Diamond Power Products DL 5000 User Manual

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DL5000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DL 5000

DIAMOND LASER BAND SAW

OPERATIONS MANUAL

DL5000 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Before Y ou Begin

Read and follow all instructions carefully.

• After unpacking all components, assemble band saw on a firm level surface to prevent saw from tilting
and rocking.

• Be sure the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the band saw.

• Always disconnect band saw from electrical outlet before setting up or servicing.

• Wear proper apparel. Never wear loose fitting clothes, neckties, jewelry and gloves that may get caught in
moving parts.

• Remove all wrenches before using band saw. Leaving wrenches attached while operating this tool may
result in damage to the machine and/or operator.

• Always wear safety goggles. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses; they are not
safety glasses.

• Never turn on band saw while glass or working materials are touching the blade.

• Always hold material being cut firmly on cutting table.

• Feed materials at a slow easy pace into the blade. A void sudden twisting of the blade, which may cause
kinking or breaking.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Never leave saw running unattended. Turn power OFF when not in use.

• Do not operate while under the influence of medication or alcohol.

• T o ensure top performance keep band saw properly maintained.

Contents

Y our Diamond Laser 5000™ has been shipped partially
assembled. Carefully remove saw and parts from the packaging.

1-Band Saw Body
2-Cutting T able
3-Recirculating Water Pump and Valve
4-Detachable Water Reservoir
5-Straight Edge/Angle Cutting Guide
6-Adjusting Wrenches

Assembly Instructions

A. Table Installation

1) Remove table mounting set screws and washers from

the table mounting block directly behind the blade (Fig.1).
Loosen and remove the table alignment screw and wingnut located on the
front of the cutting table blade slot (Fig.2).

2) While holding the table with the slot opening directly behind the blade,

carefully slide the diamond blade through the slot.

3) Secure cutting table to the mounting block with the table mounting set

screws. Return alignment screw to the front of the cutting table
and tighten in place with the wingnut positioned under table.

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Fig.1

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B. Blade Installation

Blade comes preinstalled; however should it become loose in
shipment or need to be replaced, follow these instructions.

1) Turn power OFF and unplug from electrical outlet. Open the band
saw cover by loosening the knobs on the front of the saw and
removing front panel.

2) Remove table alignment screw and wing nut.

3) Loosen blade tensioning knob, located at the top of the band
saw (Fig.3) until blade has give.

4) Pull downward on the upper blade wheel (Fig.4) and remove worn
blade. Install the new blade by centering it on the lower blade wheel
(Fig.5), then on the center wheel and finally on the upper wheel.

5) Ensure blade is centered and fits between the blade guides
located on the upper guide block and the lower block under the table.
(refer to section D - Band Saw Use and Maintenance: Blade
Guide Adjustment).

6) Tighten blade by turning blade tensioning knob clockwise (Fig.3)
(refer to section C - Band Saw Use and Maintenance: Blade
Tensioning).

7) If necessary , adjust table position to recenter blade in the
table opening.

WARNING: If the diamond blade is too loose, it can slip from the
wheels. If stretched too tight, it could break.

Fig.2

Table Alignment Screw

Fig.3

Fig.4

C. Water Systems

1) Place the water reservoir on a solid level work surface. Place
reservoir underneath the lip located on the right side of the saw
base (Fig.6).

2) Insert brass pump valve into the top of the recirculating water
pump. Place pump in the water reservoir (Fig.7).

3) Plug pump’s electrical connector into the outlet on the rear of the
saw (Fig.8).

5) Fill the reservoir with 2” of water before use
(Approximately 3 quarts).

6) To test pump, the saw must be turned ON. Be sure the blade has
been properly installed and there are no obstructions to interfere with
its operation and blade movement. DO NOT attempt to touch the
blade or blade wheels while the machine is turned ON.

7) T est pump and water flow by turning machine ON. The blade
should not be moving; be sure reostat is turned to “0”. Watch for
bubbles in the hose. Water should begin to flow freely from the water
nozzle mounted on the upper blade guide block assembly . To insure
water flow is directed at the front edge of the blade just below the
guide assembly , adjust position of water nozzle by loosening the set
screw (Fig.9).

8) If large pockets of air appear in the hose line, this may stop the
flow of water to the blade. If this occurs, prime the pump by tipping it
on its side and allow the intake to draw in air through the line. Then
return the intake grill into the water and watch for the water to fill the
line. Small air bubbles may persist in the line but these will not
interfere with sufficient flow to the blade.

WARNING: Never operate saw if there is insufficient water at the
point of cutting, as this will cause damage to the blade.

Fig.5

Fig.6

Fig.7

Fig.8