Contents INTRODUCTION ....................3 Woodstock Technical Support ................3 Specifications ....................3 Control Panel ....................5 SAFETY ......................6 Standard Safety Instructions ................6 Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws ............8 ELECTRICAL ......................9 220V Operation ..................... 9 Extension Cords .................... 9 Grounding ....................9 SETUP ......................
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Blade Tension & Tracking ................29 Blade Guide Bearings ..................30 Squaring Blade to Table ..................31 Electrical Components ...................32 Model M1048 220V Wiring Diagram ..............33 Blade Guides Parts Breakdown ................34 Blade Guides Parts List ...................35 Drive Wheel Parts Breakdown ................36 Drive Wheel Parts List ..................37 Main Parts Breakdown ..................38...
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw INTRODUCTION Woodstock Technical Support Your new SHOP FOX 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw has been specially designed to provide many ® years of trouble-free service. Close attention to detail, ruggedly built parts and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Controls and Features Figure 1. M1048 Machine Identification. A. Blade Tension Handwheel B. Lift Handle C. Vise Handwheel D. Coolant Drip Pan E. Work Stop F. Pulley Cover G. Control Panel H. Blade Guide Scale...
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Control Panel Figure 2. M1048 control panel. A. Coolant Pump Switch: Turns the coolant pump ON. B. EMERGENCY STOP/OFF Button: Interrupts power to the system and turns the motor OFF. Twist the button until it pops out to re-energize the system.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting 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.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws READ and understand this USE this and other machinery with caution entire instruction manual and respect. Always consider safety first, before using this machine. as it applies to your individual working Serious personal injury conditions.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw ELECTRICAL 220V Operation The Model M1048 is wired for 220V operation. Always connect this machine to a dedicated circuit (wire, break- er, plug, receptacle) with a verified ground, using the Electrocution or severe shock could recommended circuit size and plug/receptacle listed at occur if machine is not grounded.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw SETUP Unpacking If any parts are missing, examine the pack- aging for the missing parts. For any missing parts, find the part number in the back The SHOP FOX Model M1048 has been carefully pack- ®...
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Machine Placement Cleaning Machine • Floor Load: This machine distributes a The table and other unpainted parts of your heavy load in a small footprint. Some Bandsaw are coated with a waxy grease that residential floors may require additional protects them from corrosion during shipment.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting 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.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Moving & Placing Unit The Model M1048 comes with lifting brackets installed on the base. Use a forklift and straps rated for the machine weight to lift the machine off the pallet and onto a suit-...
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Chip Tray The chip tray fits over the lip of the base as illustrated in Figure 11. Figure 11. Chip tray installation. Figure 12. Feed stop. -14-...
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Test Run Complete this process once you have familiarized yourself with all instructions in this manual. To test run the bandsaw, do these steps: 1. Read the entire instruction manual. 2. Make sure all tools and foreign objects have been Projectiles thrown from the machine removed from the machine.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw OPERATIONS General The Model M1048 will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incorrectly. The instructions in this section are written with the understanding that the operator has the necessary knowl- edge and skills to operate this machine.
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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw The vise can be adjusted to cut any angle from a straight 90 degree cut-off, to a 45 degree angle by loosening the Vise Lock Handle two vise lock handles. Positive stops at 90° and 45° allow you to quickly return the rear jaw to either angle.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blade Guide Arms The blade guide bearings are mounted on the front and Knob rear arms. The rear arm is adjustable and should be set as close to the workpiece as possible. This will help ensure straight cuts by keeping the blade from twisting and drift- ing off of the cut line.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blade Speed The Model M1048 has four speed settings—114, 196, 288, and 377 feet per minute (FPM). Refer to the chart on Page 19 for cutting speed recommendations by material type. To change blade speeds, do these steps: 1.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw 4. Look for the following signs to determine the best feed rate setting for your workpiece. • If you get warn tightly-curled shavings, that are brown to black in color, you are using too much downward pressure.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Cutting Fluid NEVER attempt to cut magnesium BIOLOGICAL and POISON when using soluble oils or emul- HAZARD! sions (oil-water solutions) as a cutting fluid! The water in the solution will increase the risk of an accidental magnesium-chip fire.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Operation Tips Bandsaw Accessories The following tips will help you safely and effectively operate your bandsaw, and help you get the maximum The following bandsaw accessories may life out of your saw blades.
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M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw • Blade and Guides: Drop a few drops of light machine oil on the blade and the blade guides daily, especially when cutting cast iron, as no cutting fluid is recommended (see Figure 27).
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw SERVICE Troubleshooting This section covers the most common symptoms and corrections with this type of machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until moving parts have come to a complete stop and power is disconnected! 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.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Bandsaw Operations SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Refer to Feed Rate on Page 20, or Changing Blade Machine loud 1. Excessive feed rate. Speed on Page 20, and adjust as required. when cutting 2.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blade Change Tension Handle CUTTING HAZARD! Blades are sharp! Wear heavy leather gloves when handling blades to prevent cuts. Blades should be changed when they become dull, dam- aged, or when you are using materials that require a blade of a certain type or tooth count.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blade Tension & Tracking Proper blade tension is essential to long blade life, � � straight cuts, and efficient cutting. The Model M1048 fea- � � � � � tures a blade tension indicator to assist you with blade �...
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Blade Guide Bearings The blade guide bearings are adjusted at the factory but due to shipping and storage may need adjustment. Use Figures 37 & 38 to guide you through the following steps.
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Squaring Blade to Table This adjustment has been made at the factory and should not need to be adjusted under normal circumstances. However, if you find the saw is not cutting square, you may need to adjust the blade. Only...
M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw Label Placement Safety labels warn about machine hazards and how to prevent machine damage or injury. The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of all labels on this machine.
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Warranty SHOP FOX Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all machinery to be free of defects from work- ® manship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, lack of maintenance, or reimbursement of third party expenses incurred.
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