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W1770 21" Bandsaw w/Foot Brake
SETUP
— If the machine does start (with the stop button
pushed in), immediately disconnect power to the
machine. The OFF button safety feature is not
working correctly. This safety feature must work
properly before proceeding with regular opera-
tions. Call Tech Support for help.
7. Push the OFF button in, then twist it clockwise so it
pops out. When the OFF button pops out, the switch
is reset and ready for operation (see Figure 24).
8. Turn the bandsaw ON and allow it to reach full
speed, then press the foot brake (Figure 1, Page 5)
completely.
— If the bandsaw blade stops the foot brake is work-
ing correctly; continue to the next step.
— If the bandsaw blade does not stop moving, the
foot brake feature is not working correctly. This
safety feature must work properly before proceed-
ing with regular operations. Call Tech Support for
help.
9. Make sure the blade has fully stopped, open the top
and bottom wheel covers a few inches, then turn the
bandsaw ON.
— If the bandsaw does not start the upper wheel
cover limit switch (Figure 25) is working correctly;
continue to the next step.
— If the bandsaw starts, immediately disconnect
power. The upper wheel cover limit switch is not
working correctly. This safety feature must work
properly before proceeding with regular opera-
tions. Call Tech Support for help.
10. Close the upper and lower wheel covers.
11. Turn the switch disabling key to "0", as shown in
Figure 23.
12. Try to turn the machine ON.
— If the bandsaw does not start, the switch disabling
feature is working as designed. The Test Run is
complete.
— If the bandsaw starts, immediately disconnect
power. The switch disabling feature is not working
correctly. This safety feature must work properly
before proceeding with regular operations. Call
Tech Support for help.
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Twist Button Clockwise
To Reset Switch...
Figure 24. Resetting the switch.
Keep your hands away from the bandsaw
blade when the door is open during
Step 9 of this procedure in case the
limit switch does not work! Failure to
follow this warning may result in seri-
ous personal injury!
Figure 25. Upper door limit switch.