Use and Care Manual

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2
Machine Description ...................................... 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 Metal Bandsaws ........... 8
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ........................ 9
SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 12
Unpacking .................................................... 12
Needed for Setup ......................................... 12
Inventory ...................................................... 13
Cleanup ........................................................ 14
Site Considerations ...................................... 15
Shipping Bracket .......................................... 16
Work Stop .................................................... 16
Wheels & Leveling Feet ............................... 17
Chip Screen ................................................. 17
Motor ............................................................ 18
Coolant Tank................................................ 18
V-Belt ........................................................... 19
Pulley Cover................................................. 19
Vertical Assembly ........................................ 21
Inspections & Adjustments .......................... 22
Test Run ...................................................... 22
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 23
Operation Overview ..................................... 23
Vise .............................................................. 24
Blade Terminology ....................................... 25
Blade Selection ............................................ 26
Choosing Blade TPI ..................................... 27
Choosing Blade Cutting Speeds .................. 28
Changing Blade Speed ................................ 29
Blade Guides ............................................... 29
Cutting Fluid System .................................... 30
Cutting Fluid ................................................. 31
Feed Rate .................................................... 31
Blade Breakage ........................................... 32
Blade Care & .............................................. 33
Break-In ....................................................... 33
Operation Tips ............................................. 34
Chip Inspection Chart .................................. 35
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................... 36
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ......................... 38
Schedule ...................................................... 38
Cleaning ....................................................... 38
Lubrication ................................................... 39
SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 40
Troubleshooting ........................................... 40
Blade Change .............................................. 42
Blade Tension & Tracking............................ 43
Squaring Blade ............................................ 44
Blade Guide Bearings .................................. 45
SECTION 8: WIRING ...................................... 46
Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 46
Electrical Components ................................. 47
G0561 110V & 220V Wiring Diagrams ........ 48
SECTION 9: PARTS ....................................... 49
Cabinet & Base ............................................ 49
Bow & Motor ................................................ 51
Gearbox ....................................................... 53
Labels .......................................................... 54
WARRANTY & RETURNS ............................. 57