Use and Care Manual

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OPERATIONS STEP-BY-STEP
(CONTINUED)
For vertical cuts
1. Shut off the hydraulic downfeed control valve and lift the arm into the vertical position.
2. Make sure that the vertical table is securely installed so that it will adequately support the workpiece.
3. Adjust the blade guards as close as possible to the workpiece to minimize side-to-side blade movement.
4. Start the machine.
Note: Don’t turn on the coolant pump.
5. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade by hand. Keep your fingers away from the blade and always hold
the workpiece securely against the table.
6. Stop the machine once finished.
NEVER USE THE SAW WITHOUT ALL GUARDS AND COVERS IN PLACE. BEFORE STARTING THE SAW BE SURE THAT THE
BLADE IS NOT ALREADY IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
LUBRICATION
1. Periodically clean the filter and the recovery tray. Fill the tank with coolant so that the level of liquid coolant is
between 3 and 5 liters.
2. Machine gears are mounted in an oil-bath. You
don’t need to fill it up, except in case of gear box
leak or overheating.
3. Change the oil once a year by replacing it with a
80W/90 oil as follows:
a. Remove bolts A with a 10 mm wrench and then
remove the gear box cover to drain the gear box.
b. Reinstall the cover and then remove plug B. Fill
the gear box with until it reaches the hole and then
retighten the plug B.
A
B
MAINTENANCE
MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING ANY MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENTS.
CLEANING
Cleaning the bandsaw is relatively easy. After using your bandsaw, sweep up and discard any excess metal and
chips and debris. For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to
any specific instructions given in this section.
Daily:
• Check for loose mounting bolts
• Check the blade for damage
• Check for worn or damaged electrical wires
• Check for any other unsafe conditions
• Clean the metal blade brush
Monthly:
• Inspect V-belt tension, damage, or wear
• Clean the vise screw with air compressed as shown
and lubricate with an all-purpose oil.