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- Page 1 ® User Manual Read and understand this manual before using machine. 14” DELUXE 2 SPEED HYBRID BANDSAW Model Number 50155G 50155C ® 233282 STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS VER. 12.19.13...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The drawings, illustrations, photographs, and specifications in this user manual represent your machine at time of print. However, changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to Steel City Tool Works. -
Page 4: Product Specifications
50422 105” x 1/2” x 3T x .032 AS There are a variety of accessories available for your Steel City Product. For more information on any accessories associated with this and other machines, please contact your nearest Steel City distributor, or visit our website at: www.steelcitytoolworks.com... -
Page 5: Feature Identification
FEATURE IDENTIFICATION Power Switch Flexible Lamp Blade Tension Cam Handle Blade Guard Adjustment Knob Blade Guard Table G. Fence Assembly Mobile Base Caster Assembly... -
Page 6: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY WARNING WARNING TO AVOID serious injury and damage to the machine, read and follow all Safety and Operating Instructions before assembling and operating this machine. This manual is not totally comprehensive. It does not Exposure to the dust created by power sanding, saw- and can not convey every possible safety and opera- ing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities tional problem which may arise while using this... - Page 7 11. DO NOT FORCE the machine to perform an opera- WARNING tion for which it was not designed. It will do a safer and higher quality job by only performing operations for which the machine was intended. 12. DO NOT stand on a machine. Serious injury could result if it tips over or you accidentally contact any 3.
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Page 8: Product Safety
25. USE ONLY recommended accessories. Use of 28. SAVE these instructions and refer to them frequent- incorrect or improper accessories could cause seri- ly and use them to instruct other users. ous injury to the operator and cause damage to the 29. -
Page 9: Electrical Requirements
10. USE accessories only recommended by Steel City. 19. ADJUST all blade guides as specifided in the operating instructions. 11. DO NOT pull the bandsaw by the power cord. NEVER allow the power cord to come in contact 20. ADJUST the upper guide to a point about 1/4”... -
Page 10: Grounding Instructions
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS EXTENSION CORDS WARNING WARNING This machine MUST BE GROUNDED while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, use the In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, GROUND- proper gauge of extension cord. -
Page 11: Unpacking & Inventory
Always check obtained and installed correctly. For missing parts, for and remove protective shipping materials around contact Steel City at 1-877-SC4-TOOL. motors and moving parts. Lay out all parts on a clean work surface. - Page 12 CIRCLE CUTTER Allen 5mm Sliding Rod Thumb Screw Lock Knob Base Block TABLE Table Knobs (2) Insert Trunnion (2) Mounting Inserts Taper Pin (cast only) MOBILITY KIT Adjustable Feet (2) Flip Wheel Assembly Allen Keys 3mm, 5mm (2) Carriage Bolts (2) Nuts (2)
- Page 13 FENCE Front Rail Guide Tube Rear Rail Resaw Post Assembly Fence M6 x 25mm Hex Head Screw (9) M6 Lock Washer (9) M6 Flat Washer (9) Wrench...
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Page 14: Assembly
ASSEMBLY ATTACHING MOBILE BASE WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT- ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. The mobile base consists of one rotating adjustable caster wheel and two stationary wheels that allows you to move the bandsaw around your shop with ease. To install: Remove the 3 mounting bolts that hold the bandsaw to the metal pallet. - Page 15 MOUNTING THE TABLE WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT- ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. Raise the guard all the way to the highest position and leave the blade under tension. FIG.3 (A) shown in shipping position. With the bolts hanging free (FIG.4 (B)), guide the FIG.5 blade through the slot in the table (FIG.5 (C)) and turn the table to guide the bolts into the openings in the...
- Page 16 RAIL ASSEMBLY WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT- ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. Lay out the rails and hardware on the table top as shown in FIG.9 . Attach the front rail (A) to the underside of the granite table (B) using two M6 x 14mm hex head screws, two M6 lock washers, and two M6 flat washers.
- Page 17 ATTACHING RESAW POST WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT- ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. Attach the resaw post (A) to the fence (B) by threading the lock knob (C) through the fence and fastening it to resaw post. SEE FIG.14 . Position post so that it is centered with the front edge of the blade and tighten securely.
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Page 18: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS TABLE TILT The table on your bandsaw is designed to tilt up to 45 degrees to the right and up to 3 degrees to the left. To tilt the table: Loosen both lock knobs (A) on the underside of the table. - Page 19 SETTING BLADE TENSION BLADE TRACKING The blade tension is set by using the blade tension Blade tracking refers to the way the saw blade rides on knob. It MUST be set prior to initial operation as it the wheels while the machine is in operation. This adjust- plays a vital role in setup of other features of the ment has been set at the factory, but it is a good practice bandsaw.
- Page 20 ADJUSTING TABLE POSITIVE STOPS CAUTION DO NOT attempt to set the positive stops until you have checked and/or adjusted both the blade tension and blade tracking. Refer to SETTING BLADE TENSION and BLADE TRACKING in the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual. SETTING 90 DEGREE STOP Loosen both locking knobs (A).
- Page 21 UPPER BEARING ADJUSTMENT LOWER BEARING ADJUSTMENT NOTICE: Make certain that you have followed all of WARNING the steps in the SETTING BLADE TENSION section in the adjustments section of this manual prior to MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCON- starting this section.
- Page 22 CIRCLE CUTTING ATTACHMENT Drawing Pin FIG.25 Hex Wrench 5 mm Thumb Screw Slide Rod Allen Screw Slide Block Slide Base Knob INSTALLING CIRCLE CUTTING ATTACHMENT Layout the parts on the table for easy access. SEE FIG.26 (refer and match parts from FIG.25) . Place the slide base (G) around the elevation rod (X) and position the slide block (F) into position to drop into place.
- Page 23 BELT TENSION Belt tension is adjusted using the tension knob (A) and wing nut (B). It should be done on initial set up and checked periodically for wear as the belt may stretch over time. Correct belt tension is achieved when there is deflection of 1/2”...
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Page 24: Operations
OPERATIONS WARNING WARNING ALWAYS wear a NIOSH/OSHA approved dust ALWAYS wear eye protection. Any machine can mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or air- throw debris into the eyes during operations, borne particles. which could cause severe and permanent eye damage. - Page 25 BLADE SELECTION PITCH Using the proper saw blade for the job you are perform- The unit of measure for pitch is teeth per inch. A fine ing will optimize the efficiency of your bandsaw and pitch, meaning having more teeth per inch, will deliver increase the quality of your work.
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Page 26: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE GENERAL CLEANUP Keep the bearing guides clean and free of buildup of pitch, resin, etc. Remove any deposits from the wheels to help avoid vibration and premature blade breakage. Keep the inside of the bandsaw clear of sawdust. Occasionally vacuum out the inside of the unit or blow out the inside of the unit with air. - Page 27 REPLACING POLY-V BELT WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCON- NECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE. Open the lower door by rotating the black knob counter clockwise (A). SEE FIG.37 . Remove the 3 screws on the right side (B) and repeat on the left side with a Philipp’s driver (not supplied). SEE FIG.37 .
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This section covers the most common processing problems encountered in sawing and what to do about them. Do not make any adjustments until the bandsaw is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop. Saw stops or o i t will not start. - Page 29 DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS REQUIRED...
- Page 30 DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS REQUIRED...
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