User Guide

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Adjusting The Blade Tension:
Turn the Blade Tension Knob (181) clockwise to increase tension on the Saw Blade
(127). Turn the Blade Tension Knob counterclockwise to decrease tension on the
Saw Blade. Correct tension is acquired when the Saw Blade is just tight enough so
that no slippage occurs between the Saw Blade and the Wheels (124, 175).
NOTE: When the Bandsaw is not in use over long periods of time, release the ten-
sion on the Saw Blade (127).
Adjusting The Feed Rate:
Excessive feed pressure can break the Saw Blade (127). Insufficient feed pressure
dulls the Saw Blade rapidly.
The Cylinder (20) controls the blade speed during horizontal cutting. The hydraulic
feed control is turned on or off via the small lever on the small cylinder. The speed
is controlled during or right before horizontal cutting.
IMPORTANT: When the cylinder is in the OFF position, the Saw Arm will lock
into the vertical position. Never force the Saw Arm down. If the Saw Arm
descends while the Cylinder is in the OFF position, disconnect the unit from
power and do not use the tool until the hydraulic feed has been repaired.
The Spring (87) may also need to be adjusted to ensure a proper feed rate. Loosen
the Nut (91) on the right one turn. Loosen the nut on the left one turn to decrease
the feed rate or tighten the Nut on the left one turn to increase feed rate. After
adjusting, tighten the Nut on the right securely while holding the left nut still. (See
Figure S.)
1.
2.
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2.
3.
WHEEL
(175)
BLADE
BACK
COVER
(128)
UPPER
SCREW (168)
ADJUSTING
SCREW
(168)
BLADE TENSION KNOB
(181)
FIGURE R
SPRING
ADJUSTING
ROD
(88)
FIGURE S
NUT (91)
NUT (91)