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Maintenance
Before doing maintenance,
disconnect machine from electrical supply
by pulling out the plug or switching off the
main switch! Failure to comply may cause
serious injury.
Clean the band saw regularly to remove any
resinous deposits and sawdust. Keep the miter
slot in the table free of dust and debris. Keep the
guide bearings clean and free of resin.
Grease the rack and pinion system of the guide
bar.
Oil any pins, shafts, and joints. Do not get oil on
the pulleys or belts.
Bearings on the band saw are sealed for life and
do not require lubrication.
Check that the cleaning brush over the lower
wheel is working properly; adjust if necessary.
Remove any deposits from the band wheels to
avoid vibration and blade breakage.
The table surface must be kept clean and free of
rust for best results. If rust appears, use a
mixture of household ammonia, a good
commercial detergent and 000 steel wool.
(Alternatively, commercial rust removers can be
found at many hardware stores.) Then wash
table down with hot, soapy water, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Apply a light coat of paste wax to the table. Or,
some users prefer talcum powder applied with a
blackboard eraser rubbed in vigorously once a
week; this will fill casting pores and form a
moisture barrier. This method provides a table
top that is slick and allows rust rings to be easily
wiped from the surface. Important also is the fact
that talcum powder will not stain wood or mar
finishes as wax pickup can.
If the power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in
any way, have it replaced immediately.
Tire Replacement
1. Disconnect machine from power source.
2. Remove the blade from the machine.
3. Insert a flat head screwdriver beneath the lip
of the tire. Pry up the tire and pull it off the
wheel. If this proves difficult, insert a wood
wedge or dowel into the opening (see Figure
38), and continue to pry around the
perimeter of the wheel until the tire comes
off the wheel.
Figure 38
4. Clean the rim of the band wheel before
installing the new tire.
5. The new tire can be installed without
removing the band wheel from the machine;
or, you can remove the band wheel (see
“Band Wheel Replacement” for removal
instructions) and place it on a workbench,
using a home-made jig to secure it while
installing the new tire.
6. Place part of the new tire over the band
wheel and work it onto the rim of the band
wheel. If needed, insert a wood dowel
beneath the tire and move the dowel around
the perimeter of the band wheel to guide the
tire on.
NOTE: Although the tire may look too small,
it will stretch around the band wheel with the
proper exertion, and will form a tight fit.
Unlike rubber tires for many older model
band saws, the tires for the 2013 and 2415
will not require trimming, equalizing, etc., nor
do they require an adhesive. Rather, they
are ready to use immediately after
installation.
Band Wheel Replacement
The cast iron band wheels
are heavy; use care when removing them.
Disconnect machine from power, and remove
the blade. Loosen and remove the hex nut and
flat washer at the wheel’s hub. Carefully pull off
the wheel by hand or with a “wheel puller.”