HARVEY HW615, Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS
1 Safety ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 General Machine Safety. ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Band Saw Safety. .................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Feature Identification ................................................................................................................................... 2
3 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 3
4 Unpacking and Setup .................................................................................................................................. 4
4.1 Unpacking ................................................................................................................................................ 4
4.2 Checking Contents .................................................................................................................................. 4
4.3 Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................... 5
4.4 Grounding ................................................................................................................................................. 5
4.5 Extension Cords ...................................................................................................................................... 5
4.6 Dust Collection ........................................................................................................................................ 5
5 Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
5.1 Stand Pad ................................................................................................................................................. 6
5.2 Work Table ............................................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 Spring Assembly ...................................................................................................................................... 7
5.4 Rip Fence ................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.5 Tool Storage Hook ................................................................................................................................... 7
5.6 Blade ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
6 Adjustment ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 Blade ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.2 Blade Guide ........................................................................................................................................... 11
6.3 Work Table ............................................................................................................................................. 14
6.4 Fence ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.5 Belt Tension and Replacement ........................................................................................................... 18
7 Operation ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.1 Switch ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Brake Pedal ........................................................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Door Switch ............................................................................................................................................ 19
8 Application ................................................................................................................................................... 20
8.1 Ripping .................................................................................................................................................... 20
8.2 Crosscutting ........................................................................................................................................... 20
8.3 Resawing ................................................................................................................................................ 20
8.4 Curve Cutting ......................................................................................................................................... 21
8.5 Blade Lead ............................................................................................................................................. 21
9 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 22
9.1 Lubrication .............................................................................................................................................. 22
9.2 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................. 22
9.3 Replacement .......................................................................................................................................... 22
9.4 Wheel Brush .......................................................................................................................................... 22
10 Trouble Shooting ...................................................................................................................................... 23
11 Inspection Standards .............................................................................................................................. 25
12 Exploded View and Parts List ............................................................................................................... 27