In This Section, You'll Learn:
About the main components of the machine and how it moves.
Before operating the machine in any way, you must read and understand this section.
Controls Overview
To safely and effectively operate your machine, you must become familiar with its basic controls.
Machine Controls
The following controls energize the machine's control electronics:
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Main Disconnect Switch On the front of the electrical cabinet.
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Cycle Start Button On the operator panel.

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Coolant Switch On the operator panel.
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Pause Button On the operator panel.
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Emergency Stop Button On the operator panel.
Program Controls
The control panel has the following controls, used to switch between automatic and manual mode, and to set the parameters for machine operations:
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Up and Down Arrow Buttons On the control panel.
For information, see “ Set the Number of Cuts”. -
Stroke Button On the control panel.
For information, see “ Set the Number of Cycles”.

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This is a section of the AF50 Autofeed Bandsaw operator's manual. To view the whole manual, go to Tormach document UM10538.
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