Product Manual

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2.0 Table of contents
Section Page
1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 2
1.1 On-off switch padlock ................................................................................................................................. 3
2.0 Table of contents ............................................................................................................................................ 4
3.0 About this manual .......................................................................................................................................... 5
4.0 Specifications for HVBS-DMW series Band Saws ......................................................................................... 6
5.0 Setup and assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 8
5.1 Shipping contents ....................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 Unpacking and cleanup .............................................................................................................................. 8
5.3 Assembly (all models) ................................................................................................................................ 8
5.4 Additional assembly (10-inch models only) ................................................................................................ 8
6.0 Electrical connections .................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 9
6.2 Voltage conversion ..................................................................................................................................... 9
6.3 Extension cords ........................................................................................................................................ 10
7.0 Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................. 10
7.1 Handle adjustment ................................................................................................................................... 10
7.2 Bow swivel ................................................................................................................................................ 10
7.3 Blade speed adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 10
7.4 Blade guide arms .................................................................................................................................... 11
7.5 Blade replacement ................................................................................................................................... 11
7.6 Blade guide bearings ................................................................................................................................ 12
7.7 Blade tension and tracking ....................................................................................................................... 12
7.8 Blade-to-table squareness ....................................................................................................................... 13
7.9 Setting feed rate ....................................................................................................................................... 13
7.10 Counterbalance spring ........................................................................................................................... 14
7.11 Vertical bow position .............................................................................................................................. 14
7.12 Auto shut-off adjustment ........................................................................................................................ 14
7.13 Vise positioning ...................................................................................................................................... 15
7.14 Work stop ............................................................................................................................................... 15
8.0 Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
8.1 Blade selection ......................................................................................................................................... 15
8.2 Blade break-in .......................................................................................................................................... 15
8.3 General operating procedure ................................................................................................................... 16
8.4 Evaluating cutting efficiency ..................................................................................................................... 16
9.0 User-maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 17
9.1 Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................ 17
9.2 Coolant level (HVBS-10DMW-C) ............................................................................................................. 17
9.3 Additional servicing .................................................................................................................................. 17
10.0 Troubleshooting HVBS-DM series Band Saws .......................................................................................... 18
11.0 Replacement Parts ..................................................................................................................................... 19
11.1.1 HVBS-8-DMW Bow Assembly – Exploded View ................................................................................. 20
11.1.2 HVBS-8-DMW Table Assembly – Exploded View ............................................................................... 21
11.1.3 HVBS-8-DMW Motor and Support Arm Assembly – Exploded View .................................................. 22
11.1.4 HVBS-8-DMW Vise and Table Assembly – Exploded View ................................................................ 23
11.1.5 HVBS-8-DMW Base Assembly – Exploded View ................................................................................ 23
11.1.6 HVBS-8-DMW – Parts List .................................................................................................................. 24
11.2.1 HVBS-10-DMW/DMWC Bow Assembly – Exploded View .................................................................. 28
11.2.2 HVBS-10-DMW/DMWC Table Assembly – Exploded View ................................................................ 29
11.2.3 HVBS-10-DMW/DMWC Motor and Support Arm Assembly – Exploded View .................................... 30
11.2.4 HVBS-10-DMW/DMWC Vise and Table Assembly – Exploded View ................................................. 31
11.2.5 HVBS-10-DMW/DMWC Base Assembly – Exploded View ................................................................. 32
11.2.6 HVBS-10-DMW/DMWC – Parts List .................................................................................................... 33
12.0 Electrical Connections for HVBS-DMW Band Saws .................................................................................. 38
13.0 Warranty and service ................................................................................................................................. 39