OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
DUST COLLECTION
This bandsaw comes with a versatile dust chute (A) Fig.20 which accepts
2”, 2-1/2” and 4” dust collection hoses.
Note: Wood dust and chips in a confined area can give rise to fire or an
explosion. keep ignition sources away from bandsaw. keep saw dust to a
minimum by cleaning the inside of the bandsaw after every use.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
For your own safety, turn the switch “OFF”, remove the safety key,
unplug the power cord from the power outlet before maintaining or lubricating your
bandsaw.
Tires
Pitch and sawdust that accumulate on the tires should be removed with a stiff brush or scrapped off with a piece of wood. Do not use a sharp
knife or any type of solvent. When the tires become worn, they should be replaced. When replacing tires, place a thin layer of rubber cement on
the outside of the wheels and inside the tires. After the rubber cement dries, slide the tires onto the wheels, aligning the tires inside the wheel
edges.
Table, Blade guides and thrust bearings
1) Keep your bandsaw clean.
2) Frequently remove sawdust from the inside of the saw.
3) Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the table, blade guides or thrust bearings.
Clean them with quality gum and pitch remover.
4) Apply a thin coat of automobile type wax to the table top to allow the wood to
slide easily while cutting. Also apply wax to the inside surfaces of the trunnion.
Motor/Electrical
Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdust from the motor and around the
switches.
Lubrication
All the ball bearings are permanently lubricated. They require no further lubrication.
WARNING!
If the power cord is worn, cut or damaged in any way, replace it
immediately.
WARNING!
To prevent electrocution, fire or injury, use only identical replacement
parts listed in this manual. To avoid electrical hazards, always reassemble exactly
as the original assembly.
Replacing drive belt/tensioning drive belt
1) Disconnect machine from power source.
2) Open upper and lower doors and remove saw blade as described in this manual.
3) Remove tension on drive belt (A) Fig.21 by loosening the cap screw (A) Fig.22
on the back of the cabinet which secures the motor.
4) Using snap ring pliers, remove snap ring (B) Fig.21 that secures lower wheel (C)
to the drive shaft.
5) Slide lower wheel assembly off the drive shaft, this will dislodge the belt (A). Dis-
card the old belt.
6) Place new belt onto lower wheel pulley. Reinstall lower wheel (C). Reinstall snap ring (B).
7) Place new belt partially around motor pulley (D) to get it started, then turn lower wheel (C) by hand until belt is completely seated on motor
pulley (D).
8) Push the motor down to tension the belt. The belt is properly tensioned when moderate finger pressure on the belt between the two pulleys
causes a 1/2” deflection.
9) Tighten cap screw (A) Fig.22 on the back of the cabinet which secures the motor.
10) Re-install blade. Close upper and lower doors.
FIGURE 20
FIGURE 21
FIGURE 22
