Steele Products SP-PB140 User Manual

Contents

Introduction 3
Description of symbols 3
Specifications 3
Safety rules for laser lights 4
General safety instructions 4
Electrical safety 5
Additional safety rules for band saws 6
Extension cords 6
Accessories 7
Unpacking 7
Assembly time 7
R

equired tools 7
Know your product
Components 9
Assembly 10
Mounting to a workbench 11
Upper blade guide adjustment 11
Lower blade guide adjustment 12
Housing Doors 12
Adjusting the rip fence 13
Adjusting the miter gauge 13
Adjusting the bevel angle 13
Adjusting the saw blade tension 14
Adjusting the blade tracking 14
Setting the table square with the blade 15
Dust collector connection 15
Turning on and off 15
Turning the worklight on and off 15
Fitting the light bulb 16
Turning the laser on and off 16
Installing and removing band saw blades 16
Operation 17
Using the REDEYE laser line generator 17
Maintenance 18
Troubleshooting 18
Parts and parts listing 19
Warranty 22

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WARNING! To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User
Must Read And Understand Instruction Manual.

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Dear Customer

If you require any help with your product,
whether it is a Warranty claim, spare part or
user information, please phone our Help Line
888-896-6881 for an immediate response.

Introduction

Your new Steele® power tool will more
than satisfy your expectations. It has been
manufactured under stringent Steele® Quality
Standards to meet superior performance criteria.
You will find your new tool easy and safe to
operate, and, with proper care, it will give you
many years of dependable service.

Caution.

Instruction
Steele® Power Tool. Take special care to
heed the Cautions and Warnings.Your
Steele® power tool has many features that
will make you job faster and easier. Safety
performance and depend ability have been given
top priority to the development of this tool, making
it easy to maintain and operate.

Carefully read through this entire

Manual before using your new

Environmental protection

Recycle unwanted materials instead
of disposing of them as waste. All
tools, hoses and packaging should
be sorted, taken to the local
recycling center and disposed of in
an environmentally safe way.

WARNING.It may be more difficult to see the

laser line in conditions of bright
sunshine and on cer tain surfaces.

Description of symbols

The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These
represent important information about the product or
instructions on its use.

Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.

The ‘C’ and ‘US’ indicators adjacent to the
CSA Mark signify that the product has been
evaluated to the applicable CSA and ANSI/UL
Standards, for use in Canada and the U.S.,
respectively.

Specifications

Amp: 2.0

RPM: 2650 ft/min

Throat Depth: 9”

Cutting Capacity: 3-1/2”

Table Size: 11-13/16” x 11-13/16”

Blade Size: 59-1/2”

Bevel Angle: 0° to 45°

Laser class: I

Laser wavelength: 650nm

Laser output power: ᱽ 1mW

Replacement lamp: 120V Max 15W E12

Insulation class: I “Earthed Appliance”

ight: 40.3 lbs

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V : volts ~ : alternating current

Hz : hertz nm : nanometers

A : ampere mW : milliwatt

Safety rules for laserlights

The laser guide used in the tool is Class I with a
maximum output of  1mw and a wavelength of
650nm. The laser guide does not normally present
an optical hazard, although staring at the beam may
cause flash blindness.

USER INFORMATION
CAUTION.

this laser product will increase the chance of eye
damage.

 Do not stare into the laser beam.
 The laser shall be used and maintained in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

 Never aim the beam at any person or an object

oth

 Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a

sturdy work piece without a reflective surface,
i.e. wood or rough coated surfaces are
acceptable. Bright shiny reflective sheet or the
like is not suitable for laser use as the reflective
surface could direct the beam back at the
operator.

General safety instructions

WARNING.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury.

Save these instructions.

1. Keep guards in place and in working order.

2. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.

The use of optical instruments with

er than the work piece.

Read and understand all instructions.

3. Keep work area clean.Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents.

4. Don’t use in dangerous environment. Don’t use

ols in damp or wet locations, or expose

power to
them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

5. Keep children away. All visitors should be kept

safe distance from work area.

6. Make the workshop kid proof with padlocks,

master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7. Don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8. Use the right tool. Don’t force tool or attachment

to do a job for which it was not designed.

9. Use the 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
overheating. The table on page 7 of this manual
shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.

10. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose

clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.

11. Always use safety glasses. Also use face or

dust mask if cutting operating is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact
resistant lenses: they are not safety glasses.

12. 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 the tool.

13. Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

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14. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and

clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.

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
owner’s manual for recommended accessories.
The use of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.

18. Never stand on tool. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool
is unintentionally contacted.

19. Check damaged parts. Before further use of
the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully chec

kedtodetermineifit
will operate properly and perform its intended
function – check for alignment of moving par ts,
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. Direction of feed. Feed work into a blade or
cutter against the direction of rotation of the
blade or cutter only.

21. Never leave the tool running unattended.
Turn power off. Don’t leave tool until it comes
to a complete stop.

Electrical safety

• In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,

grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electrical current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord
that has an equipment grounding conductor and
a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged
into a matching outlet 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 outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

• Improper connection of the equipment grounding

conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
The conductor with the green insulation (or
without yellow stripes) is the equipment
grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of
the electric cord or plug is necessary, DO NOT
connect the equipment grounding conductor

to

aliveterminal.

• Check with a qualified electrician or service

personnel if you do not completely understand
the grounding instructions, or if you are not sure
the tool is properly grounded.

• Use only a three wire extension cord with a

3-prong grounding type plug and 3-hole
receptacles that accept the tool’s plug as shown
in the diagram.

• Repair or replace damaged or worn cords

immediately.

Metal Screw

Cover of Grounded
Grounding
Pin

Adapter

Grounding
Means

Outlet Box

Grounding
Pin

Additional safety rules for band saws

 Ensure that the lighting is adequate.
 For your own safety read Instruction Manual

Before Operating Saw

 Wear eye protection.
 Do not remove jammed cutoff pieces until the

blade has stopped.

 Maintain proper adjustment of blade tension,blade

guides,and thrust bearings.

 Adjust upper guide to just clear workpiece.
 Hold workpiece firmly against table.
 Ensure that the lighting is adequate.
 Keep the area free of tripping hazards.
 Do not let anyone under 18 years operate this saw.
 Always stand to one side when operating the saw.
 Never use a cracked or distor ted saw blade. Only

use sharp blades.
Never use your hands to remove sawdust, chips

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or waste close by the saw blade.

 Use only blades as recommended.
 Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should

never be left around the work area.

 Avoid cutting nails. Inspect the workpiece and

remove all nails and other foreign objects before
beginning sawing.

 Do not attempt to free a jammed blade before

first switching off the machine.

 Do not slow or stop a blade with a piece of wood.

Let the blade co

 If you are interrupted when operating the saw,

complete the process and switch off before
looking up.

 Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other

fixings are

 Do not store materials or equipment above a

machine in such a way that they could fall into it.

me to rest naturally.

properly tightened.

 Ensure that your work is always on the table.

Never make a cut with the work off the table.

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Wear goggles

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Wear ear protection



Wear a breathing mask

Extension cords

 Replace damaged cords immediately. Use of

damaged cords can shock, burn or electrocute.

 If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with

adequate size conductors should be used to
prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
overheating. The table shows the correct size to
use, depending on cord length and nameplate
amperage rating of tool. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. Always use U.L. and CSA listed
extension cords.

RECO MMENDED SIZES OF EXTEN SIO N COR DS

Tool’s
Ampere
rating

3–6 120V~ 18 16 16 14

6–8 120V~ 18 16 14 12

8–10 120V~ 18 16 14 12

10–12 120V~ 16 16 14 12

12–16 120V~ 14 12 - -

Volts Total length of cord in feet

Cord size in A.W.G.(minimum)

25ft 50ft 100ft 150ft

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Accessories

The STEELE®Band Saw is supplied with the
following accessories as standard

• 59 -1/ 2” band saw blade (fiited)

• Rip Fence

• Miter Gauge

• Light Bulb

• Wrench

• Hex Keys (x2)

• Instruction Manual

• Receipt Holder

Unpacking

Due to modern mass production techniques, it is
unlikely that your STEELE® Power Tool is faulty or
that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong,
do not operate the tool until the parts have been
replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do
so could result in serious personal injury.

Assembly Time

Assembly consists of attaching the table, table

insert, rip fence and miter gauge. Assembly will
take approximately 10-15 minutes.

RequiredTools

The following tools are required:

• 0.16”(4mm)Hex Key(supplied)

• 0.12”(3mm)Hex Key(supplied)

• Wrench (supplied)

Know your product

1. On/Off switch

2. Laser light on/off switch

3. Light on/off switch

4. Laser adjustment knob

5. Laser aperture

6. Work table trunnion

7. Work table

8. Table insert

9. Table tilt adjustable screw stop

10.Upper housing locking screw

11.Upper housing door

12.Lower housing locking screw

13.Lower housing door

14.Saw blade

15.Blade tension knob

16.Rip fence

17.Rip fence locking handle

18.Miter gauge

19.Miter gauge locking knob

20.Upper blade guide

21.Blade guide adjustment knob

22.Blade guide locking knob

23.Blade tracking adjustment knob

24.Blade tracking locking nut

25.Table locking knob

26.Table setting lever

27.Bevel adjustment scale

28.Dust extraction

29.Adjustable worklight

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