136 Bandsaw - Apex Power Tools
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1. p Operation amp Service Manual GOOPER Tools 823090 2 01 Cleco 136 Bandsaw Series 136 Tool Type B Bandsaw Speed V Handle L Inline Lock Off Lever Variable NORTH AMERICA EUROPE CooperTools Cooper Power Tools GmbH amp Co P O Box 1410 Postfach 30 Lexington SC 29071 D 73461 Westhausen Safety Recommendations For your safety and the safety of others read and understand the safety recommendations before operating this saw Always wear protective equipment A CAUTION Personal hearing protection is recommended when operating or working near this tool Caution Faceshields do not provide unlimited protection against flying particles and are notto be considered as eye protection ANSI Z87 1 states that separate eyewear shall be used For additional information on eye protection refer to Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR Section 1910 133 Eye and Face Protection and ANSI Z87 1 Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection This standard is available from the American National Standards Insti tute Inc 11 West 42nd Street New York NY 10036 A CAUTION Personal hearing protection is recommended when operating or working near this tool Hearing protection is recommended in high noise areas above 85 dBA Close proximity of additional tools reflective surfaces pro cess noises and resonant structures can substantially contribute to the sound level experienced by t2. Rotor Collar 126 Rotor Collar 128 REAR BEARING FRONT BEARING PLATE ROTOR BLADE NOTES COOPER Tools CooperTools 670 Industrial Drive Lexington SC 29072 Phone 803 359 1200 Fax 803 359 2013 www cooperindustries com
3. 1 Verify material to be cut is firmly held to prevent move ment 2 Hold the saw as shown in Fig 5 with the work stop A contacting the work and blade teeth clear of the work 3 Turn saw ON and lower onto work Allow weight of saw to control cutting pressure Additional pressure will slow down speed of the blade and reduce cutting efficiency 4 Hold saw straight in the cut Any twisting or cocking of the blade results in shorter blade life A CAUTION 5 Stay clear of end pieces that may fall after being cut off 6 At completion of cut DO NOT allow saw to fall against work HOLD SAW SECURELY 7 Fig 6 shows the proper cutting position for various shapes P RIGHT WAY WRONG WAY To RIGHT WAY WRONG WAY RIGHT WAY WRONG WAY Fig 6 MAINTENANCE Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air Remove wax and chip buildup from pulley tires and blade guides All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material SERVICE AND REPAIRS All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replace ment of parts due to wear from normal use Repairs should be made by trained staff familiar with this product or by an authorized Cleco Service Center Original factory replace ment parts are recommended to maintain factory perfor mance specifications If you have any questions about this p
4. 863598 864271 869855 T 869856 T 624820 847272 842305 e u MAN 844309 gt 844312 lt gt L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L x 204219 864271 i E E L L L L K E u L L 204211 204210 619164 845758 Name of Part INLET BUSHING THROTTLE PIN RETAINER PIN O RING CAP SCREW WASHER LOCK O RING O RING O RING O RING O RING LOCK OFF LEVER SPRING PIN ALLEN CAP SCREW O RING LOCK OFF LEVER PIN INLET SCREEN SNAP RING LOCK OFF LEVER SPRING LOCK OFF LEVER SPRING PIN TD HS 0 OQ The complete Lock off lever can be purchased as a subassembly using part number 201322 Tlncluded in Lock off lever subassem bly 9 10 BANDSAW MOTOR 847528 S 204223 869449 812165 869445 Bi je az gt 46 869448 ROTOR COLLAR PART NO SIZE 864489 122 847525 1124 864493 1126 865417 1128 204312 PARTS LIST BANDSAW MOTOR ONLY ONE ROTOR COLLAR partno NameofPat Qty REQUIRED 204222 204223 204312 812165 847525 847528 864489 864493 865417 869445 869448 869449 REAR BEARING PLATE ROTOR CYLINDER INCLS 812165 CYLINDER PIN Rotor Collar 124 Front Rotor Bearing Rotor Collar 122
5. that inhibits blood circulation Avoid continuous vibration exposure Keep wrists straight Avoid repeated bending of wrists and hands Some individuals may be susceptible to disorders of the hands and arms when performing tasks consisting of highly repetitive motions and or exposure to extended vibration Cumulative trauma disor ders such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis may be caused or aggravated by repetitious forceful exertions of the hands and arms Vibration may contribute to a condition called Raynaud s Syn drome These disorders develop gradually over periods of weeks months and years It is presently unknown to what extent exposureorders develop gradually over periods of weeks months and years Itis presently unknown to what extent exposure to vibra tions or repetitive motions may contribute to the disorders Heredi tary factors vasculatory or circulatory problems exposure to cold and dampness diet smoking and work practices are thought to contribute to the conditions Tool operators should be aware of the following warning signs and symptoms so that a problem can be addressed before itbecomes a debilitating injury Any user suffering prolonged symptoms of tin gling numbness blanching of fingers clumsiness or weakened grip nocturnal pain in the hand or any other disorder of the shoulders arms wrists or fingers is advised to consult a physician If it is determined that the symptoms are job related or ag
6. e lever B Fig 1 to start the saw Releasing throttle lever will stop saw A Fig 1 LUBRICATION An automatic in line filter lubricator is recommended as it increases tool life and keeps the tool in sustained opera tion The in line lubricator should be regularly checked and filled with a good grade of 10W machine oil Proper adjustment of the in line lubricator is performed by placing a sheet of paper next to the exhaust ports and holding the throttle open approximately 30 seconds The lubricator is properly set when a light stain of oil collects on the paper Excessive amounts of oil should be avoided STORAGE In the event that it becomes necessary to store the tool for an extended period of time overnight weekend etc it should receive a generous amount of lubrication at that time and again when returned to service The tool should be stored in a clean and dry environment TYPE OF MATERIALS The Cleco bandsaw is designed to cut various types of material up to 4 3 4 diameter or 4 1 4 x 4 3 4 rectangu lar shape SELECTING THE BLADE The Cleco bandsaw requires blades that are 020 thick 1 2 wide and 44 7 8 long NOTE Blades for stationary band saws are of different thickness than above and WILL NOT fit the precision blade guides on portable band saws Therefore they MUST NOT be used WHICH BLADE TO USE In general select a blade which will allow at least two teeth to be engaged in the material thickness Th
7. e thinner or the harder the material the finer the blade teeth The thicker or the softer the material the coarser the blade teeth Hi speed steel blades stay sharp longer than alloy steel blades Due to the many materials that can be cut operator s experi ence will determine which blade will have the longest life for any specific operation USE OF LUBRICANTS NEVER USE LIQUID COOLANT WITH YOUR BANDSAW Damage to the blade guide bearings or rubber tires on the pulleys may result Bandsaw lube wax is available and recommended when cutting aluminum brass and thick materials Cast iron should be cut dry With the saw running apply the wax momentarily to both sides of the blade Reapply wax intermittently as needed A WARNING EXERCISE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT HANDS FROM CONTACTING THE BLADE After prolonged cutting the wax will cling to the pulleys of your band saw This does not affect the operation of the machine All that is necessary is to disconnect the machine from the air supply and wipe the wax from the pulleys TO CHANGE SAW BLADES A WARNING DISCONNECT SAW FROM AIR SUPPLY TO REMOVE BLADE Turn handle A Fig 2 clockwise to release tension on the saw blade Remove the blade first from the pulleys and then from the blade guide Fig 2 Before installing a blade clean chips and wax which may have accumulated on blade guides and pulley tires TO INSTALL BLADE install blade in blade guides and t
8. gravated by gt Safety Recommendations movements and postures dictated by the job design it may be nec essary for the employer to take steps to prevent further occurrences These steps might include but are not limited to repositioning the workpiece or redesigning the workstation reassigning workers to other jobs rotating jobs changing work pace and or changing the type of tool used so as to minimize stress on the operator Some tasks may require more than one type of tool to obtain the optimum operator tool task relationship The following suggestions will help reduce or moderate the effects of repetitive work motions and or extended vibration exposure Use a minimum hand grip force consistent with proper control and safe operation e Keep body and hands warm and dry cold weather is reported to be a major factor con tributing to Raynaud s Syndrome e Avoid anything that inhibits blood circulation Smoking Tobacco another contribut ing factor Cold Temperatures Certain Drugs Avoid OK Avoid Avoid OK Avoid PD N L Extension Neutral Flexion Radial Deviation Neutral Ulnar Deviation e asks should be performed in such a manner that the wrists are maintained in a neutral posi tion which is not flexed hyperextended or turned side to side e Stressful postures should be avoided se lect a tool appropriate for the job and work lo cation e Avoid highly repetitive movements of hands and wri
9. he operator Proper hearing con servation measures including annual audiograms and training in the use and fit of hearing protection devices may be necessary For additional information on hearing protection refer to Federal OSHA Regulations 29 CFR Section 1910 95 Occupational Noise Expo sure and American National Standards Institute ANSI S12 6 Hear ing Protectors A WARNING Wear respirator where necessary Other protective clothing should be worn as required unless it cre ates a greater hazard Do not wear loose fitting clothing or any jew elry Gloves can be caught in the the rotating blade causing severe injury Avoid inhaling dust resulting from the operation of this saw Wear approved respirator or mask if ventilation is inadequate Res pirators should be selected fitted used and maintained in accor dance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other applicable regulations This saw is designed to operate on 90 psig 6 2 bar max air pres sure Installation of a filter regulator lubricator in air supply line is highly recommended Before tool is connected to air supply check throttle for proper operation i e throttle moves freely and returns to closed position Clear air hose of accumulated dust and mois ture Be careful not to endanger adjacent personnel Before remov ing tool from service or changing blades make sure air line is shut off and drained of air This will prevent tool from operati
10. hen position on pulleys MAKE SURE TEETH ON LEFT SIDE OF MACHINE POINT TOWARD THE REAR OF THE MA CHINE See Fig 3 e NNSNNNNNNNN DIRECTION OF BLADE TRAVEL ON LEFT SIDE OF MACHINE POSITION OF TEETH ON LEFT SIDE OF MACHINE Fig 3 Turn handle A Fig 2 counterclockwise as far as it will go This reinstates tension on saw blade Start and stop saw two or three times to seat blade on pul leys TO ADJUST BLADE TRACKING This Bandsaw is equipped with an adjustable Blade Track ing Mechanism When properly adjusted the back edge of the blade will run lightly against at least one of the back up rollers but will not press heavily against the roller If the blade fails to track correctly adjust as follows A WARNING 2 Use a 9 6 wrench to loosen the adjustment locking nut see Fig 4 by turning it counterclockwise one or two turns DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER SOURCE LOCKING NUT Fig 4 3 Use a flat screwdriver to turn the tracking screw 1 4 turn Turning the screw clockwise will move the blade further up toward the blade guide rollers Turning the screw counterclockwise will move the blade down away from the blade guide rollers 4 Tighten the adjustment locking nut 5 Following the directions in TO START AND STOP SAW operate the saw and observe blade tracking 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 as necessary to achieve proper tracking Fig 5 HOW TO USE A PORTABLE BANDSAW
11. ng if throttle 2 is accidently engaged Do not use tool to drain residual air from air line A self relieving valve is recommended for this purpose Work Environment Work areas should be kept clean and free from clutter Visitors should be kept away from work area The air hose should be suspended or placed to prevent damage to the hose or inadvertent tripping to workers An improperly placed hose can be hooked by a vehicle or worker pulling the saw out of the user s hands or causing a loss of balance After use the saw should be disconnected properly and stored A WARNING Electrical and or explosive hazard Be certain that the object being cut does not contain electrical wires or gases Safe Use Keep both hands on the saw and away from the cutting area while the blade is rotating Blades should be kept sharp Mate rials to be cut must be securely held to prevent movement Be aware that end pieces may fall after being cut and care must be exer cised Never use liquid coolants or cutting oils on the blade or band mechanism Damage may occur to the blade guides and pulley tires When cutting conduit or pipe be certain that live electrical wires and explosive and or harmful gases or liquids are not present A WARNING Repetitive work motions and or vibration may cause injury to hands and arms Use minimum hand grip force consistent with proper control and safe operation Keep body and hands warm and dry Avoid anything
12. nt rotor shaft out of the front rotor bearing After removing the cylinder and rotor blades the rear rotor shaft may be driven out of the rear rotor bearing REASSEMBLY Thetoolis reassembled in the reverse order of disassembly Wash all parts in a solvent and inspect for damage or wear It is recommended that new rotor blades be installed at each repair cycle If not replaced the used ones must measure a minimum of 3 16 4 7mm at both ends Replace if 3 16 4 7mm or less at either end Replace bearings that are rough or have excessive end play Install the front rotor bearing in the front bearing plate and measure the distance from the face of the bearing plate to the inner race of the bearing with the bearing race loaded rearward Select or fit by sanding a rotor collar 001 025mm to 002 050mm longer than this measurement Install the rotor blades cylinder rear bearing plate and rear bearing on the rotor After final assembly of the motor unit the cylinder should be held securely but not tightly between the two plates The rotor should not rub either plate Tighten all joints securely during reassembly Place a few drops of 10W machine oil in the air inlet to ensure positive lubrication of all motor parts as soon as air is applied GEAR AND PULLEY HOUSING ASSEMBLY area 3 Tum off alr when not in use when changing or adjusting blades or se 4 Secure work Use clampe or vise to hold
13. rning Label Safety Instruction Label BANDSAW BACKHEAD amp HOUSING ASSEMBLIES The complete Backhead can be purchased as a subassembly using part number 201656 Not included in Backhead subassembly 202105 T 203133 T 203519 203521 203522 203523 203524 204198 204206 204210 204211 204212 204213 204214 204215 204216 204217 204218 204219 TEEPE SE PLATE 204217 204213 204215 900 TM I LOCK OFF LEVER EXHAUST DEFLECTOR THROTTLE VALVE SPRING THROTTLE VALVE THROTTLE VALVE SEAT THROTTLE VALVE BUSHING SOCKET CAP SCREW HANDLE ADAPTER UPPER HOUSING LOWER HOUSING BACKHEAD GRIP SLEEVE PRIMARY MUFFLER SECONDARY MUFFLER SPACER WAVY WASHER THROTTLE VALVE SEAL FLOW VALVE 844311 LOCK OFF LEVER SUB ASSEMBLY 202105 IDEE LOCK OFF LEVER BACKHEAD SUB ASSEMBLY 3 322 5 201656 6 203133 CH 869855 203519 pem em 847808 204327 II 0 mp0 l 203523 204218 EN 203522 863598 En lt l 844308 203521 204214 Part No Name of Part LOCK OFF PAWL INSERT MOTOR ASSEMBLY HERE PARTS LIST BANDSAW BACKHEAD amp HOUSING ASSEMBLIES 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 204220 204221 204327 619164 624820 842305 844306 844308 844309 844311 844312 845409T 845758 847272 847808
14. roduct please contact your Cleco distributor or salesman DISASSEMBLY BACKHEAD The backhead 204212 can be separated from the handle adapter 204206 by removing the retainer pin 204327 To gain access to this pin carefully roll the grip sleeve 204213 back over itself beginning at the end adjacent to the handle adapter and until the pin becomes visible Note If O rings 844311 and 847272 2 two are replaced do not lubricate For inspection or replacement of the throttle valve or related parts unscrew the inlet bushing 204220 The air inlet screen 863598 should be washed in a solvent and blown out in the reverse of normal air flow Replace the screen if clogged or torn HANDLE ADAPTER amp UPPER HOUSING The handle adapter and upper housing 204210 should not be disassembled unless necessary To disassemble handle adapter from upper housing remove 3 three hex cap screws 624820 and pull apart To remove upper housing from lower housing remove 7 seven hex cap screws 204198 and pull apart LOWER HOUSING amp INTERMEDIATE PLATE Todisassemble the lower housing 20421 1 fromthe interme diate plate 201655 remove 4 four hex cap screws 845758 and lift complete unit off the intermediate plate The second ary muffler can be removed for inspection and motor can be pulled out of lower housing The primary muffler 204214 inside the lower housing can be removed from inside for inspection MOTOR Use a suitable driver to drive the fro
15. sts and continuous vibration exposure af ter each period of operation exercise to in crease blood circulation e Keep tool well maintained and replace worn parts a preventative maintanance program with scheduled inspections is highly recom mended This information is a compilation of general safety practices ob tained from various sources available at the date of production However our company does not represent that every acceptable safety practice is offered herein or that abnormal or unusual Cir cumstances may not warrant or reguire additional procedures Your work may reguire additional specific safety procedures Follow these procedures as reguired by your company For more information see the latest edition of ANSI B186 1 Safety Code for Portable Air Tools available from the American National Standards Institute Inc 11 West 42nd Street New York NY 10036 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Use eye and hearing protection 2 Keep hands away from cuttini area e when 204203 204204 204737 READ SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE CONNECTING TOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Cleco bandsaw is designed to operate on 90 psig 6 2 bar maximum air pressure using a 5 16 8mm x 8 whip hose If additional length is required the next larger hose size may be connected to the 8 whip hose TO START AND STOP SAW Connect air supply Push the lock off device foward A Fig 1 and depress the throttl
16. work 5 Stay clear of end pleces that may fall after being cut off 6 7 Never use a liquid coolant with a portable band saw 204203 4 Ref No Part No 203096 201652 201649 204224 204229 204230 204231 204232 204233 204234 204235 204236 204279 204237 204238 204239 204240 204241 201653 204242 204243 204244 204245 204246 201654 GEAR AND PULLEY HOUSING PARTS LIST Name of Part Muffler Pulley Housing Assembly T2 Incl 74 75 76 83 84 Knob Set Screw Tension Lever Tension Shaft Yoke Pulley Tire Bushing Bearing Pulley Shaft Pulley Washer Work Stop Screw Blade Guide Roller Blade Guide Bearing Blade Guide Holder Blade Guide Hardware Package Incl 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 52 Pin Washer Blade Guide Bearing Screw Screw Yoke Kit Incl 14 Subassemblies 204247 204248 204249 204250 204251 204252 204253 204254 204255 204256 204257 204258 204259 204260 204261 201655 204262 204263 204264 204265 204266 204267 204268 204269 204270 204271 204272 204204 204203 Name of Part Screw Washer Tension Spring Screw Lock Washer Chain Driven Sprocket Screw Lock Washer Screw Washer Washer Bearing Gear amp Sprocket Intermediate Gear Intermediate Plate Assembly Incl 60 Needle Bearing Seal Bearing Pin Washer Nut T2 Set Screw T2 Retaining Ring T2 14 Tooth Bi metal blade 18 Tooth Bi metal blade 24 Tooth Bi metal blade Wa
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