Woodstock SHOP FOX M1014 - Manual (Page 25)

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M1014 7" x 12" Metal Cutting Bandsaw
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6. Insert the workpiece into the vise, so the blade
will contact the flattest part of the workpiece
first, and clamp the workpiece in the vise.
7. Set the cast iron stop for duplicate cuts.
8. Set the blade guide so the guides hold the blade
close to the workpiece and the blade will not
twist under the cutting load (refer to Blade Guides
on Page 21 for instructions).
9. Make sure cutting fluid reservoir is full and correct
for the type of blade and material to be cut,
(refer to Cutting Fluid on Page 26 for instructions).
10. Turn the pump and bandsaw ON.
11. Adjust the flow lever so enough cutting fluid is
pumped so that both sides of the blade are cooled,
lubricated, and the chips are washed from the cut
(see Figure 35).
12. Open the feed ON/OFF valve and turn the feed
rate knob so the feed rate is correct, based on your
observations of the blade chip characteristics. Refer
to Feed Rate on Page 27 for details.
Note: When the cut is complete, the ON/OFF switch
push strap will shut OFF the bandsaw, but you must
manually turn the pump OFF.
Figure 35. Lubricator flow control lever.
Flow Lever
NEVER attempt to cut Magnesium
when using soluble oils or emul-
sions (oil-water solutions) as a
cutting fluid! The water in the
solution will greatly intensify an
accidental magnesium-chip fire.
For cutting magnesium alloys, use
a specific cutting fluid intended
for magnesium.