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Table of Contents Warranty and Service....................................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents..........................................................................................................................................3
Warning.........................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................6
Specifications................................................................................................................................................ 6
Shipping Contents.........................................................................................................................................7
Contents of the Carton.............................................................................................................................. 7
Hardware................................................................................................................................................... 7
Assembly of Stand........................................................................................................................................ 8
Assembly of Band Saw................................................................................................................................. 9
Mounting Band Saw to Stand....................................................................................................................9
Pulley Cover and Belt Installation..............................................................................................................9
Stock Stop............................................................................................................................................... 10
Grounding Instructions................................................................................................................................ 10
Extension cords.......................................................................................................................................12
Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................12
Squaring Vise to Blade (90° Stop)...........................................................................................................12
Setting 45° Stop.......................................................................................................................................13
Setting Downfeed Rate............................................................................................................................13
Positioning the Vise.................................................................................................................................13
Miter Cuts................................................................................................................................................ 14
Blade Tension..........................................................................................................................................15
Blade Tracking.........................................................................................................................................15
Setting Blade Speed................................................................................................................................15
Belt Tension.............................................................................................................................................16
Blade Guide Assembly............................................................................................................................ 16
Guide Bearings........................................................................................................................................16
Blade Replacement................................................................................................................................. 17
Automatic Shut-Off.................................................................................................................................. 17
Switch Lock-Out ......................................................................................................................................17
Vertical Bow Position...............................................................................................................................18
Operation.....................................................................................................................................................18
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................20
Parts............................................................................................................................................................20
Replacement Parts..................................................................................................................................20
Parts List: HBS-56S Band Saw...............................................................................................................21
Bow Assembly.........................................................................................................................................24
Base and Cabinet Assembly.......................................................................................................................27
Electrical Connections.................................................................................................................................28