Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...............................................2
Foreword ........................................................2
Contact Info ...................................................2
Functional Overview ......................................2
Identification ...................................................3
Machine Data Sheet ......................................4
SECTION 1: SAFETY .......................................6
Safety Instructions for Machinery ..................6
Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws . 8
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ........ 9
220V Operation ..............................................9
SECTION 3: SETUP .......................................10
Setup Safety ................................................10
Items Needed for Setup ...............................10
Unpacking ....................................................10
Inventory ......................................................11
Clean Up ......................................................12
Site Considerations ......................................12
Moving & Placing Bandsaw .........................13
Mounting ......................................................13
Assembly .....................................................14
Blade Tracking .............................................17
Test Run ......................................................18
Blade Tensioning .........................................19
Adjusting Blade Guides ...............................20
Adjusting Support Bearings .........................21
Adjusting Positive Stop ................................22
Aligning Table ..............................................23
Aligning Fence .............................................24
Miter Gauge .................................................24
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ...........................25
Operation Safety ..........................................25
Guide Post ...................................................25
Quick Release Blade Tension .....................26
Table Tilt ......................................................26
Blade Terminology .......................................27
Blade Selection ............................................27
Blade Breakage ...........................................29
Blade Care & Break-In .................................29
Blade Changes ............................................30
Blade Speed ................................................31
SECTION 5: WOOD CUTTING ...................... 32
Workpiece Inspection ..................................32
Cutting Tips ..................................................32
Ripping .........................................................33
Crosscutting .................................................33
Resawing .....................................................34
Stacked Cuts ...............................................35
Cutting Curves .............................................35
Cutting Circles .............................................35
SECTION 6: METAL CUTTING ......................36
Workpiece Inspection ..................................36
Cutting Tips ..................................................36
Choosing Blades and Speeds .....................37
Metal Chip Inspection Chart ........................38
SECTION 7: ACCESSORIES .........................39
SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE .........................41
Schedule ......................................................41
Cleaning .......................................................41
Wheel Brush ................................................41
Lubrication ...................................................41
Redressing Rubber Tires .............................43
SECTION 9: SERVICE ...................................44
Troubleshooting ...........................................44
Replacing V-Belts ........................................46
Adjusting Wheel Brush ................................46
Wheel Alignment ..........................................47
Shimming Table ...........................................49
Blade Lead ...................................................49
Adjusting Tension Lever ..............................50
Electrical Component Wiring .......................51
Wiring Diagram ............................................52
Main Parts ....................................................53
Fence & Blade Guides .................................54
Parts List ......................................................55
Labels ..........................................................58
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................61