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WARNING! Read and understand all instructions and responsibilities before
operating. Failure to follow safety instructions and labels could result in
serious injury.
Dake Corporation
1809 Industrial Park Dr.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
DAKE VDL-18
INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL
Phone: 800.937.3253
www.dakecorp.com
customerservice@dakecorp.com

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  • Page 1 DAKE VDL-18 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 Phone: 800.937.3253 www.dakecorp.com 1809 Industrial Park Dr. customerservice@dakecorp.com Grand Haven, MI 49417...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Table of Contents DAKE Standard Limited Warranty ..................... 3 Return & Refund Policy ........................5 Specifications ............................6 Safety Warnings ..........................8 Safety Labels: ..........................10 Adjustments ............................11 General Instructions: ........................

  • Page 3: Dake Standard Limited Warranty

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com DAKE Standard Limited Warranty Finished Machines Dake warrants to the original purchaser the finished machine manufactured or distributed by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service within 1 year (12 months) from the delivery date to the end user.
  • Page 4 Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 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. (b) Defects or malfunctions resulting from improper installation or failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the printed instructions provided.

  • Page 5: Return & Refund Policy

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 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. These policies are valid from the date of final shipment to the end user.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Specifications VDL-18 Bandsaw Motor Voltage/HP 115/ 230V (prewired 115V)/ 1-3/4HP Breaker 15 amp for both 115V and 230V Throat 18 7/32" (463mm) Table cast iron 20" x 26" (508mm x 660mm) Front table to center of blade 11"...
  • Page 7 Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com In the space provided record the serial number and model number of the machine. This information is only found on the black Dake tag. If contacting Dake this information must be provided to assist in identifying the specific machine.

  • Page 8: Safety Warnings

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Safety Warnings BEFORE USE, ALL SAFTEY INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ As you know, the vertical bandsaw is a universal saw for contour cutting. Blade selection is important and by choosing the right blade, you can make most any pattern cutting on most any material with this machine.
  • Page 9 Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com 10. Use the right tool. DO NOT force a tool or attachment to do a job which it was not designed for. 11. DO NOT make cuts requiring more power than is available on the machine. 12.

  • Page 10: Safety Labels

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Safety Labels: Label Part # 84605 Label Part # 84395 Label Part # 84605 Label Part # 82199 Part# VDL-18 REV#082020...

  • Page 11: Adjustments

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Adjustments General Instructions: Below are some basic instruction to properly operate the VDL-18 bandsaw machine. 1. Make sure the blade is properly adjusted for tension and tracking. 2. Adjust blade guide assembly so that the guide guides are just above the workpiece (about 3/16”) allowing minimum exposure to the blade.

  • Page 12: High To Low Setting & Fpm Setting

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com 8. Work the blade around the upper and lower pulley wheels. Make sure the blades are as evenly centered around the wheels as best as you can. 9. Raise the blade tensioner lever handle to the maximum position to tighten the blade. 10.

  • Page 13: Blade Speed Chart

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Blade Speed Chart Speed Range Material (FPM) Structural Steel Shapes Low Carbon Steel 160-165 Medium Carbon Steel High Carbon Steel 90-100 Cr-moly Steel 105-135 Ni-Cr-moly Steel 90-115 Chromium Steel 80-140 Cr-vanadium Steel 105-115...

  • Page 14: Fence Assembly Adjustment

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Table Tilt: The following steps are to properly adjust the Table Tilt angle on the VDL-18 Bandsaw. 1. Loosen lock nut and stop bolt until it does not contact the table underneath the worktable. 2.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Maintenance Before performing any maintenance to the machine, make sure to unplug the cord from the power source before cleaning. Maintain bearing guides clean and free of build-up. Check that the cleaning brush over the band wheel is working properly and remove any deposits from the band wheels to avoid vibration and blade breakage.

  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Trouble Shooting: Item Action Interval Maintenance Listen for sound of missing Whenever Replace blade when teeth are teeth. operating saw broken. Replace blade when bent or worn; Observe cutting action for Whenever use a wider blade for more accurate cleanness and accuracy.

  • Page 17: Parts List

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Parts List Upper Wheel Assembly: (Parts List Below) Part# VDL-18 REV#082020...
  • Page 18 Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Upper Wheel Assembly Dake Part Index Part Number Item Description Specifications Number PBAND18BX2203-1 Hex Nut 5/8-18UNF-LH PBAND18BX2203-2 Ball Bearing 6204LLU PBAND18BX2203-4 PU Tire PBAND18BX2203-5 Upper Wheel PBAND18BX2203-6 Upper Wheel Shaft Upper Wheel Shaft PBAND18BX2203-7 Bracket...
  • Page 19 Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Phillips Flat Head MBAND14BX110-175-35 M3x6 Screw MBAND14BX110-175-36 ON/ OFF Switch PBAND1412-175-37 Screw M5x0.8x16 PBAND1412-175-38 Outlet Washer, Lock-Int. PBAND1412-175-39 Tooth MBAND14BX110-175-40 Contactor PBAND1412-175-41 Hex Cap Screw 1/4"-20x5/8" PBAND1412-175-42 Lock Washer 1/4"...
  • Page 20 Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Table and Fence Assembly: (Parts List Below) Part# VDL-18 REV#082020...
  • Page 21 Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Table & Fence Assembly Parts List Dake Part Item Part Number Item Description Specifications Number PBAND18BX2203-3-1 Aluminum Fence PBAND1412-175-3-2 Plastic Adjusting Screw PBAND1412-175-3-3 Fence Body PBAND1412-175-3-4 Lock Knob PBAND1412-175-3-5 Socket Head Cap Screw 5/16"-18x3/4"...
  • Page 22 Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com PBAND18BX2203-3-41 Nylon Inserted Lock Nut 5/16-18UNC PBAND1412-175-3-42 Set Screw 1/4"-20x1/4" PBAND18BX2203-3-43 Fence Stop Hinge PBAND18BX2203-3-44 Lock Handle PBAND18BX2203-3-45 Fence Stop-A PBAND18BX2203-3-46 Fence Stop-B PBAND1412-175-6-26 Bushing 5/16- PBAND18BX2203-3-48 Socket Head Cap Screw 18UNCx2"...

  • Page 23: Upper & Lower Blade Guides Assembly: (Parts List Below)

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Upper & Lower Blade Guides Assembly: (Parts List Below) Part# VDL-18 REV#082020...
  • Page 24 Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Upper & Lower Blade Guides Assembly Parts List Dake Part Item Part Number Item Description Specifications Number PBAND1412-175-4-1 Lock Knob PBAND1412-175-2-8 Set Screw 5/16"-18x3/8" PBAND1412-175-43 Set Screw 1/4"-20x3/8" PBAND1412-175-4-4 Hand wheel PBAND1412-175-4-5 Handle...

  • Page 25: Lower Wheel & Motor Assembly: (Parts List Below)

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Lower Wheel & Motor Assembly: (Parts List Below) Part# VDL-18 REV#082020...
  • Page 26 Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com Lower Wheel & Motor Assembly Parts List Dake Part Item Part Number Item Description Specifications Qty Number PBAND18BX2203-1 Hex Nut 5/8-18UNF-LH PBAND18BX2203-2 Ball Bearing 6204LLU PBAND18BX2203-2-3 Plate PBAND18BX2203-4 PU Tire PBAND18BX2203-2-5 Lower Wheel PBAND18CX110175-2-6...
  • Page 27 Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com 25.4 PBAND1412-175-25-4 Nylon Inserted Lock Nut M5x0.8 PBAND1412-175-2-26 Lock Knob PBAND18BX2203-2-27 Lower Blade Guard PBAND1412-175-2-28 Screw 1/4"-20x3/4" PBAND1412-175-2-29 Plate PBAND1412-175-32 Hex Nut 1/4”-20 PBAND1412-175-33 Door Stud PBAND1412-175-2-32 Flat Washer 1/4”...
  • Page 28 Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com MBAND14BX110-175-2-61 Screw M3×20mm MBAND14BX110-175-2-62 Screw 1/4"-20x3/8" MBAND14BX110-175-2-63 Brake Assembly MBAND14BX110-175-2- Brake Pad (not shown), 2 pieces MBAND14BX110-175-2-64 Disc MBAND14BX110-175-2-65 Inner Cable MBAND14BX110-175-2-66 Housing MBAND14BX110-175-2-67 Plate MBAND14BX110-175-2-68 Socket Head Button Screw 3/8"-16 x1"...

  • Page 29: Order Information

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com PBAND18CX110175-2-91I Ball Bearing 6802ZZ 91J PBAND18CX110175-2-91J Gear Bracket 91K PBAND18CX110175-2-91K Nylon Inserted Lock Nut M12x1.75 PBAND18CX110175-2-92 Gear PBAND18CX110175-2-93 Plate PBAND18CX110175-2-94 Speed Label Order Information Please contact factory for current prices Parts are available for direct purchase from Dake or through a distributor.

  • Page 30: Vdl-18 Wiring Diagram

    Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49414 www.dakecorp.com VDL-18 Wiring Diagram: Part# VDL-18 REV#082020...

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