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14" GRANITE BAND SAW

Model Number

50125

STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS

VER. 02.09

Manual Part No. OR74409

Summary of Contents for 50125

Page 1: ...R 14 GRANITE BAND SAW Model Number 50125 STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS VER 02 09 Manual Part No OR74409...

Page 2: ...why it is backed by one of the longest machinery warranties in the business This bandsaw is just one of many products in the Steel City s family of woodworking machinery and is proof of our commitment...

Page 3: ...n this user manual represent your machine at time of print However changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to Steel City Tool Works INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 War...

Page 4: ...ove warranties in lieu of all other warranties express or implied SCTW shall not be liable for any special indirect incidental punitive or consequential damages including without limitation loss of pr...

Page 5: ...ars ___ 40 to 49 years ___ 50 to 59 years ___ 60 to 69 years ___ 70 years 7 How long have you been a woodworker ___ 0 to 2 years ___ 2 to 8 years ___ 8 to 20 years ___ over 20 years 8 How would you ra...

Page 6: ...FOLD ON DOTTED LINE FOLD ON DOTTED LINE PLACE STAMP HER SteelCityToolWorks 4 Northpoint Court Bolingbrook IL 60440 E 6...

Page 7: ...her side of the blade providing stability for blade while in operation The process of slicing stock to reduce its thickness Ripping Set Tracking Thrust Bearing Cutting lengthwise down the workpiece wi...

Page 8: ...FEATURE IDENTIFICATION A Power Switch B Table C Blade Guard D Post Guide A B 8 C D...

Page 9: ...list of symbols that are used to attract your attention to possible dangerous conditions This is the international safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obe...

Page 10: ...rong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the third prong 17 Keep visitors and children away from any machine DO NOT permit people to be in...

Page 11: ...HA 1910 213 Regulations WWW OSHA GOV PRODUCT SAFETY 1 Serious personal injury may occur if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or...

Page 12: ...he workpiece being cut 21 cut work pieces that do not have a flat bottom without properly supporting the piece to maintain a stable position 22 hand and fingers away from blade 23 workpiece firmly and...

Page 13: ...120 240 240 120 240 13...

Page 14: ...e wax to any unpainted surfaces Make sure to buff out the wax before assembly Compare the items to inventory figures verify that all items are accounted for before discarding the shipping box If any p...

Page 15: ...4 O Leveling Feet 4 P M6X12mm Hex Head Flange Screw 19 Q M8 Lock Washer 4 R M6 Hex Head Flange Nut 8 S M8 Flat Washer 4 T M6X10mm Pan Head Flange Screw 32 U M8X50mm Hex Head Screw V M8 Nut W M12 Reta...

Page 16: ...ead Flange Screw and eight M6 Hex Head Flange Nut G SEE FIG 2 Fig 2 F G 4 Fixed the motor on the top plate using Motor ixed rod H and 12 ring I and cotter pin J Using M5X12mm Pan head screw K and cabl...

Page 17: ...n placing the bandsaw on the base make sure that the exposed pulley A and the cutout B in the base are on the same side SEE FIG 5 2 Fasten the bandsaw to the base using four M8 x40mm Hex head screws f...

Page 18: ...Nut D onto the motor tensioning bolt E and thread the bolt into the base of the bandsaw 4 Tighten the motor tensioning bolt until it can comes in contact with the motor plate Continue tightening unti...

Page 19: ...ter hole of the table rotate the table 90 degrees clockwise so that the miter slot is towards the right of the machine 3 Position the two threaded bolts so that they line up with the holes in the trun...

Page 20: ...C neces Fig 13 20 SETTING BLADE TENSION The blade tension is set by using the blade tension knob It be set prior to initial operation as it plays a vital role in setup of other features of the band s...

Page 21: ...This adjustment has been set at the factory but it is good practice to check the tracking each time before using the machine Tracking should also be checked after a blade change 1 Open the upper door...

Page 22: ...table until it is square to the blade and tighten the two lock knobs 5 Loosen Hex Nut C and adjust the 90 degree positive stop B until it contacts the underside of the table Retighten Hex Nut 6 Adjus...

Page 23: ...se this process for the left and right s 3 Once s and thrust bearing are set make certain that all thumbscrews are retightened block guide block guide block guide E C D LOWER BEARING ADJUSTMENT 1 Loos...

Page 24: ...used by several factors Incorrect Blade Tension Wrong Blade Type Dull Blade If you experience blade drift check the appropriate adjustments first If this does not correct the problem the blade may hav...

Page 25: ...properly adjusted 2 Is the blade tension and blade tracking properly set 3 Is the unit stable does it rock or wobble 4 Have you read all the warnings associated with this saw BLADE GUARD HEIGHT The b...

Page 26: ...e cuts The narrower blades are mainly used for cutting a workpiece with curves and bends PITCH The unit of measure for pitch is teeth per inch A fine pitch meaning having more teeth per inch will deli...

Page 27: ...e Knob A clockwise 2 Open both the upper and lower doors of the band saw 3 Carefully remove the blade from between the upper and lower guides and remove the blade from both of the wheels Slide the bla...

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Page 29: ...29 PARTS...

Page 30: ...KNOB 2 M8X35 HEX SOC HD SCR 1 M8 SPRING WASHER 2 59 60 61 61a 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 71a 72 73 73a 74 74a 75 76 76a 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 93a 94 95 95a 96 97 98 99...

Page 31: ...PLATE 2 SNAP BUSHING 1 M8 HEX NUT 1 SHORT REINFORCED PLATE 2 LONG REINFORCED PLATE 2 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 143 144 145 146 147 148 OR74484 OR74485 OR74486 OR74487 OR92137 OR90307 SC8...

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