Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2
Contact Info.................................................... 2
Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2
Identification ................................................... 3
Controls & Components ................................. 4
Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 6
SECTION 1: SAFETY ....................................... 8
Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 8
Additional Safety for Bandsaws ................... 10
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ...................... 11
SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 13
Unpacking .................................................... 13
Needed for Setup ......................................... 13
Inventory ...................................................... 14
Hardware Recognition Chart ....................... 15
Site Considerations ...................................... 16
Assembly ..................................................... 16
Dust Collection ............................................. 19
Adjustment Overview ................................... 19
Initial Blade Tracking ................................... 20
Test Run ...................................................... 21
Tensioning Blade ......................................... 22
Adjusting Blade Support Bearings ............... 24
Adjusting Blade Guide Bearings .................. 25
Aligning Table .............................................. 27
Aligning Fence ............................................. 28
Calibrating Miter Gauge ............................... 29
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 30
Operation Overview ..................................... 30
Basic Functions of a Bandsaw .................... 31
Workpiece Inspection................................... 31
Setting Upper Blade Guide Height .............. 32
Tilting Table ................................................. 32
Choosing Blades .......................................... 34
Blade Selection Chart .................................. 37
Blade Care & Break-In ................................. 38
Blade Breakage ........................................... 38
Removing/Installing Blade ........................... 39
Changing Blade Speed ................................ 40
Ripping ......................................................... 41
Crosscutting ................................................. 41
Resawing ..................................................... 42
Cutting Curves ............................................. 42
Stacked Cuts................................................ 43
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................... 44
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ......................... 47
SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 48
Troubleshooting ........................................... 48
Checking/Adjusting Belt Tension ................. 51
Replacing Belt .............................................. 52
Aligning Wheels ........................................... 53
Blade Lead ................................................... 56
Adjusting Wheel Brush ................................ 57
SECTION 8: WIRING ...................................... 58
Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 58
Wiring Diagram ............................................ 59
Electrical Components ................................. 60
SECTION 9: PARTS ....................................... 61
Main ............................................................. 61
Labels & Cosmetics ..................................... 64
Summary of Contents for G0948
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