
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