table of Contents
intRODuCtiOn ............................................... 2
Manual accuracy ........................................... 2
Contact info.................................................... 2
Machine description ...................................... 2
identification ................................................... 3
Machine data sheet ...................................... 4
sECtiOn 1: safEty ....................................... 6
safety instructions for Machinery .................. 6
safety instructions for Metal Cutting
Bandsaws ...................................................... 8
sECtiOn 2: pOwER suppLy ........................ 9
availability .................................................... 9
Full-load Current rating ............................. 9
Circuit information ....................................... 9
Circuit requirements for 220V .................... 9
Circuit requirements for 110V .................... 9
grounding requirements .......................... 10
extension Cords ........................................ 10
sECtiOn 3: sEtup ....................................... 11
needed for setup ......................................... 11
unpacking .................................................... 11
inventory ...................................................... 12
Cleanup ........................................................ 13
site Considerations ...................................... 14
lifting & placing ........................................... 15
Mounting ...................................................... 15
Bolting to Concrete Floors ......................... 15
using Machine Mounts .............................. 15
assembly ..................................................... 16
power Connection........................................ 18
Connecting power ..................................... 18
disconnecting power ................................. 18
Controls ........................................................ 19
test run ...................................................... 21
sECtiOn 4: OpERatiOns ........................... 22
operation overview ..................................... 22
Blade selection ............................................ 23
Blade terminology ..................................... 23
Blade length ............................................. 23
tooth set ................................................... 24
tooth type ................................................ 24
Blade pitch (tpi) ....................................... 25
Blade Change .............................................. 26
Blade tension .............................................. 27
Blade tracking ............................................. 28
Blade Breakage ........................................... 28
Blade Care & .............................................. 29
Break-in ....................................................... 29
Blade Care ................................................. 29
Blade Break-in ........................................... 29
downfeed ..................................................... 29
downfeed pressure ..................................... 30
Blade speed ................................................ 30
Chip inspection Chart .................................. 31
Blade speed Chart ...................................... 31
Vise .............................................................. 32
Blade guide arms ........................................ 32
Cutting Fluid ................................................. 33
Cutting Fluid system .................................... 34
Blade Brush ................................................. 35
operation tips ............................................. 36
sECtiOn 5: aCCEssORiEs ......................... 37
sECtiOn 6: MaintEnanCE ......................... 39
schedule ...................................................... 39
Cleaning ....................................................... 39
lubrication ................................................... 39
sECtiOn 7: sERviCE ................................... 41
troubleshooting ........................................... 41
Motor & electrical ...................................... 41
Bandsaw operations ................................. 42
V-Belt ........................................................... 43
sECtiOn 8: wiRinG ...................................... 44
Wiring safety instructions ............................ 44
Wiring overview ........................................... 45
Wiring diagram ............................................ 46
sECtiOn 9: paRts ....................................... 48
Base Breakdown .......................................... 48
saw Bow Breakdown ................................... 51
labels .......................................................... 54
waRRanty & REtuRns ............................. 57