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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.

For safe operation read instruction manual.

Conforms to relevant standards  

for electromagnetic compatibility.

Specifications

Voltage: 

230–240Vac ~ 50Hz

Input Power:  

250W S2 30 min (1/3 HP)

No Load Speed:  

1400 RPM

Blade Speed:  

680 metres/min

Throat Depth:  

229 mm

Table Size:  

300 mm x 305 mm

Cutting Capacity:  

89 mm

Blade Length:  

1511 mm

Product Weight:  

18 kg

Light 

  240V  15W  ES

This is an earthed appliance

Introduction

Your new 909 power tool will more than satisfy 

your expectations. It has been manufactured under 

stringent 909 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.

 

Carefully read through this entire Instruction 

Manual before using your new 909 Power Tool. Take 

special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Your 909 power tool has many features that will make 

your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and 

dependability have been given top priority in the 

development of this tool, making it easy to maintain 

and operate.

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 centre and 

disposed of in an environmentally safe way.

Summary of Contents for BS9

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL BS9 230mm 9 BAND SAW ...

Page 2: ...a workbench 9 Upper blade guide adjustment 9 Thrust bearing adjustment 9 Lower blade guide adjustment 10 Thrust bearing adjustment 10 Housing doors 11 Adjusting the rip fence 11 Adjusting the mitre gauge 11 Adjusting the bevel angle 11 Adjusting the saw blade tension 12 Adjusting the blade tracking 12 Dust collector connection 12 Turning on and off 13 Turning the LED lights on and off 13 Removing ...

Page 3: ...will more than satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent 909 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 Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new 909 Power Tool Take special care to heed the Cauti...

Page 4: ...rease the risk of electric shock e When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock 3 Personal safety a Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A mo...

Page 5: ...use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety i Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 5 Service a Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair pe...

Page 6: ...h Supplied Assembly time The BS9 band saw will take approximately 10 minutes to assemble Know your product 1 On Off switch 2 Power On indicator 3 Work light on off switch 4 Work light 5 Base 6 Housing door 7 Lower housing door lock 8 Upper housing door lock 9 Work table 10 Work table trunnion 11 Table insert 12 Table angle locking knob 13 Table angle adjustment knob 14 Table angle adjustable screw...

Page 7: ...7 1 1 4 8 5 9 6 30 16 12 13 22 21 26 32 31 24 10 7 2 11 18 17 27 28 15 27 3 10 23 25 29 33 20 19 14 ...

Page 8: ...r to use 1 Place the work table on the table trunnion 10 by threading the saw blade through the slot in the table 2 Secure the work table to the table trunnion using the four hex bolts and star washers i CAUTION Make sure the screws are tightened securely to ensure they do not loosen in use 3 Place the table bracket h onto the front of the work table Place the washer over the hex screw and feed th...

Page 9: ...ainst the workpiece maximum distance 3mm 3 To adjust the height of the upper blade guide first release the blade guide height adjustment lock 18 by turning approx 1 turn in an anti clockwise direction and then rotate the blade guide height adjustment knob 17 Rotate in a clockwise direction to move the blade guide up rotate in an anti clockwise direction to move the blade guide down After adjustmen...

Page 10: ...open before the thrust bearing locking screw and guide pins can be adjusted This helps give better access to the adjustment screws Thrust bearing adjustment 1 To adjust the thrust bearing loosen the thrust bearing locking screw using the 3mm hex key supplied It is easier to access the thrust bearing screw if the work table is placed on a 45 angle 2 Adjust the thrust bearing position until it is 0 ...

Page 11: ... at the same width 1 Adjust the rip fence to the required width and secure it in position using the rip fence locking handle 26 2 The rip fence can be positioned on both sides of the blade 3 Ensure that the fence rests against the wood along its entire length to give a consistent parallel cut Adjusting the mitre gauge 1 The mitre gauge is used to help support the workpiece and can be adjusted when...

Page 12: ...lade should flex no more than 2mm to 3mm 5 Correct the tension if necessary Adjusting the blade tracking WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments The blade tracking adjustment knob is used to adjust the upper band saw wheel to have the blade run centrally on the rubber tyres of the band saw wheels 1 Loosen the blade tracki...

Page 13: ...e work area and cutting line 1 To turn the worklight on press the light on off switch 3 2 To turn the worklight off press the light on off switch one more time 3 Adjust the work light to the most convenient position for the task being undertaken Removing and installing band saw blades WARNING Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustmen...

Page 14: ...o the ON position 4 To begin the cut guide the wood into the moving saw blade 5 Use only enough pressure to keep the saw cutting Do not force the cutting allow the blade and the saw to do the work 6 When cutting on a bevel angle ensure that the rip fence is located on the right hand side of the blade 7 When cutting rod use a jig or fixture to prevent the workpiece from turning 8 When cutting board...

Page 15: ...ck front door ensure it is fully closed and locked Blade does not reach full speed Extension cord too long or undersized Use extension cord heavy enough to carry the current Tool is overheating Turn off the tool and let it cool down to room temperature Inspect and clean the ventilation slots Blade not running straight Loose blade Check to see that the blade is tightened on the wheels adjust the bl...

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