This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an original Kalamazoo Startrite 216 and 316 Series Horizontal Band Saw Machines Instructions and Parts Manual 6K. This manual contains operation instructions, adjustments, maintenance, lubrication, and a complete set of exploded view part diagrams with descriptions. See index below.
Index
SECTION 61-INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE:
Foundation Plans
General Layout of Machine
Operating Safety Precautions
Installation of Machine
Machine Controls
Maintenance, Approved Lubricants
Fitting a New Variable Speed Belt
Calibration of Speed Selector Dial
SECTION 64-ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Circuit Diagram
Wiring Instructions
Electric Control Panel
Conversion for Alternative Voltage
SECTION 69-SETTING UP THE MACHINE/BLADE GUIDES:
Setting up the Machine
Standard Blade Guides
Roller Blade Guides
Angled Roller Blade Guides
Parts Lists & Illustrations for Guides
SECTION 72-SAWING PRACTICE:
Saw & Speed Selection Charts
Saw Terminology
Blade Type Selection Chart
Bandsawing Practice
Contour Sawing
Coolant
Job Costing
Common Sawing Problems
SECTION 74-DIE MAKING/WELDING:
Die Making
Butt-Welding Saw Blades
Preparing the Saw Blade
Welding
Annealing
Finishing
Possible Faults
Care of Welder & Grinder Units
SECTION 76-OPTIONAL EXTRA EQUIPMENT:
Air/Spray Coolant Kit
Circle Cutting Attachment
Rip Fence
Bandfile Guide
Abrasive Band Guide
Contour Work Holding Kit
Universal Work Holding Kit
Parts Lists & Illustrations for
Optional Extra Equipment
SECTION 80-TRANSMISSION:
Gearbox & Automatic Expanding Pulley
Instructions for Dismantling & Re-Assembling
Gearbox & Automatic Expanding Pulley
Master Expanding Pulley
Vee-Belts
SECTION 83-CONTROL PANEL:
Control Panel
Chain Tensioner
Control Cables
SECTION 85-BANDWHEEL MOUNTINGS:
Top Bracket
Tension Indicator
Tracking Bandwheel Hub
Bandwheels
Wheel Brush
Jockey Wheel Bracket
SECTION 88-MANUAL FEED:
Sliding Table
Manual Feed Kit
Sub-Table Platform
Cradle
Instructions for Dismantling & Re-Assembling
Sliding Table & Cradle, Table Alignment
SECTION 89-HYDRAULIC FEED:
Hydraulic Feed Kit
Control Box
Control Valve
Hydraulic Cylinder
Pump
SECTION 92-COMPRESSOR/MOTOR PLATFORM:
Air Compressor
Chipblower
Motor Platform
Motor Pulley
SECTION 94-BLADE GUARDS:
Blade Guard
Intermediate Blade Guard
Lower Blade Guard
Worklight
Inside Pages:
Overview:
I have collected this information for many years and have found the information they contain to be priceless in using and setting up the machines properly. I believe this manual will be a valuable resource of knowledge that will provide a lot of helpful information that is often hard to find. My manuals are not photocopies. I maintain a high standard of quality in my reproductions. Most of the manuals I reproduce look better than their originals. I have professionally digitally edited every page, and removed stains, wrinkles and handwriting. All of the manuals are printed on thick white paper to withstand shop wear and tear.