
Operator's Manual: Band Saw Metal Cutting
Department of the Army technical manual for the Boice-Crane Model 2325 band saw metal cutting machine. This operator's manual covers setup, operation, and maintenance of the machine with a complete components list. Includes detailed bandsaw blade specifications covering widths from 1/8 to 1/2 inch with tooth counts ranging from 14 to 24 teeth per inch, file guide installation and adjustment, and inventory of basic issue items supplied with the equipment. Original manual dated June 1965 with Change 1 incorporated from May 1973.
Table of Contents:
- DESCRIPTION
- Model Designation
- Purpose of the Equipment
- Major Components of the Equipment
- Location of Inspection Plates and Doors
- SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
- OPERATION
- Preparation for Use
- Operating Procedure
- Band Saw Guides
- Band Saw Blade
- Band File Guides
- Band Files
- Wheel Speed Changing Instructions
- General Operating Technique
- Screw Feed Device
- Miter Guide
- Internal Sawing and Use of Blade Welder
- INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION
- Periodic Inspection
- Lubrication
- MAINTENANCE
- Trouble Shooting
- Wheel and Slide Assembly
- Telescoping Blade Guard
- Band Saw Guides
- Band File Guides
- Table Assembly
- Wheel Tires
- Motor
- PARTS LIST
- APPENDIX. BASIC ISSUE ITEMS LIST
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Document Details
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- Pages
- 52
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- Category
- Machine Tools