MachineryHouse BS-912, Instruction Manual

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10. OPERATION
WORK SET UP
(1). Raise the saw head to the highest position.
(2). Open vise to accept the Piece to be cut by rotating the wheel at the end the base.
(3). Place workpiece on saw bed. If the piece is long, support the end.
(4). Clamp workpieced securely in vise.
WORK STOP ADJUSTMENT
(1). Loosen the thumb screw holding the work stop casting to the shaft.
(2). Adjust the work stop casting to the desired length position.
(3). Rotate the work stop to as close to the bottom of the cut as possible.
(4). Tighten thumbscrew.
(5). DO NOT ALLOW the blade to rest on the work while the motor is shut off.
BLADE SPEEDS
When using your Band saw always change the blade speed to best suit the material being cut
the material Cutting Shirt givers suggested settings for several materials.
Speed F.P.M Belt Groove Used
912G (G9743) 912B
Material
60Hz 50Hz 60Hz 50Hz
Motor
Pulley
Saw
Pulley
Tool, Stainless
Alloy Steels
Bearing Bronze
148 125 105 85 Small Largest
196 164 Medium Large
Medium to High
Carbon Steels
Hard Brass or Bronze
Low to Medium
Carbon Steel
Soft Brass
216 180
288 240 Large Medium
Aluminum ,Plastic 282 236 377 312 Largest Small
MANUAL OF GEAR TYPE SPEED CHANGING
(1) Select the proper cutting speed according to the material of work-pieces
and blade select chart.
(2) Turn the speed-changing handle directly for the necessary speed.
(3) Changing speed during cutting is prohibited.
(4) But changing speed when machine is stopped and running (before cutting)
is available.
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