12" WOOD / METAL BAND SAW
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1. 12 Support Bearings Adjustment 12 Table 13 Table Tilt 14 speed Change Settings 14 Blade 6 15 Tensioning the 16 Work piece Inspection Wood 16 Work piece Inspection Metal 17 Operations 18 RIPPING 18 Crosscutting p8 Hesawing2. 18 Cutting Curves 18 Maintenance 19 Cleaning and Lubrication 19 Drive Belt 19 Stand Parts Diagram amp Parts List 21 22 Band Saw Diagram amp Parts List 23 24 Blade Guides amp Table Parts Diagram Parts List 25 26 Drive Parts Diagram amp Parts List 2 28 Gearbox Parts Diagram amp Parts List 29 30 Warranty 31 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS read and understand the user manual before operating the machine CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specific power source ALWAYS wear safety glasses respirators hearing protection and safety shoes when operating your machine DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating your machine A SAFE ENVIRONMENT is important Keep th
3. having 3 prongs to fit a 3 prong grounded receptacle as shown in figure 3 Do not remove the grounding prong to fit it into a 2 pronged outlet 110 Volt Grounded Outlet Gr unding Pin Figure 1 110 volts outlet for CX115 WAHRNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CX115 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords If it is necessary to use an extension cord make sure the extension cord does not exceed 50 feet in length and the cord is 14 gauge to prevent motor damage Ge S2 CRRFTEX 7 STAND ASSEMBLY To assemble the CX115 wood metal band saw follow the instructions given below Attach the upper long brackets to the two stand legs and using carriage bolts washers and nuts provided Finger tighten the bolts for now See figure 2 Upper Long Bracket Figure 2 Attaching upper long bracket to the legs Attach the lower long brackets to the leg assemblies by finger tightening the carriage bolts washers and nuts provided See figure 3 Lower Long Bracket legs Attach the leg assemblies with the two lower and two upper short brackets using carriage bolts washers and nuts provi
4. conditions TO TEST RUN THE MACHINE Remove all the tools used for assembling the machine components Walk around the machine ensure all nuts bolts and screws are tightened and the machine is properly assembled Connect the cord to the power source and turn the machine ON During the test run if there is any unusual noise coming from the machine or the machine vibrates excessively turn OFF the power switch immediately and disconnect the cord from the power source Investigate if you can find out the problem with your machine Turn the machine OFF Remove the locking key from the ON OFF switch and try to turn the on the machine The machine should not turn on If the machine turns on with the locking key removed turn it off immediately and disconnect the cord from the power source The ON OFF switch on the machine should be fixed before operating the band Saw If the machine does not run with the locking key removed it means the ON OFF switch is working properly 91 e T 31 ORTA 11 DUST COLLECTION The CX115 features a 4 diameter dust port to collect to a dust collector When using a dust collector use the proper sized hose and make sure all the connections are sealed tightly It is recommended to use a proper sized dust collector with the CX115 to ensure adequate dust collection Figure 12 Dust port WARNING The sawdust produced by the band saw can go into your lungs and cause
5. lt gt CRRFTEX a CH LT CX115 12 WOOD METAL BAND SAW USER MANUAL COPYRIGHT 2015 BY CRAFTEX INDUSTRIES INC rz warren CONSENT oF CRAFTER INDUSTRIES IC lt Version 1 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions 3 Specific Safety Instructions 4 aa D Physical Features En 6 Un packing 7 EEN 7 Proper Grounding 7 Stand Assembly 9 Table 9 Crank Handle 9 Blade Tensioning Wheel 9 Klee 9 Blade Tracking Adjustment 10 ON OFF Switch 10 651 11 Dust Collection
6. on the pulleys Once the belt is properly seated on the pulleys tension the belt by turning the crank handle counter clockwise oet the gearbox lever in the high or low position shown in figure 19 for the required speed Open the cabinet door and turn the wheel slowly by hand and simultaneously shift the lever until the gears mesh completely BLADE REPLACEMENT The CX115 comes with a general purpose saw blade The blade gets dull with use and will need to be replaced WARNING Disconnect the cord from the power source before installing removing any parts or servicing Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury TO CHANGE THE SAW BLADE Make sure the switch is in the OFF position the cord is disconnected from the power source Loosen the lock knob on the rip fence and remove the rip fence Open the upper and lower cabinet doors by loosening the locking knobs on the doors Loosen the blade tension by turning the blade tensioning wheel on the top part of the band saw counter clockwise until the saw blade tension is loose See figure 21 Blade W Tensioning Figure 21 Blade tensioning Knob Wear you protective gloves and remove the saw blade from the upper and lower wheels and slide it out through the slot on the table Take the new saw blade and slide it through the slot on the table and install it onto the upper and lower wheels making sure that the blade teeth are pointing downward
7. serious health problems Make sure the band saw is connected to a dust collection system while operating it SUPPORT BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT The guide bearings beside and thrust bearing behind the blade support the blade to move in a straight line during cutting operation Properly adjusted support bearings play an important role in getting accurate cuts TO ADJUST THE UPPER SUPPORT BEARINGS Loosen the lock nut shown in figure 13 and move the guide carrier until the guide bearings are approximately 1 32 behind the gullets of the saw blade Re tighten the lock nut Loosen the locking screws on the bearings and turn the micro adjustment knobs and position the guide bearings approximately 0 02 thickness of a sheet of paper from the saw blade Make sure not to position the guide bearings too close to the blade See figure 14 a Lock Nut Locking Ji 4 Screw Wen pr Micro Adjustment Knob Figure 13 Adjusting the guide bearings Once the guide bearings are at the correct distance from the saw blade re tighten the locking screws on the guide bearings Adjust the thrust bearing behind the saw blade by loosening the locking screw on the thrust bearing and turning the micro adjustment knob until the thrust bearing is approximately 1 64 behind the saw blade See figure 14 Micro Adjustment Locking Figure 14 Adjusting the thrust bearing Once the correct adjustment is reached loc
8. 3BMI 40 Retaining ring 9 690422 Ball bearing 10 Tube 11 20x35mm Rubber seal 12 6x6x 22mm Key 13 Stationary jaw tube 14 Bearing 40 Rubber Gasket 15 3AMI 50 Retaining ring 41 3AMI 17 Retaining ring 16 Stud 42 Bushing 17 3BMI 72 Retaining ring 43 620322 Ball bearing 18 50x 72mm Rubber seal 44 Gearbox 19 3AMI 20 Retaining ring 45 Fill plug 20 5 5 25 Key 46 Gear shaft 21 Transmission shaft 47 7x7x 16mm Key 22 Sliding jaw 48 Gear 23 Lock washer 49 Retaining ring 24 Set plate 50 690322 ball bearing 25 O Ring 16mm 26 6 1 0x 12mm Pan head screw Gearbox Assy Ref Nos 8 50 A Operator s manual CRRFTEX lt P 13 41 WARRANTY CRAFTEX 3 YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where applicable This warranty covers three years for parts and 90 days for labour unless specified otherwise to the original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from misuse abuse improper installation or assembly negligence accidents repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance Proof of purchase is necessary All warranty claims are subject to inspection of such products or part thereof and Craftex reserves the right to inspect any returned item before a refund or replacement may be issued This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades b
9. HE KNOB ANTI CLOCKWISE If the blade moves towards the back edge of the wheel It makes the top of the wheel to tilt to the front and moves the blade towards the center When you have adjusted the blade tracking retighten the lock nut ON OFF SWITCH The ON Off switch is located on the left front of the saw column to turn saw ON pull the switch to the up position To turn the saw OFF push the switch to the down position The ON OFF switch on the CX115 features a removable locking key which prevents from unauthorized use when removed Simply remove the locking key from the switch and the machine will not turn on Locking Key Figure 11 ON OFF switch with the removable locking key TEST RUN Once you have assembled your machine completely it is then time for a test run to make sure that the machine works properly and is ready for operation HEAD THE MANUAL Before starting the band saw make sure that you have read and understood the manual and you are familiar with the functions and safety features on this machine Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury WARNING This machine can perform many types of operations which are beyond the scope of this manual and are very dangerous if performed incorrectly The safety instructions given in this manual can not be complete because the environment in every shop is different Always consider Safety first as it applies to your individual working
10. ITU FEATURES MODEL CX115 12 WOOD METAL BAND SAW As part of the growing line of Craftex CX Series we are proud to offer the CX115 a 12 Wood Metal Band Saw By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction The CX115 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to MOIO E 3 4 110 V Single Phase Switch ee ON OFF Switch Ii 80 180 1300 amp 3 000 FPM Cast Iron Table Size 15 x 15 b 0 Left amp 45 Right Wheel 12 3 8 1 8 1 2 aM 89 3 4 Maximum Depth of Cut 7 Maximum Depth of Cut at 45 4 M Depth Bak lt 12 Dust Collection 4 Sealed and Permanently Lubricated Computer Balanced Cast Iron Wheels Yes Powder Coated Yes Overall Dimension eaaa 31 Width x 23 Length x 65 Height Approximate Weight 189 lbs w Wananty EE 3 Years Country of Taiwan CRRFTEX TIS 5 CX115 12 W
11. OOD METAL BAND SAW PHYSICAL FEATURES Blade Trackin Blade Tension Hand Wheel Upper Cabinet Lock Knob Cabinet Rip Fence i ae Upper Blade ON OFF Switch Rip Fence Lock Knob Lower Cabinet UNPACKING The machine is properly packaged in a carton for safe transportation When unpacking carefully inspect the carton and ensure that nothing has been damaged during transit While doing the inventory if you can not find any part check if the part is already installed on the machine SETUP The unpainted surface of the table is coated with a rust preventive waxy oil and you will want to remove this before you begin assembly Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage painted surfaces When setting up your machine you will want to find an ideal spot where your band saw will most likely be positioned most of the time Consider your complete work environment before placing your machine in the ideal spot PROPER GROUNDING Grounding provides a path least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock CX115 is for use on a normal 110 volt circuit Make sure that the machine is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug If an adaptor plug is used it must be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle prevent electrical hazards have qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired The band saw should be wired with a plug
12. achine you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your saw in peak performance condition WARNING When installing removing and servicing any part of the machine make sure the power switch is in the off position and the cord is disconnected from the power source Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or death CLEANING AND LUBRICATION The moisture from the wood dust remains on the table surface and can cause rust Protect the un painted cast iron surfaces of the table by cleaning the dust and wiping with a piece of cloth after every use Apply a protective coating after If the table becomes harder to tilt remove the table and apply a few drops of oil on the trunnions DRIVE BELT The drive belt stretches with use and should be re tensioned periodically ensure optimum power transfer from the motor to the blade the drive belt must be in good condition and under proper tension Check the drive belt at least after every 3 months and more often if the band saw is used daily gt e 1 31 v pads 19 TO INSPECT THE DRIVE BELT Turn the power switch off and disconnect the cord from the power source Open the lower cabinet and check the drive belt for cracks or any other kind of damage If the belt is damaged it needs to be replaced TO REPLACE THE DRIVE BELT Turn the blade tensioning hand wheel on the top part of the saw and loosen the tension on the bla
13. any experience in cutting cupped stock do not cut it Failure to follow these instructions might bring personal injuries to the operator or serious damage to the blade WORK PIECE INSPECTION METAL Before cutting a metal work piece inspect it carefully for any defects in the material unuluinjv eze For thin or small metals the work piece should be clamped between larger pieces to hold the work piece tight when fed against the blade 91 19 ves 0cc 801 09 795 961 ut N W INd3 some small work pieces will be damaged if cut on the band saw instead use a shear or nibblers for this work BIM 99 5 901 YOM 10H some round work pieces like cables chains etc which are not stable if not supported with a vise should not be cut using a vertical band saw 19915 OO peads Some hard metals take a longer time when cutting These kinds of metals need a different type of blade and lubrication while cutting ut N IN Nd peeds Tanks cylinders valves that contain gasses or liquids can cause fire explosion or serious personal injury and damage to the machine Aol 5 CL D D 558 1 815 IMPORTANT Avoid cutting tanks cylinders and valves that contain gasses or liquids if possible UINN Nda peeds 0334 SNILLOO 434 1 If you find it really necessary to cut these items always vent and purge the
14. de Loosen the tension on the drive belt by turning the belt tensioning crank handle Uninstall the lower wheel by removing the Socket head bolt lock washer and flat washer securing the wheel to the saw body See figure 22 Figure 22 Uninstalling the lower wheel Carefully slide the lower wheel and at the same time remove the saw blade from this wheel Remove the old drive belt and replace it with a new one Make sure the ribs in the drive belt are seated correctly before reassembling and tensioning the drive belt Reinstall the wheel and secure it by retightening the bolts and washers Install the saw blade onto the lower wheel and make sure to perform blade tracking adjustment before operating the band saw Close the cabinet door STAND PARTS DIAGRAM lt gt CRAFTE SEA STAND PARTS LIST REF NO DESCRIPTION QTY Front beam 2 2 Side beam 2 3 Leg 4 4 Side panel 2 5 Front panel 2 6 8 1 25mm Flange hex nut 32 7 5 16 18 Hex nut 4 8 8 1 25 x 20mm Carriage bolt 32 9 8 1 25mm Flange hex nut 4 10 Foot 4 11 8 1 25 x 40mm Hex head bolt 4 BAND SAW PARTS DIAGRAM JULI EBENE NF ANNE ue Vus dh P K 3 N 6 14 3 G SERIES EA ken tt Cc LKE Ww cX REF NO on Din P BAND SAW PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION Guide plate 5mm Lock washer Plate 8mm Flat washer 5 16 18 Hex nut Tracking knob assy Pinion sha
15. de tensioning screws and tighten it See figure 9 Blade Tensioning Figure 8 Installing blade tensioning wheel RIP FENCE The rip fence on the CX115 is designed to ride in the table slot Position the rip fence on the table and secure it by tightening the knob into the rip fence shown in figure 9 Figure 9 Installing the rip fence To reposition the rip fence simply loosen the knob BLADE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT The blade tracking refers to where blade rides on the upper and lower wheels The blade should always be centered on both wheels Although the blade tracking of this band saw is factory set you should check it again to make sure that the blade is centered on the wheels The blade tracking can be controlled by adjusting the upper wheel tilt knob See figure 10 N S Blade Tracking Adjustment Knob Figure 10 Blade tracking knob and lock nut TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE BLADE TRACKINC Disconnect the machine from the power source and open the upper wheel cover Rotate the upper wheel by hand slowly and watch through the tracking window how the blade rides on the wheel If the blade is not properly aligned and needs to be adjusted loosen the lock nut and turn the blade tracking adjustment knob shown in figure 10 TURN THE KNOB CLOCKWISE If the blade moves towards the front edge of the wheel It makes the top of the wheel to tilt back and moves the blade towards the center TURN T
16. ded See figure 4 Lower Short Brackets Figure 4 Attaching lower and upper short brackets to the legs assemblies Once the stand is assembled tighten all the nuts and bolts fully using a proper size wrench Set the stand upside down and thread the feet with the hex nuts onto the ends of the stand legs and position back the stand up right Adjust the stand height using the nut on the all four feet See figure 5 Nut Foot Leg Figure 5 Installing feet Get the help of an assistant lifting the band Saw up and place it onto the stand Secure it using head hex bolts and nuts provided TABLE ASSEMBLY Remove the stud in the table slot and carefully pass the saw blade through the table slot Position the table onto the upper trunnion and secure it using four hex head bolts and washers shown in figure 6 Do not tighten the bolts completely at this time Figure 6 Installing the table Install the table insert in the center of the table Adjust the table so that the saw blade runs through the center of the table insert When the saw blade is centered secure the table in position by tightening all the hex bolts completely Replace the stud into the table slot CRANK HANDLE Install the crank handle on to the belt tensioning crank arm using a hex nut Crank 7 aa Handle Figure 7 Installing the belt tensioning crank handle BLADE TENSIONING WHEEL Thread the blade tensioning wheel onto the bla
17. e area free of dust dirt and other debris in the immediate vicinity of your machine BE ALERT DO NOT use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgment to safely use your machine Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools Know your power tool be familiar with its operation read through the owner s manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times DISCONNECT the power source when changing blade and or making adjustments NEVER leave a tool unattended while it is in operation NEVER reach over the table when the tool is in operation ALWAYS keep blades knives and bits sharpened and properly aligned ALL OPERATIONS MUST performed with the guards in place to ensure safety ALWAYS use push sticks and feather boards to safely feed your work through the machine ALWAYS make sure that any tools used for adjustments are removed before operating the machine CRRFTEX CIT 3 CX115 12 WOOD METAL BAND SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS INSPECT the blade for any cracked missing teeth before operating the band saw ALWAYS ENSURE that the blade tension is properly set for the type and width of blade installed NEVER place your fingers or hands in the line of cut If you slip your hands or fingers may come into contact with the blade Always use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces DO NOT back the work piece away from the blade w
18. e is tensioned properly you will need to perform the saw blade tracking adjustment before operating the band saw For blade tracking adjustment see page 10 IMPORTANT To prolong the life of your blade loosen the tension on the saw blade when the band saw is not in use for a long period WORKPIECE INSPECTION WOOD Before cutting any wood make sure to inspect the work piece for nails staples small pieces of stone or metal and any other foreign object which is dangerous to come on contact with the blade If the wood contains any of these objects and it comes in contact with the blade the object might fly and hit the operator or seriously damage the blade For safety always inspect your work piece carefully before cutting and wear eye protection some woods with excessive twisting or wrapping are un stable while cutting and are dangerous to cut because during operation the work piece can move un expectedly which can either damage the blade or hurt the operator If the wood is slightly cupped make sure the cupped face of the wood is held against the fence If the bowed side of the work piece is held against the fence the work piece will move while cutting some stock with large knots can damage the blade and wet stock will give a poor result IMPORTANT The information above is just a guideline for you to understand how to cut a work piece with slight cupping If you are not sure and do not have
19. ft Window 5 0 8 x 8mm Pan head screw 5 0 8 x 8mm Hex head bolt Brush assy 6mm Lock washer 6 1 0 x 16mm Socket head bolt Door knob assy 4mm Flat washer 4mm Lock washer 4 0 7 x 8mm Pan head screw 4 0 7 x 12mm Pan head screw Switch Switch plate 5mm Flat washer 5 0 8 x 12mm Pan head screw Line cord Upper door assy Knob Lower door assy 8 1 25mm Hex nut 8 1 25 x 45mm Hex head bolt Guide post knob assy Spring Bushing Support Spacer 15 1 0mm Hex nut 5 0 8 x 8mm Socket head bolt 6 1 0 x 20mm Socket head bolt Spacer 6 1 0mm Hex nut 1 4 Flat washer 1 4 20 Hex nut 6 1 0mm Fiber hex nut 5 0 8 x 8mm Hex head bolt Plastic Guide 6 1 0 x 6mm Set screw lt BLADE GUIDE amp TABLE PARTS DIAGRAM REF NO on Alo d WwW N UJ UJ UJ MM M MM RJ ORD RK h 33 34 BLADE GUIDE amp TABLE PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION Blade guide post Rack 5 0 8 x 18mm Flat head screw Slider 8 1 25 x 25mm Carriage bolt Bolt guide Knob Upper guide assy 8 1 25 x 20mm Carriage bolt 3x 12mm Spring pin 8 1 25 x 10mm Set screw 8mm Flat washer 8 1 25mm Hex nut Upper guide mount Rip fence with knob Table insert Table Table stud Lower blade guard 4 0 7 x 6mm Flat head screw 5 16 18 x 2 Carriage bolt Glide piece Upper trunnion 5 0 8 x 8mm Pan head screw Indicator 8mm Flat washer 8 1 25 x 20mm Hex head bolt 6 1 0x 8mm Set screw 8 1 25mm Flange
20. hile cutting Always turn off the machine if you are backing out a cut ALL GAURDS must be in place while operating the band saw to ensure safety ALWAYS FEED the stock smoothly Do not force or twist the work piece while cutting ALWAYS ENSURE that the band saw blade guard is no more than 1 2 above the stock DO NOT TURN ON the band saw if the blade is in contact with your stock MAKE SURE before making adjustments the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is un plugged from the power source NEVER LEAVE the band saw unattended while it is running DO NOT attempt to remove jammed pieces unless the band saw has come to a complete stop and the power switch has been turned to the OFF position ALWAYS ENSURE that the guide blocks are properly set to prevent blade wander ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN that the bearings are properly adjusted to guide the blade MAINTAIN AND SERVICE your band saw regularly as instructed in the user manual MAKE SURE you have read and understood all the safety instructions in the manual and you are familiar with your band saw before operating the CX115 If you fail to do so serious injury could occur WAHRNING The safety instructions given above can not be complete because the environment in every shop Is different Always consider safety first as it applies to your individual working conditions lt CR FTEX CX115 WOOD METAL BAND SAW lt S
21. its belts cutters chisels punches etceteras Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries accidental or otherwise death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products RETURNS REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS To return repair or replace a Craftex product you must visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showroom or call 1 800 461 BUS Y Craftex is a brand of equipment that is exclusive to Busy Bee Tools For replacement parts directly from Busy Bee Tools for this machine please call 1 800 461 BUSY 2879 and have your credit card and part number handy e All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of purchase Returns must be in an un used condition and shipped in their original packaging a letter explaining your reason for the return Incurred shipping and handling charges are not refundable e Busy Bee will repair or replace the item at our discretion and subject to our inspection e Repaired or replaced items will be returned to you pre paid by our choice of carriers e Busy Bee reserves the right to refuse
22. k the guide adjustment screw TO ADJUST THE LOWER BLADE GUIDES Loosen the lock nut and adjust the blade guide carrier so that the guide bearings are approximately 1 32 behind the gullets of the blade See figure 15 Re tighten the lock nut Guide Bearings with Locking Screws v Dm Figure 1 Adjusting the lower blade guides Loosen the screw on the thrust bearing and turn the micro adjustment knob so that the thrust bearing is 1 64 behind the blade Re tighten the locking screws Loosen the screw on the guide bearings and position the bearings so that the guide bearings are approximately 0 02 away from the blade and re tighten the locking screws See figure 15 TABLE ADJUSTMENT CX115 features a table stop which allows the table to easily come to 90 if the table is tilted To adjust the table stop so that the table sits at 90 you should first make sure the switch is in OFF position and the power cord is unplugged Loosen the lock knob under the table See figure 16 Stop Bolt s NAHH s E weg T ong s I AN Figure 16 Table stop bolt Place a square on the table as shown in figure 17 SawBlade E Figure 17 Squaring table with the blade lt gt CRRFTE zs 13 Loosen the lock nut on the table stop bolt shown in figure 16 and thread the table stop bolt in or out so that the square is touching the table and the b
23. lade with its full length and the table is at a 90 with the blade Once the table is at 90 with the blade re tighten the lock nut on the table stop bolt and the lock knob under the table TABLE TILT SCALE To calibrate the table tilt scale Make sure the table is at 90 to the blade and the blade tensioning and tracking is properly set See Page 10 for Blade Tracking amp page 16 for Blade Tensioning Loosen the screw on the pointer shown in figure 18 Align the tip of the pointer with the 0 mark on the tilt scale and tighten the pointer screw able Tilt Scale Figure 18 Table tilt scale SPEED CHANGE SETTINGS The CX115 features 4 speed settings 80 180 1300 and 3000 FPM High cutting speeds are used on soft materials where less force is required and high rate of material is desired Low cutting speeds are used on hard materials when more force is required WARNING Before attempting any speed changes make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source Failure to do so could in serious injury or damage to the machine TO CHANGE THE SPEED Make sure the switch is OFF and the cord is disconnected from the power source Turn the crank handle shown in figure 19 clockwise to release the tension on the belt Figure 19 Crank handle Position the belt on the pulleys according to figure 20 for the desired speed Figure 20 Belt settings
24. m before cutting uoJ 1589 eJc 1589 sometimes it is not safe to cut magnesium Cutting magnesium with a dull blade can create enough friction to make the small magnesium chips produce fire Avoid cutting magnesium H possible 9916 ssejureis a gt v pads 17 OPERATIONS Before operating the band saw make sure you have performed the following adjustments e Blade tension adjustment e Blade tracking adjustment e Support bearings adjustment e Make sure all the guards in place WARNING The saw dust produced by the band saw can go into your lungs and cause serious health problems Make sure the band saw is connected to a dust collection system while operating it RIPPING Cutting solid wood with the grain cutting down the length of the work piece is called ripping Adjust the fence on the rails according to the width of the cut on the work piece and turn the hand wheel to set the guide post assembly 1 above the work piece Now turn the band saw ON and use a push stick pushing the work piece against the blade WARNING Do not use your fingers to feed narrow work pieces into the blade If you slip your fingers might come close the blade Always use a push stick CROSSCUTTING Cutting solid wood across the grain and in plywood or metal cutting across the width of the work piece is called crosscut
25. nut Lower trunnion 8mm Flat washer W Knob 8 1 25 x 20mm Carriage bolt Lower guide assy DRIVE PARTS DIAGRAM REF NO DRIVE PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION Collar Blade tension knob assy 8 1 25 x 16mm Hex head bolt Frame Motor assy w key Crank handle 1 4 20 Hex nut Crank arm 10mm Flat washer Collar 6 1 0 x 5mm Set screw Tracking assy Motor pulley w set screw Tension pulley assy 8 1 25mm Hex nut 16 2 0mm Hex nut 16mm Lock washer Shaft 6203zz Ball bearing 3BMI 40 Retaining ring Rubber tire Upper blade wheel 8mm Flat washer 8mm Lock washer 8 1 25 x 20mm Socket head bolt Wood cutting blade Lower blade wheel 3AMI 50 Retaining ring Driven pulley Drive belt 3AMI 1 7 Retaining ring Spacer 3AMI 13 Retaining ring 1 4 Lock washer Nut 16mm Flat washer 5 0 8 x 5mm Set screw Belt tension shaft Collar lt GEAR BOX PARTS DIAGRAM lt gt CRAFTE Y sms 29 GEARBOX PARTS LIST REF NO DESCRIPTION QTY REFNO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 81 25 x 30mm Socket head bolt 27 5 0 8 8mm Flat head screw I 2 8 1 2 7 7 mm Hex nut 28 Shift handle 3 Gearbox mounting plate 29 Shaft 4 8mm Flat washer 30 3BMI 30 Retaining ring 5 8 1 25 x 20mm Socket head bolt 3 Gear 6 8125x16mmSocketheadbolt 4 32 Lockhandle 7 O Ring 14mm 33 6 1 0 12mm Hex head bolt 8 Retaining ring 34 5 0 8x 12mm Flat head screw 35 Cover Plate 36 6mm Lock washer 3 Cover 38 Rubber seal 39
26. reimbursement or repairs or replacement if a third party without our prior authorization has carried out repairs to the item e Repairs made by Busy Bee are warranted for 30 days on parts and labour e Any unforeseen repair charges will be reported to you for acceptance prior to making the repairs e The Busy Bee Parts amp Service Departments are fully equipped to do repairs on all products purchased from us with the exception of some products that require the return to their authorized repair depots A Busy Bee representative will provide you with the necessary information to have this done e faster service it is advisable to contact the nearest Busy Bee location for parts availability prior to bringing your product in for repairs 91 e 1 31 SN 3
27. s and towards you at the position where the saw blade passes through the table Close the cabinet doors and reinstall the rip fence Once the blade is installed perform the following adjustments e Blade Tension Adjustment See page 16 e Blade Tracking Adjustment See page 10 e Support Bearings Adjustment See page 12 lt 2 9 15 TENSIONING THE BLADE A properly tensioned blade is very important to get the best performance from any band saw lf the blade is too loose there is a possibility that the blade will slip or drift off the line while in operation and it will be hard to have accuracy in the line of cut If the blade is tensioned too tightly it will be very difficult to make tighter radius cuts and there will be a great possibility of blade breakage When using a wider blade for making straight cuts for re sawing or making wide radius cuts tighter blade tension is recommended while using narrower blades for cutting shorter stock or making tighter radius cuts less blade tension is recommended IMPORTANT The information above is just a guideline for you to understand to set the blade tension according to the cut However understanding the blade tension adjustment comes with practice TO TENSION THE SAW BLADE Once the saw blade is installed on the wheels turn the blade tensioning wheel clockwise to tension the saw blade Reinstall the rip fence Once the blad
28. ting Mark the work piece where you want to start the cut from and make sure the miter gauge is at 90 position on the miter slot Place the work piece on the table so that the marked point is aligned with the blade and hold the work piece against the miter gauge Turn the band saw ON and feed the work piece against the blade RESAWING Cutting a work piece into two or more thinner pieces is called resawing Wider blades give better result when resawing To resaw a work piece make sure that the table is at a 90 with the blade and use a wider blade for better results Adjust the fence according to the width of the cut you want and lock it in position Turn the band saw ON and feed the work piece into the blade using feed paddles until the blade is completely through the work piece CUTTING CURVES For cutting curves always try to use narrower blades When cutting curves feed the stock into the blade and turn it very carefully so that the blade follows the line of cut and make sure the blade does not twist Make relief cuts through the waste part of the work piece which makes the job easier and prevents the blade from twisting WARNING When installing removing and servicing any part of the machine make sure the power switch is in the off position and the cord is disconnected from the power source Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or death MAINTENANCE During the life of your m
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