Harbor Freight Tools 32208, 32206 User Manual

WOOD BANDSAW

14” W/DUST COLLECTOR

Models 32206/32208

OPERATING INFORMATION

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Net Weight Speeds Motor Electrical Requirements Cutting Capacity Blade Thickness Ranges Table Dimensions Table Adjustments Dust Collector Accessory

160 Lbs. 3000 RPM (Model 32206) / 600, 1140, 1670, 2670 RPM (Model 32208) Motor: 1 HP / Single Phase 110V / 9 Amps 6” 1/8” to 3/4” Approx. 14” x 14”

Tilts 45 Dust Chute Attachment Only (Dust Bag Not Provided)

to Right / 150 to Left

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagrams. K eep your in voice with this manual. Write the in voice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY. Cluttered, damp or wet work areas invite injuries.

2. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FRO M WORK AREA. Do not allow children to handle this product.

3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use, tools and equipment should be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and equipment and keep out of reach of children.

4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this product.

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5. USE EYE, HEARING, AND BREATHING PROTECTION. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses, ANSI approved hearing protection, and ANSI approved dust mask or respirator when using this product. ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses, hearing protection, and dust masks and respirators are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

6. DRESS SAFELY. Non-skid footwear or safety shoes should be used when working with this product. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can become caught in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering to prevent long hair from becoming caught in moving parts. If wearing a long-sleeve shirt, roll sleeves up above elbows.

7. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS MUST FOLLOW OSHA REQUIREMENTS.

8. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times to prevent tripping, falling, back injury, etcetera.

9. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense. Do not use this product when you are tired or distracted from the job at hand.

10. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before using this product, carefully check that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for damaged parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of this product. Replace or repair damaged or wo rn parts immediately.

11. REPLACEMENT PA RTS AND ACCESSORIES. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Only use accessories intended for use with this product. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

12. MAINT AIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE. Keep this tool clean and dry, and keep saw blades clean and sharp for better and safer performance.

13. MAINTENANCE: For your safety, ser vice and maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified technician.

14. USE THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR THE RIGHT JOB. There are certain applications for which this product was designed. Do not use small equipment, tools or attach-

ments to do the work of larger industrial equipment, tools or attachments. Do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.

SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. GROUND THIS PRODUCT . The electrical power cord for this product is equipped with a grounded 3-prong plug. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use adapter plugs with this product. When in use, make sure this product is always plugged into a grounded 3-hole electrical receptacle with an appropriate breaker switch inline.

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2. MAKE SURE THE POWER SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION BEFORE

PLUGGING IN THE POWER CORD.

3. DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER CORD. Do not use the cord to pull the 3-prong plug from a power outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving par ts. Replace damaged cord immediately. Route the power cord safely. Protect it from being damaged by other equipment in the shop. Do not route the cord where it can be walked on or tripped over.

4. IF YOU USE AN EXTENSION CORD, MAKE SURE TO USE ONLY UL AP-

PROVED CORDS HAVING THE CORRECT GAUGE AND LENGTH. (SEE FIGURE A.)

FIGURE A

5. MAINTAIN A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT. Do not use this product in or near damp or wet areas. Do not expose this product to rain. Keep work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding work space. Use this product in a well ventilated area. Do not operate this product in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. To avoid accidental electric shock, do not let your body come in contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.

6. DO NOT FORCE THE EQUIPMENT. This Bandsaw will do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed.

7. KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER.

8. REMOVE ALL ADJUSTING WRENCHES FROM THE BANDSAW BEFORE

TURNING IT ON.

9. MAKE SURE THA T WHEN INSTALLING THE SAW BLADE THE SAW TEETH POINT DOWNWARD AND TOWARD THE TABLE (36) OF THE BANDSAW.

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10. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning the START switch on.

11. DO NOT USE THIS TOOL FOR CUTTING METALS OR BRITTLE MATERIALS. Do not cut dangerous materials, such as asbestos which can cause harmful dust or vapors.

12. CAUTION: Some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting these materials extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.

13. BEFORE USING THE BANDSAW, MAKE SURE THE SAW BLADE IS PROPERLY MOUNTED. Make sure the saw blade is balanced, its tension and tracking are properly adjusted, its teeth point downward, and it is not bent or cracked.

14. ALLOW THE SAW BLADE TO SPIN UP TO FULL SPEED BEFORE FEEDING WOOD INTO IT. When turning it off, allow the saw blade to spin down and stop on its own. Do not press against the saw blade to stop it.

15. DO NOT FORCE THE MATERIAL INTO THE SAW BLADE WHEN CUTTING. Apply moderate pressure, allowing the saw blade to cut without being forced.

16. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MATERIAL STUCK IN THE MOVING

PARTS OF THE BANDSAW WHILE THE SAW IS PLUGGED IN AND RUNNING.

17. THE SAW BLADE WILL BECOME HOT WHILE CUTTING. Allow the saw blade to completely cool before touching.

18. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE CLAMPS OR OTHER SAFE, PRACTICAL WAYS TO HOLD AND SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE. Do not attempt to saw material that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.

19. ADJUST THE BLADE GUIDE (29) about 1/8” (3.2mm) above the material being cut.

20. TURN OFF THE BANDSAW IF THE MATERIAL IS TO BE BACKED OUT OF AN

UNCOMPLETED CUT .

21. MAKE “RELIEF” CUTS BEFORE CUTTING LONG CURVES.

22. ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM BLADE.

23. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BANDSAW FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICES OR MAINTENANCE such as leaving the work area, moving the tool from one location to another, changing the saw blade, cleaning sawdust from the unit, etcetera.

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UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure all parts shown on the Parts List (pages 20, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26) are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this man ual as soon as possible.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed belo w , refer to pages 20, through 28 of this manual.

To Assemble The Stand:

1. NOTE: During the following 7 steps,

ger tighten

all Bolts and Nuts.

loosely fin-

2. Set the Front and Back Stands (2A, 3A) upright with the two square holes nearest the edge at the top. Attach the Face Plate (1A) over the top of the Front and Bac k Stands (2A, 3A), using the Carriage Bolts, W ashers, and Nuts (I). (See Fig-

ure B and Hardware Diagram.)

3. Attach the two Support Plates (7A) inside each side of the Front and Back Stands (2A, 3A), using the Carriage Bolts, Washers, and Nuts (I).

(See Figure C and Hardware Diagram.)

4. Attach the Motor Plate Bracket (9A) to the front

FIGURE B

of the Face Plate (1A) with the raised section of it towards the middle, using the Carriage Bolts, Washers, and Nuts (I). (Note the location of the Switch Cover (13A) in relation to the mounting position.)

(See Figure D and Hardware Diagram.)

5. Attach the Stiffening Plate (8A) to the underside and toward the rear of the Face Plate (1A), using the Carriage Bolts, Washers, and Nuts (I). (See Figure D, Assembl y Dia-

gram A, and Hardware Diagram.)

FIGURE C

FIGURE D

View from

Underneath

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6 . Attach one end of the Motor Plate (10A)

to the Motor Plate Bracket (9A), using the Hex Bolts, Washers, Spring Washers, and Nuts (I). (See Figure E and Hard-

ware Diagram.)

7. Attach the other end of the Motor Plate (10A) to the rear Support Plate (7A), using the Hex Bolts, Washers, Spring Washers, and Nuts (I). (See Figure E

and Hardware Diagram.)

View from

Underneath

NOTE: Check to make sure the Stand is setting square on the floor. Then,

wrench tighten

all Bolts and Nuts se-

curely.

9 . Insert two Lock Pieces (4A) into the two

holes located on the underneath of each end of the Front Stand (2A). Inser t the remaining two Lock Pieces (4A) into the two holes located on the underneath of each end of the Back Stand (3A).

(See Figure F and Hardware Diagram.)

10. Attach the four Stand Assemblies (II) to the four Lock Pieces (4A). (See Figure

F and Hardware Diagram.)

Side View

(Motor

already

mounted)

FIGURE E

FIGURE F

To Assemble The Motor Onto The Stand:

1. Note: F or both the Model 32208 Band Saw and the Model 32206 Band Saw , make sure to attach the Motor Pulley (3D , Model 32208 - part #1C, Model 32206 onto the Shaft of the Motor (11A) before proceeding with the following instructions. Also, for the Model 32208 Band Saw, make sure to attach the Motor Pulley (3D) with its largest diameter closest to the Motor. (See Figure E)

2. Attach the Motor (11A) to the Motor Plate (10A), using the four Hex Bolts, Washers, Spring W ashers, and Nuts (IV). Note: During this step loosely finger tighten the Bolts and Nuts. (See Figures G and H on page

8, and the Hardware Diagram on page

27.)

Note: Attach both 8A and 9A underneath the

Face Plate (#1A) - see Assembly Diagram A on page 20 for clearer view.

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FIGURE H (REAR VIEW)

To Assemble The Bandsaw Body To The Stand:

1. With additional help, set the Bandsaw Body on the Stand. Make sure the Table (36B) faces to the

2. Align the four mounting holes on the Base (2B) of the Bandsaw Body with the holes located on the Face Plate (1A) of the Stand.

3. Attach the Bandsaw Body securely to the Stand, using the four Hex Bolts, Washers , Spring W ashers, and Nuts (III). (See Figures I, J , and Hard ware

Diagram.)

front

of the Stand.

FIGURE J

FIGURE I

REAR VIEW

To Mount The V-Belt Onto The Belt Pulle y And Motor Pulley - Model 32206/ Single Speed:

1. Open the Side Panel Door (38A). (See Figure K.)

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2. Place the V-Belt (2C) onto the Belt Pulley (23B) and also onto the Motor Pulley (1C). NOTE: During this step , y ou may need to push the Motor (11A) upward along the groov es in the Motor Plate (10A) in order to mount the V-Belt onto the Motor Pulley. (See Figures G and H.)

3. To adjust the V -Belt (2C) to its proper tension, pull down on the Motor (11A). While pulling down on the Motor, push in on the V-Belt with your finger until the V -Belt can only be pushed in about 1/2”. While holding the Motor in place, wrench tighten the Motor (11A) to the Motor Plate (10A) with the four Hex Bolts, Washers, Spring Washers, and Nuts ( IV). (See Figures G and H.)

4. NOTE: For additional technical information, see Figure M.

5. While the Side Panel Door (38A) is still open, attach the Knob (VI) to the Door . Then, close the Side Panel Door securely. (See Figure K and Hard ware Dia-

gram.)

FIGURE K

To Mount The V-Belt Onto The Belt Pulley And Motor Pulley - Model 32208/ Four Speed:

1. Open the Side Panel Door (38A).

(See Figure K.)

3. Place the V-Belt (5D) onto the Belt Pulley

4. Place the other V-Belt (4D) onto the Middle

5. To adjust the V -Belt (4D) to its proper tension, pull down on the Motor (11A). While

NOTE: This par ticular model Bandsaw features four different RPM speeds from which to choose. In order to mount the two V-Belts onto the correct pulleys to achieve the desired RPM see Figure M.

(23B) and also onto the Middle Pulley (1D). (See Figure L.)

Pulley (1D) and also onto the Motor Pulley (3D). to push the Motor (11A) upward along the grooves in the Motor Plate (10A) in order to mount the V-Belt onto the Motor Pulley. (See Figures G and H.)

pulling down on the Motor, push in on the V-Belt with your finger until the V -Belt can only be pushed in about 1/2”. While holding the Motor in place, wrench tighten the Motor (11A) to the Motor Plate (10A) with the four Hex Bolts, Washers, Spring Washers, and Nuts ( IV). (See Figures G and H.)

NOTE: During this step, you may need

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