
Table of Contents
Blade Changes ...................................................23
Blade Tension..................................................... 24
Blade Breakage..................................................24
Blade Care & Break-In...................................... 25
Blade Care ........................................................ 25
Blade Break-In ..................................................25
Downfeed Rate ...................................................25
Downfeed Pressure ............................................25
Blade Speed Chart ............................................. 26
Chip Inspection Chart .......................................26
Angle Cuts..........................................................27
Cuts to the Right ...............................................27
Cuts to the Left .................................................27
Work Stop........................................................... 27
Blade Guide........................................................ 28
Vise Quick Release.............................................28
Workpiece Holding.............................................28
Cutting Fluid...................................................... 29
Cutting Fluid System ........................................ 29
Operation Tips ...................................................30
ACCESSORIES.............................................................. 31
Accessories .........................................................31
MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 32
Maintenance Schedule....................................... 32
Cleaning .............................................................32
Lubrication.........................................................32
Gearbox.............................................................33
Machine Storage ................................................33
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................34
SERVICE........................................................................... 37
Blade Brush........................................................37
Angle Stops.........................................................37
Limit Switches ...................................................38
Downfeed Stop Bolt ...........................................39
Squaring Blade ..................................................40
ELECTRICAL................................................................... 42
Electrical Safety Instructions ...........................42
220V Conversion ................................................43
Electrical Box Wiring Diagram......................... 44
Components Wiring Diagram ...........................45
Wiring Component Locations............................ 46
PARTS................................................................................ 47
Cabinet & Base ..................................................47
Head ...................................................................49
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
Power Connection ..............................................16
Machine Setup ...................................................16
Test Run .............................................................17
Inspections & Adjustments ............................... 17
OPERATION.................................................................... 18
Operation Overview........................................... 18
Description of Controls & Components ............19
Blade Selection...................................................20
Blade Terminology.............................................20
Blade Length.....................................................20
Blade Width ......................................................20
Tooth Set........................................................... 21
Tooth Type ........................................................21
Blade Pitch (TPI) ...............................................22