can be very dangerous, and the
amount of blade that is exposed must be kept to a minimum.
Disc brake on flywheel
The machine is supplied with a number of guards, all of which MUST be installed and used
while the machine is running. There is a guard that is attached to the lower door and is
adjustable vertically once the door is closed. There is a guard on the guide vertical adjustment
shaft
20. Blade tilt and tension mechanism.
The upper wheel is attached to the tilt and tension mechanism. This mechanism adjusts the
wheel so that the bandsaw blade can be adjusted for blade tracking. This is achieved by a
screwed handle at the back of the machine that pushes on the mechanism and adjusts the
axis of the wheel so that it runs true with the lower wheel. The second function is to tension the
blade, which is achieved by adjusting the upper flywheel vertically. A handle is located below
upper flywheel and, when rotated, will move the wheel up or down. The machine has a quick-
acting blade release mechanism that is located at the back of the machine and will remove the
tension from the blade to speed the removal and fitting of blades. The mechanism has a
spring, which helps to keep the tension constant as the blade expands and contracts with the
heat generated by the cutting action.
21. Electrical connection
.
The bandsaw is provided with a cord and a 120v plug.
Assembly and set up.
Assembling the rubber feet.
Summary of Contents for Dake VDL-18
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