The drawings, illustrations, photographs, and specifications in this user manual represent your machine at time of print. However, changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to Steel City Tool Works.
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Steel City Tool Works, LLC (SCTW) warrants this SCTW machinery to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of the original retail purchase by the original owner for domestic use. Granite components are warranted for 2 years based on normal use and is void if non SCTW accessories are used that cause the break or chip.
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Width(24") x Depth(12.4") x Height(5.4") Gross Weight: 17.8lbs There are a variety of accessories available for your Steel City Product. For more information on any accessories associated with this and other machines, please contact your nearest Steel City distributor, or visit our website at: www.steelcitytoolworks.com.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNING WARNING TO AVOID serious injury and damage to the machine, read and follow all Safety and Operating Instructions before assembling and operating this machine. This manual is not totally comprehensive. It does not Exposure to the dust created by power sanding, saw- and can not convey every possible safety and opera- ing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities tional problem which may arise while using this...
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11. DO NOT FORCE the machine to perform an opera- WARNING tion for which it was not designed. It will do a safer and higher quality job by only performing operations for which the machine was intended. 12. DO NOT stand on a machine. Serious injury could result if it tips over or you accidentally contact any 3.
25. USE ONLY recommended accessories. Use of 28. SAVE these instructions and refer to them frequent- incorrect or improper accessories could cause seri- ly and use them to instruct other users. ous injury to the operator and cause damage to the 29.
ADJUST all blade guides as specifided in the accessories only recommended by Steel City. operating instructions. DO NOT pull the bandsaw by the power cord. NEVER ADJUST the upper guide to a point about 1/4” allow the power cord to come in contact with sharp above the workpiece being cut.
“ON” after all the parts have been for and remove protective shipping materials around obtained and installed correctly. For missing parts, motors and moving parts. Lay out all parts on a clean contact Steel City at 1-877-SC4-TOOL. work surface. E. CABINET REAR DOOR A. V-Belt F.
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I. TABLE J. DUST CHUTE K. PEDAL L. OPEN END WRENCH M. 4mm ALLEN WRENCH N. 3mm ALLEN WRENCH O. 2.5mm ALLEN WRENCH P. KEY SWITCH Q. TABLE INSERT R. LEVELING FOOT (2) S. TABLE LOCKING KNOB (2) T. M8X40mm HEX HEAD SCREW (4) U.
ASSEMBLY CABINET ASSEMBLY 3. Using 2pcs M8x16mm Carriage bolt (J) and 2pcs Hex Flange Nut to lock the Rotation Wheel Assy (K). SEE FIG. 3 FIG.3 1. Fix the motor on the top plate using Motor fixed rod (A) that with Φ...
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INSTALLING BELT ATTACHING BAND SAW TO BASE AND BELT GUARD 1. Install Belt by “walking” the belt onto the Band saw Pulley (B) and the Motor pulley (C). SEE FIG.6 FIG. 6 1. Place the bandsaw on top of the base making sure to line up the four holes in the base with the four Holes in the casting of the bandsaw.
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2. Once the belt is installed, confirm that the pulleys tension is achieved, tighten hex nut from step 3 until it are aligned using a straight edge on the outer face bottoms out against the base. of both pulleys. SEE FIG.7 .
MOUNTING THE TABLE 3. Position the two threaded bolts so that they line up with the holes in the trunnion. Once the bolts are through the holes, fasten the table using the two Table lock knobs (B). SEE FIG. 11. Fig.11 1.
ADJUSTMENT TABLE TILT SETTING BLADE TENSION The blade tension is set by using the blade tension knob. The table on your bandsaw is designed to tilt up to 45 MUST be set prior to initial operation as it plays a vital degrees to the right and up to 3 degrees to the left.
2. As you rotate the knob you will notice a red 3. If the blade does not ride on the center of the wheel, marker(C) on the inside of the scale. This is to be or starts to move towards the edge of the wheel, used as a guideline for the blade tension depending loosen the wingnut (A) and turn the tracking on the width of the blade.
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3. Place a gage on the tabletop and up against the ADJUSTING TABLE saw blade. SEE FIG.19. POSITIVE STOPS Fig.19 DO NOT attempt to set the positive stops until you have checked and/ or adjusted both the blade tension and blade tracking.
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UPPER BEARING ADJUSTMENT LOWER BEARING ADJUSTMENT NOTICE: Make certain that you have followed all of the steps in the SETTING BLADE TENSION section in the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual prior to starting this section. 1. Loosen adjust nut (A) and slide thrust bearing(B) until it is within .003 of the saw blade.
CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE BELT TENSION Belt tension is adjusted using the Motor Tensioning Bolt. The motor supplied with your bandsaw is a dual It should be adjusted on initial setup and when the belt is voltage120 / 240V motor. The motor comes prewired replaced.
OPERATION PRE RUN CHECK Before you begin using your new bandsaw, you should give it a thorough inspection and ask yourself the fol- lowing questions: 1.Are the blade bearings properly adjusted? 2.Is the blade tension and blade tracking properly set? 3.Is the unit stable, does it rock or wobble? 4.Have you read all the warnings associated with this saw?
BLADE SELECTION PITCH The unit of measure for pitch is teeth per inch. A fine Using the proper saw blade for the job you are perform- pitch, meaning having more teeth per inch, will deliver ing will optimize the efficiency of your bandsaw and a smoother cut, but will take a longer time to complete.
MAINTENANCE Fig.24 GENERAL CLEANUP •Keep the bearing guides clean and free of buildup of pitch, resin, etc. •Remove any deposits from the wheels to help avoid vibration and premature blade breakage •Keep the inside of bandsaw clear of sawdust. Occasionally vacuum out the inside of the unit or blowout the inside of the unit with an air hose.
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PAN HD FLANGE SCR M6X10 STEEL BALL ∮8.0mm OR74426 SC10827 UPPER WHEEL REAR COVER OR73563 TABLE INSERT OR74457 UPPER WHEEL SUPPORT SC10806 CAST IRON TABLE FOR 50126SC/50125C/50125(C) OR73567 TAPER PIN 90-1 OR91793 SPRING PIN 3x20 OR74438 GRANITE TABLE FOR 50126SG/50126G/50125(G) OR74458 UPPER WHEEL SHAFT...
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PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION MOBILE CABINET ASSY 219A OR90311 FLAT WASHER 8 OR74475 MOTOR SC80111 HEX SOC HD SCR M6X16 202A OR74492 MOTOR LABEL 220A OR90509 SPRING WASHER M6 OR74474 PLATE FIXED MOTOR OR74451 SCR HEX SOC BUT HD M5x10 203A SC10546 MOTOR DAMPING WASHER...