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Craftex CX104 User Manual

Cx series. 14 inch wood band saw
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  • Page 1 CX104 14” WOOD BAND SAW User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Re-Sawing ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Cutting Curves----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Maintenance ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Removing/Installing Blade -------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Cleaning and Lubrication --------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 V-Belt ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 Removing/Replacing the V-Belt ------------------------------------------------------------- 23 CX104 Optional Accessories ---------------------------------------------------------------- 24 Parts Breakdown and Parts List----------------------------------------------------------- 25-30 Warranty ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 31...

  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools. Know your power tool, be familiar with its operation, read through the owner’s manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times. ALWAYS read and understand the DISCONNECT the power source when user manual before operating the changing...

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Instructions

    1/2” above your band saw, before operating the the stock. CX104. If you fail to do so, serious injury could occur. WARNING The safety instructions given above can not be complete because the environment in every shop is different.

  • Page 5: Features

    FEATURES MODEL CX104 14” 1-HP BAND SAW As part of the growing line of Craftex CX-Series machineries, we are proud to offer the CX104 a 14” Wood Band Saw. The Craftex name guarantees Craft Excellence. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction.

  • Page 6: Physical Features

    CX104 14” WOOD BAND SAW PHYSICAL FEATURES Quick Release Upper Cabinet Blade Tension Lock Knob Handle Blade Guide Lock Knob Upper Cabinet Blade Guide Cast Iron Table Blade Guard ON/OFF Blade Guide Switch Bearings Miter Extension Gauge Table Table Trunnion...

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    E. Motor Pulley ........1 WARNING F. Extension Table ........ 1 G. Table ..........1 CX104 is a heavy machine. Do not over- exert yourself. Use a fork truck or get the H. Table Lock Pin ........1 I. Table Trunnion ........1 help of an assistant or a friend.

  • Page 8: Proper Grounding

    Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk CX104 is for use on a normal 110 volt of electric shock. Check with a qualified circuit. Make sure that the machine is electrician if you are in doubt as to connected to an outlet having the same whether the outlet is properly grounded.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY install the rubber feet to the stand as shown in figure-6 using screws provided. To assemble the CX104 band saw, follow the instructions given below. Attach the two panels to one of the legs as shown in figure-4 using screws, washers and nuts provided.
  • Page 10 Now, take the band saw out of the box and Place the stand and the band saw upright. lay it on its side on the floor with the motor Get the help of a friend or assistant and lift mounting side up as shown in fingure-8. the machine and place it on the stand.
  • Page 11 Once the motor is mounted, connect the power coming from the motor to the power cord from the machine. Do not connect the machine to the power source at this time. Figure-14 Attaching the extension table to the table Figure-12 Connecting the cords Align the table slot with the blade and turn the table around until the blade is in the center of the table.

  • Page 12: Blade Tracking Adjustment

    Install the table insert in the center of the BLADE TRACKING table and the table lock pin to the end of the ADJUSTMENT table slot as shown in figure-16. The blade tracking refers to where blade rides on the upper and lower wheels. The blade should always be centered on both wheels.

  • Page 13: Basic Controls

    It makes the top of the wheel to tilt back and moves the blade towards the center. Figure-19 Basic controls of CX104 TURN THE KNOB ANTI-CLOCKWISE: If the blade moves towards the back edge of the wheel. It makes the top of the wheel A.

  • Page 14: Test Run

    TEST RUN DUST COLLECTION Once you have assembled your machine The CX104 features a 4” diameter dust port completely, it is then time for a test run to to collect to a dust collector. make sure that the machine works properly and is ready for operation.

  • Page 15: Speed Change Settings

    FPM, line up the drive belt on the second SETTINGS step of pulleys. See figure-22. The CX104 features 2-speed settings; 2300 To set the band saw to a speed of 3200 FPM and 3200 FPM. FPM, line up the drive belt on the first step of the pulleys.
  • Page 16 Figure-23 Loosening the guide bearings Figure-25 Support bearings adjustment screws Use a screw driver and adjust the bearings TO ADJUST THE LOWER SUPPORT so that the space between the bearing and BEARINGS: the blade should be 0.02” which is Loosen and remove the two table knobs thickness of a sheet of paper.

  • Page 17: Blade Tension

    TABLE ADJUSTMENT blade breakage. When using a wider blade for making straight cuts, for re-sawing or CX104 features a table stop which allows making wide radius cuts, tighter blade the table to easily come to 90° if the table is tension recommended;...

  • Page 18: Table Tilt Scale

    TABLE ALIGNMENT To make accurate cuts with your band saw, the table should be aligned properly with the blade. TO ALIGN THE TABLE: Make sure the blade tension and tracking is done correctly. Disconnect the machine from the power source and loosen the table lock knobs Figure-29 Table stop bolt under the table.

  • Page 19: On/Off Switch

    ON/OFF SWITCH WORKPIECE INSPECTION (WOOD) The CX104 is equipped with an ON/OFF switch featuring a large STOP paddle and a Before cutting any wood, make sure to locking pin. inspect the work-piece for nails, staples, small pieces of stone or metal and any other foreign object which is dangerous to come on contact with the blade.

  • Page 20: Operations

    Blade tension adjustment Blade tracking adjustment Support bearings adjustment Figure-33 Ripping on CX104 Make sure all the guards are in place WARNING WARNING Do not use your fingers to feed narrow The saw dust produced by the band saw work-pieces into the blade.

  • Page 21: Resawing

    Make relief cuts through the waste part of the work-piece which makes the job easier and prevents the blade from twisting. Figure-34 Crosscutting on CX104 WARNING RESAWING When installing / removing and servicing...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE During the life of your machine, you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your saw in peak performance condition. REMOVING THE BLADE To remove / change the blade, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the cord from the power source.

  • Page 23: Cleaning And Lubrication

    Wear a pair of gloves and carefully remove CLEANING AND the blade. LUBRICATION Uninstall the lower wheel by removing the The moisture from the wood dust remains hex nut securing the wheel to the saw body. on the table surface and can cause rust. See figure-37.

  • Page 24: Cx104 Optional Accessories

    CX104 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES BLADES ITEMS LENGTH SIZE CX104018 101” 1/8” CX104014 101” 1/4" CX104038 101” 3/8” CX104012 101” 1/2" BLADES CX104034 101” 3/4" FENCE MODEL - KMS7200 KREG BAND SAW FENCE MODEL - KMS7200 MOBILE BASE MODEL - D2057A MOBILE BASE 18.5”X 20”–29”X29”...

  • Page 25: Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    CX104 BODY PARTS BREAKDOWN...
  • Page 26 CX104 BODY PARTS LIST REF# DESCRIPTION REF# DESCRIPTION HEX BOLT 5/16-18P*1" V-BELT M28 WASHER5/16-16 8*16 CAP SCREW 1/4-20P*3/8" " SPRING1.2*8.5*4*13 HEX BOLT 1/4-20*3/8" " 134A BRACKET BEARING 6004ZZ BAR SETTING PLATE KEY 5*5*35MM FLAT WASHER5/16-20*2.0mm LOWER SHAFT SPECIAL WASHER LOWER WHEEL -CAST IRON BODY HEX NUT 3/4-16P(L.H.) "...
  • Page 27 CX104 STAND & MOTOR PARTS BREAKDOWN...
  • Page 28 CX104 STAND & MOTOR PARTS LIST REF# DESCRIPTION SCREW 5/16*2 FLAT WASHER5/16-20*2.0mm MOTOR HEX NUT 5/16-18P" LOCK WASHER 5/16" FLAT WASHER 5/16-20*2.0mm CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16*1" MOTOR PULLEY 15" SET SCREW 1/4-20P*1/4" " STAND PANEL STAND SIDE RUBBER FEET 5/16" HEX BOLT 5/16*3/4"...
  • Page 29 CX104 TABLE PARTS BREAKDOWN...
  • Page 30 CX104 TABLE PARTS LIST REF# DESCRIPTION REF# DESCRIPTION GUIDE POST 295mm BLADE GUIDE BLOCK ROUND HEX BOLT 1/4*1/2 " TABLE INSERT ALUMINUM BLADE COVER GAUGE THUMBSCREW 1/4*3/4 HEX BOLT 5/16-18P*1 1/4 " FLAT WASHER 1/4" 327A HEX BOLT 5/16-18P*1 1/4 "...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades, bits, belts, cutters, chisels, punches etceteras. Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries, accidental or otherwise, death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

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