Product Manual

Tool, Stainless alloy steels, bearing bronze
Medium to highcarbon
Low to medium carbon steels softbrass
Aluminum Plastic
60Hz
86
132
260
50Hz
72
110
148
217
Motor Pulley
Small
Medium
Large
Largest
Saw Pulley
Largest
Large
Medium
Small
Speed F.P.M. Belt Groove Used
Material
8 of 21 9 of 21
7 x 12 Metal Band Saw With Vertical Cutting Table
OWNER’S MANUAL
Vise adjustment
Do not make any adjustments or load/unload material from the vise while the saw is
running.
To Set the Vise for 0 to 45 Degree Cutting
1. Turn off the saw and disconnect it from power.
2. Remove the bolt assemblies (C. Fig. 9)
3. Position the vise and re-install it as pictured in Fig. 10.
Pay particular attention to the bolt hole location.
4. Set the vise to the desired angle, re-install bolts, and
tighten the nut and bolt assemblies.
5. Adjust the movable vise parallel to the fixed vise by
loosening bolt (A, Fig. 10), adjusting to parallel and
retightening the bolt.
To Set the Vise for Maximum Width of Stock Cutting
1. Remove the nut and bolt assemblies.
2. Position the vise and re-install the bolt assemblies as
pictured in Fig 9.
Before Each Use
Before EACH use, check for alignment of moving parts; binding of moving parts, broken parts,
secure mounting or any other condition that may affect saw operation. Replace damaged or
worn parts immediately. Never operate the saw with a damaged part.
Operating Instructions
WARNING:
• Disconnect power from band saw and place both the switches in the locked or off position
before servicing, adjusting, installing accessories or attachments, or storing. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of accidental starts.
• Before plugging the saw into power, always check to ensure the power supply corresponds
to the voltage wired for the saw’s two motors.
WORK SET UP
1. Raise the saw head to the vertical position.
2. Open the vise to accept the piece to be cut by rotating the wheel at the end of the base (see
“Using the Quick Vise below).
3. Place the work piece on the saw bed. If the piece is long support the end.
4. Clamp the work piece securely in the vise
CONVERTING FOR VERTICAL USE
Slitting, contour work may be done with the saw in the vertical position in the following manner:
1. Cut off power to the saw.
2. Rotate the head to the vertical position.
3. Assemble a 10" x 10" table (203) (Please refer to ‘Vertical Cutting Plate Assembly’)
7 x 12 Metal Band Saw With Vertical Cutting Table
OWNER’S MANUAL
BLADE SPEEDS
When using the band saw always change the blade speed to best suit the material being
cut.(Please follow the instructions on the pulley cover(195)) The material cutting chart below
offers suggested settings for several materials:
STARTING THE SAW
CAUTION: NEVER OPERATE THE SAW WITHOUT BLADE GUARDS IN PLACE.
Be sure the blade is not in contact with the work when the motor is started. Start the motor,
allow the saw to come to full speed, and then begin the cut by lowering the head down slowly
onto the work. DO NOT DROP OR FORCE the blade. Let the weight of the saw head provide the
cutting force. The saw automatically shuts off at the end of the cut.
BLADE SELECTION
An 8-tooth per inch, general-use blade is furnished with this band saw. Additional blades in 4-,
6-, 8- and 10-tooth sizes are available. The choice of the blade pitch is governed by the
thickness of the work to be cut; the thinner the work piece, the more teeth advised. A minimum
of three teeth should engage the work piece at all times for proper cutting. If the teeth of the
blade are so far apart that they straddle the work, severe damage to the work piece and to the
blade can result.
BLADE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
Be sure the blade is assembled to the pulleys such that the
vertical edge engages the work piece first.
CHANGING BLADE
1. Ensure power is disconnected from saw. Raise the saw head to vertical position and open
the blade guards（#97）.
2. Remove the blade back cover（#97）.
3. Loosen the tension screw knob (#107) sufficiently to allow the saw blade to slip off the
wheels. Install the new blade with teeth slanting toward the motor (shown above) as follows:
a. Place the blade in between each of the guide bearings (#132).
b. Slip the blade around the motor pulley (bottom) with the left hand and hold it in position.
c. Hold the blade taut against the motor pulley by pulling the blade upward with the right
hand placed at the top of the blade.
d. Remove the left hand from bottom pulley and place it at the top side of the blade to
continue the upward pull on the blade.
e. Remove the right hand from blade and adjust the position of the top pulley to permit the
left hand to slip the blade around the pulley, using the thumb, index and little finger as
guides.
f. Adjust the blade tension knob (#107) clockwise until it is just right enough so no blade
slippage occurs. Do not tighten excessively.
4. Replace the blade back cover.
5. Place 2-3 drops of oil on the blade.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10