Central Machinery 66435 Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

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METAL CUTTING BANDSAW
SET Up AND OpErATING INSTrUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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  • Page 1 METAL CUTTING BANDSAW 66435 SET Up AND OpErATING INSTrUCTIONS ® Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT FEATURES....................11 TOOL SET UP.........................12 WORKPIECE AND WORK AREA SET UP..............16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................16 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING.................20 REPLACING SAW BLADE.....................20 TROUBLESHOOTING....................23 PARTS LIST........................25 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY............26 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAMS....................27 WARRANTY INFORMATION..................29 SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Never modify the plug in hazardous situation which, if any way. Do not use any adapter not avoided, could result in plugs with grounded power tools. minor or moderate injury. SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3...
  • Page 4 Use personal protective equip- ment. Always wear eye protection. Do not force the power tool. Use Safety equipment such as dust mask, the correct power tool for your ap- SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4...
  • Page 5 Bandsaw the working conditions and the is tipped or if the rotating Saw Blade work to be performed. Use of the is accidently contacted. power tool for operations different SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5...
  • Page 6 • Do not use with power switch Never attempt to remove material locked on. stuck in the moving parts of the Band- • Properly maintain and inspect to saw while it is plugged in and running. SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6...
  • Page 7: Grounding

    Tools marked with “Grounding Re- that common sense and caution are quired” have a three wire cord and factors which cannot be built into this three prong grounding plug. The SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7...
  • Page 8: Extension Cords

    If you are using an extension cord which satisfies OSHA requirements outdoors, make sure it is marked with and complies with the applicable the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to standards of Underwriters Labora- SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8...
  • Page 9: Symbology

    Bandsaw to its “OFF” position and unplug the Bandsaw from Amperes its electrical outlet before No Load Revolutions per Minute assembling or making any n 0 xxxx/min. (RPM) adjustments to the tool. SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9...
  • Page 10 Floor Stands (5, 6) use two Hex Head Screws (56), two Washers (4), and one Hex Nut (7) to secure the Floor Stand to the Bed (55). (See Figure C, next page.) SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10...
  • Page 11: Product Features

    Stock Stop Rod (28) located at the front of the Bed (55). Then lock the Stock Stop in place by tightening the Set Screw. (See Figure D.) STOCK STOp (29) FIGUrE D STOCK STOp (28) SCrEW SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11...
  • Page 12: Tool Set Up

    Place the workpiece in the Vise Rotate Guide Pivot (72,74) to in- (34, 36) of the Bandsaw and tightly crease or decrease the clearance clamp. between Saw Blade and the Guide SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12...
  • Page 13 Blade Wheels (64, 83). (See Figure H.) NOTE: When the Bandsaw is not in use over long periods of time, release SUppOrT pLATE the tension on the Saw Blade (86). (31) SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13...
  • Page 14 Screw (102) and mov- ing the Motor (94) forward. Open the Upper Pulley Cover (92). Place the V- Belt (128) around the desired grooves in the Worm Gear Pulley (115) and SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14...
  • Page 15 MOTOr Lock Handle. pULLEY (See Figure Q, next page. (93) Loosen the Hex Head Screw (40), and adjust the Moveable Vise Plate (34) to parallel the Mitering Vise Plate. Then SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15...
  • Page 16: Workpiece And Work Area Set Up

    (as previously discussed in this STOCK SCrEW manual). STOp (130) (29) STOCK CAUTION! Cut only SOLID workpiec- STOp es when the Bandsaw is in its verti- (28) SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16...
  • Page 17 (87) from the Lower Blade Guard (9). SUppOrT (See Figure T.) pLATE (98) VErTICAL CUTTING pLATE FIGUrE U (99) Guide the Saw Blade (86) through the slot in the Vertical Cutting Plate (99), SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17...
  • Page 18 (See Figure x.) Turn the Power Switch (20) up to its Feed the workpiece into the Saw “ON” position. (See Figure x.) Blade (86) gradually. Do not force the SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18...
  • Page 19 Screw (77) will automatically turn the necessary, use a roller stand (not Power Switch (20) to its “OFF” posi- included) with a larger workpiece. tion and shut off the Bandsaw’s Motor SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19...
  • Page 20: Maintenance And Servicing

    Blade will cause excessive wear on the Motor of the Bandsaw and will not produce a satisfactory cut. Replace with a new Saw Blade when needed. To replace a Saw Blade: SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 20...
  • Page 21 Then, retighten the Screw (102) to will result. (See Figure Z.) secure the Motor in place. (See Figures M and N.) • Tighten the tension on the new Saw Blade (86) by turning the SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 21...
  • Page 22 Keep the Head Screw (17) clean and lubricate periodically. WArNING! If the Power Supply Cord (97) of this Bandsaw is dam- aged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician. SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 22...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    TrOUBLESHOOTING SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 23...
  • Page 24 TrOUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED (Crooked) “ SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 24...
  • Page 25: Parts List

    LIST Description Description Qty. Qty. Idler Wheel Drive Wheel Pulley Tray Pulley Cover SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 25...
  • Page 26: Please Read The Following Carefully

    BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 26...
  • Page 27: Assembly Diagrams

    ASSEMBLY DIAGrAM SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 27...
  • Page 28 ASSEMBLY DIAGrAM - CONTINUED SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 28...
  • Page 29: Warranty Information

    Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail- able individually as replacement parts. SKU 66435 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 29...

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