Use and Care Manual

BASIC FUNCTIONS

This model 90-320 electronic variable speed 17” bandsaw is designed to allow the user to adjust the speed of the

blade to suit different wood or metal cutting needs. This unit includes all of the basic functions and features found

on similar size bandsaws.

Featuring a front mounted digital blade speed display (in feet per minute) the unit is equipped with two speed

ranges. By simply changing the positioning of the drive belt from one set of pulleys to the other the user can select

a speed range, Metal (100-650 FPM) or Wood (540-3600 FPM), depending on the cutting application. The speed con-

trol adjustment knob allows the user to dial in the required speed within each speed range.

The 90-320 is designed to accommodate both wood and metal cutting blades from 1/8” – 1” in width and is sup-

plied with one 1/2” general purpose wood cutting blade (factory installed) and one 1/2” general purpose metal

cutting blade. Ideal blade length for the model 90-320 is 131 1/2” (3340mm).

Note: Generally speaking, because the upper wheel height is somewhat adjustable (to allow for blade tensioning), a blade

length variation of plus or minus 1/2” from the “ideal blade length” can be accommodated.

Maximum inboard width of cut (space between the blade and the body of the saw) is 16 1/4”.

For cutting thicker stock or resawing, the maximum depth of cut (or max. workpiece height) is 11 1/2”.

An adjustable rip fence is supplied to serve as a straightedge to guide the workpiece for longer rip cuts. The fence

can easily be removed and set aside when not required, for example when making curved cuts.

LIFTING AND HANDLING THE MACHINE

This model 90-320 17” Wood/Metal Bandsaw is very heavy. Do not over-exert. A hoist or forklift with chains will be

needed for the following step.

To limit the risk of serious injury or damage to the machine, any equipment used to lift or move this machine (hoist

or forklift) should have a rated capacity in excess 440lbs (200kg)

To limit the potential for damage in transport, this band-

saw is shipped from the factory bolted to its crate in the

vertical position. With a forklift or hydraulic pallet jack,

move the entire crate as close to the final installation

location as possible, and then uncrate the saw and

remove the screws that secure it to the crate .

A hoisting eyebolt is factory installed on the top of the

saw frame to facilitate lifting and setting the saw down.

Make sure to use an appropriate capacity hoist or forklift

with chains properly secured to the hoisting eyebolt and

lift the saw from the crate and carefully set it down in the

desired location.