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INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2
Contact Info.................................................... 2
Machine Description ...................................... 2
Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2
Identification ................................................... 3
Controls & Components ................................. 4
Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 6
SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................... 8
Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 8
Additional Safety for Bandsaws ................... 10
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ...................... 11
SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 13
Needed for Setup ......................................... 13
Unpacking .................................................... 13
Inventory ...................................................... 14
Cleanup ........................................................ 14
Site Considerations ...................................... 15
Moving & Placing Bandsaw ......................... 16
Anchoring to Floor ....................................... 17
Assembly ..................................................... 17
Dust Collection ............................................. 18
Adjustment Overview ................................... 19
Initial Blade Tracking ................................... 19
Adjusting Positive Stop ................................ 20
Test Run ...................................................... 22
Tensioning Blade ......................................... 24
Aligning Blade Support Bearings ................. 25
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings .................. 28
Aligning Table .............................................. 29
Aligning Fence ............................................. 30
Calibrating Miter Gauge ............................... 31
Calibrating Fence Pointer ............................ 32
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 33
Operation Overview ..................................... 33
Workpiece Inspection................................... 34
Operating Foot Brake .................................. 35
Table Tilt ...................................................... 35
Guide Post ................................................... 36
Fine Tune Tracking ...................................... 36
Blade Selection ............................................ 37
Blade Selection Chart .................................. 40
Blade Breakage ........................................... 41
Blade Care & Break-In ................................. 41
Changing Blade ........................................... 42
Ripping ......................................................... 43
Crosscutting ................................................. 43
Resawing ..................................................... 44
Cutting Curves ............................................. 45
Stacked Cuts................................................ 45
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SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................... 46
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ......................... 48
Schedule ...................................................... 48
Wheel Brushes............................................. 48
Cleaning & Protecting .................................. 48
Lubrication ................................................... 48
Redressing Rubber Tires ............................. 51
SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 52
Troubleshooting ........................................... 52
Checking & Tensioning V-Belts ................... 56
Blade Lead ................................................... 58
Adjusting Wheel & Blade Brushes ............... 59
Adjusting Tension Lever .............................. 59
Adjusting Guide Post Travel ........................ 60
Replacing Guide Post Motor ........................ 62
Replacing Brake Shoe ................................. 63
Aligning Wheels ........................................... 64
SECTION 8: WIRING ...................................... 67
Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 67
Electrical Overview ...................................... 68
Junction Box, Motor & Magnetic Switch ...... 69
SECTION 9: PARTS ....................................... 72
Frame ........................................................... 72
Wheels ......................................................... 75
Table ............................................................ 77
Guides .......................................................... 78
Guide Post Elevation Assembly................... 80
Fence Assembly & Tools ............................. 81
Labels & Cosmetics .................................... 82
WARRANTY & RETURNS ............................. 85
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