Harbor Freight Tools Central Machinery 93762, Owner'S Manual & Safety Instructions

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Page 2: ...symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could resul...

Page 3: ...vier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord 10 WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts Nonslip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 11 ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eyeglasses only have impa...

Page 4: ...unding pin 125 VAc 3 prong plug and Outlet for up to 125 VAc and up to 15 A 7 This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated above in 125 VAc 3 prong plug and Outlet The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated above in 125 VAc 3 prong plug and Outlet 8 The outlet must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with all...

Page 5: ... moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 27 Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines 28 Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 29 Avoid unintentional starting Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool 30 People with p...

Page 6: ...irculation to the hand past hand injuries nervous system disorders diabetes or Raynaud s Disease should not use this tool If you feel any medical or physical symptoms related to vibration such as tingling numbness and white or blue fingers seek medical advice as soon as possible 2 Do not smoke during use Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and fingers increasing the risk of vibration re...

Page 7: ...oad Speed 1700 RPM Blade Speeds 80 FPM 120 FPM 200 FPM Cutting Capacity 4 1 2 Round Stock 4 x 6 Rectangular Stock Throat Depth 4 1 2 Angle Cutting Capacity 0 55 Left Miter Plate on Horizontal Cutting Bed Horizontal Bed 11 1 2 L x 7 1 2 W x 23 1 2 H Vertical Bed 9 5 8 L x 9 1 2 W x 33 1 2 H V Belt Type 0 508 Blade Size 64 1 2 L x 1 2 W x 0 025 Thick 14 TPI 4005911 ...

Page 8: ...ting To Assemble the Stand 1 Insert the Pull Handle 182 into the two mounting holes located in the upper section of one Stand 183 Then secure the Pull Handle to the Stand using two Pins 181 see Figure A 2 Attach one end of the Tool Plate 184 to the upper section of one Stand 183 using two Screws 187 two Flat Washers 186 and two Nuts 185 3 Attach the other end of the Tool Plate 184 to the upper sec...

Page 9: ...see Figure c Screw 61 Spring Washer 60 Figure c To Attach the Stock Stop Assembly 1 When mounted to the Band Saw the adjustable Stock Stop assembly is used to make repetitive cuts of the same length 2 To attach the Stock Stop 162 slide the Shaft 163 into the mounting hole in the Machine Bed 147 and secure the Shaft by tightening the Set Screw 153 see Figure D 3 Slide the Stock Stop onto the Shaft ...

Page 10: ...hen applying pressure with your thumb 4 Re tighten the Bolts to anchor the Motor in place Bolt 70 Motor 82 Bolt 74 Figure G To Adjust the cutting Speed 1 The Band Saw is designed to cut at three different speeds 80 120 and 200 FPM Feet Per Minute depending on the type of material being cut MATERIAL SpEED FpM pULLEy GROOVE SpINDLE MOTOR Tool Steel Stainless Alloy Steels Bearing Bronze 80 LARGE SMAL...

Page 11: ...asher 114 Figure J 4 Remove two Screws 97 and remove the Horizontal Cutting Guard 96 see Figure K Screw 97 Horizontal cutting Guard 96 Figure K 5 Close the Blade Back Cover and secure with the Screw and Flat Washer 6 Guide the Saw Blade through the slot in the Vertical Cutting Table 197 and secure the Vertical Cutting Table in position with the two Screws 97 see Figure L Screw 97 Vertical cutting ...

Page 12: ...ound the Saw Blade and secure in place with the Screws 97 5 Close the Blade Back Cover and secure with the Screw and Flat Washer 6 Remove the Locking Pin 158 and turn the Support Plate 154 counterclockwise until it disengages from the Body Frame 7 Lower the Body Frame to its full horizontal position 8 When storing or moving the Band Saw lock it in the horizontal position by inserting the Locking P...

Page 13: ... Frame in place with the Support Plate 154 and Locking Pin 158 see Figure I on page 11 2 Open the Moveable Vise Plate 146 to accept the workpiece by rotating the Hand Wheel 180 counterclockwise see Figure N 3 Place the workpiece on the Machine Bed 147 If the workpiece is long support the end Moveable Vise plate 146 Hand Wheel 180 Machine Bed 147 Mitering Vise plate 143 Figure N 4 Clamp the workpie...

Page 14: ...ng crooked A Saw Blade replacement will correct this problem whereas Blade Guide Bearings adjustment will not Shaft 93 Outer Blade Guide Bearing 94 Inner Blade Guide Bearing 90 Nut 88 Shaft 91 Saw Blade 83 Blade Guide Bracket Seat 84 Figure Q Lower Blade Guide Assembly 1 If a new Saw Blade does not correct the problem check that the Blade Guide Bracket Seats 84 112 are clear of the Saw Blade 2 The...

Page 15: ...ly when the back of the Blade is just touching the edge of the Upper Blade Wheel flange The back of the Blade should not rub against the flange see Figure R Upper Blade Wheel 41 Blade 83 Wheel Flange Figure R NOTE If adjustment is necessary the Blade Guide Bearings 90 94 103 107 should be completely clear of the Saw Blade 83 see Figure Q on page 14 5 Turn off the Band Saw and loosen the middle Bol...

Page 16: ...Saw will not be used for extended periods To Adjust the Feed Rate Adjust the feed rate of the Body Frame by turning the Feed Handle 129 clockwise to decrease the feed rate or counterclockwise to increase the feed rate see Figure T cAUTION Do not turn the Feed Handle more than one turn at a time Excessive feed pressure can break the Saw Blade Insufficient feed pressure dulls the Saw Blade rapidly F...

Page 17: ...raction and injury 2 Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing the power cord to possible damage The power cord must reach the work area with enough extra length to allow free movement while working 3 Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps not included to prevent movement while working 4 There must not be objects such as u...

Page 18: ...chine vibration Turn off the Band Saw and correct any problems before using 8 Set the workpiece on the Vertical Cutting Table 197 Keep downward pressure on the workpiece throughout the cutting process 9 When cutting a large workpiece make sure its entire length is properly supported If necessary use a roller stand not included with a larger workpiece 10 Allow the Saw Blade to reach full speed befo...

Page 19: ...urn off the Band Saw and correct any problems before using 9 To begin cutting turn the Power Switch 169 to its ON position Remove the Locking Pin and slowly lower the Body Frame until the Saw Blade 83 is just above the workpiece cut line 10 Allow the Saw Blade to reach full speed before feeding the Saw Blade into the workpiece WARNING Keep hands and fingers safely away from the cutting area 11 Slo...

Page 20: ...he Band Saw use only a clean cloth and mild detergent or mild solvent to clean the body of the Saw Do not immerse any electrical part of the machine in any liquids 4 Periodically wear ANSI approved safety goggles and NIOSH approved breathing protection and blow dust out of the motor vents using dry compressed air 5 When the Band Saw is not in use or when transporting the tool Always lower the Body...

Page 21: ...er of teeth required for proper cutting A minimum of 3 teeth should engage the workpiece at all times cAUTION If the teeth of the Saw Blade are so far apart that they straddle the workpiece severe damage to the workpiece and or Saw Blade will result 7 Tighten the tension on the new Saw Blade by turning the Blade Tension Adjusting Knob 8 Close the Blade Back Cover and secure with the Screw and Flat...

Page 22: ...replacement of the Gear Box Cover 17 To change oil in the Gear Box 1 Position the Body Frame 62 in the horizontal position see Figure V on page 18 2 Remove the six Bolts 14 Gear Box Cover 17 and Gear Box Gasket 18 see Figure Ac Gear Box cover 17 Bolt 14 Figure Ac 3 Remove the old oil from inside the Gear Box and replace the oil using 140 weight gear oil The new oil should just come to the edge of ...

Page 23: ...de is too coarse or too fine for workpiece 8 Gear not aligned properly 9 Gears need lubrication 1 Allow machine to work at its own rate 2 Replace Saw Blade 3 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles and NIOSH approved dust mask respirator while blowing dust out of motor using compressed air 4 Eliminate use of extension cord If an extension cord is needed use one with the proper diameter for its length an...

Page 24: ...w See page 16 3 Adjust Guide Bearing to 0 001 greater than maximum thickness including the weld of the Saw See page 14 4 Gradually increase Saw Blade tension until optimal tension has been achieved See page 16 5 Move Blade Guide as close to workpiece as possible 6 Replace Saw Blade See page 20 7 Check Manual for recommended speeds See page 10 8 Adjust Saw Blade tracking See page 15 Blade cuts roug...

Page 25: ...heel 1 58 Socket Head Screw M8x8 1 59 Ring 15 1 60 Flat Washer 4 4 61 Screw M4x6 4 62 Body Frame 1 62 1 Bolt M6x25 1 62 2 Nut 1 63 Bolt M10x30 1 64 Flat Washer 1 65 Screw M6x10 1 66 Spring Washer 6 1 67 Flat Washer 6 1 68 Bolt M12x30 1 69 Motor Plate 1 70 Bolt M8x55 1 71 Nut 1 72 Flat Washer 8 4 72 1 Spring Washer 8 4 73 Bolt M8x20 4 74 Bolt M12x35 1 75 Pulley Cover 1 76 Knob 1 77 Flat Washer 4 1 ...

Page 26: ... Flat Washer 16 1 138 Bolt 1 140 Bolt M8x40 1 141 Flat Washer 8 1 142 Nut 1 142 1 Flat Washer 1 143 Mitering Vise Plate 1 144 Bolt M10x25 1 145 Flat Washer 1 146 Moveable Vise Plate 1 part Description Qty 147 Machine Bed 1 148 Screw M5x8 2 149 Flat Washer 5 2 150 Grommet 1 151 Bolt M12x70 1 152 Nut 1 153 Set Screw M8x15 1 154 Support Plate 1 155 Flat Washer 8 1 156 Bolt M8x16 1 157 Nut 2 158 Locki...

Page 27: ...ERATION MAINTENANcE SETUp Assembly Diagram Record product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts ...

Page 28: ...so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If o...