2.2
Manual Mode Machine Operation
Manual mode allows for a manual operation of the saw. In this mode all functions are activated be selection of the respec-
tive function button on the user interface.
To enter the manual mode after the main power has been turned off, press the Machine Start button. Follow the instruc-
tions on the display, and select the Manual Mode. A lit LED adjacent to the Manual Mode or Semi-Automatic Mode button
indicates machine mode.
Cut in Manual Mode
1
Open vise
2
Raise head
3
Position material
4
Close vise
5
Start blade
6
Press Cycle Start. To pause the head feed press Cycle Pause. To resume head feed press Cycle Start.
7
Machine will shut off blade when head reaches downward most position.
8
Raise head
9
Open vise
Semi-Automatic Mode Machine Operation
Upon initial power up, press MACHINE START. You will be prompted to press the reset button. Follow the onscreen in-
structions.
1
Set the HEAD UP and HEAD DOWN LIMITS. Refer to Setting Head Up and Head Down Limits.
2
Open vise by pressing the VISE OPEN button.
3
Position material.
4
Close the vise by pressing the VISE CLOSE button.
5
Start the blade by pressing the BLADE ON/OFF button.
6
Start the cycle by pressing the CYCLE START button.
The machine will automatically close the vise and proceed to advance the head. Upon reaching the head down limit,
which under most operating conditions should be set to the bottom most travel of the head. The blade will turn off, the
head will go up to the preset head up limit and the vise will open. Subsequent cuts from the same material may be
made by repeating step 3 through 6.
Setting Head Up and Head Down Limits
The machine can be setup to restrict the head movement in Semi-Auto mode between bottom and top limit settings.
During normal operating conditions where a complete through cut is required, the head down limit should be set to the
bottom most position of the head travel. Setting the head down limit at any other position will result in a partially cut piece.
The head up limit should be set according to the material height. In cycle mode the head will respect these two preset
limits.
To Set Head Down Limit
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Position the head at the desired head down position by pressing the HEAD UP or HEAD DOWN
buttons.
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Press the HEAD DOWN LIMIT button.
To Set Head Up Limit
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Position the head at the desired head up position by pressing the HEAD UP or HEAD DOWN
buttons.
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Press the HEAD UP LIMIT button.
