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 Bandsaws
................... 10
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY
...................... 11
SECTION 3: SETUP
....................................... 13
Unpacking
.................................................... 13
Needed for Setup
......................................... 13
Inventory
...................................................... 14
Hardware Recognition Chart
....................... 15
Site Considerations
...................................... 16
Assembly
..................................................... 16
Dust Collection
............................................. 19
Adjustment Overview
................................... 19
Initial Blade Tracking
................................... 20
Test Run
...................................................... 21
Tensioning Blade
......................................... 22
Adjusting Blade Support Bearings
............... 24
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings
.................. 25
Aligning Table
.............................................. 27
Aligning Fence
............................................. 28
Calibrating Miter Gauge
............................... 29
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
........................... 30
Operation Overview
..................................... 30
Basic Functions of a Bandsaw
.................... 31
Workpiece Inspection................................... 31
Setting Upper Blade Guide Height
.............. 32
Tilting Table
................................................. 32
Choosing Blades
.......................................... 34
Blade Selection Chart
.................................. 37
Blade Care & Break-In
................................. 38
Blade Breakage
........................................... 38
Removing/Installing Blade
........................... 39
Changing Blade Speed
................................ 40
Ripping
......................................................... 41
Crosscutting
................................................. 41
Resawing
..................................................... 42
Cutting Curves
............................................. 42
Stacked Cuts................................................ 43
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES
......................... 44
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
......................... 47
Schedule
...................................................... 47
Cleaning & Lubricating
................................. 47
SECTION 7: SERVICE
................................... 48
Troubleshooting
........................................... 48
Checking/Adjusting Belt Tension
................. 51
Replacing Belt
.............................................. 52
Aligning Wheels
........................................... 53
Blade Lead
................................................... 56
Adjusting Wheel Brush
................................ 57
SECTION 8: WIRING
...................................... 58
Wiring Safety Instructions
............................ 58
Wiring Diagram
............................................ 59
Electrical Components
................................. 60
SECTION 9: PARTS
....................................... 61
Main
............................................................. 61
Labels & Cosmetics
..................................... 64
WARRANTY & RETURNS
............................. 65