Dake V-16 Instruction Manual

DAKE VERTICAL BAND SAW

Model V-16

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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DAKE (Division of JSJ)
724 Robbins Road
Grand Haven, Michigan 49417

616.842.7110 Phone [phone]

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DAKE V-16 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Forward ................................................................................................ 2-3

Installation and setup............................................................................ 3-4

Specifications ....................................................................................... 4-5

Operational Controls ............................................................................. 6-7

Operation: Blade installation ... ............................................................ 7

Blade Tracking...................................................................................... 8

Guide Post Adjustment......................................................................... 8

Guide Adjustment / Holder and Guide.................................................. 9-10

Blade Selection / Type of Blades ......................................................... 10-11

Tooth Shapes ....................................................................................... 11

Set Types .............................................................................................. 11

Blade Selection Chart ........................................................................... 12

Saw Speed & Pitch Selector ................................................................. 13

Welder Operation .................................................................................. 14

Blade Cutting / Tooth Spacing............................................................... 14

Welding of the Blade ............................................................................. 15

Annealing (Carbon)................................................................................ 15

Annealing (Bi-Metal) ............................................................................. 16

Blade Dressing (Grinding) ..................................................................... 16

Weld Inspection .................................................................................... 17

Blade Weld Trouble Shooting ............................................................... 17-18

Trouble Shooting Chart / Saw /Blade / Cutting ..................................... 18-20

Maintenance.......................................................................................... 20

Exploded Diagrams and Parts Lists ...................................................... 21-25

Electrical Drawing ................................................................................. 26

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FOREWARD

First of all, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for selecting our Dake V-16
model vertical Bandsaw.

As you know, the vertical bandsaw is a universal saw for contour cutting. Blade selection is
important and by choosing the right blade, you can make most any pattern cutting on most
any material with this machine. However, the most important thing is to realize how to
operate it in a safe and correct way and how to maintain it.

We have tried to supply you all the information about these. Please be sure to look through
all the contents in this manual so that you may obtain the maximum efficiency and the
longest machine life with minimum expense.

The specifications and information in this manual were current at the time this manual was
approved for printing. Dake, whose policy is one of continuous improvement, reserves the
right, however, to change specifications or design at any time without incurring obligations.

Always include the part number, model number, and parts description, for parts orders or
correspondence concerning your bandsaw, so we can supply you a rapidly after-sales
service.

1. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the tools applications and limitations, as well

as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it.

2. Always wear approved safety glasses/face shields while using this machine.

3. Make certain the machine is properly grounded.

4. Before operating the machine, remove tie, rings, watches, other jewelry, and roll up

sleeves above the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and confine long hair. DO NOT
wear gloves when operating.

5. Keep the floor around the machine clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.

6. Keep machine guards in place at all times when the machine is in use. If removed for

maintenance purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.

7. DO NOT over reach. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or

lean against blades or other moving parts.

8. Use only sharp blades. Dull blades are dangerous.

9. Make all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged from the

power source.

10. Use the right tool. Don’t force a tool or attachment to do a job which it was not designed
for.

▲WARNING

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11. DO NOT make cuts requiring more power than is available on the machine.

12. Replace warning labels if they become obscured or removed.

13. Make certain the motor switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to
power.

14. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation. And

“horse-play” is careless acts that can result in serious injury.

15. Make a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed before

turning on the machine.

16. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area.

17. Use recommended accessories; improper accessories may be hazardous.

18. Never place hands directly in line with the saw blade.

19. Always use push sticks when cutting small material.

20. Raise or lower the blade guide only when the machine has been turned off and the

blade has stopped moving.

21. Read and understand warnings posted on the machine.

22. DO NOT use attachments for any other purpose than for what they were designed for.

23. Failure to comply with all of these warnings could lead to serious injury.

INSTALLATION

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. 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.

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CLEANING

1. Remove anti-rust oil.

2. Remove the coating with a clean brush applied with appropriate solvent.

3. When the coating has been softened, remove it with clean rag.

POWER SUPPLY

1. Shut off the main power switch
before connecting cable.

2. Check motor voltage against
supply voltage.

3. Make sure the power supply is
connected to comply with the

local safety regulations.

4. Your saw may be pre-wired with
a power cable attached. This
cable can be hard wired or the
preferred method of installing a
properly rated quick disconnect.

▲ WARNING

All electrical connections must be done by

a qualified electrician. Failure to comply

may cause serious injury!

All adjustment or repairs must be done with

the machine disconnected from the power

source. Failure to comply may result in

serious injury!

5. The leads connect to L1, L2, and L3 and ground. The bandsaw must be grounded.

6. Check that the blade is running in the correct clockwise direction. If the blade runs
backwards, disconnect the power. Then reverse any two of the three L1, L2, and L3
leads. Do not reverse the ground.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity

15 ½” X 10”

Blade Width Cap.

1/8” ~ 5/8”

Blade Speed

82-3,950 fpm

Table Size

21.5" x 24"

Table Tilt

R-15 ﾟ, L- 12ﾟ, 8 ﾟ Each F & B

Main Drive Motor

230 volt 3 Phase, 2 HP

Grinder Motor

110V, 1 Phase, 0.04 KW

Blade Length

123 ½”

Blade Welder Cap

2.4 KVA, 1/8” ~ 5/8”

Band Wheel Diameter

16”

Table Height

39”

Dimension

37” (Length) 26 ½” (Width) 72” (Height)

Mach. Weight

904 lbs.

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1

Control Panel

8

Work Lamp

2

Blade Shear

9

Blade Guide Supports

3

Welder Panel

10

Work Table

4

Grinding Wheel Motor

11

Table Support Housing

5

Lifting Eye

12

Low/High Range Shift Lever

6

Upper Wheel

13

Variable Speed Hand Wheel

7

Guide Post Lock Knob

14

Lower Wheel

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Low/High Range Shift Lever –

Located on right side of machine base. Pull toward the front of the machine to shift into the
low speed range. Push toward the rear of the machine to shift into the high-speed range.
Caution: Do not change the speed range while the machine is running. Adjust only when
the machine is stopped NOTE: If the lever will not mesh the speed range, slightly rotate the
band wheel and the lever will go into gear.

Variable Speed Hand Wheel –

Located below the worktable on right side of machine base. Turn clockwise to increase
speed and counter-clockwise to decrease speed.
Caution: Do not turn handle while machine is stopped. Adjust speed only when machine is
running. RPMs will be displayed on the control panels digital readout.

Upper Guide Post Lock Knob –

Located on right side of upper frame. Turn counter-clockwise to loosen and clockwise to
tighten. Always support the guide post when adjusting this knob to prevent unexpected
dropping of the guide post.

Work Lamp Switch – Turn lamp on and off. Caution must be used as light will be hot.

Blade Shear Lever –

Located on upper left hand side of the column. Lever up position allows insertion of the
blade into the shear. Pull lever downward to cut the blade. (This shear unit must be
mounted during set up)

Grinder Toggle Switch –
Located on the blade welder panel found on columns front. Flip switch up to start grinder;
flip down to stop grinder. This motor has temperature protection which will turn off the
power automatically when the motor is over-hearting. Motor will reset once it cools down.

Weld Button –
Located on the blade welders panel found on the front of the column. Depress and hold to
start welding. Shuts off automatically when weld is done. Release when weld is completed

Anneal Button –

Located on the blade welders panel found on the front of the column. Depress and hold to
anneal blade, release to stop.

Blade Clamp Pressure Knob –

Located on the blade welders panel found on front of the column. Sets pressure for different
width blades.

Blade Clamps –

Located on the blade welder panel found on the front of the column. Down position allows
insertion of the blade into the clamp. Up position locks blade

Blade Tension Hand Wheel –

Located on underside of the upper frame. Turn clockwise to tension the blade;
counter-clockwise to release tension on the blade.

Blade Tracking Hand Wheel –

Located at the upper rear of the saw. Turn clockwise to track the blade toward front of the
blade wheel Turn counter-clockwise to track blade toward rear of the blade wheel. (Do not
let the blade ride up onto the wheel lip)

▲CONTROLS

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Table Tilt Mechanism –

Located under worktable. To tilt table left or right, loosen hex cap screws at the rear of the
mechanism. Always tighten table bolts before operating the saw.

Power indicator Light –

Indicates that power to the control panel is on.

Key Lock Switch–

Turn the key to the 12 o’clock position and remove key to lock out power from the control
panel.

System Fuse Holder –

Holds the fuse that renders the saw inoperable when blown.

Main Motor Start Switch –

Depress to start bandsaw.

Main Motor Stop Switch –

Depress to stop bandsaw.

Emergency Stop Switch –

Press to stop the machine. Turn knob 90° to reset.

OPERATIONS

BLADE INSTALLATION

1. Install the blade as illustrated through the guides and onto the upper and lower wheels.

Replace any guarding that was removed after blade is installed.

2. Adjust blade tension per the tension scale by turning the blade tension adjustment hand

wheel. The scale is visible from the rear side.

3. Jog the machine to see if the blade tracks properly, adjust blade tracking by turning the

tracking adjuster when it is necessary. (See blade tracking section on next page for
further details)

Proper tensioning Improper tensioning

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BLADE TRACKING

Blade tracking may be required from time to time depending on the blade size and tension.
Disconnect the machine from the power source and open both blade wheel doors. Shift the
high-low gearbox lever into the neutral position. Turn the upper blade wheel by hand while
observing blade position on the upper blade wheel to determine if adjustment is necessary:

a. Turn blade tracking knob clockwise to track

blade toward front of blade wheel.

b. Turn counter-clockwise to track blade toward

rear of blade wheel. Blade should be tracked
as close of the center of the top blade wheel
as possible. Do not allow blade to run on the
wheel lip.

▲Note: Upper and lower blade guides should be
moved away and left loose from the blade while
tracking adjustments are being made.

GUIDE POST ADJUSTING

1. Loosen the guide post locking knob. Always

support the guide post when loosening the
guide post to prevent it from unexpectedly
falling. (Figure A next page)

2. The height of the upper guide post setting is in

relationship to the height of the material. The
height between the material and the blade
guide end is suggested to be about 1/4”. (See
figure B illustration on next page)

3. Lock the guide post tightly.

▲ WARNING

All adjustment or repairs to the machine must

be done with the power off and the machine

disconnected from the power source. Failure to

comply may result in serious injury!