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CX103 7” x 12” HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL

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1. CRRFTEX CX103 7 12 Horizontal amp Vertical Band Saw PHYSICAL FEATURES Belt Tension Knob Pulleys amp Belt Cover Blade Tracking Controls Vise Hand Wheel ye On Off owitch p I 25 Heavy Duty Coolant B 1 HP Motor On off Switch Sparrex Hydraulic a Feed e Work Stop 4 Chip 4 Wheels for Powdered Mobilit Coated Paint SETUP List of Contents Qty Before setting up your machine you need to 1 read and understand the instructions given B Belt 1 in this manual 2 2 4 Wheel 2 unpainted surfaces of this band saw E Material Stop Bar 1 are coated with rust prevention waxy oil and Material Stop 1 you will want to remove this before you G Hardware Bag washers and screws begin assembly Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage painted surfaces N WARNING CX103 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 UNPACKING The machine is properly packaged and is shipped completely in a crate for safe tra
2. 22 CX103 CABINET amp BASE PARTS LIST Mensa DESCRIPTION BOTTOM PAN LEG LEFT 65 NUT 66 SPRING WASHER LIMIT SWITCH 1 68 LIMIT SWITCH SEAT 69 ROUND HO SCREW HEX HD SCREW HEX HD SCREW THUMB SCREW STOP BLOCK WORK STOP ROD FIBER HEX NUT 76 WASHER BEARING BUSHING FRONT 78 RUBBERCOVER WASHER 80N SUPPORT SHAFT 80 1 BUSHING PIVOT ARM i PLATE 2 85 SPRING WASHER 2 86 HO SCREW SUPPORT ROD SPRING SET SCREW ADJUSTABLE SPRING ROD BOTTOM SUPPORT 00 1 89 SPRING BRACKET WASHER 90 res HD SCREW WHEEL WHEEL SHAFT TIE WASHER 36 CUTTER PIN 92 1 WASHER 37 TOGGLE SWITCH 94 FRONT VISE REAR VISE 5 96 VISE THRUST SHAFT SPRING WASHER WASHER HEX HD SCREW HEX HD SCREW 98 1 SPRING WASHER 98 2 WASHER 1 99 HEX HD SCREW 100 HEX SCREW 105 STRAIN RELIEF SPRING WASHER ac pas 107 COOLANT TANK ROUND HD SCREW 5558 1 108 HOSEFITING V 5996 2 we Hose 2 1 2 SA ER STOP SCREW 1 13 VENT PLUG 762 HEXHD SOREW 136881 1 MSN GEARBOXGASKET 63 NUT s 1 me WORM GEAR DESCRIPTION 64 90 POSITION SUPPORT pe pwe ooo 5116X314 1 2 ED 5 32 22MM
3. din 3 8 1 1 2 ERRARE 8 24 1 am 2 1 1 me 1 a 0 FERE 8 Iu 2 1 12 14 1 3 8X1 3 4 aw 51212 14X12 4 HER a 33MM 1 em 1 LE 3 HERE CX103 BOW amp MOTOR PARTS BREAKDOWN m 2 185 193 4 183 217592 154 lt 3 18 3 206 20512 203 C 121 198 1 148 0 157 12603 200 149 2 19903 167 160 2 gt gt CX103 BOW 8 MOTOR PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION SIZE KEY 6X20 118 BALL BEARING DESCRIPTION HEX HD SCREW 1 4 1 2 166 SLIDING GUIDE PLATE ce 167 SET SCREW 546X3 4 127 BLADE CON 1 WASHER 3 8 35 4 169 BLADE TENSION SLIDING BLOCK 8 1 120 OILSEAL 25 47 7 170 HEX HD SCREW 1 4 1 2 121N GEAR BOX 170 1 SPRING WASHER 1 4 1 122 SPRING WASHER 5 16 4 170 2 WASHER 14 123 HEX SCREW 5 16 1 1 4 4 171 SLIDING DRAW BLOCK 123 1 ADJ SCREW 1 4 3 8 vi 172 BRACKET E el 124 BLADE WHEEL REAR i BEARING BUSHING BALL BEARING 6203 22 HEX SOC SCREW 3 16X5 8 BLADE WHEEL FRONT 1 BEARING BUSHING HEX SOC SCREW
4. Screw Figure 5 Installing the work stop Motor Assembly Attach the motor mounting plate to the head using the long bolt and make sure that the flat side of the plate is facing up Install the guard plate to the head using the screw lock washer and the carriage bolt Attach the motor mounting plate to the guard plate through the slotted hole in the guard using screws and washers provided These components also serve to position and lock the motor in place for proper speed belt adjustment Now install the motor to the motor mounting plate using four bolts and nuts and make sure the motor shaft is placed through the large opening in the guard plate and must be aligned with the drive shaft N S2 CRRFTEX 9 CH TI Motor amp Drive Pulleys Assemble the motor pulley to the motor shaft Make sure that the small diameter must be closest to the motor and finger tighten the set screw Assemble the drive pulley to the protruding drive shaft and make sure that the large diameter must be closest to the bearing and finger tighten the set screw Belt Cover the belt cover and slide it onto the pulleys make sure the collar of the cover is slid on to the bottom part of the pulleys and secure it with screws and washers provided See figure 6 Figure 6 Installing the belt cover Close the belt cover and secure it with the lock knob Installing the Belt Place the belt into one of the pulley groov
5. CRRFTEX CX103 7 x12 HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL METAL CUTTING BAND SAW User Manual IES COPYRIGHT 2010 BY CRAFTEX INDUSTRIES INC CONSENT oF INDUSTRIES INC Table of Contents General Safety IMSMUCIOMNS e opecific Safety Instructions scis 4 5 6 SETUD em Y 7 Unpacking EN mM 7 m 8 iub Ioui aae 9 9 Lu fein 9 MOLOF ASSCMDIY 9 Motor Pulley amp Drive 10 seo 10 Stan HC 1B 10 Verca Cunina m 11 910 610 161 61 111 9 171957777 20 577 2 ER 11 TIS ORCC IM 11 12 uiii 12 Changing 12 D I TM 13
6. 1 Turn the machine off and disconnect the cord from the power source 2 Place the square as shown in figure 17 The square should lie along the entire length of the vise and blade without a gap 3 If adjustment is necessary loosen the bolts holding the vise and adjust it so that the square lines up properly 4 Tighten the bolts back Figure 16 Squaring the blade to the table 3 Check to see if the blade is making contact along the entire width of the blade 4 If adjustment is necessary loosen screw shown in figure 16 and rotate the blade guide slightly until the blade is square along its entire width with the table 5 ighten the bolts Figure 17 Squaring the vise to the blade Blade Guide Bearing Adjustment One of the most important adjustments on your CX103 is the blade guide bearing adjustment If the blade guides are not properly adjusted it is impossible to get the satisfactory result 594412194 15 CX SERIES The bearing guides on your CX103 are adjusted and power tested with several test cuts in the factory to ensure proper settings so the need for adjustment should rarely occur lf the guides do get out of adjustment it is important to readjust them immediately Because guides adjustment is a critical factor in the performance of your saw it is wise to try cutting with a new blade before adjusting the guide to see if the new blade solves the problem If the new blade does no
7. 128 BLADE BACK COVER 176 1 SPRING WASHER 130 2 178 ROUND HD SCREW 4AX1I2 130 1 WASHER 14 2 179 WASHER 2 132 ADJUSTABLE BRACKET REAR 1 181 BLADE ADJUSTABLE HANDLE W BALL BEARING 182 VERTICAL CUTTING PLATE 1 3 4 134 ADJUSTABLE BLADE SEAT READ 1 183 BELT 1 ns BemmGPN 2 164 WORMPULEY 136 ECCENTRIC SHAFT ASSEMBLY 2 185 MOTORPULLEY D er nA 136 1 CENTER SHAFT ASSEMBLY 2 186 SET SCREW 5 16X3 8 3 NUT 4 187 HEX HD SCREW 2 136 4 2 i38 WASHER 2 PULEYGOVER 140 NeXT 10 191 141 14x12 2 192 1 HEX SCREW MOTOR MOUNT PLATE 1 144 3 8X11 4 2 195 WASHER 1516 4 Lus Top support 71114 SPRNGWASHER 5 146 NT 147 NUT 38 2 198 WORM SHAFT STOPPER _ 148 ROUND HD SCREW eoo d 198 1 SET SCREW 5 16 1 4 1 WASHER 14 199 BALL BEARING 6003 BRUSH HOLDER T 1 200 BLOCK PLATE 151 2 OIL SEAL 17 35 7 152 NUT 0 202 BEARING BUSHING d 11 1 HEX HD SCREW 203 1 KEY 5x5x50 1 154 1 SPRING WASHER 204 HEX HD SCREW 1 4 1 2 155 MAGNETIC SWITCH 205 WASHER 4 1 1 2 SUPPORTPLATE __ 1 157 SET SCREW 207 LIMIT SWITCH RACK 1 158 NOZZLE SUPPORT 1 208 HEXHD SCREW
8. 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 CRAFTEX CX SERIES CX103 Horizontal amp R E FTEX Vertical Band Saw CX SERIES FEATURES MODEL CX103 7 x12 HORIZONTAL amp VERTICAL BAND SAW As part of the growing line of Craftex metalworking equipment we are proud to offer CX103 7 x 12 Horizontal and Vertical 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 103 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to 1HP 110V Single Phase Sealed Worm Gear Transmission Capacity 90 7 x 12 Rectangular 7 Round Blade Speed 86 132 178 260 FPM Gear BOX Oil Bath Hydraulic Down Feed with Auto Shut Blade Size 3 4 x 0 32 x 93 Vise Swings 10 45 Heavy Cast Iron Table Yes Powdered Coated Yes Awheels for Mobility Yes Coolant Pump Yes Approximate Weight 160 Kg
9. 0 2 1 4X1 2 plo 9 160 ROUND SCREW 210 WASHER 1 4 HEX SOC SCREW 5 16X1 1 8 1 211 SPRING WASHER 1 4 SPRING WASHER 56 0 1 212 HEX HD SCREW 1 4X1 2 163 ADJUSTABLE BRACKET FRONT 1 213 NUT 5 16 BLADE GUARD 1 214 HEX SCREW 2 164 1 ROUND HD SCREW 217 C RING WARRANTY CRAFTEX 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where applicable This warranty covers three years for parts and 90 days for labour unless specified otherwise to the original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from misuse abuse improper installation or assembly negligence accidents repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance Proof of purchase is necessary 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 repa
10. BIGGS 68 101 11518666 77 14 ei M ert 14 Adjusting the Blade Parallel to the 15 Adjusting the Blade Parallel to the 15 Blade Guide Bearing 15 WOIKCOIOD AGIUSITIOI sua D UD 16 M M 16 17 Blade S6lecllOflus sos 17 Blade DIrecHon or Der in P Pe Lei Fame 17 NET TT 18 dec 18 18 TEU 0 gets io a 19 eem 20 21 Cabinet 8 Base Parts Breakdown 22 Cabinet ca Base Parts pouce gut ed esed b 23 Bow and Motor Parts Breakdown 24 BOW ANG WOLF IPAS 25 WAAN 26 GENER
11. 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 faster service it is advisable to contact the nearest Busy Bee location for parts availability prior to bringing your product in for repairs amp 2 CRRFTEX 26 9
12. installed backwards Insufficient blade tension Work no square Feed pressure too great Guide bearing not adjusted properly Inadequate blade tension Blade guides spaced out too much Dull blade opeed Incorrect Blade guide assembly loose Blade guide bearing assembly loose Blade tracks too far away from wheel flanges Adjust to where blade just does not slip on wheel Check machinist handbook Clamp work securely Adjust wheel alignment Check machinist handbook for recommended blade type Place blade in contact work after motor is started Adjust Use thinner blade Make longer annealing cycle Use finer teeth blade next lower speed Decrease spring tension on side of Saw Reduce speed increase feed pressure scale Increase feed pressure hard spots Increase feed pressure by reducing spring tension Remove blade twist inside out and reinstall Increase tension to proper level Adjust the vise to be square with the blade and always clamp the work piece Reduce pressure by increasing spring tension on side of the saw Adjust guide bearing to 001 greater than maximum thickness including weld of the saw Increase blade tension a little at a time Move guide to the work piece as close as possible Replace blade Check manual for recommended speeds Tighten Tighten Redo the blade tracking adjust
13. use extension cords with your CX103 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 Your CX103 is equipped with a cord having 3 prongs which fit 3 prong grounding receptacle as shown in figure 3 Do not remove the grounding prong to fit it into a 2 pronged outlet Always check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt ASSEMBLY Wheels To install the wheels place blocking under the ends of the saw base to allow wheel installation and make sure the saw 15 steady while temporarily supported Take the axle and slide it through the hole located at the bottom part of your CX103 cabinet Now attach the wheels on each side of the axle and secure them with pins Bend the pins to hold it place See figure 4 Figure 4 Installing the wheels Install the other two wheels in the same manner Once all four wheels are installed remove the blocking from under the base of the saw and make sure all the pins are properly tighten Work Stop Insert the work stop rod through the hole in the bed of the saw and lock it in position with the hex bolt provided See figure 5 Now take the work stop and slide it over the rod and secure it by tightening the thumb screw shown in figure 5
14. with the vise 3 Make sure the blade is properly installed and proper speed is set Turn the lubricant pump and the saw on 4 Open the feed lock slowly rotate the feed rate dial to slow feed rate until the saw blade begins to cut the work piece Feed _ Dial Figure 19 Hydraulic feed Make sure not to apply pressure to cut the work piece but let the hydraulic feed provide the cutting force Once the cutting is done the saw turns off automatically OPERATION Blade Selection An 8 tooth per inch general use blade is furnished with this metal cutting band saw Additional blades in 4 6 8 and 10 teeth sizes are available The choice of the blade pitch is governed by the thickness of the work piece to be cut The thinner the work piece the blade with more teeth should be used A minimum of three teeth should engage the work piece at all times for proper cutting If the teeth of the blade are so far apart that they straddle the work severe damage can occur to the work piece and to the blade Blade Direction of Travel The blade is mounted on the wheels such that the vertical edge engages the work piece first See figure 20 Figure 20 Shows blade direction Blade Speeds When using your band saw always change the blade speed to best suit the material being cut The material cutting chart given below shows the blade speeds for several materials Speed F P M Belt Groove Used M
15. AL 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 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 performed with the guards in place to ensure safety ALWAYS use push sticks and feather boards to safely feed your work through the machine ALWAYS make sure that any tools used for adjustments are removed before operating the machine ALWAYS keep the bystanders safely away whi
16. ecommended not to adjust the blade tracking unless it is absolutely 8 Install the blade guard and turn the saw necessary on Be careful when the machine is running and do not touch the wheels or the blade Watch carefully where the blade rides the wheels To adjust the blade tracking on your 103 If the blade rides the wheel along its shoulder the blade tracking is properly done but if the blade drifts away or hits the 1 urn off the motor and disconnect the shoulder repeat step 2 to step 7 cord from the power source 9 Close the wheel access cover 2 Lift the saw arm and position the saw in the vertical position Close the feed lock shown in figure 19 17 3 Hemove the blade guard and open the wheel access cover 4 Loosen the lower cap screw in the tilting mechanism to a point where it is loose but snug See figure 12 5 Hotate the blade tension knob to decrease tension on the blade 6 Adjust the set screw shown in figure 12 and tighten the lower cap screw 9 Figure 12 Blade tracking screws CRRFTEX 9 CH 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 a possibility that the blade slip or drift off the line while 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 c
17. es and the other end into the respective grooves of the second pulley Line up the belt and both the pulleys in such a way that the belt is running parallel in the pulley grooves See figure 7 Drive Pulley Motor Pulley Figure 7 Belt and the pulleys Properly tighten the set screws on both pulleys and place the belt into the proper pulley combination for proper blade speed material cutting chart on page 18 Adjust the motor position to obtain approximately 1 2 depression in the belt when applying pressure with your finger See figure 8 Approximately 1 2 Depression N Figure 8 Belt tension 10 Tighten the head screw holding the motor mounting plate to the guard plate Vertical Cutting Table CX103 can easily be set up for vertical use Notching Slitting and contour work maybe be done with CX103 in the vertical position Vertical cutting table is used on the band saw only in vertical cutting mode When using the saw in horizontal position make sure the cutting table is removed To install the vertical cutting plate 1 Disconnect the band saw from power Source 2 Lift the saw arm to the vertical position and lock it in place by turning the hydraulic cylinder valve off 3 Use a screw driver and remove the two screws as shown in figure 9 Figure 9 Removing the screws 4 Guide the blade through slot in the table and secure the table with two screws figure 10 Fig
18. ir 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 BUS Y 2879 and have your credit card and part number handy e returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of purchase Returns must be in an un used condition and shipped in their original packaging a letter explaining your reason for the return Incurred shipping and handling charges are not refundable 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 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 The Busy
19. le the machine is in operation CRRFTEX CX103 7 x12 Horizontal amp Vertical Band Saw SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CX103 is designed to cut metal only ALWAYS inspect the blade for 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 ALL THE GUARDS 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 MAKE SURE before making adjustments the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is un plugged NEVER LEAVE the band unattended while it is running Saw 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 band saw if the blade is in contact with your stock 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 CX103 If you fail to do so serious injury could occur WARNING
20. ll bearings 2 Driven pulley bearing 6 8 drops a week 3 Vise lead screw as needed 4 he drive gears run in oil bath and do not require a lubricant Change the oil in the bath once a year unless the Figure 21 Coolant Tank lubricant is accidentally contaminated or a leak occurs because of improper replacement of the gearbox cover During the first few days of operation the worm gear drive will run hot Until the temperature does not go over 200F it is normal WARNING WARNING Make sure the machine is turned off and the cord is disconnected from the power When cutting magnesium do not use oil water solutions as fluid because the water in the solution can cause magnesium chip fire Always use a cutting fluid used for magnesium servicing and removing replacing any components on the machine LD CRAFTE O CRAFTEX 19 Excessive Blade Breakage Premature Blade Dulling Blade Cuts Crooked TROUBLE SHOOTING Incorrect blade tension Incorrect speed or feed Material loose in vise Blade rubs on wheel flange Teeth too coarse for material Teeth in contact with work before Saw 15 started Misaligned guides Blade too thick for wheel diameter Cracking at weld Teeth too coarse much speed Inadequate feed pressure Hard spots or scale in on material Work hardening of material specially stainless steel Blade
21. ment according to the manual 20 TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Blade Cuts Rough Too much speed or feed 1 Reduce speed and feed Blade is too coarse 2 Replace with finder blade Blade is Twisting Cutis binding blade Decrease feed pressure much blade tension Decrease blade tension Blade guides worn Heplace Un usual Wear Blade guides bearings not Adjust as per operators manual on Side Back of adjusted properly Tighten Blade guide bearing bracket is Tooth coarse for work Use finer tooth blade Too heavy feed too slow feed Increase feed pressure and Teeth Rippin Vibrating work place speed from 2 9 Gullets loading Clamp work securely Use coarse tooth blade or brush to remove chips Blade tension too high Reduce tension on blade Drive belt tension too high Reduce tension on drive belt Blade is too coarse for work Use finder blade pipes specially Use coarse blade Blade is too fine for work Adjust gears so that worm is in heavier soft materially center or gear Gear not aligned properly Check oil bath Gears need lubrication Oil bearing shaft on idler wheel Idler wheel needs lubrication Motor Running Too Hot N CX103 CABINET amp BASE PARTS BREAKDOWN R gt 5 P e e 37 Ww amp SN 4
22. nsportation When unpacking carefully inspect the crate and ensure that nothing has been damaged during transit Open the crate and check that the machine is in good condition Hemove the bolts securing the saw on the skid and place it on a level surface Figure 2 Inventory CRRFTEX CX SERIEs PROPER GROUNDING Grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock CX103 is equipped with a 110 single phase motor which features 3 conductor cord and 3 prong grounding plug to fit a grounded type receptacle Make sure the cord is plugged into a properly installed and grounded power outlet To prevent electrical hazards have a qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired This appliance is for use on a normal 110 volt circuit and is factory equipped with a specific electric cord and plug to permit connection to a proper electric circuit Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug If an adaptor plug is used it must be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle 120 Volt Grounded Outlet Gr unding Pin Figure 3 120 Volts Outlet for CX100 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 It is strongly recommended not to
23. otor Saw 60 Hz 50 Hz pulley Pulley Tool Stainless Alloy Steels 72 Small Largest Bearing Bronze Medium to High Carbon Steels 132 110 Medium Large Hard Brass or Bronze Low to Medium Carbon Steels 178 148 Large Medium Soft Brass Aluminum 260 217 Largest Small Plastic 4 Speed Material Cutting Chart MAINTENANCE During the life of your machine you will need to do some maintenance regularly to maintain it in a good condition and get perfect result every time you use your machine WARNING Make sure the machine is turned off and the cord is disconnected from the power source before servicing and removing replacing any components on the machine Coolant Tank Preparation Using water soluble coolant will increase cutting efficiency and prolong the blade life Make sure not to use black cutting oil as substitute Change cutting oil often and follow manufacturers instructions as to its uses and precautions 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Remove the coolant return hose from the tank cover 3 Remove the tank from the saw base and carefully remove the lid containing coolant pump 4 Fill the tank to approximately 80 of its Capacity 5 Place the lid back onto the tank and place the tank assembly back into the base 18 LUBRICATION the return hose back into the hole in the tank lid Lubricate the following components using SAE 30 oll 1 Ba
24. t solve the problem check the space between the blade guides here should be from 0 000 to 0 001 clearance between the blade guide bearings and make sure not to squeeze the blade too tightly with the bearings To obtain this clearance 1 The inner guide bearing is fixed and can not be adjusted The outer guide bearing is mounted to an eccentric bushing and can be adjusted 2 Lift the saw arm to 90 degree and loosen the nut while holding the bolt with an Allen wrench 3 Position the outer guide bearing by turning the bolt to the desired position of clearance 4 Tighten the nut 5 Adjust the second blade guide bearing in the same manner Bearings Figure 18 Adjusting the bearing guides Work Stop Adjustment Loosen the thumb screw holding the work stop to the shaft and adjust the work stop to the desired length position Rotate the work stop to the bottom of the cut as close as possible and tighten the thumb screw Make sure the blade is not touching the work piece even if the machine is in off position Thumb Screw Figure 19 Adjusting the work stop 16 Hydraulic Feed The CX103 is equipped with a hydraulic feed which allows controlled lowering of the Saw arm 1 Raise the saw arm to the maximum height and remove the spring the tension using the tension knob Lock the saw arm in place using the feed lock shown in figure 19 2 Place the work piece on the table and clamp it tightly
25. uards Loosen the tension screw knob allowing the saw blade to slip off the wheels 1 Place the new blade in between each of the guide bearings 2 With teeth towards the motor position the blade around the motor wheel and hold it in place with left hand 3 Hold the blade tight against the motor wheel by pulling the blade upward with the right hand which is placed at the top of the blade 4 Remove your left hand from the bottom wheel and place it at the top side of the blade to continue the application on the upper wheel on the blade 5 Remove your right hand from blade and adjust the position of the top wheel to permit left hand to slip the blade around the wheel 6 Adjust the blade tension knob clockwise until it is just right enough so that no blade slippage occurs Make sure not to tighten fully T Install the guards 8 Apply a few drops of oil on the blade 12 Blade Tracking The blade tracking means where the blade rides on the upper and lower wheels It should always be centered on both wheels IMPORTANT Tightening the set screw will move the blade close to the shoulder of the wheel while loosening it will move the blade away from the should of the wheel IMPORTANT Blade tracking is already adjusted at the factory Keep in mind that blade tracking is a very important adjustment on your 7 Rotate the blade tension knob to tension band saw and it is done in very rare the blade cases It is r
26. ure 10 Installing the table Coolant Tank Fluid Using water soluble coolant will increase cutting efficiency and prolong the blade life Make sure not to use black cutting oil as substitute Change cutting oil often and follow manufacturers instructions as to its uses and precautions For details see page 18 Maintenance Section Chip Screen he chip screen keeps the coolant tank fluid clean and does not let chips and cut offs to enter the coolant tank Place the chip screen on to the opening shown in figure1 1 Figure 11 Installing the chip screen TEST RUN Once you have assembled your machine completely then it is time for a test run to make sure that the 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 Investigate and find out the problem with your machine If you find any part of the machine that is not assembled properly read the assembly section of manual and re assemble that part according to the instructions provided in the manual 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 Lift the saw to the vertical position and remove the blade g
27. uts and secondly there will be a great possibility of breaking prematurely To adjust the blade tension Turn the saw off and disconnect the cord from the power source Turn the blade tension knob shown in figure 13 Turning the knob clockwise will increase the tension on the blade while turning the knob counter clockwise will decrease the blade tension Tension Knob Figure 13 Blade tension knob IMPORTANT To prolong the life of the blade and reduce blade stretching when the machine is not in use for period of 24 hours or more release the tension on the blade Figure 14 Removing bolts holding the vise Vise Adjustment To set the vise for 0 to 45 degree cutting 1 Lift the saw arm up to 90 degree and loosen the bolts holding the vise to the saw table See figure 14 2 Position the vise and re install it to a 45 degree See figure 15 3 Adjust the moveable vise jaw parallel to the fixed jaw by loosening the bolt shown in figure 15 making it parallel and tightening the bolt Figure 15 Setting the vise at 45 degree 14 Set the Vise for Maximum Width of otock Cutting 1 Remove the nut and bolt 2 Position the vise and re install the bolts Adjusting the Blade Parallel to the Table 1 Turn the machine off and disconnect the cord from the power source 2 a machinists square and place it on the table as shown in figure 16 Adjusting the Blade Parallel to the Vise

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