Appendix B - Vertical Work Table Instructions ... 28 Appendix B - Wet Cutting System Instructions ... 29-31 Description The Greenlee 1399 and 1399-22 Band Saws are portable band saws intended to cut conduit, pipe and other materials. Optional accessories include the following: •...
Safety is a critical factor in the design of Greenlee equipment. The best program starts with a safety-conscious operator. The information highlighted in this bulletin describes operating practices for the benefit of the workers who will use our equipment in their daily jobs.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Additional copies of this manual are available upon request at no charge. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. Wear eye protection when operat- ing this tool. Failure to observe this warning can result in serious eye injury from flying debris.
GROUNDED RECEPTACLES GROUNDING PIN Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. This tool is intended for use with a three-wire grounded circuit. A temporary adapter may be used to connect this tool to a two-pole circuit. See figure below. The...
Specifications Power Supply ... U/L-listed type SO cord Motor: 1399: Input ... 115 VAC* Single Phase, 60 Hz 1399-22: Input ... 220 VAC* Single Phase, 50 Hz Cutting Speeds (feet per minute) ...76, 141, 268 Blade Size ... 1/2" x 93" x .025" (12.7 mm x 236 cm x .064 mm) Dimensions: Bed ...
1399 and 1399-22 Band Saws Identification Wing Screw Cutting Head Belt Guard Cover Blade Guide Bracket Saw Bed Vise Ratchet Dog Hand Wheel Tip-off Block Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988 815/397-7070...
4. Press down on the footpad. Lift the latch away from the axle and let the saw down on its feet. Speed Selection The Greenlee 1399 and 1399-22 Band Saws can operate at three speeds: 76, 141, and 268 fpm (feet per minute). To determine the proper blade speed, see Appendix A—Blade Selection and Blade Speed Chart.
• Lower the cutting head slowly so that the blade will begin cutting before the full amount of feed pressure is applied to the blade. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. Replacing the Saw Blade 1. Disconnect the saw from the power supply.
6. Reposition the item to begin a new cut. Tighten the vise. 7. Reconnect the saw to the power supply. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. Dash Pot The dash pot assembly slows the downward travel of the cutting head; this prevents the cutting head from falling.
Lower the cutting head. 8. Connect the saw to the power supply and run the saw for a few moments. Disconnect from power and check the adjustment. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988 815/397-7070...
PROBLEM Blade teeth dull quickly. Blade teeth chip, rip out. Blade vibrates. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. PROBABLE CAUSE Improper break-in of new blade. Chipped or broken tooth lodged in cut. Remove material from vise and begin a new cut.
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Rough cut. Saw does not cut straight. Cut is inaccurate. Motor has stopped and will not restart. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. PROBABLE CAUSE Feed rate too light. Too little blade tension. Wheel pitch not set correctly. Blade guide ball bearings squeeze blade too tightly.
TERMINAL NOT USED BLACK WIRE TO POWER CORD Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. Note: When replacing the motor (part no. 503 2153.6) on a 115-volt unit with a serial number preceding 3500420, also install and connect a relay (part no.
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1399 and 1399-22 Band Saws Wiring Diagrams (cont’d) SCHEMATIC for 220 volt units beginning with serial no. 3500420 (ON/OFF) TRANSFORMER (RESET) (RELAY) 220 VOLT SUPPLY Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. OPTIONAL COOLANT PUMP BLACK WHITE GREEN MOTOR GREEN BLACK WHITE 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988...
1399 and 1399-22 Band Saws Parts List—Bed and Leg Details Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988 815/397-7070...
1399 and 1399-22 Band Saws Exploded View—Wheel and Frame Details Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988 815/397-7070...
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905 1234.0 503 2255.9 503 4303.3 503 2257.5 503 2369.5 Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. DESCRIPTION Frame ... 1 Guide wheel slide block ... 2 Slide block ... 1 Screw, cap, 5/16 - 18 x 5/8 hex head ... 6 Washer, lock, .323 x .586 x .078 spring ...
1399 and 1399-22 Band Saws Exploded View—Blade Guides and Gear Box Details Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988 815/397-7070...
1399 and 1399-22 Band Saws Exploded View—Switch and Dash Pot Details (and optional Wet Cutting System) Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988 815/397-7070...
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Clamp ... 1 503 2310.5 Piston rod ... 1 503 2311.3 Cup, leather ... 1 503 2312.1 Washer, cup ... 1 503 2313.0 Spring ... 1 Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. QTY. 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988 815/397-7070...
Die Blocks Pipe Structural Tubing (thinwall) Misc. Non-Metals Carbon Fibre Plastics Rubber, hardened Transite Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. Thickness of Material Under 1/4" 1/4" - 3/4" 3/4" - 2" 1000 1000 1000 1000 M 14 M 10...
Failure to observe this warning can cause severe injury or death. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. Assembly 1. Disconnect the saw from the power supply. 2. Raise the cutting head.
DRILL .104 DIA. (#37) HOLE (2) HOLES MARKED “B” DRILL 3/8" DIA. HOLE (4) HOLES, (2) BOTH SIDES 15-1/4" Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. HEAD FRAME SAW BED CORD SET 2. See Figures 2 & 3. Locate and drill: a.
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MOUNTING BRACKET Figure 5 Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. HOSE CLAMP ADAPTER NEEDLE VALVE Figure 4 4. See Figure 5. Assemble the coolant nozzle, needle valve, and adapter.
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(installed in Step 3c). Connect the saw to the power supply. 13. Connect the coolant pump to the band saw switch (and relay) according to the wiring diagram in the Maintenance section of this manual. Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. SPLASH GUARD CHIP Figure 8 4455 Boeing Dr., Rockford, IL 61109-2988...
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Greenlee Textron / Subsidiary of Textron Inc. 4455 Boeing Drive, Rockford, IL 61109-2988 USA Customer Service (International): 815/397-7070 • Fax: 815/397-9247 Customer Service (North America): 800/435-0786 • Fax: 800/451-2632, 815/397-1865 Canada Fax: 800/524-2853 Printed in the U.S.A.