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UNPACKING 

 

The machine is properly packaged and 
shipped completely in a box for safe 
transportation. When unpacking, carefully 
inspect the box and ensure that nothing has 
been damaged during transit. Open the box 
and check that the machine and the parts 
are in good condition. 

 
 

SETUP 

 

Before setting up your machine you should 
read and understand the instructions given 
in this manual. 
 
To prevent any damage to the machine 
during shipping, the band saw comes with it 
is head secured to the base with a bracket. 
Remove the two screws using a screw 
deriver and remove the bracket securing 
the saw head to the base. See figure-2. 

 

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 
environment before placing your machine in 
the ideal spot. 
 
 

CLEANING 

 

The unpainted surfaces of this band saw 
are coated with a rust preventive waxy oil 
and you will want to remove this before you 
begin assembly. Use a solvent cleaner that 
will not damage painted surfaces. 

 

NOTICE 

While doing inventory, if you can not find 
any part, check if the part has already 
been installed on the machine. Some 
parts come pre-assembled for shipping 
purposes. 

 

 

WARNING! 

CX109 is a very heavy machine, do not 
over-exert yourself. For safe moving 
method use fork truck. Failure to do so 
could result in serious personal injury 
and damage to the machine. 

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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