Dake Zip 28 User Manual

ZIP CUT 28 MITER BANDSAW

Bandsaw Operations Manual

DAKE
724 Robbins Rd
Grand Haven MI. 49417

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
www.dakecorp.com

Section Page

1. Machine placement / set up / installation: 3

1.1 Base set up 3

1.2 Saw Assembly 3

1.3 Anchoring base 3

1.4 Installing saw to base 4

1.5 Power connections 4

1.6 Accessory installation 4,5

2. Component features, functions and adjustments 5,6,7

3. Safety: 7

4. Machine operation: 8

4.1 Set up 8

4.2 Operation 8

5. Changing the blade: 8,9,10

6. Guide and preset calibrations: 9,10

7. Maintenance and routine adjustments 11

7.1 Maintenance Daily 11

7.2 Weekly Maintenance 11

7.3 Monthly Maintenance 11

7.4 Routine Adjustments: 11

8. Blades: 12

8.1 Simplified selection chart 12

8.2 Blade Break In 12

9. Specifications: 14

10. Drawings: Electrical / Exploded Views / Part Numbers 15-18

11. Trouble Shooting: 19-22

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MACHINE MODEL

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

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MACHINE SET UP / INSTALLATION

1. Machine assembly / set up installation:

1.1 Saw base / pedestal:

1. Remove preassembled base from shipping container. Check for loose parts and
discard container.

1.2 Saw assembly:

1. Carefully remove the saw from the shipping container. Take care not to damage any

components, check for any loosen items. Discard container.

1. Machine Placement:

1.3 Anchoring the machine:

NOTE: Machine must be located away from, congested areas, traffic areas, close
proximity to where others will be working!

Bandsaw should always be positioned so operator can be accessible to all sides and
that there are no trip hazards or liquids present. Keep sides of saw area clear so there is
enough room to feed material into the saw. Keep the back of the saw 32” away from
walls.

Saw must be anchored on a level hard surface! Machine must be removed from the
pallet. Anchoring of the machine must be done to prevent movement of the unit during
operation. The base is supplied with two mounting holes one on the front and one on the
rear of the saw. (Figure 1) Anchoring must be done in a suitable fashion.

Figure 1 figure 2

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1. Installing machine to base:

1.4 Carefully strap the saw as shown in drawing figure 3. Lift the saw and set carefully onto the
base that is anchored to the floor. With straps still on the saw remove the front blue access panel.
(Figure 4) With the panel removed and using the 4 supplied bolts, bolt the machine onto the base and
tighten bolts securely.
Replace the access panel.

Figure 3 figure 4

1. Power connections:

NOTE: before connecting power make sure main power is OFF and make sure there are no
damaged parts on the machine, and that all components move freely and are not rubbing,
binding etc.!

1.5 Connection of power to this machine must be done by a qualified electrician. Machine
is supplied with a power cord that can have a plug (20 amp) installed or can be hardwired into a
suitable power source. Minimum 20 amp service is recommended for this machine.

1. Accessory installation:

1.6 Installation of the drip tray, roller support and stock stop can be done at this time.

1. The drip tray is mounted to the left rear of the saw to prevent coolant from dripping onto the
floor while cutting miters. On the back left hand side of the saw (Approx. by the red X see figure

5) is a bolt, remove this bolt. Fit the tray with the folded lip over the saw edge and align the hole
in the lip of the tray with the bolt hole. Install bolt and snug up.

2. Roller assembly is mounted just in front of the drip tray on the
Left hand side of the machine. This roller is bolted to the machine using
The bolts and washers supplied and that are screwed in the saw at the
Mounting point. Remove the bolts and install the roller only figure
tightening the bolts. Using a straight piece of material clamped in the
Vise flat on the table, adjust the roller up to this material and tighten
Bolts. (See figure 6) Check the
Level of the roller both rear and
Front. Both must be at the same
Height.
Figure 5

Figure 6

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3. Stock stop installation can be done at any time. This is used to deadhead your material against

for cutting repeat lengths. This can be removed if not being used. The stock stop screws into the
vise base on the right hand side of the vise. (Figure 7) The stop is measured using a tape or
template from the blade to the face of the stock stop. It is adjusted by loosening the pinch bolts
on the stop block.

Figure 7

4. Add coolant. Mix the coolant as outlined in the instructions furnished with the coolant

concentrate. Usually mixed 10:1. Use only a high quality water soluble coolant. NOTE: Do not
use cutting oils!
Premix the coolant and pour small amounts directly into the blue filter screen on the back of the
saw. (Approx. 3 gallons) Do not over fill because on the right rear side there is a weep hole that
excess coolant will flow out of onto the floor. Slowly add coolant and check in the weep hole
using a small wire or pencil and stop filling when you are about ¼” from the weep hole. (Figure 8)

Figure 8

2. Component features, functions and adjustments:

A. Electrical Box. Off with lock out / on @ 214 fpm.
NOTE: With switch on the motor does not run!

B. Trigger Switch. Dead man style safety switch.
Trigger is pulled to make motor run.
(Both blade and coolant motors)

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C. Blade tensioning handle. Mechanical
Blade tensioning handle is turned clockwise
To tighten blade; Handle will hit preset bolt
At the proper tension for the blade size.
NOTE: If different size blade is used, length or
Thickness this bolt will need to be re-calibrated
Using a blade pressure gauge to achieve proper
Preset tension.

D. Quick Release Vise. Using the handle wheel
Adjustment of the material can be made by
Opening or closing the vise up to the material.
Once the vise jaws come with-in a 1/16 – 1/8”
Of the material the quick release cam handle
Can be used to open or close the vise to the
Material for fast action.

E. Head Lock Lever. The head lock lever
When released allows the rotation of the
Cutting head up to 60° for mitering. Move
The lever to the left to unlock the head and
Right to lock it at any angle. For angle set
Up align arrow to the angle required on
The scale at the bottom of the rotation
Point of the vise. There is preset
Adjustable stops at 90° (0°) and 60°
These can be calibrated by turning the
Stop bolts in or out to get correct angle.

F. Coolant Flow Control. This valve is located on the
Bandsaw cutting head on the top of the casting
Towards the rear of the saw head. This valve controls
The amount of coolant distributed during cutting.
When adjusting be sure coolant flow is sufficient to
Both guides.

G. Interlock. This interlock is mounted on the rear of
The cutting head and will disable the saw when the
Blade cover is open. This prevent accidental starting
Or running of the machine during blade changes.

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H. Guide Arms. The guide arms are horizontally
Opposed for great rigidity. The outward arm is
Adjustable in and out allowing for close proximity
To the material when cutting different diameters.
By loosen the locking bolt knob the guide will
Slide in and out for the different size materials being
Cut. You always want the guides as close to the
Material as possible. NOTE: When moving this
Arm make sure the arm rail is seated into the way
Fully before tightening locking knob.

I. Throat Filler Plate. This filler plate is bolted to the
V groove in the vise. This filler plate takes up
Room in the V when straight cutting, allowing for
Cutting shorter lengths without the part falling
Under the blades path, and giving a larger support
Area. When miter cutting this filler plate can be
Unbolted and removed to allow cutting of miters
Without damaging the plate.

3. Safety:

NOTE: Do not operate this machine until all adjustments have been made and you have
read the safety instructions!

1. Wear approved safety glasses with side shields..

2. Wear non-slip foot ware. Do not over reach! Keep a safe footing.

3. Wear a dust mask if material being cut is dusty or lets off particles such as fiberglass.

4. Wear hearing protection.

5. Keep guards in place and in good condition. Lock machine out if guards or components are
broken or missing. Replace any worn or broken parts without delay.

6. Make sure the incoming power supply is up to codes and kept in good condition.

7. Always wait until blade has stopped completely before opening covers / doors, reaching into
point of operation or making adjustments.

8. Use good quality blades of the correct tooth configuration for the material being cut and of
the right size. Change blades when needed. If the blades are worn, burnt, cracked, and
missing teeth they must be changed. Dispose of discarded blades properly.

9. Handle blades with care! They can cut, even through gloves.

10. Keep hands away from the blade and parts of material being cut? The parts may be hot and
can burn you.

11. Keep all work clean. Monitor coolant regularly and replenish or change as necessary.

12. Keep area of machine well lit.

13. Keep all visitors and children a safe distance from machine.

14. Anchor the machine to a solid level floor.

15. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, neck ties, rings, loose long hair, and gloves.

16. Do not force the work. Too much pressure or hard jabs can cause injury, ruin the blade,
create excessive heat.

17. Do not operate the machine if under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medications.

18. Do not use machine for purposes that it was not intended for. Do not force the material.

19. Do not leave the machine running unattended. Always turn off machine and wait for it to
stop before walking away.

NOTE: Turn off power and lock out when ever changing or installing the blade
Always use high quality blades of the correct size!

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