4 IN. (355 MM) BAND SAW SCIE À RUBAN 355 MM (14 PO) SIERRA DE CINTA PARA BRANCO DE 355 MM (14 PULG.) Instruction Manual Manuel d’instructions Manual de instrucciones www.portercable.com INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 2 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 ................................................................................... 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS ......................................................................... 3 POWER TOOL SAFETY ................................................................................................. 4 BAND SAW SAFETY ..............
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS WARNING ICONS Your power tool and its Instruction Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid, a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see. SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.
POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool. ! 13. WARNING 14. To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following. READ and become familiar with the entire Instruction Manual. LEARN the tool’s application, limitations and possible hazards. 2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 3.
BAND SAW SAFETY 14. CUT only one workpiece at a time. Make sure the table is clear of everything except the workpiece and guides before turning the saw on. 1. TO AVOID INJURY from unexpected movement, make sure the saw is on a firm, level surface and properly secured to prevent rocking. Make sure there is adequate space for operating. Bolt the saw to a support surface to prevent slipping, walking or sliding during operation. 15. ALWAYS WATCH the saw run before each use.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power, overheating and burning out of the motor. The table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
240 VOLT SINGLE PHRASE OPERATION ! CARTON CONTENTS WARNING UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Carefully unpack the band saw and all its parts, and compare against the list below and the illustration on the next page. With the help of an assistant place the saw on a secure surface and examine it carefully. To avoid injury, disconnect the motor from power source outlet before reconnecting the wire. The motor supplied with your machine is a dual voltage, 120/240 volt motor.
UNPACKING YOUR BAND SAW A C B D E F G H I K J M L N O 8 P
KNOW YOUR BAND SAW Lower blade support bearing Upper cover Upper blade wheel Lower blade guide Blade guard Upper blade support bearing Upper blade guide Blade Table insert ON/OFF switch Table Wheel brush Lower cover Table tilt scale Table lock knob Upper guide bar Lower blade wheel Sawdust port Mounting holes Upper guide lock knob Blade guide slide knob Table removed for clarity of illustration Blade tension knob Blade tension gauge Blade tracking knob Power cord storage Table aligning pin Motor
GLOSSARY OF TERMS BAND SAW TERMS RESAW — A cutting operation to reduce the thickness of the workpiece to make thinner workpiece. RESIN — A sticky sap that has hardened. RIPPING CUT — A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece. R.P.M. — Revolutions per minute. The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute. SAW BLADE PATH — The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece that will be cut.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. A-2 Estimated Assembly Time: 50 - 60 minutes. ! WARNING 7 For your safety, never connect plug to power source receptacle until all assembly and adjustment steps are complete, and you have read and understood the safety instructions. 6 Magnet 8 5 ASSEMBLING CABINET STAND (FIG. A, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5) 1. Bag “A” - Thread the feet (2) with the hex nut (1) into each hole of two side plates (3, 8). NOTE: Adjust the level of stand.
INSTALLING THE SAWDUST PORT (FIG. C) The sawdust port has a 2-1/2 in. (63.5 mm, O.D.) / 2-1/4 in. (57.2 mm, I.D.) diameter opening, suitable for attaching to a wet/dry vacuum hose to help keep the work area free of sawdust. 1. Open the lower cover (1). 2. Bag “E” - Attach the sawdust port (2) to the edge of the wheel cover, using the hex head bolts (3) and washers (4). 3. Tighten the bolts (3) and close the cover. 7. Mount the door plate (12) to the R.H.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BLADES (FIG. G) Mounting the table (Fig. E, F) 5. Remove the table aligning pin (18) and table insert (13) from the table. 6. Guide the table slot (14) over the saw blade and rotate a 1/4 turn, so the slot is perpendicular to the blade. 7. Bag “F” - Placing the lock knob bolts (10) through the trunnion bracket holes (15) as shown, lower the table onto the trunnion bracket. 8. Place a lock knob (16) on each lock knob bolt.
INSTALLING POWER CORD STORAGE (FIG. I) 1. Bag “I” - Power cord brackets (1) are provided for convenient cord storage. Attach the power cord brackets to the back of the saw body, as shown, with two Phillips head screws (2). Tighten the screws. 2. Wrap the power cord onto the brackets when the band saw is not in use. This can prevent damage to the cord. Installing 1. Make sure the blade tension knob (1) is turned counterclockwise enough to get blade over pulleys. 2.
NOTE: Changes in blade width and type of material being cut will have an effect on the blade tension. Too much or too little tension could break the blade. ADJUSTING THE 90° TABLE STOP (FIG. K) 1. Loosen the table lock knobs (1) and tilt the table to the right. 2. Loosen the nut (2) on the table stop bolt (3) and lower the stop bolt as far as possible. 3. Tilt the table until it rests on the stop bolt. 4. Place a combination square (4) on the table with the heel of the square against the saw blade (5). 5.
Fig. M ! 5 4 3 Blade guides (Fig. O) Blade guides have been set at the factory but should be checked. 1. Make sure the blade is tensioned and tracking properly. 2. Loosen the front hex socket screws (1) with a hex wrench supplied. 3. Move the guide blocks (2) as close to the blade (3) as possible without pinching it. 4. Using a feeler gauge, make sure the space between guide block and the blade measured is 0.002 in. (0.05 mm, the thickness of a dollar bill). 5. Tighten the hex socket screws. 6.
5. Loosen the side hex socket screw (4). Move the guide block support bracket (6) in or out until the blocks are just behind the saw teeth. Tighten the screw. (Fig. R) NOTE: This blade support bearing prevents the blade from moving back too far and damaging the saw teeth setting. 12. Check the lateral position of the support bearing (8). The vertical back edge of the blade (3) should overlap the front face of the support bearing 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) to 1/8 in. (3.
OPERATION BASIC SAW OPERATIONS To avoid twisting the blade do not turn sharp corners; saw around corners. A band saw is basically a “curve-cutting” saw. It is not capable of doing intricate inside cutting as can be done with a scroll saw. It is also used for straight line operations such as crosscutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cutting, and resawing. “ON/OFF” SWITCH (FIG. T) The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized use of the band saw. 1.
BLADE SELECTION (FIG. V) ! CAUTION ! CAUTION Common causes of blade breakage: ● Poor guide alignment and adjustment. ● Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a short radius. ● Feeding too fast. ● Dull teeth or not enough set. ● Too much blade tension. ● Setting top guide assembly too high above the workpiece. ● Lumpy or improperly finished braze or weld on the blade. ● Continuous running of blade when not cutting. Blade teeth are sharp. Use care when handling a saw blade.
240 V OPERATION - CHANGING WIRES (FIG. Y, Z) INSTALLING A NEW BELT (FIG. X) 1. Open the lower wheel door. 2. Loosen the blade tension by turning the blade tension lock knob (1). 3. Remove the blade from the lower blade wheel. 4. Loosen and remove the hex head bolt (2) and flange (3) on the lower blade wheel. 5. Remove the lower blade wheel. 6. Turn the belt tension bolt (4) on the rear of the saw housing with a suitable wrench to loosen the v-belt tension. 7. Remove the v-belt (5). 8.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE ! MOTOR Frequently blow or vacuum out any sawdust from the motor. Follow lubrication instruction on the motor label. WARNING For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove the plug from power source receptacle before maintaining, cleaning,adjusting, or lubricating your band saw. ! WARNING To avoid fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha, acetone, lacquer thinner or similar highly volatile solvents to clean the band saw.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ! WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments. REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at www.portercable.com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.
MOTOR PROBLEM Noisy operation. PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Incorrect belt tension. 2. Loose motor pulley. 3. Loose pulley cover. Motor will not start. 1. Not plugged into power outlet. 2. Switch and key not in ON position. 3. Motor cord cut or abraded. SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Adjust tension. See ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS section - "INSTALL THE BELT." 2. Readjust and tighten motor pulley set screw. 3. Readjust and tighten pulley cover mounting screws. 1. Plug it into the power outlet. 2.
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES ! ! WARNING WARNING Do not use any accessory unless you have completely read the Instruction Manual for that accessory. Since accessories, other than those offered by Porter-Cable, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only Porter-Cable recommended accessories should be used with this product.
PARTS LIST 14 IN. (355 MM) BAND SAW PARTS LIST FOR BAND SAW I.D. Description Size X1RS ADJUSTING KNOB ASSEMBLY Q’ty I.D. Description Size Q’ty I.D. Description Size Q’ty 1 X25Z FLAT WASHER 3/4 2 X40F GUARD STRONGER 1 16 X262 HEX. SCREW 3/4*2-1/2 1 X40G FRAME ARM COVER, LOWER 1 X1VV SCREW (CROSS HEAD) W/I WASHER 3/16*3/8 11 X263 HEX. SCREW 1/4*3/4 2 X40H FRAME ARM COVER, UPPER 1 X1W2 CROSS HEAD SCREW 3/16*1/4 3 X264 PULLEY 3 IN.
X239 26 X23J X2DR X26L 2 X240 X2472 X21A 2 I. Hardware Bag X23G 2 X23M 2 F. Hardware Bag X2412 X225 2 E. Hardware Bag X23J 4 X23G 8 X23M 4 D.
14 IN. (355 MM) BAND SAW PARTS LIST AND SCHEMATIC FOR CABINET STAND Description Size X1VV I.D. SCREW (CROSS HEAD) W/I WASHER 3/16*3/8 X23E STAR KNOB 3/8 1 X2DC CARRIAGE SCREW 5/16*1/2 16 5/16 16 X2DM FEET HARDWARE BAG X2DQ HEX. NUT W/WASHER Q’ty 8 1 X2DS PAD 3/8*1 4 X2QE SPRING WASHER 3/8 1 X2UD HEX. NUT 3/8 4 X41J HEX.
WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www. portercable.com or call (888) 609-9779. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others.
