12
8-in x 13-in Horizontal Cut-Off Bandsaw
To start the saw:
1. Clamp the workpiece in the vise. Refer to Figures 10
and 11 for examples of workpieces in the vise.
Be sure the blade is not in contact with the workpiece
when the motor is started.
2. Start the motor and allow the saw to come up to
speed.
3. Slowly set the saw down onto the workpiece and
adjust cutting speed with the speed control knob
(described on page 9).
4. Do not drop the saw head or force the cut.
Let the weight of the saw head provide the
cutting
force.
5. The saw will automatically shut off at the end of the
cut.
11.8 COOLANT FLOW AND NOZZLE POSITION
Adjust the coolant flow shut-off valves at the top of the saw
head weldment. The flow should be no more than the saw
blade can draw into the workpiece by the movement of the
blade.
The coolant flow can be stopped in two ways:
•
by the coolant selector switch (A, Fig. 4) on the control
box (the preferred method)
•
by closing the shut-off valves
Note: The coolant pump is self-circulating when the
shut-off valves are closed.
!
Never operate the saw without blade covers in place.
!
CAUTION
Make sure the blade is not in contact with the
workpiece when the motor is started. Do not drop
the saw head on the workpiece or force the saw
through the workpiece.
!
CAUTION
The coolant pump must be submerged before
operating to prevent damage to the pump.
11.5 SETTING THE VISE FOR SQUARE CUTS
The procedure for setting the vise for square cuts is identical
to setting for angle cuts (above) except that a machinist’s
square is used to set the angle of the fixed vise jaw (A, Fig.
10). Align one side of the square with the side of the slot (B,
Fig. 10) in the table.
11.6 SETTING BED FOR MITERING CUTS
(MITERING VERSION ONLY)
The saw head can be adjusted through a 45-degree arc as
follows:
1. Ensure that power is turned off and then loosen saw
head miter lock.
2. Rotate the saw head to the approximate desired angle
as specified on the miter angle gauge. Then verify the
exact angle with Engineers square.
3. Lock the saw head miter lock. The miter locking lever
extends through a slot in the front face of the saw bed.
Rotate the lever to the right to tighten the lock and to
the left to loosen.
4. Load the work piece and continue with steps below.
11.7 STARTING THE SAW
Important: The efficient operation of the cut-off saw is de-
pendent upon the condition of the saw blade. If the perfor-
mance of the saw begins to deteriorate, the first item that
you should check is the blade.
If a new blade does not restore the machine’s cutting
accuracy and quality, refer to the
Troubleshooting
section (or
the blade manufacturer’s guide) for conditions to consider
and adjustments that can be made to increase the life of
the blade.
To change the blade, refer to the
Changing Blades
section
on page 17.
Fig. 10
A
B
