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4/29/03 VERTICAL BAND SAWS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND PARTS LIST MODEL TRADEMASTER – SECTION I DAKE/PARMA WHEN ORDERING PARTS GIVE COMPLETE SERIAL NUMBER OF MACHINE GIVE PART NUMBER AND NAME GIVE AMOUNT REQUIRED Unless the above data is included we cannot fill your order.
● Variable speed range from 50 to 500 fpm with clearly visible speed indicator. ● Tilting table combined with power feed makes compound angle possible. ● Safety shielded with over blade protection, right down to the work piece. Model Trademaster Section I -...
DISCONNECT MACHINE. Make sure machine is unplugged from it’s power source before servicing and when changing accessories, such as blades. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. Before leaving machine, turn the power off. Do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop. Model Trademaster Section I -...
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Carefully unpack and discard crating material. Unbolt machine from pallet and lift off. (You can lift your Trademaster saw by the upper portion of the saw using a lift truck.) Only lift in this manner with the door OPEN or damage may result.
4/29/03 TRADEMASTER ADJUSTMENTS WHEEL CANT ADJUSTMENT– Used to position blade on wheel. GUIDE BAR LOCK – Used to lock roll guides into position. BLADE TENSION HANDLE – Used to remove and install saw blade. Also used to set the correct blade tension – be sure blade is tight.
Note: 1) You must have at least 3 teeth into your work or blade damage will result. 2) For straight cuts, a 3/4" inch blade is best. Blade Speed (feet per minute) Refer to the blade selector chart inside the cover on your Trademaster for the appropriate speed. Blade Removal and Installation To remove the blade, release the blade tension handle.
4/29/03 Lubricating Gear Box: Your Trademaster gearbox is filled at the factory. Check the fluid level on arrival, and then check every six months thereafter. Use 90 weight gear lube to maintain fluid level at the fill / check pipe plug.
The blade speed must only be adjusted with the machine running. This can be selected by moving the speed selector lever forward or backward to increase or decrease blade speed. The scale on the speed selector bracket will indicate the blade speed in feet per minute. Model Trademaster Section I -...
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To tilt the table, loosen the table lock, and carefully tilt the table to the degree needed as marked on the scale and lock the table at this angle. ALWAYS secure the work to the table to prevent it from falling off the machine. To make compound miters, set the table Model Trademaster Section I -...
By loosening the setscrews move the rollers so they are just behind the blades teeth gullets. The roller must not contact the set of the teeth. Note: Keep the guides clean and free from chips. Model Trademaster Section I -...
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