Use and Care Manual

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2
Contact Info.................................................... 2
Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2
Identification ................................................... 3
Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 4
SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................... 6
Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 6
Additional Safety for Bandsaws ..................... 8
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ........................ 9
Disabling & Locking Switch.......................... 11
SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 12
Needed for Setup ......................................... 12
Unpacking .................................................... 12
Hardware Recognition Chart ....................... 13
Inventory ...................................................... 14
Clean Up ...................................................... 15
Site Considerations ...................................... 15
Assembly ..................................................... 16
Dust Collection ............................................. 19
Blade Tracking ............................................. 20
Test Run ...................................................... 21
Table Stop Calibration ................................. 21
Table Tilt Calibration .................................... 22
Table Alignment ........................................... 22
Fence Alignment .......................................... 23
Miter Gauge ................................................. 23
Blade Tensioning ......................................... 24
Adjusting Support Bearings ......................... 24
Blade Guide Adjustments ............................ 26
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 27
Basic Controls .............................................. 27
Overview ...................................................... 28
Workpiece Inspection................................... 29
Table Tilt ...................................................... 29
Guide Post ................................................... 30
Ripping ......................................................... 30
Crosscutting ................................................. 31
Resawing ..................................................... 31
Cutting Curves ............................................. 32
Stacked Cuts................................................ 33
Blade Information ......................................... 34
Blade Changes ............................................ 36
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................... 37
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ......................... 40
Schedule ...................................................... 40
Cleaning & Protecting .................................. 40
Lubrication ................................................... 40
Redressing Rubber Tires ............................. 42
SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 43
Troubleshooting ........................................... 43
Checking V-Belt ........................................... 45
Tensioning V-Belt......................................... 45
Replacing V-Belt .......................................... 46
Shimming Table ........................................... 47
Blade Lead ................................................... 47
Wheel Alignment .......................................... 49
SECTION 8: WIRING ...................................... 51
Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 51
Wiring Diagram ............................................ 52
SECTION 9: PARTS ....................................... 53
Main ............................................................. 53
Components ................................................. 56
Stand ............................................................ 57
Labels .......................................................... 58
WARRANTY & RETURNS ............................. 61