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Harbor Freight Tools 93762 manual

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    HORIZONT AL/VER TICAL MET AL CUTTING B ANDSA W ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo , CA 93011 Visit our W eb site at: http://www .harborfreight.com For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. ® T O PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y , READ AND UNDERST AND ALL W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. Due to continui[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS SA VE THIS MANU AL Y ou will need this man ual for the saf ety warnings and precautions, assembl y , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and as- semb l y diagram. Keep y our inv oice with this manual. Write the in v oice [...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 4. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the gr ounding prong or modify the plug in an y way . Do not use an y adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if [...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 12. A void accidental starting. Be sure the P ower Switc h is off before plug ging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the P ower Switch, or plugging in po wer tools with the P ower Switch on, invites accidents. 13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the po[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5 23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. SER VICE 24. T ool service must be perf ormed onl y by qualified repair personnel. S er vice or maintena[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 8. Make sure the Bandsaw is located on a flat, level, sturdy surface capable of supporting the weight of the Saw and workpieces. Always “chock” the Wheels to prevent the Bandsaw from accidentally moving. 9. Make sure the T ab le of the Bandsaw and surr ounding area are clear [...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 23. Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Bandsaw while it is plugged in and running. 24. Make sure the workpiece to be cut off has sufficient room to move sideways. F ailure to do so may result in off-cut binding against the Sa w Blade. 25. Always unp[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8 GROUNDING W ARNING! Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool. Ne ver remove the[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9 EXTENSION CORDS 1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a two or three wire extension cord. 2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequate[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10 7. Make sure your e xtension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Alw ays replace a damaged e xtension cord or ha v e it repaired by a qualified electrician bef ore using it. 8. Protect y our extension cords from sharp objects , e xcessiv e heat, and damp or [...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11 UNP ACKING When unpacking, chec k to mak e sure all the par ts sho wn on the P a rts Lists on pa g es 31 and 32 are included. If an y par ts are missing or broken, please call Harbor F reight T ools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. ASSEMBL Y I[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12 T o Attac h The Wheels T o The Stand: 1. Align the tw o mounting holes in the Wheel Brac ket (186) with the two mounting holes located in the lower section of the Stand (174). Then secure the Wheel Brack et to the Stand, using two Hex Bolts (183), tw o Spring W ashers (185), two[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13 T o Attac h The Pulle y Co ver: 1. P osition the Pulle y Co ver (72) o ver the W o r m Shaft (9) and Motor Shaft (81). Align the mounting hole in the Pulley Cover with the mounting hole in the Body F r ame (60). Then secure the Pulley C o ver to the Bandsa w , using one He x Bol[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14 MO T OR (81) Motor Pulle y (79) with the Shaft K ey . Slide the Motor Pulley fully onto the Motor Shaft. Then secure the Motor Pulle y to the Motor Shaft, using one Socket Head Screw (2). (See Figure I.) MO T OR PULLEY (79) SHAFT KEY (80) (NOT SHOWN) SPINDLE PULLEY (1) V - BEL T[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15 2. Refer to the Char t belo w to deter mine the proper cutting speed for a specific type of material being cut. (See Figure K.) SPINDLE PULLEY MOT OR PULLEY SMALL SMALL MEDIUM MEDIUM LARGE LARGE 3. The cutting speed can be adjusted b y loosening the He x Bolt (70) and moving the[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16 T o Con ver t The Bandsa w For V er tical Use: 1. NO TE: Notching, slitting, and contour wor k is best done with the Bandsa w in its v er tical position. 2. Raise the Sa w Head to its full v er tical position, making sure it loc ks in position by tur ning the Support Plate (150)[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 1. C A UT ION ! Alw ays mak e sure the P o w er Switch (164) f or the Bandsaw is in its “OFF” position and the tool is unplugged from its electrical outlet prior to making adjustments to the tool. T o Use The Vise: 1. Raise the Body F rame (60) to its[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18 T o Use The Quic k Vise Adjustment For An Angle Cut: 1. Loosen the He x Bolt (136), and mo ve the Miter ing Vise Plate (138) to the threaded hole position. Adjust the Miter ing Vise Plate to the desired angle as indicated by the Angle Scale (165). Loosen the He x Bolt (139), and[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19 Adjusting The Blade Guide Bearings: 1. NO TE: Blade Guide Bearings (88, 92, 100, 104) adjustment is a cr itical f actor in the perf or mance of the Bandsa w . 2. It is alw ays best to try a new Sa w Blade (82) to see if it will correct poor cutting before attempting to adjust th[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 20 Adjusting The Blade T rac king: 1. Raise the Sa w Head to its full v er tical position, making sure it loc ks in position by tur ning the Support Plate (150) to the r ight until it firmly locks into the Body F r ame (60) and inser ting the Locking Pin (153). (See Figure M.) 2. T[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 21 A djusting The Feed Rate: 1. The feed r ate of the Body F rame (60) can be adjusted b y tur ning the Handle (127) clockwise to decrease the feed rate or counterclockwise to increase the feed rate. Do not turn the Handle more than one turn at a time. Excessive feed pressure can b[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 22 Adjusting The Blade Guide Brac kets: 1. The Right Blade Guide Bracket (90) and Left Blade Guide Bracket (102) are adjustable by loosening the Guide Adjusting Knob (45) and sliding the Brack ets up or down to accomodate the depth of the workpiece. (See Figure V . ) 2. The Blade G[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 23 5. T ur n the P ow er Switch (164) to its “ON” position. (See Figure W . ) 6. CA UTION! Cut only flat wo rkpieces when the Bandsa w is in its ver tical position. Never attempt to cut pipes or other round objects with the Bandsaw in its ver tical position. 7. Before cutting, [...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 24 14. Once the cut is made, tu rn the P ower Switch (164) to its “OFF” position. Then, unplug the P ower Cord Plug from its electr ical outlet. (See Figure W . ) 15. W ait until the Sa w Blade (82) comes to a complete stop. Then, remov e the wor k- piece and scr ap mater ial f[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 25 7. T ur n the P ow er Switch (164) to its “ON” position, and slo wly lo wer the Body F r ame (60) until the Saw Blade (82) is just abo ve the w or kpiece cut line . (See Figure X.) 8. Before cutting, turn on the Bandsaw and check for excessively loose Saw Blade (82) tension [...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 26 damaged electrical wiring, and any other condition that may affect its safe opera- tion. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before fur ther use. Do not use dama g ed equipment. 3. Before each use, inspect the Saw Blade (82). Using a dull Saw Blade [...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 27 V -BEL T (10) SPINDLE PULLEY (1) MOTOR PULLEY (79) HEX BOL T (70) FIGURE Z E. Place the new Saw Blade (82) between each of the Guide assemblies and around the Upper Blade Wheel (37) and Lo wer Blade Wheel (54). IMPOR T ANT : The teeth must be pointing do wnwar d to ward the Moto[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 28 E. Adjust the position of the Motor (81) to obtain approximately 1/2” depression in the V -Belt (10) when applying pressure with your thumb. (See Figure Z.) F. Tighten the He x Bolt (70) to secure the Motor (81) in place . (See Figure X.) 5. T o lubricate the Worm Gear and Wor[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 29 THE MANUF A CTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUT OR HAS PR OVIDED THE P A RTS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM IN THIS MANU AL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y . NEI- THER THE MANUF ACTURER OR DISTRIBUT OR MAKES ANY REPRESENT A TION OR W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THA T HE OR SHE IS QU ALIFIED T O[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 30 TR OUBLESHOO TING (See Page 20.) (See Page 15.) (See Page 20.) (See Page 27.) (See Page 19.) (See Page 27.) (See Page 27.) (See Page 15.) (See Page 21.) (See Pages 15 and 21.) (See Page 21.) (See Page 26.) (See Page 20.) (See Page 17.) (P . 21.) (See Page 19.) (See Page 20.) (Se[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 31 P AR TS LIST NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown f or illustration pur poses only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. P a r t # D e scr ipt io n P a r t # D e scr ip t io n 1 Spi ndl e Pull ey 61 Hex H ead B olt ( M12x30) 2 Soc k e t H ead Sc r ew ( M8x1[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 32 P ARTS LIST (CONT .) NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown f or illustration pur poses only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. P a rt # D e scr i pt i o n P a r t # D e scr ip tio n 121 Sp ring 158 Sha ft 122 Sp ring A dj u st ing S cr ew 159 Cable P rote[...]

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    SKU 93762 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 33 ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown f or illustration pur poses only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. 194: V ertical Cutting Plate Suppor t Not Shown.[...]