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Connecting the bandsaw to the electricity supply.
110V Electrical plug and cable
220V Electrical plug and Cable
The bandsaw is supplied pre-wired with a 110V 3-pin plug or 220V
3-pin plug. It is recommended that the bandsaw be connected to a
15 amp breaker. The start/stop switch activates the motor .
Testing the bandsaw.
1.
Close the doors.
2.
Check that the red safety switch is in the fully out position.
3.
Check that the machine is clear of all tools and other loose
objects.
4.
Check that all the adjusting and locking handles are tight.
5.
Check that there is no blade fitted; it is far safer to test the
machine without a blade fitted.
6.
Connect the bandsaw to the electricity supply.
7.
Start the bandsaw by pressing the green start button.
8.
The lower flywheel is now turning.
9.
Now is the time to check that the stop switch is functioning
correctly.
10.
With the machine running (no blade fitted), operate the red
stop switch by pressing toward the machine. The motor should have the power turned off and
slow down.
11.
If the switches fail to operate correctly, do not use the machine until the fault has been
corrected.
12.
With the motor running, press the red emergency stop button. The motor should have the
power turned off and slow down.
13.
With the motor running, press the foot break pedal.
The motor should have the power removed and come to a stop.
Should the bandsaw fail the test, it must not be used until the fault has been corrected.
Emergency stop
button
Start / Stop buttons
