Table of Contents
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 Pressure ............................................28
Downfeed Rate ...................................................28
Work Stop...........................................................28
Vise .....................................................................29
Blade Guide........................................................30
Vertical Cutting .................................................30
Operation Tips ...................................................31
Horizontal Cutting.............................................31
Vertical Cutting.................................................31
ACCESSORIES.............................................................. 32
Accessories .........................................................32
MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 33
Maintenance Schedule....................................... 33
Cleaning .............................................................33
Lubrication.........................................................33
Gearbox.............................................................33
V-Belt Replacement ...........................................34
Machine Storage ................................................34
Downfeed Stop Bolt ...........................................35
Blade Tracking................................................... 35
Blade Guide Bearings........................................ 36
Squaring Blade ..................................................37
Auto-OFF Tab ....................................................37
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................38
ELECTRICAL................................................................... 41
Electrical Safety Instructions ...........................41
220V Conversion ................................................42
Wiring Diagram .................................................43
PARTS................................................................................44
Table ...................................................................44
Cabinet Stand ....................................................45
Head ...................................................................46
Motor & Blade Guides .......................................48
Switch ................................................................. 50
Machine Labels ..................................................51
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
Required for Setup............................................... 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 ..........................................................12
Inventory ............................................................12
Assembly ............................................................13
Cleaning & Protecting ....................................... 16
Location ..............................................................17
Physical Environment........................................ 17
Electrical Installation ........................................17
Lighting ............................................................17
Weight Load ......................................................17
Space Allocation ................................................17
Power Connection ..............................................18
Test Run .............................................................18
Inspections & Adjustments ............................... 18
OPERATION.................................................................... 19
Operation Overview........................................... 19
Controls ..............................................................20
Blade Selection...................................................21
Blade Terminology.............................................21
Blade Length.....................................................21
Blade Width ......................................................21
Tooth Set........................................................... 22
Tooth Type ........................................................22
Blade Pitch (TPI) ............................................... 23
Blade Changes ...................................................24
