save this manual Keep this manual for the safety warn- ings and precautions, assembly, operat- ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
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DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. recommended minimum wire gauge For eXtension cords (120 volt) eXtension cord...
Saw Blade to stop it. Wear heavy-duty work gloves when changing the Saw Blade. Turn off the Bandsaw and allow the Saw Blade to completely stop if the Saw Blade is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut. Page 5...
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Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or miss- ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
ditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. vibration safety This tool vibrates during use. Re- peated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly...
Improper connection of the equip- ment-grounding conductor can re- sult in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equip- ment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
31 and 32 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
to attach the bandsaw to the stand: stand (top view) mounting hole mounting hole mounting hole mounting hole screw (59) spring washer (58) Flat washer (57) Figure b With additional manpower, and an adequate lifting device, carefully set the Bandsaw on top of the Stand as- sembly, making sure the upper sec- tion of the Stand fits outside the base of the Bandsaw.
to attach the pulley cover: worm shaFt (9) heX bolt (76) Flat washer (77) bodY Frame (60) Figure d Position the Pulley Cover (72) over the Worm Shaft (9) and Motor Shaft (81). Align the mounting hole in the Pulley Cover with the mounting hole in the Body Frame (60).
Medium support plate (150) Small Large motor pulleY Raise the Saw Head to its full verti- cal position, making sure it locks in small position by turning the Support Plate medium (150) to the right until it firmly locks large into the Body Frame (60) and insert- ing the Locking Pin (153).
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Remove the two Screws (190), and remove the Small Vertical Cutting Plate (194). (see Figure i.) Guide the Saw Blade (82) through the slot in the Vertical Cutting Plate (189), and secure it in position with the two Screws (190).
operating instructions caution! Turn the Power Switch (164) to its “oFF” position and un- plug the tool from its electrical outlet prior to making adjustments to the tool. to use the vise: Raise the Body Frame (60) to its vertical position, and lock the Body Frame in place with the Support Plate (150) and Locking Pin (153).
100, 104) adjustment is a critical fac- tor in the performance of the Band- saw. It is always best to try a new Saw Blade (82) to see if it will correct poor cutting before attempting to adjust the Blade Guide Bearings. For example,...
(54) lower screw (22) Turn the Blade Tension Adjusting Knob (34) clockwise to increase ten- sion on the Saw Blade (82). Turn the Blade Tension Adjusting Knob coun- terclockwise to decrease tension on the Saw Blade. Correct tension is...
When the Bandsaw is not in use over long periods of time, release the ten- sion on the Saw Blade (82). adjusting the Feed rate: Figure Q The feed rate of the Body Frame (60) can be adjusted by turning the Han-...
(60) stand (not included) with a larger support workpiece. plate (150) Allow the Saw Blade (82) to turn up to full speed before feeding the work- piece into the Saw Blade. (see Figure s.) warning! Keep hands and fingers safely away from the cut- ting area.
Blade (82) tension or machine vi- bration. If this is found, turn off the Bandsaw and correct the problem before using. (see Figure t.) Allow the Saw Blade (82) to turn up to full speed before feeding the Saw bodY Frame (60) vise assY.
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(see Figure t.) SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Wait until the Saw Blade (82) comes to a complete stop. Next, raise the Body Frame (60) to its full vertical position, making sure it locks in place by turn- ing the Support Plate (150) to the right until it firmly locks into the Body Frame.
Locking Pin (153). (see Figure s.) Release Saw Blade (82) tension by turning the Blade Tension Knob (34). (see Figure u.) Slip the old Saw Blade (82) off the Upper Blade Wheel (37), Lower Blade Wheel (54), and Guide as- semblies. (see Figure u.)
Place the new Saw Blade (82) be- tween each of the Guide assemblies and around the Upper Blade Wheel (37) and Lower Blade Wheel (54). important: the teeth must be pointing downward toward the motor. (see Figure u.) note: The Bandsaw is equipped with a 64”...
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Saw. do not immerse any electrical part of the machine in any liquids. pivot (120)
assemblY diagram 194: Vertical Cutting Plate Support Not Shown. note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. REV 09f SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 28...
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90 daY warrantY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.