4.4.
Control Box Fitting
Remove the control box from its packaging (it is already connected both electrically and hydraulically) and fit to the arm using the bolts
and washers shown in fig.7.
fig.7
4.5.
Isolating Switch Fitting (Relay Cabinet Door)
4.5.1.
open the relay cabinet by loosening the hex screw.
4.5.2.
Dismantle the switch as in Fig.8. Prise the cover (fig.8.1) gently over the handle (fig.8.2) with a screwdriver to release.
4.5.3.
Fit the switch back plate to the back of the door with the large notch facing downwards (fig.9).
4.5.4.
Attach the front plate (fig.8.4) to the front of the door with the 45° corner at the lower left and secure to the back plate with the 4
screws.
4.5.4.
Fit the label card (fig.8.3.) with the tongue in the lower cut-out and press the handle (fig.8.2) onto the shaft. 'Off' and 'On' should show
through the window in the face of the handle when turned through 90°.
4.5.5.
Refit the cover (fig.8.1.) over the handle.
4.5.6.
It should now only be possible to open the relay cabinet door with the switch in the 'Off' position.
4.5.7.
secure the cabinet door with the hex screw.
4.6.
Work Rest Fitting (fig.10)
4.6.1.
screw and tighten the bar into the threaded hole near the vice.
4.6.2.
clamp the support arm and thimble onto the bar.
4.6.3.
Adjust the support arm so as to be level with the vice for supporting flat sections.
4.6.4.
to support tube sections, move the arm radially and use the thimble to support the inside of the tube.
4.7.
Connecting to Electrical Supply.
4.7.1.
If connecting to a 13A plug, wire in accordance with section 1.1.9. of these instructions.
4.7.2.
If it is intended to make a permanent electrical connection, the guidance of a competent electrician should be sought.
4.7.3.
It is recommended that a PAt test is carried out as part of the commissioning.
4.8.
Tensioning the Blade.
the blade should be tensioned to 2000kg/cm² before use (see section 6.3. for details)
5. OPERATION
WARNING! Before operating the bandsaw ensure that you read, understand and apply the safety instructions in Section 1.
5.1.
OPERATION.
NOTE: Before operating the machine certain checks and adjustments will need to be carried out. It is very important that
these instructions are followed carefully in order that the machine is set up safely and correctly.
5.1.1. check that the blade is suitable for the material to be cut.
5.1.2. check the blade for correct tension and check the blade guide bearings.
5.1.3. select the appropriate speed for the material being cut.
5.1.4. raise the blade arm and lock in position by closing the arm lock valve (fig.11).
5.1.5. secure the material to be cut in the vice. coarse adjustments to the vice may be made by moving the vice pawl along the rack
5.1.6. open the arm lock valve, lower blade arm until blade is just above workpiece, close valve and then position both blade guides as close
to the work as possible.
5.1.7. check the coolant level.
5.1.8. Plug in the saw, turn on the isolating switch, turn on the coolant pump and then the saw.
DO NOT start saw with blade touching workpiece.
5.1.9. open arm lock valve to allow blade to come down onto workpiece.
Adjust feed rate as required with feed control (fig.11).
5.1.10. coolant flow may be adjusted by the control valves (fig.12).
Note: If the emergency stop (fig.11) has been pressed it must be rotated to reset before the saw can be used again.
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Issue: 5 (L) - 30/05/17
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