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1. 10 SECTION7 Product Safety soie a a a a tanassa i masi cda 12 SECTION 8 Electrical Requirements s 13 SECTION 9 Unpacking S Inventory isiin kissaa AI Ma ai 15 SECTIONA0 ASSEmMbIV i ii ia ei a tee uen heri 17 SECTION 11 Adj stments dei e i An akan ienten ER De Re ens 20 SECTION 12 Operations Sms 28 SECTION 13 Maintenance erede eu ea imet dete edd eds 30 SECTION 14 Troubleshooting is ise eee Chee n ei ette e E qui SNS Rte at eee us 32 SECTION 15 ea eere EE Ete EE ub ifsc ud ER eed dr Re Se a 34 INTRODUCTION This user manual is intended for use by anyone working with this machine It should be kept available for immediate reference so that all operations can be performed with maximum efficiency and safety Do not attempt to perform maintenance or operate this machine until you have read and understand the information contained in this manual The drawings illustrations photographs and specifications in this user manual represent your machine at time of print However changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to Steel City Tool Works WARRANTV STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS 5 XEAR LIMITED WARRANTV Steel City Tool Works LLC XSCTW warrants all STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS machinery to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 5 years from the dat
2. NNN N 34 KEY NO 45 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 85A 85 86 87 PART NO OR71729 OR71730 OR90500 OR94882 OR90218 OR71733 OR71734 OR71735 OR93378 OR71742 OR71743 OR94216 OR93914 OR71746 OR90222 OR71747 OR71748 OR94219 OR90218 OR71749 OR94221 OR71751 OR90227 OR93932 OR94881 OR94222 OR71752 OR92724 OR90248 OR71753 OR71754 OR93380 OR71755 OR71756 OR94900 OR71757 OR74188 OR94888 OR73661 OR73662 DESCRIPTION Door Hinge Pin Blade See Accessories M16 L H Hex Nut M16 Washer O D 30mm X 2mm thick 6203ZZ Ball Bearing Upper Wheel Assy Inc Ref 55 56 Upper Wheel Tire M8 x 10mm Hex Soc Set Screw Hand Wheel Blade Adjusting Screw ETW 9 E Ring M8 x 30mm HEX SOC SET SCREW Block M6 x 10mm Hex Soc Set Screw Spacer Slide Block RTW 40 Retaining Ring 6203ZZ Ball Bearing Upper Wheel Shaft M6 x 18mm Pin Shaft Bracket M10 Lock Washer M10 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M8 x 60mm Hex Hd Screw Bracket 8 Lock Nut 8 Lock Washer Support Rod Spring 8 x 15mm Hex Soc Set Screw Spacer Pointer M5 x 45mm Round Hd Screw Support TENSION BRACKET ASSEMBLY INCLUDES KEY NO S 85 86 87 M6 x 30mm Hex socket head screws FIXED BLOCK FIXED PLATE ASSEMBLY QTY kA AD DO cA ck ockock ck ck cA cA NO cRONO amp ocko k BO SOSAN SA cA dV MODEL 50250 187 KE
3. 4 Turn the band saw ON 5 Using either the fence as a guide for ripping or the miter gauge for crosscutting push the workpiece slowly into the blade 6 Useroller stands work tables sawhorses or a helper to help stabilize the workpiece when dealing with long pieces of stock BLADE SELECTION Using the proper saw blade for the job you are perform ing will optimize the efficiency of your bandsaw and increase the guality of your work There are some basic guestions that apply when determining which type of blade to use e What type of material is to be cut How thick is the workpiece What features does the workpiece contain i e bends curves etc These questions will help you with determining which type of blade to use The type of blade is determined by 5 features They are 1 Blade width 2 Pitch 3 Tooth shape 4 Set 5 Blade material BLADE WIDTH Blades for the band saw are available in different stan dard widths This width is measured from the rear of the blade to the tip of the tooth In general a wider blade is used for ripping and generally straight line cuts The narrower blades are mainly used for cutting a workpiece with curves and bends PITCH The unit of measure for pitch is the number of teeth per inch of blade A fine pitch meaning having more teeth per inch will deliver a smoother cut but will take a longer time to complete the cut A coarse pitch mean ing having fewer
4. 7 Tighten all five hex head screws that fasten the guide tube to the front rail After tightening the five hex head screws remove the fence and reposition it next to the miter slot to confirm that the fence is still parallel to the miter slot If an adjustment is necessary repeat steps 3 and 4 RESAW GUIDE Resawing is the method of ripping a piece of lumber into thinner pieces To do this effectively a Resaw guide is provided with your bandsaw The guide gives you one point of contact so you can steer the workpiece to compensate for blade drift To attach AWARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 IS Attach the post A to the fence B using the lock knob C SEE FIG 9 2 Position the post so that it is centered with the front edge of the blade and tighten knob securely Fig 9 ATTACHING HANDLE Attach handle A by threading it into the raising lowering handwheel on the front of the band saw SEE FIG 9 Fig 9A ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING CLEARANCE BETWEEN FENCE AND TABLE The fence should not rub on the table surface Itis designed to ride on the front and rear rails and sit just above the surface of the table The gap between the fence and the table should be the same at the front of the fence as it is at the rear of the fence If an adjust ment is necessary A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE U
5. STEEL CITY User Manual Read and understand this manual before using machine INDUSTRIAL BAND SAW amm jen 18 Model Shown Be wth Model Numbers 50200 16 50250 18 50300 20 STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS Manual Part No OR72527 VER 6 07 THANK YOU for purchasing your new Steel City Industrial Band Saw This band saw has been designed tested and inspected with you the customer in mind When properly assembled used and maintained your band saw will provide you with years of trouble free service which is why it is backed by one of the longest machinery warranties in the business This band saw is just one of many products in the Steel City s family of woodworking machinery and is proof of our commit ment to total customer satisfaction At Steel City we continue to strive for excellence each and every day and value the opinion of you Our customer For comments about your band saw or Steel City Tool Works please visit our web site at www steelcitytoolworks com TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 Warranty osuisi 4 SECTION 2 Product Specifications eiie d D ei bee i de 7 SECTION 3 Accessories and Attachments ii OEE Eea nnn 8 SECTION 4 Definition Of Term CEN 8 SECTION 5 Feature Identifi atiot kisi seine er a a ltd 9 SECTION 6 General Safety rd a U
6. model only E LOCKKNOBS G GUIDE TUBE H REAR RAIL I FRONT RAIL J TABLE K OPEN END WRENCH L HEX WRENCHES 2 M M6 SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREWS 2 N M6FLAT WASHERS 2 M6 HEX HEAD SCREWS 9 P M6FLAT WASHERS 9 M6 LOCK WASHERS 9 ASSEMBLV MACHINE PLACEMENT Take into consideration the following factors when determining a final location for the band saw FLOOR It is very important that the band saw be set on a solid and level surface capable of supporting the weight of the band saw and the operator If the band saw rocks use metal shims at the corners of the machine between the base and the floor to eliminate the rocking The band saw may also be bolted to the floor with bolts or lag screws if desired using the same holes that fas tened the band saw to the wooden shipping skid WORKING CLEARANCES Make an allowance for the size of the material to be processed Make sure that you have adeguate clear ance so that the operator has enough room to operate the saw safely and freely OUTLET LOCATION Electrical outlets should be located close enough to the machine so that the power cord is not in an area where it would cause a tripping hazard Be sure to observe all electrical codes if installing new circuits and or outlets ATTACHING FOOT BRAKE PEDAL NOTE Model 50200 16 does not have a foot brake pedal Owners of this model should skip this step A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN
7. 1 Loosen thumbscrew A and slide shaft B until thrust bearing C is within 003 of the saw blade This is about the thickness of a dollar bill SEE FIG 17 Fig 17 GUARD REMOVED u FOR CLARITY 7 After making all of the above adjustments Check to see if any of the following conditions exist A The guide bearings contact the blade B The guide bearings are not centered across the width of the blade C The guide bearings extend past the kerf of the saw blade D The thrust bearing contacts the blade 2 Make certain the thrust bearing is centered behind the blade If an adjustment is necessary loosen set screw D If any of the above conditions exist an adjustment to the Upper Guide Block Assembly will be necessary Proceed to step 8 for instructions on adjusting the 3 Reposition thrust bearing until it is centered behind Upper Guide Block Assembly the blade then retighten set screw loosened in the previous step 8 To adjust the Upper Guide Block Assembly loosen the two 6mm socket head cap screws H SEE 4 Once the thrust bearing is set the guide bearings FIG 19A can now be adjusted Loosen thumb screw E and turn eccentric knob F until the guide bearing G is Fig 19A within 1 32 of the blade SEE FIGS 18 and 19 Fig 18 5 Repeat step 4 for the guide bearing on the other side of the blade 6 Retighten all thumb screws 24 9 The Upper Guide Block Assembiv is
8. 1 Verify on the motor tag that it is a dual voltage motor 2 lfitis indeed dual voltage remove the cover from the motor and follow the wiring diagram on the inside of the cover for 230V operation 3 Replace motor cover 4 The ON OFF switch does not need to be modified OPERATIONS A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE A WARNING ALWAVS wear eve protection Anv machine can throw debris into the eves during operations which could cause severe and permanent eve damage Evervdav eveglasses are NOT safetv glasses ALWAVS wear Safetv Goggles that complv with ANSI standard Z87 1 when operating power tools A WARNING ALWAVS wear a NIOSH OSHA approved dust mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or airborne particles NOTICE The following section was designed to give instructions on the basic operations of this band saw However it is in no wav comprehensive of every band saw application It is strongly recom mended that vou read books trade magazines or get formal training to maximize the potential of your band saw and to minimize the risks 28 PRE RUN CHECK Before you begin using your new band saw you should give it a thorough inspection and ask yourself the fol lowing guestions 1 Are the blade bearings properly adjusted 2 Is the blade tension and blade tracking properly Set 3 Is the fence aligned parallel to both the table and the blade 4
9. 251 252 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 298 299 MODEL 50250 18 PART NO OR74189 OR94224 OR71762 OR94021 OR94225 OR72480 OR72481 OR93535 OR90248 OR92193 OR91752 OR90248 OR94225 OR94227 OR71768 OR72484 OR72485 OR74191 OR94021 OR72534 OR94021 OR94225 OR72487 OR72489 OR91752 OR90248 OR94881 OR72490 OR94881 OR72492 OR90235 OR90502 OR90059 OR72493 OR72494 OR93936 OR72495 OR91774 OR94889 OR72496 OR72497 OR90133 OR72498 OR72499 OR72500 OR93376 OR94890 OR92723 OR72501 OR94893 OR72503 OR94236 OR90502 OR90059 OR72505 OR72506 OR94237 OR72507 OR72508 OR72509 OR72510 OR72512 OR94881 OR90248 OR93535 OR90059 OR90502 OR94236 OR94238 OR72514 OR94239 OR72515 OR90228 OR94891 OR90235 OR72516 OR94224 OR94881 OR90248 OR92923 OR94218 OR94236 OR90502 OR90059 OR72518 OR72519 OR72521 OR72523 OR72525 OR90050 OR90290 OR90806 DESCRIPTION Slide Pin 4 x 10mm Hex Soc Hd Screw Shaft 6202ZZ Ball Bearing STW 15 C Ring Lock Screw Lock Bushing Left M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Lock Washer M6 x 6mm Hex Soc Set Screw M8 x 25mm Hex Hd Screw M8 Lock Washer STW 15 C Ring STW 20 C Ring Shaft Lock Bushing Right Lock Collar Bearing Housing Lower 6202ZZ Ball Bearing Collar 6202ZZ Ball Bearing
10. sthe unit stable does it rock or wobble 5 Have you read all the warnings associated with this saw BLADE GUARD HEIGHT The blade guard height is set by turning the raising lowering handwheel A located on the front of the bandsaw Turning the handwheel counterclockwise raises it while turning the wheel clockwise lowers the blade guard The ideal height is for the guide bearings to set about 1 8 above the workpiece Use the depth scale B to show what the height of the blade guard is SEE FIG 23 Fig 23 FOOT BRAKE Model 50200 16 does not come with a foot brake Owners of this model can skip this section The foot brake A located near the base of the band saw is designed to produce a quicker stop to the blade To operate SEE FIG 24 Fig 24 1 Turn machine OFF 2 Using vour foot applv moderate pressure to the foot brake until the blade comes to a complete stop A WARNING DO not attempt to use the footbrake while the machine is ON BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURE 1 MAKE CERTAIN that vou have made all the proper adjustments to the bandsaw prior to operation 2 Using the Adjusting Handwheel B adjust the blade guard assembiv C so that guide bearings are about 1 8 higher than the workpiece SEE FIG 24 3 If you are using the fence move it into the proper position and lock down the handle If you are using a miter gauge not included make sure that vou have the fence moved out of the wav
11. 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 400 400 400 MODEL 50300 20 PART NO OR71796 OR71797 OR71798 OR71799 OR71800 OR71741 OR90500 OR71802 OR71804 OR93380 OR71806 OR90235 OR90331 OR71809 OR73671 OR72452 OR94899 OR93544 OR72453 OR72454 OR90227 OR91746 OR93922 OR90366 OR91774 OR90077 OR72455 OR94230 OR94330 OR94231 OR90248 OR93535 OR72457 OR70436 OR70383 OR72458 OR72467 OR94212 OR92137 OR72468 OR94232 OR70331 OR90235 OR72469 OR93381 OR90248 OR72470 OR72472 OR72473 OR90228 OR93922 OR94234 OR91806 OR94892 OR72474 OR90228 OR90927 OR90230 OR72532 OR72533 OR72527 OR72528 OR72529 DESCRIPTION Lower Door Assv Inc Ref 301 302 Lower Front Door Sponge Pad Lower Wheel Assy Inc Ref 304 305 Lower Wheel Tire M16 L H Hex Nut Flat Washer Spindle Pullev M8x 15mm Hex Soc Set Screw Motor Pullev M6 Hex Nut M6 x 25mm Pan Hd Screw V Belt Lower Wheel Support Assv Inc Ref 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 Shaft Lower 7x7x70mm Key Both Ends 6205ZZ Ball Bearing Bearing Base Adjusting Nut M10 Lock Washer M10 x 45mm Hex Hd Screw M16 Lock Nut 6204ZZ Ball Bearing M4 x 10mm Round Hd Screw M4 Lock Washer Bearing Cover 7x7x65mm Key Rad Both Ends M10 x 25mm Hex Hd Screw M10 Flat Washer M8 Lock Washer M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw Motor Bracket Motor Motor Plate Ornament Label Plate Cable 7N 2 Strain Relief Bushing M5 x
12. ON DOTTED LINE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Cutting Capacity height Cutting Capacity width Maximum Rip Left of Blade w fence Maximum Rip Right of Blade w fence Blade Length Blade Speed Minimum Blade width Maximum Blade width Table Size Table Tilt Table height from floor Wheel Diameter Dust Port Size Motor Horsepower Amps Volts Phase Hertz RPM Product Dimensions Footprint Width Depth Height Net Weight Shipping Dimensions Carton Type Width Depth Height Gross Weight 50200 16 10 16 12 1 4 8 1 2 125 1630 2820 SFPM 1 8 16 X 16 48R 10L 37 16 5 8 1 1 2 15 7 5 115 230 single 60 1720 17 3 4 X 27 34 25 68 341 Ibs cardboard carton 30 23 70 387 Ibs 50250 18 12 18 15 1 2 10 197 1850 3100 SFPM 1 8 1 1 4 20 x 20 48R 10L 37 18 5 8 j 2HP 10 8 230 single 60 1720 18 x 28 1 2 39 27 73 450 Ibs cardboard carton 35 25 75 510 Ibs 50300 20 12 1 4 20 19 9 3 4 150 2100 3450 SFPM 1 8 1 1 4 20 x 20 48R 10L 40 20 1 2 P 3HP 12 7 230 single 60 1720 21 x 33 40 29 78 536 Ibs cardboard carton 36 27 80 596 Ibs ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS There are a varietv of accessories available for vour Steel Citv Product For more information on anv accessories associated with this and
13. OR72501 Fence Body OR94225 STW 15 C Ring 252 OR94893 8 x 12mm Nylon Set Screw OR72480 Lock Screw 256 OR72502 Rear Rail OR72481 Lock Bushing Left 257 OR94236 M6 x 15mm Hex Hd Screw OR93535 M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw 258 OR90502 M6 Lock Washer OR90248 M8 Lock Washer OR92193 M6 x 6mm Hex Soc Set Screw OR91752 M8 x 25mm Hex Hd Screw OR90248 M8 Lock Washer OR94225 STW 15 C Ring OR94227 STW 20 C Ring OR74190 Shaft OR72484 Lock Bushing Right 259 OR90059 M6 Flat Washer 260 OR72504 Table 261 OR72506 Table Pin 262 OR94237 M12 x 50mm Hex Hd Screw 263 OR72507 Trunnion Clamp Shoe 264 OR72508 Trunnion 265 OR72509 Knob 266 OR72510 Front Trunnion Assy Inc Ref 267 268 INS IN oA NO N Ek mE ki mal seb ml OR72485 Lock Collar 268 OR72512 Angle Scale OR72486 Bearing Housing Lower 269 OR94881 M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick OR94021 620277 Ball Bearing 270 OR90248 8 Lock Washer N A Collar 271 OR93535 M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw OR94021 6202ZZ Ball Bearing 272 OR90059 M6 Flat Washer OR94225 STW 15 C Ring 273 OR90502 M6 Lock Washer OR72487 Lower Blade Guard 274 OR94236 M6 x 15mm Hex Hd Screw OR72488 Fence Assy Inc Ref 227 228 229 230 231 232 275 OR94238 M10 x 65mm Hex Hd Screw 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 276 OR72513 Table Bracket 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 277 OR94239 3 x 10 Roll Pin OR91752 M8 X 25mm HEX HD SCR 2 278 OR72515 Table Insert OR90248 M
14. THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Bolt the Foot Pedal A to the bar B using two M6 hex head cap screws and two M6 flat washers SEE FIG 1 Fig 1 MOUNTING THE TABLE A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Note The table is heavy It is recommended that you have a helper for this step 1 Remove the tapered pin from the table 2 Feed the blade through the slot in the table where the tapered pin was removed SEE FIG 2 Fig 2 3 Rotate the table 90 degrees so that the miter slot is RAIL ASSEMBLY towards the front of the machine A WARNING 4 Line up the two threaded bolts A with the two trunnions B and guide them through until the MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT table is seated in both cradles SEE FIG 3 ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Fig 3 1 Attach the front rail A to the cast iron table B using two hex head bolts two lock washers and two flat washers Try and center the bolts in the slots of the rail Do not fully tighten yet just snug the bolts by hand SEE FIG 5 Fig 5 5 Fasten the table using the locking knobs C 6 Replace tapered pin D and install blade insert E SEE FIG 4 2 Attach the rear rail to the table in the same manner as the front rail using two hex head bolts two lock Fig 4 washers and two flat washers Once again snug the bolts bv hand 3 Push the front and rear rails towards the front of the saw
15. The switch and saw comes prewired for 115 volt operation If you decide to convert the saw to 230V you will have to replace the 115 volt plug on the switch with a UL CSA Listed plug suitable for 230 volts The band saw with a 230 volt plug should only be connected to an outlet having the same config uration as the plug No adapter is available or should be used with the 230 volt plug Once the modification has been made to the plug of the switch be sure to follow the instructions under CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE for changing the motor voltage from 115 volt to 230 volt in the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual MODELS NO 50250 and 50300 The switch provided with your saw is designed for 230 volt single phase usage only The switch has a plug that is designed to plug into a 230 volt outlet There are many different configurations for 230 volt outlets so it is conceivable that the configuration of the plug may not match the configuration of your existing outlet If this is the case you will have to replace the plug with a UL CSA approved plug that matches the configuration of your 230V outlet GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING This machine MUST BE GROUNDED while in use to protect the operator from electric shock In the event of a malfunction or breakdown GROUND ING provides the path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock The plug MUST be plugged into a matching electrical receptacle t
16. exist an adjustment to the Lower Guide Block Assembly will be necessary Proceed to step 7 for instructions on adjusting the Lower Guide Block Assembly 7 Loosen the hex head bolt F and socket head cap screw G SEE FIG 21 page 25 8 Reposition the Guide Block Assembly to correct whatever problem you encountered in Step 6 9 Retighten hex head bolt F and socket head cap screw G BELT TENSION Belt tension is adjusted at the factory and should not require adjustment on initial set up however belt ten sion should be checked periodically and especially when replacing V belts Proper belt tension is achieved when there is approximately 1 deflection in the belt when squeezed at iits midpoint A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Loosen the two hex head bolts A that fasten the motor to the outside of the band saw SEE FIG 21A Fig 21A 2 Using moderate pressure press down on the motor until all slack is removed from the V belt 3 Retighten the two screws loosened in step 1 TABLE TRUNNION ADJUSTMENT The table is set at 90 degrees to the blade at the fac tory and should not require further adjustment If the table is not set at 90 degrees to the blade an adjust ment to the trunnions below the table can be made A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE NOTICE The picture shows the tabletop removed for clarity
17. full length Make sure that the blade does not contact the guide bearings or the thrust bearing If it does repeat steps 1 3 until the problem is fixed LOWER BEARING ADJUSTMENT A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Loosen set screw A and slide thrust bearing until it is within 003 of the blade This is about the thickness of a dollar bill Retighten set screw SEE FIG 20 Fig 20 2 Make certain that saw blade is centered on the thrust bearing If an adjustment is necessary loosen set screw C and reposition bearing D until it is centered with the saw blade Fig 21 provides a good view of this as the table top is removed for clarity SEE FIG 21 Fig 21 w Retighten set screw C loosened in step 2 Once the thrust bearing is set you can now adjust the guide bearings To adjust loosen the thumb wheel E and using a dollar bill as a spacer adjust the eccentric knobs B until the bearings are within 003 of the blade on either side SEE FIG 20 page 25 Once positioning is set retighten thumbwheels After making all of the above adjustments Check to see if anv of the following conditions exist A The guide bearings contact the blade B The guide bearings are not centered across the width of the blade C The guide bearings extend past the kerf of the saw blade D The thrust bearing contacts the blade A n If any of the above conditions
18. mount hardware Tighten hardware NOTES 33 KEV PB EON A A 0 N o Oi 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18A PART NO OR71789 OR93378 OR71700 OR71701 OR94894 OR71702 OR71703 OR71704 OR71705 OR94206 OR94207 OR71706 OR71708 OR71709 OR93535 OR90248 OR94881 OR90306 OR93936 OR90235 OR71710 OR93535 OR90248 OR94881 OR71711 OR91775 OR90431 N A OR71714 OR73665 OR73666 N A OR94209 OR94212 OR90078 OR71717 OR90235 OR71718 OR71721 OR71722 OR70484 OR93823 MODEL 50200 16 DESCRIPTION Saw Bodv Frame M8 X 10 mm Hex Soc Set Screw Handle Bushing Adjusting Pin M6 X 40mm SPRING PIN Handle Rod Lock Knob Label Knob M8 Wing Nut M8 Flat Washer Label Blade Width Label Warning Label M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Lock Washer M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M6 X 12mm Hex Soc Set Screw M6 X 25MM HEX SOCKET HEAD SCREW M6 Hex Nut Knob M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw 8 Lock Washer M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick Label M4 x 15mm Round Hd Screw M4 External Tooth Lock Washer Switch Assy Switch LEAD WIRE 12 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER Label Switch M4 x 15mm Round Hd Screw 7N 2 Strain Relief Bushing M4 Hex Hut Special Screw M6 Hex Nut Upper Door Assy Inc Ref 39 40 41 42 43 44 Upper Front Door Sponge Pad Nameplate 2 x 8 Rivet QTY A A N O O O O lt i 4 5 k ma a i nan
19. slotted to accommodate almost anv needed adjustment Reposition the Upper Guide Block Assembiv to correct whatever problem vou encountered in step 7 10 Retighten the two socket head cap screws H loosened in step 8 11 Using the handwheel on the front of the bandsaw move the guide rack up and down its full length of travel checking to make sure that the guide bear ings are not touching the sides of the blade and the thrust bearing does not come into contact with the rear of the blade If neither of these two problems occur no adjustment will be necessary Skip the next section and proceed to the LOWER BEARING ADJUSTMENT section Otherwise proceed to ADJUSTING GUIDE RACK TRAVEL ADJUSTING GUIDE RACK TRAVEL This adjustment allows movement of the entire Guide Rack and block assembly This section should ONLY be attempted after completing all of the steps in the UPPER BEARING ADJUSTMENT section of this manual A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Loosen the four 6mm socket head cap screws A that fasten the guide assembly to the frame of the bandsaw SEE FIG 19B Fig 19B N Adjust the three set screws B in or out to move the entire guide rack forward backward left or right e Once the correct positioning of the guide rack is obtained retighten the four socket head cap screws loosened in Step 1 A Using the handwheel run the guide rack up and down its
20. teeth per inch will cut much faster but leave a rougher finish A good rule of thumb is the thicker the workpiece the coarser the pitch should be TOOTH SHAPE Tooth shapes come in several basic tvpes Three of them are hook skip and variable Skip and hook tvpes are used to help obtain a higher feed rate when cutting thick workpieces while variable combines the features of two tvpes of blades SET The term set refers to the angle at which the saw teeth are bent or positioned Set patterns are selected depending on the tvpe of material being cut BLADE MATERIAL Band saw blades can be made from different tvpes of materials Some common materials are carbon steel spring steel and high speed steel MAINTENANCE A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE GENERAL CLEANUP Keep the bearing guides clean and free of buildup of pitch resin etc Remove anv deposits from the wheels to help avoid vibration and premature blade breakage The table is an unfinished metal surface that over time will accumulate rust if not properlv cared for When the bandsaw is not in use keep a light coat of WD 40 on the table top as this will help prevent rust from occurring If rust has already accumulated use WD 40 and a fine steel wool to get rid of the rust Using a quality paste wax on the table surface is also a good form of preventative maintenance to help keep rust from forming Keep the insi
21. 12mm Pan Hd Screw Support Set M10 Rivet Nut Spec Label MFG Plate M6 Hex Nut Spring M8 X 20MM HEX SOC HD SCREW M8 Lock Washer Brake pedal Support Brake Rotation Rod M10 Hex Nut M16 Lock Nut M16 Flat Washer M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Flat Washer O D 25mm X 2mm thick Brake M10 Hex Nut M10 Lock Nut M10 Flat Washer Motor Cord Not Shown Power Cord Not Shown Owners Manual Not Shown Owners Manual Spanish Not Shown Owners Manual French Not Shown QTY mo N lt lt FK KNN RR pi Xx A A A A A A A A a A A A A A N N 4 4 4 i i DN N lt NOTES 42 STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS 1 877 SC4 TOOL 1 877 724 8665 14 n 5 Year Warranty
22. 4227 OR94225 OR94885 OR71770 OR90248 DESCRIPTION View Cover 4 Flat Washer M4 Hex Nut M4 x 10mm Round Hd Screw 6 x 10mm Hex Soc Set Screw Handle Label Hand Wheel Slide Pin 4 x 10mm Hex Soc Head Screw Shaft 6202ZZ Ball Bearing STW 15 C Ring M4 Hex Nut M8Hex Nut M4 Hex Nut Brush Brush Bracket 4 X 15mm HEX HEAD SCREW 4 X 15mm HEX HEAD SCREW M8 x 20mm Hex Hd Screw Dust Chute STW 15 C Ring 6202ZZ Ball Bearing Collar 6202ZZ Ball Bearing Blade Slide Clamp 5 x 12mm KNOB ASSEMBLY Shaft STW 20 C Ring STW 15 C Ring M5 x 12mm KNOB ASSEMBLY Slide Plate 8 Lock Washer I 191 MODEL 50200 16 2 4 N N N N N lt N NN lt lt 4 4 12 N N N N N HPD 36 KEY NO 132A 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 147A 147B 148 149 150 151 152 152A 153 154 155A 155 156 157 158 PART NO OR94881 OR93381 OR93371 OR90502 OR90059 OR93381 OR90248 OR71771 OR71772 OR71773 OR71774 OR94228 OR71775 OR71776 OR94886 OR90877 OR90462 OR90145 OR71777 OR71778 OR71780 OR71782 OR71783 OR94887 OR90248 OR90272 OR74186 OR95106 OR74107 OR90079 OR95107 AW 158 2 137 2 156 I 1 13282 lt 1320 2 13300 DESCRIPTION M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M8 x 20mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M6 x 10M
23. 7 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 132A 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 147A 147B 148 149 150 151 152 152A 153 154 155A 155 156 157 158 MODEL 50300 20 PART NO OR71758 OR90079 OR90078 OR91774 OR90222 OR71759 OR71760 OR71761 OR94224 OR71762 OR94021 OR94225 OR90078 OR90307 OR90078 OR71763 OR71764 OR94883 OR94883 OR93917 OR71765 OR94225 OR94021 OR71766 OR94021 OR71767 OR94885 OR71769 OR94227 OR94225 OR94885 OR71770 OR90248 OR94881 OR93381 OR93371 OR90502 OR90059 OR93381 OR90248 OR71771 OR71772 OR71773 OR71774 OR94228 OR71775 OR71776 OR94886 OR90877 OR90462 OR90145 OR71777 OR71779 OR71781 OR71782 OR71783 OR94887 OR90248 OR90272 OR74186 OR95106 OR74107 OR90079 OR95107 DESCRIPTION View Cover 4 Flat Washer 4 Hex Nut M4 x 10mm Round Hd Screw 6 x 10mm Hex Soc Set Screw Handle Label Hand Wheel Slide Pin 4 x 10mm Hex Soc Head Screw Shaft 6202ZZ Ball Bearing STW 15 C Ring 4 Hex Nut M8Hex Nut 4 Hex Nut Brush Brush Bracket M4 X 15mm HEX HEAD SCREW M4 X 15mm HEX HEAD SCREW 8 x 20mm Hex Hd Screw Dust Chute STW 15 C Ring 6202ZZ Ball Bearing Collar 6202ZZ Ball Bearing Blade Slide Clamp M5 x 12mm KNOB ASSEMBLV Shaft STW 20 C Ring STW 15 C Ring M5 x 12mm KNOB ASSEMBLV Slide Plate M8 Lock Was
24. 79 OR71781 OR71782 OR71783 OR94887 OR90248 OR90272 OR74186 OR95106 OR74107 OR90079 OR95107 DESCRIPTION View Cover M4 Flat Washer M4 Hex Nut M4 x 10mm Round Hd Screw M6 x 10mm Hex Soc Set Screw Handle Label Hand Wheel Slide Pin M4 x 10mm Hex Soc Head Screw Shaft 6202ZZ Ball Bearing STW 15 C Ring M4 Hex Nut M8Hex Nut M4 Hex Nut Brush Brush Bracket M4 X 15mm HEX HEAD SCREW M4 X 15mm HEX HEAD SCREW M8 x 20mm Hex Hd Screw Dust Chute STW 15 C Ring 6202ZZ Ball Bearing Collar 6202ZZ Ball Bearing Blade Slide Clamp 5 x 12mm KNOB ASSEMBLY Shaft STW 20 C Ring STW 15 C Ring M5 x 12mm KNOB ASSEMBLY Slide Plate M8 Lock Washer M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M8 x 20mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M6 x 10MM HEX SOC HD SCREW M6 Lock Washer M6 Flat Washer M8 x 20mm Hex Soc Hd Screw 8 Lock Washer Warning Label Blade Guard Blade Guard Shaft Gear STW 10 C Ring Bushing Guide Bar Bracket M8 x 60mm Lock Knob M5 x 12mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M5 FLAT WASHER M5 LOCK WASHER Pointer Guide Bar Cutting Height Scale Worm Gear Plate M8 X 15mm NYLON SET SCREW 8 Lock Washer HEX SOCKET HEAD SCREW M8 x 12mm Blade Guard Assembly Includes Key Nos 139 140 155 156 157 M4 x 8mm Round Head Screw Sight Window M4 Flat Washer M4 Crown Nut QTY POP PA 44 4 kokoa a A A A A AA AN NN NN NNN i NDND NNDNDN NNN NNN lt NDA N N N 37 KEY NO 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 10
25. 8 Lock Washer 2 279 OR90228 M10 Hex Nut OR94881 M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick 2 280 OR94891 M6 x 30mm Hex Hd Screw OR72490 Lock Knob 1 281 OR90235 M6 Hex Nut OR94881 M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick 1 282 OR72516 Pointer OR72491 Fence 1 283 OR94224 4 x 10mm Hex Soc Hd Screw OR90235 M6 Hex Nut 1 284 OR94881 M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick OR90502 M6 Lock Washer 1 285 OR90248 M8 Lock Washer OR90059 M6 Flat Washer 1 286 OR92923 M8 x 40mm HEX SOC HD SCR OR72493 Rear Hook 1 287 OR94218 M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Set Screw OR72494 Pad 1 288 OR94236 M6 x 15mm Hex Hd Screw OR93936 M6 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw 1 289 OR90502 M6 Lock Washer OR72495 Resaw Post 1 290 OR90059 M6 Flat Washer OR91774 ROUND HEAD SCREW M4 x 10mm 1 291 OR72517 Front Rail OR94889 M4 O D 10mm X 1mm thick External Tooth 292 OR72519 End Cover Lock Washer 1 293 OR72520 Front Rail Assy Inc Ref 294 295 OR72496 Pointer 1 294 OR72522 Guide Rail OR72497 Slide Block 2 295 OR72524 Scale OR90133 M6 Lock Nut 1 296 OR90050 10mm x 12mm Open Wrench OR72498 Clamp 1 298 OR90290 3mm Hex Wrench OR72499 Cam 1 299 OR90806 6mm Hex Wrench OR72500 Handle Assy 1 38 lt Besa 4440000004 NNN NN KEV NO 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250
26. 923 OR94218 OR94236 OR90502 OR90059 OR72518 OR72519 OR72521 OR72523 OR72525 OR90050 OR90290 OR90806 DESCRIPTION Slide Pin 4 x 10mm Hex Soc Hd Screw Shaft 6202ZZ Ball Bearing STW 15 C Ring Lock Screw Lock Bushing Left M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Lock Washer M6 x 6mm Hex Soc Set Screw M8 x 25mm Hex Hd Screw M8 Lock Washer STW 15 C Ring STW 20 C Ring Shaft Lock Bushing Right Lock Collar Bearing Housing Lower 6202ZZ Ball Bearing Collar 6202ZZ Ball Bearing STW 15 C Ring Lower Blade Guard QTV N NAR Fence Inc Ref 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 M8 X 25mm HEX HD SCR M8 Lock Washer 8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick Lock Knob 8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick Fence M6 Hex Nut M6 Lock Washer M6 Flat Washer Rear Hook Pad 6 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw Resaw Post ROUND HEAD SCREW MA x 10mm M4 O D 10mm X 1mm thick External Tooth Lock Washer Pointer Slide Block M6 Lock Nut Clamp Cam Handle Assy M6 x 30mm Spring Pin M6 Flat Washer O D 16mm X 1 5mm thick M6 x 40mm Hex Hd Screw Fence Body M8 x 12mm Nylon Set Screw Rear Rail M6 x 15mm Hex Hd Screw M6 Lock Washer M6 Flat Washer Table Table Pin M12 x 50mm Hex Hd Screw Trunnion Clamp Shoe Trunnion Knob Front Trunnion Assy Inc Ref 267 268 Angle Scale M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M8 Loc
27. 93535 OR90248 OR94881 OR90306 OR93936 OR90235 OR71710 OR93535 OR90248 OR94881 OR71711 N A N A OR71713 OR71715 N A N A OR71716 OR94211 OR94212 N A OR71717 OR90235 OR71720 OR71727 OR71726 OR70484 OR93823 OR71729 OR71732 OR90500 OR94882 OR93544 OR71739 OR71740 OR71741 OR93378 OR71742 OR71745 OR94216 OR93914 OR71746 OR90222 OR71747 OR71748 OR94220 OR93544 OR71750 OR94221 OR71751 OR90227 OR93932 OR94881 OR94222 OR71752 OR92724 OR90248 OR71753 OR71754 OR93380 OR71755 OR71756 OR94900 OR71757 OR74188 OR94888 OR73661 OR73662 DESCRIPTION Saw Bodv Frame M8 X 10 mm Hex Soc Set Screw Handle Bushing Adjusting Pin M6 X 40mm SPRING PIN Handle Rod Lock Knob Label Knob 8 Wing Nut M8 Flat Washer Label Blade Width Label Warning Label M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Lock Washer M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M6 X 12mm Hex Soc Set Screw M6 X 25MM HEX SOCKET HEAD SCREW M6 Hex Nut Knob M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw 8 Lock Washer M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick Label M4 x 15mm Round Hd Screw M4 External Tooth Lock Washer Switch Assy Inc Ref 31 32 Magnetic Switch LEAD WIRE 12 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER Label Switch M4 X 65mm Round Head Screw 7N 2 Strain Relief Bushing M4 Hex Hut Special Screw M6 Hex Nut Upper Door Assy Inc Ref 39 40 41 42 43 44 Upper Front Door Sponge Pad Nameplate 2 x 8 Rivet Door Hinge Pin Blade See Accessories M16 L H
28. DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OF PROFITS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THIS WARRANTY THE BREACH OF ANY AGREEMENT OR WARRANTY OR THE OPERATION OR USE OF ITS MACHINERY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES ARISING FROM DAMAGE TO FIXTURES TOOLS EQUIPMENT PARTS OR MATERIALS DIRECT OR INDIRECT LOSS CAUSED BY ANY OTHER PARTY LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS FINANCING OR INTEREST CHARGES AND CLAIMS BY ANY THIRD PERSON WHETHER OR NOT NOTICE OF SUCH POSSIBLE DAMAGES HAS BEEN GIVEN TO SCTW B DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FOR ANY DELAY BY OR FAILURE OF SCTW TO PERFORM ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR C CLAIMS MADE A SUBJECT OF A LEGAL PROCEEDING AGAINST SCTW MORE THAN ONE 1 YEAR AFTER SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION FIRST AROSE The validity construction and performance of this Warranty and any sale of machinery by SCTW shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to conflicts of laws pro visions of any jurisdiction Any action related in any way to any alleged or actual offer acceptance or sale by SCTW or any claim related to the performance of any agreement including without limitation this Warranty shall take place in the federal or state courts in Allegheny County Pennsylvania STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS WARRANTY CARD U Ea a TT Ta Name 8 How would you rank your woodworking skills Street Simple Intermediate Apt
29. Hex Nut M16 Washer O D 30mm X 2mm thick 6205ZZ Ball Bearing Upper Wheel Assy Inc Ref 55 56 Upper Wheel Tire M8 x 10mm Hex Soc Set Screw Hand Wheel Blade Adjusting Screw ETW 9 E Ring M8 x 30mm HEX SOC SET SCREW Block M6 x 10mm Hex Soc Set Screw Spacer Slide Block RTW 52 Retaining Ring 6205ZZ Ball Bearing Upper Wheel Shaft M6 x 18mm Pin Shaft Bracket M10 Lock Washer M10 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M8 x 60mm Hex Hd Screw Bracket 8 Lock Nut M8 Lock Washer Support Rod Spring M8 x 15mm Hex Soc Set Screw Spacer Pointer M5 x 45mm Round Hd Screw Support Tension Bracket Assy includes Nos 85 86 87 M6 X 30MM HEX SOCKET HEAD SCREW FIXED BLOCK FIXED PLATE ASSEMBLY QTY dic edi ale ins CRY INE Den odi EEN S MET ce nl Cul cie ond cen mdi NOE AGIS mdi el ale IIS m ol MS nre en dr M EE m e ch NO cue 9 296 ADU La DE AE OO 0D UN Dor Le EE uu In ore uml ll ni de ed lt N KEV NO 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 PART NO OR71758 OR90079 OR90078 OR91774 OR90222 OR71759 OR71760 OR71761 OR94224 OR71762 OR94021 OR94225 OR90078 OR90307 OR90078 OR71763 OR71764 OR94883 OR94883 OR93917 OR71765 OR94225 OR94021 N A OR94021 OR71767 OR94885 OR71768 OR9
30. Homeowner Dust Collector Circular Saw WOOD Woodcraft Detail Sander Drill Driver WOODEN Boat Woodshop News Miter Saw Orbital Sander Woodsmith Woodwork Palm Sander Portable Thickness Planer Woodworker Woodworker s Journal Saber Saw Reciprocating Saw Workbench Other Router Other 4 Which of the following woodworking remodeling shows do 18 What machines accessories would you like to see added to the you watch STEEL CITY line ___ Backyard America The American Woodworker Home Time The New Yankee Workshop This Old House Woodwright s Shop Other 14 What new accessories would you like to see added 5 Whatis your annual household income 20 000 to 29 999 30 000 to 39 999 40 000 to 49 999 ____ 50 000 to 59 999 15 Do you think your purchase represents good value 60 000 to 69 999 70 000 to 79 999 Yes No 80 000 to 89 999 90 000 16 Would you recommend STEEL CITY products to a friend 6 Whatis your age group Yes No 20 to 29 years 30 to 39 years 40 to 49 years ___ 50 to 59 years 17 Comments 60 to 69 years ___70 years 7 How long have you been a woodworker 0 to 2 years 2 to 8 years ___ 8 to 20 years ___ over 20 years FOLD ON DOTTED LINE PLACE STAMP HERE Steel Citv Tool Works P O Box 10529 Murfreesboro TN 37129 FOLD
31. M HEX SOC HD SCREW M6 Lock Washer M6 Flat Washer 8 x 20mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Lock Washer Warning Label Blade Guard Blade Guard Shaft Gear STW 10 C Ring Bushing Guide Bar Bracket M8 x 60mm Lock Knob M5 x 12mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M5 FLAT WASHER M5 LOCK WASHER Pointer Guide Bar Cutting Height Scale Worm Gear Plate M8 X 15mm NYLON SET SCREW M8 Lock Washer HEX SOCKET HEAD SCREW M8 x 12mm Blade Guard Assembly Includes Key Nos 139 140 155 156 157 M4 x 8mm Round Head Screw Sight Window M4 Flat Washer 4 Crown Nut 4 POP A N N N N N N W N N N KEV NO 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 132A 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 147A 147B 148 149 150 151 152 152A 153 154 155A 155 156 157 158 MODEL 50250 18 PART NO OR71758 OR90079 OR90078 OR91774 OR90222 OR71759 OR71760 OR71761 OR94224 OR71762 OR94021 OR94225 OR90078 OR90307 OR90078 OR71763 OR71764 OR94883 OR94883 OR93917 OR71765 OR94225 OR94021 OR71766 OR94021 OR71767 OR94885 OR71769 OR94227 OR94225 OR94885 OR71770 OR90248 OR94881 OR93381 OR93371 OR90502 OR90059 OR93381 OR90248 OR71771 OR71772 OR71773 OR71774 OR94228 OR71775 OR71776 OR94886 OR90877 OR90462 OR90145 OR71777 OR717
32. No Advance Master Craftsman Citv State Zip Phone Number 9 How many Steel City machines do you own E Mail 10 What stationary woodworking tools do you own Product Description Check all that apply Model No ___ Air Compressor Band Saw Serial No Drill Press Drum Sander Dust Collection ___ Horizontal Boring Machine The following information is given on a voluntary basis Jointer Lathe and is strictly confidential Mortiser Panel Saw Planer Power Feeder 1 Where did you purchase your STEEL CITY machine Radial Arm Saw Shaper Store Spindle Sander Table Saw Citv Vacuum Veneer Press Wide Belt Sander Other 2 How did you first learn of Steel City Tool Works Advertisement ___ Mail Order Catalog 11 Which benchtop tools do you own Check all that apply Website Friend Belt Sander Belt Disc Sander Local Store Other Drill Press Saw Grinder ___ Mini Jointer 3 Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to Mini Lathe Scroll Saw American Woodworker _ American How To Spindle Belt Sander Other Cabinetmaker ___ Family Handyman ___ Fine Homebuilding Fine Woodworking 12 Which portable hand held power tools do you own ____ Journal of Light Construction __ Old House Journal Check all that apply ___ Popular Mechanics Popular Science Belt Sander Biscuit Jointer Popular Woodworking ___ Today s
33. Pullev M6 Hex Nut M6 x 25mm Pan Hd Screw V Belt Lower Wheel Support Assy Inc Ref 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 Shaft Lower 7x7x70mm Key Both Ends 6205ZZ Ball Bearing Bearing Base Adjusting Nut M10 Lock Washer M10 x 45mm Hex Hd Screw M16 Lock Nut 6204ZZ Ball Bearing M4 x 10mm Round Hd Screw M4 Lock Washer Bearing Cover 7x7x65mm Key Rad Both Ends M10 x 25mm Hex Hd Screw M10 Flat Washer M8 Lock Washer M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw Motor Bracket Motor Motor Plate Ornament Label Plate Cable 7N 2 Strain Relief Bushing M5 x 12mm Pan Hd Screw Support Set M10 Rivet Nut Spec Label MFG Plate M6 Hex Nut Spring M8 X 20MM HEX SOC HD SCREW M8 Lock Washer Brake pedal Support Brake Rotation Rod M10 Hex Nut M16 Lock Nut M16 Flat Washer M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Flat Washer O D 25mm X 2mm thick Brake M10 Hex Nut M10 Lock Nut M10 Flat Washer Motor Cord Not Shown Power Cord Not Shown Owners Manual Not Shown Owners Manual Spanish Not Shown Owners Manual French Not Shown QTV Zh AO ay CA A Ah ON ded seeks cs 3 mek a C AR DX us A4 Ny NOS EL EIE ND oN I 41 KEY NO 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355
34. SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Release the blade tension using the blade tension quick release handle A SEE FIG 25 page 27 Release the belt tension by loosening the two hex bolts that fasten the motor to the base of the band Saw N 3 Raise the motor and place a block of wood under it to help keep tension off the belt 4 Open the lower door remove hex nut Z and then remove wheel Y SEE FIG 27 Fig 27 Remove brake strap X 18 and 20 Models only Remove the old belt and install the new belt Reinstall the lower wheel and hex nut removed in step 4 Tighten securely Remove wood block from underneath motor Press down lightly on the motor to apply tension to the belt and retighten bolts loosened in step 2 10 Retension the blade A WARNING Before operating bandsaw make sure to go back to the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual and redo the following sections e Setting Blade Tension Blade Tracking Upper and Lower Bearing Adjustments TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This section covers the most common processing problems encountered in sawing and what to do about them Do not make any adjustments until the band saw is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop SOLUTION PROBLEM Saw stops or will not start Does not make accurate 45 or 90 cuts Blade wanders during cut Saw makes unsatisfactory cuts Blade does not come up to speed Saw vibr
35. STW 15 C Ring Lower Blade Guard Fence Assy Inc Ref 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 M8 X 25mm HEX HD SCR M8 Lock Washer M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick Lock Knob 8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick Fence M6 Hex Nut M6 Lock Washer M6 Flat Washer Rear Hook Pad 6 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw Resaw Post ROUND HEAD SCREW MA x 10mm M4 O D 10mm X 1mm thick External Tooth Lock Washer Pointer Slide Block M6 Lock Nut Clamp Cam Handle Assv M6 x 30mm Spring Pin M6 Flat Washer O D 16mm X 1 5mm thick 6 x 40mm Hex Hd Screw Fence Bodv 8 x 12mm Nylon Set Screw Rear Rail 6 x 15mm Hex Hd Screw M6 Lock Washer M6 Flat Washer Table Table Pin M12 x 50mm Hex Hd Screw Trunnion Clamp Shoe Trunnion Knob FrontTrunnion Assy Inc Ref 267 268 Angle Scale 8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M8 Lock Washer M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M6 Flat Washer M6 Lock Washer 6 x 15mm Hex Hd Screw M10 x 65mm Hex Hd Screw Table Bracket 3 x 10 Roll Pin Table Insert M10 Hex Nut M6 x 30mm Hex Hd Screw M6 Hex Nut Pointer M4 x 10mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M8 Lock Washer M8 x 40mm HEX SOC HD SCR M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Set Screw M6 x 15mm Hex Hd Screw M6 Lock Washer M6 Flat Washer Front Rail End Cover Front Rail Assy Inc Ref 294 295 Guide Rail Scale 10mm x 12mm Open Wrench 3mm Hex W
36. V PART NO NO 1 OR71795 2 OR93378 3 OR71700 4 OR71701 4A OR94894 5 OR71702 6 OR71703 7 OR71704 8 OR71705 9 OR94206 10 OR94207 11 OR71707 12 OR71708 13 OR71709 14 OR93535 15 OR90248 16 OR94881 17 OR90306 18 OR93936 18A OR90235 19 OR71710 20 OR93535 21 OR90248 22 OR94881 23 OR71711 24 OR91775 25 OR90431 30 N A 31 OR73660 31A OR73665 31B OR73666 32 N A 33 OR94209 34 OR94212 35 OR90078 36 OR71717 37 OR90235 38 OR71719 39 OR71724 40 OR71725 43 OR70484 44 OR93823 45 OR71729 50 OR71731 51 OR90500 52 OR94882 53 OR90218 54 OR71736 55 OR71737 56 OR71738 57 OR93378 58 OR71742 59 OR71744 60 OR94217 61 OR93914 62 OR71746 63 OR90222 64 OR71747 65 OR71748 66 OR94219 67 OR90218 68 OR71749 69 OR94221 70 OR71751 71 OR90227 72 OR93932 73 OR94881 74 OR94222 75 OR71752 76 OR92724 77 OR90248 78 OR71753 79 OR71754 80 OR93380 81 OR71755 82 OR71756 83 OR94900 84 OR71757 85A OR74188 85 OR94888 86 OR73661 87 OR73662 DESCRIPTION Saw Bodv Frame M8 X 10 mm Hex Soc Set Screw Handle Bushing Adjusting Pin M6 X 40mm SPRING PIN Handle Rod Lock Knob Label Knob M8 Wing Nut M8 Flat Washer Label Blade Width Label Warning Label M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Lock Washer M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M6 X 12mm Hex Soc Set Screw M6 X 25MM HEX SOCKET HEAD SCREW M6 Hex Nut Knob M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Lock Washer M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick Label M4 x 15mm Roun
37. Y 16 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG Not recommended 0 to 6 Amps 6 to 10 Amps 10 to 12 Amps 12 to 15 Amps UNPACKING amp INVENTORY A WARNING The machine is heavy two people are required to unpack and lift e Use a safety strap to avoid tip over when lifting machine Check shipping carton and machine for damage before unpackaging Carefully remove packaging materials parts and machine from shipping carton Always check for and remove protective shipping materials around motors and moving parts Lay out all parts on a clean work surface Remove any protective materials and coatings from all of the parts and the band saw The protective coatings can be removed by spraying WD 40 on them and wiping it off with a soft cloth This may need redone several times before all of the protective coatings are removed completely After cleaning apply a good guality paste wax to any unpainted surfaces Make sure to buff out the wax before assembly Compare the items to inventory figures verify that all items are accounted for before discarding the shipping box A WARNING If any parts are missing do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the machine The machine should only be turned after all the parts have been obtained and installed correctly For missing parts contact Steel City at 1 877 SC4 TOOL A FENCE B ADJUSTABLE LAMP C RESAW GUIDE F HANDLE D BRAKE PEDAL 18 and 20
38. You should not remove the table when perform ing this operation 1 Tilt the table to 45 degrees 2 With the table tilted you will have access to the four 6mm socket head cap screws A that fasten the trunnion to the frame Loosen all four of these Socket head cap screws SEE FIG 22 Fig 22 3 Adjust the three 4mm hex head set screws B until the blade is 90 degrees to the table on all sides Reposition the table to 90 degrees and confirm this using your square 4 Once you have confirmed that the table is set at 90 degrees to the blade on all sides retighten the four Socket head cap screws loosened in step 2 5 Recheck your positive stops If an adjustment is necessary refer to ADJUSTING TABLE POSITIVE STOPS in the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual PULLEV ALIGNMENT Pullev Alignment is set at the factorv and should not require further adjustment Vou should inspect the alignment periodically To align pullevs A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Release blade tension using the Blade Tension Ouick Release Lever 2 Remove lower wheel A by removing the hex screw B in the center of the wheel SEE FIG 22A 3 Place a straight edge flush up against the wheel pulley and the motor pulley 4 If an adjustment is necessary loosen the set screws on the motor pulley and slide the motor pul ley in or out until the motor pulley and wheel pulley are aligned 5 Re
39. and up against the blade SEE FIG 15 Fig 15 3 If an adjustment is necessary tilt the table until it is square to the blade and tighten the lock knobs 23 4 Adjust the 90 degree stop until it contacts the underside of the table Adjust the pointer on the bevel scale to read O if necessary 5 Afterthe 90 degree stop is set you can move on to setting the 45 degree stop Loosen the lock knobs and tilt the table until the pointer lines up at the 45 degree mark 6 The 45 degree positive stop B should contact the table at this point SEE FIG 16 Fig 16 7 Wan adjustment is necessary loosen locknut A and adjust stop until it contacts the table when the scale reads 45 degrees 8 Once the stop is set retighten the locknut UPPER BEARING ADJUSTMENT The upper and lower guide bearings are mounted to a Guide block on eccentric shafts that when rotated position the guide bearings closer to or further away from the sides of the blade The guide bearings should be spaced about 003 from the blade The guide bear ings should NOT contact the blade when the blade is running and the machine is not cutting If an adjust ment is necessary NOTICE Make certain that you have followed all of the steps in the SETTING BLADE TENSION section in the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual prior to starting this section A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT GUARD REMOVED ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE FOR CLARITV
40. as far as thev will go 4 Securely tighten all four hex head bolts that fasten the front and rear rails to the table at this time 5 Attach the guide tube to the front rail using five hex head bolts five lock washers and five flat washers Only snug by hand at this time SEE FIG 6 Fig 6 FENCE ADJUSTMENT A WARNING 1 MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE Place the fence assembiv A onto the guide tube B Make sure that the hook on the rear of the fence fits under the rear rail SEE FIG 7 Fig 7 Line up the edge of the fence with the edge of the miter slot C and lock the fence handle If the fence lines up parallel with the miter slot skip ahead to step 5 otherwise proceed to step 3 If the fence is not parallel to the miter slot with the fence handle still locked loosen the two hex head screws D on top on the fence Shift the fence body until it lines up parallel with the miter slot and then retighten the two hex head screws loosened in step 3 Remove the fence and reposition so that the fence body is to left of the blade and the pointer on the fence body points to the zero mark on the black scale Lock the fence handle SEE FIG 8 Fig 8 6 With the fence still locked move the guide tube until the body of the fence is flush up against the blade NOTE Do not force the fence up against the blade as you may bend it The fence should just touch the blade
41. ates excessively LIKELY CAUSE S Saw unplugged Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped Cord damaged Magnetic starter is tripped 20 Model only Stop not adjusted correctly Angle pointer not set accurately Miter gauge out of adjustment Fence not aligned with blade Warped wood Excessive feed rate Incorrect blade for cut 5 Blade tension not set properly Guide bearings not set properly Dull blade Blade mounted wrong Gum or pitch on blade Incorrect blade for cut Gum or pitch on table Extension cord too light or too long Low shop voltage Base on uneven floor Bad v belt Motor mount is loose Loose hardware 32 l 2 3 4 Check plug connections Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker Replace cord Reset starter Check blade with square and adjust stop Check blade with square and adjust pointer Adjust miter gauge Check and adjust fence Select another piece of wood Reduce feed rate Change blade to correct type 5 Set blade tension according to blade manufacturer s specs Review guide bearing adjustment Replace blade Teeth should point down Remove blade and clean Change blade to correct type Clean table Replace with adequate size and length cord Contact your local electric company Reposition on flat level surface Replace v belt Tighten motor
42. ca IL 60143 3201 American National Standards Institute 25West 43rd St 4th Floor New York NY 10036 ANSI 01 1 Safety Reguirements For Woodworking Machines WWW ANSI ORG U S Department of Labor Regulations OSHA 1910 213 Regulations WWW OSHA GOV PRODUCT SAFETV 1 Serious personal injurv mav occur if normal safetv precautions are overlooked or ignored Accidents are frequentiv caused bv lack of familiaritv or failure to pav attention Obtain advice from supervisor instructor or another qualified individual who is familiar with this machine and its operations 2 Everv work area is different Alwavs consider safe tv first as it applies to vour work area Use this machine with respect and caution Failure to do so could result in serious personal injurv and damage to the machine 3 Preventelectrical shock Follow all electrical and safetv codes including the National Electrical Code NEC and the Occupational Safetv and Health Regulations OSHA All electrical connections and wiring should be made by gualified personnel only A WARNING 4 TO REDUCE the risk of electrical shock DO NOT use this machine outdoors DO NOT expose to rain or moisture Store indoors in a dry area 5 STOP using this machine if at any time you experience difficulties in performing any operation Contact your supervisor instructor or machine service center immediately 6 Safety decals are on this machine to warn and direct you to
43. d Hd Screw M4 External Tooth Lock Washer Switch Assy SWITCH LEAD WIRE 12 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER Label Switch M4 x 15mm Round Hd Screw 7N 2 Strain Relief Bushing M4 Hex Hut Special Screw M6 Hex Nut Upper Door Assy Inc Ref 39 40 41 42 43 44 Upper Front Door Sponge Pad Nameplate 2 x 8 Rivet Door Hinge Pin Blade See Accessories M16 L H Hex Nut M16 Washer O D 30mm X 2mm thick 6203ZZ Ball Bearing Upper Wheel Assy Inc Ref 55 56 Upper Wheel Tire M8 x 10mm Hex Soc Set Screw Hand Wheel Blade Adjusting Screw ETW 10 E Ring M8 x 30mm HEX SOC SET SCREW Block M6 x 10mm Hex Soc Set Screw Spacer Slide Block RTW 40 Retaining Ring 6203ZZ Ball Bearing Upper Wheel Shaft M6 x 18mm Pin Shaft Bracket M10 Lock Washer M10 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M8 x 60mm Hex Hd Screw Bracket 8 Lock Nut 8 Lock Washer Support Rod Spring M8 x 15mm Hex Soc Set Screw Spacer Pointer M5 x 45mm Round Hd Screw Support Tension Bracket Assy includes Nos 85 86 87 M6 X 30MM HEX SOCKET HEAD SCREW FIXED BLOCK FIXED PLATE ASSEMBLY QTY A 0GNN lt 44 Naa A DN 44 D 4 Kuurnan Pi 44 KNININ ANK AAA ANDHRA BA 4 1vk vauvaa ma ma ma i lt N 35 MODEL 50300 20 PART NO OR71801 OR93378 OR71700 OR71701 OR94894 OR71702 OR71703 OR71704 OR71705 OR94206 OR94207 OR71707 OR71708 OR71709 OR
44. de of bandsaw clear of sawdust Occasionally vacuum out the inside of the unit or blow out the inside of the unit with an air hose e Clean and grease the raising lowering mechanism if the unit becomes difficult to move 30 INSTALLING CHANGING BLADES A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Loosen the blade tension using the blade tension quick release handle A SEE FIG 25 Flg 25 2 Remove the table insert B and tapered pin SEE FIG 26 Flg 26 3 Lower the blade guard assembly D by loosening the knob F and rotating the handwheel E SEE FIGS 25 and 26 4 Open both the upper and lower doors of the band Saw 5 Carefully remove the blade from between the upper and lower guides and remove the blade from both of the wheels and slide the blade through the slot in the table to remove the old blade 6 Guide the new blade through the table slot and place into the blade guides and onto the center of the upper and lower wheels NOTICE The blade teeth MUST point downward and towards the front of the saw 7 Replace the tapered pin and table insert 31 A WARNING Before operating the band saw MAKE CERTAIN to check ALL of the following Setting Blade Tension Blade Tracking Upper and Lower Bearing Adjustments These sections are all located in the ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual REPLACING V BELT A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE
45. e of the original retail purchase by the original owner SCTW will repair or replace at its expense and at its option any SCTW machine machine part or machine accessory which in normal use has proven to be defective provided that the customer returns the product shipping prepaid to an authorized service center with proof of purchase and provides SCTW with a reasonable opportunity to verify the alleged defect by inspection This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence accidents or lack of maintenance or to repairs or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than SCTW Normal wear components are also excluded under this coverage Every effort has been made to ensure that all SCTW machinery meets the highest quality and durability standards We reserve the right to change specifications at any time due to our commitment to continuous improvement of the quality of our products EXCEPT AS SET FORTH ABOVE SCTW MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED REPRESENTA TIONS OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ITS MACHINERY OR ITS CONDITION MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE SCTW FURNISHES THE ABOVE WARRANTIES IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED SCTW SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY A SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL
46. ent Knob do so in small increments as this is a sensitive adjustment 4 Once proper tracking is achieved close upper door 5 f proper tracking can not be achieved through the preceding steps follow the steps in the section labeled ADJUSTING UPPER AND LOWER WHEEL ASSEMBLIES ADJUSTING UPPER AND LOWER WHEEL ASSEMBLIES NOTICE The following adjustments should ONLY be made when the blade will not track in the center of both wheels after following ALL of the steps in the BLADE TRACKING section of this manual A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE The upper and lower wheel assemblies allow for adjust ment from side to side as well as top to bottom In order for the blade to run on the center of both the upper and lower wheels the wheels must be coplanar with each other In other words if you were to place a straight edge against the outer edges of both the upper and lower wheels they would be evenly aligned Of course due to the design of a bandsaw it is impossible to place a straight edge on both the upper and lower wheels at the same time One simple way around this is to use egual size blocks of wood to offset the straight edge Fig 13A 1 Using two blocks of wood of egual size preferably about 4 thick clamp one block on the outer edge of both the upper and lower wheel N Place the straight edge along the blocks of wood The upper and or lower wheel assemblies will no
47. er M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Flat Washer Brake M10 Hex Nut M10 Lock Nut M10 Flat Washer Motor Cord Not Shown Power Cord Not Shown Owners Manual Not Shown Owners Manual Spanish Not Shown Owners Manual French Not Shown QTV a lt p x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x KBR N N A KEV NO 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 400 400 400 MODEL 50250 18 PART NO OR71790 OR71791 OR71792 OR71793 OR71794 OR71738 OR90500 OR71802 OR71804 OR93380 OR71806 OR90235 OR90331 OR71807 OR73671 OR72451 OR94899 OR93544 OR72453 OR72454 OR90227 OR91746 OR93922 OR90366 OR91774 OR90077 OR72455 OR94230 OR94330 OR94231 OR90248 OR93535 OR72456 OR70435 OR70382 OR72483 OR72467 OR94212 OR92137 OR72468 OR94232 OR70330 OR90235 OR72469 OR93381 OR90248 OR72470 OR72471 OR72473 OR90228 OR93922 OR94234 OR91806 OR94892 OR72474 OR90228 OR90927 OR90230 OR72530 OR72531 OR72527 OR72528 OR72529 DESCRIPTION Lower Door Assv Inc Ref 301 302 Lower Front Door Sponge Pad Lower Wheel Assy Inc Ref 304 305 Lower Wheel Tire M16 L H Hex Nut Flat Washer Spindle Pullev M8x 15mm Hex Soc Set Screw Motor
48. g any maintenance DO NOT permit people to be in the immediate work area especially when the machine is operating 7 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure that the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord to the electrical receptacle 19 MAINTAIN your balance DO NOT extend yourself over the tool Wear oil resistant rubber soled shoes A WARNING Keep floor clear of debris grease and wax 18 KEEP protective guards in place and in working order 20 MAINTAIN all machines with care ALWAYS KEEP machine clean and in good working order KEEP all blades and tool bits sharp 8 AVOID a dangerous working environment DO 21 NEVER leave a machine running unattended Turn NOT use electrical tools in a damp environment the power switch to the OFF position DO NOT or expose them to rain or moisture leave the machine until it has come to a complete stop A WARNING 22 REMOVE ALL MAINTENANCE TOOLS from the immediate area prior to turning the machine ON 23 SECURE all work When it is possible use clamps or jigs to secure the workpiece This is safer than attempting to hold the workpiece with your hands 9 CHILDPROOF THE WORKSHOP AREA by 24 STAY ALERT watch what you are doing and use removing switch keys unplugging tools from the common sense when operating any machine DO electrical receptacles and using padlocks NOT operate any machine tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alco
49. hat is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances If a plug is provided with your machine DO NOT modify the plug If it will not fit your electrical receptacle have a qualified electrician install the proper connections to meet all electrical codes local and state All connections must also adhere to all of OSHA mandates IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION of the equip ment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding con ductor DO NOT connect the equipment grounding con ductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded PLUGS RECEPTACLES A WARNING Electrocution or fire could result if this machine is not grounded properly or if the electrical configura tion does not comply with local and state electrical codes MAKE CERTAIN the machine is disconnected from power source before starting any electrical work e MAKE SURE the circuit breaker does not exceed the rating of the plug and receptacle Depending on which model you have the motor supplied with your machine is either a 115 230 volt 60 hertz single phase motor or a dedicated 230 volt 60 hertz single phase motor Never connect the green or ground wire to a live
50. her M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M8 x 20mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M6 x 10MM HEX SOC HD SCREW M6 Lock Washer M6 Flat Washer M8 x 20mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Lock Washer Warning Label Blade Guard Blade Guard Shaft Gear STW 10 C Ring Bushing Guide Bar Bracket M8 x 60mm Lock Knob 5 x 12mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M5 FLAT WASHER M5 LOCK WASHER Pointer Guide Bar Cutting Height Scale Worm Gear Plate M8 X 15mm NYLON SET SCREW M8 Lock Washer HEX SOCKET HEAD SCREW M8 x 12mm Blade Guard Assembly Includes Key Nos 139 140 155 156 157 4 x 8mm Round Head Screw Sight Window M4 Flat Washer M4 Crown Nut QTY POP PA 44 40 kokoa a A A A A AA AN NN NN NNN lt NDND NNDNDND NN NDA N N N KEV NO 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 227 2 17 2282 eee 22 gt 25202 251 1 1 1 1 248 256 2578 2582 2592 287 3 P86 4 284 4 2854 S AR 95 v m M 4 MODEL 50200 16 PART KEY PART NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION OR72478 Slide Pin 248 OR93376 M6 x 30mm Spring Pin OR94224 M4 x 10mm Hex Soc Hd Screw 249 OR94890 M6 Flat Washer O D 16mm X 1 5mm thick OR71762 Shaft 250 OR92723 M6 x 40mm Hex Hd Screw 2730 27405 2 lt OR94021 6202ZZ Ball Bearing 251
51. hol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools 10 DO NOT use electrical tools in the presence of may result in serious personal injury flammable liquids or gasses 25 USE ONLY recommended accessories Use of incorrect or improper accessories could cause seri ous injury to the operator and cause damage to the machine If in doubt DO NOT use it 26 THE USE of extension cords is not recommended for 230V eguipment It is better to arrange the placement of your eguipment and the installed wiring to eliminate the need for an extension cord If an extension cord is necessary refer to the chart in the Grounding Instructions section to determine the minimum gauge for the extension cord The extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin 27 Wear proper clothing DO NOT wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry These items can get caught in the machine during operations and pull the operator into the moving parts Users must wear a protective cover on their hair if the hair is long to prevent it from contacting any moving parts 28 SAVE these instructions and refer to them freguent ly and use them to instruct other users 29 Information regarding the safe and proper operation of this tool is also available from the following sources Power Tool Institute 1300 Summer Avenue Cleveland OH 44115 2851 www powertoolinstitute org National Safetv Council 1121 Spring Lake Drive ltas
52. how to protect yourself or visitors from personal injury These decals MUST be maintained so that they are legible REPLACE decals that are not legible 7 DO NOT leave the unit plugged into the electrical outlet Unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use and before servicing performing maintenance tasks or cleaning 8 ALWAYS turn the power switch OFF before unplugging the band saw A WARNING 9 DO NOT handle the plug or band saw with wet hands 10 USE accessories only recommended by Steel City 11 DO NOT pull the band saw by the power cord NEVER allow the power cord to come in contact with sharp edges hot surfaces oil or grease 12 DO NOT unplug the band saw by pulling on the power cord ALWAYS grasp the plug not the cord 13 REPLACE a damaged cord immediately DO NOT use a damaged cord or plug DO NOT use if the band saw is not operating properly or has been damaged left outdoors or has been in contact with water 14 DO NOT use the band saw as a tov DO NOT use near or around children 15 ENSURE that the machine sits firmiv on the floor before using If the machine wobbles or is unstable correct the problem bv using shims or blocks prior to operation 16 MATCH the blade tvpe and size to the workpiece being cut 17 MAKE SURE that the blade tension is set appropri atelv for the size of blade being used 18 MAKE SURE that the blade is tracking properly by manually turning the wheels bef
53. ion while turning the handwheel counterclock wise decreases the tension SEE FIG 12 Fig 12 2 The Blade Tension Gauge B shows approximately how much tension should be applied depending on the width of the blade Set the blade to the proper tension setting for your specific blade width NOTE When the band saw is not being used it is a good idea to release the tension on the blade as this will help to prolong the blade life An easy way to do this is by using the Blade Tension Ouick Release Lever D A WARNING Make sure that the blade tension guick release lever is reset before operating the saw BLADE TRACKING Blade tracking refers to the way the saw blade rides on the wheels while the machine is in operation This adjustment has been set at the factory but it is good practice to check the tracking each time before using the machine Tracking should also be checked after a blade change A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Open the upper door exposing the top wheel of the bandsaw SEE FIG 13 N Rotate the blade clockwise by hand and take note of the position of the blade on the wheel The blade should ride on the center of the wheel Fig 13 3 Ifthe blade does not ride on the center of the wheel or starts to move towards the edge of the wheel slightly rotate the Upper Tracking Adjustment Knob C SEE FIG 12 NOTE When rotating Upper Tracking Adjustm
54. k Washer M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M6 Flat Washer M6 Lock Washer M6 x 15mm Hex Hd Screw M10 x 65mm Hex Hd Screw Table Bracket 3 x 10 Roll Pin Table Insert M10 Hex Nut M6 x 30mm Hex Hd Screw M6 Hex Nut Pointer M4 x 10mm Hex Soc Hd Screw M8 Flat Washer O D 16mm x 1mm thick M8 Lock Washer M8 x 40mm HEX SOC HD SCR M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Set Screw M6 x 15mm Hex Hd Screw M6 Lock Washer M6 Flat Washer Front Rail End Cover Front Rail Assy Inc Ref 294 295 Guide Rail Scale 10mm x 12mm Open Wrench 3mm Hex Wrench 6mm Hex Wrench anna NYNNNOP PPS 000000 4 1N 4 40 a mk mama AAA KEV NO 800 801 802 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 PART NO OR71784 OR71785 OR71786 OR71787 OR71788 OR71735 OR90500 OR71802 OR71803 OR93380 OR71805 N A N A OR71807 OR71810 OR72451 OR94899 OR93544 OR72453 OR72454 OR90227 OR91746 OR93922 OR90366 OR91774 OR90077 OR72455 OR94230 OR94330 OR94231 OR90248 MODEL 50200 16 DESCRIPTION Lower Door Assy Inc Ref 301 302 Lower Front Door Sponge Pad Lower Wheel Assy Inc Ref 304 305 Lower Wheel Tire M16 L H Hex Nut Flat Washer Spindle Pulley M8x 15mm Hex Soc Set Screw Motor Pulley M6 Hex Nut M6 x 25mm Pa
55. many of the basic and specific safety procedures needed in an industrial envi ronment All federal and state laws and any regulations having jurisdiction covering the safety reguirements for use of this machine take precedence over the statements in this manual Users of this machine must adhere to all such regulations Below is a list of symbols that are used to attract your attention to possible dangerous conditions P This is the international safety alert 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 A DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation if not avoid ed MAY result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indi cates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTICE This symbol is used to alert the user to useful informa tion about proper operation of the machine AWARNING Exposure to the dust created by power sanding saw ing grinding drilling and other construction activities may cause serious and permanen
56. n Hd Screw V Belt Lower Wheel Support Assy Inc Ref 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 Shaft Lower 7x7x70mm Key Both Ends 6205ZZ Ball Bearing Bearing Base Adjusting Nut M10 Lock Washer M10 x 45mm Hex Hd Screw M16 Lock Nut 6204ZZ Ball Bearing M4 x 10mm Round Hd Screw M4 Lock Washer Bearing Cover 7x7x65mm Key Rad Both Ends M10 x 25mm Hex Hd Screw M10 Flat Washer M8 Lock Washer OTY zo 5e 5 ke Ny A kh au Dk dw qo NE cR o 69 colk q amp odes qo ODE mA 40 KEY NO 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 400 400 400 PART NO OR93535 OR72456 OR70434 OR70381 OR72482 OR72467 OR94212 OR92137 OR72468 OR94232 OR70329 N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A N A OR72475 OR72476 OR72527 OR72528 OR72529 342 2 343 2 324 4 jA 3esu d m 3264 WS 336 4 341 jA 329 3 a3 a 33003 327 331 332 o 333 2 3340 DESCRIPTION M8 x 25mm Hex Soc Hd Screw Motor Bracket Motor Motor Plate Ornament Label Plate Cable 7N 2 Strain Relief Bushing M5 x 12mm Pan Hd Screw Support Set M10 Rivet Nut Spec Label MFG Plate M6 Hex Nut Spring M8 X 20MM HEX SOC HD SCREW M8 Lock Washer Brake pedal Support Brake Rotation Rod M10 Hex Nut M16 Lock Nut M16 Flat Wash
57. on a machine Serious injurv could ALWAVS wear hearing protection Plain cotton is result if it tips over or you accidentally contact not an acceptable protective device Hearing moving part eguipment should comply with ANSI S3 19 13 Standards A WARNING DO NOT store anything above or near the machine 14 DO NOT operate any machine or tool if under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication 15 EACH AND EVERY time check for damaged parts J prior to using any machine Carefully check all guards to see that they operate properly are not damaged and perform their intended functions Check for alignment binding or breakage of all 4 ALWAYS wear a NIOSH OSHA approved dust moving parts Any guard or other part that is dam mask to prevent inhaling dangerous dust or air aged should be immediately repaired or replaced b rticles i PRA 16 Ground all machines If any machine is supplied with a 3 prong plug it must be plugged into a 3 contact electrical receptacle The third prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the third prong 5 ALWAYS keep the work area clean well lit and organized DO NOT work in an area that has slip pery floor surfaces from debris grease and wax 6 ALWAYS unplug the machine from the electrical receptacle before making adjustments changing 17 Keep visitors and children away from any machine parts or performin
58. ore starting the machine 19 ADJUST all blade guides as specifided in the operating instructions 20 ADJUST the upper guide to a point about 1 8 above the workpiece being cut 21 DO NOT cut workpieces that do not have a flat bottom without properly supporting the piece to maintain a stable position 22 KEEP hands and fingers away from blade 23 HOLD workpiece firmly and use a moderate feed speed 24 MAKE relief cuts in workpiece before cutting curves 25 TURN OFF machine before backing the workpiece out of an incomplete cut 26 TURN OFF the machine before removing scrap pieces 27 REGULARLY clean dust build up around lower blade guides 28 TURN machine off and disconnect from power source before performing any cleaning mainte nance or repairs ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock follow all electri cal and safetv codes including the National Electric Code NEC and the Occupational Safetv and Health Regulations OSHA All electrical connections and wiring should be made by gualified personnel only This manual is written for three spe cific band saw models Model No 50200 16 Model No 50250 18 and Model No 50300 20 Please follow the specific reguirements for your model band saw MODEL NO 50200 The switch provided with your saw is a dual voltage capable switch meaning it is designed to function at either 115 or 230 volts
59. other machines please contact vour nearest Steel Citv distributor or visit our website at www steelcitvtoolworks com DEFINITION OF TERMS Blade drift A problem that may occur when the blade Ripping Cutting lengthwise down the workpiece with begins to wander off the cutting line the grain of the wood Crosscutting Cutting across the grain or the width of Set Refers to the blade and the angle at which the the workpiece saw teeth are bent or positioned Guide Bearings Located on either side of the blade Tracking Refers to the orientation of the saw blade on providing stability for blade while cutting the wheels while the machine is running Resaw The process of slicing stock to reduce its Thrust Bearing Located behind the saw blade pro thickness viding support to the back of the blade when the blade is cutting FEATURE IDENTIFICATION FENCE ASSEMBLV ON OFF SWITCH BLADE TENSIONING HANDWHEEL DEPTH SCALE BLADE GUARD ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL FLEXIBLE LAMP TABLE BLADE GUARD FOOT BRAKE 18 AND 20 MODELS z710om moo p gt GENERAL SAFETV A WARNING TO AVOID serious injurv and damage to the machine read and follow all Safetv and Operating Instructions before assembling and operating this machine This manual is not totally comprehensive It does not and can not convey every possible safety and opera tional problem which may arise while using this machine The manual will cover
60. rench 6mm Hex Wrench QTY lt I I I a NN o A a nnl Aa NYHNNNOPP 5 000 5 NDNNDND NNN 5 5 5 h d a mama mama i 39 KEV NO 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 298 299 MODEL 50300 20 PART NO OR74189 OR94224 OR71762 OR94021 OR94225 OR72480 OR72481 OR93535 OR90248 OR92193 OR91752 OR90248 OR94225 OR94227 OR71768 OR72484 OR72485 OR74191 OR94021 OR72534 OR94021 OR94225 OR72487 OR72489 OR91752 OR90248 OR94881 OR72490 OR94881 OR72492 OR90235 OR90502 OR90059 OR72493 OR72494 OR93936 OR72495 OR91774 OR94889 OR72496 OR72497 OR90133 OR72498 OR72499 OR72500 OR93376 OR94890 OR92723 OR72501 OR94893 OR72503 OR94236 OR90502 OR90059 OR72505 OR72506 OR94237 OR72507 OR72508 OR72509 OR72510 OR72512 OR94881 OR90248 OR93535 OR90059 OR90502 OR94236 OR94238 OR72514 OR94239 OR72515 OR90228 OR94891 OR90235 OR72516 OR94224 OR94881 OR90248 OR92
61. sing a screwdriver tighten or loosen depending on whether the front end of the fence needs to be raised or lowered set screw A located on the front of the fence SEE FIG 10 Fig 10 TABLE TILT The table on your bandsaw is designed to tilt up to 48 degrees to the right and up to 10 degrees to the left To tilt the table A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Loosen both lock knobs on the underside of the table one is shown at A SEE FIG 11 Fig 11 2 Tilt the table to the right note the scale B on the side shows the angle of the table 3 Retighten lock knobs when desired angle is achieved NOTE In order to tilt the table to the left it will be necessary to remove the 90 table stop bolt C SETTING BLADE TENSION The blade tension is set bv using the blade tension handwheel It MUST be set prior to initial operation as it plavs a vital role in setup of other features of the band saw It should also be checked when the blade is replaced and from time to time as the blade will stretch after prolonged use Keep in mind that putting too much or too little tension on the blade can cause either blade breakage too much pressure or poor cut ting results too little pressure A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Setthe blade tension by rotating the handwheel A Turning the handwheel clockwise increases the tens
62. t respiratory or other injury including silicosis a serious lung dis ease cancer and death Avoid breathing the dust and avoid prolonged contact with dust The dust may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e Lead from lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Always operate tool in well ventilated area and pro vide for proper dust removal Use a dust collection system along with an air filtration system whenever possible Always use properly fitting NIOSH OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure and wash exposed areas with soap and water 1 To avoid serious injury and damage to the machine read the entire User Manual before assembly and operation of this machine AWARNING ALWAYS wear eye protection Any machine can throw debris into the eyes during operations which could cause severe and permanent eye damage Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles that comply with ANSI standard Z87 1 when operat ing power tools 11 DO NOT FORCE the machine to perform an opera tion for which it was not designed It will do a safer and higher qualitv job by only performing operations for which the machine was intended A WARNING 12 DO NOT stand
63. terminal The machine should only be connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug EXTENSION CORDS A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock use the proper gauge of extension cord When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your machine will draw The smaller the gauge number the larger the diameter of the extension cord is If in doubt of the proper size of an extension cord use a shorter and thicker cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result ing in a loss of power and overheating A CAUTION USE ONLY a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 prong grounding plug and a 3 pole receptacle that accepts the machine s plug If you are using an extension cord outdoors be sure it is marked with the suffix W A W in Canada to indi cate that it is acceptable for outdoor use Make certain the extension cord is properly sized and in good electrical condition Always replace a worn or damaged extension cord immediately or have it repaired by a gualified person before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects exces sive heat and damp or wet areas MINIMUM RECOMMENDED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS AWG 115 VOLT OPERATION ONLY 16 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG Not recommended 0 to 6 Amps 6 to 10 Amps 10 to 12 Amps 12 to 15 Amps MINIMUM RECOMMENDED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS AWG 230 VOLT OPERATION ONL
64. tighten set screws on the motor pulley replace wheel and reseat the blade on the lower wheel BLADE DRIFT Blade drift occurs when the blade begins to wander off the cutting line even when the fence is being used It can be caused by several factors including e Fence not parallel to the miter slot and to the blade e Incorrect blade tension Wrong blade type e Dull blade If you experience blade drift check the appropriate adjustments first If this does not correct the problem the blade will have to be replaced See BLADE REPLACEMENT in the MAINTANENCE section of this manual for more information CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE This section ONLY applies to Model No 50200 16 Models 50250 18 and 50300 20 are dedicated 230V motors DO NOT attempt to change the volt age on either of these two models The motor supplied with the Model 50200 16 bandsaw is a dual voltage 115 230V motor The motor comes prewired from the factory for 115 volt operation To change to 230 volt operation in addition to the following steps you will have to replace the existing 115V plug supplied with the saw with a UL CSA listed plug not included suitable for 230 volts and the rated current of the motor The saw should only then be connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug No adapter is available or should be used with the 230V plug A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE
65. w be adjusted until the wheels are in line with each other To adjust the upper wheel assembly loosen the six 6mm Socket Head Cap Screws opposite the upper wheel on the outside of the cabinet 4 Adjust the cast iron bracket A inside the saw using the six 4mm set screws three of which are shown at B Use these adjusting set screws until the upper wheel assembiv is coplanar eveniv aligned with the lower wheel assembiv SEE FIG 13A 5 If the wheels are now coplanar retighten the six 6mm socket head cap screws otherwise proceed to step 6 6 To adjust the lower wheel assembly loosen the four chrome plated bolts D and adjust the black threaded inserts E located beneath them until the desired alignment is achieved SEE FIG 13B Fig 13B 7 Once proper alignment is achieved retighten any loose bolts and recheck the blade tracking If the blade does not track properly repeat the steps in the BLADE TRACKING section of this manual ADJUSTING TABLE POSITIVE STOPS CAUTION Do not attempt to set the positive stops until vou have checked and or adjusted both the blade tension and blade tracking Refer to SETTING BLADE TENSION and BLADE TRACKING in the ADJUST MENTS section of this manual A WARNING MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SAW IS DISCONNECT ED FROM THE POWER SOURCE 1 Loosen both locking knobs A and let the table rest against the 90 degree stop B SEE FIG 14 2 Place a square on the table top

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