Use and Care Manual

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3. Set vise to desired angle, re-install nuts and
bolts, and tighten the nut and bolt
assemblies.
4. Adjust the movable vise parallel to the fixed
vise by loosening bolt (A, Figure 13),
adjusting to parallel, and tightening bolt.
Figure 12
Figure 13
To set vise for maximum width of stock cutting:
1. Remove the nut and bolt assemblies.
2. Position the vise and re-install the bolt
assemblies as pictured in Figure 12.
7.5 Blade tension
Disconnect machine from
power source. Blades are sharp; use extra
care when removing, installing or adjusting.
Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
Blade tension is important to the proper
operation of the saw. Proper blade tension is
22,000 to 25,000 lbs. per square inch as
measured on a blade tension gauge.
To set the blade tension without the use of a
blade tension gauge:
1. Install blade between the wheels, and insert
blade between the bearings on the blade
guides.
2. Tension blade slightly to remove any sag in
blade between blade wheels.
3. Turn blade tension knob (A, Figure 14) one
and three quarter to two revolutions
clockwise. This equals approximately 23,000
lbs. of blade tension.
Do not overtighten blade.
This may cause blade to stretch and warp.
Figure 14
4. After blade has been completely installed,
close the covers, connect to power source,
and run saw for two to three minutes so the
blade can seat properly.
5. Disconnect machine from power source.
Open the cover and loosen blade just until it
begins to sag.
6. Tighten blade until it becomes straight
between the blade wheels and all sag has
been eliminated.
7. Tighten blade by turning blade tension
wheel two full revolutions. Blade is now
properly tensioned and ready for use.
8. Close the covers and connect machine to
power source.
7.6 Changing blades
Never operate this saw
unless all blade guards are installed and in
proper working order. Never adjust blade
brush while machine is running.