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  4.5 Inch Metal Cutting Bandsaw Assembly & Operating Instructions

 

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Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the 
switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 
 
Check for damage. Check your tool regularly. If part of the tool is damaged it should be carefully 
inspected to make sure that it can perform its' intended function correctly. If in doubt, the part should be 
repaired. Refer all servicing to a qualified technician. Consult your dealer for advice. 
 
Keep away from flammables. Do not attempt to operate this tool near flammable materials or 
combustibles. Failure to comply may cause serious injury or death. 

 

Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting 
edges, are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 
 
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure switch is off before plugging in power cord. 
 
Be careful when using bandsaws in vertical position to keep fingers and hands out of the path of blade, 
both above and beneath the table. 
 
Never hand-hold the material with saw in horizontal position. Always use the the vice clamp securely. 
 
Keep all guards and wheel covers in place and in working order. 
 
Support long heavy work from the floor. 
 
Switch off the machine when the work is completed. Unplug power cord before adjusting, servicing and 
changing blade. 
 
Moving parts should keep in alignment. All adjustments are to be made with power disconnected. 
Use a sharp blade and keep tool clean for best and safest performances. 

 

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Saw 
a) Wear eye protection. 
b) Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until blade has stopped. 
c) Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings. 
d) Adjust upper guide to just clear workpiece. 
e) Hold workpiece firmly against table.

 

 
 
SERVICE 

 

Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. 

Service or maintenance by 

unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

 

 

When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts and follow instructions in the 
manual. 

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of 

shock or injury. 

 

 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 

This manual contains important information regarding safety, operation, maintenance and storage of this 
product. Before use, read carefully and understand all warnings, cautions, instructions and labels. 
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, property damage or even death.

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for 800449

Page 1: ...hange this product at any time without prior notice IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT HAVE QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE If you experience a problem or need parts for this product visit our website http www buffalotools com or call our customer help line at 1 888 287 6981 Monday Fr...

Page 2: ... cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised when assembling or using this product Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand This is a safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this ...

Page 3: ... or Vertical operation SPECIFICATIONS 3 4 HP 120V 60 Hz 500 Watts Single Phase 5 4 Amps KEEP THIS MANUAL SALES RECEIPT APPLICABLE WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT When unpacking check to make sure all parts listed are included If any parts are missing or broken please call Customer Service at 1 888 287 6981 FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY NOT FOR PRO...

Page 4: ...kid shoes etc Check to be sure all adjusting keys or wrenches have been removed before use Safety glasses and ear protection must be worn during operation Read the manual carefully Learn the tool s applications and limitations as well as specific potential hazards peculiar to it Ground all tools If the tool is equipped with three pin plug it should be plugged into a three pin electrical socket Nev...

Page 5: ...covers in place and in working order Support long heavy work from the floor Switch off the machine when the work is completed Unplug power cord before adjusting servicing and changing blade Moving parts should keep in alignment All adjustments are to be made with power disconnected Use a sharp blade and keep tool clean for best and safest performances For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Be...

Page 6: ...ask or respirator PACKAGE CONTENTS Bandsaw COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY Before performing any assembly or maintenance make sure bandsaw is turned off and unplugged from the power supply BANDSAW MUST BE GROUNDED Use a Ground Fault Interrupter GFI Plug the power cord to a standard 120 volt receptacle protected by a 20 amp circuit breaker The bandsaw comes partly assembled It is therefore necessary to complet...

Page 7: ... rod into the hole in the edge of the vise and secure with the grubscrew provided Mount the work stop on to the rod with the flat face towards the saw blade and temporarily secure with the grubscrew supplied ensuring it is not pushed on too far as it may interfere with the saw blade when it is lowered Miscellaneous A handle is provided at the left end of the machine connected to the left leg When ...

Page 8: ... There should be 0 001 clearance between the 0 025 thickness blade and guide bearings To obtain this clearance adjust as follows 1 The inner guide bearing is fixed and cannot be adjusted 2 The outer guide bearing is mounted to an eccentric bolt and can be adjusted 3 Loosen the nut while holding bolt with a wrench 4 Position the eccentric by turning the bolt to the desired position of clearance 5 T...

Page 9: ... be in the workpiece at all times for proper cutting If the teeth of the blade are so far apart that they straddle the work severe damage to the workpiece and to the blade can result CHANGING THE BLADE Always disconnect from electricity supply before changing blade Raise saw head to vertical position Loosen blade tension adjusting knob sufficiently to allow the saw blade to slip off the wheels Ins...

Page 10: ...the end of the base counter clockwise 3 Place the workpiece on the saw bed If the piece is long support the end 4 Clamp the workpiece securely in the vice by rotating the hand wheel clockwise 5 Turn the power on letting the head down slowly onto the work Do not drop or force Let the weight of the saw head provide the cutting force The saw automatically shuts off at the end of the cut STEP 1 Loosen...

Page 11: ...then tighten bracket MAINTENANCE Lubricate the parts listed below using SAE30 1 Ball Bearing none required 2 Blade guide bearing none required 3 Driven wheel bearing none required 4 Vice lead screw as needed 5 Drive gears run in the oil bath and won t require lubricant change more than once a year When changing put down the head to a horizontal position and loosen screws on the gearbox Open the co...

Page 12: ... 4 5 Inch Metal Cutting Bandsaw Assembly Operating Instructions 12 PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 13: ...01 Motor mount plate 1 0032 Support plate cover 1 0102 Screw M12x30 1 0033 Bushing 2 0104 Key 5X5X25 2 0034 Movable vise plate 1 0105 Spring pin 4x26 1 0035 Arc sliding plate 1 0106 Transmission wheel shaft 1 0036 Mitering vise plate 1 0107 Transmission gear 1 0037 Screw 1 0108 Gear box gasket 1 0038 Lock handle 1 0109 Gear box cover 1 0039 Knob 1 0110 Hexagon head screw M6x12 8 0040 Hexagon head ...

Page 14: ...14 Troubleshooting ...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES ...

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