Dake Model LE10A - Manual (Page 15)

12/10/07 Model LE10A Text 15
i. Carefully place the work piece onto the work feed table so that is
extends approximately 2.5” (60mm) beyond the rear vise.
2. Determine the proper position of the work piece for cutting.
j. Turn the vise clamp selector to “rear vise open”.
k. Manually move the rear vise until it pushes against the work piece.
Then engage the pawl with the rack.
l. Turn the vise clamp selector to “front vise open”, so that the work
piece is securely clamped with the rear vise.
m. Push the vertical roller guides against the work piece and tighten the
guides with the lock handles.
n. Depress the rear vise forward button until the rear vise moves to the
forward limit position.
o. Manually move the front vise until it pushes against the work piece
then engage the pawl with the rack.
p. Turn the vise clamp selector to “rear vise open” so that the work
piece is securely clamped with the front.
q. Depress the rear vise backward button until the rear vise moves to
the backward limit position.
r. Turn the vise clamp selector to “front vise open”.
s. Lower the saw blade by depressing the quick approach button, until
the quick approach feeler is just above the work piece.
t. Depress the rear vise forward button to move the work piece forward
until the cutting position of the work piece is aligned with the saw
blade. If necessary, press the rear vise backward button so that the
work piece is accurately positioned.
u. After properly adjusting the position of the work piece, turn the vise
clamp selector to “back vise open”, so that the work piece is securely
clamped with the front vise.
Warning!!!!!
Always turn the machine power off before changing the blade
speed. The power must be locked out before changing the blade
speed.
4.4 Blade speed change
3. Adjust the saw blade speed.
v. There is a handle just to the right of the motor, when loosened the
motor can be moved up and down. Move the motor up and move the
belt to the desired speed.
w. It is necessary to properly adjust the saw blade speed, depending
upon the material and shape of the work piece to be cut.
x. The blade drive uses a V-Belt: A-47 (60 Hz) and A-48 (50 Hz).
Blade speeds are 27, 40, 54, 68 and 80m/min