Part# VDL-18
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REV#082020
rotate the blade while trying to put the motor into gear. The lever will fully go into to
gear.
Blade Speed Ranges (FPM)
High Gear Range
1200
– 3500 FPM
Low Gear Range
100
– 290 FPM
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Below is the procedure to change the FPMs of the bandsaw (
SAW ON, AND RUNNING
).
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1. To change to the desired RPM on the bandsaw, the bandsaw MUST be on and the
blade rotating in the required gear prior changing the speed.
2. Locate the motor locking level located on the back side if the bandsaw near the bottom
by the motor. Loosen the lever handle.
3. The adjuster hand wheel located on the bottom right of the bandsaw adjusts the blade
speed. referencing to the dial located on the back of the motor.
4. Slowly rotate the handwheel CW to increase the blade speed, or CCW to decrease the
blade speed.
5. Tighten the motor locking lever back in place immediately.
USE CAUTION: Never start the VDL-18 bandsaw with any slack in the drive belt. Doing so
can cause machine damage as the belt is forced to pull through the slack.
Blade Guidepost Adjustment:
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The following steps are to properly adjust the Blade Guidepost height on the VDL-18 Bandsaw.
1. Locate the guidepost locking screw located on the rear top half go the bandsaw. To make
any adjustments, loosen the locking screw to allow the blade guidepost to freely move
horizontally.
2. The hand wheel located above the blade guidepost on the side of the machine adjusts the
horizontal movement of the guidepost.
NOTE
: (Maintain a clearance of 3/16 inch between the blade guidepost and the
workpiece to allow minimum exposed blade to prevent injury).
3. After correctly adjusting the height of the blade guidepost, ALWAYS tighten the guidepost
screw for the guide will stay in the desired position.
Table Tilt:
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The following steps are to properly adjust the Table Tilt angle on the VDL-18 Bandsaw.
1. For tilting the table to right (max. 45º), you have to loosen the two ratchet handles, then tilt
the table to your desired angle.
Summary of Contents for Dake VDL-18
Page 38: ...Part VDL 18 38 REV 082020 Parts List Upper Wheel Assembly Parts List Below...
Page 42: ...Part VDL 18 42 REV 082020 Table and Fence Assembly Parts List Below...
Page 46: ...Part VDL 18 46 REV 082020 Upper Lower Blade Guides Assembly Parts List Below...
Page 58: ...Part VDL 18 58 REV 082020 VDL 18 Wiring Diagram...
