4.2 Operating Preparation
(1) Choose Proper Saw Blade :
Select the saw blade best suited to the workpiece to be cut, Size and shape of the workpiece , and type
of material should all be considered when selecting the saw blade to be used . There is a reference chart in
chapter 9 which can help you to select the right saw blade and cutting conditions .
(2) Unpack The Saw Blade :
Usually the saw blade is packed in 3 circle ,unpack it one circle first grip the part to release another 2
circles gradually , tear off the saw-cap protective shield , inspect the blade teeth , make sure that the
cutting edge of the blade teeth point to the right . If they point to the left the blade should be turned over.
(3) Place the saw blade onto both the drive and driven wheels-----
a. Turn the hydraulic blade tension handle clockwise , to fully loosen the driven wheel .
b. Open both the drive and driven wheel covers , place the saw blade onto both the drive and
driven wheels. Check the cutting edge of the saw blade , to ensure that it point to
the right.
c. Insert the saw blade into both the left and right blade guides so that the back edge of the saw
blade touches the back-up roller of each guide .
d. The back edge of the saw blade should make contact with the flange of the drive and driven
wheel , turn count - clockwise the hydraulic blade tension handle to tighten
the saw blade ,
Then the blade is properly tensioned .
e. Don't forget to tighten the insert adjusting screw .
(4) WORKPIECE CLAMPING :
a. Raise the saw frame , open the vice , place the workpiece on the roller table .
b. Gently push the workpiece into the roller-feed vice, taking care not hit the feed rollers.
c. Clamp the workpiece in vice.
(5) ADJUST THE BLADE GUIDE ARMS :
Properly position the blade guide arms according to the diameter (or the width) of the workpiece to be cut.
a. loosen the insert adjusting screw.
b. loosen the lock lever of the blade guide arm, and manually move the blade guide arm to suit the width of
material using the scale provided.
c. After adjusting the blade guide arm position ,tighten the lock lever.
d. Finger tighten the insert adjusting screw.
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