Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2
Contact Info.................................................... 2
Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2
Identification ................................................... 3
Controls & Components ................................. 4
Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 6
SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................... 8
Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 8
Additional Safety for Horizontal Metal
Bandsaws .................................................... 10
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ...................... 11
SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 13
Needed for Setup ......................................... 13
Unpacking .................................................... 14
Inventory ...................................................... 14
Hardware Recognition Chart ....................... 15
Cleanup ........................................................ 16
Site Considerations ...................................... 17
Lifting & Placing ........................................... 18
Anchoring to Floor ....................................... 19
Assembly ..................................................... 20
Lubricating Machine ..................................... 21
Test Run ...................................................... 21
Recommended Adjustments ........................ 24
Disabling & Locking Switch.......................... 24
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 25
Operation Overview ..................................... 25
Blade Selection ............................................ 26
Changing Blades.......................................... 28
Tensioning Blade ......................................... 30
Blade Breakage ........................................... 31
Blade Care & Break-In ................................. 31
Changing Blade Speed ................................ 32
Blade Speed Chart ...................................... 33
Chip Inspection Chart .................................. 34
Using Vise .................................................... 35
Blade Guides ............................................... 35
Setting Headstock Height ............................ 36
Setting Blade Feed Rate.............................. 36
Feed System ................................................ 37
Proximity Sensor .......................................... 37
Coolant ......................................................... 39
Using Coolant System ................................. 39
Operation Tips ............................................. 40
Workpiece Inspection................................... 40
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................... 41
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ......................... 42
Schedule ...................................................... 42
Cleaning & Protecting .................................. 42
Lubrication ................................................... 43
Hydraulic System ......................................... 46
Coolant System............................................ 48
Inspecting V-Belt .......................................... 49
Machine Storage .......................................... 50
SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 51
Troubleshooting ........................................... 51
Adjusting Lower Limit Stop Bolt ................... 54
Adjusting Blade Tracking ............................. 54
Adjusting Blade Brush ................................. 55
Adjusting Blade Guides ............................... 56
Squaring Blade to Table .............................. 58
SECTION 8: WIRING ...................................... 59
Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 59
Electrical Schematics ................................... 60
Electrical Photos .......................................... 63
SECTION 9: PARTS ....................................... 65
Base ............................................................. 65
Headstock .................................................... 67
Gearbox ....................................................... 70
Feed System ................................................ 71
Electrical ...................................................... 73
Labels & Cosmetics ..................................... 75
WARRANTY & RETURNS ............................. 77