Klutch 101670 User manual

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Metal Cutting Band Saw
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #101670

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Table of Contents
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4
Packaging Contents..............................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................4
Grounding..............................................................................................................................................6
Extension Cords....................................................................................................................................7
Main Parts of Product...........................................................................................................................8
Assembly Instructions..........................................................................................................................8
Before Each Use....................................................................................................................................9
Operating Instructions........................................................................................................................11
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................14
Parts Diagram......................................................................................................................................15
Parts List..............................................................................................................................................16
Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................................18
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................19

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Intended Use
This Klutch® Benchtop Metal Cutting Band Saw is a compact yet powerful metal cutting band saw
that's easy to move right where you need it.
Packaging Contents
•Metal band saw (1)
•Foot (4)
•Work stop with lock
handle (1)
•Guide rail with hex nut (1)
•Manual (1)
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Motor
120V 60Hz 4.5A S6 40%
Saw blade size
1435x12.7x0.65mm
Saw blade teeth
8/12 teeth per inch
Cutting capacity at circular material
90°127x125mm, 45°80x100mm
Cutting angle adjustment
0-60°
Blade speed
125-260FPM (38-80 m/min)
Important Safety Information
⚠WARNING
•Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
•The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
•Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
•Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
•Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will
be a safer experience and do the job better at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
•Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.

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⚠WARNING
PROP 65
•This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California
to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
•Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
- lead from lead-based paints,
- crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
- arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
•Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
•Handling power cords on corded products may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the state
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after
handling.
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
•Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
•Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated
and contact will cause electrical shock.
•Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the product.
•Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury
and/or property damage if contacted.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use

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the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
•Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety
goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in
dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems,
and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
⚠CAUTION
PRODUCT USE AND CARE
•Do not force the product. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for
which they are designed. Plan your work and use the correct product for the job.
•Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the
product with a damaged part.
•Store the product when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than
the tool itself.
•Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.
Grounding
⚠WARNING
•This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock. This
unit is equipped with an electrical cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.
•DO NOT MODIFY THE PROVIDED PLUG. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

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CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the
grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded.
Grounded Tools: Tools with 3-Prong Plugs
Tools marked with Grounding Required have a 3-wire cord and 3-prong grounding plug. The plug
must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the
risk of electric shock. (See Figure A.)
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding
system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding
system and must never be attached to an electrically live terminal.
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustration.
Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two-Prong Plugs
Tools marked Double Insulated do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation
system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code.
(See Figure B.)
Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following illustration.
Extension Cords
⚠WARNING
•USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and cause
overheating.
•Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect your extension
cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
•Grounded tools require a 3-wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a 2- or 3-
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•As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord.
Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in
loss of power and possible tool damage.
•The smaller the wire’s gauge number, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example, a 14-
gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16-gauge cord. Minimum extension cord wire size is
shown in the following table:
Minimum Wire Size Of Extension Cords
Nameplate AMPS
Cord Length
25'
50'
100'
150'
0-6
18 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
6-10
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
10-12
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
12-16
14 AWG
12 AWG
NOT RECOMMENDED
•When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make sure each cord
contains at least the minimum wire size required.
•If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate amperes and use
the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.
•If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix W-A (Win
Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.
•Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace
a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it.
•Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.
Main Parts of Product
Subassembly
Metal band saw
Work stop with lock handle
Foot (4)
Guide rail with hex nut
Assembly Instructions
⚠WARNING
Read the ENTIRE MANUAL - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: Read all sections of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set-up or use of this product.
1. Slide the four rubber feet onto the base of the saw.

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2. Place the band saw on a workbench or the optional band saw stand item 101740 and secure
with the three bolts.
3. Screw the guide rail to the thread hole on vise base. Tighten the nut to fix it.
4. Attach the work stop to the guide rail. Secure it by tightening the lock handle.
Before Each Use
⚠WARNING
•Make sure the band saw is securely fastened down.
•Make sure all safety guards are installed and positioned correctly.
•Make sure the blade is tensioned appropriately.
Foot
Guide rail
Work stop

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Positioning the work stop
Use the work stop if you have to do several cuts on pieces of the
same length.
1. Loosen the lock handle A and place the work stop at the
desired distance from the blade.
2. Retighten the lock handle.
󱣲󱣳󱣴CAUTION
Make sure that the work stop does not interfere with the downward movement of the blade!
Cutting angle adjustment
The band saw can cut at angles from 0ºto 60º.
1. Loosen the lock handle B.
2. Turn the swivel support until the mark on support
matches desired angle on the scale.
3. Retighten the locking handle.
CAUTION! Make sure the lock handle B has been
tightened before turning on the machine.
󱣲󱣳󱣴CAUTION
Make sure the lock handle B has been tightened before turning on the machine.
Adjusting the blade guide
The sliding blade guide must be adjusted to bring the
guide close to the material. If the adjustment is not
done, it will result in an unclean cut.
1. Loosen the lock handle C.
2. Slide the blade guide to move it closer to the
workpiece.
B
Swivel support
CC
A