Hitachi CB 13F User Manual

Model

CB 13F

Band Saw

INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Improper and unsafe use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily injury!
This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read and understand
this manual before operating the power tool. Please keep this manual available for others before
they use the power tool.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION Page

Products Specifications .......................................................... 3

Safety ...................................................................................... 4

Accessories and Attachments ............................................... 7

Carton Contents ..................................................................... 7

Know Your Band Saw ............................................................ 9

Glossary of Terms ................................................................. 10

SECTION Page

Assembly and Adjustments ................................................. 11

Operation ............................................................................... 17

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

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................... 21

Parts List ................................................................................ 23

HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS

Service under this warranty is available from Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. at :

IN THE U.S.A. IN CANADA

3950 Steve Reynolds Blvd.

9409 Owensmouth Ave.

OR CALL: [phone] for a service center nearest you. OR CALL: [phone] for a service center nearest you.

Norcross, GA 30093

Chatsworth, CA 91311

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6395 Kestrel Road

2

Mississauga, ON L5T 1Z5

WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities contains 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, cement and 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 dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MOTOR

Power source........................ 120 V, AC, 60 HZ, 7AMPS.

Speeds Low .......................... 1410 F.P.M

(Feet per minute)

High ......................... 2600 F.P.M

Horsepower .......................... 1HP(Max. Developed)

DRIVE BELT A 26
Cutting Capacity

Throat.................................... 12”

Height.................................... 5”

Blade

Width..................................... 1/8”, 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”

Length ................................... 80”

Table

Size ........................................ 13” x 13”

Tilt.......................................... 0° Left –– 45° Right

DUST COLLECTION....................... Yes

NET WEIGHT.................................. 145.5 LB (66.0Kg.)

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the
tool, use proper circuit protection.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools.
Your Band Saw is wired at the factory for 120V operation.
Connect to a 120V, 15 AMP branch circuit and use a 15
Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. To avoid shock or
fire, replace power cord immediately if it is worn, cut or
damaged in any way.

WARNING

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SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING THE BAND SAW

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert
and knowing how to use this Band Saw.

WARNING

To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not
plug the Band Saw in until you have read and understood
the following:

1. READ and become familiar with the entire Operator’s
Manual. LEARN the tool’s application, limitations and
possible hazards.

2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.

Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning ON.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.

5. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.

Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or
expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a
safe distance from work area.

7. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.

8. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.

9. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

10. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will result in a drop in line voltage
and in loss of power that will cause the tool to
overheat. The table on page 7 shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

11. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that
may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.

12. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Any Band Saw
can throw foreign objects into the eyes that could
cause permanent eye damage. ALWAYS wear Safety
Goggles (not glasses) that comply with ANSI Safety
standard Z87.1 Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact–resistance lenses. They ARE NOT safety
glasses. Safety Goggles are available at HITACHI.
NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with
ANSI Z87.1 could cause serious injury.

13. WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK. Sawing
operation produces dust.

14. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and it
frees both hands to operate tool.

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when
changing accessories such as blades, bits, cutters, and
the like.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.

Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in.

17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the
Operator’s Manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause serious
injury.

18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur
if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
unintentionally contacted.

19. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function – check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced.

20. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.

TURN POWER “OFF”. Don’t leave tool until it comes

to a complete stop.

21. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.

22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

23. DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases.

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24. DO NOT OPERATE the tool if you are under the
influence of any drugs, alcohol or medication that
could affect your ability to use the tool properly.

14. CUT only one work-piece at a time. Make sure the
table is clear of everything except the work-piece and
its guides before you turn the saw on.

25. ALWAYS operate the band saw in a well-ventilated
area and provide for proper dust removal. Use dust
collection systems whenever possible. Dust generated
from certain materials can be hazardous to your
health.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
BAND SAWS

1. TO AVOID INJURY from unexpected movement, make
sure the saw is on a firm, level surface, properly
secured to prevent rocking. Make sure there is
adequate space for operating. Bolt the saw to a
support surface to prevent slipping, walking, or sliding
during operation.

2. TURN the saw OFF and unplug the saw before moving
it.

3. USE THE CORRECT size and style of blade.

4. USE blades rated at 2700 FPM or greater.

5. MAKE SURE the blade teeth point down and towards
the table.

6. BLADE GUIDES, SUPPORT BEARINGS, AND BLADE
TENSION must be properly adjusted to avoid
accidental blade contact and to minimize blade
breakage. To maximize blade support, always adjust
the upper blade guide and blade guard so that it is 1/8
inch above the work-piece.

7. TABLE LOCK HANDLE should be tight.

8. USE EXTRA CAUTION with large, very small or
awkward work-pieces.

9. USE EXTRA SUPPORTS to prevent work-pieces from
sliding off the table top. Never use another person to
support the work-piece.

10. WORK-PIECES must be secured so they don’t twist,
rock, or slip while being cut.

11. PLAN intricate and small work carefully to avoid
pinching the blade. Avoid awkward operation and
hand positions to prevent accidental contact with the
blade.

12. SMALL PIECES should be secured with jigs or fixtures.
Do not hand hold pieces that are so small your fingers
are under the blade guard.

15. ALWAYS WATCH the saw run before each use. If
there is excessive vibration or unusual noise, stop
immediately. Turn the saw OFF. Unplug it
immediately. Do not start the saw again until the
problem has been located and corrected.

16. TO FREE any jammed material, turn the switch OFF.
Remove the switch key and unplug the saw. Wait for
all moving parts to stop before removing jammed
material.

17. DON’T LEAVE the work area until all moving parts are
stopped. To child-proof the workshop, shut OFF the
power to master switches and remove the switch key
from the band saw. Store it in a safe place, away from
children.

WARNING

For your own safety, read the entire instruction manual
before operating the band saw.

1. Wear eye protection.

2. Do not wear gloves, necktie, or loose clothing.

3. Make sure the saw is on a firm level surface and
properly secured.

4. USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

5. Use extra caution with very large, very small, or
awkward work-pieces.

6. Keep hands away from the blade at all times to
prevent accidental injury.

7. Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until the blade
has stopped.

8. Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade
guides and thrust bearings.

9. Adjust upper guide to just clear the work-piece.

10. Hold the work-piece firmly against the table.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS

WARNING

To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the
tool, use proper circuit protection. Use a separate
electrical circuit for your tools. Your saw is wired at the
factory for 120V operation. Connect to a 120V, 15 Amp
circuit and use a 15 Amp time delay fuse or circuit
breaker. To avoid shock or fire, if power cord is worn or
cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

13. SUPPORT round work properly (with a V-block or
clamped to the miter gauge) to prevent it from rolling
and the blade from biting.

WARNING

This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electrical shock.

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IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN,

grou nding pr ovides a path of least r esistance for electric
curr ent and re du ce s the ris k of electric shock. This to ol is
equipped w ith an electric cor d that ha s an equ ipment­grou nding co nductor and a gro unding plug. The plug
M US T be plugged in to a m atching receptac le th at is
properly installed and gr ou nded in accor da nce w ith ALL
loca l co de s and or dina nces.

DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit the
recepta cle, have the proper recepta cle ins talled by a
qualified electricia n.

IMPROPER CONNECTION of the e qu ipment-grounding
conductor can res ult in ris k of ele ctr ic shock. The
conductor with green ins ula tio n (with or without y ello w
stripes) is the equipment-gr ounding conductor. If repa ir or
replacem ent of the electric cor d or plug is neces sary , DO
N OT con nect the equipm ent-g rounding conductor to a live
ter m inal.

CHECK w ith a qu alified electrician o r s erv ice pe rso n if yo u
do n ot com pletely un de rstand the gro unding instr uctions,
or if you are no t sure the tool is properly grounded.

USE ONLY 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the
tool's plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn cord
immediately.

U s e a s epa rate e lectr ical cir cu it fo r y our tools. T his circuit
mus t not be les s tha n # 12 wire an d s ho uld be protected
with a 15 A m p tim e delay fu s e. B efor e connecting the
moto r to th e po w er lin e, make sur e the switch is in the
OFF pos ition and the electric cu rrent is ra ted the s am e as
the c urrent s tam pe d on the m otor na m epla te. R unning at
a low er vo lta ge will d amage the motor.

This to ol is inte nded for us e o n a circuit tha t ha s a
recepta cle like the on e illu stra ted in F igur e A.
shows a 3-prong e lectr ical plug and receptac le th at has a
grou nding co nductor. If a properly gr ounded receptacle is
no t av aila ble, an adapter ( Figu re B) ca n be us ed to
tem por arily con nect this plu g to a 2-contact ungrou nded
recepta cle.
from it that M US T be conne cte d to a per m anent ea rth
grou nd, s uch a s a pr oper ly grou nded receptacle box.
THE T EN PO RA RY A DA PTER S HOU LD B E U S ED ONLY
U N TIL A PR OP ER G ROU NDE D PU TLE T C A N B E
IN S T A LLED B Y A Q UA LIFIED E LE CTR IC IAN. T he Ca nadia n
E lectr ical Code pro hibits the use of ada pte rs .

CAUTION: In all cas es, m ake certain the recepta cle is
properly grounded. If y ou are not s ure, ha ve a qua lified
electrician c he ck the recepta cle.

T he ada pter (Figure B ) has a rigid lug ex tendi ng

WARNING

This to ol is for indoor u s e only. Do not expos e to ra in or
us e in da mp locations.

Fig. A

3-P rong Plug

G rounding Pr on g

Properly G rounded
3-P rong R eceptacle

Fig. B

G rounding Lug

M ake S ur e T his
is Connected to a
K no w n Gr ound

2-P rong
R eceptacle

Ada pter

WARNING

This ban d s aw is for indoor use only . Do no t ex po s e to
ra in or u se in damp locations

GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS

USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. M ake s ure yo ur

ex tens ion cor d is in good condition. W he n using an
ex tens ion cor d, be s ure to us e o ne heav y e no ugh to carry
the c urrent y our pro du ct w ill draw. An un de rsized cord
will caus e a drop in line v oltage, res ulting in loss of power
an d cause ov erhea tin g. The ta ble be lo w s hows the corr ec t
size to us e depending on co rd len gth and na m epla te
am per e rating. If in do ubt, use the next heavi er gauge.
The sm aller the gauge number the heav ier the cord.

Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in g oo d
condition. A lw ays r epla ce a da m aged ex tens ion cor d or
ha ve it re pa ir ed by a qualified per s on before using it.
Protect y our e xtension co rds from sha rp objects,
ex ces sive h ea t an d da mp or wet areas .

MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)

(When using 120 Volt only)

Ampere R ating Tota l length in feet

N ot

M ore T han M ore T han 25' 50' 100' 150'

0 6 18 16 16 14

6 10 18161412
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12

N ot Applicable

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ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

WARNING

To avoid injury:

䢇 Use only accessories recommended for this band saw.
䢇 Follow instructions that accompany accessories. Use

of improper accessories may cause hazards.

CARTON CONTENTS

䢇 Use only accessories designed for this band saw to

avoid injury from thrown broken parts or workpieces.

䢇 Do not use any accessory unless you have completely

read the instruction or operator’s manual for that
accessory.

ITEM

Blade width: 1/8”,1/4”,3/8”,1/2”
Blade length: 80”

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

Carefully unpack the band saw and all its parts, and
compare against the illustration following. Place the saw
on a secure surface and examine it carefully.

WARNING

䢇 To avoid injury from unexpected starting, do not plug

the power cord into a power source receptacle during
unpacking and assembly. This cord must remain
unplugged whenever you are assembling or adjusting
the saw.

䢇 Although compact, this saw is heavy. To avoid back

injury, get help whenever you have to lift the saw.

䢇 If any part is missing or damaged, do not plug the

band saw in until the missing or damaged part is
replaced, and assembly is complete.

TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

BAND SAW:
A. Band saw with motor 1
B. Table with extension wing 1
C. Trunnion support bracket 1
D. Miter gauge 1
E. Sawdust port 1
F. Power cord hooks 2

Foot pads 4
G. Hex. Bolt & nuts 1
H. Hex. Bolt 4
I. Knobs 2
J. Hex. Key 1
K. Screws 2
L. Long hex. Bolt 1
M. Hex. Nuts 4
N. Large washers 8

LEG STAND:
O. Leg stand top plate 1
P. Short lower brackets 2
Q. Long lower brackets 2
R. Legs 4
S. Bag:

Carriage bolts 32

Hex. Nuts 32

Washers 32

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UNPACKING YOUR BAND SAW

B

C

D

G

H

A

F

I

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P

Q

K

M

E

J

L

N

R

S

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KNOW YOUR BAND SAW

Blade tension knob

Upper
cover

ON/OFF switch

Lower cover

Motor pulley

Mounting holes

Upper blade
guide lock knob

Miter slot

Blade

Upper blade wheel

Blade guard

Upper blade support
bearing

Upper blade guide

Table insert
Miter gauge

Table aligning pin

Tilt bevel scale

Lower blade wheel

V-Belt

Upper blade
guide rod

Lower blade

support bearing

Lower blade guide

Table removed for clarity
of illustration

Blade tension
gauge

Blade tracking knob

Power cord
wrap

Table

Table trunnion
Table lock plate

Sawdust port

Motor

Stand top table

Leg stand

V-Belt tension
lock

Motor cord

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