Use and Care Manual
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2.0 Table of contents
Section Page
1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 2
2.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 4
3.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 5
4.0 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 6
4.1 Base hole centers ....................................................................................................................................... 7
5.0 Setup and assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Shipping contents ....................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Unpacking and cleanup .............................................................................................................................. 8
5.3 Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 8
6.0 Electrical connections .................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 9
6.2 Voltage conversion (MBS-1018-3 only) ...................................................................................................... 9
6.3 Extension cords .......................................................................................................................................... 9
7.0 Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................. 10
7.1 Blade installation and removal ................................................................................................................. 10
7.2 Bracket adjustment ................................................................................................................................... 10
7.3 Blade guide bearing adjustment ............................................................................................................... 10
7.4 Blade tension and tracking ....................................................................................................................... 10
7.5 Blade speed change ................................................................................................................................. 11
7.6 Vise adjustment ........................................................................................................................................ 12
7.7 Bow swivel adjustment ............................................................................................................................. 12
7.8 Material stop ............................................................................................................................................. 12
7.9 Coolant flow .............................................................................................................................................. 13
8.0 Control panel ................................................................................................................................................ 13
9.0 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
9.1 Automatic shut-off .................................................................................................................................... 13
9.2 Auxiliary coolant hose .............................................................................................................................. 13
9.3 Prior to Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 13
9.4 General operating procedure ................................................................................................................... 14
9.5 Evaluating cutting efficiency ..................................................................................................................... 14
9.6 Blade selection ......................................................................................................................................... 14
9.7 Blade break-in procedures ....................................................................................................................... 15
10.0 User-maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 15
10.1 General cleaning .................................................................................................................................... 15
10.2 Lubrication .............................................................................................................................................. 15
10.3 Belt replacement .................................................................................................................................... 15
10.4 Additional servicing ................................................................................................................................ 16
11.0 Troubleshooting MBS-1018 Band Saw ...................................................................................................... 16
12.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 17
12.1.1 MBS-1018-1/MBS-1018-3 Bow Assembly – Exploded View ............................................................... 18
12.1.2 MBS-1018-1/MBS-1018-3 Bow Assembly – Parts List ....................................................................... 19
12.2.1 MBS-1018-1/MBS-1018-3 Base Assembly – Exploded View ............................................................. 22
12.2.2 MBS-1018-1/MBS-1018-3 Base Assembly – Parts List ...................................................................... 23
12.3.1 MBS-1018-1/MBS-1018-3 Electrical Box Assembly – Exploded View ................................................ 26
12.3.2 MBS-1018-1 Electrical Box Assembly – Parts List .............................................................................. 27
12.3.3 MBS-1018-3 Electrical Box Assembly – Parts List .............................................................................. 27
13.0 Electrical Connections ................................................................................................................................ 28
13.1 Wiring Diagram for MBS-1018-1 ............................................................................................................ 28
13.2 Wiring Diagram for MBS-1018-3 ............................................................................................................ 29
14.0 Warranty and service ................................................................................................................................. 30