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G9744Z Metal Cutting Bandsaw
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The adjustments listed below have been per-
formed at the factory. However, because of the
many variables involved with shipping, we recom
-
mend that you at least verify the following adjust
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ments to ensure accurate cutting results.
Step-by-step instructions on verifying these adjust-
ments can be found in SECTION 7: SERVICE
ADJUSTMENTS.
Factory adjustments that should be verified:
1. Blade Tracking (Pages 35 & 36).
2. Blade Guide Bearings (Page 36).
Recommended
Adjustments
Complete this process once you have familiarized
yourself with all instructions in this manual
.
Starting the machine:
1. Read the entire instruction manual.
2. Make sure all tools and foreign objects have
been removed from the m
achine.
3. Put on safety glasses and secure loose
clothing o
r long hair.
4. Connect the bandsaw to power.
5. Raise the bandsaw and close the feed
control knob to keep the saw in place (see
Figure 12).
Projectiles thrown from
the machine could cause
serious eye injury. Wear
safety glasses during
assembly and operation.
Test Run
6. Start the bandsaw while keeping your finger
near the EMERGENCY S
TOP/OFF button
(Figure 12) at all times during the test run.
The bandsaw should run smoothly with little
or no
vibration.
Note: If the EMERGENCY STOP/OFF button
is pressed, it needs to be twisted until it pops
out or the bandsaw will not start
.
7. Push the emergency stop button. The blade
should stop turning and the coolant pump
should shut
OFF.
— If you suspect any problems, immediately
stop the bandsaw and correct before con
-
tinuing.
—If you need any help with your bandsaw
call our Tech Support at (570) 546-9663.
Figure 12. Control panel.
E-STOP/OFF Button
Feed control knob
ON
NOTICE
DO NOT operate saw without checking gear
box oil level! Operating without sufficient
oil will damage the machine.