Woodstock International, Inc. is committed to customer satisfaction. Our intent with this manual is to include the basic information for safety, setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this product.
M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Controls and Features A. Blade Tension Lever B. Blade Guide Elevation Handwheel C. Blade Guide Elevation Lock Knob D. Motor Switch E. Speed Dial F. Power Switch G. Upper Blade Guide Assembly H. Fence Miter Gauge Blade Tension Scale K.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Keep all children and visitors a safe distance from the work area. 9. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF. Use padlocks, master switches, and remove start switch keys. M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw SAFETY...
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M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw 10. NEVER LEAVE WHEN MACHINE IS RUNNING. Turn power off and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop before leaving machine unattended. 11. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. DO NOT use machinery in damp, wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist.
12. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If you experience difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the machine and contact our Technical Support Department at (570) 546-9663. M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw USE this and other machinery with caution and respect. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions.
"Test Run" portion of this manual. 220V Operation The Model M1113 operates on 220V single-phase power. We recommend connecting this machine to a dedicated circuit with a verified ground, using the circuit size given below.
Shop Fox dealer immediately. The following is a description of the main components shipped with the Model M1113. Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or examine the pack- aging materials carefully.
Refer to the Electrical section on Page 9 for information on minimum circuit requirements. Figure 4. Model M1113 working clearances. Cleaning Machine The table and other unpainted parts of your machine type are coated with a waxy grease that protects them from corrosion during ship- ment.
2. Place the dolly under the machine and move it into place, having two extra people steady the machine the entire time so that it does not tip over. M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw ������ ������� ��� ��...
M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Mounting to Shop Floor Although not required, we recommend that you mount your new machine to the floor. Because this is an optional step and floor materials may vary, floor mount- ing hardware is not included. Generally, you can either bolt your machine to the floor or mount it on machine mounts.
Figure 9. Table trunnion mounting bolts. -18 hex nuts, and four Table Extension Figure 10. Table extension attached to Figure 11. Installing the table on trunnion -14- M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw table on flat surface. ����� ����� �������� �������� ����...
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M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw 8. Attach the rear fence rail to the backside of the bandsaw table with two M6-1 x 6 cap screws, as shown in Figure 13. 9. Attach the rail brackets to the front of the table with the two M6-1 x 16 cap screws, as shown in Figure 14.
(see Wheel Alignment on Page 42). When wheels are coplanar, vibra- tion and heat are reduced during operation. The wheels on the Model M1113 are factory aligned, but should be checked to ensure optimum results. To center track the blade: 1.
The switch dis- abling feature is not working correctly. Call Tech Support for help. M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Projectiles thrown from the machine could cause serious eye injury. Wear safety glasses to reduce the risk of injury.
M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Blade Tensioning A properly tensioned blade is essential for making accu- rate cuts and is a prerequisite for making many bandsaw adjustments. The blade tension is adjusted by rotating the blade tension lever. To tension the bandsaw blade: 1.
NOTICE Whenever changing a blade or adjusting tension and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and guide-blocks must be re-adjusted before cutting operations. M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Cap Screw Support Bearing Figure 24. Support bearing controls. Figure 25. Blade should be perpendicular (90˚) to the face of the support bearing.
M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Blade Guide Adjustment The blade guides provide side-to-side support to help keep the blade straight while cutting. The blade guides adjust in two ways—forward/backward and side-to-side. Properly adjusted blade guides are essential to making accurate cuts.
2. Loosen the pointer screw. 3. Align the tip of the pointer with the 0˚ mark on the table tilt scale. 4. Tighten the pointer screw. M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw ����� ����� Figure 31. Squaring table to blade. Figure 32. Table tilt scale.
M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Table Alignment To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first installed, align the table so the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This procedure works best with the largest blade that the machine accepts.
DO NOT risk your safety by not reading! Motor Switch Speed Dial Power Switch Figure 34. Motor, speed, and power Figure 35. Blade tension/guide post -24- M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Digital Display controls. Blade Tension Lever Blade Guide Elevation Handwheel Blade Guide Assembly controls.
M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Workpiece Inspection (Wood) Some wood workpieces are not safe to cut or may require modification before they are safe to cut. Before cutting wood, get in the habit of inspecting all workpieces for the following: •...
Avoid cutting magnesium if possible. Beryllium: Beryllium dust is toxic. Always wear a • respirator when cutting Beryllium or any alloys con- taining Beryllium. Also wear the respirator when cleaning Beryllium dust and chips from the cutting area. M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw -26-...
Figure 40 shows a typical ripping operation. Note: If you cut narrow pieces, use a push stick to protect your fingers. M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Blade Guard Figure 39. Guide post controls. Figure 40. Typical rip cut.
M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Crosscutting "Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of wood. For plywood or metal, crosscutting simply means cutting across the width of the workpiece. To make a 90˚ crosscut, do these steps: 1. Move the fence out of the way, adjust the blade guide assembly to to less than 1"...
Follow your layout line with the blade kerf on the waste side of your line as shown in Figure 44. M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw The list below shows the minimum radius that can be cut by common blade widths.
M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Blade Characteristics (Wood Cutting) Blade Length Measured by the circumference, blade lengths are usually unique to the brand of your bandsaw and the distance between wheels. This saw uses 133" long blades. Blade Width Measured from the back of the blade to the tip of the blade tooth (the widest point), blade width is often the first consideration given to blade selection.
Continuously running the bandsaw when not in use. • Leaving blade tensioned when not in use. • Using the wrong TPI for the workpiece thickness. (The general rule of thumb is three teeth in the workpiece at all times.) M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw -32-...
M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Blade Selection (Metal Cutting) Selecting the right blade for the job depends on a variety of factors, such as the type of mate- rial being cut, hardness of the material, material shape machine capability, and operator tech- nique.
13. Replace the table insert and table pin, being sure not to use excessive force when inserting the table pin. M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Always disconnect power to the machine when changing blades. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.
M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Fence Scale Calibration You may need to recalibrate the fence scale after chang- ing or adjusting the blade, or if the scale is not producing accurate cuts. Recalibrate the fence scale by adjusting the hairline indicator on the fence and testing your adjust- ment by cutting a piece of scrap wood.
The following accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these products are also available through online dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at: 1-800-545- 8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com.
If you require additional machine service not included in this section, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.biz. Servicing V-Belts...
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M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Tensioning/Replacing V-Belts 1. Follow all previous instructions for Accessing V- Belts. 2. Loosen the motor mount bolts shown in Figure 51. 3. Loosen the idler pulley mounting nut behind the cap shown in Figure 52. — If you only need to retension the V-belts, skip to Step 6.
2. Ensure that the blade guides are adjusted correctly (refer to Pages 20 & 21). 3. Ensure that the miter slot or fence is parallel to the blade (refer to Page 23). M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw ����� ����� Figure 53. Squaring table to blade back.
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M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw To skew your fence, do these steps: 1. Cut a piece of scrap wood approximately x 3" wide x 17" long. On a wide face of the board, draw a straight line parallel to the long edge.
5. Determine how many shim washers you need to com- pensate for the distance measured in Step 3 and place them on the wheel shaft. 6. Replace the wheel, the original washers, and the securing nut. M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Coplanar Coplanarity Gauge Contacts Top And Bottom of...
M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw 7. Tighten the blade, then check the wheels. (Coplanar wheels may pull out of alignment when the blade is tightened.) 8. When the wheels are coplanar, place a mark on each wheel where you held the straightedge. This assures repeated accuracy every time you adjust your wheels.
M1113 18" Wood/Metal Bandsaw Cutting Operations PROBLEM Machine slows when oper- 1. Feeding workpiece too fast. ating. 2. Blade is dull. Ticking sound when the 1. Blade weld contacting guide/support saw is running. bearings (a light tick is normal). 2. Blade weld may be failing.
MUST maintain the original location and readability of all labels on this machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before allowing the machine to enter service again. Contact Woodstock International, Inc. at (360) 734-3482 or www. shopfoxtools.com to order new labels.
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