Central Machinery 97009 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 1

METAL CUTTING BANDSAW

7” X 12”

Model

97009

SET Up AND OpErATING INSTrUCTIONS

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

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Summary of Contents for 97009

Page 1: ...491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Cop...

Page 2: ...ion 3 General Safety Rules 4 Specific Safety Rules 6 Grounding 8 Extension Cords 9 Symbology 10 Product Specifications 10 Set Up Instructions 11 Operating Instructions 12 Maintenance and Servicing 25...

Page 3: ...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 sit...

Page 4: ...contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditio...

Page 5: ...ny adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally Store idle power tools out of the reach of children a...

Page 6: ...d If necessary use a roller stand not included Do not lean on the Bandsaw when the tool is in its upright position When moving the Bandsaw always have its Head lowered to its horizontal position Allow...

Page 7: ...failure In addition people with pacemakers should Avoid operating alone Do not use with power switch locked on Properly maintain and inspect to avoid electrical shock Any power cord must be properly g...

Page 8: ...and three prong grounding plug The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down grounding provides a low resistance path to carry ele...

Page 9: ...nadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage See Table A The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capacity of the cord Fo...

Page 10: ...ts Alternating Current Canadian Standards Association A Amperes Underwriters Laboratories Inc n0 xxxx min No Load Revolutions per Minute RPM SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Requirements 120 V 60 Hz 16 Amps...

Page 11: ...m its electrical outlet before assembling or making any adjustments to the tool Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to the Assembly Diagrams near th...

Page 12: ...l Rod Make sure to bend the Cotter Pins to secure the Wheels in place See Figure B Screw in the two Levelers 93 into the two threaded mounting holes located underneath the bottom left side of the Stan...

Page 13: ...ighten the Front Vise Jaw against the workpiece by turning the Hand Wheel clockwise See Figure C 3 FRONT VISE JAW 9 REAR VISE JAW 22 HAND WHEEL 5S HAND WHEEL 5S FIGURE C Setting up the Quick Vise for...

Page 14: ...osition Then re tighten the Thumb Screw 38 See Figure G 1 2 FIGURE E THE POSITION FOR AN ANGLE 90 CUT A D B Setting up the Quick Vise for cutting a 12 workpiece Remove both fasteners from the Rear Vis...

Page 15: ...done with the Bandsaw in its vertical position Raise the Saw Head to its full vertical position making sure it locks into position by turning the Cylinder s 216 on off valve to its OFF position the sp...

Page 16: ...PLATE 266 3 SCREWS 266 7 FIGURE I TO ADJUST THE BLADE SPEED When using the Bandsaw always change the Saw Blade 251 speed to best suit the material being cut The illustration below shows several settin...

Page 17: ...ews See Figures L and M 3 Saw Pulley Motor Pulley Speed Feet Per Minute 90 FPM 135 FPM 195 FPM 255 FPM TO ADJUST THE BLADE GUIDE BEARINGS IMPORTANT Blade Guide Bearings 266 10 adjustment is a critical...

Page 18: ...tion the Guide Pivot Assembly 270S by turning it to the desired position of clearance Then re tighten the Hex Head Socket Screw 269 9 See Figure N Adjust the second Blade Guide Bearing 266 10 in the s...

Page 19: ...TING HEX HEAD SCREW 240 HEX HEAD SCREW 243 TO ADJUST THE BLADE TENSION Turn the Blade Tensioner Knob 245 clockwise to increase tension on the Saw Blade 251 Turn the Knob counterclockwise to decrease t...

Page 20: ...THE COOLANT TANK NOTE When cutting magnesium use soluble oils or emulsions oil water mix as water only will greatly intensify any accidental magnesium chip fire See your industrial coolant supplier f...

Page 21: ...e Bandsaw in its vertical position Before cutting turn on the Bandsaw and check for excessively loose Saw Blade 251 tension or machine vibration If this is found turn off the Bandsaw and correct the p...

Page 22: ...utting process See Figure S When cutting a large workpiece make sure its entire length is properly supported If necessary use a roller stand not included with a large workpiece Allow the Saw Blade 251...

Page 23: ...ating the Bandsaw When operating the machine keep the Bandsaw Blade enclosure closed Do not plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet until all necessary adjustments as previously discussed in thi...

Page 24: ...workpiece cut line See Figure T Allow the Saw Blade 251 to turn up to full speed before feeding the Blade into the workpiece See Figure T Through the Hydraulic Feed System allow the Saw Arm to lower w...

Page 25: ...Saw Head in place See Figure T 13 14 1 1 Maintenance And Servicing Risk of serious personal injury from accidental starting or electric shock Turn the Power Switch of the Bandsaw to its OFF position a...

Page 26: ...e pointing downward toward the Motor See Figure U Tighten the tension on the new Saw Blade 251 by turning the Adjustable Blade Tensioner Knob 261 in a clockwise direction See Figure U Close the Blade...

Page 27: ...X COVER GEAR BOX GASKET FIGURE V To replace the coolant Remove the Hose 78 at the top of the Coolant Tank 82 Then slide the Coolant Tank out from under the Stand 77S of the Bandsaw See Figure W Fill t...

Page 28: ...list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to...

Page 29: ...Page 29 SKU 97009 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 TROUBLESHOOTING Adjust the speed and or feed for the material being cut 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6...

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Page 46: ...in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transporta...

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