Changes

* Horizontal band saws cut via a vertically descending blades.

* Horizontal band saws cut via a vertically descending blades.

* The cutting tooth speed is set by a pulley in the rear.

* The cutting tooth speed is set by a pulley in the rear and VFD.

** Lift up on the motor to get some slack on the belt.

** Lift up on the motor to get some slack on the belt.

** Don't cross wheels; keep the pulley belt straight.

** Don't cross wheels; keep the pulley belt straight.

** Be gentle with the needle valve; a single finger with light pressure is enough to adjust it.

** Be gentle with the needle valve; a single finger with light pressure is enough to adjust it.

* Power

* Power

** The plug is a twist-lock 220V three-phase plug.

** as of 12/16 a Fluxmaster 50 VFD has been added. The machine is now powered by 110v any 10a ckt can be used.  

** The starter is located on the back. If you turn on the machine and it makes a buzzing noise, turn it off immediately and turn off/on the starter.

** Power to the VFD is controled by the toggle switch on the left of the control box.

** During use, the on/off switch at the end of the machine is used for power. The trip lever also activates this same switch.

** The button switch on the front and and the trip lever control the motor. The button must be pulled out and the trip lever up. Both must be 'on' to power the motor.  

** RPM is controlled by the dial and the belt position.

** Blade speed is approx 2.7 * RPM 

** Turn off switches and unplug the machine when you're done to prevent accidental activation.

** Turn off switches and unplug the machine when you're done to prevent accidental activation.

** Never walk away from the machine while it's running. We are not a production shop; babysit the machine in case it fails and avoid putting curious people in danger.

** Never walk away from the machine while it's running. We are not a production shop; babysit the machine in case it fails and avoid putting curious people in danger.