CX102 22” 5-HP BAND SAW
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1. CRRFTEX 2 CX102 22 5 HP BAND SAW User Manual TE Ex iw lt COPYRIGHT 2010 CRAFTEX INDUSTRIES ie warren consent oF CRAFTEX INDUSTRIES INC TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety nennen 3 CX102 Specific Safety Instructions pp 4 EUMD TE NM 5 SLC 6 EUR 7 Unpacking amp Inventory pp 7 2 a 8 Proper 8 O E O er 9 Blade Tracking Adjustment pp 11 Test 00010 13 OU 13 FOL EN OSS TT 14 Bade Tension ee EASES ES 15 Adjusting the Blade 0 15 Guide Block Bearings Adjustment sss 16 Table Step AdU tment ee el 17 Table Nil Scale 18 Table ANAME seagreen Resse 18 Dm 19 19 Co Planer Adjustment 19 Connecting to Dust 20 Work Piece Inspection 20 Operation ee 21 RIDON ee ee ae 21 GROSS CUTIMG 21 SWING 22 CUTTING ESTRUM 0000000000 22 Table TICS SS ame aan 22 Hemovilig tbe Blade 23 Installing the New 23 NAMIC ING ernennen ee 24 yr m EST 24 Gast OF mussen 252. Ge 2 gt N 2 Un PIN 6 18MM 80 ELECTRICCONTACTOR PLANE 82 PLANE 86 89 SWITCH TABLE 90 BUTTON HEADSCREW5 10MM 94 TERMINALBOX G 99 PLASTIC TUBE CX102 GUIDE POST ASSEMBLY PARTS BREAKDOWN A SE CX102 GUIDE POST ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST REF DESCRIPTION 101 4 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 109 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 REF DESCRIPTION CX102 TABLE PARTS BREAKDOWN 32 CX102 TABLE PARTS LIST REF DESCRIPTION SCREW LOCK KNOB ANGLE ADJUSTMENT PLANE ADJUSTMENT BAR BRACKET TABLE 213 LOCK BLOCK 214 SCALE 20 225 CAP SCREW 1 2 1 2 LOCK NUT 5 16 232 HEX NUT 1 4 233 TAPERED PIN CX102 FENCE ASSEMBLY PARTS BREAKDOWN lt CX102 FENCE ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST REF DESCRIPTION F07 F08 F09 PN F10 PIN F11 SCALE FRONT FENCE RAIL SQUARE NUT 5 16 F19 F31 F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06 F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 F20 F21 F22 F23 F24 F25 F26 F27 F28 F29 F30 F34 F34 F35 F36 V WARRANTY CRAFTEX 3 YEARS LIMITED WARR
3. 1 4 Floor to Table Height 37 Cutting Capacity Throat 21 1 2 Maximum Width of Cut 21 1 2 Maximum Depth of 16 Dust Collection Ports Two 4 Ports Base Dimensions 38 x 19 Blade Length amp Width 171 amp 1 Blade Speed 4900 FPM Bearings ARTT Sealed and Permanently Lubricated Overall 517 42 x 61 x 86 Approximate Weight 425 Kgs SSCRAFTEX CK SERIES CX102 22 BAND SAW PHYSICAL FEATURES Blade Tension One Piece Hand Wheel Construction Control Panel Eye Bolts Blade Tracking Adjustment Knob Miter Gauge Holder Table Tilt Bracket Dust Ports SETUP Before setting up your machine you need to read and understand the instructions given in this manual The unpainted surfaces of this band saw are coated with a rust preventive waxy oil that you will want to remove before you begin assembly Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage the painted surfaces WARNING CX102 is a very heavy machine do not over exert yourself For safe moving method use fork truck or get the help of an assistant or friend Figure 1 Inventory UNPACKING List of Contents Qty The machine is properly
4. SS 25 EDEL TT 25 G de POS ees 25 TODE NG 26 Parts Breakdown amp Parts 14 27 Var 36 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 the 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 DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits hollow chisels 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 router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs 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 BE performed with the guards in place to ensure safety ALWAYS use push sticks and fea
5. 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 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 the practice Look at the blade tension scale located at the back of your band saw The scale shows the ideal blade tension adjustment according to the width of the blade lade Tension Scale E Figure 20 Blade tension scale ADJUSTING THE BLADE TENSION The blade tension on CX102 can be adjusted by turning the hand wheel shown in figure 13 Turning the hand wheel clockwise will tighten the tension on the blade while turning it counter clockwise will loosen the blade tension Blade Tension Wheel Figure 21 Blade tension hand wheel IMPORTANT All blades stretch with use and the scale at the back of your band saw shown in figure 20 is just an approximation So do not reply on
6. is correct tighten the nuts holding the motor bracket Install the wheel and the blade back and close the cabinets UNPAINTED CAST IRON Clean the unpainted cast iron surfaces of the table after every use ensuring that the moisture from the wood not remain on the cast iron surface and cause rust BRUSHES The CX102 is equipped with a brush located in the bottom cabinet touching the lower wheel The brush keeps the blade and the wheel clean from the dust and dirt The brush should be daily checked and cleaned and make sure it is touching the blade on the wheel properly removing dust and dirt LUBRICATION Guide Post Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source Lower the guide post as much as possible and wipe the grease and saw dust buildup on it Apply a thin coat of light all purpose grease on it Move the guide post up and down a few times and remove any excessive grease Lubricate Here Figure 41 Guide post lubrication Table Trunnions Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source Open the table lock lever and tilt lock knob and move the table to its maximum 45 angle and lock the table lever Clean the grease and saw dust buildup and apply a thin coat of all purpose grease to the trunnions Release the table lock lever and tilt the table up and down a few times to distribute the grea
7. 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 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 For faster service it is advisable to contact the nearest Busy Bee location for parts availability prior to bring
8. with a 220 volts single phase motor This appliance is for use on a normal 220 volt circuit and needs to be wired at the junction box To prevent electrical hazards have a qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CX102 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords In case if you really find it 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 WARNING 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 ASSEMBLY Some parts of the machine come installed on the machine due to shipping purposes You will just have to install the parts shown on page Figure 1 amp Figure 2 Follow the steps below to assemble your CX102 The CX102 is equipped with two eye bolts used to move the band saw Install the bolts as shown in figure 4 and make sure they are threaded all the way in Figure 4 Installing the eye bolts The CX102 is shipped inside the crate with the table tilted When assembling release the table lock lever and position the table on the table stop and adjust the bolt on the table stop so that the table is perpendicul
9. ANTY 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 bits 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
10. adjusted measurement for long period of time as the blades stretch and the tension on the blades changes IMPORTANT To prolong the life of the blade amp reduce blade stretching when the machine is not in use for period of 24 hours or more release the tension on the blade GUIDE BLOCK BEARINGS ADJUSTMENT The guide bearings besides thrust bearing behind the blade support the blade to move in a straight line during cutting operation Properly adjusted guide bearings play an important role in getting accurate cuts To adjust the guide block bearings turn the machine off and disconnect the cord from the power source Loosen the two screws holding the guide blocks shown in figure 22 Remove the guide blocks Guide Blocks Screws Figure 22 Guide blocks Now loosen the thumbs screw holding the guide bearing in place and adjust the thrust bearing by turning the adjustment screw shown in figure 23 Turning the adjustment screw moves the thrust bearing closer or away from the blade Adjustment Screw lt Thumb Coida Screw Bearing Figure 23 Adjusting the thrust bearing Adjust the thrust bearing so that the distance between the blade and thrust bearing is 0 016 See figure 24 Figure 24 Distance between thrust bearing and the blade Once you get the desired distance tighten the thumb screw to lock the thrust bearing in place Now take the guide blocks with the guide bea
11. and needs to be adjusted loosen the lock nut shown in figure 14 and turn the knob Figure 14 Blade tracking adjustment 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 the knob counter 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 Figure 15 Blade centered on the upper wheel Once the blade is centered on the wheel tighten the lock nut IMPORTANT In very rare cases if the blade tracking is not adjusted by tilting the upper wheel then you will have to make minor adjustments to the angle of tilt of the lower wheel to get the blade centered on both wheels Loosen the four lock nuts shown in figure 16 and turn the hex screws to tilt the lower wheel to the desired direction to get the proper angle of tilt and tighten back the nuts Remember this adjustment is done only if the blade tracking is not adjusted by tilting the upper wheel Top Tilt Figure 16 Lower wheel tilting controls Turning all four hex bolts shown in figure 16 clockwise in equal amount pushes the lower wheel forward while turning them counter clockwise will bring the wheel backward 12 TEST RUN Once you have assembled your machine completely it is then time for a test run to make sure that th
12. and the cord is disconnected from the power source while doing any adjustments TABLE TILT SCALE CALIBRATION 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 11 amp 15 for details Disconnect the machine from the power source and loosen the pointer screw shown in figure 28 Align the tip of the pointer with the 0 mark on the table tilt scale and tighten the pointer screw cUm niin LOOSE LOCK Figure 28 Table tilt scale and pointer screw TABLE ALIGNMENT To make accurate cuts with your band saw the table should be aligned properly with the blade To align the table Make sure the blade tension and tracking is adjusted correctly Disconnect the machine from the power source and loosen table tilt bracket lock knob and screws securing the table to the trunnion as shown in figure 29 Figure 29 Loosening the screws Place a straight edge on the table so that the straightedge touches the blade and is parallel to it as shown in figure 30 Make sure the straight edge touches only the flat part of the blade not the teeth Now use a ruler to measure the distance between the miter slot and the straight edge on both sides on the table R amp L See figure 30 n e m 0 Figure 30 Aligning the table Adjust the table until the distance on both sides of the table is equal a
13. ar to the blade See figure 5 For details see page 17 IMPORTANT The eye bolts are used to place the lifting hooks through it and lift the band saw using a fork lift Figure 5 Table sitting on the table stop Take the table tilt bracket and attach with one end to the bottom of the table using screw and washers provided Once the table is in the correct position lock the bracket using the lock knob and lock the table as shown in figure 6 Table Tilt rn Table Stop ee Figure 6 Installing the table tilt bracket Install the table insert at the center of the table and the table pin into the table slot as shown in figure 7 Figure Table insert and table pin Take the front fence rail brackets and attach them to the table using screws and washers provided See figure 8 Figure 8 Front fence rail brackets Once you have attached the rail brackets to the table place the front fence rail on the brackets and insert the lock knobs through the hole on each bracket and thread the T nuts onto the ends of the knobs a couple of turns to tighten the fence rail in place See figure 9 Figure 9 Front fence rail attached Install the rear rail fence in the same manner Now take the fence and pull its handle up Place the fence on the front fence rail and slide it against the blade Use a pencil to mark the fence rail where the fence scale indicator on the right hand s
14. bly 1 above the work piece Now turn the band saw ON and use a push stick or the band saw finger protector to push the work piece through the blade See figure 34 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 Figure 34 Ripping on CX102 CROSSCUTTING Cutting solid wood across the grain and cutting plywood across the width of the work piece is called crosscutting 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 See figure 35 Figure 35 Crosscutting on CX102 RE SAWING Cutting a work piece into two or more thinner pieces is called re sawing Wider blades give better result when re sawing To re saw a work piece make sure that the table is at a 90 with the blade and using a wider blade will give 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 Figure 36 Re sawing on CX102 CUTTING CURVES For cutting curves always try to use nar
15. e machine works properly and is ready for operation During the test run if there is any unusual noise coming from the machine or the machine vibrates strangely stop the machine immediately and disconnect from the power source and investigate to find out the problem with your machine 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 CONTROL PANEL The CX102 is equipped with a switch featuring ON amp OFF button and a key feature which enables disables the ON amp OFF controls To enable the ON amp OFF controls turn the key to 1 To disable the ON and OFF controls turn the key to 0 and you can remove the key if you want Figure 17 CX102 control panel To make sure the control panel on your CX102 is working properly do the following Turn the key to 0 and push the ON button The key feature is not working properly if the band saw turns on Turn the key to 1 and push the ON button When the band saw starts press the OFF button to stop the wheels Every time when the band saw is turned OFF and you want to turn it back on the stop button will need to be pushed in and turned clock wise to reset When the OFF button pops out the switch is reset and the band saw is ready to be turned on IMPORTANT When t
16. he work is done turn the band saw OFF turn the key to 0 to disable the ON amp OFF controls and remove the key to prevent any unauthorized operation OFF Button Figure 18 OFF RESET button FOOT BRAKE The CX102 is equipped with a foot brake used only for emergency to disconnect the power to the motor and to bring the wheels and the blade to a complete stop While doing the test run turn the band saw ON and let it reach to a full speed Once it is ata full speed apply the foot brake If the band saw stops the foot brake is working properly and if the band saw does not stop it means the foot brake feature is not working properly Investigate the problem and make sure the foot brake feature work before doing any operation on your CX102 WARNING The foot brake does not stop the blade instantly Do not become over confident and forget the safety rules because of the foot brake Figure 19 Foot brake 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 conditions 14 BLADE TENSION A properly tensioned blade is very important to get the best performance from any band saw If the blade is too loose there is
17. ide is pointing there is a gap just behind the indicator plate where you can mark the rail This mark will indicate where to align the 0 mark when install the scale Figure 10 Attaching adhesive backed scale 10 Once you have attached the adhesive backed scale to the rail place the fence on the rail and tighten it in place by pushing down the handle See figure 11 Figure 11 Fence installed on the rails Take the hand wheel handle and slide it on to the shaft as shown in figure 12 Thread the handle into the hand wheel shaft and tighten it with a wrench Figure 12 Threading the hand wheel handle into the shaft Open the bottom cabinet and insert the foot brake with one end through the hole inside the cabinet and leaving the other end outside Attach it to the bracket using screws and washers provided as shown in figure 13 Foot Brake Figure 13 Installing the foot pedal BLADE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT The blade tracking means where the 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 To adjust the blade tracking Disconnect the machine from power source if connected and open the upper wheel cover Spin the upper wheel by hand slowly and see how the blade rides on the wheel If the blade is not properly aligned
18. ing your product in for repairs 36
19. l cabinets and carefully slide the blade off the both wheels Now slide the blade out through the slot on the table Figure 38 Removing the blade INSTALLING THE NEW BLADE Once the old blade is removed carefully slide in the new blade through the slot on the table so that the teeth of the blade are pointing downwards Position the blade through the upper and lower guide bearings and install it over the wheels Adjust the blade tracking See page 11 and adjust the guide block bearings See page 16 Once the blade is in the proper position turn the hand wheel to tension the blade Close the top and the bottom cabinets install the table insert back insert the table pin and install the fence rails and the fence back MAINTENANCE During the life of your machine you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your saw in peak performance condition The saw should be daily checked for damaged blade loose mounting bolts damaged wires or any other unsafe conditions and should be monthly checked for loosen or damaged V belts and dust build ups inside the cabinet or on the motor WANRING When installing removing and servicing any part of the machine make sure the 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 V BELT The V belt stretches with use and should be re tensioned periodicall
20. nd saw if the blade is in contact with your stock 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 CX102 If you fail to do so serious injury could occur WARNING 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 CX102 22 Band Saw FEATURES MODEL CX102 22 BAND SAW As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment we are proud to offer the CX102 a 22 Band Saw The Craftex name guarantees Craft Excellence By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this owner s manual you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction The CX102 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to a Motor sss 5 HP 220 V 60 HZ 1725 RPM 25 Amps TGS 23 x 30 FET 0 to 10 Right and O to 45 Left Wheel 5 2 22 Maximum Blade Width 1 1 4 Minimum Blade Width
21. nd tighten table tilt bracket lock knob and the screws holding the table 18 GUIDE POST The guide post assembly can be moved up or down above the The movement of the guide post is controlled by rotating the guide post hand wheel shown in figure 31 Guide Post Handwheel Figure 31 Guide post To make accurate cuts and to reduce the blade slipping out of position it is recommended to keep the guide post no more than 1 above the work piece while cutting operation To Adjust the Guide Post Assembly Make sure the switch is turned off and the cord is disconnected from the power source Loosen the guide post lock knob on your band saw shown in figure 31 and rotate the hand wheel to move the guide post assembly up or down When the guide post assembly is about 1 above the work piece lock the guide post in place using the lock knob CAST IRON WHEELS The CX102 comes with heavy duty cast iron wheels for added stability and overall performance A co planar shim adjustment is also added for better alignment of the wheels that allow the blade to run as straight as possible ensuring straight and accurate cuts This feature will help improve the band saw performance with the wheels working together instead of against each other The end result will give you less vibration more power accuracy and less wandering This will be noticed most when it comes to re sawing and making straight cut
22. packaged and is Eye Bolts 2 shipped completely crated for safe L Foot Brake cR 1 transportation When unpacking carefully M Miter Gauge 1 inspect the crate and ensure that nothing N Table Tilt Bracket Lock Knob 1 has been damaged during transit Open the Hardware 1 crate and check that the machine is in a P Hand Wheel Handle 1 good condition Some parts are already attached to the machine because of shipping purposes List of Contents Qty A Re Sawing 1 B Re Sawing Guide 1 C FENCO 1 D Rear Fence Rail 1 E Front Fence Rall 1 F Adhesive Backed Scale 1 G Front Fence Rail Brackets 2 H Hear Fence Rail Brackets 2 Front amp Rear Fence Rails Knobs 4 Je TADIGHINSEM Eo eoo oov 1 Figure 2 Inventory MOVING CX102 Your CX102 is provided with two eye bolts which are installed on the top of the band saw When moving the band saw place the lifting hooks through the eye bolts and lift it using a fork truck Figure 3 Moving the band saw PROPER GROUNDING Grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock CX102 is equipped
23. 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 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 WARNING 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 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 some stock with large knots can damage the blade and wet stock will give a poor result 20 OPERATIONS Before operating the band saw make sure you have performed the following adjustments Blade tension adjustment Blade tracking adjustment Guide bearings adjustment WARNING CX102 produces fine dust particles during cutting operation which is very dangerous for health Always connect your band saw to a dust collector 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 assem
24. rings and attach them back to the guide post finger tightening the screws 16 Adjust the guide blocks so that the space between the thrust bearings and the blade should be 0 02 which is thickness of a sheet of paper See figure 25 Figure 25 Distance between the guide bearings and the blade Once you get the desired position tighten the screws to lock the guide blocks in place Open the lower cabinet remove the two small knobs and open the window located under the table to access the lower bearings Adjust the lower bearings in the same manner as you did the upper ones and tighten the knobs and close the cabinet TABLE STOP ADJUSTMENT CX102 features a table stop which allows the table to easily come to a 90 if the table is tilted To adjust the table stop so that the table sits at 90 to the blade you should first make sure the switch is in OFF position and the power cord is unplugged Loosen the table tilt bracket knob and the table lock lever located under the table Figure 26 Table lock lever amp table tilt bracket lock knob Now place a square on the table as shown in figure 27 and adjust the table stop so that the table is at a 90 with the blade Figure 27 Adjusting table to the blade Once the table is at the 90 to the blade tighten the table tilt bracket lock knob and table lock lever to hold the table in position WARNING Make sure the switch is in the OFF position
25. rower 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 TABLE TILT The CX102 is equipped with a 23 x 30 table that can be tilted 10 right and 45 left providing the user a wide range of cutting options To tilt the table Turn the switch OFF and disconnect the cord from the power source Loosen the table lock lever and the table lock knob Tilt the table to the desired angle according to the table tilt scale located under the table Adjust the table stop adjustment so the table rests on it Tighten the table lock lever and the lock knob to secure the table in position Fable Tilt A a Table Stop Figure 37 Table tilt controls WANRING Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position and cord is disconnected from the power source when making any adjustments Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or death 22 REMOVING THE BLADE To replace or change the blade turn the switch OFF and disconnect the cord from the power source Hemove the fence and rails and release the tension on the blade Remove the table insert and the table pin For the protection of your hands wear protective gloves Open the upper and lower whee
26. s with blades larger than 1 4 COPLANER ADJUSTMENT Figure 32 shows the shim for adjusting the front top wheel To move the wheel out remove the nut and shims then remove the wheel Now you can add shims to the back of the wheels as required Replace the wheel and any remaining shims and the nut and tighten To move the wheel in remove the cast iron wheel as mentioned above and remove the shims from behind the wheel Replace the wheel shims and nut and retighten Figure 32 Top Wheel front shims CONNECTING TO A DUST COLLECTOR CX102 features two 4 diameter dust ports to connect to a dust collector When connecting to a dust collector use a proper sized hose and make sure all the connections are sealed tightly Figure 33 Two 4 dust ports WARNING The fine dust particles produced by the band saw can go into your lungs and cause serious health problems Make sure to wear a dust mask and connect the band saw to a proper dust collection system while operating it WORK PIECE INSPECTION Before cutting the work piece make sure to inspect it for nails staples small pieces of stone or metal and any other foreign objects which could come in 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 damage the blade For safe cutting method always inspect your work piece carefully before you cut and wear eye
27. se Wipe the excessive grease from the trunnions and lock the table in its position Figure 42 Table trunnions lubrication 26 CX102 PARTS BREAKDOWN CX102 BODY PARTS BREAKDOWN REF 1 2 3 DESCRIPTION BODY HEX BOLT 5 16 1 1 4 LOCK WAWHER 5 16 FLAT WASHER 5 16 SLIDEING HOUSING PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW 3 16 1 2 BLADE TENSION POINTER TENSION LABEL POINTER COVER SLIDEING SHAFT SLEEVE BEARING SLIDEING BASE RETAINER NUT SPRING SPINDLE NUT STAR WASHER 30MM UPPER WHEEL SHAFT BASE UPPER WHEEL SHAFT RUBBER TIRE BEARING UPPER WHEEL WHEEL WASHER LOCK WASHER 3 8 HEX BOLT 3 8 3 4 BLADE UPPER GUARD HINGE PIN HEX NUT 3 16 TRANSLUCENT PIECE CAP SCREW 1 4 3 8 LOWER GUARD LOWER WHEEL LOWER WHEEL PULLEY CAP SCREW 3 8 1 4 MOTOR PULLEY KEY 8 8 45 BELT A36 BRAKE STEP PLATE 5 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 EESE 2 131 NM 6 D 8 _9 10 ETE EUM 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 a 2 3_ 24 235 26 27 1 _28 _ 9 30 31 _38 38 REF DESCRIPTION 39 HEX BOLT 1 4 3 4 1 FLAT WASHER 1 4 2 BRAKELEVERS 7 BRAKEPAD 1 THRUST BEARING 2 SPRING BASE 3 LOCK WASHER 1 2 76 LOWER WHEEL SHAFT o EN un Un CO I I gt e 2
28. ther boards to safely feed your work through the machine ALWAYS make sure that any tools used for adjustments are removed before operating the machine ALWAYS keep the bystanders safely away while the machine is in operation SSCRAFTEX CK SERIES CX102 22 BAND SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CX102 is designed to cut wood only Do not cut metal ALWAYS inspect the blade for any crack or 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 while cutting Always turn off the machine if you are backing out a cut ALL THE 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 MAKE SURE before making any adjustments the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is un plugged 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 NEVER turn ON the ba
29. y To ensure optimum power transfer from the motor to the blade the belt must be in good condition and under proper tension Check the V belt at least after every month and more often if the band saw is used daily TO INSPECT THE V BELT 1 Turn the power switch off and disconnect the cord from the power source 2 Turn the hand wheel and release the blade tension 3 Remove the blade See page 23 Removing the Blade 4 Loosen the nut securing the wheel to the saw body and remove the wheel 5 Once the wheel is removed you will have access to the V belts Check if the V belts are in good condition and tensioned properly TO REPLACE THE V BELT Follow the instructions 1 5 to access the V belt Loosen the nut securing the motor bracket to the saw body and loosen the two hex nuts holding the motor bracket up See figure 39 Once the nuts are loose slide the motor up to loosen the belt Figure 39 Hex nuts to be loosen to slide the motor Remove the old belt and install the new one 24 TENSIONING THE V BELT Slide the motor down in the shaft and push the V belt with your finger There should be 3 4 of deflection when pushing the V belt If deflection is more or less than 3 4 when applying moderate pressure with your finger re tension the belt by sliding the motor up or down Approximately 3 4 deflection Motor Pulley Figure 40 Correct tension on the V belt When the V belt tension
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