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Owner's Manual
9" BAND SAW
QUESTION...
1•877•393•7121
Visit us on the web at www.southerntechllc.com
You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and warranty.
Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference.
Model No. BS900
09-0914

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  • Page 1 Model No. BS900 Owner’s Manual 9” BAND SAW QUESTION... 1•877•393•7121 Visit us on the web at www.southerntechllc.com You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and warranty. Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS SECTION PAGE SAFETY RULES Depth of throat at 90° ....9” Maximum depth of cut at 90° ...3-5⁄8” Work Preparation Work Area Preparation Maximum depth of cut at 45°...

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES TOOL MAINTENANCE WARNING • Turn the machine "OFF", and disconnect the machine For your own safety, read and understand all warnings from the power source prior to inspection. and operating instructions before using any tool or • Maintain all tools and machines in peak condition. Keep equipment.

  • Page 4: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Figure 2 UNPACKAGING Refer to Figure 1. • Check freight damage before opening the package. If freight damage is noticed, file claim with the carrier Lock Screw Handle immediately. Check to ensure all parts are present. • Check for complete part list. Contact Customer Service Center immediately for missing parts.

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    may cause overheating and motor burn-out. Heavy loads A temporary 3-prong to 2-prong grounding adapter (see require that voltage at motor terminals be no less than the Figure 5) may be used to connect this plug to a matching voltage specified on nameplate. 2-conductor receptacle as shown in figure 5.

  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION DESCRIPTION • Turn switch off and disconnect power whenever the band saw is not in use. • This 9” band saw has welded steel frame and aluminum maintained following • Keep band saw maintained. Follow maintenance table. It is designed to cut woods, plastics, and instructions.

  • Page 7: Adjust Blade Tracking Mechanism

    ADJUST BLADE TRACKING MECHANISM • Turn the blade guide knob, located below the upper door latch, to lower the Upper blade guide completely. Refer to Figure 7 • Carefully unsnap and remove the blade guard panel. WARNING • Release the table insert from the aluminum table. •...

  • Page 8: Adjust Blade Guides

    Bearing BLADE WIDTH • Blade width is the distance from tip of a tooth to back of blade. The POWERTEC band saw blade width ranges from 1/8” to 3/8”. Curve cutting of 1/8” radius Guide Pin needs the blade width of 1/8”. Use blade width of ¼” for cutting radius of 5/8”.

  • Page 9: Bevel Cutting

    cuts. BEVEL CUTTING • Beveled cutting is to tilt saw table for the desired degree. • Loosen locking handle to unlock table. • Rotate knob to tilt table to desired position. • Lock table by tightening locking handle. MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION WARNING •...

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTON POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTIONS Motor will not start 1. Low voltage 1. Check power supply for proper voltage 2. Short circuit in line cord or plug 2. Inspect line cord and plug for faulty insulation or shorted connection 3. Short circuit in motor 3.

  • Page 11: Parts Illustration

    9” BAND SAW PARTS ILLUSTRATION...
  • Page 12 9" BAND SAW PARTS LIST Key No. Part No. Description Specification Key No. Part No. Description Specification 1 BS900001 Handle 60 BS900060 Hexagonal Nut 2 BS900002 Flat Washer ø6 61 BS900061 Spring Washer ø10 62 BS900062 Tracking Adjustment Bracket 3 BS900003 Miter Gauge Scale 63 BS900063 Shaft...
  • Page 13 9” BAND SAW PARTS LIST Key No. Part No. Description Specification Key No. Part No. Description Specification 119 BS900119 Rivet 131 BS900131 Tap Screw M4x10L 120 BS900120 Flat Head Screw ø4x8L 132 BS900132 Guard 121 BS900121 Pinion 133 BS900133 Pointer 122 BS900122 Set Screw M4x4L...

  • Page 14: Warranty

    ; or by calling 1-877-393-7121 (toll free), 9 AM to 5 PM, Mondy through Friday, US Central Time. 30- DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 30 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this POWERTEC tool (insert comma) for any reason you may return the tool to the retailer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange.
  • Page 15 DISCLAIMER To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any implied warranties, that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to one year from the date of purchase. Southern Technologies LLC. is not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages.
  • Page 16 Southern Technologies, LLC 206 Terrace Drive Mundelein, Illinois 60060...

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