User Manual

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Insert-type saw guides are recommended
for maximum band speeds of 1300 fpm (390
m/min) for production sawing, or up to 5000
fpm (1500 m/min) for occasional sawing. Use
optional roller saw guides for continuous
sawing over 1300 fpm (390 m/min).
Saw Band Removal
Always use extreme care when handling saw
bands. Wear gloves.
1. Release saw band tension. Then: (a) Open all
bandwheel doors; (b) Remove the post saw band
guard; (c) Loosen the screw holding the worktable's
sawing slot clamp bar and move it aside; (d) Loosen
the saw guide inserts.
2. Carefully slip the worn or broken saw band from
between the saw guide inserts and remove it from
around the bandwheels. Then work the saw band
out through the slot in the machine frame.
Saw Band Installation
Always use extreme care when handling saw
bands. Wear gloves.
1. Remove the old saw band according to the directions
above. Then: (a) Place the new saw band carefully
through the slot in the machine frame; (b) Place the
new saw band carefully around the bandwheels and
between the upper and lower saw guide inserts; (c)
The saw band should track along the center of the
bandwheel tires.
2. Remove the new saw band's protective Saw Cap.
Then: (a) Apply the band tension recommended
by the scale adjacent to the tension adjustment
knob; (b) Reinstall the post saw band guard; (c)
Reposition and secure the worktable sawing slot
clamp bar; (d) Close all bandwheel doors.
Saw Band Tension Adjustment
1. Saw band tension is adjusted by turning the knob
located below the machine's sawing head (this knob
also is used to lock the post in place).
2. A scale showing the recommended tension for
various saw band widths is located to the right of the
tension adjustment knob. Scale numbers represent
the recommended tensions for common saw band
gages and pitches.
• One (1) set of steel saw guide inserts for saw bands
1/4 to 1/2 inch (6.3 to 12.7 mm) wide.
Information about all DoALL saw bands can be
obtained from a DoALL sales representative.
Insert-Type Saw Guide Adjustment
These instructions apply to both the upper
and lower insert-type saw guide blocks.
1. Select the saw guide blocks and inserts marked for
the width of the saw band to be used. Then: (a)
Place the left insert in the left milled slot; (b) Tighten
the insert screw slightly so that the insert will slide
in the slot, yet still hold its correct position when
released.
Positioning the Left Insert.
2. Select the insert gage which matches the size of the
saw band being used. Then: (a) Place the insert
gage in the right slot; (b) Adjust the left insert to t
exactly into the notched end of the gage; (c) Tighten
the left insert screw.
3. Place the right insert in its slot and tighten the
insert lightly. Then: (a) Place the gage edgewise
between both inserts; (b) Lower the right insert until
it rests against the gage; (c) Tighten the right insert
screw.
Positioning the Right Insert.
SAW BAND PREPARATION (Continued....)