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4 ½  Inch Metal Cutting Bandsaw        

Assembly & Operating Instructions

 

 

       

 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. 

This manual provides important information on proper operation & maintenance. Every effort has been  

made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible  

condition and situation that may occur. 

We reserve the right to change this product at any time 

without prior notice. 

 

 

IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE, DO 
NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT!  

 

HAVE QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS? DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE  
RETAILER - CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE. 

If you experience a problem or need parts for this product, visit our website http://www.buffalotools.com  

or call our customer help line at 

1-888-287-6981

, Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time. A copy of 

the sales receipt is required.

 

 

FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY – NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE. 
 
KEEP THIS MANUAL, SALES RECEIPT & APPLICABLE WARRANTY FOR FUTURE 

REFERENCE.

 

 

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Page 1: ...hange this product at any time without prior notice IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT HAVE QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE If you experience a problem or need parts for this product visit our website http www buffalotools com or call our customer help line at 1 888 287 6981 Monday Fr...

Page 2: ... cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised when assembling or using this product Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand This is a safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this ...

Page 3: ... or Vertical operation SPECIFICATIONS 3 4 HP 120V 60 Hz 500 Watts Single Phase 5 4 Amps KEEP THIS MANUAL SALES RECEIPT APPLICABLE WARRANTY FOR FUTURE REFERENCE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT When unpacking check to make sure all parts listed are included If any parts are missing or broken please call Customer Service at 1 888 287 6981 FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY NOT FOR PRO...

Page 4: ...kid shoes etc Check to be sure all adjusting keys or wrenches have been removed before use Safety glasses and ear protection must be worn during operation Read the manual carefully Learn the tool s applications and limitations as well as specific potential hazards peculiar to it Ground all tools If the tool is equipped with three pin plug it should be plugged into a three pin electrical socket Nev...

Page 5: ...covers in place and in working order Support long heavy work from the floor Switch off the machine when the work is completed Unplug power cord before adjusting servicing and changing blade Moving parts should keep in alignment All adjustments are to be made with power disconnected Use a sharp blade and keep tool clean for best and safest performances For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Be...

Page 6: ...ask or respirator PACKAGE CONTENTS Bandsaw COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY Before performing any assembly or maintenance make sure bandsaw is turned off and unplugged from the power supply BANDSAW MUST BE GROUNDED Use a Ground Fault Interrupter GFI Plug the power cord to a standard 120 volt receptacle protected by a 20 amp circuit breaker The bandsaw comes partly assembled It is therefore necessary to complet...

Page 7: ... rod into the hole in the edge of the vise and secure with the grubscrew provided Mount the work stop on to the rod with the flat face towards the saw blade and temporarily secure with the grubscrew supplied ensuring it is not pushed on too far as it may interfere with the saw blade when it is lowered Miscellaneous A handle is provided at the left end of the machine connected to the left leg When ...

Page 8: ... There should be 0 001 clearance between the 0 025 thickness blade and guide bearings To obtain this clearance adjust as follows 1 The inner guide bearing is fixed and cannot be adjusted 2 The outer guide bearing is mounted to an eccentric bolt and can be adjusted 3 Loosen the nut while holding bolt with a wrench 4 Position the eccentric by turning the bolt to the desired position of clearance 5 T...

Page 9: ... be in the workpiece at all times for proper cutting If the teeth of the blade are so far apart that they straddle the work severe damage to the workpiece and to the blade can result CHANGING THE BLADE Always disconnect from electricity supply before changing blade Raise saw head to vertical position Loosen blade tension adjusting knob sufficiently to allow the saw blade to slip off the wheels Ins...

Page 10: ...the end of the base counter clockwise 3 Place the workpiece on the saw bed If the piece is long support the end 4 Clamp the workpiece securely in the vice by rotating the hand wheel clockwise 5 Turn the power on letting the head down slowly onto the work Do not drop or force Let the weight of the saw head provide the cutting force The saw automatically shuts off at the end of the cut STEP 1 Loosen...

Page 11: ...then tighten bracket MAINTENANCE Lubricate the parts listed below using SAE30 1 Ball Bearing none required 2 Blade guide bearing none required 3 Driven wheel bearing none required 4 Vice lead screw as needed 5 Drive gears run in the oil bath and won t require lubricant change more than once a year When changing put down the head to a horizontal position and loosen screws on the gearbox Open the co...

Page 12: ... 4 5 Inch Metal Cutting Bandsaw Assembly Operating Instructions 12 PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 13: ...01 Motor mount plate 1 0032 Support plate cover 1 0102 Screw M12x30 1 0033 Bushing 2 0104 Key 5X5X25 2 0034 Movable vise plate 1 0105 Spring pin 4x26 1 0035 Arc sliding plate 1 0106 Transmission wheel shaft 1 0036 Mitering vise plate 1 0107 Transmission gear 1 0037 Screw 1 0108 Gear box gasket 1 0038 Lock handle 1 0109 Gear box cover 1 0039 Knob 1 0110 Hexagon head screw M6x12 8 0040 Hexagon head ...

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