Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents MODEL ST1000 SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 2MACHINE FEATURES ............................................. 3SAFETY .................................................................. 4 Safety Instructions ....................................................... 4 POWER REQU...
Page 4 - MODEL ST1000 SPECIFICATIONS
-2- ST1000 14" Bandsaw MODEL ST1000 SPECIFICATIONS Product Dimensions: Weight ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 154 ...
Page 5 - MACHINE FEATURES
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -3- MACHINE FEATURES The instructions in this manual will be easier to understand if you become familiar with the location and names of the basic features of your new machine. Match up the feature list below with the letters in Figures 1 & 2 to identify the external bandsa...
Page 6 - SAFETY; Zero Risk Does Not Exist
-4- ST1000 14" Bandsaw SAFETY 4. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. Wood dust cre- ated by this machine may cause severe respi-ratory illnesses. Minimize your risk from this hazard by wearing a NIOSH approved respira-tor while operating this machine. 5. HEARING PROTECTION. Operating this machine for extend...
Page 7 - Safety Instructions
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -5- 7. MENTAL ALERTNESS. Operating this machine when not fully alert greatly increases the risk of accidental injury. Never operate when under the influence of drugs/alcohol, when tired, or otherwise distracted. 8. TRAINED/SUPERVISED OPERATORS ONLY. Only allow trained and prop...
Page 8 - Operation; POWER REQUIREMENTS
-6- ST1000 14" Bandsaw Figure 3. Typical type 6-15 plug and receptacle. 6-15 P 6-15 R Serious personal injury could occur if you con-nect the machine to the power source before you have completed the set up process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so. Operat...
Page 9 - Unpacking; SETUP; Items Needed for
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -7- The Model ST1000 was carefully packed when it left our warehouse. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, please immediately call Customer Service at (360) 734-3482 for advice. Save the containers and all packing materials for pos-sible i...
Page 10 - Inventory
-8- ST1000 14" Bandsaw Inventory After all the parts have been removed from the two boxes, you should have the following items: Main Inventory (Figure 4) Qty A. Body Assembly ............................................................ 1 B. Miter Gauge ..............................................
Page 11 - Site Considerations
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -9- Figure 6. Working clearances. Floor Load The Model ST1000 weighs 154 lbs. and has a base footprint of 24" W x 22" D. Necessary Space Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of material to be processed through each machine, and space for auxiliary stands, work...
Page 12 - Assembling Stand
-10- ST1000 14" Bandsaw Figure 7. Carriage bolts in rear holes. Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Carriage Bolts M8-1.25 x 16 ............................................ 34Hex Nuts M8-1.25 ............................................................... 34Base Plate ..............................
Page 14 - Installing Blade
-12- ST1000 14" Bandsaw Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Upper Guide Assembly ...................................................... 1Lower Guide Assembly ...................................................... 1Blade Guard .........................................................................
Page 16 - Installing Fence
-14- ST1000 14" Bandsaw Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Fence Body ............................................................................. 1Front Angled Rail .................................................................. 1Front Square Rail .............................................
Page 17 - Dust Collection; Adjusting Positive
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -15- Figure 19. Dust hose attached to dust port. Dust Collection To connect a dust collection hose: 1. Place the hose clamp over the end of the 4" flex- ible hose. 2. Fit the 4" flexible hose over the dust port, as shown in Figure 19 , and tighten. DO NOT operate the M...
Page 18 - NOTICE; Blade Tracking
-16- ST1000 14" Bandsaw Blade Centered on Peak of Crown Blade Centered on Wheel CENTER TRACKING Figure 21. Center tracking profiles. NOTICE Changes in the blade tension may change the blade tracking. 6. Loosen the lock nut on the tracking control knob threads so that the tracking control knob wi...
Page 21 - Adjusting Blade
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -19- Figure 25. Dollar bill folded twice to make a quick 0.016" gauge. 9. Tighten the support bearing lock bolt to keep the support bearing locked in place. NOTICE Whenever changing a blade or adjusting ten-sion and tracking, the upper and lower blade support bearings and ...
Page 23 - Aligning Table; Aligning Fence
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -21- Aligning Table To ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first installed, the table should be aligned so that the miter slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This pro-cedure works best with a 3 ⁄ 4 " blade. To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw blade: 1....
Page 24 - Miter Gauge
-22- ST1000 14" Bandsaw Miter Gauge Figure 30. Squaring miter gauge to blade. The miter gauge needs to be calibrated to the blade when it is first mounted in the miter slot. Refer to the Blade Lead section on Page 25 for more informa- tion about typical bandsaw cutting habits. To calibrate the m...
Page 25 - Operation Safety; OPERATIONS; Overview
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -23- Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when oper-ating this machine. Loose hair/clothing could get caught in machinery and cause serious per...
Page 26 - Key Switch
-24- ST1000 14" Bandsaw The Model ST1000 features a removable key ( Figure 31 ) to disable the ON/OFF switch. This feature is handy for preventing unexpected start-up or keeping unauthorized persons from operating the machine. Key Switch Figure 31. ST1000 ON/OFF switch. Unsupervised children and...
Page 27 - Table Tilt
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -25- 5. Skew the fence so it is parallel to the edge of the scrap piece. You may need to re-adjust the fence locking mechanisms to gain maximum adjustment. 6. While maintaining the skew, tighten the cap screws. To shift the table: 1. Cut a piece of scrap wood approximately 3 ⁄...
Page 28 - Ripping; Crosscutting
-26- ST1000 14" Bandsaw NEVER place fingers or hands in the line of cut. In the event that something unexpected happens, your hands or fingers may be pulled into the blade. ALWAYS use a push stick when ripping narrow pieces. Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious personal injury!...
Page 29 - Resawing
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -27- Figure 36. Resawing lumber. Resawing ( Figure 36 ) is the process of cutting a board into two or more thinner boards. The maxi-mum board width that can be resawn is limited by the maximum cutting height of the bandsaw. Maximum cutting height for this bandsaw is 6". Th...
Page 30 - Stacked Cuts; Cutting Curves
-28- ST1000 14" Bandsaw Stacked Cuts Bandsaws have the ability to cut multiple copies of a particular shape by stacking workpieces together. Before making stacked cuts, ensure that both the table and the blade are properly adjusted to 90°. Otherwise, any error will be compounded with each piece ...
Page 31 - Blade Information
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -29- Blade Information Selecting the right blade requires a combination of the various blade characteristics mentioned below, the type of material you plan to cut, and the type of cut you are going to perform. Blade Length Measured by the circumference, blade lengths are usual...
Page 33 - Blade Changes
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -31- Blade Changes To remove the blade: 1. UNPLUG THE BANDSAW! 2. Release blade tension by turning the blade ten- sion knob counterclockwise. 3. Remove the table insert and the table pin. Adjust the upper and lower guide blocks away from the blade. 4. Put on heavy leather glov...
Page 34 - MAINTENANCE; Unpainted Cast Iron; Schedule
-32- ST1000 14" Bandsaw Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Sealed and pre-lubricated ball bearings require no lubrication for the life of the bearings. All bearings are standard sizes, and replacements c...
Page 35 - SERVICE; Troubleshooting
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -33- SERVICE Motor Troubleshooting This section covers the most common problems and corrections with this type of machine. WARNING! DO NOT make any adjustments until power is disconnected and moving parts have come to a complete stop! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION M...
Page 39 - Wheel Alignment
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -37- 5. If your wheels are not coplanar, check them for adjustment by placing the straightedge on the lower wheel first, ensuring that it touches both the top and bottom of the rim, and adjust the tracking knob to see how the straightedge lines up with the upper wheel. If the ...
Page 41 - ST1000 Electrical Components
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -39- ST1000 Electrical Components 110V Motor Wiring 220V Motor Wiring
Page 43 - Main Breakdown
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Page 44 - Main Breakdown Parts List
-42- ST1000 14" Bandsaw Main Breakdown Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 XST1000001 MOTOR 3/4HP 110/220V 48 XPHTEK4M TAP SCREW M4 X 8 1-1 XST1000001-1 FAN COVER 49 XST1000049 COVER UPPER FRONT 1-2 XST1000001-2 FAN 50 XST1000050 SAW BLADE 6TPI X 93-1/2” 1-3 XST1000001-3 C...
Page 46 - Fence Breakdown & Parts List
-44- ST1000 14" Bandsaw Fence Breakdown & Parts List ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� REF PART # DESCRIPTION 201 XPB04M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 10 202 XPB08M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 20 203 XPLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM 204 XPW03M FLAT WASHER 6...
Page 47 - Safety Labels Breakdown & Parts List
ST1000 14" Bandsaw -45- Safety Labels Breakdown & Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION 221 XST1000221 STEELEX NAMEPLATE 222 XST1000222 MACHINE ID LABEL 223 XST1000223 RESPIRATOR/GLASSES LABEL 224 XST1000224 ELECTRICITY LABEL 225 XST1000225 READ MANUAL LABEL 226 XST1000226 DISCONNECT POWER LABEL...
Page 48 - WARRANTY
-46- ST1000 14" Bandsaw WARRANTY Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all STEELEX ® machinery to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirec...
Page 49 - Warranty Registration
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