Tormach Autofeed Bandsaw AF50 User manual

Version 0223A
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
BASIC STEPS TO START CUTTING
WARNING! Operator Knowledge: This quick start guide is not a replacement for
the operator manual. You and all other operators must read and understand the
operator manual before installing, using, or maintaining the machine.
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BANDSAW ERROR CODES REFERENCE
Identify the error code on the control panel. If you need any more information, see the
troubleshooting section in the Operator's Manual included with your machine.
Error Description
CS Waiting for user input. Press the Cycle Start button.
E10 The saw lift timed out. It never reached it's required height.
E11 Incorrect user input; cut canceled. To start the operation, press the Cycle Start
button twice.
E12 Saw lift proximity sensors (up and down) are both active.
E13 Infeed and outfeed proximity sensors (forward and rear) are both active.
E15 The infeed table retract stroke timed out (on the initial stroke).
E16 The infeed table advance stroke timed out.
E17 The infeed table retract stroke timed out (on a subsequent stroke).
While troubleshooting error codes, examine the Stroke LEDs on the control panel, which correspond
to the proximity sensors on the bandsaw. If the LED light is illuminated, the proximity sensor is
active.
l×1 LED: Infeed (advance) proximity sensor
l×2 LED:Outfeed (retract) proximity sensor
l×4 LED:Saw down proximity sensor
l×5 LED: Saw up proximity sensor
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QS10546: AF50 Autofeed Bandsaw Quick Start Guide (0223A)

START CUTTING WITH YOUR BANDSAW
Follow the instructions to use the bandsaw in either automatic or manual mode. If you need any
more information, see the Operator's Manual included with your machine.
Note: The images used in this quick reference guide have been edited for clarity. Some
components on your bandsaw aren't shown in the images.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
1. Open the vises (1)and load the material between them. Push the material up so that it's
touching the blade.
2. Move the horizontal quick-adjustment nut (2) and the infeed table (3) until they're just past the
desired length of cut.
3. Rotate the horizontal quick-adjustment nut (2) to make fine adjustments to the infeed table (3)
until the back edge of the table is aligned with the desired length of cut on the ruler.
4. Use the handwheel (4) and clamp handle (5) to close the vise clamps until they're
approximately 1/8 in. from the material.
5. Move the blade support guide (6) until it's as close to the material as possible, but so that it's
not past the outfeed guide (7).
6. Move the blade feed lever (8) up to the Stop position.
7. Lift the saw head until the blade is about 2 in. above the material.
8. Move the vertical quick-adjustment nut (9) until it meets the lift height sensor (10).
9. Twist out the Emergency Stop button (11).
10. Use the Down Arrow and Up Arrow buttons (12) to indicate the number of cuts desired.
11. Use the Stroke button (13) to indicate the number of strokes desired.
12. Push the green Cycle Start button (14) twice.
13. Move the blade feed lever (8) down to the Go position.
14. Use the feed adjustment knob (15) to set the cutting rate.
15. The bandsaw begins to cut your material. Watch the blade cut through to verify that the head
falls at a consistent rate through the material.
MANUAL OPERATION
1. Twist out the Emergency Stop button (11).
2. Push the Down Arrow and the Up Arrow buttons (12) at the same time.
The control panel displays ---.
3. Open the vises (1) and load the material between them.
4. Move the blade feed lever (8) up to the Stop position.
5. Lift the saw head up to its maximum allowed height.
6. Move the material forward until it's at the desired length for the cut.
7. Use the handwheel (4) to close the vise until the material is secure.
8. Move the blade support guide (6) until it's as close to the material as possible, but so that it's
not past the outfeed guide (7).
9. Push the green Cycle Start button (14) twice.
10. Move the blade feed lever (8) down to the Go position.
11. Use the feed adjustment knob (15) to set the cutting rate.
12. The bandsaw begins to cut your material. Watch the blade cut through to verify that the head
falls at a consistent rate through the material.
1. Vises
2. Horizontal Quick-Adjustment Nut
3. Infeed Table
4. Handwheel
5. Clamp Handle
6. Blade Support Guide
7. Outfeed Guide
8. Blade Feed Lever
9. Vertical Quick-Adjustment Nut
10. Lift Height Sensor
11. Emergency Stop Button
12. Down Arrow and Up Arrow Buttons
13. Stroke Button
14. Cycle Start Button
15. Feed Adjustment Nut