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Slide the adjustment shaft and position 
each guide bearing approximately 1/16" 
behind the gullets of the saw blade. See 
figure-16. 
Figure-16 Blade guide approximately 1/16" 
behind the blade gullets 
 
The guide bearing is mounted on a 
concentric shaft. When the shaft is rotated, 
the relative position of the guide to blade 
can be changed. 
 
Rotate each adjustment shaft to position 
the guide bearings approximately 1/32" 
away from the saw blade 
 
Secure the upper guide bearings by 
tightening thumb screws and the lower 
guide bearings by tightening the set screws. 
 
 

MITER GAUGE 
ADJUSTMENT 

 

To adjust the miter gauge, loosen the 
handle and rotate the gauge body. Re-
tighten the handle. 

Figure-17 Miter gauge 

 
Place the miter gauge into the table slot 
and use a square to verify that miter gauge 
is at a 90 degree angle with the slot. 
 
Adjust the pointer on the miter gauge if 
necessary. 

CALIBRATING 
TABLE TILT SCALE 

 

The pointer on the table tilt scale must 
calibrated in order for the scale reading to 
be accurate. 
 

TO CALIBRATE THE POINTER ON THE 
TABLE TILT SCALE: 

 

Make sure the blade is tracking and 
tensioned properly and the table is at 90° 
angle with the blade. See page-18. 
 
Loosen the screw on the pointer. 

Figure-18 Table tilt scale and pointer 

 
Align the tip of the pointer with the 0° mark 
on the table tilt scale. 
 
Re-tighten the screw on the pointer and 
lock the pointer in position. 
 
 

Summary of Contents for CX118

Page 1: ...MODEL CX118 10 BAND SAW WITH STAND USER MANUAL Version 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...e Tracking Adjustment 10 ON OFF Switch 11 Test Run 12 Dust Collection 12 Table Tilt Adjustment 13 Blade Tension 13 Support Bearing Adjustment 14 Guide Bearings Adjustment 14 Miter Gauge Adjustment 15 Calibrating Table Tilt Scale 15 Work Piece Inspection 16 Blade Replacement 16 Operations 17 Ripping 17 Cross Cutting 17 Re Sawing 17 Cutting Curves 17 Maintenance 18 Cleaning and Lubrication 18 V Belt...

Page 3: ... ENVIRONMENT is important Keep the area free of dust dirt and other debris 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 blade and or making adjustments NEVER leave a tool unattended while it is in operation NEVER reach over the table when the to...

Page 4: ... OFF position and the cord is un plugged from the power source NEVER LEAVE the band saw unattended while it is running DO NOT attempt to remove jammed pieces unless the band saw has come to a complete stop and the power switch has been turned to the OFF position NEVER TURN ON the band saw if the blade is in contact with your stock ALWAYS ENSURE that the guide blocks are properly set to prevent bla...

Page 5: ...A Single Phase Switch ON OFF Switch Cutting Capacity Throat 10 Cast Iron Table Size 13 1 8 x 13 3 8 Including Extension Table Table Tilt 0 to 45 Wheel Construction Precision Balanced Cast Aluminum Blade Speed 2750 FPM Blade Length 67 1 2 Maximum Blade Width 1 2 Minimum Blade Width 1 8 Maximum Cutting Height 4 1 8 Maximum Cutting Width 9 1 2 Floor to Table Height 41 1 2 Dust Collection Port 4 Powde...

Page 6: ...k Release Blade Tension Lever Tracking Window Blade Guard Assembly Knob Blade Guard Assembly Miter Gauge Stand Fence Lock Lever ON OFF Switch Lower Cabinet Lock Knob Lower Cabinet Upper Cabinet Fence Blade Guide Bearings LED Work Lamp Extension Wing Upper Cabinet Lock Knob Work Lamp Switch ...

Page 7: ...aces 2 M Upper Long Braces 2 N Lower Short Braces 2 O Lower Long Braces 2 P Hardware Package 1 Q User Manual 1 SETUP The unpainted surface of the table is 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 When setting up your machine you will want to find an ideal spot where your band saw wi...

Page 8: ...s to fit a 3 prong grounded receptacle as shown in figure 1 Do not remove the grounding prong to fit it into a 2 pronged outlet Figure 1 110 Volts outlet for CX118 It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CX118 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords If it is necessary to use an extension cord make sure the...

Page 9: ...get the help of a friend and lift the band saw over the stand Align the holes on the band saw base with the holes on the stand and secure it using screws washers and nuts provided See figure 3 Figure 3 Mounting the saw on the stand TABLE INSTALLATION Loosen the lock lever under the trunnion and turn the trunnion to horizontal position Loosen the lock knob and remove the extension table if it is al...

Page 10: ...e as shown in figure 7 Secure it using flat washers and lock knobs provided Figure 7 Installing the fence rail Place the fence assembly on the fence rail and table The rear hook should engage the rear of the table Figure 8 Installing the fence on the rail Lock the fence handle securing it to the guide rail and verify that fence is still parallel to miter slot BLADE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT The blade tr...

Page 11: ...CKING KNOB If the blade moves towards the front edge of the wheel It makes the top of the wheel to tilt back and moves the blade towards the center LOOSEN THE TRACKING KNOB If the blade moves towards the back edge of the wheel It makes the top of the wheel to tilt to the front and moves the blade towards the center When the blade consistently rides in the center of the wheel after several rotation...

Page 12: ...t collector use the proper sized hose and make sure all the connections are sealed tightly It is recommended to use a proper sized dust collector with CX118 to ensure adequate dust collection WARNING This machine can perform many types of operations which are beyond the scope of this manual and are very dangerous if performed incorrectly The safety instructions given in this manual can not be comp...

Page 13: ...on is recommended while using narrower blades for cutting shorter stock or making tighter radius cuts less blade tension is recommended TO ADJUST THE BLADE TENSION Remove the cord from the power source Move the quick release tension lever to the left to engage See figure 14 Turn the blade tension knob shown in figure 14 clockwise to increase the blade tension and counter clockwise to decrease Figu...

Page 14: ...ted the relative position of the bearing to the back of the blade can be changed Rotate the adjustment shaft so the thrust bearing just clears the back of the saw blade Once the thrust bearing is in correct position tighten thumb screw Loosen the socket head screw with a wrench and adjust the entire assembly back or forth to just clear the back of the saw blade Tighten screw then fine tune it by a...

Page 15: ...adjust the miter gauge loosen the handle and rotate the gauge body Re tighten the handle Figure 17 Miter gauge Place the miter gauge into the table slot and use a square to verify that miter gauge is at a 90 degree angle with the slot Adjust the pointer on the miter gauge if necessary CALIBRATING TABLE TILT SCALE The pointer on the table tilt scale must calibrated in order for the scale reading to...

Page 16: ... remove change the blade turn the switch OFF and disconnect the cord from the power source Open upper and wheel covers Loosen lock knobs under the table and remove the extension wing from the table Remove the table insert fence and fence rail Release tension on the blade by moving quick tension lever to the right Slip off the blade from upper and lower wheels and remove from between the guide bear...

Page 17: ...band saw ON and feed the work piece against the blade RESAWING Cutting a work piece into two or more thinner pieces is called resawing Wider blades give better result when resawing To resaw a work piece make sure that the table is at a 90 with the blade and use a wider blade for better results Adjust the fence according to the width of the cut you want and lock it in position Turn the band saw ON ...

Page 18: ...lt at least after every 3 months and more often if the band saw is used daily TO REPLACE THE V BELT Turn the power switch to OFF position and disconnect the cord from the power source Remove saw blade See page 16 Remove tension on drive belt by loosening screw securing the motor to the saw body See figure 19 Figure 19 Releasing tension on the V belt Use snap ring pliers and remove the snap ring th...

Page 19: ...ted into the motor pulley groove TO TENSION THE V BELT Push the motor down to add tension to belt The belt is properly tensioned when moderate finger pressure on the belt between the two pulleys causes a 1 2 deflection Tighten the screw on the back of the cabinet that secures the motor Re install blade as described on page 16 ...

Page 20: ...20 WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 21: ...21 BAND SAW PARTS BREAKDOWN ...

Page 22: ...22 STAND ASSEMBLY PARTS BREAKDOWN ...

Page 23: ...23 PARTS LIST ...

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Page 26: ...er 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 accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of pu...

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