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Summary of Contents for 3104

Page 1: ...Operating Guide SKIL 10 Band Saw Model 3104 IMPORTANT Read BeforeUsing SKIL CORPORATION O SUBSIDIARY OF EMERSON ELECTRIC CO Emerson 4801 W PETERSON AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60646 ...

Page 2: ...any other may create a hazard AWARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 2 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its oper...

Page 3: ...ainst the table Do not feed the material too fast while cutting Only feed the material fast enough so that the blade will cut Keep fingers away from the blade Use caution when cutting off material which is irreg ular in cross section which could pinch the blade before the cut is completed A piece of molding for example must lay flat on the table and not be permitted to rock while being cut Use cau...

Page 4: ...ory for a 1 4 woodcutting blade included No thrust roller or tracking adjustment should be necessary if your inital use is with this blade GENERAL SAFETY RULES 2 Attaching The Blade 8 TOOL SAFETY RULES 3 Tracking The Blade 8 DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS EXTENSION CORDS 4 Preparing The Table 9 UNPACKING CONTENTS 5 OPERATION 9 List of Loose Parts 5 Pre Operation Check List 9 Tools Needed 5 Using Your Band...

Page 5: ...all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operational instruc tions Packages of miscellaneous small parts consisting of the following KEY NO PART NAME QTY MEDIUM _ MEDIUM PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 5 32 inch HEX WRENCH 1 2 inch OPEN WRENCH SMALL COMBINATION SQUARE Tools Needed For Assembly SCREWDRIVER 1 2 inch SOCKET EXTENSION AND RATCHET Page 5 SHOULD BE NO GAP OR ...

Page 6: ...unter clockwise until the blade runs in the approximate center of the tires 7 VACUUM HOOK UP your band saw is equipped with a vacuum hook up forconvenient sawdust removal See Maintenance Motor Page 10 MITER GAUGE EXTENSION 4 TILT SCALE 8 MITER GAUGE head is locked in position at desired angle for crosscutting or mitering by tightening the lock knob ALWAYS LOCK IT SECURELY WHEN IN USE 9 Page 6 7 VA...

Page 7: ... COVER 3 Leg A and B must be bolted securely using 5 16 diameter machine screws lockwashers and 5 16 hex nuts Bolts must be of sufficient length to accommodate legs of saw washers hex nuts and thickness of supporting surface 4 Locate and mark holes where band saw is to be mounted Page 7 12 ON OFF SWITCH The On Off Switch has a red locking lever which is included on switch THIS FEATURE IS INTENDED ...

Page 8: ...on adjustment nut is loose 7 Turn tension adjustment nut CLOCKWISE until nut is finger tight against the tracking bracket then turn tension adjustment nut CLOCKWISE 1 4 TU RN To prevent personal injury NEVER PLUG IN TOOL with the housing cover off or when making adjustments Also blades are SHARP HANDLE WITH CARE AWARNING Turn WHEEL 2 by hand CLOCKWISE a few turns and notice if the blade remains in...

Page 9: ...n place 5 Blade Tension and Tracking properly adjusted 6 Saw table firmly locked in position 7 Wear safety goggles USING YOUR BAND SAW Your Band Saw is capable of making all types of cuts in a wide variety of materials A brief description of cutting methods will familiarize you with the basic types of cuts CROSSCUTTING Crosscutting is cutting across the grain of the wood Page 9 FRONT HEX SCREW REA...

Page 10: ... When the tires become wom they should be replaced When replacing the tires stretch them around the wheels but do not glue them on GENERAL Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table blade insert blade guides or thrust rollers Clean them with a Gum and Pitch Remover The cord and the tool should be wiped with a dry clean cloth to prevent deterioration from oil and grease Certain cleaning agents a...

Page 11: ...ntil the band saw speeds up 2 Dull blade 2 Replace blade 1 Too much tension 1 Adjust tension See Assembly Section Installing the Blade BLADES BREAKING 2 Kink in blade caused by cutting 2 Use correct cutting technique See too small a radius or turning the Operation Section material too fast when cutting Cat No Description Use Cat No Description Use 80038 1 8 x62 x14 T P I blade Wood scrolling 80047...

Page 12: ...e the upper wheel slightly clockwise moving the blade down ward Make sure one guide is not farther away from the blade than the other and securely tighten phillips screws Page 1 2 THRUST ROLLER INTERNAL HEX THRUST ROLLER ADJUSTMENT SCREW ADJUSTING UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY NOTE The upper and lower blade guides support the blade and keep it from twisting during operation An adjustment is necessary...

Page 13: ... hex wrench so that the roller moves toward the blade and almost touches 2 While turning WHEEL 2 CLOCKWISE by hand adjust the thrust roller until it barely touches the blade 3 Run the lock nut down finger tight and tighten with a 1 2 open end wrench LOCK NUT INTERNAL HEX THRUST ROLLER ADJUSTMENT SCREW ADJUSTING THE TABLE SQUARE TO BLADE NOTE The combination square must be true See Tools Needed sec...

Page 14: ...r personal family or household use Ninety days if the fool is used for any othr purpose such as commercial or rental Our obligation assumed under this warranty it limited to the repair or replacement of parts without charge which are defective and which have not been misused carelessly handled or defaced by repairs made or attempted by others The complete fool must be returned transportation prepa...

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