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Model Band Saw
CB 13F
INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Improper and unsafe use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily injury!
This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read and understand
this manual before operating the power tool. Please keep this manual available for others before
they use the power tool.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION Page SECTION Page Products Specifications .......................................................... 3 Assembly and Adjustments ................................................. 11 Safety ...................................................................................... 4 Operation ............................................................................... 17 Accessories and Attachments ............................................... 7 Maintenance ..............
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To r
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SAFETY 12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any Band Saw GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS can throw foreign objects into the eyes that could cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety BEFORE USING THE BAND SAW Goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses have only Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert impact–resistance lenses. They ARE NOT safety and knowing how to use this Band Saw. glasses. Safety Goggles are available at HITACHI. NOTE: Glass
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24. DO NOT OPERATE the tool if you are under the 14. CUT only one work-piece at a time. Make sure the influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that table is clear of everything except the work-piece and could affect your ability to use the tool properly. its guides before you turn the saw on. 25. ALWAYS operate the band saw in a well-ventilated 15. ALWAYS WATCH the saw run before each use. If area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust there is excessive vibration or unusual noise, s
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IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, Fig. A grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric 3-Prong Plug current and reduces the risk of electric shock. T his tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipm ent- grounding conductor and a grounding plug. T he plug M U S T be plugged into a m atching receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with A LL local codes and ordinances. G rounding Prong Properly G rounded DO NOT MODIFY THE PLU
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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Use only accessories designed for this band saw to avoid injury from thrown broken parts or workpieces. WARNING Do not use any accessory unless you have completely read the instruction or operator’s manual for that To avoid injury: accessory. Use only accessories recommended for this band saw. Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use ITEM of improper accessories may cause hazards. Blade width: 1/8”,1/4”,3/8”,1/2” Blade length
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UNPACKING YOUR BAND SAW B C E D G J H A K L F I N O M P Q R S — 8 —
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KNOW YOUR BAND SAW Blade tension knob Lower blade Upper blade wheel support bearing Blade guard Lower blade guide Upper blade support bearing Upper blade guide Upper Table insert cover Miter gauge Table aligning pin ON/OFF switch Table removed for clarity Tilt bevel scale of illustration Lower blade wheel Lower cover V-Belt Blade tension gauge Upper blade guide rod Blade tracking knob Mounting holes Upper blade guide lock knob Power cord Motor pulley wrap Blade Miter slot Table V-Belt ten
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS BAND SAW TERMS KERF — The material removed by the blade in a through cut, or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or BLADE GUIDES — Support the blade and keep it from partial cut. twisting during operation. Blade guides must be adjusted when blade is changed or replaced. LEADING EDGE — The front edge of the workpiece pushed into the cutting tool first. BLADE TENSION KNOB — Controls the amount of blade tension when changing blades. MITER CUT — An angle cut made across
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT ESTIMATED ASSEMBLY TIME 35~50MINUTES ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Although compact, this saw is heavy. To avoid back injury, get help to lift the saw. Philips screwdriver Combination square ASSEMBLE BAND SAW TO LEG STAND (Fig. B) 1. Lift the saw body (1) and place on the leg stand (2), aligning the mounting holes (3) of the saw base with the four mounting holes of the leg stand top plate. Straight edge Adjustable wrench 2. Attach the band saw to the stand with four long
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6. Turn the table right side up. Fig. C 4 7. Remove the table insert (13) from the table. 8. Guide the table slot (14) over the saw table and 3 rotates 1/4 turn, so the slot is perpendicular to the blade. 1 9. Placing the scale lock knob bolts (10) through the trunnion bracket holes (15) as shown, lower the table onto the trunnion bracket. Fig. E 13 14 2 10 ASSEMBLE THE BAND SAW TABLE (Fig. D, E, F) Mounting the trunnion support bracket (Fig. D) 15 1. Remove the two hex head bolts (1) and washer
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BLADE(Fig.G) Installing WARNING! 1. Make sure the blade tension knob (1) turned To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the counterclockwise until it stops. switch OFF and remove the plus from the power source 2. Remove old blade as explained in "Removing". before moving, replacing, or adjusting the blade. 3. Guide the new blade teeth are pointing forward and Removing down. 1. Loosen the blade tension by turning the blade tension NOTE: To avoiding lifti
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INSTALL POWER BCORD BRACKETS (Fig. I) ADJUSTING THE 90° TABLE STOP (Fig. K) 1. Power cord brackets (1) are provided for convenient 1. Loosen the table lock knobs (2) and tilt the table to the cord storage. Attach the power cord brackets to the right. back of the saw body, as shown, with two Phillips 2. Loosen the nut (4) on the table stop bolt (5) and lower head screws (2). Tighten. the stop bolt as far as possible. 2. Wrap the power cord onto the brackets when the band 3. Tilt the table until r
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BLADE TENSION(FIG. L) 5. If the blade moves toward the front of the wheel, turn the tracking knob (5) on the rear of the band saw clockwise. This tilts the top of the wheel and moves WARNING the blade toward the center. 6. If the blade moves toward the back edge, turn the To avoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the tracking knob counterclockwise, moving the blade saw from the power source before making any toward the center. adjustments. NOTE: Turn the tracking knob SLIGHTLY to make
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UPPER BALDE GUIDES AND BLADE SUPPORT BEARING Fig. P (Fig. O, P) WARNING The blade guard has been removed for clarity of illustration. To avoid injury never operate the band saw without all guards in place and in working order. To avoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the saw from the power source before making any adjustments. NEVER make adjustments with the 1/64” machine running. 8 NOTE: Make sure the blade is tensioned and tracking 6 properly. Adjust the blade guides and support
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Support bearing (Fig. R) 1. Place a straight edge in the front groove of both 6. Loosen the bearing hex socket screw (7) with the hex pulleys, behind the blade wheel. wrench. 2. Turn the hex socket screw (1) in the side of the motor 7. Move the blade support bearing shaft (8) in or out pulley (2) to loosen the pulley on the shaft. until the support beating (9) is 1/64 " behind the saw 3. Adjust the motor pulley in or out on the motor shaft blade. (3) to align the edges of the two pulleys. 8. Tig
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1. Release both cam locking levers. CUTTING CURVES 2. Slide the table extension on the side your workpiece When cutting curves, carefully turn the workpiece so the will be needing support, and tighten both cam locking blade follows without twisting, If the curve is so sharp that levers. you repeatedly back up and cut new kerf, use a narrower Slide the extension out until the correct measurement is blade, or a blade with more set (teeth further apart). displayed on the tube scale. GENERAL CUTTING
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Common causes of blade breakage: CHANGING SPEED SETTING (Fig. X) Poor guide alignment and adjustment. Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a short WARNING radius. Feeding too fast. To avoid injury, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the Dull teeth or not enough set. saw from the power source before making any Too much blade tension. adjustments. NEVER make adjustments with the machine running. For longest wear and best cutting results, use the correct 1. Loosen the belt tension by t
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING WARNING To avoid injury, the blade tension, tracking, and upper and lower guides and bearings must be properly adjusted For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove the before operating the band saw. (See ADJUSTNEBT plug from power source receptacle before INSTRUCTIOONS section) maintaining, cleaning, adjusting, or lubricating your Fig. Y band saw. 1 To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar hi
