CX116 5" METAL BAND SAW WITH SWIVEL HEAD
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1. Yes 2 Wheels and a Carrying Handle for Mobility Yes Approximate Weight 174 Ibs 79 kg ER 3 Years lt gt CRAFTE SACR LEX 5 CX116 5 METAL BAND SAW WITH SWIVEL HEAD PHYSICAL FEATURES Blade Tracking Assembly Blade Guides Blade Guide Knob Pulley amp Belt Cover Blade Tension Knob 3 4 HP Motor Hydraulic Feed ON OFF Switch Table Angle Scale Carrying Handle LE X G g r Work Stop Rubber Foot L 6 Wheel SETUP Before setting up your machine you need to read and understand the instructions given in this manual The unpainted surfaces of this band saw are coated with rust prevention waxy oil and you will want to remove this before you begin assembly Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage painted surfaces CX116 is a very heavy machine do not over exert yourself For safe moving method use fork truck or get the help of an assistant or friend UNPACKING The machine is properly packaged and is shipped completely in two cartons for safe transportation When unpacking carefully inspect the cartons and ensure that nothing has been damaged during transit PROPER GROUNDING Grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock Make sure the cord is plugged into a proper2. 116 is designed to cut metal only ALWAYS inspect the blade for any crack or missing teeth before operating the band saw ALWAYS ensure that the blade tension is properly set for the type and width of blade installed NEVER place your fingers or hands in the line of cut If you slip your hands or fingers may come into contact with the blade ALL THE GUARDS must be in place while operating the band saw to ensure safety ALWAYS feed the stock smoothly Do not force or twist the work piece while cutting MAKE SURE before making adjustments the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is un plugged NEVER LEAVE the band saw unattended while it is running DO NOT attempt to remove jammed pieces unless the band saw has come to a complete stop and the power switch has been turned to the OFF position NEVER turn ON the band saw if the blade is in contact with your stock ALWAYS make certain that the bearings are properly adjusted to guide the blade MAINTAIN AND SERVICE your band saw regularly as instructed in the user manual MAKE SURE you have read and understood all the safety instructions in the manual and you are familiar with your band saw before operating the CX116 If you fail to do so serious injury could occur WARNING The safety instructions given above can not be complete because the environment in every shop Is different Always consider safety first as it applies to your individual
3. 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 WORM SHAFT TUBE 33 X 15 X 43 e 87 CRRFTEX CA SERIES 88 91 92 93 94 95 97 PULLEY MOTOR PULLEY COVER BOLT HEX HD M4 0 7 X 10 100 PULLEY GEAR BOX z 102 CONNECTING BLOCK 103 KNOB POSITION ET 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 VISE POSITION TUBE 15 X 2 5 X 1 SH361 117 118 REAR VISE JAW 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 STO 5 02 101 V BELT 2 STO4 5 05 5 06 5 07 5 08 5 09 5 10 ST11 ST12 ST13 ST14 ST15 MOT ST03 BOLT CARRIAGE M6 1 0 X 12 CRAFTEX NT 5 5 WARRANTY CRAFTEX 3 YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where applicable This warranty covers three years for parts and 90 days for labor unless specified otherwise to the original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from misuse abuse improper installation or assembly negligence accidents repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance Proof of purchase is necessary All warranty claims are subject to inspection of such products or part thereof and Craftex reserves the right to inspect any returned item before a refund or replacement may be issued This w
4. you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your band saw in peak performance condition Check the band saw daily for Loose mounting bolts Worn or damaged wires Worn or damaged saw blade Worn switch Any other unsafe condition Protect the unpainted cast iron surfaces and the band saw mechanism by cleaning the chips after every use using a shop vacuum or brush Wipe with a dry piece of cloth WARNING Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source before servicing or making any adjustments LUBRICATION The gearbox and all the bearings on the CX116 are permanently lubricated and do not need any more lubrication However you should lubricate some of the adjustment locations and unpainted surfaces Lubricate the following areas BLADE TENSION MECHANISM Open the main blade guard and drop a few drops of oil on the tension knob lead screw BLADE AND GUIDES Lubricate the blade and guides daily with a few drops of light machine oil VISE LEAD SCREW Drop a few drops of machine oil on the vise lead screws once a week 18 CX116 STAND DIAGRAM CX116 BAND SAW DIAGRAM 20 CX116 PARTS LIST 44 IM DESCRIPTION 2 45 FY BOLT CARRIAGE M10 1 5 x 30 SH361 46 NN 47 48 49 50 51 6 SCREW PANHDM5 08X10 52 53 8 STRANRELEF 9 LOWERSWTCHBOXHOUSNG 55 56 3 POSITION TUBE 20 X 3 X 10 SH361 58 058 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66
5. is disconnected from the power source Use the proper sized wrench and loosen the guide bearing adjustment hex bolt See figure 11 Guide Bearing Adjustment Bolt Side Bearings Nut amp Eccentric SN Z Figure 11 Blade guide adjustment Adjust the blade guide assembly so that the support bearing touches the blade Now loosen the two nuts securing the side bearings See figure 1 1 Rotate the side bearing eccentrics until the space between the blade and the bearing is about 0 000 to 0 001 Tighten the nuts Loosen the lock knob and slide the blade guide close to the work piece so the blade is supported and will not twist while cutting oee figure 12 Lock Knob Figure 12 Lock knob 14 BLADE TENSIONING The blade should be properly tensioned in order to get straight and efficient cuts It also prolongs the life of the blade Two major signs that the blade is not properly tensioned are the blade breaks because of being too tight or it stalls in the cut and slips on the wheel To tension the blade Disconnect the cord from the power source Slide the blade guides apart as far as they go and tighten them in position Turn the blade tension knob to tighten or loosen the blade Blade Tension Knob Figure 13 Blade tension knob BLADE REPLACEMENT The band saw blade will become dull or damaged with use and will need to be replaced with a ne
6. working conditions CRRFTEX 4 5 5 lt CRAFTEX CX116 5 METAL BAND SAW WwW CX SERIES FEATURES MODEL CX116 5 METAL BAND SAW WITH SWIVEL HEAD As part of the growing line of Craftex CX Series metalworking equipment we are proud to offer the CX116 5 Metal Band Saw with Swivel Head By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction The CX116 is professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to MOtOr III rrr reris 3 4 HP 120 V Single Phase 60 Hz JE SE 7 8 Amps 5 1700 R min Blade Speeds 24 35 61 m min Blade Lengih ttem eine 64 1 2 ST EEE 45 60 Ande QUIS EEE 45 60 Vise Jaw Dephh a 6 1 4 Vise Jaw 2 1 2 Max Capacity 90 5 Max Capacity 45 3 3 4 Max Capacity 2 Hydraulic Down Feed with Auto Shut Off Yes Heavy Duty Cast Iron Yes Powdered Coated
7. CRAFTEX CX SEries CX116 9 METAL BAND SAW WITH SWIVEL HEAD User Manual COPYRIGHT 2014 BY CRAFTEX INDUSTRIES INC eros lt Version 1 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS General ate INSTUCIONS ste totae ret coor tente ec entere etate Rete o Sat tort 3 Specie SAP BSU 4 L SQ jD S TEE 5 Physical IF egli GS Ue tie imum ai elect eie Hie our 6 PE 7 NTN 7 Proper Grounding ccccecceecceecce cece eeseeeeeceeeceeeseeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeseeseeeseeeeeeseegs 8 Cabinet Wheels and Peel zoe 9 METAN 10 SAUEN VISE 10 Blade oa 10 SOP ROO dto pad ado odd tesi eit paci apahata hahahaha 10 PPT 11 TESE RUD oaro 11 Blade SPECT Ju 12 Blade SA AN TTE DD DE 12 FEN 13 Blade Gude uns tu NEN se 14 Blade 15 Bade RNA 15 Blade smuss 17 18 L upr 02 10 ul 18 S SENT DIAG aM Lae 19 CX1T16 Band SSW x 20 EP 21 KE EE Enn 23 gt CRRFTEX CX SERIES GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS read and understand the user manual before operating the machine CONNECT your machine ONLY to t
8. arranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades bits belts cutters chisels punches etceteras Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries accidental or otherwise death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products RETURNS REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS To return repair or replace a Craftex product you must visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showroom or call 1 800 461 BUS Y Craftex is a brand of equipment that 15 exclusive to Busy Bee Tools For replacement parts directly from Busy Bee Tools for this machine please call 1 800 461 BUSY 2879 and have your credit card and part number handy e All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of purchase Returns must be in an un used condition and shipped in their original packaging a letter explaining your reason for the return Incurred shipping and handling charges are not refundable Busy Bee will repair or replace the item at our discretion and subject to our inspection Repaired or replaced items will be returned to you pre paid by ou
9. e part of the operator when mounting or adjusting the blade or blade guides 12 BLADE BREAKAGE CAN BE CAUSED BY 1 Faulty alignment and adjustment of the guides 2 Insufficient number of teeth contacting the cut 3 Feeding too fast 4 Tooth dullness or absence of sufficient set 5 Excessive tension 6 Using a blade with a lumpy or improperly finished weld 7 Continuously running the band saw when not in use Never use a blade so coarse that less than three consecutive teeth are engaged in the work piece at one time Too few teeth will cause the teeth to strip out Never use a blade finer than required to obtain a satisfactory surface finish or satisfactory flatness Too many teeth engaged in the work piece will prevent attainment of satisfactory sawing rate frequently produces dished cuts or cuts which are neither square nor parallel When thin rectangular solid bar is to be sawed the work should whenever possible be loaded with the thinnest cross section exposed to the blade teeth The pitch number of teeth per inch of the blade selected must provide engagement of at least three consecutive teeth in the work piece Should application of this rule not be possible because the thinnest cross section is too thin the piece must be loaded with the wider dimension exposed to the saw teeth and a more coarse blade selected When thin wall pipe or tubing or channel iron are cut a 14 pitch blade is used Fewer t
10. fety glasses and secure loose clothing and long hair Connect the cord to the power outlet Raise the band saw with hand and turn on the saw The band saw should run smoothly with little or no vibration During the test run if there is any unusual noise coming from the machine or the machine vibrates excessively stop the machine immediately and disconnect from the power source and investigate to find out the problem with your machine BLADE SPEED The CX116 features 3 speeds 24 35 and 61 m minute Figure 9 illustrates the correct speeds and the position of the belt on the motor and gear box pulley for most common materials cut on the metal band SaW MATERIAL TO BE CUT BELT POSITION Motor Gear Box Pulley Pulley Tool Steel Stainles Steel c 1 Alloy Steel Mild Steel Medium Hard Brass 34 m min Middle Medium Hard Bronze Hard Bronze Soft Brass Aluminum Plastic Large Small Other Light Materials Figure 9 Blade speed and material chart BLADE SELECTION A metal bad saw blade is a ribbon of steel subject to tremendous strain Be sure you use quality blades for the various type of cutting operations This metal band saw accepts blades 1 2 wide and 64 1 2 long A wide selection of band saw blades are available at Busy Bee Tools There are several key factors to consider in choosing a blade TOOTH PITCH The number of teeth per inch TPI on the blade also known as tooth pitch Se
11. han 14 teeth per inch will almost never be satisfactory FEED RATE The speed at which the saw blade will cut through the work piece is controlled by feed rate dial Figure 10 Feed rate dial The feed rate dial controls the amount of fluid that circulates around the hydraulic cylinder controlling the feed rate Turning the dial counter clockwise increases the fluid circulation allowing the head to move downward while turning it clockwise decreases the fluid circulation When the dial knob is turned all the way it locks the head in place To set the feed rate Raise the headstock and turn the feed rate dial clockwise to lock the headstock in position Clamp the work piece in the table vise Turn the feed rate dial counter clockwise and move the headstock so that blade is a few inches above the work piece Make sure the correct blade is installed and the correct blade speed is selected Connect the cord to the power source and turn the saw ON 13 Slowly turn the feed rate dial counter clockwise allowing the blade to cut the Work piece WARNING Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source before servicing or making any adjustments BLADE GUIDES The blade guides side bearings support the blade and allow it to cut the work piece perpendicular to the table and the support bearings prevent the blade from being pushed back while cutting To adjust the bearings Make sure the cord
12. he matched and specific power source ALWAYS wear safety glasses respirators hearing protection safety shoes when operating your machine DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating your machine A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IS important Keep the area free of dust dirt and other debris in the immediate vicinity of your machine BE ALERT DO NOT use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgment to safely use your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits hollow chisels Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools Know your power tool be familiar with its operation read through the user manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs NEVER leave a tool unattended while it is in operation NEVER reach over the table when the tool is in operation ALWAYS keep blades knives and bits sharpened and properly aligned ALL OPERATIONS MUST BE performed with the guards in place to ensure safety ALWAYS use push sticks and feather boards to safely feed your work through the machine ALWAYS make sure that any tools used for adjustments are removed before operating the machine ALWAYS keep the bystanders safely away while the machine is in operation lt gt CRAFTE SACR LEX 3 CX116 5 METAL BAND SAW WITH SWIVEL HEAD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
13. heels Thread the two rubber feet into the base oee figure 3 Figure 3 Installing the rubber feet Now position the base on the floor and adjust the feet until the base is stable on the floor Tighten the hex nuts against the base to lock the rubber feet Position the front and rear panels on the base and secure the panels to the base with four screws and washers provided Position the left panel between the front and rear panels and secure it using screws and washers provided Install the right panel in the same manner WAHRNING CX116 is a heavy machine Do not overexert yourself Get the help of a friend lifting the band saw on the cabinet Align the holes on the band saw with the holes on the stand and secure it using hex bolts and flat washers provided 7 7 Figure 4 Securing band saw on the cabinet 5 BOLT ADJUSTMENT Adjust the stop bolt and jam nut using a proper size wrench so that the band saw blade teeth are just below the table surface when the cut IS Figure 5 Adjusting the stop bolt and jam nut SQUARING VISE TO BLADE Make sure the vise is square with the blade to get the angled cuts matching the degree scale on the band saw To square the vise to the blade Loosen the headstock lock lever Rotate the headstock until the pointer reads on the tabletop scale and tighten the headstock lock lever Use a proper size wrench and loosen the two hex
14. ing See page 17 Reinstall the blade wheel guard and blade guides Re attach the feed cylinder to the headstock and secure it with the feed cylinder knob 16 BLADE TRACKING The blade tracking on the CX116 has been properly set at the factory but we recommend you to check and adjust it if needed before turning on the machine To adjust the blade tracking Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source Hold the headstock and remove the feed cylinder knob shown in figure 15 page 16 Remove the safety knob shown in figure 15 page 16 and raise the headstock to the full vertical position Remove the blade guide assemblies Remove the wheel guard Loosen the lower hex bolt on the blade wheel assembly but do not remove it See figure 16 Lower Hex Que Figure 16 Blade tracking Set screw Use a hex wrench and adjust the set screw shown in figure 16 Loosening the set screw will move the blade away from the shoulder of the wheel Tightening the set screw will move the blade towards the shoulder of the wheel The blade is tracking properly when the back of the blade is touching the edge of the wheel flange and it is not rubbing against the flange Retighten the lower hex bolt Reinstall the wheel guard Reinstall the blade guard and blade guide assemblies Adjust the blade guides as instructed on page 14 Blade Guides 17 MAINTENANCE During the life of your machine
15. lect a pitch which will assure that at least three teeth are contacting the work piece while cutting This helps to distribute the cutting forces and avoids tooth breakage TOOTH FORM There are four common forms of teeth on the blade buttress claw tooth precision and tungsten carbide Precision is the most common and is the type supplied with the saw It is the most versatile and it provides a good surface finish TOOTH SET Tooth set is the degree to which the teeth are bent away from the blade Typical tooth set styles are raker wave and straight set Raker set is the most common with one tooth offset to the right the next one to the left and the third is straight A wave set will have 3 4 teeth bent progressively one direction then to the other in a wave like pattern A straight set is alternating teeth set right then left Always select and use the good quality saw blades and choose the right blade for the job Discuss cutting requirements with your saw blade dealer to make sure you are getting the type of blade which best suits your need Poor quality blades and improper use are often the cause of premature blade failure Many conditions can lead to breakage Blade breakage is unavoidable in some cases since it is the natural result of the particular stresses that the band saw blades are subjected to Blade breakage is also due to avoidable causes Avoidable breakage is most often due to the poor judgement on th
16. ly installed and grounded power outlet prevent electrical hazards have a qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired Make sure that the band saw is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug If an adaptor plug is used it must be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle 120 Volt Grounded Outlet Figure 1 120 Volts outlet for CX116 It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CX116 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords If you really find it necessary to use an extension cord make sure the extension cord does not exceed 50 feet in length and the cord is 14 gauge to prevent motor damage WAHRNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded CABINET WHEELS AND FEET The CX116 comes with two rubber feet and two wheels The rubber feet and the wheels are installed to the cabinet allowing for easy moving around the shop To install the wheels feet and the cabinet Insert the axle into the axle holes at the end of the base Slide the washer and wheels onto each end of the axle Slide another washer and thread the hex nuts on both ends of the axle to secure the wheels to the axle Figure 2 Installing the w
17. nuts securing the vise to the table Headstock Lock Lever Hex Nut Now place a small machinist square on the vise and adjust the vise so that it is square with the blade Tighten the hex nuts securing the vise in position WORK STOP ROD Insert the rod into the saw and slide the word stop onto the rod Tighten the set screws to secure the rod and the work stop N Set Screw Figure Installing the work stop rod 10 AUTO SHUT OFF BRACKET The auto shut off bracket should be adjusted properly so that the band saw shuts OFF automatically when a cut is complete To adjust the auto shut off bracket With the headstock in complete down position loosen the screw securing the auto shut off bracket Push down on the auto shut off bracket so that the off switch is completely depressed While keeping the auto shut off bracket depressed tighten the screw securing the stop bracket ars I d n Figure 8 Adjusting the stop bracket TEST RUN Once you have assembled your band saw completely it is then time for a test run to make sure that it works properly and is ready for operation WARNING For the protection of your eyes make sure you are wearing safety glasses or safety goggles while doing the test run Read and understand the instructions given in this manual before turning the machine on Remove all the tools and foreign objects from the machine Wear sa
18. r choice of carriers e Busy Bee reserves the right to refuse reimbursement or repairs or replacement if a third party without our prior authorization has carried out repairs to the item Repairs made by Busy Bee are warranted for 30 days on parts and labour e Any unforeseen repair charges will be reported to you for acceptance prior to making the repairs e The Busy Bee Parts amp Service Departments are fully equipped to do repairs on all products purchased from us with the exception of some products that require the return to their authorized repair depots A Busy Bee representative will provide you with the necessary information to have this done For faster service it is advisable to contact the nearest Busy Bee location for parts availability prior to bringing your product in for repairs
19. w one WARNING Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source before servicing or making any adjustments To replace the band saw blade Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source Hold the headstock and remove the feed cylinder knob shown in figure 14 Remove the safety knob and raise the headstock See figure 14 Feed Cylinder Remove the upper and lower blade guide guards and loosen the blade guides 15 Remove the screws securing the wheel guard and remove the wheel guard to access the blade and the wheels See figure 15 Figure 15 Wheel guard removed For the protection of your hands wear safety gloves Loosen the blade tension knob and remove the blade from the wheels Slide the new blade through the guide bearings and install it around the bottom wheel Make sure the teeth of the blade are facing toward the work piece Hold the blade on the lower wheel with one hand and slide it through the guide bearings onto the top wheel with the other hand Adjust the blade on the wheel so that the back of the blade is against the shoulder of the wheels Use the blade tension knob and tension the blade as necessary so that it does not slip off the wheels Spin the wheel with hand and observe how the blade tracks on the wheels If the tracking is fine proceed to blade tensioning on page 15 If the blade is not tracking properly on the wheels adjust the track
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