Craftex CX Series User Manual
7” x 12” horizontal and vertical metal cutting band saw
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- Page 1 CX103 7” x 12” HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL METAL CUTTING BAND SAW User Manual v. 2.0 2025...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Safety Instructions ................3 Specific Safety Instructions ................4 Features ......................5 Physical Features ..................6 Setup ......................7 Unpacking & Inventory .................. 7 Proper Grounding ..................8 Assembly ..................... 9 Wheels ......................9 Work Stop ..................... 9 Motor Assembly .................... -
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 router bits, shaper heads, blades, user manual before operating the knives or making other adjustments or... -
Page 4: Specific Safety Instructions
CX103 – 7”x12” Horizontal & Vertical Band Saw SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CX103 is designed to cut metal only. NEVER LEAVE band unattended while it is running. ALWAYS inspect the blade for any crack or missing teeth before operating DO NOT attempt to remove jammed the band saw. -
Page 5: Features
MODEL CX103 – 7”x12” HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL BAND SAW As part of the growing line of Craftex metalworking equipment, we are proud to offer CX103 -7” x 12” Horizontal and Vertical Band Saw. The Craftex name guarantees Craft Excellence. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this owner’s manual, you will receive years... -
Page 6: Physical Features
CX103 – 7”x12” Horizontal & Vertical Band Saw PHYSICAL FEATURES Belt Tension Pulleys & Belt Table Vise Knob Cover Blade Tracking Controls Vise Hand Wheel On/Off Switch Heavy Duty 1-HP Motor Coolant On/off Switch Hydraulic Feed Work Stop Chip 4 Wheels for Powdered Screen Mobility... -
Page 7: Setup
SETUP List of Contents Before setting up your machine you need to A. Saw ............. 1 read and understand the instructions given B. Belt Cover ........... 1 in this manual. C. Wheels ..........4 D. Wheel Axle .......... 2 The unpainted surfaces of this band saw E. -
Page 8: Proper Grounding
PROPER GROUNDING Grounding provides path least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. WARNING CX103 is equipped with a 110 single phase motor which features 3-conductor cord and 3-prong grounding plug to fit a grounded Improper connection of the equipment- type receptacle. -
Page 9: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Wheels To install the wheels place blocking under Now, take the work stop and slide it over the ends of the saw base to allow wheel the rod and secure it by tightening the installation and make sure the saw is thumb screw shown in figure-5. -
Page 10: Motor Pulley & Drive Pulley
Line up the belt and both the pulleys in Motor & Drive Pulleys such a way that the belt is running parallel in the pulley grooves. See figure-7. Assemble the motor pulley to the motor shaft. Make sure that the small diameter must be closest to the motor and finger- tighten the set screw. -
Page 11: Vertical Cutting Table
Tighten the head screw holding the motor mounting plate to the guard plate. Vertical Cutting Table CX103 can easily be set up for vertical use. Notching, Slitting and contour work maybe be done with CX103 in the vertical position. Vertical cutting table is used on the band saw only in vertical cutting mode. -
Page 12: Test Run
Lift the saw to the vertical position and TEST RUN remove the blade guards. Loosen the tension screw knob allowing the saw blade Once you have assembled your machine to slip off the wheels. completely, then it is time for a test run to make sure that the machine works properly and is ready for operation. -
Page 13: Blade Tracking
Blade Tracking The blade tracking means where the blade rides on the upper and lower wheels. It IMPORTANT should always be centered on both wheels. Tightening the set screw will move the blade close to the shoulder of the wheel while loosening it will move the blade IMPORTANT away from the should of the wheel. -
Page 14: Blade Tension
Blade Tension properly tensioned blade very important to get the best performance from any band saw. If the blade is too loose there is a possibility that the blade slip or drift off the line while operation and it will be hard to have accuracy in the line of cut. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Blade Parallel To The Table
To Set the Vise for Maximum Width of Adjusting the Blade Stock Cutting: Parallel to the Vise 1. Remove the nut and bolt. 1. Turn the machine off and disconnect the 2. Position the vise and re-install the bolts. cord from the power source. 2. -
Page 16: Work Stop Adjustment
The bearing guides on your CX103 are adjusted and power tested with several test cuts in the factory to ensure proper settings so the need for adjustment should rarely occur. If the guides do get out of adjustment, it is important to readjust them immediately. -
Page 17: Hydraulic Feed
Hydraulic Feed OPERATION The CX103 is equipped with a hydraulic feed which allows controlled lowering of the Blade Selection saw arm. An 8-tooth per inch, general use blade is 1. Raise the saw arm to the maximum furnished with this metal cutting band saw. height and remove the spring the Additional blades in 4, 6, 8 and 10 teeth tension using the tension knob. -
Page 18: Blade Speed
Blade Speeds MAINTENANCE When using your band saw always change During the life of your machine, you will the blade speed to best suit the material need to do some maintenance regularly to being cut. The material cutting chart given maintain it in a good condition and get below shows the blade speeds for several perfect result every time you use your... -
Page 19: Lubrication
LUBRICATION Replace the return hose back into the hole in the tank lid. Lubricate the following components using SAE-30 oil. 1. Ball bearings. 2. Driven pulley bearing 6-8 drops a week. 3. Vise lead screw as needed. 4. The drive gears run in oil bath and do not require a lubricant. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Incorrect blade tension 1. Adjust to where blade just does not slip on wheel 2. Check machinist handbook 2. Incorrect speed or feed 3. Material loose in vise 3. Clamp work securely 4. - Page 21 TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Blade Cuts 1. Too much speed or feed 1. Reduce speed and feed (Rough) 2. Blade is too coarse 2. Replace with finder blade 1. Cut is binding blade 1. Decrease feed pressure Blade is Twisting 2.
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Page 22: Cabinet & Base Parts Breakdown
CX103 – CABINET & BASE PARTS BREAKDOWN... -
Page 23: Cabinet & Base Parts List
CX103 – PARTS LIST Part DESCRIPTION SIZE Q’TY Number PCX10301 BOTTOM PAN PCX10302 LEG (LEFT) PCX10302-1 HEX. HD. SCREW 3/8x2 1/2 PCX10302-2 PCX10303 LEG (RIGHT) PCX10304 SKIRT PCX10305 SHELF PCX10310 SWITCH BRACKET PCX10311 TOGGLE SWITCH PCX10312 ELECTRICAL BOX PCX10313 HEX. HD. SCREW 5/16x3/4 PCX10314 WASHER... -
Page 24: Bow And Motor Parts Breakdown
58-1 PCX10358-1 WASHER 5/16 Part Number DESCRIPTION SIZE Q’TY PCX59 SUPPORT PLATE PCX10360 STOP SCREW PCX10361 5/16 PCX10362 HEX. HD. SCREW 3/8x1 PCX10363 PCX10364 90° POSITION SUPPORT PCX10365 PCX10366 SPRING WASHER PCX10370 HEX. HD. SCREW 3/8x1 1/2 PCX10371 HEX. HD. SCREW 5/16x3/4 PCX10372 THUMB SCREW... -
Page 25: Bow And Motor Parts List
Part Number DESCRIPTION SIZE Q’TY PCX103117 6x20 PCX103118 BALL BEARING 6005 PCX103119 HEX. HD. SCREW 3/8x7/8 119-1 PCX103119-1 SPRING WASHER 119-2 PCX103119-2 WASHER 3/8x35x4 PCX103120 OIL SEAL 25. 47. 7 121N PCX103121N GEAR BOX PCX103122 SPRING WASHER 5/16 PCX103123 HEX. HD. SCREW 5/16x1 1/4 123-1 PCX103123-1 ADJ. -
Page 26: Warranty
Part Number DESCRIPTION SIZE Q’TY PCX103167 SET SCREW 5/16x3/4 PCX103168 HEX. HD. SCREW 5/16x1 1/2 PCX103169 BLADE TENSION SLIDING BLOCK PCX103170 HEX. HD. SCREW 1/4x1/2 170-1 PCX103170-1 SPRING WASHER 170-2 PCX103170-2 WASHER PCX103171 SLIDING DRAW BLOCK PCX103172 BRACKET PCX103173 BEARING BUSHING (REAR) PCX103174 BALL BEARING 6203 ZZ... - Page 27 CX103 – Machine Diagrams...
- Page 30 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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