Northern Industrial Tools 155793 User manual

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Thank youvery muchfor choosinga NORTHERNTOOL+ EQUIPMENTCO., INC.Product! Forfuture
reference, pleasecomplete theowner's recordbelow:
Model: _______________ Purchase Date:_______________
Save thereceipt, warrantyand theseinstructions. Itis importantthat youread theentire manualto become
familiar withthis productbefore youbegin usingit.
This machineis designedfor certainapplications only. NorthernTool +Equipment cannotbe responsiblefor
issues arisingfrom modification.We stronglyrecommend thismachine isnot modifiedand/or usedfor any
application otherthan thatfor whichit wasdesigned. Ifyou haveany questionsrelative toa particular
application, DONOT usethe machineuntil youhave firstcontacted NorthernTool +Equipment todetermine if
it canor shouldbe performedon theproduct.
For technicalquestions pleasecall 1-800-222-5381.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
1.Speciallydesigned horizontaland verticalband saw.
2.Offersfour speedsfor cuttingmetal, plasticor wood.
3.Lownoise whileoperating.
Shipping ContainerContents
GENERAL SAFETYRULES
WARNING:Read andunderstand allinstructions. Failure tofollow allinstructions listedbelow may
result inelectric shock,fire and/orserious injury.
WARNING:The warnings,cautions, andinstructions discussedin thisinstruction manualcannot
cover allpossible conditionsor situationsthat couldoccur.It mustbe understoodby theoperator that
common senseand cautionare factorswhich cannotbe builtinto thisproduct, butmust besupplied bythe
operator.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
l Keep workarea clean,free ofclutter andwell lit.Cluttered anddark workareas cancause accidents.
l Do notuse yourband sawwhere thereis arisk ofcausing afire oran explosion;e.g. inthe presence
of flammableliquids, gasses,or dust.Power toolscreate sparks,which mayignite thedust orfumes.
l Keep childrenand bystandersaway whileoperating aband saw. Distractionscan causeyou tolose
control, sovisitors shouldremain ata safedistance fromthe workarea.
l Be alertof yoursurroundings. Using bandsaws inconfined workareas mayput youdangerously close
to cuttingtools androtating parts.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
l WARNING!Always checkto ensurethe powersupply correspondsto thevoltage onthe ratingplate.
l Do notabuse thecord. Never pulltool cordsfrom thereceptacle. Keeppower cordsaway fromheat, oil,
sharp edgesor movingparts. Replacedamaged cordsimmediately.Damaged cordsmay causea fireand
increase therisk ofelectric shock.
l Grounded toolsmust beplugged intoan outletproperly installedand groundedin accordancewith all
codes andordinances. Neverremove thegrounding prongor modifythe plugin anyway.Do notuse any
Adapterplugs. Thisunit isequipped witha 3-prong(grounded) plugfor yourprotection againstshock
Motor
Blade size
Blade speed
Angular Cut
o
45
o
90
Circular
Rectangular
Circular
Rectangular
1.5HP(1100W),115V/230V,60Hz
3/4" x 0.032"x 93"
80, 130, 180,235 FPM
Maximum Capacity
5"
4-3/4" x 4-7/8"
7"
7" x 12"
Saw
Wheel axis
Wheel
Split pin
Material stop bar
Material stop
Belt cover
Vertical cuttingplate
1
2
4
4
1
1
1
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hazards andshould beplugged directlyinto aproperly grounded3-prong receptacle.Check witha
qualified electricianif youare indoubt asto whetherthe outletis properlygrounded.
l Extension CordUse.
A.Use only'Listed' extensioncords. Ifused outdoors,they mustbe marked“For OutdoorUse.” Those
cords having3-prong groundingtype plugsand matingreceptacles areto beused withgrounded tools.
B. Replace damagedor worncords immediately.
C. Check thename platerating ofyour tool.Use ofimproper sizeor gaugeof extensioncord maycause
unsafe orinefficient operationof yourtool. Besure yourextension cordis ratedto allowsufficient
current flowto themotor.For theproper wiregauge foryour tool,see chart.
CHART FORMINIMUM WIRESIZE OFEXTENSION CORD:
If indoubt, uselarger cord.
Be sureto checkvoltage requirementsof thetool toyour incomingpower source.
l Do notexpose power toolsto rainor wetconditions. Waterentering apower toolwill increasethe riskof
electric shock.
l Do notlet yourfingers touch theterminals ofplug wheninstalling toor removingfrom theoutlet.
l Ground faultcircuit interrupters.If workarea isnot equippedwith apermanently installedGround Fault
Circuit Interrupteroutlet (GFCI),use aplug-in GFCIbetween powertool orextension cordand power
receptacle.
l Avoid bodycontact with groundedsurfaces suchas pipes,radiators, ranges,and refrigerators.There is
an increaserisk ofelectric shockif yourbody isgrounded.
PERSONAL SAFETY
l Stay alert,watch whatyou aredoing anduse commonsense whenoperating apower tool.Do notuse a
power toolwhile youare tiredor underthe influenceof drugs,alcohol ormedication.Amoment of
inattention whileoperating powertools mayresult inserious personalinjury.
l Dress properly. Do notwear looseclothing, danglingobjects, orjewelry.Keep yourhair,clothing and
gloves awayfrom movingparts. Looseclothes, jewelryor longhair canbe caughtin movingparts.Air
vents oftencover movingparts andshould beavoided.
l Use safetyapparel andequipment. Use safetygoggles orsafety glasseswith sideshields whichcomply
with currentnational standards,or whenneeded, aface shield.Use asdust maskin dustywork conditions.
This appliesto allpersons inthe workarea.Also usenon-skid safetyshoes, hardhat,gloves, dust
Collection systems,and hearingprotection whenappropriate.
l Avoid accidentalstarting. Ensure theswitch isin theoff positionbefore pluggingtool intopower outlet.
In theevent ofa powerfailure, whilea toolis beingused, turnthe switchoff toprevent surprisestarting
when poweris restored.
l Do notoverreach. Keep properfooting andbalance atall times.
l Be especiallycareful tokeep fingersand handsout ofpath ofblade when usingband sawin avertical
position.
l Remove adjustingkeys orwrenches before connectingto thepower supplyor turningon thetool.A
wrench orkey thatis leftattached toa rotatingpart ofthe toolmay resultin personalinjury.
TOOL USEAND CARE
l Do notforce thetool. Band sawsdo abetter andsafer jobwhen usedin themanner forwhich theyare
designed. Planyour work,and usethe correcttool forthe job.
l Never usea toolwith amalfunctioning switch.Anyband sawthat cannotbe controlledwith theswitch is
dangerous andmust berepaired byan authorizedservice representativebefore using.
l Disconnect powerfrom bandsaw andplace theswitch inthe lockedor offposition beforeservicing,
adjusting, installingaccessories orattachments, orstoring. Suchpreventive safetymeasures reducethe
risk ofstarting thepower toolaccidentally.
l Secure workwith clampsor avise insteadof yourhand tohold workwhen practical.This safety
precaution allowsfor propertool operationusing bothhands.
l Store idleband saw.When notin use,store theband sawin adry,secure placeout ofthe reachof
children. Inspecttools forgood workingcondition priorto storageand beforere-use.
l Use onlyaccessories thatare recommendedby themanufacturer foryour model.Accessoriesthat may
be suitablefor onetool maycreate arisk ofinjury whenused onanother tool.
l Never standon bandsaw.Serious injurycould occurif theband sawis tippedor ifthe cuttingblade is
accidentally contacted.
l Keep guardsin placeand inworking order.
(NOT RECOMMENDED)
Nameplate AMPS Cord Length
0-6
6-10
10-12
12-16
25' 50' 100' 150'
18 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
16 AWG
12 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
14 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
12 AWG
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l Before operatingthe bandsaw EACHTIME, checkfor alignmentof movingparts; bindingof moving
parts, breakageof parts,mounting andany otherconditions thatmay affectits operation.Aguard orother
Part thatis damagedshould beproperly repairedor replaced.
l Never leavesaw running unattended.
l When movingthe saw,ALWAYShave thehead loweredto thehorizontal position.
IMPORTANT:
Coolant pumpmotor voltagemust alwaysbe thesame asmachine motorvoltage.
l Saw BaseAssembly
l Toolsrequired forassembly
1.#2cross pointscrewdriver
2.Pliers
l Unpacking andclean-up
1.Uncratethe saw. Inspectit forshipping damage.If anydamage hasoccurred, contactNorthern Tool at1-
800-222-5381.
2.Unboltthe sawfrom theskid andplace iton alevel surface.
3.Cleanrust protectedsurfaces withkerosene, dieseloil, ora mildsolvent. Donot usecellulose based
solvents suchas paintthinner orlacquer thinner. Thesewill damagepainted surfaces.
1.Placeblocking underthe endsof thesaw baseto allowwheel installation.
Caution: Makesure sawis steadywhile temporarilysupported.
2.Slidewheel axlesthrough holesin base.
3.Slidewheel ontoaxles andfasten withpins. Bendpins tohold inplace.
4.Slidematerial stoprod (#74)into baseand secureby tightening
hex.hd screw(#71). Slidematerial stopblock(#73) ontorod and
tighten thumbscrew (#72).
5.Slideblade backcover(#128) overpulley assembliesand fastenwith
plum screw(#130)andwasher (#130-1).
6.Closebelt coverand securewith lockknob (#131).
7.Removetransportation strapand keepfor lateruse shouldthe sawbe
Moved anydistance.
Verticalcutting plateassembly
Note: thesesteps areonly necessaryif usingthe bandsaw inthe vertical
Mode.
WARNING:Disconnect bandsaw fromthe powersource before
making anyrepairs oradjustments.
1.Raisethe armto thevertical positionand lockin placeby turningthe
hydraulic cylindervalve tothe offposition.
2.Removetwo screws(A, Fig.3) andthe deflectorplate (B).
3.Guideblade throughslot intable andfasten withtwo screws.SeeFig. 4.
Fig.3
Fig.4
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Coolant tankpreparation
Use ofa water-solublecoolant willincrease cuttingefficiency and
prolong bladelife. Donot useblack cuttingoil asa substitute.Change
coolant oftenand followmanufacturer's instructionsas toits usesand
precautions.
1.Turnoff anddisconnect machinefrom itspower source.
2.Removecoolant returnhose fromtank cover.
3.Slidetank outof sawbase andcarefully removelid containingcoolant
pump.
4.Filltank toapproximately 80%of capacity.
5.Placelid backonto tankand placetank assemblyback intobase.
6.Replacereturn hoseback intohole intank lid.
Electric Box
A.PartNo.A-Emergency stopswitch (EMS).It stopsall electricmotors,
including coolantpump.
B.PartNo. B-Startswitch.
C.PartNo. C-Stopswitch.
There isa relayinside theelectric box.When machineis overloadedand
the currentis toohigh, therelay willswitch offautomatically.It cutsoff all
electrics andmachine stops.To reset,open theelectric boxand findthe
switch (awhite button).Resetting thiswhite buttonwill restoreelectrical
power.If thismachine overloadsfrequently,adjust thesetting ofcurrent
higher.
Adjusting bladesquare totable
1.Turnoff anddisconnect machinefrom itspower source.
2.Placemachinist's squareon tablenext toblade aspictured inFig. 6.
3.Checkto seethat theblade makescontact withsquare alongthe entire
width ofthe blade.
4.Ifadjustment isnecessary,loosen bolts(A, Fig.6) androtate blade
guide assembliesslightly inthe samedirection untilblade makes
contact withthe squarealong itsentire width.
5.Tightenbolts (A).
6.Connectmachine tothe powersource.
Note: If adjustmentto squareblade totable isnecessary,check blade
adjustments again.
Adjusting bladesquare tovise
1.Disconnectmachine fromthe powersource.
2.Placea machinist'ssquare aspictured infigure 7.Squareshould lie
along entirelength ofvise andblade withouta gap.
3.Ifadjustment isnecessary,loosen boltsholding visethat
square linesup properly. Tighten bolts.
4.Connectmachine tothe powersource.
Adjusting bladeguides
1.Turnoff anddisconnect machinefrom itspower source.
2.Loosenknob (A.Fig. 8)and bolt(B). Slideblade guideassemblies as
close aspossible tothe materialwithout interferingwith thecut.
3.Tightenknob (A)and bolt(B) andconnect machineto the
power source.
Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.7
Fig.8
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