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G0668 20" Vertical Metal-Cutting Bandsaw
2. Unbolt the bandsaw from the pallet.
3. With two assistants to steady the bandsaw,
slowly lift it just enough to clear the pallet and
floor obstacles, then move it to the prepared
location.
4. Use shims between the machine mounting
flanges and the floor to level the bandsaw.
Note: Tighten the mounting fasteners evenly
to avoid warping or cracking the base.
Test Run
Once the bandsaw is in place, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly and is ready
for regular operation. The test run consists of veri
-
fying the following: 1) The bandsaw motor powers
up and runs correctly, and 2) the Emergency Stop
button safety feature works correctly.
If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration,
stop using the machine immediately, then review
Troubleshooting on Page 34.
If you cannot find a remedy, contact our Tech
Support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
To test run the bandsaw:
1. Read and follow the safety instructions at the
beginning of the manual, and make sure the
machine is setup properly.
2. Clear all tools and objects used during setup
away from the machine, and make sure both
wheel doors are closed and secured.
3. Make sure the blade is properly tensioned
and the blade guides are positioned correctly
(refer to Blade Tensioning on
Page 25, and
Adjusting Blade Guides on
Page 26 for
detailed instructions).
4. Connect the machine to the power source.
5. Place the key in the Power Switch and turn it
to the ON position—the Power Lamp should
light.
6. Push the Emergency Stop button in, then
twist it clockwise so it pops out. When the
Emergency Stop button pops out, the switch
is reset and ready for operation (see
Figure
8).
7. Push the Start button to turn the machine
ON.
8. Verify that the machine is operating cor-
rectly.
—When operating correctly, the machine
runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.
— Investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the
machine further. Always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
9. Verify that the motor is running in the correct
direction.
— When the motor is running in the correct
direction, the blade will be moving down
into the table.
— If the motor is NOT running in the correct
direction, stop the machine, disconnect the
machine from power, and switch any two
incoming power leads inside the motor wir
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ing junction box (refer to the Motor Wiring
Diagram on Page 45 for detailed illustra-
tions).
Figure 8. Emergency stop button.