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DAKE METAL CUTTING HORIZONTAL BANDSAW Model SE912 INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL WARNING! Read and understand all instructions and responsibilities before operating. Failure to follow safety instructions and labels could result in serious injury. Dake Corporation www.dakecorp.com Phone: 800.937.3253 724 Robbins Road customerservice@dakecorp.com Fax: 800.846.3253...
- Serial # - Sales Order # Purchasers who notify DAKE within the warranty period will be issued a Case number and/or a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. If the item is to be returned per DAKE’s request, the RMA number must be clearly written on the exterior packaging. Any item shipped to DAKE without an RMA will not be processed.
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Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Warranty Exceptions: The following conditions are not applicable to the standard limited warranty: (a) Part installation or machine service was not completed by a certified professional, and is not in accordance with applicable local codes, ordinances and good trade practices.
Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com RETURN & REFUND POLICY Thank you for purchasing from DAKE! If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we are here to help. Returns All DAKE manufactured / distributed machines, parts and couplings include a 30-day return option.
In the space provided record the serial number and model number of the machine. This information is only found on the black and gold DAKE tag shown below. If contacting DAKE this information must be provided to assist in identifying the specific machine.
Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com SAFETY This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine be alert to the potential for personal injury. Carefully read all safety messages in these instructions and on your tool safety signs.
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Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com • Do not operate tool under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medications that would affect user’s ability to operate tool. • Never leave tool unattended and do not leave until blade has come to a complete stop.
Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com • Check coolant daily. Insufficient or dirty coolant can cause a low cutting rate and premature blade failure. Dirty coolant may cause bacteria growth that may cause skin irritation. • When cutting magnesium never use soluble oils or emulsions (oil-water mix) as waster may start an accidental magnesium chip fire.
Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Handle: (Items 93-96) 1) Line the holes in handle up with the holes on the side of the stand like in the exploded parts view. 2) Put the hex head screw with a washer through the handle and the stand.
Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com BLADE SPEED Band speed recommendations presented on this chart are approximations and are to be used as a starting point for most applications. For exact sawing parameters consult your blade supplier.
Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Vice adjustment for angled cuts: Loosen the 3 hex head screws and the nut attached to the carriage bolt. Once loosened this will allow both vice jaws rotate up to 45°. The carriage bolt may need to be loosened more to get to bigger angles.
Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com CHANGING FEED RATE Located on the front right of the saw is the adjustment for the feed rate as well as the down feed lock. To slow the feed rate, turn the knob clockwise, counterclockwise causes the feed to increase.
Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com CHANGING BLADE SPEED Before changing the blade speed ensure that the saw is properly disconnected from its power source 1) Loosen, but do not remove, the two 5/16” hex head screws under the motor pulley cover.
Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com MAINTENANCE PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Frequency Maintenance Fill coolant as needed before operating. Daily Clean up metal chips and debris. Clean and coat head screw with oil as needed. Weekly Check sliding surfaces and turning parts if lubricant is needed.
Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com BLADE GUIDE BEARING ADJUSTMENT Before adjusting the blade guide bearings ensure that the saw is properly disconnected from its power source. Guide bearing position is extremely important in order get a straight, proper cut. The need for adjustment should rarely occur if the saw is being used properly.
Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN TO CHANGE FEED RATE OR BAND SPEED Chips are the best indicator of correct feed rate. Monitor chip information and adjust fed and speed accordingly. Thin or powdery chips – reduce blade speed or increase feed rate.
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Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Use a blade with finer Blade teeth are too coarse teeth/higher TPI Blade speed is too high Decrease speed Decrease spring tension on side of the saw. See Feed pressure is too little “CHANGING FEED RATE”...
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Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Blade tension is too high Reduce tension on blade Reduce tension on drive belt by loosening the two hex head screws under the motor Drive belt tension is too high pulley cover.
Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Part No. Part Name Part No. Part Name 301461 Electrical box 716558 Coolant on/off button 301462 Connector 24 volt 716540 Start button (green) 301795 Overload 716539 Stop button (red)
Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com PARTS LIST Assemblies: A1: Idle Wheel Drive Assembly Item Part No. Ref No. Part Name 193050 Blade Wheel Shaft P005 301606 193052 Sliding Plate Draw Block 301705 193051 Bushing 302324...
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Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com A3: Worm Gear Shaft Assembly Item Part No. Ref No. Part Name 301839 192010 Worm Shaft 300877 K008 Key (5 x 5 x 30mm) 300853 6003 Sealed Bearing 301476 181224...
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Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com A9: Adjustable Bracket Assembly (Front) Item Part No. Ref No. Part Name 300744 CA608ZZ Bearing 301445 Bearing Pin 43645 W208 Lock Washer (3/8”) 300504 N006 Hex. Nut (3/8”-24) 43632 W017 Washer (5/16”)
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Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Item Part No. Ref No. Part Name 301297 ET2108 Wire Nipple (5/8”) 43632 W016 Flat Washer (5/16”) 43314 S022 Hex. Head Screw (5/16”-18 x 3/4") 301299 181299-2 Cylinder Lower Support...
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Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Item Part No. Ref No. Part Name 301454 181854 Hose (OD 16mm x ID 13mm x 260mm) 301694 181852 Coupler (3/8” PT) 300343 181401 Control Box (Not shown) 303626 101073...
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Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Item Part No. Ref No. Part Name 181216-1A Box Casting 301467 181219-1 Transmission Wheel shaft 301468 K015 Key (6mm x 6mm x 20mm) 300693 6205-FRS Bearing, Sealed 301699 181217-1 Bushing...
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Dake Corporation 724 Robbins Road Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Item Part No. Ref No. Part Name 303640 3058 Plum Screw 301873 192004S Adjustable Bracket Assembly (Rear) 43633 W014 Flat Washer (3/8”) 43330 S013 Hex. Head Screw (3/8”-16 x 1-1/4”)
Please contact factory for current prices. ORDERING INFORMATION Parts are available for direct purchase from DAKE or through a distributor. When placing a parts order, you will need to provide the part number, name of part, and model number. All parts shipped F.O.B.
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