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DAKE DUAL MITERING BANDSAW SE-1018 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 1809 Industrial Drive www.dakecorp.com Grand Haven MI, 49417...
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com TABLE OF CONTENTS DAKE STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ..............3 RETURN & REFUND POLICY ..................5 DAKE STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE ..........6 SPECIFICATIONS ......................7 SAFETY ........................7 SET UP ........................
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 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.
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Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 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.
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 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.
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com DAKE STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE All proposals and quotations for the original sale of our products are subject to the following terms and conditions: ACCEPTANCE OF ORDER: All orders are subject to acceptance by Dake at its main office in Grand Haven, Michigan. APPLICABLE LAWS: This quotation or acceptance shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Michigan.
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com SPECIFICATIONS DC MOTOR 2HP/220V/1PH (5A) 20~80 MPM Saw Blade Speed 60Hz (65~260 FPM) Blade Size(mm) 27*0.9*3090*5/8T Dimension L x W x H (mm) 1650x620x1055 N.W / G.W (kgs) 233 / 263 Packing Measurement 1740 x 762 x 1143 mm...
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Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com • Always keep hands and fingers away from the table. • Stop the machine before removing any chips or debris. • Shut off power and clean the band saw and work area before leaving machine. USE OF MACHINE •...
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Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com • Check for damaged parts before use of the saw, a guard or other part that is damaged should be replaced immediately to ensure that it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com SET UP • The electrical rating of your band saw is 230 volt with single phase. Before connecting your machine to an electrical power system, be sure the motor rating must be the same as electrical system.
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com STARTING AND STOPPING MACHINE 1. Raise the saw frame to the up position. 2. The machine is started by pushing the start button (C) (see Fig.2). And it will continue to run until the saw arm is in the down position at the end of the cut, or when the stop button (B) is pushed.
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com ADJUSTING BLADE TENSION To tension the blade, lift up the left wheel cover and turn the blade tension handle (A) Fig. 8, clockwise. A pointer and tension scale (B) is located underneath the wheel.
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com OPERATING AND ADJUSTING VISE The workpiece is placed between the vise jaws with the amount to be cut-off extending out past the blade. Your machine is equipped with a “quick action”...
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com COOLANT SYSTEM The use of proper cutting fluid is essential to obtain maximum efficiency from a band saw blade. The main cause of tooth failure is excessive heat build-up. This is the reason that cutting fluid is necessary for long blade life and high cutting rates.
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com BLADE CHANGE 1. UNPLUG the machine power source! 2. Raise the saw frame about 6” and close the feed on off knob (E) Fig 21, by turning it clockwise as far as it will go.
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Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com You need to consider: The width of the cut. That is, the distance in the cut that each tooth must travel from the point it enters the work piece until it leaves the work piece, and the shape of the work piece. Use the chart above to assist with tooth selection.
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Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com BI-METAL SPEEDS AND FEEDS These figures are a guide to cutting 4” (100mm) material (with a 314 Vari-Tooth) when using a cutting fluid. Increase Blade Speed: 15% When cutting 1/4” (6.4mm) material (l0/l4 Vari-Tooth) 12% When cutting 3/4”...
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com CHIPS Chips are the best indicator of correct feed force. Monitor chip information and adjust feed accordingly. Thin or powdered chips – increase feed rate or reduce blade speed. Burned heavy chips –...
Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Machine cannot be 1. Power is not plugged; the 1. Check the motor specification; started power light on control panel is connect the power with correct power not on.
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Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Unusual Wear on 1. Blade guides worn. 1. Replace. 2. Blade guide bearings not adjust Side/Back of Blade 2. Adjust as per operators manual properly 3. Tighten. 3. Blade guide bearing bracket is loose Teeth Ripping from 1.
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Dake Corporation 1809 Industrial Park Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Item Reference No. Description Specification 193058 Spring 187028 Acme Screw 181138B Imperial 187074K Tension Rotation Label Please contact factory for current prices. ORDERING INFORMATION Parts are available for direct purchase from Dake or through a distributor. When placing a parts order, you will need to provide the part number, name of part, and model number.
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