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NORSE Operating Manual & Parts List 9683113
GETTING STARTED
DESCRIPTION
The NORSE 15˝ Metal/Wood Cutting Band Saw is for cutting ferrous
and non-ferrous metals and also hard and soft woods. The band
saw features a unitized frame of welded steel construction and a
solid cast iron work surface to ensure durability. Table tilts 45° and
has a miter gauge and precision machined rip fence for performing
many different operations. Fifteen inch balanced cast iron wheels
with ball bearings and rubber treads accommodate blade widths
up to 3/4˝. A convenient tensioning and tracking mechanism
makes blade changing quick and easy. Rip fence and miter gauge
can be stored on the saw when not in use.
UNPACKING
Check for shipping damage. If damage has occurred, a claim must
be filed with carrier. Check for completeness. Immediately report
missing parts to dealer.
The band saw comes assembled as one unit. Additional parts which
need to be fastened to the saw should be located and accounted
for before assembling:
A Table Assembly
B Rip Fence with Knob
C Miter Gauge Assembly
D V-belt
E Metal Cutting Blade, 14 TPI
F Wood Cutting Blade, 6 TPI
G Dust Chute
Hardware Bag (Part No. 24958.00) includes:
H Trunnion Rod with Acorn Nut
I Knob with Internal Threads
J Handle
K Front Trunnion
• 5/16˝ Flat Washer (3)
• 8-1.25 x 20mm Socket Head Bolt (2)
• 8mm Lock Washer (2)
• 8/10mm Open End Wrench (1)
• 12/14mm Open End Wrench (1)
• 2.5, 3mm and 5mm Hex Wrench (1 each)
• 5-0.8 x 8mm Pan Head Screw (4).
IMPORTANT: Table is coated with a protectant. To ensure proper fit
and operation, remove coating. Coating is easily removed with mild
solvents, such as mineral spirits, and a soft cloth. Avoid getting solu-
tion on paint or any of the rubber or plastic parts. Solvents may de-
teriorate these finishes. Use soap and water on paint, plastic or
rubber components. After cleaning, cover all exposed surfaces with
a light coating of oil. Paste wax is recommended for table top.
WARNING:
Never use highly volatile solvents. Non flammable
solvents are recommended to avoid possible fire hazard.
SPECIFICATIONS
Depth of throat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ¾˝
Maximum depth of cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ¼˝
Maximum depth of cut at 45° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ½˝
Table size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 × 15˝
Table tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10° left - 45° right
Wheel diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15˝
Blade length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113˝
Blade range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 – 114˝
Blade width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/16 to 3/4˝
Blade speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 65, 90, 110, 155, 215 and 3,000 FPM
Overall dimensions (W × D × H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 × 27 × 71.5˝
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 lbs
Crate dimension (W × D × H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 × 23 × 78˝
Shipping weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 lbs
Dust collection port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4˝
SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
For your own safety, read all of the instructions and
precautions before operating tool.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Some dust created by using power
tools contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment. Always wear
OSHA/NIOSH
approved, properly fitting
face mask or respirator when using such tools.
WARNING:
Always follow proper operating procedures as
defined in this manual even if you are familiar with the use of this
or similar tools. Remember that being careless for even a fraction
of a second can result in severe personal injury.
BE PREPARED FOR JOB
• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neck-
ties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in
moving parts of machine.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
• Wear safety glasses complying with United States ANSI Z87.1.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are
NOT
safety glasses.
• Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.
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Figure 1 - Unpacking
