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    OPERA TING INFORMA TION 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camar illo , CA 93011 Visit our website at http://www .harborfreight.com Cop yr ight © 2001 b y Harbor F reight T ools ® . All rights reser v ed . No portion of this man ual or an y ar twor k contained herein ma y be reproduced in an y shape or f or m without the e xpress wr itten consent of Harbor[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 2 SPECIFICA TIONS SA VE THIS MANU AL Y ou will need the manual f or the saf ety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating and maintenance pr ocedures, par ts list and diagrams. K eep your in voice with this man ual. Write the in v oice number on the insi de o[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 3 5. USE EYE, HEARING, AND BREA THING PROTECTION. W ear ANSI approv e d saf ety impact e ye glasses, ANSI appro v ed hearing protection, and ANSI appro ve d dust mask or respir ator when using this product. ANSI approved saf ety impact ey e glasses, hearing protection, and du[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 4 FIGURE A 2. MAKE SURE THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION BEFORE PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD. 3. DO NOT ABUSE THE PO WER CORD . Do not use the cord to pull the 3-prong plug from a power outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving par t s . Replac[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 5 10. A V OID UNINTENTIONAL ST AR TING. Make sure you are prepared to begin w or k before turning the ST AR T s witch on. 11. DO NO T USE THIS TOOL FOR CUTTING MET ALS OR BRITTLE MA TERIALS. Do not cut dangerous materials, such as asbestos which can cause harmful dust or vapo[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 6 UNP A CKING When unpacking, chec k to mak e sure all par ts sho wn on the P ar ts List (pages 20, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26) are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor F reight T ools at the number shown on the co ver of this man ual as soon as possibl[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 7 T o Assemb le The Motor Onto The Stand: 1. Note: F or both the Model 32208 Band Saw and the Model 32206 Band Sa w , make sure to attach the Motor Pulley (3D , Model 32208 - par t #1C, Model 32206 onto the Shaft of the Motor (11A) bef ore proceeding with the f ollowing instr[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 8 FIGURE I FIGURE J REAR VIEW T o Assemb le The Bandsa w Bod y T o The Stand: 1 . With additional help , set the Bandsa w Body on the Stand. Make sure the T a b le (36B) faces to the front of the Stand. 2 . Align the four mounting holes on the Base (2B) of the Bandsaw Body wi[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 9 2 . Place the V -Belt (2C) onto the Belt Pulle y (23B) and also onto the Motor Pulley (1C). NO TE : During this step , y ou ma y need to push the Motor (11A) upward along the groo v es in the Motor Plate (10A) in order to mount the V -Belt onto the Motor Pulley . (See Figur[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 10 FIGURE M 6 . While the Side P anel Door (38A) is still open, attach the Knob ( VI ) to the Door . Then, close the Side P anel Door securely . (See Figure K and Har d ware Dia- gram.) FIGURE L 3000 600 1140 1670 2670[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 11 T o Install The Saw Blade: Wear Gloves; be careful of sharp blade teeth when handling. 1 . Remo ve the f our Knobs (15B) from the Upper and Lo we r Wheel Guards (14B, 21B). (See Figure P . ) 2 . Remo ve and set aside the Upper and Lower Wheel Guards (14B, 21B). 3 . Remo ve[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 12 4 . T ur n the Blade Adjusting Scre w (5B) countercloc kwise about 5-10 full tur ns. (See Figure R.) 5. With both hands, hold the Saw Blade with its teeth pointing downward and away from your body . Then, inser t the Sa w Blade through the hor izontal slot in the T ab le ([...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 13 T o Adjust The Sa w Blade T ension: 1 . T o tighten the tension on the Sa w Blade , tur n the Blade Adjusting Screw (5B) clockwise . (See Figure R.) 2 . T o loosen the tension on the Sa w Blade, tur n the Blade Adjusting Screw (5B) counterclockwise . 3 . The correct Sa w B[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 14 4. NO TE : Adjust the Knob Bolt (7B) only a fraction at a time . Ne v er attempt to adjust the tracking of the Saw Blade while the Bandsaw is running. T o Adjust The Upper Blade Guides And Suppor t Bearings: 1 . The Upper Blade Guides (29B) and Upper Blade Guide Suppor t B[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 15 T o Attac h The Guide P ost Guar d: 1 . Remov e the Knob Bolt (25B) which locks the Guide P ost (24B) in position. (See Figure X.) 2 . Align the two holes in the Upper Guide Cover (83B) with the Knob Bolt hole (25B) and the hole located at the bottom/front of the Upper Fra[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 16 FIGURE Y FIGURE Z T o Attac h The Dust Chute: 1 . Remov e the two Knobs (15B) located on the Low er Wheel Guard (21B). Then, remov e the Lower Wheel Guard. (See Figure P . ) 2 . Attach the Dust Chute (22B) to the top/r ight corner of the Lower Wheel Guard (21B), using the [...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 17 FIGURE AA T o Operate The Bandsa w: 1. Before starting the Bandsaw make sure all adjustments are properly made and all of the guards are in place. 2. Bef ore turning on the po wer , turn the Belt Pulley (23B) by hand to make sure there is no binding of moving parts. 3. K e[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 18 9. When cutting curves, turn the material carefully so that the Saw Blade can follow the line without being twisted. 10. If a curve is so abrupt that it is necessary to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf, a more narrow Saw Blade should be used. T r oub leshooting Guide:[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 19 2. Do not introduce water into the electric motor through the motor vents. 3. Do not use solv ents to wipe off the Bandsaw , as damage may result. 4. With a br ush or soft cloth, remo ve all the sa wdust from the Bandsa w . 5. If necessary , wipe with a damp cloth. Y ou ma[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 20 REV 04/02 REV 03/04 ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM A NOTE: When order- ing parts listed on Assemb ly Diagr am A, include the suffix “A” behind the part number . K ey No. P a rt No. Description Siz e Q t y K ey N o . P a rt No . Description Siz e Q t y 1 113101 F ace Plate 1 22 991[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 21 ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM B NO TE: When order ing par ts listed on Assembly Diagram B, include the suffix “B” behind the par t n umber .[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 22 P AR TS LIST ASSEMBL Y B - Sa w Body “*”-Indicates that the par t is included in Hardware P ac kage Bag. “$”-Indicates that the par t is an Alternative Part. “#”-Indicates that the par t is part of the A Assembly Set. REV 03/04 REV 04/02[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 23 “*”-Indicates that the par t is included in Hardware P ackage Bag. “$”-Indicates that the par t is an Alter native P ar t. “#”-Indicates that the par t is par t of the A Assemb ly Set. REV 04/02 P ARTS LIST ASSEMBL Y B - Saw Bod y (continued) REV 03/04[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 24 ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM C ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM D NOTE: When ordering parts listed on Assemb ly Diagram D, include the suffix “D” behind the par t number . NOTE: When ordering parts listed on Assembly Diagram C, include the suffix “C” behind the par t number . P a rts List A[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 25 ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM E NOTE: When order ing par ts listed on Assembly Diag ram E , include the suffix “E” behind the par t number .[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 26 ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM F NO TE: When order ing par ts listed on Assembly Diagram F , include the suffix “F” behind the par t number.[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 27 HARD W ARE DIA GRAM[...]

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    SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 28 WIRING DIA GRAM[...]