Craftex CX109 User Manual

Craftex cx-series 4-1/2” metal cutting band saw with swivel head

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CX109

4-1/2" METAL CUTTING BAND SAW

WITH SWIVEL HEAD

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Page 1 CX109 4-1/2” METAL CUTTING BAND SAW WITH SWIVEL HEAD User Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Safety Instructions ................3 Specific Safety Instructions................4 Features ....................... 5 Physical Features ..................6 Proper Grounding ..................7 Unpacking ....................8 Setup ......................8 Cleaning ....................... 8 Assembly ...................... 9 Vertical Cutting Table ...................10 Stop Bolt .......................11 Test Run .......................12 Speed Changes....................12 Vise ......................13...
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
“OFF” your band saw, before operating the position and the cord is un-plugged from CX109. If you fail to do so, serious injury the power source. could occur. WARNING! The safety instructions given above can not be complete because the environment in every shop is different.
Page 5: Features
MODEL CX109 – 4-1/2” METAL CUTTING BAND SAW WITH SWIVEL HEAD As part of the growing line of Craftex metalworking equipment, we are proud to offer CX109 a 4-1/2" Metal Cutting Band Saw with Swivel Head. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this owner’s manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction.
Page 6: Physical Features
4-1/2" METAL CUTTING BAND SAW PHYSICAL FEATURES Pulleys & Belt Blade Cover Guide Post Motor Table Vise Guide Post Adjustment Knob Swivel Head Lock Lever Blade Tension Knob Swivel Head Vise Scale Hand Wheel ON/OFF Switch Work Stop Base Powdered Stand Coated Paint...
Page 7: Proper Grounding
If an adaptor plug is used, it must be attached to the Your CX109 should be wired with a 3- metal screw of the receptacle. prongs plug fitting a 3 prong grounded receptacles as shown in figure-1. Do not remove the grounding prong to fit it into a 2- pronged outlet.
Page 8: Unpacking
WARNING! transportation. When unpacking, carefully CX109 is a very heavy machine, do not inspect the box and ensure that nothing has over-exert yourself. For safe moving been damaged during transit. Open the box method use fork truck.
Page 9: Assembly
Attach the lower short bracket to the leg and the model number "CX109" is facing assembly and secure it using carriage bolts, the same direction as the front of the band washers and nuts provided.
Page 10: Vertical Cutting Table
Insert the work stop rod through the hole in the bed of the saw and lock it in position by CX109 can easily be set up for vertical use. tightening the set screw shown in figure-8. Notching, Slitting and contour work maybe Now, take the work stop and slide it over be done with CX109 in the vertical position.
Page 11: Stop Bolt
Figure-10 Removing the bolt to position the Figure-12 Installing the work table bad saw at 90° STOP BOLT 3. Once the bolt is removed, lift the saw arm to the vertical position. Stop bolt is located on the band saw base and is adjusted to stop the band saw at the 4.
Page 12: Test Run
The CX109 features 3 speeds and the machine completely, it is time for a test run speeds changes can be performed by to make sure that the machine works positioning the belt on different grooves on properly and is ready for operation.
Page 13: Vise
VISE The CX109 features a heavy duty vise to hold the work-piece for safe and accurate cutting. To use the vise: Lift the saw arm and place the work-piece between the jaws of the vise. Secure the work-piece between the jaws by turning the Figure-17 Rotating the head vise hand wheel.
Page 14: Blade Selection
drift off the line while operation and it will be BLADE SELECTION hard to have accuracy in the line of cut. If the blade is tensioned too tightly, it will be An 8-tooth per inch, general use blade is very difficult to make tighter radius cuts and furnished with this metal cutting band saw.
Page 15: Maintenance
Lift the saw to the vertical position and Adjust the blade tension knob clockwise remove the back cover by removing the until it is just right enough so that no blade three screws shown in figure-21. slippage occurs. Install the back cover. Apply a few drops of oil on the blade.
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Incorrect blade tension 1. Adjust to where blade just does not slip on wheel 2. Incorrect speed or feed 2. Check machinist handbook 3. Material loose in vise 3. Clamp work securely 4.
Page 17: Trouble Shooting
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.
Page 18: Parts Breakdown
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Page 20: Parts List
CX109 PARTS LIST...
Page 21: Warranty
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.