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17.8
Readjusting the Main Motor Brake
Switch off the machine during maintenance and repair work and secure it against being
switched on again unexpectedly! Lock the main switch with a padlock!
If the machine does not come to a standstill within 10 sec-
onds when braking, the motor brake must be readjusted.
Procedure:
•
Disconnect the machine from the power supply and
secure it or turn off the main switch and lock it.
•
Insert an angled SW5 Allen key through the fan cover
and insert it into the hexagon socket of the front-side
set screw (see
•
Turn the Allen key approx. 1/8 turns clockwise as
shown in
Figure 39: Readjusting the motor brake
17.8.1
Check the Adjustment
•
Before checking the adjustment, make sure that the belt is well tensioned (see
•
Then unlock the main switch (
1
) again and switch it on (position
“
I
”
).
•
Turn the brake release switch (
17
) to the right position
“
released
” (
see
→
Now it must be possible to move the saw blade by hand. By turning it, you can now check whether
the brake is dragging, which means that it has been adjusted too excessively.
→
If the brake is dragging, the readjustment made must be minimally reversed again.
Cutting hazard! Wear protective gloves when handling the bandsaw blade!
•
Now turn the brake release switch (
17
) back to the left
“
inactive
” position
.
•
Start the bandsaw blade and wait until the machine has reached full speed.
•
Then switch off the bandsaw and check the braking time to standstill.
•
If the braking time is still over 10 seconds, repeat the setting procedure (see section
and check the adjustment again.
•
If the adjustment was not successful, please contact the customer service of the manufacturer.
If rattling noises occur in the area of the fan blade when turning the motor, please contact
the customer service. Possibly the brake lining is worn out.
