Dake F-16 Instruction Manual

DAKE / JOHNSON VERTICAL BAND SAW

Model F - 16

INSTRUCT

ION MANUAL

MODEL:F-16________________________
SERIAL NUMBER:___________________
DATE PURCHASED: _________________

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WARNING!

This machine must be wired by a qualified electrician. This machine is
designed to be wired for the specified voltage with a tolerance of +/­10%. If your voltage is outside this 10% it will require a transformer to
obtain the correct voltage. Failure to do so may affect warranty, if
damage occurs from improper wiring or electrical supply.

FOREWORD

These instructions cover the installation and operation of vertical band saw. We
recommend that these instructions be retained by the department or individual responsible
for the machine and kept in a readily accessible location for reference purposes.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity:

Throat Inches 16

Work Height Inches 11

Table:

Work Table Inches 26-3/8 x 26-3/8

Height from Floor Inches 38

Table Weight Capacity Lbs. 850

Blade:

Width Minimum Inches 1/8

Width Maximum Inches 5/8

Length

Minimum/Maximum

Wheel Diameter Inches 16-1/2

Band Speed:

Variable Speed FPM 60-550 sfm

Drive Motor HP 2

Height of Machine: Inches 72
Floor Space: Inches 28 x 18
Shipping Weight:

Machine Weight Lbs. 1000

Inches 128/133

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Machine Features

F - 16

WARNING!!!

The machine table must NOT be used as a lifting point. Damage to the saw could occur.

UNLOADING: Remove the shrink-wrap covering the machine, careful not to damage painted

surfaces. Carefully inspect the machine for physical damage. If damage is noted, notify the
truck line at once. They may require inspection, and that a claim be filed. Check that all

standard accessories are with the machine. Some accessories may be boxed or placed behind the
rear access door. The band saw is provided with a lifting eye that is screwed into the top of the
machine (see illustration on next page). This lifting eye may be located in the rear compartment.
Particular care should be taken in selecting areas of the machine for handling, as electrical
components and adjustment knobs can be marked up or damaged. Remove the mounting bolts
holding the machine to the skid, using the lifting eye, remove the machine from the skid and set in
designated area.

INSTALLATION: Location of the machine should be taken into consideration with the ability to

move large work pieces. The machine is provided with holes in the base to anchor the unit to the
floor. Shims should be used to properly level the unit. The saw is shipped with an anti-rust

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protective coating on machined metal surfaces. These surfaces should be cleaned with the

23.6

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17.7

14.9

19.0

.39

27.3

600

25

450

380

485

25

695

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appropriate solvent and then coated with a light film of oil to prevent rust from forming.

F-16

Foot Print

Below measurement is in inches

3.93

Below measurement is in MM

18

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ELECTRICAL:

To wire this machine there is a small box on the back side of the machine, this is where the
machine is wired in (see illustration below).

warning!!!

Power must be locked out before removing any
electrical panel.

WARNING!

This machine must be wired by a qualified electrician.
This machine is designed to be wired for the specified
voltage labeled below with a tolerance of +/- 10%. If your
voltage is outside this 10% it will require a transformer
to obtain the correct voltage. Failure to do so may affect
warranty, if damage occurs from improper wiring or
electrical supply.

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To change the machine from 1 phase to 3 phase follow the instructions below.

220 Volt 1 Phase

How to wire for 220 Volt 1 Phase:

1. Connect one lead to L1

2. Connect one lead to L3; this must be the neutral wire.

3. Connect ground wire to ground

220 Volt 3 Phase

How to wire for 220 Volt 3 Phase

1. Connect each wire to L1, L2, L3

2. Connect ground wire to ground

440 Volt 3 Phase

To use 440 volt on this machine a step down transformer is required.
Dake part number 300674

Prior to performing any cutting with the machine, it is recommended that the personal

ecome familiar with the various controls and accessories.

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PRECAUTIONS

No loose clothing.

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• Eye protection must be worn.

• All guards must be in position.

• Table load capacity should be noted and not exceeded.

• Extra supports may be required for large material or components.

• Irregular shapes and small objects should be secured by means of a clamp or suitable fixture.

• Machine and surrounding should be kept free of tools, scrap and foreign objects.

• Machine should be locked out before making any adjustments.

• Gloves must be used when uncoiling, coiling and installing band saw blades.

• Store band saw blades in an area near the machine. This will allow operating personal to use

the proper blade for each operation.

• Machine is furnished with electrical door interlocks. These interlocks should periodically be

checked for proper operation.

BLADE INSTALLATION

WARNING!!!

Gloves must be worn when changing the blade.

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WARNING!!!

Electrical supply must be locked out when changing the blade.

Blade selection is based on the many factors and complexity of the work to be cut.
The blade placed on the band wheels with teeth facing toward the operator and down toward the

top of the worktable. Tension the blade to remove slack. Rotate the wheels by pushing the jog
button to ensure tracking is correct, and blade will not “pop” off when machine is started. If tracking
is incorrect, adjust before starting machine.

BLADE TRACKING

Note: This alignment is factory set, but may need an adjustment after replacing the blade.

his machine has a bottom wheel that drives the saw blade and a top idle wheel that is adjustable

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to facilitate blade tracking. The edges of the wheels are fitted with a composite material to
accommodate the tooth set.

First remove the blade tension by loosening the black hand wheel. The idle wheel may be adjusted
by loosening the silver knurled locking collar and turning the black knob in the center of the wheel.
Turning the knob in a clockwise manner runs the blade toward the back edge of the band wheel. A
counter clockwise movement will move the blade toward the front edge of the band wheel (see
picture on below).

WARNING!!!

Before performing the procedure below be sure the wheel safety doors are closed.

To rotate the wheel to find out where the blade is on the wheel, be sure both wheel doors are
closed and push the power start button then turn the run / jog button to jog, now push and hold or
push the jog button to rotate the blade slowly. This will help identify which way to adjust the wheel
adjustment.

Correct tracking takes place when the blade runs approximately in the center of the wheel.

NOTE: The main casting with adjusting screws have been preset at the factory during assembly
utilizing special fixtures. No adjustment should be attempted.

Silver knurled locking
collar.

Black knob in center of
wheel.

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Black hand wheel

Blade tension indicator

BLADE TENSIONING

The blade indicator is located inside the upper wheel compartment, on the lower left side of the idle
wheel. (See picture above) The indicator has an arrow mounted on the horizontal plane, with a
corresponding scale for blade tensioning. The scale has two legends, one reads inches from 0 - 1”,
and the second reads mm 0 - 25 mm. This allows tensioning either standard or metric blade widths.

With out tension on the blade, the indicator should read zero. As tension is applied to the blade the
needle will move accordingly, and should be tightened until the correct blade width is indicated on
this gauge. Example: Installing a 1/2” blade on the machine, tighten the hand wheel until the
indicator’s arrow is pointing to the 1/2” mark on the scale. Before starting the machine, check the
blade tracking by pushing the jog button for one or two seconds.

This indicator has been calibrated at the factory. If recalibration is ever needed follow the steps
below:

Using a blade tension gauge, (many times the company that you purchase blades from can furnish
you with this gauge) tension the blade to the proper PSI. The PSI will very from blade types
(carbon, Bi-metal) and blade widths. This information can be obtained from your blade supplier.
When proper tension is achieved, loosen the setscrew in the collar on the tensioning wheel shaft.
(See figure 6 above) Adjust this collar up or down on the shaft until the arrow is pointing to the
corresponding blade width. On the indicator. Tighten setscrew.

Note: It is better to over tension the blade than to run it under tensioned.

BLADE GUIDES

ARNING!!!

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Gloves must be worn when handling or adjusting the blade guides.

WARNING!!!

Electrical supply must be locked out when adjusting or changing blade guides.

Your machine has come equipped with a set of interchangeable “V” type blade guides. A
set of guides consist of two each left hand and two each right hand guide inserts. The
standard guides furnished are 10 / 12 mm guides. Other sizes are optional, and can be
purchased separately, or as a five piece set. The five-piece set includes 3 / 4 mm (1/8 ­1/4”) 6 / 8 mm (5/16 - 3/8”) 10 / 12 mm (standard set 1/2 - 5/8”) the blade width will dictate the

size blade guide to be used.

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narrower than guide insert. Damage will occur to guide insert and blade. Blade insert must
correspond with blade width.

ever use blades larger than the rated capacity of the machine. Never use blades

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