TM 9-3405-215-14&P
ACCESSORIES
VARIABLE WEIGHT POWER FEED
The variable weight power feed allows operator to use
both hands for guiding work being pulled into saw band.
Weight position on beam determines feed rate and
pressure. Weight position is set by a handwheel. The
beam is raised initially by pushing foot pedal. Feed force
exerted against blade ranges from 0-80 pounds (0-36
kg). Turn handwheel on side of base clockwise to
reduce pressure and feed rate. Use heavy feed force
when sawing with wide bands and lighter feed forces for
narrower bands.
Feed force less than 10 pounds (5 kg) is achieved by
partially restraining pedal.
Lighter feed forces are
required if workpiece is significantly thicker. Release
pressure and stop feed by removing foot from pedal.
Where a cut has longer than 10 inch (255 mm)
FIG. 22. WORK HOLDING JAW.
maximum feed distance, bring weight back into position
at bottom of stroke by pressing pedal into notch. Then
NO. 1 ALL-PURPOSE CUT-OFF
remove work holding chain slack.
Used with variable weight power feed for ripping, cutting-
off, and mitering functions. It allows operator to notch,
CAUTION
square, rip, or miter rods, tubes, bars, channels, rails,
PEDAL SHOULD REMAIN in ITS
and irregular shapes with accuracy. See Fig. 23.
UPPER POSITION WHEN NOT in
(1) Mount table guide and guide spacer. Slide unit
USE.
THIS GUARDS AGAINST
along guide and square miter bar with table slot.
OPERATOR AND MACHINE INJURY
Place graduation scale at "zero" marking.
SHOULD
PEDAL
BECOME
ACCIDENTALLY DISLODGED.
(2) Lock unit in desired position with set screw.
(3) Use handwheel for manual operation.
(4) Change from manual to automatic feeding by
disengaging feed screw with split nut lever. Fasten
power feed chain around miter head collar top.
FIG. 21. VARIABLE WEIGHT POWER FEED
FIG. 23. NO. 1 ALL-PURPOSE CUT-OFF, RIPPING,
FEATURES.
MITERING.
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