CX101 18” VARIABLE SPEED WOOD & METAL BAND SAW User Manual
Table of Contents General Safety Instructions -----------------------------------------------------------------Specific Safety Instructions -----------------------------------------------------------------Features -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Physical Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 4 5 6 Setup ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools. Know your power tool, be familiar with its operation, read through the owner’s manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times. ALWAYS read and understand the user manual before operating the machine. DISCONNECT the power source when changing blade and / or making adjustments. CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specific power source. NEVER leave a tool unattended while it is in operation.
CX101 - 18” Variable Speed Wood & Metal Band Saw SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CX101 is perfect for cutting wood and various types of metal. ALWAYS INSPECT the blade for any cracked or missing teeth before operating the band saw. ALWAYS ENSURE that the blade tension is properly set for the type and width of blade installed. NEVER place your fingers or hands in the line of cut. If you slip, your hands or fingers may come into contact with the blade. Always use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces.
CX101 – 18” Variable Speed Band Saw FEATURES MODEL CX101 – 18” VARIABLE SPEED WOOD / METAL BAND SAW As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking & metalworking equipment, we are proud to offer the CX101 - 18” Variable Speed Band Saw. The Craftex name guarantees Craft Excellence. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction.
CX101–18” Variable Speed Wood & Metal Band Saw Physical Features Quick Release Blade Tension Handle One Piece Construction Digital Display Upper Cabinet Lock Knob Blade Guide Adjustment Hand Wheel Blade Guide Lock Knob Variable Speed Control Blade Guard On/Off Switch Miter Gauge Fence Fence Cam Lock Handle Rear Fence Rail Table Front Fence Rail Powder Coated Paint Lower Cabinet Lock Knob Base 6
SETUP Before setting up your machine you need to read and understand this user manual completely. The unpainted surfaces of this band saw are coated with a rust preventive waxy oil and you will want to remove this before you begin assembly. Use a solvent cleaner that will not damage painted surfaces. WARNING Figure-1 Inventory CX101 is a heavy machine. Do not overexert yourself. Use a fork truck or get the help of an assistant or a friend.
PROPER GROUNDING Grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. CX101 is equipped with a 220 single phase motor which features a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounded plug to fit a grounded type receptacle. Make sure the cord is plugged into a properly installed and grounded power outlet. To prevent electrical hazards, have a qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired.
ASSEMBLY Follow the steps below to assemble your band saw: Take the band saw table and put it upside down on floor and make sure that all the table bolts shown in the figure are tight. See figure-4 Now turn the table up right, and remove the table pin from the table slot and the table insert (if already installed) and move the table in position around the blade, guiding through the table slot.
Figure-8 Table sitting on the table stop Figure-10 Rear rail brackets attached Install the table insert at the center of the table and the table pin into the table slot as shown in figure-9. Now, attach the rear rail to the brackets using the knobs provided. See figure-11. Figure-9 Installing table insert and table pin Take the rail bracket (smaller) and attach it to the table using cap screws provided.
Once you have attached the adhesive backed scale to the rail, place and fence on the rail and tighten it in place by pushing down the handle. See figure-14 Figure-12 Front fence rail installed Now take the fence and pull its handle up. Place the fence on the front fence rail and slide it against the blade. Use a pencil to mark the fence rail where the fence scale indicator on the right hand side is pointing (there is a gap just behind the indicator plate where you can mark the rail).
Blade Tracking to tilt to the front and moves the blade towards the center. The blade tracking means where the blade rides on the upper and lower wheels. The blade should always be centered on both wheels. Although the blade tracking of this band saw is factory set, you should check it again to make sure that the blade is centered on the wheels. The misalignment of the blade can be controlled by adjusting the upper wheel tilt lock nuts. Disconnect the machine from power and open the upper wheel cover.
Basic Controls The basic controls of this machine are shown in the figure below. Use the figure and read the text to understand what the basic controls of this band saw are. WARNING This machine can perform many types of operations which are beyond the scope of this manual and are very dangerous if performed incorrectly. The safety instructions given in this manual can not be complete because the environment in every shop is different.
Blade Tension Adjusting the Blade Tension A properly tensioned blade is very important to get the best performance from any band saw. If the blade is too loose there is a possibility that the blade will slip or drift off the line while in operation and it will be hard to have accuracy in the line of cut. If the blade is tensioned too tightly, it will be very difficult to make tighter radius cuts and there will be a great possibility of blade breakage.
Remove the blade guard and use a screw driver to loosen the screws located on each of the two guide bearings as shown in figure-21. Loosen the lock levers shown in figure-23 and move the bearing shafts in or out so that the guide bearings are 1/32” behind the blade teeth and the thrust bearing, 1/64”. Once the bearings are at the correct position behind the blade, tighten the lock lever to lock the bearings in place. See figure-23.
Table Alignment To make accurate cuts with your band saw, the table should be aligned properly with the blade. To align the table: Figure-24 Adjusting the table at 90° to the table using square Once the table is at 90° with the blade, tighten the hex nut and the knobs. Table Tilt Scale Calibration To calibrate the table tilt scale: Make sure the table is at 90° to the blade and the blade tensioning and tracking is properly set.
Guide Post Work-piece Inspection (Wood) The guide post assembly can be moved up or down above the work-piece. The movement of the guide post is controlled with the hand wheel shown in figure-27 Before cutting any wood, make sure to inspect the work-piece for nails, staples, small pieces of stone or metal and any other object which is dangerous to come on contact with the blade.
Work-Piece Inspection (Metal) Before cutting a metal work-piece, inspect it carefully for any defects in the material. For thin or small metals, the work-piece should be clamped between larger pieces to hold the work-piece tight, when fed against the blade. Some small work-pieces will be damaged if cut on the band saw; instead use; a shear or nibblers for this work.
Cast Iron Wheels The CX101 comes with heavy duty cast iron wheels for added stability and overall performance. A coplanar shim adjustment also added for better alignment of the wheels that allow the blade to run as straight as possible ensuring straight and accurate cuts. This feature will help improve the band saw performance with the wheels working together instead of against each other. The end result will give you less vibration, more power, accuracy and less wandering.
OPERATIONS Before operating the band saw make sure you have performed the following adjustments: Blade tension adjustment Blade tracking adjustment Guide bearings adjustment Make sure all the guards are in place WARNING CX101 produces fine dust particles during cutting operation which is very dangerous for health. Always connect your band saw to a dust collector.
Resawing CONNECTING TO A DUST COLLECTOR Cutting a work-piece into two or more thinner pieces is called resawing. Wider blades give better result, when resawing. CX101 features two 4” diameter dust ports to connect to a dust collector. To resaw a work-piece make sure that the table is at a 90° with the blade and use a wider blade for better results. When connecting to a dust collector, use a proper sized hose and make sure all the connections are sealed tightly.
MAINTENANCE During the life of your machine, you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your saw in peak performance condition. Removing the Blade To remove / change the blade, turn the switch OFF and disconnect the cord from the power source. Release the blade tension lever, and remove the table insert and the table pin. Figure-34 Installing the new blade Open the upper and lower wheel cabinets and carefully slide the blade off the both wheels.
Tilting the Table Backward To Inspect the V-Belts To tilt the table backward, you will need to loosen the bolts shown in figure-35 and adjust them as needed using a wrench. 1. Turn the power switch off and disconnect the cord from the power source. 2. Lift the blade tension handle up and release the tension. 3. Open the lower and upper cabinet and remove the blade. (See page-21 Removing/Changing the Blade) 4. Remove the lower wheel by removing the hex bolt securing the wheel to the saw body.
To Replace the V-Belts 6. Follow the instructions 1-5 to access the V-belts. 8. Pivot the motor and slide the idler pulley to loosen the belt. 7. Loosen the motor lock lever shown in figure-37 and idler pulley mounting nut shown in figure-38. 9. Remove the old belt and install the new one. 10. Slide the idler pulley down to tighten the lower wheel V-belt. Keep pressure on the idler pulley and tighten the mounting nut. 11. Check the wheel pulley V-belt if tensioned properly.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES These are just a few of the optional accessories available for your CX-Series band saw. Check www.busybeetools.com for more information and current pricing. Band Saw Finger Protector Patented new safety device protects your fingers. Watch the video at Saw Blade Lubricant Stick Smoother, quicker cuts when using this wax stick lubricant. www.busybeetools.
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CX101 BODY PARTS LIST REF# DESCRIPTION 1 BODY 2 QUICK HANDLE BAR 3 T TYPE WASHER 4 UPPER WHEEL BRACKET 5 SCREW 6A UPPER WHEEL SHAFT 17MM 7 BEARING 7A BEARING 8A UPPER WHEEL - Cast Iron 9 WHEEL PROTECTOR(TIRE) 10 C-RING 10A C-RING 11 RETAINER NUT 12 BLADE 133" 13 HINGE PIN 14 UPPER GUARD 15 LOWER GUARD 16 CAP SCREW 1/4"*3/8" 17 LOCK WASHER 1/4" 18 HEX NUT 3/4"(L.H.
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CX101 TABLE PARTS LIST REF# 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 DESCRIPTION HEX BOLT 1/4-20*3/8" FLAT WASHER 1/4" GUIDE BAR COVER GUIDE BAR BRACKET PINION SHAFT HANDLE EXTERNAL RETAINING RING S13 BALL COMPRESSION SPRING PINION GEAR EXTENSION TABLE FLAT WASHER 5/16" SCREW 5/16*2 BLADE COVER LOCKING KNOW 1/4-20*3/4 HEX BOLT 1/4"-20*3/8" UPPER HUIDE SUPPORT BRACKET SPACKING SLEEVE BEARING
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CX101 FENCE PARTS LIST REF# F01 F02 F03 F04 F05 F06 F07 F08 F09 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 F16 F17 F18 F19 F20 F21 F22 F23 F24 F25 F26 F27 F28 F29 DESCRIPTION FENCE BODY CAP SCREW 10*16 BUTTON HEAD SCREW 5*10MM FENCE BASE SET SCREW 1/4"*1/4" EXTERNAL RETAINING RING S10 BEARING ECCENTRIC SHAFT PRESSURE PLATE PIN SCALE FENCE RAIL FRONT SQUARE NUT 5/16 HEX BOLT 1/4"*1" L TYPE PLATE KNOB 5/16*5/8 POINTER CAP SCREW M6*10 RUNNER BEARING SHAFT LOCK MECHANISM HEX BOLT 8MM FENCE HANDLE REAR RAIL FLAT WASHER 1/4" L B
CX100 FENCE PARTS LIST WARRANTY CRAFTEX 3 YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where applicable.
