Klutch Metal Band Saw With Vertical Cutting Table OWNER’S MANUAL
4 1/2in. x 6in. Metal Band Saw
With Vertical Cutting Table
OWNER’S MANUAL
4 1/2in. x 6in. Metal Band Saw With Vertical Cutting Table
OWNER’S MANUAL
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owner’s record below:
Serial Number/Lot Date Code: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________
Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual
to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
This band saw is designed for certain applications only. Northern Tool and Eqiupment cannot
be responsible for issues arising from modification or use of this product in an application for
which it was not designed. We strongly recommend that this product not be modified and/or
used for any application other than that for which it was designed.
For technical questions please call 1-800-222-5381.
Table of Contents
Intended Use.......................................................................................................................................1
Technical Specifications....................................................................................................................1
Important Safety Information.............................................................................................................2
Specific Operation Warnings..............................................................................................................4
Grounding...........................................................................................................................................4
Extension Cords..................................................................................................................................5
Assembly ............................................................................................................................................6
Before Each Use.................................................................................................................................8
Operating Instructions.......................................................................................................................8
After Each Use..................................................................................................................................12
Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................12
Parts Diagram...................................................................................................................................13
Parts List ..........................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................17
Replacement Parts...........................................................................................................................18
Limited Warranty...............................................................................................................................18
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and
other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item# 49464
Intended Use
This horizontal/vertical band saw is designed to cut everything from brass and aluminum to rugged
alloy and steel tools as well as plastic and wood. Features include: a vise for holding material, a
pressure adjustment for gravity feed cutting in the horizontal position and vertical cutting plate.
Technical Specifications
Property
Capacity
Speed
Motor
Motor Voltage
Blade
Blade Wheels
Dimensions (L x W x H)
Shipping Weight
Specification
4-1/2" (115mm) round stock
4" x 6" (100mm x 150mm) rectangular
80, 120, 200 FPM
3/4 HP
120 VAC, 60 Hz
64-1/2" x 1/2”
7 3/8" (187mm) High strength flanged cast iron
36” x 14” x 38”
122 lbs.
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Important Safety Information
WARNING:
• Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious
injury or property damage.
• The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions
or situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool.
Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
• Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual
and have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
• Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for
which the product was designed.
• Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of
larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was
designed. It will do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended.
DO NOT use this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
• Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WARNING:
• This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
• 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 and cement and other masonry products, and
- 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.
• Handling power cords on corded products may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your
hands after handling.
WARNING:
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the mini metal lathe in confined
work areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
• Do not use the mini metal lathe where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may
ignite the flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
• Do not allow the mini metal lathe to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is
not insulated and contact will cause electrical shock.
• Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the mini metal lathe.
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in
your work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause
personal injuryand/or property damage if contacted.
WARNING:
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do
not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be
avoided.
• Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant
safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a
dust mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust
collection systems, and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in
the work area.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Remove keys or wrenches before connecting the tool to an air supply, power supply, or
turning on the tool. A wrench or key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
cause personal injury.
• Secure the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical. This safety
precaution allows for proper tool operation using both hands.
WARNING:
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• 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.
• 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 eliminates the need for the three
wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
• Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not
insulated and contact will cause electrical shock.
• 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.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cords marked “W-A” or “W”.
These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk of electric shock.
CAUTION:
SAW USE AND CARE
• Do not force the saw. Tools do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they
are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct tool for the job.
• Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the tool will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never
operate the tool with a damaged part.
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• Do not use a saw with a malfunctioning switch. Any power tool that can’ be controlled is
dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service technician before using.
• Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off
position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store the tool when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
• Use only recommended accessories with your saw. Accessories that may be suitable for one
tool may create a risk of injury when used with another tool.
• Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the saw without the guards in
place.
• Do not leave the saw running unattended.
Specific Operation Warnings
WARNING:
• Wear the proper safety gear including ANSI Z87.1 compliant eye protection.
• Cutting Hazard. DO NOT operate with guard removed. Keep hands clear of blade.
• Hold work piece firmly against table.
• Never hold the material by hand with the saw in the horizontal position. Always use the vise
or clamp.
• Support long, heavy work by other methods from the floor.
• Electric shock hazard. Be sure equipment is properly grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
• Ground fault circuit interrupters. If work area is not equipped with a permanently installed
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlet (GFCI), use a plug-in GFCI between power tool or
extension cord and power receptacle.
• 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.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging tool into
power outlet.
• In the event of a power failure, while a tool is being used, turn both the switches off to
prevent surprise starting when power is restored.
• When moving the saw, ALWAYS have the head lowered to the horizontal position.
• Turn power OFF before servicing.
• Not for use by or around children.
Grounding
WARNING:
• This machine must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electrical shock.
This drill press is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances.
• DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit the receptacle, have the proper
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
• CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do not completely understand the
grounding instructions, or if you are not sure the tool is properly grounded.
Grounded Tools: Tools with 3-Prong Plugs
Tools marked with Grounding Required have a 3-wire cord and 3-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.)
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.
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.
Double Insulated Tools: Tools with Two-Prong Plugs
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.)
Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following
illustration.
Extension Cords
WARNING:
• USE A 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 cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of
power and cause overheating.
• Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a
damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it. Protect
your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp or wet areas.
• Grounded tools require a 3-wire extension cord. Double Insulated tools can use either a 2- or
3-wire extension cord.
• As the distance from the supply outlet increases, you must use a heavier gauge extension
cord. Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire causes a serious drop in voltage,
resulting in loss of power and possible tool damage.
• The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cord. For example,
a 14-gauge cord can carry a higher current than a 16-gauge cord. Minimum extension cord
wire size is shown in the following table:
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