Table of Contents
Tooth Type ........................................................22
Blade Pitch (TPI) ............................................... 23
Blade Changes ...................................................24
Blade Tension .....................................................25
Blade Breakage ..................................................25
Blade Care & Break-In ......................................26
Blade Care ........................................................ 26
Blade Break-In ..................................................26
Blade Speed ........................................................ 26
Blade Speed Chart ............................................. 27
Chip Inspection Chart .......................................27
Downfeed Rate ................................................... 28
Downfeed Pressure ............................................28
Angle Cuts ..........................................................29
Cuts to the Right ...............................................29
Cuts to the Left ................................................. 29
Blade Guide ........................................................ 30
Workpiece Holding ............................................. 30
Vise Quick Release.............................................30
Cutting Fluid ......................................................31
Cutting Fluid System ........................................ 31
Operation Tips ................................................... 32
MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 33
Maintenance Schedule .......................................33
Cleaning .............................................................33
Lubrication .........................................................33
Gearbox ............................................................. 34
Machine Storage ................................................34
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 35
SERVICE...........................................................................38
Blade Tracking ................................................... 38
Blade Guide Bearings ........................................39
Squaring the Blade ............................................39
Adjusting Angle Stops .......................................40
ELECTRICAL ................................................................... 41
Electrical Safety Instructions ...........................41
220V Conversion ................................................42
Wiring Diagram .................................................43
Wiring Component Locations ............................ 44
PARTS................................................................................ 45
Cabinet & Base ..................................................45
Motor & Head .....................................................47
Blade Guide Assemblies .................................... 49
Gearbox .............................................................. 50
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 ....................................... 12
Location ..............................................................13
Physical Environment ........................................13
Electrical Installation ........................................ 13
Lighting ............................................................ 13
Weight Load ...................................................... 13
Space Allocation ................................................ 13
Lifting & Moving ................................................ 14
Leveling & Mounting .........................................14
Leveling ............................................................ 14
Bolting to Concrete Floors ..................................15
Machine Mounts ................................................15
Machine Setup ................................................... 16
Power Connection ..............................................17
Test Run ............................................................. 18
Inspections & Adjustments ............................... 18
OPERATION .................................................................... 19
Operation Overview ........................................... 19
Description of Controls & Components ............20
Blade Selection ................................................... 21
Blade Terminology ............................................. 21
Blade Length .....................................................21
Blade Width ...................................................... 21
Tooth Set ...........................................................22