3Table of ContentsWarranty and Service.................................................................................................................................... 2Table of Contents.......................................................................................................................................... 3Warning ......................................................................................................................................................... 4Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 6Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 6Shipping Contents......................................................................................................................................... 7Contents of the Carton .............................................................................................................................. 7Hardware ................................................................................................................................................... 7Assembly of Stand ........................................................................................................................................ 8Assembly of Band Saw ................................................................................................................................. 9Mounting Band Saw to Stand.................................................................................................................... 9Pulley Cover and Belt Installation.............................................................................................................. 9Stock Stop ............................................................................................................................................... 10Grounding Instructions ................................................................................................................................ 10Extension cords ....................................................................................................................................... 12Adjustments ................................................................................................................................................ 12Squaring Vise to Blade (90° Stop)........................................................................................................... 12Setting 45° Stop....................................................................................................................................... 13Setting Downfeed Rate............................................................................................................................ 13Positioning the Vise ................................................................................................................................. 13Miter Cuts ................................................................................................................................................ 14Blade Tension.......................................................................................................................................... 15Blade Tracking......................................................................................................................................... 15Setting Blade Speed................................................................................................................................ 15Belt Tension............................................................................................................................................. 16Blade Guide Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 16Guide Bearings........................................................................................................................................ 16Blade Replacement ................................................................................................................................. 17Automatic Shut-Off .................................................................................................................................. 17Switch Lock-Out ...................................................................................................................................... 17Vertical Bow Position............................................................................................................................... 18Operation..................................................................................................................................................... 18Maintenance................................................................................................................................................ 19Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 20Parts ............................................................................................................................................................ 20Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................................. 20Parts List: HBS-56S Band Saw ............................................................................................................... 21Bow Assembly ......................................................................................................................................... 24Base and Cabinet Assembly ....................................................................................................................... 27Electrical Connections................................................................................................................................. 28