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Central Machinery 03179 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Central Machinery 03179 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

17” woodworking band saw
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17" WOODWORKING BAND SAW
Model 03179
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
®
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Visit our Web site at: http://www.harborfreight.com
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Copyright 2003 by Harbor Freight Tools
. All rights reserved. No portion of this
manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form
without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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  • Page 1 ® 17” WOODWORKING BAND SAW Model 03179 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our Web site at: http://www.harborfreight.com ® Copyright 2003 by Harbor Freight Tools . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.

  • Page 2: Product Specifications

    DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this product. SKU 03179 PAGE 2...
  • Page 3 WARNING: The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. SKU 03179 PAGE 3...

  • Page 4: Specific Product Warnings And Precautions

    (At Full Load) 0 - 25 25 - 50 50 -100 100 – 150 150– 200 Feet Feet Feet Feet Feet 0 - 5 5.1 - 8 8.1 - 12 12.1 - 15 15.1 - 20 FIGURE A SKU 03179 PAGE 4...
  • Page 5 UPPER WHEEL COVER (part #55). Should this occur, immediately turn off the Band Saw and unplug it from its electrical power source. DO NOT open the Upper Wheel Cover or the Lower Wheel Cover (part #95) until the machine has completely stopped running. (See Figure B.) SKU 03179 PAGE 5...
  • Page 6 (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.) WARNING: People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker. SKU 03179 PAGE 6...
  • Page 7 Support Tube to the Adjust Base, using four Hex Socket Bolts (part #12A). (See Figure D) Lower the Handle (part #9A) to lock the Rip Fence Assembly in place on the Fixed Base (part #1A). (See Figure D.) SKU 03179 PAGE 7...
  • Page 8 (#1A - #26A) (#37) TABLE INSERT SAW BLADE (#127) (#23) TABLE TABLE (#126) (#128) 4” DIA. DUST PORT MOTOR KNOB (#60) (#82) MACHINE LOWER WHEEL BODY (#5) COVER (#95) LOWER WHEEL (#27) 4” DIA. DUST PORT FIGURE B SKU 03179 PAGE 8...
  • Page 9 POINTER (#120) 90 DEGREE SCALE FIGURE C SUPPORT TUBE (#7A) HEX SOCKET BOLT (#12A) CONVEX LENS (#11A) SCALE (#21A) FIXED ADJUST BASE RAISE HANDLE TO LOCK. BASE (#2A) LOWER HANDLE TO UNLOCK. (#1A) HANDLE (#9A) FIGURE D SKU 03179 PAGE 9...
  • Page 10 Raise the Handle (part #9A) to unlock the Rip Fence Assembly and move the Rip Fence Assembly to the right or left. Look into the Convex Lens (part #11A) and check the Scale (part #21A) to acquire the desired width of cut. Then, lower the SKU 03179 PAGE 10...
  • Page 11 Remove the Table Insert (part #127) and Table Pin (part #128). (See Figure B.) Open the Upper Wheel Cover (part #55) and Lower Wheel Cover (part #95). (See Figure B.) SKU 03179 PAGE 11...
  • Page 12 Replace the Table Insert (part #127) and Table Pin (part #128). (See Figure B.) Retighten the Lever Rod (part #72) of the Band Saw and, if necessary, adjust the Saw Blade tension by adjusting the Knob Screw (part #67). (See Figure B.) SKU 03179 PAGE 12...
  • Page 13 To adjust the Saw Blade (part #23) speed to 1,600 FPM, loosen the two Hex Head Bolts (part #83) on the Motor (part #82). (See Figure G.) HEX HEAD BOLT (#83) MOTOR (#82) HEX HEAD BOLT (#83) FIGURE G SKU 03179 PAGE 13...
  • Page 14 Head Bolts (part #83) to secure the Motor in place. (See Figure H, and Assy. Diagram.) IDLE PULLEY (#28) CUT-AWAY SIDE VIEW LOWER WHEEL (#27) 3300 FPM 1600 FPM MOTOR PULLEY MOTOR (#82) (#92) FIGURE H SKU 03179 PAGE 14...
  • Page 15 (part #158) clockwise to raise the Upper Blade Guide Support, or turn the Handle Wheel counterclockwise to lower the Upper Blade Guide Support. Then, re- tighten the Knob Screw to secure the Upper Blade Guide Support in position. (See Figure B.) SKU 03179 PAGE 15...
  • Page 16 Turn off the Band Saw if the workpiece is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut. When completing a job, always turn the Power Switch (part #36) to its “STOP” position and unplug the Band Saw from its electrical power outlet. SKU 03179 PAGE 16...

  • Page 17: Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning

    AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARIS- ING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACE- MENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. SKU 03179 PAGE 17...

  • Page 18: Parts List

    He Socket Bolt (M6  20) Upper Shaft Flat Washer (M  13) Spring Pin ((5  35) Brush Upper Wheel Shaft Hinge He Socket Bolt (M6  25) Upper Wheel Shaft Knob Bushing Nylon Nut (M6) SKU 03179 PAGE 18...
  • Page 19 Flat Washer (M8  30) Protect Cover ASM He Socket Bolt (M10  35) He Socket Bolt (M10  30) Nut (M10) Step Screw Small Gear Flat Washer Knob Screw Sliding Plate Trunnion Support Bracket Retaining Ring (S15) SKU 03179 PAGE 19...
  • Page 20 He Socket Bolt (M6  20) Shaft Locate Bushing (S10) Counter Sink Bolt (M6  6) Bushing Pan Head Bolt w/Flange He Socket Bottom Head Screw Brush Spring Washer (M8) He Socket Bolt (M6  20) Guide Bracket SKU 03179 PAGE 20...
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  • Page 22: Assembly Diagram

    ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM SKU 03179 PAGE 22...
  • Page 23 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM SKU 03179 PAGE 23...
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