
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2
Foreword ........................................................ 2
Contact Info ................................................... 2
Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 3
Bandsaw Features ......................................... 5
SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................... 6
Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 6
Additional Safety Instructions for Bandsaws . 8
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ........ 9
110V/220V Operation .................................... 9
Grounding .................................................... 10
Extension Cords .......................................... 10
SECTION 3: SET UP ...................................... 11
Unpacking .................................................... 11
Piece Inventory ............................................ 11
Hardware Recognition Chart ....................... 13
Clean Up ...................................................... 14
Site Considerations ...................................... 14
Assembling Stand ........................................ 15
Mounting Bandsaw ...................................... 17
Mounting Trunnion Base .............................. 17
Installing Positive Stop ................................. 18
Installing Table ............................................. 18
Installing Fence ............................................ 19
Connecting Dust Hose ................................. 20
Blade Tracking ............................................. 20
Test Run ...................................................... 21
Tensioning Blade ......................................... 22
Adjusting Support Bearings ......................... 22
Adjusting Blade Guides ............................... 24
Adjusting Positive Stop ................................ 25
Setting Table Tilt Scale to 0˚ ....................... 25
Aligning Table .............................................. 26
Aligning Fence ............................................. 26
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 27
Overview ...................................................... 27
Table Tilt ...................................................... 28
Guide Post ................................................... 28
Ripping ......................................................... 29
Crosscutting ................................................. 30
Resawing ..................................................... 30
Cutting Curves ............................................. 31
Stacked Cuts ............................................... 31
Blade Speed ................................................ 32
Blade Information ......................................... 33
Blade Changes ............................................ 35
Scale Calibration .......................................... 36
SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE ......................... 37
General Maintenance .................................. 37
Miscellaneous .............................................. 37
Table ............................................................ 37
Lubrication ................................................... 37
SECTION 6: SERVICE ................................... 38
About Service .............................................. 38
Tensioning Belt ............................................ 38
Replacing Belt .............................................. 38
Shimming Table ........................................... 39
Blade Lead ................................................... 39
Wheel Alignment .......................................... 40
Blade Tensioner ........................................... 42
Wiring Diagram ............................................ 43
Troubleshooting ........................................... 44
Aftermarket Accessories .............................. 45
Parts ............................................................. 46
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................ 51