Harbor Freight Tools 93762 User Manual

HORIZONTAL/VERTICAL

METAL CUTTING BANDSAW

Model 93762

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS

AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Item Desc ription

Electrical Requirements 120V / 60 Hz / 1 HP Motor / 1700 RPM (No Load)

Cutting Capacity 4-1/2” Round Stock / 4” x 6” Rectangular Stock Variable Speed Capacity 80 FPM / 120 FPM / 200 FPM Throat Depth 4-1/2” Angle Cutting Capacity 0° ~ 55° (Left) Miter Plate on Horizontal Cutting Bed Blade Specifications 64” Long x 15/32” W x 0.025” Thick / 0.045” Kerf / 14 Teeth Per Inch Horizontal Bed Dimensions 11-1/2” L x 7-1/2” W x 23-1/2” Height from Floor Vertical Bed Dimensions 9-5/8” L x 9-1/2” W x 33-1/2” Height from Floor V-Belt Type 0-506 Net Weight 132 Pounds

Power Cord: 82” Long, 18 AWG x 3C Power Cord Plug: 3-Prong, Grounded Power Switch: 2-Position Rocker w/Pull Out Safety Key

SAVE THIS MANUAL

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

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas

invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

4. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or

break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.

5. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is

wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation

grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

6. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

eliminates the need for the three wire

7. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

8. Do not abuse the Power Cord. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools

or pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Damaged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.

9. When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and

reduce the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operat-

ing power tools may result in serious personal injury.

11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

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12. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the Power Switch, or plugging in power tools with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.

13. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

15. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

TOOL USE AND CARE

16. Use clamps (not included) or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your

body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

17. Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

18. Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.

19. Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

20. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

21. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired.

22. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and

any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly main-

tained tools.

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23. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.

SERVICE

24. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

25. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow

instructions in the manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions

may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

“Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning”

section of this

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Bandsaw. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

2. Always wear safety impact eye goggles when using the Bandsaw.

Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury. Safety impact eye goggles are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

3. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use a power tool in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.

4. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning on the Bandsaw.

5. Do not force the Bandsaw. This tool will do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed. Do not force the Saw Blade into the workpiece being cut.

6. WARNING! Keep hands and fingers away from cutting area and Saw Blade.

7. Never leave the Bandsaw unattended when it is plugged into an electrical outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.

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8. Make sure the Bandsaw is located on a flat, level, sturdy surface capable of supporting the weight of the Saw and workpieces. Always “chock” the Wheels to prevent the Bandsaw from accidentally moving.

9. Make sure the Table of the Bandsaw and surrounding area are clear with

the exception of the workpiece to be cut.

10. Before using the Bandsaw, check to make sure the Saw Blade is properly mounted and is not cracked or bent.

11. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.

12. Never stand on the Bandsaw. Serious injury could result if the Bandsaw is tipped or if the rotating Saw Blade is accidently contacted.

13. Never attempt to cut more than one workpiece at a time.

14. Never attempt to cut freehand. Make sure the workpiece to be cut is pressed firmly against the Table and/or secured in the Vise.

15. When cutting a large workpiece, make sure its entire length is properly supported. If necessary, use a roller stand (not included).

16. Do not lean on the Bandsaw when the tool is in its upright position.

17. When moving the Bandsaw, always have its Head lowered to its horizontal

position and the Locking Pin (115) inserted in the Pivot (120).

18. Allow the Saw Blade to rotate to full speed before feeding a workpiece into the Blade. When turning off the Bandsaw, allow the Saw Blade to spin down and

stop on its own. Do not press against the Saw Blade to stop it.

19. To avoid accidental injury, always wear heavy duty work gloves when

changing the Saw Blade.

20. The Saw Blade will become hot while cutting. Allow the Saw Blade to completely cool before handling.

21. Do not force the workpiece into the Saw Blade when cutting. Apply moderate pressure, allowing the Saw Blade to cut without being forced.

22. Turn off the Bandsaw and allow the Saw Blade to completely stop if the Saw

Blade is to be backed out of an uncompleted cut.

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23. Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Bandsaw

while it is plugged in and running.

24. Make sure the workpiece to be cut off has sufficient room to move sideways. Failure to do so may result in off-cut binding against the Saw Blade.

25. Always unplug the Bandsaw from its electrical outlet before performing any

inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.

26. Keep this product and all other tools and equipment away from children and animals. Do not allow spectators in the work area.

27. Keep all safety guards in place and in proper working order.

28. This Bandsaw is designed for indoor use only.

29. CAUTION: If the teeth of the Saw Blade are so far apart that they straddle

the workpiece, severe damage to the workpiece and/or Saw Blade will result. See page 27.

30. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,

et seq.

)

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WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before

using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

WARNING! The warnings and cautions discussed in this manual cannot

cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING

WARNING!

Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric

shock. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the

outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with

the tool. Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper

outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS

1. Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock. (See Figure A.)

2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live” terminal. (See Figure A.)

3. Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustration. (See Figure A.)

THIS PRODUCT

USES A

3-PRONG PLUG

120 VOLT,

GROUNDED,

ELECTRICAL OUTLET

FIGURE A

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DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS

4. Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.)

5. Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following illustration. (See Figure B.)

THIS PRODUCT

DOES NOT

USE A

2-PRONG PLUG

120 VOLT, GROUNDED,

ELECTRICAL OUTLETS

FIGURE B

EXTENSION CORDS

2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge

3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord.

4. When using more than one extension cord to make up the total length, make

5. If you are using one extension cord for more than one tool, add the nameplate

Grounded

can use either a two or three wire extension cord.

extension cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage.

(See Figures C and D,

For example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16 gauge cord.

(See Figures C and D,

sure each cord contains at least the minimum wire size required.

(See Figures C and D,

amperes and use the sum to determine the required minimum cord size.

(See Figures C and D,

tools require a three wire extension cord.

next page.)

Double Insulated

tools

6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.

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7. Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified electrician before using it.

8. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS*

(120 VOLT)

FIGURE C

* Based on limiting the line voltage drop

to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes.

SYMBOLOGY

FIGURE D

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