METAL CUTTING BANDSAW 7” X 12” Model 97009 Set up And Operating Instructions Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual.
TABLE OF contents Important Safety Information ...................................................................3 General Safety Rules.................................................................................4 Specific Safety Rules.................................................................................6 Grounding...................................................................................................8 Extension Cords................................................................
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General Safety Rules WARNING! Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your line-operated (corded) power tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Work area safety a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in. d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Specific Safety Rules 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 2. Make sure the Bandsaw is located on a flat, level, sturdy surface capable of supporting the weight of the tool, accessories, and workpieces. Always “chock” the Wheels to prevent the Bandsaw from accidentally moving. 3.
1 . When cutting magnesium, use soluble oils or emulsions (oil/water mix) as water only will greatly intensify any accidental magnesium chip fire. See your industrial coolant supplier for specific coolant recommendations when cutting magnesium. 19. Avoid unintentional starting. Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool. 20. Do not leave the tool unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving. 21.
Save these instructions. Grounding WARNING Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in 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. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use.
Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two Prong Plugs 1. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.) 2. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the preceding illustration.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120/240 VOLT) NAMEPLATE AMPERES EXTENSION CORD LENGTH (at full load) 25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16 2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14 3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12 5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12 7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 - 12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - - 16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - - TABLE A * Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.
Unpacking When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. Set Up Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. WARNING Risk of accidental starting; resulting in serious personal injury.
Rod. Insert one Cotter Pin (92-3) through the hole in each end of the Wheel Rod. Make sure to bend the Cotter Pins to secure the Wheels in place. (See Figure B.) . Screw in the two Levelers (93) into the two threaded mounting holes located underneath the bottom/left side of the Stand (77S). (See Figure B.) . Carefully lower the Bandsaw to the floor surface. Then turn the two Levelers (93) clockwise or counterclockwise to properly level the Stand (77S). (See Figure B.) 7.
3. To operate, turn the Hand Wheel (5S) counterclockwise 1/2 turn and move the Front Vise Jaw (9) to the desired position. Then tighten the Front Vise Jaw against the workpiece by turning the Hand Wheel clockwise. (See Figure C.) HAND WHEEL (5S) FIGURE C FRONT VISE JAW (9) REAR VISE JAW (22) HAND WHEEL (5S) 4. Setting up the Quick Vise for a straight (0°) cut: • Loosen the Screws (H) and (G) of Front Vise Jaw (F).
FIGURE E A D B THE POSITION FOR AN ANGLE (90°) CUT. . Setting up the Quick Vise for cutting a 12” workpiece: • Remove both fasteners from the Rear Vise Jaw (22). • Position (B) over the outer threaded hole on the Base (1). • Position Slot (A) over the small rectangular opening across the Base (1). • Attach Screws (A and B). Align the lower edge of the Rear Vise Jaw (22) with the “0” index mark adjacent to the 16° degree setting. Tighten the screws.
FIGURE G WORKPIECE (NOT INCLUDED) THUMB SCREW (38) STOCK STOP ROD (40) STOP BLOCK (41) TO CONVERT THE BANDSAW FOR VERTICAL USE 1. NOTE: Notching, slitting, and contour work is best done with the Bandsaw in its vertical position. 2. Raise the Saw Head to its full vertical position, making sure it locks into position by turning the Cylinder’s (216) on/off valve to its “OFF” position (the spoke to be positioned cross the cylinder). (See Figure H.
3. Remove the two Screws (266-7), and remove the Deflector Plate (266-3). (See Figure I.) DEFLECTOR PLATE (266-3) SAW BLADE (251) SCREWS (266-7) FIGURE I 4. Guide the Saw Blade (251) through the slot in the Vertical Saw Table (55-2), and secure it in position with the two Screws (266-7). (See Figure J.) VERTICAL SAW TABLE (55-2) SCREWS (266-7) FIGURE J TO ADJUST THE BLADE SPEED 1. When using the Bandsaw, always change the Saw Blade (251) speed to best suit the material being cut.
2. To adjust the Saw Blade (251) speed, loosen the two Hex Nuts (304) and Hex Screws (307-2). Slide the Motor (300) forward to release tension on the Belt (208). (See Figure L.) BELT (208) FIGURE L HEX NUT (304) (REMAINING 3 HEX NUTS NOT SHOWN) MOTOR MOUNT PLATE (303) 3. Remove the Belt (208) from its two Pulleys (206, 296). Place the Belt onto the two Pulleys according to the Saw Blade (251) speed desired.
than the other, it will begin cutting crooked. A Saw Blade replacement will correct this problem, whereas Blade Guide Bearings adjustment will not. 2. If a new Saw Blade (251) does not correct the problem, check the clearance between the Saw Blade and Blade Guide Bearings (266-10) to obtain proper clearance. NOTE: There should only be a maximum of 0.001 clearance between the Saw Blade and Blade Guide Bearing.
. With the Bandsaw running, turn the Adjusting Hex Head Screw (240) until the Saw Blade (251) is tracking properly, making sure Blade tension is maintained by turning the Adjustable Blade Knob (245) clockwise. (See Figure O.) . Make sure to retighten the upper Hex Head Screw (243) when adjusment is complete. (See Figure O.) BLADE TENSIONER KNOB (245) FIGURE O HEX HEAD SCREW (243) ADJUSTING HEX HEAD SCREW (240) TO ADJUST THE BLADE TENSION 1.
TO ADJUST THE BLADE GUIDE BRACKETS 1. The Adjustable Blade Guide Knob (261) is adjusted by loosening the Knob and sliding the Adjustable Bracket (269S) up or down to accommodate the width of the workpiece. (See Figure Q.) 2. The Adjustable Bracket (269S) should be set as close as possible to the workpiece, without interfering with the workpiece. (See Figure Q.) 3. Once the adjustment is made, make sure to retighten the Adjustable Blade Guide Knob (261). (See Figure Q.
FIGURE R HOSE (78) COOLANT TANK (82) BASIC BANDSAW OPERATION - VERTICAL POSITION 1. WARNING! • Always wear ANSI-approved safety impact eye goggles when operating the Bandsaw. Never wear loose fitting clothin. • When operating the machine, keep the Bandsaw Blade enclosure closed. • Do not plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet until all necessary adjustments (as previously discussed in this manual) have been made. • Cut only flat workpieces when the Bandsaw is in its vertical position.
. Turn the Coolant Pump Fitting (91S) to its “OPEN” position. Then turn the Coolant Pump Toggle Switch (750S2) to its “ON” position. (See Figure S.) . Turn the Motor Toggle Switch (750S4) to its “ON” position. (See Figure S.) 7. Set the workpiece on the Vertical Saw Table (55-2), making sure to keep downward pressure on the workpiece throughout the cutting process. (See Figure S.) . When cutting a large workpiece, make sure its entire length is properly supported.
11. Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Bandsaw while it is plugged in and running. Turn off the Bandsaw if the workpiece is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut. 12. Once the cut is made, turn the Motor Toggle Switch (750S4) to its “OFF” position. Turn the Coolant Pump Toggle Switch (750S2) to its “OFF” position. Turn the Coolant Pump Fitting (91S) to its “CLOSED” position. The unplug the Power Cord (500) from its electrical outlet. (See Figure S.) 13.
. Plug the Power Cable (500) into the nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. NOTE: If the Bandsaw has been re-wired to operate on a 240 volt system then plug the Power Cord into the nearest 240 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. 7. Turn the Coolant Pump Fitting (91S) to its “OPEN” position. Then turn the Coolant Pump Toggle Switch (750S2) to its “ON” position. (See Figure T.) . Turn the Motor Toggle Switch (750S4) to its “ON” position. (See Figure T.) 9.
13. IMPORTANT: When in the horizontal cutting mode only, the Motor Toggle Switch (750S4) will automatically turn to its “OFF” position and shut off the Bandsaw’s Motor when the cut has been completed. (See Figure T.) 14. Once the cut is made, and the motor is switched off, turn the Coolant Pump Toggle Switch (750S2) to its “OFF” position. Turn the Coolant Pump Fitting (91S) to its “CLOSED” position. Then unplug the Power Cable (500) from its electrical outlet. (See Figure T.) 1 .
• Turn the Cylinder (216) to its “ON” position, and raise the Saw Head to its full vertical position. Then turn the Cylinder to its “OFF” position to lock the Saw Head in place. (See Figure U.) • Open the Blade Back Cover (286S). (See Figure U.) • Release Saw Blade (251) tension by turning the Adjustable Blade Knob (261). (See Figure U.) • Slip the old Saw Blade (251) off the Idler Wheel (250S), Drive Wheel (231S), and Guide assemblies. (See Figure U.
• Remove the old oil from inside the Gear Box Assembly (201S) and replace the oil using 140 weight gear oil (not included). The new oil should just come to the edge of the Gear Box (202-1). Do not overfill. (See Figure V.) • Replace the Gear Box Gasket, Gear Box Cover, and four Hex Socket Head Screws. (See Figure V.) HEX SOCKET HEAD SCREWS FIGURE V GEAR BOX ASSY. (201S) GEAR BOX COVER & GEAR BOX GASKET 4. To replace the coolant: Remove the Hose (78) at the top of the Coolant Tank (82).
. To clean the exterior parts of the Bandsaw, use only a clean cloth and mild detergent or mild solvent to clean the body of the Saw. Do not immerse any electrical part of the machine in liquid. . CAUTION! All maintenance, service, and repairs not mentioned in this manual must only be performed by a qualified technician. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this manual as a reference tool only.
TROUBLESHOOTING Adjust the speed and/or feed for the material being cut. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. 6. 6. SKU 97009 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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