Operating Instructions Band Saws 2013 and 2415

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Table of Contents

Warranty and Service....................................................................................................................................2

Table of Contents..........................................................................................................................................3

Warning.........................................................................................................................................................5

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................7

Specifications ................................................................................................................................................7

Features and Terminology ............................................................................................................................ 8

Unpacking .....................................................................................................................................................9

Contents of the Shipping Container .......................................................................................................... 9

Assembly.....................................................................................................................................................10

Installing Fence and Rails .......................................................................................................................10

Dust Collection ........................................................................................................................................12

Grounding Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 12

Extension cords ....................................................................................................................................... 13

230 Volt, Single Phase Operation ........................................................................................................... 13

230 Volt, Three Phase Operation............................................................................................................13

Converting from 230 Volt to 460 Volt (Three Phase Only)...................................................................... 14

Three-Phase Test Run ............................................................................................................................14

Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................15

Table Tilt..................................................................................................................................................15

90° Table Stop.........................................................................................................................................15

Installing/Changing Blades......................................................................................................................16

Blade Tension..........................................................................................................................................16

Blade Tracking.........................................................................................................................................17

Upper Blade Guide Assembly .................................................................................................................18

Upper Blade Guides and Upper Support Bearing ...................................................................................18

Lower Blade Guides and Lower Support Bearing ...................................................................................19

Miter Gauge.............................................................................................................................................20

Belt Tension.............................................................................................................................................20

Belt Alignment ......................................................................................................................................... 21

Blade Speed Adjustment......................................................................................................................... 21

Operating Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 21

Brake Pedal ............................................................................................................................................. 22

Operation.....................................................................................................................................................22

General Procedure .................................................................................................................................. 22

Ripping .................................................................................................................................................... 22

Crosscutting.............................................................................................................................................23

Resawing.................................................................................................................................................23

Blade Lead ..............................................................................................................................................23

Blade Selection ...........................................................................................................................................24

Width........................................................................................................................................................25

Pitch.........................................................................................................................................................25

Shape ......................................................................................................................................................25

Set ...........................................................................................................................................................26

Material....................................................................................................................................................26

Blade Breakage .......................................................................................................................................26

Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 27

Tire Replacement ....................................................................................................................................27

Band Wheel Replacement.......................................................................................................................27

Blade Selection Guide................................................................................................................................. 28

For Radius Cutting................................................................................................................................... 28

Troubleshooting – Operational Problems ................................................................................................... 29

Troubleshooting – Mechanical and Electrical Problems ............................................................................. 31

Replacement Parts...................................................................................................................................... 32

Parts List: Saw Body Assembly (2013 Band Saw)..................................................................................33

Parts List: Saw Body Assembly (2415 Band Saw)..................................................................................34

Saw Body Assembly (2013 and 2415) ....................................................................................................35

Parts List: Table Assembly (2013 Band Saw).........................................................................................36