Inland DB-100 User manual

DB-100™ Wet/Dry Band Saw
User Guide
Thank you for buying this Inland product. Please take time to read all the instructions to understand the correct components,
set up, and use of the model you purchased.
Safety
»It is extremely important to wear proper eye protection when using any saw. We highly recommend that you wear safety
goggles rather than safety glasses.
»DO NOT wear loose clothing or any accessories (long necklaces, bracelets, shirts with long fringes, and similar) that might get
caught by the saw during operation.
»Use only in a properly grounded and tested outlet. Under NO circumstances should you override the grounding system or
modify the plug.
»Set up your machine on a sturdy, level work surface that is water tolerant and a comfortable height to work on.
Parts
The following are model specific parts for all three saws. Depending on your model, parts and the degree of assembly will vary.
Check to make sure that you have all the parts listed for your particular machine before beginning assembly.
No. Part Name No Pcs. Color 91010 91040 91030
65809110 Saw Frame 1GRAYYES YES YES
65839110 Permanent Magnet DC Motor-115V 1BLACK (INSTALLED) (INSTALLED) (INSTALLED)
65809113 Leg Support 2GRAY(INSTALLED) (INSTALLED) (INSTALLED)
73821256 Rubber Feet 4BLACK (INSTALLED) (INSTALLED) (INSTALLED)
65829122 #10 x 1/2” Self Tapping Screw 8SILVER (INSTALLED) (INSTALLED) (INSTALLED)
65909157 Metal Work Table 1GRAYYES YES YES
65809112 Table Support 2GRAY(INSTALLED) (INSTALLED) (INSTALLED)
65829172 10-24 x 1/2 Phillips Screw 4SILVER YES YES YES
90022 BladeSert™ 2YELLOW YES YES YES
65809114 Coolant Reservoir 1GRAYYES YES YES
65809118 Coolant Reservoir Cover 1GRAYYES YES YES
65829184 DB-100 Coolant Tubing 1CLEAR YES YES YES
65829114 10-24 3/4” Nylon Thumb Screw 1WHITE YES YES YES
70821103 10-24 x 1/2” Metal Thumb Screw 1ZINC YES YES YES
65829113 10-24 x 3/8” Brass Thumb Screw 4GOLD YES YES YES
90016 Blade Drip Guide 1GRAYYES YES YES
78824055 5/64” Long Arm Allen Wrench 1BLACK YES YES YES
90014 Leather Blade Wiper 1BROWN YES YES YES
65829119 DB-100 Drain Hose 1CLEAR YES YES YES
90007 DiamondCut™ Blade *SILVER 2NO 1
90001 WoodCut™ Blade 1SILVER NO 1NO
(*Dependant upon model purchased)

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Assembly Instructions
Exploded View
Assembly will take about 5 minutes and only requires a Phillips screwdriver. If a part is already installed on your machine, skip
to the next section. Use the exploded drawing on the following page to reference parts during the assembly process.

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Installing the Blade
1) Open the front cover of the saw. If you have a toothed blade, make sure to mount
it with the teeth pointing downward, in the direction of sawing. Diamond blades
are positioned with the diamond surface facing the saw front.
2) Position the blade around the lower wheel and into the right and left guide chan-
nels. DO NOT bend or twist the blade at any time during installation or use.
3) Use one hand to grasp the bottom of the upper wheel between two spokes and
pull the bottom of the wheel towards you (approximately 3/8", but you should feel
it move easily initially and then "hit" and not want to go further without forcing),
then, while the wheel is tilted towards you, pull the wheel down enough to place
the blade around the wheel using your other hand.
4) Slowly release the wheel as you make sure the blade remains on both wheels
and passes through the right and left channels.
5) Tracking, the position of the blade on the wheels, is controlled by adjusting the tilt of the upper wheel. Check the tracking by
rotating the lower drive wheel several revolutions by hand while watching the position of the blade on the wheels. The blade
should remain centered on both wheels. If the blade isn’t centered or comes off either wheel, you will need to adjust the
tracking and alignment as outlined in the next sections. If the blade rides centered on the wheels skip to installing the table.
Adjusting Blade Tracking and Alignment
The wheels are factory aligned so that the postion of the blade is controlled by
adjusting the upper wheel tilt. On the back of the upper housing is the tension device
with a nylon tilt adjustment screw in the middle. Be aware that any changes made to
the blade position on the upper wheel will have the opposite effect on the blade’s
position on the lower wheel. Read through the possible problems below to find the
one that best describes what is happening when you hand turned the wheel and
follow the instructions for fixing it. Make all adjustments in small increments.
1) If the blade “walks” off the front of the upper wheel: Tilt the top of the upper
wheel backward by turning the nylon tilt adjustment screw to the right (clock-
wise). Make 1/2 turn adjustments and test the effect on tracking by hand turning
the lower wheel. Repeat as necessary until the blade remains in the correct posi-
tion.
2) If the blade “walks” to the back of the upper wheel: Tilt the top of the upper
wheel forward by turning the nylon tilt adjustment screw to the left (counter-clock-
wise). Make 1/2 turn adjustments and test the effect on tracking by hand turning
the lower wheel. Repeat as necessary until the blade remains in the correct posi-
tion.
3) If the blade “walks” off the lower wheel: This indicates that the upper and
lower wheels are not in alignment with each other. The lower (fixed) wheel is
closer to the back of the frame than the upper (adjustable) wheel. The lower
wheel should be 1/2” from the inside of the frame. You can check this with a ruler
or scale. The lower wheel can be moved in or out by inserting the 5/64” long arm
Allen wrench through the hole in the lower left side of the saw’s frame and loos-
ening the set screw on the brass arbor. Move the wheel to the correct position,
check with the ruler or scale, and secure the set screw.
Blade Tension
Proper blade tension is important for ease of cutting and obtaining maximum blade life. The tension springs lessen the stress
that twists and pulls put on the blade to maximize blade life. All Inland saws have tension springs preset for a blade 37.7" in
circumference (+ or - .005"). That is the exact dimension of Inland brand blades. If you use an Inland blade you should never have
problems with tension. Some competitors make blades that are only 37.2”. These blades will have too much tension which could
shorten blade life. We highly recommend the use of Inland brand blades for all Inland brand saws. Because we are the only saw
manufacturer that manufactures its own diamond products, our diamond blades are
significantly less expensive and are designed to give you the best performance.
Installing the Work Table and BladeSert™
Place the metal table on the table supports with the split facing the front of the
saw. Use a Phillips screw driver to attach the table using the (4) 10-24 1/2” phillips
screws. Take care not to overtighten.

Our patented BladeSert™ eliminates the need for upper blade guides by providing blade support where it is most crucial: at the
point of sawing. Place the BladeSert™ into the work surface making sure the blade passes through the slot and the split faces the
saw front.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The BladeSert™ will wear with saw use. The slot that the blade passes through will widen over time. Using
a worn BladeSert™ allows for excess play in the blade and the blade becomes more likely to break. How fast this happens will depend
on use and your sawing style. You should check the BladeSert™ for wear each time you use the saw. Immediately replace the
BladeSert™ when it begins to show signs of widening and wear. It is also a good
practice to use a new BladeSert™ whenever you install a new blade.
Installing the Coolant Hose Holder and Coolant Reservoir
The gray coolant hose holder and coolant reservoir must be installed when using
a diamond saw blade. The reservoir and hose holder feed coolant to the blade. Using
coolant with a diamond blade is imperative to maintaining the cutting ability and life of
the blade.
Install the drip blade guide by placing it against the upper back of the frame with
the blade passing through the vertical slot in the holder front. Secure using (2) 10-24
x 3/4” thumb screws. Attach the length of small diameter plastic tubing (about 10”
long) to the stem on the back of the coolant hose holder. NOTE:Running the end of
the plastic hose under warm water makes it easier to insert onto the stem.
Installing Drain Hose
When using a diamond blade, the coolant drain hose must be installed. This is
the large diameter plastic tube (about 48” long). If you are using the WoodCut™ or
MetalCut™ blade omit this step.
Straighten the hose before using by soaking it in warm water a few minutes and
then pull it to remove any kinks. Slide the drain hose onto the large stem located at
the bottom front of the saw. Put the opposite end of the hose into a collection con-
tainer placed below the saw. Position the saw to the front edge of your work bench
with the drain hose laying flat and extending straight out and then down off the work
bench into the collection container.
NOTE: Periodically remove the hose and flush out any cutting residue to keep it working correctly.
Optional Leather Wiper
The leather wiper functions to help reduce the amount
of over spray that might be carried from the blade to the up-
per wheel chamber. If you run the saw with a diamond blade,
we recommend you install the wiper at this time. If you are
using a WoodCut™ or MetalCut™ blade the wiper is not
needed and you may omit this step.
Installing the Wiper:
1) Use a pair of pliers to compress one end of the leather
wiper. Clamp down hard.
2) Apply a small amount of common bar soap to the crimped
end.
3) Use your pliers to push the crimped end into the slot so
that the edge of the leather just brushes against the blade.
Make sure the wiper does not push the blade out of its
normal path.
Using the Diamond Blade
If you have purchased a saw with a diamond blade or are installing a diamond blade for use on your saw, please follow the
instructions outlined below for its proper use. Your saw must be converted for wet sawing before use.
1) Before sawing with a diamond blade, check to make sure the coolant reservoir, coolant hose holder and drain hose are
installed on the saw (see steps above).
2) Make sure that the coolant flow adjustment screw on the back of the reservoir is closed shut and then fill the reservoir with
3) Plug the saw into a grounded electrical outlet.
4) Make sure you have proper eye protection on before operating the saw.
5) Turn on the saw. The black control knob is located on the left side of the saw. Please note the saw has a variable speed motor.
You need to turn the knob slowly until you reach your desired sawing speed. It is not necessary to run your saw at full speed to
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water. You can fill the reservoir with plain water or add a capfull of Inland Diamond Coolant (stock no. 50011).

Using the WoodCut™ or MetalCut™ Blade
If you have purchased a saw with a WoodCut™ blade or are installing a WoodCut™ or MetalCut™ blade onto your saw, follow
the instructions outlined here for proper use.
1) If your saw was set up for wet sawing using a diamond blade, make sure the flow adjustment screw that controls the water drip
rate is completely turned off. Drain the water coolant reservoir. Remove the drain hose and dry out the interior of the saw.
2) Install the blade with the teeth pointing downward. Refer to installing the blade on page 3.
3) Plug the saw into a grounded outlet.
4) Wear safety eye protection while operating the saw.
5) Turn the saw on. The black control knob is on the left of the saw. Please note that the saw has a variable speed motor. When
turning the saw on, turn the speed up slowly to your desired sawing speed. It is not necessary to run the saw at full speed to
cut. In fact, running the saw at full speed on a continual basis will cause extra stress on the blade and does not increase its
cutting ability.
6) With the saw now running, place a scrap piece of material flat on the work table in front of the blade. Using light pressure at
first, slowly guide the material into the blade. It is important not to force material into the blade. Allow the blade to do the work.
As you get the right "feel", the blade will seem to pull the material into it.
7) Pushing too hard will not increase cutting speed. It will actually slow it down. Use the speed control to adjust sawing speed to
the material being cut and intricacy involved. For tight inside curves and intricate work, operate at a slower speed to maintain
control and not twist the blade.
8) If the blade seems limp, loose or slips on the wheels as you saw, adjust the blade tension or tracking as outlined on page 3 and
check the BladeSert™ for wear, replace as needed.
Sawing Tips For All Blades
Sawing effectively is an acquired skill. Just remember to let the blade do the work. Be aware that sawing with a diamond blade
is quite different than sawing with toothed blades. The diamond in the blade is actually wearing away the material being cut rather
than ripping fibers like a wood blade.
1) Wear safety eye protection while operating your saw.
2) Never leave the saw running when not in use. The blade will last longer.
3) Guide the material straight into the blade. Never push or force the cutting action.
4) Use lighter pressure and slower speeds when starting a cut and then increase speed to the desired cutting level.
5) Never twist or bend the blade.
6) Slower speeds and lighter pressure are recommended for intricate cuts, tight curves, when completing a cut or when backing
out of a cut.
7) If a dry powder appears on the cutting surface or in the air when wet sawing with the diamond blade, more coolant (water) is
needed. Check the reservoir level first. If there is plenty of coolant, increase the drip rate by slowly turning the coolant adjust-
ment screw on reservoir.
8) If excess coolant (water) is spraying off the blade or coolant puddles on the work surface when wet sawing, check the drip rate.
You may also want to install the leather wiper to help control excess water on the blade. (See page 4 for leather wiper
instructions)
9) You can use the WoodCut™ or MetalCut™ blade “wet” when sawing plastics and fiberglass to reduce heat and melting.
10) Keep out of the reach of children.
11) Turn off and unplug your saw when not in use.
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achieve maximum cutting ability. In fact running the saw at full speed on a continual basis cases extra stress on the blade and
does not increase its cutting ability.
6) Adjust the flow of coolant onto the blade by slowly turning the coolant flow adjustment screw. Coolant flow rate should be about
one drop of coolant every 4-5 seconds. Water should not flow excessively. Increase the water flow rate ONLYif a dry powder
forms on the tip of the material being sawed.
7) With the saw now running, place a scrap piece of material flat on the work table in front of the blade. Using light pressure, guide
the material into the blade. It is important not to force or push material into the diamond blade . Once you have the right "feel",
the blade will seem like it is pulling material into it. Pushing into the blade will not increase cutting speed and is more likely to
bog it down. Use the speed control to adjust the sawing speed to the material being cut and intricacy involved. The tighter the
cut, the slower the speed needed to maintain control and not twist the blade.
8) Your blade will last longer if you do not let the motor run idly. The continuous bending and unbending that the metal experi-
ences as it moves over the wheels causes the blade to work harden and become brittle over time. Aproperly used blade will
often fail from this work hardening before the diamonds wear out. To maximize the value of your blade, make sure you are
using the diamonds every time you make that metal bend and unbend.
9) Shut off the coolant flow after use. Frequently check the reservoir level while sawing and fill as needed.

Maintenance
Maintenance to your saw is minimal but important to prolonging the life and performance of the machine.
1) Saw Frame: The main components of your saw are virtually maintenance free. Periodically clean the interior of your saw.
Either rinse clean with water or wood and metal cutting residues can be vacuumed out.
2) The Motor: The unit is sealed and requires no internal maintenance. Make sure to keep the entire unit clean and dry.
3) Upper Drive Wheel: The upper drive wheel needle bearing should be oiled about every 10 hours of running time. Do this by
first emptying the coolant reservoir if need be. Tilt the saw backward at a 45° angle. Place 4 to 6 drops of general purpose oil
(not WD-40™) into the bearing area.
4) BladeSert™ Blade Guide: The BladeSert™ will wear with saw use. The slot that the blade passes
through will widen over time. Using a worn BladeSert™ allows for excess play in the blade and the
blade becomes more likely to break. How fast this happens will depend on use and your sawing
style. You should check the BladeSert™ for wear each time you use the saw. Immediately replace
the BladeSert™ when it begins to show signs of widening and wear. You can use the "X" behind
the slot as a wear guide. When the slot has worn out beyond the reach of the legs of the "X"
(enhanced detail image) it is time to replace the BladeSert. It is no longer providing proper support for your blade. The "X" also
serves as reminder not to deflect the blade more than this amount in either direction.
5) Leather Wiper: The wiper does wear as the blade brushes against it. As the end wears, move the wiper back up against the
blade, referring to section on page 4 for proper placement.
6) Work Table: The work table may be either metal or plastic, depending on the year and model you purchased. Periodically wipe
down or rinse the table to remove accumulated cutting residue.
7) Large Drain Hose: Periodically remove the hose and rinse it to remove cutting residue and keep it free flowing.
Service
Questions about your saw can be answered by calling Inland Customer Service at 1-800-521-8428 Monday through Friday,
Replacement Parts
Part Name Inland Part No. Part Name Inland Part No.
Leather Wiper 90014 Work Table- Plastic 90013
Accessories
TM
TM
6
Document No. 3000/QF/607
Rev No. 6
Stock No. 68861555
Inland Craft Products
32052 Edward Drive
Madison Heights MI 48071
www.inlandcraft.com
WoodCut™ Blade 90001 MetalCut™ Blade 90003
Blade Drip Guide 90016 DiamondCut Blade™ 90007
9:00 am to 5:00 PM EST, by visiting the Inland web site at www.inlandcraft.com, or emailing Customer Service at
[e-mail].
BladeSert™ 90022 Work Table -Aluminum 90023
DiamondCoolant :Use in the water reservoir to increase diamond blade life. Inland No. 50011
MagnaLight : Acombination magnifying glass and work light that makes all your work easier to see. Inland No. 76020