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Craftex CX119 User Manual Download Page 1

CX119

14” WOOD BAND SAW

USER MANUAL

Version 0.1

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Summary of Contents for CX119

Page 1: ...CX119 14 WOOD BAND SAW USER MANUAL Version 0 1...

Page 2: ...le Stop Adjustment 14 Table Tilt Scale Calibration 15 Table Alignment 15 Guide Post 16 Speed Change Settings 16 Work Piece Inspection 17 Cast Iron Wheels 18 Coplanar Adjustment 18 Operations 19 Rippin...

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 judg...

Page 4: ...any adjustments the switch is in the 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 unles...

Page 5: ...red TEFC Single Phase Amps 12 8 Amp 6 2 Amps Blade Speed 1430 2300 3250 FPM Table Size 16 x 20 Precision Cast Iron Table Tilt 10 Left and 45 Right Wheel Size 14 Maximum Blade Width 3 4 Minimum Blade W...

Page 6: ...ustment Handle Upper Cabinet Lock Knob Blade Guard Adjustment Hand Wheel Blade Guard Lock Blade Guard Miter Gauge Fence Rail Lower Cabinet Lock Knob Base Table Fence Magnetic Safety Switch Powder Coat...

Page 7: ...ensure that nothing has been damaged during transit Open the crate and check that the machine is in good condition The hardware screws washers etc might be shipped in a plastic bag After the machine...

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 1 220 volt outlet for CX119 It is strongly recommended not to use...

Page 9: ...e blade guiding through the table slot See figure 3 Figure 3 Assembling the fence Position the table on the base in such a way that the bolts under the table extend through the holes on the base Threa...

Page 10: ...g table insert and table pin Take the fence rail and attach it to the table using cap screws provided See figure 8 Figure 8 Fence rail installed Now take the fence and pull its handle up in the unlock...

Page 11: ...KNOBS CLOCKWISE 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 TURN KNOBS COUNTER CLOCKWISE If the blade moves...

Page 12: ...noise coming from the machine or the machine vibrates strangely stop the machine immediately and disconnect from the power source and investigate if you can find out the problem with your machine WAR...

Page 13: ...ows the ideal blade tension adjustment according to the width of the blade Figure 15 Quick release blade tension handle and scale ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION To adjust the blade tension lift the blade ten...

Page 14: ...ngs are at the correct position behind the blade tighten the thumb screws to lock the bearings in place Adjust the lower support bearings in the same manner TABLE STOP ADJUSTMENT CX119 features a tabl...

Page 15: ...cuts with your band saw the table should be aligned properly with the blade TO ALIGN THE TABLE Make sure the blade tension and tracking is done correctly Disconnect the machine from the power source a...

Page 16: ...D CHANGE SETTINGS CX119 features 3 speed settings 1430 FPM 2300FPM and 3250FPM The band saw features a motor pulley and an idler pulley The motor pulley is a 3 step pulley while the idler pulley is a...

Page 17: ...jects and it comes in contact with the blade the object might fly and hit the operator or seriously damage the blade For a safe cutting method always inspect your work piece carefully before cut and w...

Page 18: ...power accuracy and less wandering This will be noticed most when it comes to re sawing and making straight cuts with blades larger than 1 4 COPLANAR ADJUSTMENT Figure 26 and figure 27 show the shim f...

Page 19: ...nt is aligned with the blade and hold the work piece against the miter gauge Turn the band saw ON and feed the work piece against the blade RESAWING Cutting a work piece into two or more thinner piece...

Page 20: ...a dust collector use a proper sized hose and make sure all the connections are sealed tightly Figure 28 CX119 connected to dust collector WARNING The saw dust produced by the band saw can go into you...

Page 21: ...it over the wheels Once the blade is in the proper position turn the tension lever Figure 29 Replacing the blade Adjust the blade tracking See page 11 and adjust the guide bearings See page 13 Close...

Page 22: ...the table and apply a few drops of oil on the trunnions BLADE TABLE ALIGNMENTS The blade and table alignments should often be checked and make sure the blade is at a 90 with the table V BELT The V be...

Page 23: ...install the new one 8 Slide the idler pulley down to tighten the lower wheel V belt Keep pressure on the idler pulley and tighten the mounting nut 9 Check the wheel pulley V belt if tensioned properl...

Page 24: ...24 CX119 BODY PARTS BREAKDOWN...

Page 25: ...25 CX119 BODY PARTS LIST...

Page 26: ...26 CX119 TABLE PARTS BREAKDOWN...

Page 27: ...27 CX119 TABLE PARTS LIST...

Page 28: ...28 CX119 BODY PARTS BREAKDOWN LIST...

Page 29: ...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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