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Align the holes on the band saw base with 
the holes on the stand. Secure the band 
saw onto the stand from under the base 
using two long bolts, washers and nuts 
(provided) as shown in figure-7. 

 
Figure-7 Securing the band saw onto the 
stand 
 
 
Insert the work stop rod through the hole in 
the bed of the saw and lock it in position by 
tightening the set screw shown in figure-8. 
Now, take the work stop and slide it over 
the rod and secure it by tightening the 
thumb screw shown in figure-8. 

 

Figure-8 Installing the work stop 

 
 

Take the belt cover and slide in over the 
pulleys as shown in figure-9 and secure it 
by tightening two screws. 

 

Figure-9 Installing the motor cover 

 
 
 

VERTICAL CUTTING 
WORK TABLE 

 

CX109 can easily be set up for vertical use. 
Notching, Slitting and contour work maybe 
be done with CX109 in the vertical position.  
 
Vertical cutting work table is used on the 
band saw only in vertical cutting mode. 
When using the saw in horizontal position, 
make sure the cutting table is removed. 
 
 

To install the vertical cutting table: 

 

1. 

Make sure the power cord is 
disconnected from power source. 

 

2. 

Remove the bolt shown in figure-10 so 
that the band saw can be positioned at 
90°. 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for CX109

Page 1: ...CX109 4 1 2 METAL CUTTING BAND SAW WITH SWIVEL HEAD User Manual...

Page 2: ...ing 8 Setup 8 Cleaning 8 Assembly 9 Vertical Cutting Table 10 Stop Bolt 11 Test Run 12 Speed Changes 12 Vise 13 Swivel Head 13 Squaring Blade to the Base 13 Blade Selection 14 Blade Direction of Trave...

Page 3: ...in the immediate vicinity of your machine BE ALERT DO NOT use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgment to safely use your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing...

Page 4: ...rn the switch to the OFF position and unplug the cord before you leave DO NOT attempt to remove jammed pieces unless the band saw blade has come to a complete stop and the power switch has been turned...

Page 5: ...109 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to Motor 1 3 HP 110V Single Phase Capacity 90 4 x 6 Rectangular 4 Round Capacity 45 4 x 3 Rectan...

Page 6: ...PHYSICAL FEATURES Base Powdered Coated Paint Motor Pulleys Belt Cover Blade Guide Post Adjustment Knob Blade Tension Knob Vise Hand Wheel Work Stop Swivel Head Lock Lever Table Vise Swivel Head Scale...

Page 7: ...ur CX109 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords If it necessary to use an extension cord make sure the extension cord does not exc...

Page 8: ...Figure 2 Removing the bracket When setting up your machine you will want to find an ideal spot where your band saw will most likely be positioned most of the time Consider your complete work environm...

Page 9: ...4 Installing the lower short brace to the leg assembly Assemble the other two legs with the short brackets in the same manner Attach the leg assemblies with the two lower and two upper long brackets u...

Page 10: ...Figure 8 Installing the work stop Take the belt cover and slide in over the pulleys as shown in figure 9 and secure it by tightening two screws Figure 9 Installing the motor cover VERTICAL CUTTING WO...

Page 11: ...the blade through slot in the table and secure the table with two screws removed in step 4 See figure 12 Figure 12 Installing the work table STOP BOLT Stop bolt is located on the band saw base and is...

Page 12: ...m SPEED CHANGES The CX109 features 3 speeds and the speeds changes can be performed by positioning the belt on different grooves on the motor pulley and saw pulley To change the speed Make sure the sw...

Page 13: ...om the power source Loosen the lock lever shown in figure 17 and rotate the head to the desired angle using the angle indicator Re tighten the lock lever when the head is in the desired angle Figure 1...

Page 14: ...mportant to get the best performance from any band saw If the blade is too loose there is a possibility that the blade slip or drift off the line while operation and it will be hard to have accuracy i...

Page 15: ...l to permit left hand to slip the blade around the wheel Adjust the blade tension knob clockwise until it is just right enough so that no blade slippage occurs Install the back cover Apply a few drops...

Page 16: ...teeth blade 2 Try next lower speed 3 Decrease spring tension on side of saw 4 Reduce speed increase feed pressure scale Increase feed pressure hard spots 5 Increase feed pressure by reducing spring te...

Page 17: ...h coarse for work 2 Too heavy feed too slow feed 3 Vibrating work place 4 Gullets loading 1 Use finer tooth blade 2 Increase feed pressure and or speed 3 Clamp work securely 4 Use coarse tooth blade o...

Page 18: ...18 CX109 PARTS BREAKDOWN...

Page 19: ...19 CX109 PARTS BREAKDOWN...

Page 20: ...20 CX109 PARTS LIST...

Page 21: ...r handy All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not acce...

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