
9
AUTOMATIC CUTTING SEQUENCE
If multiple parts of the same length are required, the saw will be operated with an automatic
cutting sequence in automatic mode.
Place the material on the saw, with longer length material properly supported, and align it for
either a trim cut or flush with the blade if not trim cut is required.
After the desired part length has been set in the DRO at the rear of the saw (Refer to the section
“Setting the Part Length” of this manual for information on setting the DRO), set the Part
Counter for the quantity of parts desired. Make sure the Parts Cut has been cleared (the bottom
row of numbers is cleared by pressing the big black button below the numbers) before starting
the automatic sequence.
The Automatic Sequence is ready to be started. If a trim cut is required and the material is
positioned past the blade at the appropriate distance, start the trim cut sequence by putting the
“CLAMP” switch in the “CLOSE” position. Put the “AUTO” switch in the top “AUTO” position
(this will move the shuttle back for the first part after the trim cut).
Start the motor by moving the “MOTOR” switch into the “ON” position, then press both green
buttons at the same time (For SidewinderA-1 Only). The motor will start and the blade will turn.
Be sure the Blade Speed is set correctly for the type of material being cut and that the Feed Rate
and Cutting Pressure are also set properly.
Move the “ARM” switch to the center or “NEUTRAL” position. This will allow the arm to fall,
cutting the trim part. When the arm completes the cut, and starting from right to left, move all the
switches up to the “AUTO” position (the “AUTO” switch was already positioned there), and
press the spring-loaded “START” switch up. The arm will raise, the saw clamp will open, the
feed clamp will close, the feed shuttle will move forward to the length set in the DRO, the saw
clamp will close and the arm will begin to fall, cutting the first part. After the saw vise closes and
the arm begins to fall, the feed will retract to position for the next part index.