table of Contents
Blade Changes ...................................................23
Blade Tension .....................................................24
Blade Breakage ..................................................24
Blade Care & Break-In ......................................25
Blade Care ........................................................25
Blade Break-In ..................................................25
Downfeed Rate ...................................................25
Downfeed Pressure ............................................25
Blade Speed Chart .............................................26
Chip Inspection Chart .......................................26
Angle Cuts ..........................................................27
Cuts to the Right ...............................................27
Cuts to the Left .................................................27
Work Stop ...........................................................27
Blade Guide ........................................................28
Vise Quick Release.............................................28
Workpiece Holding .............................................28
Cutting Fluid ......................................................29
Cutting Fluid System ........................................29
Operation Tips ...................................................30
ACCESSORiES ..............................................................31
Accessories .........................................................31
MAiNtENANCE .............................................................32
Maintenance Schedule .......................................32
Cleaning .............................................................32
Lubrication .........................................................32
Gearbox .............................................................33
Machine Storage ................................................33
tROUBLESHO OtiNg .................................................34
SERViCE........................................................................... 37
Blade Brush........................................................37
Angle Stops.........................................................37
Limit Switches ...................................................38
Downfeed Stop Bolt ...........................................39
Squaring Blade ..................................................40
ELECtRiCAL ...................................................................42
Electrical Safety Instructions ...........................42
220V Conversion ................................................43
Electrical Box Wiring Diagram .........................44
Components Wiring Diagram ...........................45
Wiring Component Locations ............................46
pARtS................................................................................47
Cabinet & Base ..................................................47
Head ...................................................................49
Machine Labels ..................................................52
WARRANtY & REtURNS ..........................................53
iNtRODUCtiON ...............................................................2
About This Machine .............................................2
Capabilities .........................................................2
Features ..............................................................2
Identiļ¬cation ........................................................3
Machine Speciļ¬cations ........................................4
SAFEtY ................................................................................6
Understanding Risks of Machinery ....................6
Basic Machine Safety ..........................................6
Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety ......................8
pREpARAtiON .................................................................9
Preparation Overview ..........................................9
Things You'll Need ...............................................9
Power Supply Requirements ...............................9
Availability ..........................................................9
Full-Load Current Rating ....................................9
Circuit Information ............................................10
Circuit Requirements for 110V ...........................10
Circuit Requirements for 220V ...........................10
Grounding Requirements ...................................10
Extension Cords ................................................11
Unpacking ..........................................................11
Inventory ............................................................11
Cleaning & Protecting .......................................12
Location ..............................................................13
Physical Environment ........................................13
Electrical Installation ........................................13
Lighting ............................................................13
Weight Load ......................................................13
Space Allocation ................................................13
Lifting & Moving ................................................14
Leveling & Mounting .........................................14
Leveling ............................................................14
Bolting to Concrete Floors ..................................15
Machine Mounts ................................................15
Power Connection ..............................................16
Machine Setup ...................................................16
Test Run .............................................................17
Inspections & Adjustments ...............................17
OpERAtiON ....................................................................18
Operation Overview ...........................................18
Description of Controls & Components ............19
Blade Selection ...................................................20
Blade Terminology .............................................20
Blade Length .....................................................20
Blade Width ......................................................20
Tooth Set ...........................................................21
Tooth Type ........................................................21
Blade Pitch (TPI) ...............................................22