Maintenance - Palmgren 9683314 Operating Manual & Parts List

Palmgren Operating Manual & Parts List
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
• Rounds and many sided regular cross-sections have thickness
average of 0.75d.
• Tubes and structurals have thickness average of 2.5t.
NOTE: See Blade Selection for more information on thickness
average calculation.
w
File Down Sharp Corner
Flats and Rectangles
d
Rounds Rounds and I-Beam
t
Tubes
d
File Down Sharp Corner
Hexagon
Figure 14 – Clamping Configurations and
Thickness Average Calculation
Angle
t
C-Beam
Tee
CHECK THE BLADE PATH
Before the saw is plugged in, check to see that blade path is clear
and that:
• All blade guards are in place.
• There is no debris inside the blade guard or covers.
• There is no debris on the blade or blade wheels.
• All hoses and line cords are out of the blade path.
WARNING:
Do not operate saw unless all guards are in place and
the workpiece is the only object that will encounter the blade teeth.

MAINTENANCE

Refer to Figure 15.
Steps required to keep the saw in optimum operating condition
have been described under Operation. The Safety Precautions
should be performed before operation.
For proper maintenance:
• Keep saw clean and dry. Sweep off spots where chips have
collected and wipe off spots where coolant splashed.
• Lubricate the unpainted surfaces with a light application of
medium consistency machine oil to prevent corrosion after
cleaning.
• Grease the vise lead screw (Ref. No. 11) if vise action becomes
difficult.
• Replace dull blades and blades from which teeth have been
stripped. A clean saw with a sharp blade will yield the best cut.
• Internal parts of the band saw have been completely lubricated
at the factory and do not need to be relubricated.
• After the first fifty hours of use, the gear box should be drained
and refilled.
WARNING:
Make certain unit is disconnected from power source
before attempting to service or remove any component. If power
cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced
immediately by a qualified electrician.
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