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Craftex CX119 User Manual

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CX119
14" WOOD BAND SAW
USER MANUAL
Version 0.1

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  • Page 1 CX119 14” WOOD BAND SAW USER MANUAL Version 0.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Specific Safety Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Physical Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Setup----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Un-Packing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Proper Grounding --------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 Assembly and Adjustments --------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Blade Tracking ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Basic Controls ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Test Run ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 Blade Tension ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Adjusting the Blade Tension ----------------------------------------------------------------- 13...

  • 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 blade and / or making...

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Instructions

    ALWAYS ENSURE that the band saw your band saw, before operating the blade guard is no more than 1/2” above CX119. If you fail to do so, serious injury the stock. could occur. WARNING! The safety instructions given above can not be complete because the environment in every shop is different.

  • Page 5: Features

    MODEL CX119 – 14” WOOD BAND SAW As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment, we are proud to offer the CX119, a 14” Wood Band Saw. 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

    PHYSICAL FEATURES Upper Cabinet Lock Knob Blade Tension Adjustment Handle Blade Guard Adjustment Hand Wheel Blade Guard Lock Magnetic Safety Switch Blade Guard Miter Fence Gauge Fence Lock Handle Fence Rail Table Dust Ports Powder Coated Paint Lower Cabinet Lock Knob Base...

  • Page 7: Setup

    D. Table Tilt Lock Knob ......1 will not damage painted surfaces. E. Table Pin........... 1 WARNING! CX119 is a heavy machine. Do not over- F. Miter Gauge Holder......1 exert yourself. Use a fork truck or get the help of an assistant or a friend.

  • Page 8: Proper Grounding

    Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. CX119 is for use on a normal 220V volt circuit. Make sure that the machine is connected to an outlet having the same It is strongly recommended not to use configuration as the plug.

  • Page 9: Assembly And Adjustments

    Position the table on the base in such a ASSEMBLY way that the bolts under the table extend Follow the steps below to assemble your through the holes on the base. Thread the band saw: two knobs on the bolts (do not tighten). See figure-4.
  • Page 10 Now take the fence and pull its handle up (in the unlocked position). Place the fence on the fence rail and slide it towards the blade. Figure-6 Attaching the table tilt bracket Once the table is in the correct position, tighten the table lock knobs under the table and the tilt lock knob.

  • Page 11: Blade Tracking

    to tilt to the front and moves the blade BLADE TRACKING towards the center. The blade tracking means where the blade rides on the upper and lower wheels. It should always be centered on both wheels. Although the blade tracking of this band saw is factory set you should check it again to make sure that the blade is centered on the wheels.

  • Page 12: Basic Controls

    BASIC CONTROLS WARNING! The basic controls of this machine are shown in the figure below. Use the figure This machine can perform many types of and read the text to understand what the operations which are beyond the scope basic controls of this band saw are. of this manual and are very dangerous if performed incorrectly.

  • Page 13: Blade Tension

    BLADE TENSION ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION properly tensioned blade very important to get the best performance from To adjust the blade tension, lift the blade any band saw. If the blade is too loose tension handle shown in figure-15 and turn there is a possibility that the blade will slip it.
  • Page 14 See figure- TABLE STOP ADJUSTMENT CX119 features a table stop which allows the table to easily come to a 90° if the table is tilted. To adjust the table stop so that the table sits at 90°, you should first make sure the...
  • Page 15 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 two knobs under the table.

  • Page 16: Guide Post

    The guide post assembly can be moved up down above work-piece. CX119 features 3 speed settings; 1430 movement of the guide post is controlled FPM, 2300FPM and 3250FPM. with the hand wheel shown in figure-22. The band saw features a motor pulley and an idler pulley.

  • Page 17: Work-Piece Inspection

    WORK-PIECE INSPECTION Before cutting any wood, make sure to inspect the work-piece for nails, staples, small pieces of stone or metal and any other object which is dangerous to come on contact with the blade. If the wood contains any of these objects and it comes in contact with the blade, the object might fly and hit the operator or seriously damage the blade.

  • Page 18: Cast Iron Wheels

    CAST IRON WHEELS The CX119 comes with heavy duty cast iron wheels for added stability and overall performance. A coplanar shim adjustment also added for better alignment of the wheels that allow the blade to run as straight as possible ensuring straight and accurate cuts.

  • Page 19: Operations

    OPERATIONS CROSSCUTTING Before operating the band saw make sure Cutting solid wood across the grain and have performed following cutting plywood across the width of the adjustments: work-piece is called crosscutting. Mark the work-piece where you want to Blade tension adjustment start the cut from and make sure the miter gauge is at 90°...

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Dust Collector

    CONNECTING TO A DUST COLLECTOR CX119 features two 4” diameter dust ports to connect to a dust collector. When connecting to a dust collector, use a proper sized hose and make sure all the connections are sealed tightly. Figure-28 CX119...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Adjust the blade tracking (See page-11) MAINTENANCE and adjust the guide bearings (See page- During the life of your machine, you will 13). Close the top and bottom cabinets and need to practice some regular maintenance insert the table pin and table insert back. to keep your saw in peak performance condition.

  • Page 22: Tilting The Table Backwards

    Install the new bearing on the mounting BLADE & TABLE shaft and then re-install the C-ring. ALIGNMENTS bearing mounting shaft The blade and table alignments should assembly back and the guide bearings in often be checked, and make sure the blade place, and tighten back the thumb screws.

  • Page 23: Replacing The V-Belts

    Figure-34 Idler pulley mounting nut Figure-32 Lower wheel and pulleys Pivot the motor and slide the idler pulley to loosen the belt. TO REPLACE THE V-BELTS: Remove the old belt and install the Follow the instructions 1-3 to access new one. and inspect the V-belts.

  • Page 24: Parts Breakdown And List

    CX119 BODY PARTS BREAKDOWN...
  • Page 25 CX119 BODY PARTS LIST...
  • Page 26 CX119 TABLE PARTS BREAKDOWN...
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  • Page 28 CX119 BODY PARTS BREAKDOWN & LIST...

  • Page 29: 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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