TM 9-3405-205-14 & P
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (continued)
11. Work Light: This accessory consists of a lamp and a flexible mount which allows for ease of adjustment in
positioning the lamp where the operator wants it.
12. Powerfeed: If the band saw is equipped with an optional powerfeed unit (fig. 27), the following steps are used to
set up for power sawing.
1. Position the feed-weight by unlocking it and sliding it along the bar. The farther the weight is from the pivot
point of the bar, the higher the feed force. It is better to feed a little slower than possible than to saw at
maximum rate and reduce blade life.
2. Step on the foot pedal applying enough force to latch it in position.
3. Using material guide against the workpiece and with the workpiece against the blade, wrap the chain around
the material guide and hook each end to the powerfeed cables with as little play as possible.
4. Start the saw.
5. Hold back on the material guide and release the latch on the foot pedal. To stop feed, step on foot pedal
and re-latch it.
6. Gradually release the material guide until all the powerfeed force is being used in the sawing action.
7. If sawing through a part, hold back on the material guide as the saw blade breaks through to avoid jamming
the blade against the material guide. Re-latch foot pedal to stop feed.
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