User Manual

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REPLACING BANDWHEEL FLANGES
1. Replace worn or damaged ange segments by
removing the bandwheel from the machine. Then:
(a) Remove the nged segments; (b) Install new
ange segments with their chamfered edge toward
the tire.
Replacing Retainers and/or Flange Segments.
REPLACING BANDWHEEL TIRES
1. Remove the retainers from the front of the
bandwheel.
2. Loosen the worn tire with a screwdriver or other at
tool. Stretch or cut the tire if necessary to remove
it.
3. Mount new tire with the steel backed notches in
alignment with the retainers.
4. Clean the bandwheel and install a new tire by
tapping lightly with a soft hammer. Rotate the
bandwheel 30º as each tap is made until the tire is
against the wheel ange.
5. Reinstall the retainers.
INSERT-TYPE SAW GUIDES
Pivot Back-Up Inserts
1. Reverse pivot back-up inserts for additional wear
life, then replace when all surfaces are worn.
Roller Back-Up Bearing
1. These bearings are sealed and packed for life with
a special lubricant. They can be replaced by: (a)
Removing the snap ring; (b) Pulling out the bearing
and shaft; (c) New bearings are easily installed with
a light press t.
MAINTENANCE
ELECTRIC MOTORS
1. Follow the manufacturer's maintenance instructions
for each electric motor.
HEAD COMPONENTS
1. Wipe oil onto the post occasionally. Then move the
post up and down through the slide block several
times.
2. Oil the upper bandwheel slide and band tension
screw each month.
3. Wheel bearings are sealed and lubricated for life.
TRANSMISSION
1. Drain, ush, and rell the transmission yearly. Fill
to the bottom of the check plug opening with oil
recommended by the Lubrication Chart. Check the
variations of lling and checking the oil level of the
transmission below
Checking Oil Level.
2. Check often for seal leaks around the shaft.
3. Immediately investigate any loud or unusual noises,
or rough operating vibration.
4. It is recommended that you return a faulty
transmission to the factory for repair.
Correct new transmission installation is
extremelyimportantbecausecarefulalignment
is necessary. Installation by a DoALL service
representative is highly recommended.