Harbor Freight Tools 93507 manual

7” X 12” MET AL CUTTING B ANDSA W ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo , CA 93011 Visit our W eb site at: http://www .harborfreight.com Cop yright © 2005 by Harbor F reight T ools ® . All right reser ved. No por tion of this manual or any ar twork contained herein ma y be reproduced in any shape or f or m [...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 2 Contents PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS ..................................................................... 3 GENERAL SAFETY R ULES ........................................................................ 3 SPECIFIC SAFETY R ULES .....................................................[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 3 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Electrical Requirements 120/230 V AC (Dual voltage capability) Motor T ype: 1 HP /Single Phase 60 Hz / 1720 RPM 9 Amps @ 120 V olt 4.5 Amps @ 230 V olt P ower Cord T ype & Length Provided: 120 volt / 6’4” Long P ower Cord Plug T ype Provided: 120[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 4 ELECTRICAL SAFETY Gr oun ded too ls m ust be p lug ged in to an ou tlet pr oper ly in sta lled and gr ou nde d in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding pr ong o r mo dif y th e pl ug i n an y wa y . Do not use an y adap ter plu gs. Che ck wit h a q[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 5 Remove adjusting ke ys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a ke y that is left attached to a rotating par t of the power tool may result in personal injur y . Do not overre ach. Keep prope r footing and balance at all times. Proper footin g and balance enab[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 6 Use of unauthorized par ts or f ailure to f ollow maintenance instructions ma y create a risk of electr ic shock or injury . SPECIFIC SAFETY R ULES Maintain labels and nameplates on the Bandsa w . These carr y impor tant inf or- mation. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor F[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 7 Never attempt to cut freehand. Make sure the workpiece to be cut is pressed fir mly against the T able and/or secured in the Vise. When cutting a large workpiece, make sure its entire length is properl y sup- ported. If necessary , use a roller stand (not included). Do not lean[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 8 area, and work with approv ed saf ety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic par ticles. (California Health & Saf ety Code § 25249.5, et seq. ) W ARNING! P eople with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) bef ore us[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 9 Y our tool m ust be plug ged i nto a n app ropria te ou tlet, prop erly in stal led a nd g roun ded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the f ollowing illustr ation. (See Figure A.) FIGURE A FIGURE B DOUBLE INSULA TED T OOLS[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 10 Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Alwa ys replace a damaged e xtension cord or ha ve it repaired by a qualified electri- cian bef ore using it. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessiv e heat, and damp or w et ar[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 11 UNP A CKING When unpac king, chec k to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If an y par ts are missing or broken, please call Harbor F reight T ools at the number shown on the cov er of this manual as soon as possib le. 1. NO TE: F or this procedure, y ou will need [...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 12 C - Attach The Pulle y Co ver Slide the tw o openings in the Pulle y Co ver (189) under the two Pulle ys (184, 185). Secure the Pulley Cov er , using one Screw (187) and one W asher (188). Then close the lid of the Pulley Co ver , and secure the lid with the Thumb Screw (190). [...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 13 D - Attach The T ool Stop Rod And Bloc k Slide the Stock Stop Rod (74) into the mounting hole in the T able (39), and secure the Stock Stop Rod b y tightening the Set Screw (71). (See Figure G.) Slide the Stop Block (73) onto the Stoc k Stop Rod (74), and secure by tightening t[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 14 Wiring Instructions 1. The Bandsa w comes equipped from the manuf acturer with a preassembled 120 v olt Electric Cord Assemb ly (38) and is wired f or 120 volt operation . How- e v er , the Bandsaw is designed to oper ate on either 120 v olt or 230 v olt single phase circuits .[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 15 OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS W ARNING! Alwa ys make sure the T oggle Switch (37) f or the Bandsaw and the T oggle Switch (11) f or the Coolant Pump are both in their “OFF” position and the tool is unplugged from its electrical outlet pr ior to making adjustments to the tool. Se[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 16 Adjusting The Quic k Vise For An Angle Cut: Loosen the three Screws (99). Adjust the Rear Vise (95) to the threaded hole position. Set the Scale (100) to the desired angle. Adjust the F ront Vise (94) to parallel the Rear Vise. Then, retighten the three Screws. (See Figure M.) [...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 17 Con ver ting The Bandsaw For V er tical Use: 1. NO TE: Notching, slitting, and contour w ork is best done with the Bandsaw in its v er tical position. 2. Ra ise the Sa w Head to its fu ll v er tical position, mak- ing sure it loc ks in position b y turning the Hydraulic Cylinde[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 18 Adjusting The Blade T racking: 1. Raise the Sa w Head to its full ver tical position, making sure it locks in position b y tur ning the Hydraulic Cylinder (20) to its “OFF” position. (See Figure O .) 2. T ur n on the Bandsaw . The Saw Blade (127) is tr acking properly when [...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 19 Adjusting The Blade T ension: T urn the Blade T ension Knob (181) clockwise to increase tension on the Saw Blade (127). T ur n the Blade T ension Knob counterclockwise to decrease tension on the Saw Blade. Correct tension is acquired when the Saw Blade is just tight enough so t[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 20 Adjusting The Blade Guide Brac kets: 1. The Right Adjustab le Brack et (132) and Left Adjustable Brac ket (163) are adjust- able b y loosening the two Guide Adjusting Knobs (131) and sliding the Brac kets to accommodate the width of the workpiece. (See Figure T .) 2. The Blade [...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 21 COOLANT PUMP V AL VE (159) COOLANT PUMP T OGGLE SWITCH (11) HYDRA ULIC CYLINDER (20) PO WER CORD PLUG (38) MO T OR T OGGLE SWITCH (37) SA W BLADE (127) LARGE VERTICAL CUTTING PLA TE (182) SA W HEAD ASSEMBL Y FIGURE U (See Figure U .) 5. T ur n the Coolant Pump V alv e (159) to [...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 22 Basic Bandsaw Operation -- Horizontal P osition: 1. W ARNING! Alwa ys wear ANSI appro ved saf ety impact ey e goggles when operating the Bandsa w . 2. Do not plug the P ower Cord Plug (38) into an electrical outlet until all nec- essary adjustments (as previously discussed in t[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 23 MO T OR T OGGLE SWITCH (37) COOLANT PUMP V AL VE (159) ST OP BLOCK (73) PO WER CORD PLUG (38) HYDRA ULIC CYLINDER (20) SA W BLADE (127) COOLANT PUMP T OGGLE SWITCH (11) FIGURE V SA W HEAD 6. Once all necessary adjustments to the Bandsaw ha v e been made, plug the P ow er Cord P[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 24 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING W ARNING! Mak e sure the Motor T oggle Swit ch (37) and Coo lant T oggle Switch (11) of the Bandsaw is in their “OFF” positions and the tool is unplugged from its electrical outlet bef ore performing any inspection, maintenance, or clea[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 25 FIGURE W UPPER BLADE WHEEL (175) LO WER BLADE WHEEL (124) SA W BLADE (127) WHEEL CO VER (129) BLADE TENSION KNOB (181) UPPER GUIDE ASSY . LO WER GUIDE ASSY . Before each use, inspect the Sa w Blade (127). Using a dull Saw Blade will cause e xcessiv e wear on the Motor of the Ba[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 26 NO TE: The Bandsa w is equipped with a 93” diameter , .032” thick, 3/4” wide, 8 tooth per inch Saw Blade (127). The machine will also accept Blades in 4, 6, 8, and 10 tooth siz es. The choice of Blade pitch is deter mined by the thic kness of the mater ial to be cut. The [...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 27 T o lubricate the W orm Gear and W orm Shaft: The Worm Gear (116) and Worm Shaft (203) r un in an oil bath Gear Bo x (121) and should not require an oil change more than once a y ear , unless the oil becomes contaminated or a leak occurs due to improper replacement of the Gear [...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 28 THE MANUF A CTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUT OR HAS PRO VIDED THE P AR TS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM IN THIS MANU AL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y . NEI- THER THE MANUF A CTURER OR DISTRIBUT OR MAKES ANY REPRESENT A TION OR W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND T O THE BUYER THA T HE OR SHE IS QU ALIFIED T[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 29 TR OUBLESHOO TING Problem Possib le Cause(s) Possib le Solution Excessive b lade breakage. 1. Incorrect Blade tension. 2. Incorrect speed or feed. 3. Material loose in vise. 4. Blade rubs on Wheel Flange. 5. T eeth too course for material. 6. T eeth in contact with mater ial be[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 30 P ARTS LIST REV 04/06, 10/06 Part Description Qty . 1 Bottom P an 1 2 Leg (Left) 1 3 Leg (Right) 1 4 Skir t 1 5 Shelf 1 10 Switch Brack et 1 11 Coolant Pump T oggle Switch 1 12 Electrical Box 1 13 Hex Head Scre w 8 14 W asher 8 15 W asher 8 16 Spring W asher 8 17 Nut 8 18 Hex H[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 31 P ARTS LIST (CONT .) NO TE: Some par ts are listed and shown f or illustration pur poses only , and are not av ailable individually as replacement parts. Part Description Qty . 117 K ey 1 118 Ball Bearing 3 119 Hex Head Scre w 1 119-1 Spring W asher 1 119-2 W asher 1 120 Oil Se[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 32 ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM REV 10/06[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 33 ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM (CONT .) REV 10/06 NO TE: This diagram illustrates the Bandsa w in its horizontal position.[...]

SKU 93507 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. P age 34 W ARRANTY Harbor Frei ght T ools Co. makes ev ery effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser for a per iod of ninety days from date of purchase that the motor/engin e, the belts (if so equipped), and the[...]