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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
14 in. BAND SAW
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Your new band saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this
product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 n Specific Safety Rules.................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection WARNING: during extended periods of operation. Read and understand all instructions. Failure n SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold the work to follow all instructions listed below, may result when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal both hands to operate the tool. injury. n DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. READ ALL INSTR
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND n DO NOT REMOVE JAMMED CUTOFF PIECES until POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand blade has stopped. to move into the blade. ALWAYS make sure you have n NEVER START THE TOOL when the blade is in contact good balance. with the workpiece. n ALLOW THE MOTOR TO COME UP TO FULL SPEED n NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during before starting a cut to avoid binding or stalling. use. n REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whet
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may CAUTION: result in minor or moderate in
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Resin Bevel Cut A sticky, sap-based substance that has hardened. A cutting operation made with the saw table at any angle other than 90° to the blade. Ripping A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece. Compound Cut A compound cut is a cut made using a miter angle and a Saw Blade Path bevel angle at the same time. The area directly in line — over, under, behind or in front of the blade. As it applies to the workpiece, that area which Crosscut will be or has be
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ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS SPEED AND WIRING Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 3000 fpm. ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry important as the motor’s horsepower rati
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ELECTRICAL GROUNDING PIN CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE See Figures 2 - 5. WARNING: Electric shock can kill. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never connect plug to power source until all assembly steps are completed. NOTE: The band saw is prewired at the factory for 120 volts, COVER OF GROUNDED 60 Hz. Use the following procedures to change motor voltage OUTLET BOX from 120 volts to 240 volts. n Unplug the saw. FOR USE WITH 220-240 VOLT Fig. 3 n Located on the side of the motor is the
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L 1 0 ° L OFF ON P P U L U S I L H O ADJUST TENSION OF BLADE TO SCALE 1 5 ° FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS n Blade Width ...................................................................................................................1/8 in. to 3/4 in. (3 mm to 19 mm) n Blade Length .....................................................................................................................................93-1/2 in. (237.5 cm) n Table Size......................................................
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR BAND SAW TABLE LOCK KNOBS See Figure 6. Loosening the table lock knobs allows the saw table to be tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock knobs Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself locks the saw table in place. with all operating Features and Safety Rules. HOUSING COVERS BLADE TENSION KNOB Pull knob to expose wheels during blade changes or to Rotation of this knob will increase or decrease the tension clean out sawdust build-up. on the
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TOOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade: COMBINATION WRENCH (2) PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER 10 mm, 14 mm ADJUSTABLE WRENCH STRAIGHT EDGE COMBINATION SQUARE Fig. 7 12
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LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your band saw: Base ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Legs...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Leveling Feet ...........................................
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L L P P U U L S H L ON OFF I LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your band saw: V-Belt.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Saw Table ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Pulley Cover ..................
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ASSEMBLY n Put the leveling feet through the holes in the bottom of UNPACKING each leg. This product requires assembly. n Thread another hex nut on each of the leveling feet and n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the hand tighten until they are next to the bottom support box. Place it on a level work surface. of the leg. NOTE: This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. LEG n Inspect the tool carefully to make
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L L ASSEMBLY SCREWS ASSEMBLING LEG STAND See Figures 11 - 12. BASE n Locate the following hardware: 40 carriage bolts (M8 x 1.25-16) 40 washers (M8) 40 lock washers (M8) 40 nuts (M8) 4 legs (with attached leveling feet) 2 leg braces (short) 2 leg braces (long) 1 base 2 screws 1 motor support n Place base upside down on a level surface. Fasten four legs to top using carriage bolts, washers, lock washers, and nuts, as shown (with nuts and washers to the inside). NOTE: Legs fasten to o
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ASSEMBLY MOUNTING THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY See Figure 14. LARGE PULLEY n Locate the following items: 4 hex bolts, (M8 x 35) 8 washers, (M8) 4 lock washers, (M8) 4 hex nuts, (M8) STRAIGHT EDGE 4 rubber grommets 1 motor with switch assembly SET SCREW n To mount motor, place four rubber grommets over holes in leg stand. NOTE: Use of rubber grommets is essential for eliminating excessive vibration. n Set motor on rubber grommets and fasten to leg stand using hex head bolts, washers, lock washers
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ASSEMBLY PULLEY COVER MOUNTING BLADE HANGERS See Figure 18. BLADE n Locate the following items. HANGERS 4 pan head screws, (M4 x 0.7-10) 4 hex nuts, (M4 x 0.7) 4 lock washers, (M4) 2 blade hangers 1 pulley cover n Align blade hangers over the holes on opposite sides of the pulley cover. Make sure they are pointing in opposite directions. Fasten blade hangers using pan head screws, lock washers, and hex nuts, as shown. MOUNTING THE PULLEY COVER PAN HEAD See Figure 19. SCREWS n Locate t
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L L P P U U L S L H ON OFF I L ASSEMBLY PAN HEAD MOUNTING THE SWITCH BOX SCREWS See Figure 20. DUST CHUTE n Locate the following hardware: 2 pan head screws (M5 x 0.8-12) 2 lock washers (M5) n Mount switch assembly to frame as shown using pan head screws. Thread screws into band saw chassis using a Phillips screwdriver. MOUNTING THE DUST CHUTE See Figure 21. n Locate the following items: 2 pan head screws (M6 x 1) 1 dust chute n Open lower blade guard cover and install dust chute pointin
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1 0 ° 1 0 ° 1 0 ° L L 1 5 ° 1 5 ° 1 5 ° ASSEMBLY TRUNNION MOUNTING BEVEL SCALE TO SAW TABLE SAW SUPPORT See Figure 23. BLADE n Locate the following items: 2 flat head screws, (M5 x 0.8-15) 2 washers, (M5) 2 hex nuts, (M5 x 0.8) 1 bevel scale 1 saw table PAN HEAD n Align bevel scale on the inside edge of the saw table with SCREW the text facing out. Insert the screws through the table and bevel scale as shown. n Install a washer and nut. Tighten POINTER INSTALLING BEVEL SC
