Table of Contents
Blade Changes ...................................................25
Blade Tension .....................................................26
Blade Breakage ..................................................26
Blade Care & Break-In ......................................27
Blade Care
........................................................27
Blade Break-In
..................................................27
Blade Speed ........................................................27
Blade Speed Chart .............................................28
Chip Inspection Chart .......................................28
Downfeed Rate ...................................................29
Angle Cuts ..........................................................29
Cuts to the Right
...............................................29
Cuts to the Left
.................................................30
Vise .....................................................................30
Work Stop ...........................................................31
Blade Guide ........................................................31
Operation Tips ...................................................31
MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 32
Maintenance Schedule .......................................32
Cleaning .............................................................32
Lubrication .........................................................32
Gearbox
.............................................................33
Machine Storage ................................................33
SERVICE...........................................................................34
Blade Tracking ...................................................34
Blade Guide Bearings ........................................35
Squaring Blade ..................................................35
V-Belt ..................................................................36
Downfeed Stop ...................................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................38
ELECTRICAL ................................................................... 41
Electrical Safety Instructions ...........................41
220V Conversion ................................................42
Wiring Diagram .................................................43
Wiring Component Locations ............................44
PARTS................................................................................ 45
Base & Cabinet Stand .......................................45
Head & Vise .......................................................47
Motor & Blade Guides .......................................49
Switch .................................................................51
Machine Labels ..................................................52
WARRANTY & RETURNS .......................................... 53
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................2
About This Machine .............................................2
Capabilities
.........................................................2
Features
..............................................................2
Identification ........................................................3
Machine Specifications ........................................4
SAFETY ................................................................................6
Understanding Risks of Machinery ....................6
Basic Machine Safety ..........................................6
Additional Metal Bandsaw Safety ......................8
PREPARATION .................................................................9
Preparation Overview ..........................................9
Things You'll Need ...............................................9
Power Supply Requirements ...............................9
Availability
..........................................................9
Full-Load Current Rating
....................................9
Circuit Information
............................................10
Circuit Requirements for 110V
...........................10
Circuit Requirements for 220V
...........................10
Grounding Requirements
...................................10
Extension Cords
................................................11
Unpacking ..........................................................11
Inventory ............................................................11
Cleaning & Protecting .......................................13
Location ..............................................................14
Physical Environment
........................................14
Electrical Installation
........................................14
Lighting
............................................................14
Weight Load
......................................................14
Space Allocation
................................................14
Assembly ............................................................15
Power Connection ..............................................18
Test Run .............................................................19
Inspections & Adjustments ...............................19
OPERATION .................................................................... 20
Operation Overview ...........................................20
Description of Controls & Components ............21
Blade Selection ...................................................22
Blade Terminology
.............................................22
Blade Length
.....................................................22
Blade Width
......................................................22
Tooth Set
...........................................................23
Tooth Type
........................................................23
Blade Pitch (TPI)
...............................................24
