Diamond Tech DL 5000 User manual
OPERATIONS MANUAL
DL 5000
DIAMOND LASER BAND SAW
DIAMOND TECH
Innovations For Creativity
Contents
Your Diamond Laser 5000™has been shipped partially
assembled. Carefully remove saw and parts from the
packaging.
1-Band Saw Body
2-Cutting Table
3-Recirculating Water Pump and Valve
4-Detachable Water Reservoir
5-Straight Edge/Angle Cutting Guide
6-Adjusting Wrenches
7-Extra Diamond Laser Band Saw Blade
Assembly Instructions
A. Table Installation
1) Remove table mounting set screws and washers from the table
mounting block directly behind the blade (Fig.1). Loosen and remove
the table alignment screw and wingnut located on the front of the cutting
table blade slot (Fig.2).
2) While holding the table with the slot opening directly behind the blade,
carefully slide the diamond blade through the slot.
3) Secure cutting table to the mounting block with the table mounting
set screws. Return alignment screw to the front of the cutting table and
tighten in place with the wingnut positioned under table.
Before You Begin
Read and follow all instructions carefully.
tilting and rocking.
caught in moving parts.
may result in damage to the machine and/or operator.
safety glasses.
cause kinking or breaking.
OFF when not in use.
Fig.1
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Table Alignment Screw
Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.7
Fig.4
Fig.8
B. Blade Installation
Blade comes pre-installed; however should it become loose in
shipment or need to be replaced, follow these instructions.
1) Turn power OFF and unplug from electrical outlet. Open the
band saw cover by loosening the knobs on the front of the saw and
removing front panel.
2) Remove table alignment screw and wing nut.
3) Loosen blade tensioning knob, located at the top of the band
saw (Fig.3) until blade has give.
4) Pull downward on the upper blade wheel (Fig.4) and remove worn
blade. Install the new blade by centering it on the lower blade wheel
located on the upper guide block and the lower block under the
table. (refer to section D - Band Saw Use and Maintenance: Blade
Guide Adjustment).6) Tighten blade by turning blade tensioning
knob clockwise (Fig.3) (refer to section C - Band Saw Use and
Maintenance: Blade Tensioning).
7) If necessary, adjust table position to re-center blade in the table
opening.
WARNING: If the diamond blade is too loose, it can slip from the
wheels. If stretched too tight, it could break.
C. Water Systems
1) Place the water reservoir on a solid level work surface. Place
reservoir underneath the lip located on the right side of the saw
base (Fig.6).
2) Insert brass pump valve into the top of the recirculating water
pump. Place pump in the water reservoir (Fig.7).
3) Plug pump’s electrical connector into the outlet on the rear of the
saw (Fig.8).
5) Fill the reservoir with 2” of water before use (approximately
3 quarts).
6) To test pump, the saw must be turned ON. Be sure the blade has
been properly installed and there are no obstructions to interfere with
its operation and blade movement. DO NOT attempt to touch the
blade or blade wheels while the machine is turned ON.
nozzle mounted on the upper blade guide block assembly. To insure
guide assembly, adjust position of water nozzle by loosening the set
screw (Fig.9).
8) If large pockets of air appear in the hose line, this may stop the
on its side and allow the intake to draw in air through the line. Then
the line. Small air bubbles may persist in the line but these will not
WARNING: Never operate saw if there is insufcient water at the point
of cutting, as this will cause damage to the blade.
Band Saw Use and Maintenance
A. Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
A loose drive belt may result in a noticeable loss of power to the
blade wheels.
1) To tighten the drive belt, turn saw OFF and unplug the saw from
the electrical outlet.
2) Remove all screws securing rear panel encasing the motor
(Fig.10).
3) Loosen both motor mount set screws using a large hex
wrench (Fig.11).
4) Press the motor downward to desired belt tension and secure into
position by retightening the motor mount set screws. There should
WARNING: Do not overtighten belt. Overtightening the drive belt will
slow the motor down and damage the motor. A loose belt will not
turn the blade wheels properly.
B. Drive Belt Replacement
1) To replace the drive belt, turn saw to OFF position and unplug
from the electrical outlet.
2) Remove all screws securing panel encasing the motor (Fig. 11).
3) Remove left center screw holding the motor plate into position.
Loosen right motor mount screw slightly.
4) Pivot motor slightly to the right and drive belt will loosen (Fig.12).
Pull drive belt off the motor and pulley wheel.
Then holding the belt over the pulley wheel, rotate it to the right,
coaxing the belt onto the pulley wheel from the bottom up (Fig.13).
6) Replace and tighten motor mount plate screws and adjust belt
tension as needed.
7) Replace the rear panel encasing the motor and fasten with
screws.
C. Blade Tension
A tension meter is located on the top back panel of the DL5000
(Fig.14). Proper tension is achieved when the gauge is just touching
the blade 1/4” - 1/2”, loosen until you can and use this meter reading
as the correct setting for this blade. Recheck with each new
blade replacement.
WARNING: If the diamond blade is too tight, breakage could occur.
During operation, the blade will begin to expand due to friction
and heat. If the blade begins to vibrate from side to side during
operation, tighten the tension knob again so the meter position
remains the same as it was originally set for this blade.
WARNING: When shutting off the machine after a day of operation,
loosen the blade tension. Before returning to operation again,
tighten the tension so the meter reads correctly for the blade in use.
Fig.14
Fig.13
Fig.12
Fig.11
Fig.10
Fig.9
D. Blade Guide Adjustment
The DL5000 comes with lower and upper blade guides. Proper
alignment of these guides are essential for proper cutting and
extending blade life.
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1) To adjust the rear roller bearings, use a small hex wrench and
loosen the set screw located on the top of the blade guide block.
Slide the blade guide block backward or forward to achieve proper
position (1/16” away from blade).
(Fig.15), located on the front of the upper blade guide block. No more
than 1/16” from the blade (Fig.16). Guides help stabilize the blade to
prevent it from twisting.
3) The blade should pass through the lower blade guide block the
same as the upper set. To adjust, loosen the set screws located on
the lower blade guide mounting block and slide blade guide arm back
or forward to adjust properly (Fig.17).
NOTE: Blade guides and blade tension should be checked and
adjusted if needed after 3 hours of use. Frequent replacement
of blade guides is recommended to maintain cutting accuracy
and extend blade life.
When pushing the material through the blade while cutting, make sure
the round support bearing behind the blade does not spin. If the roller
begins to spin, back off the pressure of feeding the material until the
spinning stops. Eventually you will begin to know the exact pressure
not be used as a back stop for the blade to increase cutting time. This
constant contact will wear the blade down from the back side as well
as add pressure and friction to the blade until it snaps.
E. Upper Blade Guide Height Adjustment
The position of the upper guide should be 1/4” from the top of the
material you are cutting.
To adjust height of blade guide, loosen guide bar locking knob on
back of saw and raise or lower the guide assembly (Fig. 18).
F. Straight Edge / Angle Guide
The band saw is designed for intricate radius cuts, however the
cutting when needed. Place work material against the straight edge
guide and feed the material slowly. For easy installation, place guide
in groove located on cutting table. Adjust guide location by removing
the adjusting screw and moving guide to the various slots on the
table top (Fig.19).
G. Blade Tracking - Upper Wheel Tracking Adjustment
The optimal position for the blade is to track in the center of all three
blade wheels but most importantly the top wheel. If the blade is not
centered, you can adjust the hub assembly screws behind the upper
wheel. This allows for the wheel to tilt, forcing a repositioning of the
blade. You will need to remove the rear cover of the machine to expose
the 6 adjusting bolts (Fig. 20).
If the blade is coming off or riding towards the front of the top
wheel, loosen the Inner Top Hex Bolt and tighten the Outer Top
Hex Bolt, then retighten the Inner Top Hex Bolt.
If the blade is coming off or riding towards the back of the upper
wheel, loosen the Inner Bottom Hex Bolt and tighten the Outer
Bottom Hex Bolt, then retighten the Inner Bottom Hex Bolt. After
adjusting, manually turn the wheels to ensure proper blade tracking.
Set
Screw
Fig.17
Fig.16
Upper
blade
guide
Fig.15
Inner Top
Fig.20
Outer Top
Inner Bottom Outer Bottom
Fig.19
Fig.18
Locking
Knob
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Quick Tips
slower speed when working with delicate materials or making very tight turning radius.
2) Do not force materials into the blade. Ease the materials into the blade, turning as you go to
make your curves. Avoid twisting the blade on tight curves.
3) To back out of a cut, turn the saw off and ease the material away from the blade.
4) Clean band saw after each use with water. Run clean water through pump until it runs clear and
the water tube appears clean. Frequent use of WD40 or similar lubricant on all screws and moving
parts is recommended.
5) When not in use, loosen blade wheel tension. When storing for extended periods, remove
blade and drive belt, then store.
Stick™ or candle wax over line before cutting.
wax”, rubber cement or double-sided tape to hold material in place. If using glue or tape, clean
blade after use by running a clean piece of glass or tile through blade. It is not recommended
that you cut through thickness greater than 3/4”.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
moving parts have stopped. Gently free work material, holding blade against the blade guides to prevent
it from stretching or badly twisting. Back out of the cut if needed. Inspect blade for kinks and ensure there
is no remaining debris in the blade path which may have caused the jam.
Problem
Cause
Solution
Additional Parts
Item Item Number
DL5000 TABLE P500
DL5000 MAIN FRAME P501
DL5000 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL 110V/220V P502/P502A
DL5000 WHEEL SET P503
DL5000 DRIVE BELT P540
DL5000 STAINLESS STEEL BLADE - TILE 16
DL5000 STAINLESS STEEL BLADE - GLASS 47
Blade Repair Service
Diamond Tech offers a blade repair service should a blade break with ample diamond remaining. Return
blade, indicating saw model and payment to Diamond Tech, Blade Repair Service, 5600 Airport Blvd.,
Suite C,Tampa, FL 33634. For International and special handling, please include extra postage and
shipping instructions
Blade Repair Fees (U.S. Dollars):
Speedster, DL1000, DL3000........................................................................ $25.00
DL5000......................................................................................................$45.00
DL7000......................................................................................................$78.00
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All Diamond Laser 5000 Band Saw and accessories are manufactured to high quality standards
Diamond Laser 5000 Band Saw is warranted to the original purchaser for three full years
from the original purchase date. During the three year period, if you feel the Diamond Laser
5000 Band Saw is not performing properly and needs to be serviced, contact Diamond Tech at
be accepted at Diamond Tech without a Return Authorization Number.
If returning the Band Saw for evaluation or repair, be sure to include your Name, Address, Daytime
You will be contacted if any necessary parts or service are not covered under the warranty.
Date of purchase ___ / ___ / ___
Mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on every package! Do not send this product back
without such prior authorization! Return postage and insurance are the responsibility of the consumer.
Diamond Tech will return your equipment postage paid and insured if it is under warranty. Any Band
Saw no longer under warranty will be returned at the owner’s expense. Diamond Tech reserves the
right to repair or replace faulty equipment at its discretion. The Diamond Laser 5000 Band Saw
is warranted against defective materials or workmanship. If the Diamond Laser 5000 Band Saw
(A) neglect (B) accident (C) unreasonable use (D) improper maintenance (E) any other causes not
Diamond
Laser 5000 Band Saw blades and/or guides. Any implied or otherwise explicit guarantees made
through merchandiser of this product are not covered in this warranty coverage agreement and are
expressly disclaimed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This machine was designed for certain applications only. Diamond Tech strongly
which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application, please contact us and
we will advise as to it proper use.
Diamond Tech, USA
5/2008
Diamond Tech
Diamond Laser 5000 3 Year Warranty
5600 Airport Blvd., Suite C, Tampa, Florida 33634
www.DiamondTechGlass.com
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