Central Machinery 66435 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 3

SKU 66435 

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. 

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SAVE THIS MANUAL

Keep this manual for the safety warn-

ings and precautions, assembly, operating, 

inspection, maintenance and cleaning pro-

cedures.  Write the product’s serial number 

in the back of the manual (or month and 

year of purchase if product has no num-

ber).  Keep this manual and the receipt in 

a safe and dry place for future reference.

IMpOrTANT SAFETY 

INFOrMATION

In this manual, on the labeling, 

and all other information provid-

ed with this product:

  This is the safety alert 

symbol.  It is used to alert 

you to potential personal 

injury hazards.  Obey all 

safety messages that 

follow this symbol to avoid 

possible injury or death.

 

DANGEr indicates 

a hazardous 

situation which, if not 

avoided, will result in death or 

serious injury.
 

WArNING 

indicates a 

hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, could result in 

death or serious injury.
 

CAUTION, used 

with the safety 

alert symbol, indicates a 

hazardous situation which, if 

not avoided, could result in 

minor or moderate injury.

 

NOTICE is used to 

address practices 

not related to personal injury.
 

CAUTION, without 

the safety alert 

symbol, is used to address 

practices not related to 

personal injury.

General Safety Warnings

 WArNING read all safety 

warnings and instructions. 

Failure to follow the warnings and 

instructions may result in electric 

shock, fire and/or serious injury.   

Save all warnings and 

instructions for future reference. 

The term ″power tool″ in the 

warnings refers to your line-

operated (corded) Metal Cutting 

Bandsaw.

Work area safety

1. 

Keep work area clean and well lit.  

a. 

Cluttered or dark areas invite acci-

dents.

Do not operate power tools in 

b. 

explosive atmospheres, such as in 

the presence of flammable liquids, 

gases or dust.  

Power tools create 

sparks which may ignite the dust or 

fumes.

Keep children and bystanders 

c. 

away while operating a power tool.  

Distractions can cause you to lose 

control.

Electrical safety

2. 

power tool plugs must match the 

a. 

outlet.  Never modify the plug in 

any way.  Do not use any adapter 

plugs with grounded power tools.

  

Summary of Contents for 66435

Page 1: ...Copyright 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbo...

Page 2: ...DS 8 SYMBOLOGY 9 SPECIFICATIONS 9 UNPACKING 9 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 9 PRODUCT FEATURES 11 TOOL SET UP 12 WORKPIECE AND WORK AREA SET UP 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 20 REPLAC...

Page 3: ...rt symbol indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety al...

Page 4: ...personal injury Use personal protective equip b ment Always wear eye protection Safety equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropri ate conditions...

Page 5: ...are easier to control Use the power tool and its acces g sories in accordance with these instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for...

Page 6: ...top if the Blade is to be backed out of an un completed cut Never attempt to remove material 18 stuck in the moving parts of the Band saw while it is plugged in and running Make sure the workpiece to...

Page 7: ...n 29 this product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Califor nia Health Safety C...

Page 8: ...he applicable standards of Underwriters Labora tories Inc the Canadian Standard Association and the National Electri cal Code See Outlets for 2 Prong Plug Double insulated tools may be used 2 in eithe...

Page 9: ...min No Load Revolutions per Minute RPM Specifications Electrical Requirements 120 V 60 Hz 550 Watts 2 25 Amps No Load Motor Type Single Phase Fan Cooled Motor HP 1 3 Motor RPM 1725 Power Switch Type...

Page 10: ...ASHER 11 HEX NUT 7 To Attach The Floor Stand Handle To The Front Floor Stands Insert the Floor Stand Handle 1 into 1 the two Front Floor Stands 5 Then use two Cotter Pins 2 to secure the Floor Stand H...

Page 11: ...n place by tightening the Set Screw See Figure D FIGURE D STOCK STOP 29 STOCK STOP ROD 28 SET SCREW PRODUCT FEATURES Motor 94 1 Pulley Cover 92 2 Saw Blade 86 3 Blade Guide Adjustment Screw 67 4 Blade...

Page 12: ...nted to a Guide Pivot 72 74 and can be adjusted The inner Blade Guide Bearing is not adjustable See Figure F Loosen the Hex Nut 7 while hold ing the Guide Pivot 72 74 with a wrench See Figure F Use a...

Page 13: ...on Adjusting Knob counterclockwise to decrease tension on the Saw Blade Correct tension is acquired when the Saw Blade is just tight enough so that no slippage oc curs between the Saw Blade and the Bl...

Page 14: ...ned by turning the Blade Tension Adjusting Knob 125 See Figure K Make sure to retighten the upper Hex 5 Head Screw 56 when adjustment is complete See Figure K HEX HEAD SCREW 56 HEX HEAD SCREW 110 FIGU...

Page 15: ...PULLEY 93 Feed Rate Adjustment The feed rate of the Blade can be 1 adjusted by turning the Adjusting Rod 58 clockwise to decrease the feed rate or counterclockwise to increase the feed rate Do not tur...

Page 16: ...he work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the Cord to possible dam age The Cord must reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working Secure loose wo...

Page 17: ...s into the Body Frame See Figure S FIGURE S BODY FRAME 126 SUPPORT PLATE 31 Remove the two Cross Head Screws 4 87 from the Lower Blade Guard 9 See Figure T FIGURE T CROSS HEAD SCREWS 87 Attach the Ver...

Page 18: ...ch 20 up to its 9 ON position See Figure X Before cutting turn on the Bandsaw 10 and check for excessively loose Saw Blade 86 tension or machine vibra tion If this is found turn off the Band saw and c...

Page 19: ...ure its en tire length is properly supported If necessary use a roller stand not included with a larger workpiece If cutting several workpieces at the 5 same length you may wish to adjust the Stock St...

Page 20: ...anual must be performed only by a qualified technician To prevent serious injury from accidental operation Turn the Power Switch 20 of the Bandsaw to its OFF position and unplug the machine from its e...

Page 21: ...to be cut The thin ner the workpiece the more teeth is recommended A minimum of 3 teeth should engage the workpiece at all times for proper cutting CAU TION If the teeth of the Saw Blade are so far a...

Page 22: ...re an oil change more than once a year unless the oil becomes contaminated or a leak occurs due to improper replacement of the Gear Box Cover 109 Changing this oil should be done by a qualified servic...

Page 23: ...SKU 66435 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING...

Page 24: ...SKU 66435 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED Crooked...

Page 25: ...SKU 66435 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 25 PARTS LIST Description Qty Description Qty Idler Wheel Drive Wheel Pulley Tray Pulley Cover...

Page 26: ...he buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product In fact the manufacturer and or distributor expressly states...

Page 27: ...SKU 66435 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 27 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM...

Page 28: ...SKU 66435 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 28 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM CONTINUED...

Page 29: ...low the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or i...

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