12
BAND SAW BLADES
Using the diamond blade
A coolant, such as water, is required with
use of the diamond band saw blade.
All water parts listed on pages 10 and 11
must be in use with this diamond blade.
1
Fill reservoir with clean water, put
on safety goggles (not included),
then plug the DB-100 into a grounded
electrical outlet.
2
Turn on water coolant using the
water control valve. Adjust the
coolant flow using the water control
valve as needed. Coolant flow rate
should be about one drop of coolant
every 4-5 seconds.
Water should not
flow excessively.
Increase the water flow
rate ONLY if a dry powder forms on the
material you are sawing.
3
Turn on the saw using the power
knob located on the left side of
the saw. The DB-100 is variable speed,
delivering speeds up to 3,400 rpm. Turn
the power knob slowly until you reach
your desired sawing speed.
It is not
necessary to run your saw at full
speed to achieve maximum cutting
ability. Running at full speed on a
continual basis adds extra stress on
the blade and does not increase its
cutting ability.
4
With the saw running, place your
cutting material on the work table
in front of the blade. Using light pressure,
guide the piece into the blade.
DO NOT
force anything into the diamond
blade.
Once you have the right feel, the
blade will seem like it is pulling material
into it. Forcefully pushing into the blade
will not increase cutting speed and will
bog it down. Use the power knob to
adjust 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.
5
The blade lasts longer if you do not
run the motor idly. The continuous
bending and unbending of the metal as it
moves over the wheels causes the blade
to work harden and becomes brittle over
time. A properly used blade will often
fail from this work hardening before the
diamonds wear out. To maximize the
value of your blade, make sure to use
the diamonds every time you make that
metal bend and unbend.
6
Shut off the coolant flow after use.
Frequently check the reservoir level
while sawing and fill as needed.
Maintenance to your saw is minimal
but important to prolonging the life and
performance of the machine.
The DB-100 band saw is available with three different types of band saw blades; the
diamond band saw blade, band saw blade for wood, and band saw blade for metal.
Depending on the DB-100 model you purchased, you should have received at least
one of these band saw blades, or all three. Follow the instructions below and on page
13 for proper use of these blades and final assembly of the DB-100.
