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1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 2
2.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 3
3.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 4
4.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 5
5.0 Setup and assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Shipping contents ....................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Tools required for assembly ....................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 Unpacking and cleanup .............................................................................................................................. 6
5.4 Assembling stand ....................................................................................................................................... 7
5.5 Mounting saw to stand ............................................................................................................................... 7
5.6 Additional assembly ................................................................................................................................... 7
5.7 Vertical cutting plate ................................................................................................................................... 8
6.0 Electrical connections .................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 8
6.2 Voltage conversion ..................................................................................................................................... 9
6.3 Extension cords .......................................................................................................................................... 9
7.0 Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................. 10
7.1 Tools required for adjustments ................................................................................................................. 10
7.2 Blade speed adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 10
7.3 Blade guide adjustment ............................................................................................................................ 10
7.4 Blade tension ............................................................................................................................................ 11
7.5 Blade changes .......................................................................................................................................... 11
7.6 Blade guide bearings ................................................................................................................................ 11
7.7 Blade tracking ........................................................................................................................................... 12
7.8 Feed pressure adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 12
7.9 Blade-to-table squareness ....................................................................................................................... 12
7.10 Auto shut-off adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 13
7.11 Vise adjustment ...................................................................................................................................... 13
7.12 Vertical stop adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 13
8.0 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
8.1 Blade break-in .......................................................................................................................................... 13
8.2 General operating procedure ................................................................................................................... 13
8.3 Evaluating cutting efficiency ..................................................................................................................... 14
9.0 User-maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 14
9.1 Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................ 14
9.2 Additional servicing .................................................................................................................................. 15
10.0 Troubleshooting HVBS-56 Band Saw ........................................................................................................ 15
10.1 Mechanical and electrical problems ....................................................................................................... 15
10.2 Operational problems ............................................................................................................................. 16
11.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 16
11.1.1 HVBS-56 Bow Assembly – Exploded View ......................................................................................... 17
11.1.2 HVBS-56 Bed Assembly – Exploded View .......................................................................................... 18
11.1.3 HVBS-56 – Bow and Bed Assemblies Parts List ................................................................................. 19
11.2.1 HVBS-56 Stand – Exploded View ....................................................................................................... 22
11.2.2 HVBS-56 Stand – Parts List ................................................................................................................ 22
12.0 Electrical Connections – HVBS-56 Band Saw ........................................................................................... 23
13.0 Warranty and service ................................................................................................................................. 24
