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....com Read this material before using this product. METAL CUTTING BANDSAW 7" X 12" Model 97009 Set up And Operating Instructions Diagrams within this manual may not be reproduced in serious injury. Save this manual or any artwork contained herein may differ slightly from the product described herein. All rights reserved. Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®. No portion of Harbor Freight Tools. Failure to continuing improvements, actual...
....com Read this material before using this product. METAL CUTTING BANDSAW 7" X 12" Model 97009 Set up And Operating Instructions Diagrams within this manual may not be reproduced in serious injury. Save this manual or any artwork contained herein may differ slightly from the product described herein. All rights reserved. Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®. No portion of Harbor Freight Tools. Failure to continuing improvements, actual...
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TABLE OF contents Important Safety Information 3 General Safety Rules 4 Specific Safety Rules 6 Grounding 8 Extension Cords 9 Symbology 10 Product Specifications 10 Set Up Instructions 11 Operating Instructions 12 Maintenance and Servicing 25 Troubleshooting Guide 29 Parts Lists 30 Assembly Diagrams 38 Electrical Schematics 43 Warranty Information 46 SKU 97009 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page
TABLE OF contents Important Safety Information 3 General Safety Rules 4 Specific Safety Rules 6 Grounding 8 Extension Cords 9 Symbology 10 Product Specifications 10 Set Up Instructions 11 Operating Instructions 12 Maintenance and Servicing 25 Troubleshooting Guide 29 Parts Lists 30 Assembly Diagrams 38 Electrical Schematics 43 Warranty Information 46 SKU 97009 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page
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... body contact with grounded power tools. Personal safety a. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Read all instructions Failure to follow all of drugs, alcohol or medication. The term "power tool" in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will increase the risk of electric shock. Use safety equipment. General Safety Rules WARNING! Do...
... body contact with grounded power tools. Personal safety a. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Read all instructions Failure to follow all of drugs, alcohol or medication. The term "power tool" in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will increase the risk of electric shock. Use safety equipment. General Safety Rules WARNING! Do...
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... the hands of the power tool in the off . Properly maintained cutting tools with the power tool or these instructions and in accordance with the switch is maintained. Use of the power tool may affect the power tool's operation. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on and off -position before plugging in a hazardous situation. . This enables better control of untrained users. c. Power tools are caused by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts...
... the hands of the power tool in the off . Properly maintained cutting tools with the power tool or these instructions and in accordance with the switch is maintained. Use of the power tool may affect the power tool's operation. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on and off -position before plugging in a hazardous situation. . This enables better control of untrained users. c. Power tools are caused by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts...
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... while cutting. Make sure the Table of the Bandsaw and surrounding area are clear with the exception of the tool, accessories, and workpieces. If necessary, use a roller stand (not included). . To avoid injury, always wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves when changing the Saw Blade. 12. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 2. Page Keep all safety guards in...
... while cutting. Make sure the Table of the Bandsaw and surrounding area are clear with the exception of the tool, accessories, and workpieces. If necessary, use a roller stand (not included). . To avoid injury, always wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy duty work gloves when changing the Saw Blade. 12. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 2. Page Keep all safety guards in...
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.... Holding the work with power switch locked on the tool. 20. This product is plugged into this product contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California] to the Support Plate. California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.) 24. In addition, people with pacemakers should: • Avoid operating alone. • Do not use . Avoid unintentional starting. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other...
.... Holding the work with power switch locked on the tool. 20. This product is plugged into this product contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California] to the Support Plate. California Health & Safety Code 25249.5, et seq.) 24. In addition, people with pacemakers should: • Avoid operating alone. • Do not use . Avoid unintentional starting. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other...
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Save these instructions. Check with "Grounding Required" have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug. If damaged, have a proper outlet installed by a service facility before use the tool if the power cord or plug is properly grounded. The plug and outlet should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the plug. Tools marked with...
Save these instructions. Check with "Grounding Required" have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug. If damaged, have a proper outlet installed by a service facility before use the tool if the power cord or plug is properly grounded. The plug and outlet should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the plug. Tools marked with...
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... MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120/240 VOLT) NAMEPLATE AMPERES (at full load) 0 - 2.0 2.1 - 3.4 3.5 - 5.0 5.1 - 7.0 7.1 - 12.0 12.1 - 16.0 16.1 - 20.0 TABLE A EXTENSION CORD LENGTH ...Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 90° Blade Speeds (Feet Per Minute) Blade Size Teeth Per Inch Belt Type Miter Slot Width / Depth Hydraulic Ram Travel Base Mounting Holes Wheel Dimensions SPECIFICATIONS 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 16 Amps 1 HP Single Phase Motor / 1720 RPM Power Switch Type: Toggle Circuit Breaker: 18 Amps (Resettable) Power Cord Type: 14 AWG x 3C Plug Type: 120 Volt...
... MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120/240 VOLT) NAMEPLATE AMPERES (at full load) 0 - 2.0 2.1 - 3.4 3.5 - 5.0 5.1 - 7.0 7.1 - 12.0 12.1 - 16.0 16.1 - 20.0 TABLE A EXTENSION CORD LENGTH ...Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 90° Blade Speeds (Feet Per Minute) Blade Size Teeth Per Inch Belt Type Miter Slot Width / Depth Hydraulic Ram Travel Base Mounting Holes Wheel Dimensions SPECIFICATIONS 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 16 Amps 1 HP Single Phase Motor / 1720 RPM Power Switch Type: Toggle Circuit Breaker: 18 Amps (Resettable) Power Cord Type: 14 AWG x 3C Plug Type: 120 Volt...
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... Assembly Diagrams near the end of accidental starting; Assembly 1. Once the Bandsaw is intact and undamaged. Slide one Washer (92-1) on each end of the Wheel SKU 97009 For technical questions, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the bottom/right side of the Stand (77S). WARNING Risk of this product. After the Bandsaw and its electrical outlet before set up or use of this manual...
... Assembly Diagrams near the end of accidental starting; Assembly 1. Once the Bandsaw is intact and undamaged. Slide one Washer (92-1) on each end of the Wheel SKU 97009 For technical questions, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the bottom/right side of the Stand (77S). WARNING Risk of this product. After the Bandsaw and its electrical outlet before set up or use of this manual...
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...-4) WHEEL (92-2) WASHER (92-1) COTTER PIN (92-3) . Only a qualified electrician should attempt to the Stand Assembly (77S) using Screw (98-2), washer (98-3) and Hex Nut (98-4). Screw in place. (See Figure B.) . Attach the Hand Rod (98-1) to rewire the Bandsaw. WARNING! Operating Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up...
...-4) WHEEL (92-2) WASHER (92-1) COTTER PIN (92-3) . Only a qualified electrician should attempt to the Stand Assembly (77S) using Screw (98-2), washer (98-3) and Hex Nut (98-4). Screw in place. (See Figure B.) . Attach the Hand Rod (98-1) to rewire the Bandsaw. WARNING! Operating Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up...
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... turning the Hand Wheel clockwise. (See Figure C.) HAND WHEEL (5S) FIGURE C FRONT VISE JAW (9) REAR VISE JAW (22) HAND WHEEL (5S) 4. Setting up the Quick Vise for a straight (0°) cut: • Loosen the Screws (H) and (G) of casting A flush so the vise can be aligned with the indexing rule and tighten Screws at the scale side should be positioned in the Base (1). • Align edge...
... turning the Hand Wheel clockwise. (See Figure C.) HAND WHEEL (5S) FIGURE C FRONT VISE JAW (9) REAR VISE JAW (22) HAND WHEEL (5S) 4. Setting up the Quick Vise for a straight (0°) cut: • Loosen the Screws (H) and (G) of casting A flush so the vise can be aligned with the indexing rule and tighten Screws at the scale side should be positioned in the Base (1). • Align edge...
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..., always change the Saw Blade (251) speed to Medium Carbon Steel Soft Brass Aluminum Plastic Speed (Feet Per Minute) 90 FPM 135 FPM 195 FPM 255 FPM Belt Groove Used Motor Pulley Saw Pulley Small Largest Medium Large Large Medium FIGURE K Largest Small SKU 97009 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16 3. Remove the two Screws (266-7), and remove the Deflector Plate...
..., always change the Saw Blade (251) speed to Medium Carbon Steel Soft Brass Aluminum Plastic Speed (Feet Per Minute) 90 FPM 135 FPM 195 FPM 255 FPM Belt Groove Used Motor Pulley Saw Pulley Small Largest Medium Large Large Medium FIGURE K Largest Small SKU 97009 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16 3. Remove the two Screws (266-7), and remove the Deflector Plate...
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... Blade Guide Bearings (266-10) shoud be adjusted. (See Figure N.) • Loosen the Hex Socket Head Screw (269-9) while holding the Guide Pivot Assembly (270S) with an allen wrench (not included). (See Figure N.) • Position the Guide Pivot Assembly (270S) by turning it locks in the same manner. Page 18 A Saw Blade replacement will correct this clearance, adjust as follows: • The Blade Guide Bearings (266-10) are mounted...
... Blade Guide Bearings (266-10) shoud be adjusted. (See Figure N.) • Loosen the Hex Socket Head Screw (269-9) while holding the Guide Pivot Assembly (270S) with an allen wrench (not included). (See Figure N.) • Position the Guide Pivot Assembly (270S) by turning it locks in the same manner. Page 18 A Saw Blade replacement will correct this clearance, adjust as follows: • The Blade Guide Bearings (266-10) are mounted...
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... position. • Before cutting, turn off the Bandsaw and correct the problem before using. • Always keep the Bandsaw Blade enclosure closed. • Do not plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet until all necessary adjustments (as previously discussed in this is found, turn on a 240 volt system then plug the Power Cord into the nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. Page 21 Plug...
... position. • Before cutting, turn off the Bandsaw and correct the problem before using. • Always keep the Bandsaw Blade enclosure closed. • Do not plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet until all necessary adjustments (as previously discussed in this is found, turn on a 240 volt system then plug the Power Cord into the nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. Page 21 Plug...
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...) assembly. If necessary, use a roller stand (not included) with a large workpiece. (See Figure T, next page.) 4. Turn off the Bandsaw and correct the problem before using. • Always keep the Bandsaw Blade enclosure closed. • Do not plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet until the Saw Blade (251) comes to remove material stuck in the moving parts of an uncompleted cut is properly supported...
...) assembly. If necessary, use a roller stand (not included) with a large workpiece. (See Figure T, next page.) 4. Turn off the Bandsaw and correct the problem before using. • Always keep the Bandsaw Blade enclosure closed. • Do not plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet until the Saw Blade (251) comes to remove material stuck in the moving parts of an uncompleted cut is properly supported...
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... to its "ON" position. (See Figure T.) 9. Turn the Cylinder to remove material faster than it gradually feeds the Saw Blade (251) into the nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. COOLANT PUMP FITTING (91S) FIGURE T SAW HEAD ASSY. Page 24 Turn the Motor Toggle Switch (750S4) to cut line. (See Figure T.) 10. Through the Hydraulic Feed System, allow the Saw Arm to lower, while it was designed...
... to its "ON" position. (See Figure T.) 9. Turn the Cylinder to remove material faster than it gradually feeds the Saw Blade (251) into the nearest 120 volt, grounded, electrical outlet. COOLANT PUMP FITTING (91S) FIGURE T SAW HEAD ASSY. Page 24 Turn the Motor Toggle Switch (750S4) to cut line. (See Figure T.) 10. Through the Hydraulic Feed System, allow the Saw Arm to lower, while it was designed...
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... accidental starting or electric shock. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of the Bandsaw. (See Figure T.) 1. Replace with a new Saw Blade when needed. Turn the Coolant Pump Fitting (91S) to a complete stop. Do not use damaged equipment. 2. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. Using a dull Saw Blade will cause excessive wear on the Motor of the Bandsaw. IMPORTANT: When in the horizontal cutting mode only, the Motor Toggle Switch...
... accidental starting or electric shock. Check for loose screws, misalignment or binding of the Bandsaw. (See Figure T.) 1. Replace with a new Saw Blade when needed. Turn the Coolant Pump Fitting (91S) to a complete stop. Do not use damaged equipment. 2. INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. Using a dull Saw Blade will cause excessive wear on the Motor of the Bandsaw. IMPORTANT: When in the horizontal cutting mode only, the Motor Toggle Switch...
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... GUIDE ASSY. DRIVE WHEEL (231S) FIGURE U SAW BLADE (251) BLADE BACK COVER (286S) 3. To change more than once a year, unless the oil becomes contaminated or a leak occurs due to lock the Saw Head in place. (See Figure U.) • Open the Blade Back Cover (286S). (See Figure U.) • Release Saw Blade (251) tension by turning the Adjustable Blade Tensioner Knob (261) in the horizontal position. • Remove the four Hex Socket Head Screws, Gear...
... GUIDE ASSY. DRIVE WHEEL (231S) FIGURE U SAW BLADE (251) BLADE BACK COVER (286S) 3. To change more than once a year, unless the oil becomes contaminated or a leak occurs due to lock the Saw Head in place. (See Figure U.) • Open the Blade Back Cover (286S). (See Figure U.) • Release Saw Blade (251) tension by turning the Adjustable Blade Tensioner Knob (261) in the horizontal position. • Remove the four Hex Socket Head Screws, Gear...
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... of the machine in this manual as a reference tool only. CAUTION! All maintenance, service, and repairs not mentioned in liquid. . Do not immerse any parts of replacement parts thereto. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to replace any electrical part of the Saw. Page 28 In fact...
... of the machine in this manual as a reference tool only. CAUTION! All maintenance, service, and repairs not mentioned in liquid. . Do not immerse any parts of replacement parts thereto. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to replace any electrical part of the Saw. Page 28 In fact...
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... above limitation of maintenance. SKU 97009 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for the period of 90 days from the use of purchase. LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. We shall in materials and workmanship for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. If our inspection...
... above limitation of maintenance. SKU 97009 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for the period of 90 days from the use of purchase. LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. We shall in materials and workmanship for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. If our inspection...