Hitachi CB 13F Blade TENSIONFIG. L, Blade Tracking FIG. M, Upper Blade Guide Assembly FIG. N

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BLADE TENSION(FIG. L)

WARNING

To avoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the saw from the power source before making any adjustments.

NEVER make tension adjustments with the machine running.

The gauge (1) on the bracket (2) at the rear of the upper wheel housing indicates the proper tension for the various blade widths.

1.Set the blade tension gauge to correspond with the width of the blade in use.

2.Turn the blade tension knob (3) clockwise, raising the upper wheel to tighten the blade. Turn the knob counterclockwise to lower the upper wheel, loosening the blade.

3.As you become familiar with the saw, you may want to change the tension settings.

NOTE: Changes in blade width and type of material being cut will have an effect on the blade tension. Too much or too little tension could break the blade. When the band saw is not in use, relax the blade tension.

Fig. L

3

2

1

BLADE TRACKING (FIG. M)

WARNING

To avoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the saw from the power source before making any adjustments.

NEVER make tension adjustments with the machine running.

1.The blade (1) must be tensioned properly before adjusting the tracking.

2.Open blade (1) the upper cover.

3.Move the blade guides (2) and support bearings (3) away from the blade, if necessary. See page 15 for bearing and guide adjustment.

4.Rotate the wheel (4) slowly forward by hand, and check the position of the blade on the wheel. The blade should remain centered on the wheel as it turn.

5.If the blade moves toward the front of the wheel, turn the tracking knob (5) on the rear of the band saw clockwise. This tilts the top of the wheel and moves the blade toward the center.

6.If the blade moves toward the back edge, turn the tracking knob counterclockwise, moving the blade toward the center.

NOTE: Turn the tracking knob SLIGHTLY to make blade tracking adjustments.

Fig. M

5

4

3

2

1

UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY (FIG. N)

WARNING

To avoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the saw form the power source before making any adjustments.

NEVER make adjustments with the machine running;

1.Loosen the lock knob (1) and move the blade guide assembly (2) up or down to 1/8” above the workpiece.

2.Tighten the lock knob.

Fig. N

1

2

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Contents CB 13F Hitachi Authorized Service Centers Drive Belt Product SpecificationsNET Weight MotorSafety General Safety InstructionsBefore Using the Band SAW Electrical Requirements Specific Safety Instructions for Band SawsUSE only the Recommended Accessories Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsGuidelines for Extension Cords Fig. aCarton Contents Accessories and AttachmentsUnpacking Your Band SAW Know Your Band SAW Glossary of Terms Band SAW TermsWoodworking Terms Assembly and Adjustment Assembly InstructionsEstimated Assembly Time 35~50MINUTES Fig. C Installing and Removing the BLADEFig.G RemovingMiter Gauge Fig. H Adjusting the 90 Table Stop Fig. K Install Power Bcord Brackets FigAdjustment Instructions Table Adjustments Fig. J, K Tilting the table Fig. JUpper Blade Guide Assembly FIG. N Blade TENSIONFIG. LBlade Tracking FIG. M Blade guides Fig. Q Upper Balde Guides and Blade Support Bearing Fig. O, PBlade guides Fig. O Lower Blade Guides and Support BearingBasic SAW Operations OperationCutting Curves Circle Cutting Fig. UBlade Selection FIG Speed Application Bladetype Changing Speed Setting FigBlade Speed Selection Fig. W Recommended SpeedsBlade Wheel Tires MaintenanceTo Install a NEW Belt Fig. Y Band SAWCutting Troubleshooting GuideProblem Probable Cause Remedy GeneralMotor Problem Probable RemedyDescription Size Qty Parts ListParts List for Schematic a Band SAWSchematic a Description Size Parts List for Schematic BBand SAW Model NO. CB13F Schematic BStand Parts List for StandHitachi Koki Canada Co
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