Setup & Operation
Feed Operation
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Setup & Operation
3.10 Feed Operation
The feed system includes a hand crank to move the carriage forward or backward. The
speed at which the carriage travels forward depends on how fast you turn the feed crank.
1.
To move the carriage forward, push the crank handle in to engage the screw heads and
rotate the feed crank clockwise.
See Figure 3-16.
HINT:
To get a straight cut in the first part of the board, feed the blade into the log at a
slow speed. This stops the blade from flexing and dipping up or down. Use a slow speed
until the whole width of the blade has entered the cut. Then increase the feed rate as
desired. Maximum feed rate varies with width and hardness of the wood. Over-feeding
results in engine and blade wear, and also produces a wavy cut.
2.
To move the carriage backward, rotate the feed crank counterclockwise, or pull the saw
head back. Always disengage the blade before returning the carriage and raise the
carriage slightly to make sure the blade clears the log.
FIG. 3-16
Turn crank clockwise for
forward feed;
counterclockwise
to return carriage
Push crank handle
in to engage screws
for feed operation
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