Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
- 18-, 20-, 24-inch Band Saws
- 1.0 Warranty and service
- 2.0 Table of contents
- 3.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- 4.0 About this manual
- 5.0 Features and Terminology
- 6.0 Specifications
- 7.0 Base hole centers
- 8.0 Setup and assembly
- 8.1 Shipping contents
- 8.2 Unpacking
- 8.3 Spotting the band saw
- 8.4 Rear rail
- 8.5 Front rail and guide rail
- 8.6 Fence assembly
- 8.7 Resaw fence
- 8.8 Fence to table clearance
- 8.9 Setting cursor (zero) position
- 8.10 Setting table parallel to blade
- 8.11 Setting fence parallel to blade
- 8.12 Fence locking tightness
- 8.13 Dust collection
- 9.0 Electrical connections
- 10.0 Adjustments
- 11.0 Operating controls
- 12.0 Operation
- 13.0 Maintenance
- 14.0 Blade Selection
- 15.0 Blade Selection Guide
- 16.0 Troubleshooting PM1800B/2013B/2415B Band Saws
- 17.0 Replacement Parts
- 17.1.1 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM 1800B & 2013B Exploded View I
- 17.1.2 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM 1800B & 2013B Exploded View II
- 17.1.3 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM2415B Exploded View I
- 17.1.4 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM2415B Exploded View II
- 17.1.5 Complete Machine with Accessories – PM1800B, PM2013B and PM2415B – Parts List
- 17.2.1 Upper Wheel Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.2.2 Upper Wheel Assembly – Parts List
- 17.3.1 Lower Wheel Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.3.2 Lower Wheel Assembly – Parts List
- 17.4.1 Upper Wheel Sliding Bracket Assembly –Exploded View
- 17.4.2 Upper Wheel Sliding Bracket Assembly –Part List
- 17.5.1 Brake Linkage Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.5.2 Brake Linkage Assembly – Parts List
- 17.6.1 Lower Blade Guide Support Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.6.2 Lower Blade Guide Support Assembly – Parts List
- 17.7.1 Upper Blade Guide Support Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.7.2 Upper Blade Guide Support Assembly – Parts List
- 17.8.1 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.8.2 Trunnion Support Bracket Assembly – Parts List
- 17.9.1 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.9.2 Guide Bar Bracket Assembly – Parts List
- 17.10.1 Gear Bracket Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.10.2 Gear Bracket Assembly – Parts List
- 17.11.1 Miter Gauge Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.11.2 Miter Gauge Assembly – Parts List
- 17.12.1 Fence Assembly – Exploded View
- 17.12.2 Fence Assembly – Parts List
- 18.0 Electrical Connections
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8.7 Resaw fence
Refer to Figures 8 and 9.
Loosen lock bar using the knobs, until lock bar
protrudes enough to slide aluminum resaw fence on
from either end, as shown in Figure 8. Re-tighten
knobs.
NOTE: The aluminum resaw fence can be installed
in one of two positions; vertically (resaw position),
as shown in Figure 8; or horizontally as shown in
Figure 9. Horizontal position is useful for smaller
workpieces. (Zero setting of the cursor cannot be
used with horizontal fence position.)
Figure 9: horizontal fence position
8.8 Fence to table clearance
1. Check clearance between table and bottom of
fence (Figure 10). The fence should not rub
against the table surface but be slightly above
it. This gap should be the same at front of
table as at the back.
Figure 10: fence-to-table clearance
2. If clearance is not the same, use a
combination of the following two adjustments:
• With the provided 8mm hex wrench, rotate two
nylon adjustment screws (A, Figure 16) the
same amount to raise or lower fence body from
the guide rail. Clockwise raises fence body,
counterclockwise lowers.
• And/or....Adjust back end of fence by
loosening hex nut (A, Figure 11) with 10mm
wrench, and rotating sliding pad (B) in or out.
When fence-to-table gap is equal, retighten hex
nut (A) against fence body.
Figure 11: fence rear adjustment
8.9 Setting cursor (zero) position
Refer to Figure 12.
The fence must be set so that the cursor reads zero
at the line of the blade. The resaw fence must be
installed on the fence body in vertical position, and
the blade must be installed and fully tensioned.
1. Slide fence flush against flat of blade, as shown.
(Do not force the fence into the blade so that the
blade bends.)
2. If cursor is not at zero, loosen the two screws
and slide it as needed. Then re-tighten screws.
Figure 12: calibrating fence cursor
8.10 Setting table parallel to blade
Refer to Figures 13 and 14.
The table has been aligned by the manufacturer so
that the miter slot is parallel to the flat of the blade;
it should not require adjustment. However, in the
future you may wish to confirm this setting is still
accurate. A wide blade is recommended for the
procedure.
1. Disconnect band saw from power source.
2. Blade should be fully tensioned and properly
tracked (see sect. 10.4 and 10.5).
3. Place a long straightedge flush against blade,
making sure it contacts both front and back of
blade. (Do not deflect blade by pushing into it.)
See Figure 13.
4. Use a gauge to carefully measure distance from
miter slot to straight edge. Take measurements