Use and Care Manual

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doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Ampere
Rating
Volts
Total length of
cord in feet
More
Than
Not
More
Than
120
240
25
50
50
100
100
200
150
300
AWG
00 06 18 16 16 14
06 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12
Not
Recommended
Table 2: Extension cord recommendations
8.0 Adjustments
Always disconnect band saw
from power source before making adjustments,
unless indicated otherwise.
8.1 Tools required for adjustments
(all may not be needed depending on adjustment)
#2 cross point screwdriver
Wrenches, 10/12/14mm
Hex keys, 3/4/6mm
Square
Straight edge
Clamp
8.2 Vertical bow position
1. Disconnect band saw from power source.
2. Rotate stop bracket (A, Figure 8-1) and hold it
out of the way, while lifting bow to upright
position. Pinch point – use caution!
Figure 8-1: disengaging stop bracket
Steps 3 through 6 are for Model 712DV ONLY. For
Model 712V, proceed to step 7.
3. The blade guide brackets can be rotated to
facilitate a more comfortable operating position
while in vertical mode. Remove screw (B,
Figure 8-2) with 6mm hex key and position
bracket in adjacent channel. Re-install screw.
4. Repeat above step for top blade guide bracket.
NOTE: Loosen set screw (C, Figure 8-3) and
slide coolant valve assembly out of slot to
access screw (B). When adjustment is
complete, reinstall coolant valve assembly and
tighten set screw (C).
5. Verify that blade guide bearings are set
correctly in relation to blade (see sect. 8.6).
Figure 8-2: lower blade guide rotation (712DV only)
Figure 8-3:upper blade guide rotation (712DV only)
6. Place smaller support (F, Figure 8-4) onto
groove of blade guide, and adjust height of
blade guide until support sits level on bow
frame, as shown (712DV only).
7. Remove deflector plate (D).
8. Install table plate (B) and secure with four
screws (for 712DV) or two screws (for 712V).
Figure 8-4: installing cutting plate
9. Place a square on table plate and against
blade. Make any needed adjustments until table
plate is square with blade.