Harbor Freight Tools 97099 operating instructions To USE the Quick Vise, See Figure B

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Rod. Insert one Cotter Pin (92-3) through the hole in each end of the Wheel Rod. Make sure to bend the Cotter Pins to secure the Wheels in place.

(See Figure B.)

.Screw in the two Levelers (93) into the two threaded mounting holes located underneath the bottom/left side of the Stand (77S). (See Figure B.)

.Carefully lower the Bandsaw to the floor surface. Then turn the two Levelers (93) clockwise or counterclockwise to properly level the Stand (77S).

(See Figure B.)

7.Attach the Hand Rod (98-1) to the Stand Assembly (77S) using Screw (98-2), washer (98-3) and Hex Nut (98-4). See Diagram on page 39.

FIGURE B

STAND (77S)

 

 

 

 

WHEEL ROD (92-4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHEEL (92-2)

LEVELER (93)

 

 

 

 

WASHER (92-1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

COTTER PIN (92-3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

.NOTE: The Bandsaw is factory pre-wired to operate on a grounded, 120 volt system. However, if rewired, the Bandsaw is also designed to operate on a grounded, 240 volt system. For information about how to switch the electrical system from 120 volt to 240 volt, refer to the “Electrical Schematics” toward the end of this manual. WARNING! Only a qualified electrician should attempt to rewire the Bandsaw.

Operating Instructions

Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Caution: Even though the unit is equipped with wheels and a carrying handle, always seek help when wheeling the unit around the shop.

TO USE THE QUICK VISE

1.Place the workpiece between the Vise Jaws (9, 22) with the amount to be cut off extending out past the Saw Blade (251). (See Figure C, next page.)

2.The Bandsaw is equipped with a quick action Vise Jaw mechanism which allows you to instantly position the moveable Front Vise Jaw (9). (See Figure C.)

SKU 97009

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Contents For technical questions or replacement parts, please call Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight ToolsFor technical questions, please call Save This Manual Work area safety Electrical safetyPersonal safety Power tool use and care . ServiceSKU For technical questions, please call Specific Safety Rules For technical questions, please call Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result Electric shockSee 3-Prong Plug and Outlet See Outlets for 2-Prong Plug See Table aSpecifications FeetUnpacking To USE the Quick Vise See Figure BSetting up the Quick Vise for a straight 0 cut . Setting up the Quick Vise an angleTo Adjust the Stop Block . Setting up the Quick Vise for cutting a 12 workpieceTo Convert the Bandsaw for Vertical USE Figure GTo Adjust the Blade Speed See FigureSee Figure J To Adjust the Blade Guide Bearings Figure LTo Adjust the Blade Tracking See Figure NSee Figure O, next To Adjust the Blade Tension To Adjust the Feed RateTo Adjust the Blade Guide Brackets To Fill the Coolant TankBasic Bandsaw Operation Vertical Position Figure RFigure S Basic Bandsaw Operation Horizontal Position See Figure SFigure T INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, and Cleaning See Figure U Figure UFigure W Please Read the Following Carefully Troubleshooting Parts List Part Description Specification Qty Leveler Parts List Part Description Specifications 259 Belt Tension Limiter Bolt Parts List Assembly Diagram Assembly Diagram Assembly Diagram Assembly Diagram Assembly Diagram Electrical Schematic VoltElectrical Schematic Electrical Schematic Limited 90 DAY Warranty