BANDSAW OPERATIONS - OD1646 - LESSON 2/TASK 1
LESSON 2
BANDSAW MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
TASK 1.
Describe the methods used to repair and adjust the bandsaw.
CONDITIONS
Within a self-study
environment
and
given
the
subcourse
text,
without
assistance.
STANDARDS
Within one hour
REFERENCES
No supplementary references are needed for this task.
1.
Introduction
A knowledge of the procedures for properly operating a bandsaw machine will
be helpful in learning how to maintain the machine, and will be particularly
useful in learning to isolate the causes of malfunctions in bandsaw
machines. In this task, the procedures required for performing maintenance
on three models of bandsaw machines will be discussed. These models are:
model 1612-0, model 2612-1M, and model 2614-1.
In the second task of this lesson, the troubleshooting procedures for these
three bandsaw models will be described.
2.
Maintenance Procedures for the Model 1612-0 Bandsaw Machine
Maintenance procedures for the model 1612-0 bandsaw machine include
replacing the wheel tires, checking and adjusting the wheel brushes,
adjusting and replacing drive belts, lubricating the head assembly, cleaning
and lubricating the variable speed pulley, and replacing the saw guide
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