Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr
Grand Haven, MI 49417
976200-2, 976202-2
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REV112019
CONTROLS
STARTING THE SAW
Once the machine is set up and coolant is added the machine can now be operated.
1. Ensure that the head parameters are set, see “Setting Head Parameters” in this manual
and the material is properly secured the in the vises, see “Vise Adjustments” in this
manual if assistance is needed.
2. Close the safety guard and turn power on to the machine.
3. Close the head feed control knob to the “0” setting.
4. Ensure that the head of the machine is in the up position, making contact with the upper
limit switch.
5. Select a speed with the motor speed switch.
a. Setting “1” is the lowest RPM setting, and “2” is the highest RPM setting.
6. Press the “Cycle Start Button”, this will start blade rotation and coolant flow.
a. Check to make sure that the blade is rotating in the correct direction: counter-
clockwise for a ferrous head and clockwise for non-ferrous.
b. The valve above to the right of the blade guard controls the coolant flow and can
be adjusted.
A: Power Switch
B: Cycle Start Button
C: Head Feed Flow Control
D: Security Key Switch
E: Power On Indicator Light
F: Motor Speed Switch
G: E-Stop Button
H: Air Pressure Gauge
I: Security Interrupted Indicator Light
