CX106 - Busy Bee Tools
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1. ANNEAL BUTTON Allows the blade to cool down gradually CLAMPING PRESSURE KNOB Applies pressure to the ends of the band saw blade for proper weld SPARK GUARD Protects operator s eyes from sparks while welding operation GRINDING WHEEL Used to smoothen the ends of the blade for a flat and clean joint GRINDING WHEEL ON OFF SWITCH otarts Stops the grinding wheel WELDING CLAMPS Hold the blade while welding operation WELDING BUTTON Turn the power on to form the weld lt gt CRAFTEX kai eee 13 O BLADE SHEAR Cuts the blade P WELDING POWER LIGHT Turns on when power is enabled to the welder Q OVERLOAD SWITCHES Shuts off power to the welder when there is an overload Figure 15 Variable speed hand wheel W VARIABLE SPEED HAND WHEEL Used to provide blade speed 75 to 385 RPM Figure 14 Other controls R GUIDE POST HAND WHEEL WITH LOCK LEVER Controls the height of the upper blade guides assembly and blade guard S WORK LIGHT llluminates the work area on the table T AIR NOZZEL Produces air and removes the chips from the cutting area U BLADE TENSIONING HAND WHEEL Used to increase or decrease the amount of tension on the blade V BLADE TRACKING KNOB Used to adjust the blade position on the wheels TEST RUN Once you have assembled your machine completely it is then time for a test run to make sure that the machine works properly and is2. CX106 18 VARIABLE SPEED BAND SAW WITH BLADE WELDER USER MANUAL COPYRIGHT 2012 CRAFTEX INDUSTRIES INC O TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions 3 Specific Safety Instructions 4 gib E 5 Physical Features 6 7 Moving 106 7 Setup 7 Proper Grounding 8 Assembly 9 Blade Tensioning and Tracking 9 Blade Guide 11 Basic 5 13 Test 15 Disabling Power to the Band Saw amp Welding Station 16 Work piece Inspection 16 Guide 16 Table Tilt 17 Premature Bl
3. M Over SIZE 40 x 30 x 75 Approximate Weight 835 lbs 3 Years CRRFTEX TIS 5 CX106 18 METAL BAND SAW PHYSICAL FEATURES Upper Cabinet Door Guide Post Hand Wheel amp Lock Lever Work Lamp Blade Guides Digital Readout Control Panel Blade Shear 1 Blade Welding 4 Station Grinder Fence Lower Cabinet Door Variable Speed Hand Wheel Chips Chute Floor Mounting Brackets Lifting Eye Bolt Blade Tracking Knob Blade Tension Hand Wheel Motor Access Door UNPACKING The machine is properly packaged in a crate for safe transportation When unpacking carefully inspect the crate and ensure that nothing has been damaged during transit While doing the inventory if you can not find any part check if the part 15 already installed on the machine LIST OF CONTENTS Band Saw 1 B THONGS ccce ot coe 1 C Fence Lock Knob 1 D Hex Wrench 10mm 1 E Hex Wrench 5mm 1 MOVING CX106 The CX106 is provided with an eye bolt which is located on the top of the band saw When moving the band saw place the lifting hooks through the eye bolt and lift it using
4. Now loosen the set screws in equal amounts so that if the wheel is twisted to the left viewed from the front thread the right hand set screws out viewed from the back and the right hand screws in all in equal amount Tighten the hex bolts and use the board to check if the wheels are aligned properly Repeat the above procedure until the wheels are aligned with each other and close the cabinet doors SHIMMING THE WHEEL Disconnect the cord from the power outlet Uninstall the blade and remove the table Remove the wheel that needs to be shimmed and add shims Reinstall the wheel and use the gauge to check wheel coplanarity If the wheels is not coplanar add or remove shims If the wheel is coplanar secure the wheel and close the cabinet door LUBRICATION The CX106 has sealed lubricated bearings and do not require any lubrication while there are some other components of the band saw which will need to be lubricated WARNING Make sure the machine s power switch is OFF and the cord is disconnected from the power source when lubrication the band saw The air pump should be lubricated after every 4 hours of use while the guide post rack tension lead screw and the variable speed pulley shaft needs to be lubricated after every 85 hours of use AIR PUMP Open rear cabinet door Add four to five drops of air tool oil to the air pump See figure 33 Figure 33 Lubrication the air pump Clea
5. TI SS x mmm Zim r ls lal sli z 2 z gt P 5 zio zp co in gt 5 u N REF 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245V2 246V2 247V2 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 DESCRIPTION GUIDE POST BRACKET GUIDE POST BRACKET COVER 8X8 EFT BLADE GUARD ET SCREW 6 1 X 6 TABLE FENCE OCK KNOB BOLT 1 2 12 X 1 1 2 OCK WASHER 6MM 24 WORK LAMP ASSY 220V 3 8 24 V2 06 1 SLOT V2 06 12 1X12 8X8 F ET SCREW M6 1 X 10 OWER LEFT BLADE GUARD OWER RIGHT BLADE GUARD HAFT SLEEVE HANDWHEEL HANDLE 3 8 16 X 3 1 4 OCK COLLAR DESCRIPTION 7 PHIPHDSCRM5 BX8 DIGITAL SPEED READOUT TLC FPM101DW2 17 TERMINALBLOCK2P g o 2 gt e D m m m gt 79 2 s N REF gs 328 LEFT ALIGNMENT BRACKET gt 329 FLATWASHER6MM 330 HEXNUTMe4 891 RIGHT ALIGNMENT BRACKET 332 EXT RETAINING RING 25MM Sos SHEARCAM o 334 STUD DEd8 6X394 2 335 HANDLE KNOB 98 16 326 RIGHT SHEAR BRACKET 338 UPPER SHEAR BLADE 339 LEFT SHEAR BRACKET _ 340 HD SCR X40 PHLPHDSCRMe1X16 342 LEFT GUARD BRACKET WELDNGGUARD 344 PHLP HD SCR 1032 X56 345 RIGHT GUARD BRACKET 36 SPACER O 348 OL R
6. a fork truck See figure 1 Figure 1 Lifting the band saw You can also move the band saw using a pump truck The band saw comes bolted on a pallet and you can use a pump truck with the band saw bolted on the pallet and move it to the desired position When the band saw is at the desired position unbolt it from the pallet Lift the band saw enough to clear the pallet with a fork truck and remove the pallet SETUP The unpainted surface of the machine are coated with a rust preventive and you will want to remove this before you begin assembly Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage painted surfaces When setting up your machine you will want to find an ideal spot where your band saw will most likely be positioned most of the time Consider your complete work environment before placing your machine in the ideal spot Figure 2 Minimum work space for CX106 gt e 1 213 lt 7 PROPER GROUNDING Grounding provides path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock CX106 is for use on a normal 220 volt circuit Make sure that the machine 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 To prevent electrical hazards have qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired The band saw should be wired with a plug having 3 prongs to fit a 3
7. 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 BUSY Craftex 15 a brand of equipment that is 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 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 e Busy Bee will repair or replace the item at our discretion and subject to our inspection e Repaired or replaced items will be returned to you pre paid by our choice of carriers e Busy Bee reserves the right to refuse reimbursement or repairs or replacement if a third party without our prior authorization
8. the blade is not welded properly and having gaps go back to the first step and grind the blade to square up the ends gt If the blade is welded properly and is even and smooth with no gaps continue to the next step Position the blade into the weld clamps with the weld in the center between the two clamps Press the annealing button two or three times until the weld area turns red but do not hold the annealing button This will allow the weld to cool down gradually Repeat the above step four to five times and let the weld for about 35 seconds to cool down each time Let the blade cool down completely release the lock levers and check the weld Grind the blade with its both sides so that that weld is smooth Make sure not to grind the teeth or overheat the blade This can weaken the weld Bend the blade in an arc with the weld in the center of the arc and test its strength and flexibility The blade should bend smoothly with no angles Turn the welder OFF MAINTENANCE During the life of your machine you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your band saw in peak performance condition WARNING Make sure the machine s power switch is OFF and the cord is disconnected from the power source when installing removing any part or servicing the band Saw Check your machine daily for the following before use e Loose mounting nuts bolts and parts e Damaged or dull blade e Blade t
9. 18 119 120 121 122 5 123 124 125 126 127 128 L 129 130 131 5 132 5 133 134 135 CN REF DESCRIPTION 140 COGGEDV BELTM 19 141 COGGED VBELT17 300 142 SPEED REDUCTION PULLEY COGGED V BELT 17 320 144 NUT M8 1 25 02 145 CONTROLPANELCORD14G3C 146 DOORLOCK 2 150 150 AIRHOSE6 6X10X2400MM 151 94 2 152 0 00 152 1 MOTORFANCOVER 1152 2 2 1525 152 5 SCAPACITORS500M250V 152 6 CONTACT PLATE 5 8 ID 152 8 BALL BEARING 6203ZZ 152 9 BALL BEARING 6202772 153 THRUST BEARING 51101 154 AIR PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET 155 SPEED SENSOR TARGET 156 CAPSCREWMe1X35 158 SPEED SENSOR BRACKET 2 159 SETSCREWM6 1X6 0 160 SETSCREWM8 125X20 161 KEY7X7X38 162 POWER WIRING JUNCTION BOX 163 TERMINAL BLOCK6P 164 SCREW M6 1X8 0 165 SPEED SENSOR BAKS DA 1805NO 166 PHLPHDSCRM3 5X20 2 lt gt CRAFTE OT 31 REF DESCRIPTION olol ilalom A mimi LU UT UIO 29 110 TI JJ c gt JJ FLAT WASHER 10MM LOCK WASHER 10MM HEX NUT 10 1 5 203 07 08 10 11 2 3 14 2 216 FORWARD BACKTILTSCALE 220 BLADEGUIDEBRACKET 2 2 2 2 2 om eo zs e o r zz z nz zm 2 2 U
10. CX106 an 18 Variable Speed Band Saw with Welder By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction The CX106 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to RR 2 HP 220 V Single Phase 12 Amps Power Transfer Variable Speed Belt Drive Switch ON OFF Push Button Magnetic Switch with Locking Key Blade Speed Variable Speed 75 385 FPM Cutting 10 3 4 High and 18 Left of Blade Cast Iron Table Size Length 23 5 8 x Width 21 5 8 x Thickness 1 3 4 15 Left Right amp 10 Front Back lt Floor to Table Height 39 Construction Precision Ground Cast lron Wheels Construction Precision Balanced Cast Iron wW Wheel SIZE u u uu 18 1 4 Construction Formed Steel Grinding Wheel 1 8 220 0 75 Amps 220 2 4KVA 11 Amps Sealed and Permanently Lubricated Co Planer Adjustment Yes Powder Coated Paint Yes
11. ELAY NHD 14 1114A AFTE mil 33 c 7 6vv REF DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL 400 SPACER GRINDING WHEEL 60 65 16 X 7MM 07 08 FLAT HD SCR 10 24 X 1 2 E CLIP 6MM ROUND KNOB M6 1 RIGHT CLAMPING LEVER LAT HD SCR 5 8 8 PHLP HD SCR 6 1 X 16 14 LOCK WASHER 5MM PHLP HD SCR 10 24 X 1 4 RIGHT MOVABLE CLAMP 17 SHAFT 18 SET SCREW M6 1X 6 19 RIGHT STATIONARY CLAMP CLAMP INSULATION PLATE INSULATING SPACER 5MM 22 NSULATING FLAT WASHER 5MM 23 FLAT HD SCR 5 8 X 12 CAP SCREW 5 8 X 16 GRINDING MOTOR 1 8HP 110 220V 1PH RANSFORMER A174 0023 2 0 220V EFT MOVABLE CLAMP EFT CLAMPING LEVER EFT STATIONARY CLAMP N OFF SWITCH R13 28F RANSFORMER MOUNTING BRACKET RESSURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB 1 1 1 BIA 4 BATS 4 4 1 1 iui ioirirmir 02101501 2 DDNS 212 4 01012 gt o m C p m P Sjo 33 6 3 CIO II m zo gt lt lS 0 o lt lt gt 9 oO Im x lt 2 ws Q 5 gt N lt N ajaa aa aa 3 DESCRIPTION LOCK WASHER 6MM PRESSURE SHAFT PRESSURE CAM PHLP HD SCR M5 8 X 6 LAT WASHER 6MM HEX NUT M6 1 PRESSURE GUIDE BLOCK HEX NUT M3 5 S CAPACITOR 2M 250V SWITCH DEFOND 125 250V 446 PRESSURE GUIDE CASTING 449 CLAMP 1 2 450 FLAT WASHER 5
12. ILT The work table on CX106 can be tilted 15 side to side and 10 front to back when bevel cutting TO TILT THE TABLE SIDE TO SIDE Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source Loosen the two cap screws under the table shown in figure 19 Figure 19 Side to side table tilt cap screws Tilt the table using the scale shown in figure 19 as a guide and re tighten the cap SCrews WARNING After tilting the table make sure to tighten the cap screws and hex bolts properly before operation Failure to do so could result in moving of the table while operation and you fingers can come in contact with the blade TO TILT THE TABLE FRONT TO BACK Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source Loosen the two hex bolts under the table shown in figure 20 Figure 20 Front to back table tilt hex bolts Tilt the table to the desired angle using the scale shown in figure 20 and re tighten the hex bolts S2 CRRFTEX 9 17 PREMATURE BLADE BREAKAGE amp CARE There are many conditions that cause premature blade breakage but most of the times it is because of the poor care and judgment of the operator This section describes the most common causes of blade breakage and tells you how to avoid it 1 One of the causes is leaving the blade tensioned when not using the band saw for a long period of time 2 Always check the blade for any damage or dull teeth before opera
13. MM BRASS 451 SWITCH INSULATOR 452 PHLP HD SCR M3 5 X 20 HEX NUT M5 8 CAP SCREW 5 8 X 16 LONG EXTENSION SPRING SPRING BRACKET PHLP HD SCR M5 8 X 10 BRASS PHLP HD SCR M5 8 X 8 459 SHORT EXTENSION SPRING 460 HD SCR 1 4 20 5 8 461 TENSION ARM ENSION ARM FLAT WASHER 1 4 LAT WASHER 5MM HLP HD SCR 5 8 65 ERMINAL BLOCK BRACKET RANSFORMER TERMINAL BLOCK ELDER ON OFF SWITCH NHD 5 54 OWER LAMP NHD NLD 22 54 57 Tc N A eo 0 lt gt CRAFTE mil 35 CRAFTEX Ww P rd UT 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 labour 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 warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades bits belts cutters chisels punches etceteras Craftex shall in no event be liable for
14. ade Breakage amp 18 Blade Shear 18 Blade 18 21 Cleaning 21 V Belts 21 Tilt Scale Calibration 22 Wheel Alignment 22 Lubrication 25 Parts Breakdown and Parts List 2 35 Warranty 26 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ALWAYS read and understand the user manual before operating the machine CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specific power source ALWAYS wear safety glasses respirators hearing protection and safety shoes when operating your machine DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating your machine 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 abilit
15. ade guides 1 16 behind the blade teeth gullets as shown in figure 10 1 16 Figure 10 Blade guide position behind the teeth gullets Re tighten the blade guide adjustment screw to secure the guide in position Now loosen the two blade guide adjustment screws located on the blade guides See figure 11 Use a feeler gauge and adjust the guides 0 004 away from the blade as shown in figure 11 Blade Guide Adjustment Figure 11 Adjusting the blade guides 0 004 away from the blade Once the guides are at the correct position from the blade re tighten the blade guide adjustment screws BASIC CONTROLS This section describes the basic controls of the CX106 Use the figure and read the descriptions to understand the basic controls of this band saw Figure 12 Band saw controls A MAIN POWER SWITCH Used to enable disable power to the band saw and the welding station B SELECTOR SWITCH Used to select the band saw or the welding station C ON BUTTON Starts the band saw D EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON Stops the band saw when pushed You will have to turn it slightly so that it pops out before turning the band saw ON E SPEED DIGITAL READOUT Displays the speed of the blade in feed per minute when the band saw is ON F OVERLOAD SWITCHES Shuts off power to the band saw when there is an overload Figure 13 Welding controls WELDING POWER SWITCH Enables disables power to the welder
16. alibration Place a square on the table against the blade as shown in figure 27 Do not place it against the teeth of the blade Figure 27 Square positioned to check table front to back tilt Adjust the table so that the square is touching the blade with its full length and the table is at 90 with the blade Retighten the cap screws hex bolts underneath the table to secure the table in position Check the scale pointer underneath the table If the scale pointer does not point directly to the 0 mark loosen the screw and adjust the pointer to 0 mark Retighten the screw WHEEL ALIGNMENT The CX106 comes with heavy duty cast iron wheels for added stability and overall performance When wheels are properly aligned and parallel to each other it will give less vibration more power accuracy and less wandering The wheels on your band saw were properly aligned at the factory but after a long period of time of use the wheels might become out of alignment and will need to be adjusted The wheels are out of alignment when the blade does not track properly even after adjustments excessive vibration while operation and excessive blade wandering when cutting IMPORTANT Wheel alignment is adjusted in very rare cases and is not a simple and common adjustment Before adjusting the wheel alignment make sure to perform blade tensioning and tracking adjustments to see if the problem is solved with those simple adjust
17. d take the V belt off the lower wheel pulley See figure 6 This will allow to turn the wheels freely by hand Figure 6 Taking the V belt off the lower wheel pulley Open the upper wheel cover Rotate the upper wheel by hand and watch the position of the blade on the wheel gt If the blade is riding the wheel in the center and does not wander it means that the blade tracks properly and does not need further adjustments f the blade is riding up against the wheel flange or wanders it needs to be adjusted Adjust the blade tracking by rotating the knob at the rear of the band saw shown in figure 7 e c E Blade lt lacking eS Knob Figure 7 Blade tracking knob If the blade is moving away from the wheel flange turn the blade tracking knob clockwise and if the blade is moving against the wheel flange turn the knob counter clockwise Turn the blade tracking knob and rotate the upper wheel by hand while observing the position of the blade on the wheel Once the blade tracks properly on the wheel re install the V belt and close the upper wheel cover and rear motor access door BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY Properly adjusted support bearings help to keep the blade straight while cutting and play an important role in getting accurate cuts Although the blade guide assembly on CX106 is properly adjusted at the factory but we recommend that you check them BLADE SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT The blade su
18. has carried out repairs to the item e 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 e 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. he welding power light will illuminate Test the grinding wheel by turning the grinding wheel ON OFF switch Turn OFF the welder power switch to disable power to the welder WARNING This machine can perform many types of operations which are beyond the scope of this manual and are very dangerous if performed incorrectly The safety instructions given in this manual can not be complete because the environment in every shop is different Always consider Safety first as it applies to your individual working conditions 91 pad 15 DISABLING POWER TO THE BAND SAW amp TO THE WELDING STATION The CX106 features a main power switch to disable enable power to the band saw and to the welding station Make sure the main power switch 15 to the OFF position before connecting the cord to the power source See figure 17 Figure 17 Disabling the power switch WORKPIECE INSPECTION Before cutting a metal work piece inspect it carefully for any defects in the material For thin or small metals the work piece should be clamped between larger pieces to hold the work piece tight when fed against the blade some small work pieces will be damaged if cut on the band saw instead use a shear or nibblers for this work some round work pieces like cables chains etc which are not stable if not supported with a vise should not be cut using a vertical band saw some hard metals take a longer
20. in the line of cut If the blade is tensioned too tightly it will be very difficult to make tighter radius cuts and secondly there will be a great possibility of breaking prematurely TO TENSION THE BLADE Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source Open the upper wheel cover Raise the upper blade guides to the highest using guide post hand wheel See figure 4 Figure 4 Guide post and blade tensioning hand wheel Apply moderate pressure using your index finger midway between the upper blade guides and the table to check the amount of deflection of the blade See figure 5 A Blade Deflection 1 I Figure 5 Checking blade deflection The proper amount of blade deflection is approximately 3 8 Rotate the blade tensioning hand wheel shown in figure 4 to release or tighten the tension on the blade until the amount of blade deflection is approximately 3 8 when applying moderate pressure with your finger BLADE TRACKING The blade tracking means where the blade rides on the upper and lower wheels as they rotate The blade should always be centered on both wheels Although the blade tracking of this band saw is factory set you should check it again to make sure that the blade is centered on the wheels TO ADJUST BLADE TRACKING Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source Make sure the blade is properly tensioned Open the motor access door at the rear of the band saw an
21. le and the ways 34 CX106 PARTS BREAKDOWN amp LIST CRAFTEX 9 XLI 27 DESCRIPTION EXT RETAINING RING 25MM WHEEL TIRE RUBBER BALL BEARING 600527 INT RETAINING RING 47MM UPPER WHEEL UPPER WHEEL SHAFT IVOT BRACKET IEX BOLT M10 1 5 X 30 LIDE BRACKET GUIDE IVOT BRACKET AXLE SLIDE BLOCK LIDE BLOCK HOUSING IEX NUT 5 8 11 LH LADE TRACKING RAM TENSIONING LEADSCREW SPACER COMPRESSION SPRING SPRING RETAINING PLATE FLAT WASHER 10MM LOCK WASHER 10MM SET SCREW M6 1 X 6 SET SCREW M8 1 25 X 8 LIFTING EYE BOLT M12 1 75 X 20 FLAT WASHER 12MM IEX NUT 5 8 18 EX NUT M12 1 75 IANDWHEEL SHAFT HLP HD SCR M5 8 X 8 RACKING KNOB BOLT 5 8 18 X 2 1 2 EX BOLT M8 1 25 X 25 OCK WASHER 8MM NOB BOLT BRACKET X 1 2 X 0 25 14 RAKER X 1 2 X 0 25 14 RAKER PILLOW BLOCK ASSY W BUSHING PILLOW BLOCK z T m m 5 I gt 4 Q gt D x x 3 WIL 17 21 23 7 Tm 8 10 14 15 LAM 18 19 20 21 _ 22 23 25 26 28 29 30 x F T 3 W 00 BIS m rm Rm ola UPPER WHEEL DOOR REF DESCRIPTION CABINET GEARBOX HOUSING COVER HEX BOLT M5 8 X 10 O bs CRRFTE ied 29 REF DESCRIPTION Pe 101 102 103 104 L 105 106 107 108 109 M0 112 113 L 114 M5 116 117__ 1
22. ments TO CHECK WHEEL ALIGNMENT You need a 2 x 6 x 5 board with it is one edge completely straight and cut a slot in the middle for the cabinet This board will work as a gauge that can reach the top and bottom wheels at the same time See figure 28 Disconnect the cord from the power source Remove the table and open the upper and lower cabinet doors Hold the board close to the wheels and make sure that the board is the touching the wheels with its full length If the board is touching the top and bottom of the wheels evenly with its full length and the wheels are aligned with each other no adjustment required Figure 28 Board evenly touching the wheels with its full length If the top wheel is not parallel to the bottom wheel use the blade tracking knob to adjust the wheel alignment Figure 29 Wheels not aligned If the top wheel is not parallel from its side it will need to be adjusted See next page TOP WHEEL ADJUSTMENT Figure 30 Wheels not parallel from side If the top and bottom wheels are parallel to each other but not aligned one of the wheels will need to be shimmed See next page SHIMMING THE WHEEL Figure 31 Wheels are not aligned gt e 1 213 ORATE 23 TOP WHEEL ADJUSTMENT Disconnect the cord from the power outlet Loosen the four hex bolts located on the rear side of the upper cabinet 2 to 3 turns Do not loosen completely Figure 32 Adjusting the upper wheel
23. n the excessive oil on the outside of air pump and close the cabinet door GUIDE POST Lower the guide post all the way down and clean the guide post rack using a rag with mineral spirits Figure 34 Lubricating guide post rack Apply a light coat of 2 grease or equivalent and use the hand wheel to raise and lower the guide post to distribute the grease VARIABLE SPEED PULLEY SHAFT Open the rear cabinet door and clean the grease and dirt on the variable speed pulley shaft using mineral spirit and a rag Use a grease gun and apply 3 to 4 pumps of 2 grease or equivalent to the shaft fitting Figure 35 Lubricating the pulley shaft E gt CRAFTEY lt Mn 25 BLADE TENSION LEAD SCREW Open the upper cabinet and remove the blade Rotate the blade tension hand wheel clockwise all the way Clean the grease and dirt from the blade tension lead screw threads Figure 36 Lubricating the blade tension lead screw Apply a thin coat of 2 grease or equivalent to the lead screw Distribute the grease using a new rag DO NOT apply grease on the blade tension sliding ways Re tension the blade and adjust blade tracking if required IMPORTANT DO NOT apply grease on the table trunnions and blade tension sliding ways Applying grease on the table trunnions and blade tension sliding ways will create dirt build ups which will interfere with the smooth movement of the tab
24. ow pull the plastic shield up located on the welder and pull the lock levers down to release welding clamps See figure 24 Figure 24 Blade into the welding clamps Position one of the blade ends evenly into one of the welder clamps so that the teeth of the blade are the facing towards you Make sure that the blade end is midway between the two welding clamps as shown in figure 24 Turn the clamping pressure knob located on the welder control panel to See figure 25 9 E 1 Welding Figure 25 Welder controls Now place the second blade end into the welding clamp so that its end is evenly touching the opposite blade end and lock the lever to secure it in position See figure 25 Position the welding shield to its position to guard the welder Use the table given below for setting the correct clamping pressure according to the width of the blade lt gt pads 19 WARNING The flammable material can catch fire from the burning sparks produced during welding Make sure to keep the welder shield down and do not weld close to the flammable materials Connect the cord to the power outlet and turn the welding power switch knob to the ON position Press the welding button and release to form the weld Do not to hold the welding button Turn the clamping pressure dial to 0 and push the lock levers down to release the welding clamps and check the weld gt If
25. pport is a round rod which is positioned behind the blade to support the blade while cutting The distance between the blade and the support rod is supposed to be 0 016 See figure 8 TO ADJUST THE BLADE SUPPORT Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source Using a hex screw loosen the blade guide adjustment set screw located on the guide post See figure 8 Blade Guide Adjustment Figure 8 Blade guide assembly Move the blade guide bracket with the blade guides away from the blade Now loosen the blade support adjustment set screw located on the guide post and position the blade support 0 016 behind the blade using a feeler gauge See figure 9 Blade Guides amp Bracket Blade support Adjustment Set Screw Figure 9 Blade guide assembly Once the support rod is at the correct distance from the blade re tighten the blade support adjustment set screw BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT The guides are positioned beside the blade to support the blade from both sides and behind the teeth gullets to prevent the teeth from damage when pushed back while cutting TO ADJUST THE BLADE GUIDES Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source Before adjusting the blade guides ensure that the blade support rod is positioned correctly behind the blade Loosen the blade guide adjustment set screw located on the guide post shown in figure 8 59413194 9 11 Position the bl
26. prong grounded receptacle as shown in figure 3 Do not remove the grounding prong to fit it into a 2 pronged outlet 220 Volt Grounded Outlet Grounding Plug Figure 3 220 Volts outlet for CX106 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 It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CX106 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords In case 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 ASSEMBLY The 106 band saw comes fully assembled from the factory except the fence To install the fence place it on the table and secure it using the lock knob See figure 3 Figure 3 Installing the fence BLADE TENSIONING AND TRACKING When tensioning the blade it affects the position of the blade on the wheels We recommend to perform blade tensioning and tracking together TENSIONING THE BLADE properly tensioned blade 15 very important to get the best performance from any band saw lf the blade is too loose there is a possibility that the blade slip or drift off the line while operation and it will be hard to have accuracy
27. racking e Damaged or worn cord e Any other unsafe condition Check you machine after every 15 days or so for the following e Damaged or worn V belt e Air pump lubrication CLEANING The table should be cleaned and wiped after every use to make sure there is no chips and debris Apply rust preventive product to keep the table rust free Clean the wheels and the areas around the wheels after every 20 days or so to make sure that there is no metal chips or built up grease V BELTS RELACEMENT The v belts get old with use and will need to be replaced TO REPLACE THE V BELTS Disconnect the cord from the power source Open the cabinet door to access the pulleys and the v belt Take the belt off from motor pulley and the air pump pulley Lift the air pump pulley up and to release the tension and remove the belt from the motor pulley and variable speed pulley Remove the v belt from the lower pulley and then remove it from the variable speed pulley See figure 26 Figure 26 Pulleys and v belts CRAFTE 21 Install the new v belts in the reverse order as you removed the old v belts and close the cabinet door TILT SCALE CALIBRATION The table tilt scale on your CX106 needs to be calibrated with the blade for accurate cuts TO CALIBRATE THE TILT SCALE Disconnect the cord from the power source Loosen the cap screws for side to side and hex bolts for front to back tilt scale c
28. ready for operation Before doing a test run make sure the blade is tracking correctly on the wheels WARNING Before starting the band saw make sure that you have read and understood the manual and you are familiar with the functions and safety features on this machine Failure to do so may cause serious personal injury TO TEST RUN THE CX106 Remove all the tools and objects used for assembling the machine Walk around the machine ensure all nuts bolts and screws are tightened and the machine is properly assembled Connect the cord to the power source and turn the main power switch to ON position Turn the selector switch to 2 selecting the band saw and push the ON button See figure 16 Main p E Power Switch Selector Switch Button Figure 16 CX106 control panel The band saw should start smoothly with no or little vibration With the band saw ON turn the variable speed hand wheel located below the table Observe the digits on the digital speed readout Turning the hand wheel should change the digits on the digital speed readout Now push the OFF button and this should turn the band saw off Now push the ON button without resetting the OFF button The band saw should not run until you reset the OFF button Reset the OFF button and turn the selector switch to 1 to the left selecting the blade welder Turn the welding power switch to ON position to enable power to the welder T
29. time when cutting These kinds of metals need a different type of blade and lubrication while cutting Tanks cylinders valves that contain gasses or liquids can cause fire explosion serious personal injury and damage to the machine IMPORTANT Avoid cutting tanks cylinders and valves that contain gasses or liquids if possible you find it really necessary to cut these items always vent and purge them before cutting sometimes it is not safe to cut magnesium Cutting magnesium with a dull blade can create enough friction to make the small magnesium chips produce fire Avoid cutting magnesium If possible GUIDE POST The guide post assembly can be moved up or down above the The movement of the guide post is controlled with the hand wheel shown in figure 18 Guide Post Hand Wheel Figure 18 Guide post and controls To make accurate cuts and to reduce the blade slipping out of position it is recommended to position the guide post so that the upper blade guides approximately 1 4 above the work piece while cutting operation TO ADJUST THE GUIDE POST Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source Loosen the guide post lock lever on your band saw shown in figure 18 and rotate the hand wheel to move the guide post assembly up or down When the guide post assembly is about 1 4 above the work piece lock the guide post in place using the lock knob TABLE T
30. ting the band saw Dull teeth produces extra amount of heat and damages the blade 3 When tensioning the blade make sure it is not over tensioned and the blade is tracking centered on the wheels 4 When using a blade with the wrong pitch for cutting a work piece the blade produces extra heat and gets damaged Always select a blade with the right pitch set and width for each application and use the right speed for the blade 5 Sometimes the blade is not properly welded and it breaks when tensioned and used Always use a blade which is properly welded BLADE SHEAR Using the blade shear on the CX106 is very easy Simply position the blade into the shear as shown in figure 21 and pull the handle down to cut off the blade end Figure 21 Cutting off the blade end BLADE WELDING The CX106 is equipped with a blade welder used to weld band saw blade ends together The welder uses electrical resistance to head and fuse the blade ends together TO WELD THE BAND SAW BLADE ENDS TOGETHER Make sure the motor is OFF and power switch key is in the locked position It is recommended to use heavy duty leather gloves for the protection of your hands Grind the blade ends using the grinder on the CX106 to make sure there is no teeth in the welding area See figure 22 Welding Area Blade End Blade End Grind it off Figure 22 Grinding the blade teeth off the welding area Figure 23 Grinding the blade ends N
31. w to ensure Safety ALWAYS FEED the stock smoothly Do not force or twist the work piece while cutting ALWAYS ENSURE that the band saw blade guard is no more than 1 2 above the stock lt MAKE SURE before making any adjustments the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is un plugged from the power source 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 ENSURE that the guide blocks are properly set to prevent blade wander 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 CX106 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 15 different Always consider safety first as it applies to your individual working conditions CX106 18 METAL BAND SAW FEATURES MODEL CX106 18 VARIABLE SPEED METAL BAND SAW WITH WELDER As part of the growing line of Craftex CX Series machineries we are proud to offer the
32. y or judgment to safely use your machine Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools Know your power tool be familiar with its operation read through the owner s manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times DISCONNECT the power source when changing blade and or making adjustments 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 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 59413194 CIT 3 CX106 18 METAL BAND SAW SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CX106 is designed for cutting metal only ALWAYS INSPECT the blade for any cracked 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 Always use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces DO NOT back the work piece away from the blade while cutting Always turn off the machine if you are backing out a cut ALL GAURDS must be in place while operating the band sa
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