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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
COOLANT TANK
Refer to Figure 9.
•
The coolant tank (Ref. No. 107) can hold up to 2.25 gallons of
coolant. For proper operation, the pump must be completely
submerged in fluid.
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Check that the fluid level is sufficient before attempting wet-cut
operations. Usually two gallons is sufficient.
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Check that the tank is not filled with debris.
CAUTION:
Do not allow shavings to flow through the pump.
Change the fluid and clean the tank often. Whenever possible, the
chips should be cleaned out of the chip tray (Ref. No. 1) before they
are washed into coolant reservoir.
POSITIONING
Refer to Figure 8.
The vise is designed to keep the workpiece steady while it is being
cut. The vise should only have to counteract the cutting forces.
Using the proper position will help produce a safe and accurate
cut. These general rules about positioning apply to most situations:
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The workpiece should rest flat on the workbed without the
need for side support. Some suggested configurations are
shown in Figure 8.
•
The entire length of the work should be supported. Do not bal-
ance the workpiece on the workbed. Use support stands to pre-
vent the work from falling off after the cut.
•
Avoid positions which will cause the blade to encounter sharp
edges. If sharp corners cannot be avoided, file down the point
that the blade will contact.
WORK STOP ADJUSTMENT
Refer to Figures 8 and 9.
1. Loosen the screw (Ref. No. 72) holding the work stop (Ref. No.
73) to the work stop rod (Ref. No. 74).
2. Adjust the work stop casting to the desired length position.
3. Rotate the work stop to contact the workpiece as close to the
bottom as possible.
4. Tighten the wing bolt.
•
Do not allow the blade to rest on the workpiece while the motor
is shut off.
•
Flats and rectangles have thickness averages of
w
(See Figure 8).
•
Rounds and many sided regular cross-sections have thickness
average of 0.75
d
.
•
Tubes and structural shapes have a thickness average of 2.5
t
.
NOTE:
See Blade Selection for more information on thickness aver-
age calculation.
CHECK THE BLADE PATH
Before the saw is plugged in, check to see that blade path is clear
and that:
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All blade guards are in place.
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There is no debris inside the blade guard or covers.
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There is no debris on the blade or blade wheels.
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All hoses and line cords are out of the blade path.
WARNING:
Do not operate saw unless all guards are in place and
the workpiece is the only object that will encounter the blade
teeth.
MAINTENANCE
Refer to Figure 9.
Steps required to keep the saw in optimum operating condition
have been described under Operation. The Safety Precautions
should be performed before operation.
For proper maintenance:
•
Keep saw clean and dry. Sweep off spots where chips have col-
lected and wipe off spots where coolant splashed.
•
Lubricate the unpainted surfaces with a light application of
medium consistency machine oil to prevent corrosion after
cleaning.
•
Grease the vise lead screw (Ref. No. 50) if vise action becomes
difficult.
•
Replace dull blades and blades from which teeth have been
stripped. A clean saw with a sharp blade will yield the best cut.
•
Internal parts of the band saw have been completely lubricated
at the factory and do not need to be relubricated.
•
After the first fifty hours of use, the gear box should be drained
and refilled.
WARNING:
Make certain unit is disconnected from power source
before attempting to service or remove any component. If power
cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immedi-
ately by a qualified electrician.
Figure 8 – Clamping Configurations and
Thickness Average Calculation
