Recommendations And Advice; Machine Operation - Promac SY-315 Manual

8. Recommendations and advice

8.1 General advice before using the machine
- The machine has been designed to cut metal, used in
workshops, turner's shops and general mechanical
structural work.
- The machine model SY-315 (44/88 rpm) is suitable for
profiles and lighter workpieces.
- The machine model SY-315L (22/44 rpm) is suitable for
solid workpieces and high tensile material like chromium
steel.
- Limit the machine use to a single operator.
- Do not overload the machine when using it for the first
time to give the transmission time to run in.
Always check that the workpiece is securely clamped and
that long pieces are suitably supported.
- Do not use blades bigger than 315 mm.
- Always start the machine with a raised head and closed
vise.
- Make sure the saw blade is well-sharpened and has the
correct toothing for the workpiece.
The operator should stand in front of the machine using a
single hand to grip the control handle.

9. Machine operation

ATTENTION:
Before working on the machine (e.g. maintenance,
adjustment or repair works) it must be completely
disconnected from the mains supply.
9.1 Mitre angle
- Use the mitre lock lever (A) to release the disk head
assembly.
- Rotate the disk head assembly to the correct mitre
angle.
SY-315 / SY-315L
- Check the mitre angle on the angle indicator (B) below the
vice.
- Use the mitre lock lever (A) to lock in the mitre angle
9.2 Vice operation
The machine is fitted with a quick clamp system.
Use the vice hand-wheel (A) to approach the work-piece, but
leave an approximate 2 - 5mm gap between the mobile vice
jaw and the work-piece (C).
Then use the vice lock lever (B) to clamp and unclamp the
work-piece.
9.3 Loading the work piece
- Open the quick action sledge sufficiently.
- Measure and mark off the length of material desired to be
cut-off.
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