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Dake Corporation 

724 Robbins Road  

Grand Haven, MI 49417  

 

Phone: 800.937.3253 

Fax: 800.846.3253   

www.dakecorp.com

 

[email protected] 

 

 
 

 

 

 

DAKE PORTABLE BANDSAW 

SE-5X8 

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL 

 

WARNING!

 

Read and understand all instructions and responsibilities before operating. Failure to follow 

safety instructions and labels could result in serious injury.  

 

Summary of Contents for SE-5X8

Page 1: ...Fax 800 846 3253 www dakecorp com customerservice dakecorp com DAKE PORTABLE BANDSAW SE 5X8 INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL WARNING Read and understand all instructions and responsibilities before operating Failure to follow safety instructions and labels could result in serious injury ...

Page 2: ...11 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 12 ADJUSTMENTS 12 ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION 12 CUTTING ANGLE HEAD ROTATION ADJUSTMENT 13 ADJUSTING THE SLIDING BLADE GUIDE POSITION 13 BLADE SPEED ADJUSTMENT 13 POSITIONING OF THE WORKPIECE IN THE VISE 13 INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF BANDSAW STOCK STOP 14 OPERATIONS 14 USE AS A MANUAL CUTTING SAW 14 MAINTENANCE STORAGE ASSISTANCE DISPOSAL 15 REPLACING SAW BLADE 15 LUBRICAT...

Page 3: ... manufacturer will repair or replace any portion of the product that proves defective in materials or workmanship The manufacturer retains the sole right and option after inspection to determine whether to repair or replace defective equipment parts or components The manufacturer will assume ownership of any defective parts replaced under this warranty All requested warranty claims must be communi...

Page 4: ...tion or failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the printed instructions provided c Defects or malfunctions resulting from abuse accident neglect or damage outside of prepaid freight terms d Normal maintenance service or preventative maintenance and the parts used in connection with such service e Units and parts which have been altered or repaired other than by the manufacturer...

Page 5: ... Customer Service a representative will supply a Return Material Authorization RMA number The returned item must have the provided RMA number clearly marked on the outside packaging Any item received without an RMA number clearly visible on the packaging will not be processed An RMA number can only be provided by the Dake Customer Service team and must be obtained prior to the return shipment Refu...

Page 6: ...ll Height 20 inches Base Width 18 inches Depth 39 inches Round Capacity 0 6 inches Round Capacity 45 4 inches Square Capacity 0 6 inches Square Capacity 45 4 inches Rect Capacity 0 6 X 5 inches Rect Capacity 45 4 3 4 X 4 inches In the space provided record the serial number and model number of the machine This information is only found on the black Dake tag shown below If contacting Dake this info...

Page 7: ...whenever necessary DANGER WARNING USE THE MACHINE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE USES INDICATED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL NEVER TAMPER WITH IT FORCE IT OR USE IT IN ANY INAPPROPRIATE MANNER HOW TO CONSULT THIS MANUAL AND THE SYMBOLS USED Please pay particular attention to the words WARNING DANGER and CAUTION as used in this manual To draw the user s attenti...

Page 8: ...g head is controlled by the operator who stands in front of the machine during use RECOMMENDED USE The machine can be used to work on METAL OR SIMILAR MATERIALS DRY CUTTING ONLY PROHIBITED USE It is prohibited to OPERATE ON NON METALS ORGANIC MATERIALS AND OR FOOD STUFFS OPERATE ON MATERIALS WHICH MAY RELEASE TOXIC SUBSTANCES DURING THE WORK PROCESS DANGER WARNING The saw has been designed and bui...

Page 9: ...ack long hair to prevent any risk of it becoming trapped or entangled in moving parts Wear an approved dust mask Care and use of electrical components Pay attention to the power supply cable never use it to lift the machine Do not pull on the cable to disconnect the plug from the power socket Keep the cable away from sharp edges oil and high temperatures Should it be necessary to use an extension ...

Page 10: ...lade guards in place Do not force the machine The end results will be better and the machine safer to use if it is used at the speed and rhythm it was designed for Machine upkeep and maintenance Always keep the handles and handgrips dry clean and free from oil and grease Always keep the tools in perfect condition Keep blades sharp and clean to ensure maximum performance and safety DANGER WARNING T...

Page 11: ...ransport handles 11 Vise 4 Moveable blade guides 12 Vise adjustment screw 5 Cutting bow casting 13 Base 6 Blade 14 Blade tension window 7 Motor 15 Speed selector switch 8 Control Box 16 Power switch The bandsaw is made up of two main parts the machine body 5 complete with motor and drive system 7 which is joined by means of a swivel support 9 to the bottom section made up of a base 13 and vise 11 ...

Page 12: ...ORK STATION Position the machine on a work bench or on a pedestal at a height of between 35 37 from the ground The surface on which the machine is placed must be big enough to guarantee machine stability DANGER WARNING AUTONOMOUS CUTTING SAWS This model of machine SE 5X8 must only be used in a dedicated work area to which unauthorized access is prohibited If no such work area is available it is ad...

Page 13: ... with a device which automatically opens the circuit if the voltage drops below the minimum set limit and inhibits automatic reset of operating conditions when the voltage returns to the set rated levels Should the machine suddenly cut out there is no cause for alarm Check that there has not been a voltage failure in the main supply ADJUSTMENTS Blade configurations speeds and feeds and cutting pre...

Page 14: ... WHENEVER YOU PREPARE A WORK PROCESS 1 Loosen knob that is locking blade guide 2 Slide the blade guide until it is as close to the workpiece as possible 3 Simulate the work process to be performed to make sure that there is no interference and or contact between the blade guide the workpiece and other parts of the machine 4 Lock the blade guide in position by tightening the knob BLADE SPEED ADJUST...

Page 15: ...um up position then brought down to un lock the head lock feature Do not force the head down as this may damage the saw 1 Secure the workpiece to be cut in the vise using the vise adjusting screw 12 2 Press button located in the handle grip1 to start the blade 3 Lower the cutting head slowly until it comes into contact with the workpiece DANGER CAUTION To avoid breaking the blade reduce pressure a...

Page 16: ...recommended Check the compatibility of the NEW blade for the saw Only use a blade with a thickness between 025 and 035 1 Loosen the blade guide handle and slide the blade guides towards the center of the of the cutting head Lightly tighten the handles 4 2 Remove the rear blade cover by unscrewing the hex screws Remove cover and put it safely out of your way DANGER WARNING WHEN THE BLADE COVER IS O...

Page 17: ...tart out making three cuts putting only a light pressure on the workpiece Light pressure as an example consider an operation to cut a solid steel bar e g C40 D 2 dia This should be cut in about 4 minutes Once the blade has been broken in the same workpiece can easily be cut in about 2 minutes LUBRICATION COOLANT The machine does not need lubricating coolant CLEANING DANGER WARNING Wear suitable pe...

Page 18: ...a qualified personal Cuts are not square 1 Excessive cutting pressure or distortion of the part in the vise 2 Incorrect or worn blade 3 Cutting speed incorrect 4 Misalignment of guides 5 Incorrect clamping 6 Incorrect blade tensioning 1 Reduce cutting pressure adjust clamping vise 2 Check cutting chart on motor for proper blade parameters 3 Adjust cutting speed 4 Check guide alignment 5 Check clam...

Page 19: ...3 0 06 30 40 19 5 13 80 42 4 5 12 40 50 20 0 40 29 05 5 0 14 70 03 21 0 14 40 03 6 Complete Vise 303417 22 Uni 5931 M8x25 7 Swivel Support 303416 23 Uni 6592 Ø8 8 Uni 6592 Ø14 27 5 06 30 67 9 Uni 5587 M14 28 5 14 21 05 10 Uni 5721 M14 29 5 13 77 78 11 5 15 95 03 30 Rest Foot 303414 13 0 12 07 18 36 5 17 10 87 14 Uni 7473 M8 42 Vise Handle 303415 15 7 13 05 52 47 5 18 28 28 16 5 13 38 25 48 0 40 06...

Page 20: ... 0 15 01 49 78 5 18 17 39 57 5 15 41 03 79 0 08 02 59 58 0 40 05 11 80 5 12 20 24 59 Drive wheel 303411 82 5 10 05 04 60 Uni 6592 Ø12 83 5 08 10 05 61 Uni 7474 M12 84 Uni 5933 M5x25 62 Uni 5588 M10 85 5 13 07 34 63 5 00 15 58 87 0 40 05 13 64 5 13 78 08 88 5 18 17 37 65 0 15 51 49 89 5 87 10 48 66 0 60 62 04 90 Trigger switch 303409 67 0 15 51 16 91 Uni 6592 Ø10 68 3 27 74 02 92 Pull handle 303408...

Page 21: ...ecorp com 20 REV032019 Pos Description Part 96 Uni 5731 M8x35 97 7 13 07 43 100 Uni 5721 M6 101 Uni 1751 Ø6 102 0 12 07 18 103 Hand lever 303418 105 0 17 40 16 106 0 12 90 04 110 Ball bearing 7x19x 6 2RS 115 5 18 16 74 116 5 10 00 64 117 5 10 00 65 118 5 13 07 71 ...

Page 22: ... 139 120 Gear Group 303438 140 121 0 42 40 60 141 122 Motor cover 303406 142 123 143 Uni 5931 M6x16 124 Speed selector switch 303407 144 125 Motor fan 303405 145 Diode 303441 126 5 87 10 81 146 5 18 28 23 127 Complete motor 303442 147 Uni 5931 M6x30 128 148 5 18 25 09 129 5 15 45 01 149 7 01 31 49 130 150 131 Uni 5931 M5x40 151 5 18 28 39 132 5 85 00 05 152 Cage bearing 10X14X12 133 Power switch 3...

Page 23: ...and Haven MI 49417 www dakecorp com 22 REV032019 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS PE Protection circuit PM Run button Vv Cutting speed adjustment FCC End of cut micro switch IG Magnetic main switch T Thermal circuit breaker M Motor D Electric Diode ...

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