Dust Connection; Starting Operation; Machine Operation - Powermatic PM1500 Mode D'emploi

ATTENTION:
-Check first if the saw blade is tensioned and runs freely and if all
safety devices are fitted before starting the machine.
- If the direction of rotation is not correct, the phase converter
inside the CEE Euro plug must be pushed in and turned 180°.
(The saw blade must run down to the table)

5.4 Dust connection

Before initial operation, the machine must be connected to a dust
extractor. The suction should switch on automatically when the
bandsaw is switched on.
The flow rate on the suction port must be 20m/sec.
Flexible hoses must be of non-flammable quality, and must be
connected to the machine ground system.

5.5 Starting operation

You can start the machine with the green ON-button. The red OFF-
button on the main switch (18, Fig 1) stops the machine.
In case of machine overload the motor overload cut-off will react.
After appr.10 min of cooling the machine can be started again.

6. Machine operation

Correct working position:
In front of the machine standing in the direction of cutting.
Cut preparation:
Bring the upper blade guide to a distance of approximately 3mm
to the workpiece (Fig 18).
For your own safety, always set the saw guide as close to the
workpiece as possible.
Work only with a sharp and flawless sawblade.
Make sure blade is tracked and tensioned correctly.
Make sure blade guides are adjusted correctly.
If using the fence, move it into position and lock it to the guide rail.
Work only with rip fence securely locked in place.
Fig 18
For narrow shallow cuts on the rip fence, place the fence profile
into the horizontal position (Fig 7).
Turn on band saw and allow it to reach full speed.
Workpiece handling:
Hands placed flat on the workpiece outside the cutting area.
Feed the workpiece towards the saw blade in the direction of the
saw line, and cut as required by turning to follow the line drawn.
Push the workpiece steadily forward; complete the cut as a single
movement.
If possible, do not draw the workpiece back, as this could cause
the sawblade to run off its wheels.
Support long and wide workpieces with helping roller stands.
Near the cutting area use a push stick to feed, to prevent your
hands to come close to the saw blade.
Make relief cuts whenever necessary. A relieve cut is an extra cut
made through the waste portion of the wood.
Use a feeding template to safely guide small and narrow
workpieces.
Use a suitable wedge to prevent round timber from turning under
the pressure of the cut.
Blade Drift:
Blade drift is a frequent problem on rip cuts and during resawing.
Blade drift may occur when the fence is being used, the blade
begins to wander off the cutting line (Fig 19).
Blade drift can be caused by a number of factors.
- The saw blade follows the grain
- The saw blade is dull.
- Blade guides not adjusted correctly.
- Blade tension insufficient.
- Blade-teeth have asymmetric"set"
.
Fig 19