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Reverse this process to fit new 

blade, ensuring the blade teeth are 

facing forward, and teeth are pointing 

DOWN in your right hand.

4. 

Apply correct blade tension, and 

recheck tracking, alignment etc. as 

per instructions. 

5. 

Refit the table infill and fence 

assembly and table alignment pin.

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. SETTING THE 

    CUTTING HEIGHT

The upper blade guide should always 

be set as close as practical against 

the work. To adjust, loosen the wing 

nut at the side of the upper wheel 

housing, and set the blade guide to 

the required height. Tighten wing nut 

after setting.

Fig. J

K.

 SAW TABLE TILT

1. 

For bevel cuts the saw table tilts 

steplessly through 45°. To tilt, loosen 

the wing nut on the table trunnions, 

set table to the required angle and 

tighten the wing nut again. 

Fig. K

2. 

It is recommended to verify the 

correct angle setting by making trial 

cuts in scrap wood.

CARBATEC.C OM.AU

BS-245H

OPERATION

Fig. J

Fig. K

OPERATION

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Summary of Contents for BS-245H

Page 1: ...B S 2 4 5 H M A N U A L 10 Bandsaw CARBATEC COM AU...

Page 2: ...e latest features and technological advancements more accessible to Aussie woodworkers Backed by our no fuss after sales care and warranty support you can trust Carbatec to keep you woodworking as pro...

Page 3: ...he parts and the bandsaw The protective coatings can be removed by spraying WD 40 on them and wiping it off with a soft cloth This may need to be redone several times before all of the protective coat...

Page 4: ...IMPORTANT DUST COLLECTION All woodworking machines require effective dust extraction to ensure quality work and longevity of the machine itself Failure to connect your machine to a suitable dust colle...

Page 5: ...Wiring diagram 31 Warranty 34 Troubleshooting 35 CONTENTS NOTE The specifications photographs drawings and information in this manual represent the current machine model when the manual was prepared C...

Page 6: ...ty instructions in this manual including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER WARNING and CAUTION before using this tool Failure to following all instructions listed below may result in electric sh...

Page 7: ...ll ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles 2 READ this entire manual LEARN how to use the tool...

Page 8: ...damage to the tool If in doubt check the instruction manual that comes with that particular accessory 16 NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED Turn the power switch to the OFF position Do not leave t...

Page 9: ...jury including silicosis a serious lung disease cancer and death Avoid breathing dust and avoid prolonged contact with dust Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or lay on your skin may promote...

Page 10: ...l regulations of your country the generally recognised technical rules for the operation of wood working machines must be observed The device and packaging materials are not toys Children must not be...

Page 11: ...lanned REMAINING HAZARDS The machine has been built using modern technology in accordance with recognised safety rules Some remaining hazards however may still exist Long hair and loose clothing can b...

Page 12: ...sulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal if repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug i...

Page 13: ...e tracking knob C Blade guard knob D Table tilt trunnion E Top door lock F Blade guard lock knob G Top blade guide H Fence I Cast table J Bottom blade guide K Bottom door lock L Stand M Bottom access...

Page 14: ...rd tension release CUT DEPTH 125mm DUST PORT 1x63 5mm 2 5 MINIMUM BLADE WIDTH 3 2mm 1 8 MAXIMUM BLADE WIDTH 10mm MAXIMUM RIP CAPACITY 245mm POSITIVE STOPS 0 adjustable TABLE HEIGHT 370 1010mm TABLE SI...

Page 15: ...braces with 2x short dome head bolt washer and nuts Fig A1 2 Attach opposite leg in the same way with dome head bolt washer nuts Fig A2 3 Locate and attach the longest mid rail brace and attach betwee...

Page 16: ...rt mid rail braces with 2x dome head bolts washers and nuts Fig A5 7 Finally attach the other preassembled leg section to the rest of the frame using the 4x dome head bolts washers and nuts at the top...

Page 17: ...Fig B2 3 Place the stand on a flat stable surface Fig B3 4 Carefully tilt the carton containing the main bandsaw body to the upright position Fig B4 5 Slide the main body and packaging out of the car...

Page 18: ...ing bolts on the stand with the 4x holes on the base of the main bandsaw body Fig B7 7 Using the 4x remaining wash and nuts attach the main body to the stand and tighten Fig B8 B9 8 At this stage plea...

Page 19: ...hrough the table slot from the rear of the machine 3 Align and attach the table to the upper trunnion with the 4x M6x12mm hex bolt and lock washers Access to the inner rear holes may be simpler if you...

Page 20: ...lining up with the two knobs fitted in previous step and tighten Fig C6 7 Pass the long tapered table alignment pin through the hole at the centre front of the table slot and attach the kip lock lever...

Page 21: ...ff the trunnion and with a Phillips head screwdriver adjust the red trunnion dial indicator as necessary so it reads ZERO E SETTING BLADE FENCE FOR PARALLEL Fig E Setting blade to fence parallel is a...

Page 22: ...and wheel angle and the two work together to give you straight cuts Blade selection will also have an effect on blade tracking with different blade widths requiring different tensions and wheel posit...

Page 23: ...you watching the position of the blade on the upper wheel tyre 3 To adjust the wheel position loosen the large wing locking nut on the rear of the upper cabinet and while hand turning the upper wheel...

Page 24: ...position these may need adjustment between varying cuts Fig H1 I CHANGING SAW BLADES 1 Remove the entire rip fence by releasing tension lever and lifting off Loosen and remove the table alignment pin...

Page 25: ...be set as close as practical against the work To adjust loosen the wing nut at the side of the upper wheel housing and set the blade guide to the required height Tighten wing nut after setting Fig J...

Page 26: ...ade tension bearing guides upper and lower as shown in the setup instructions Fig L2 3 Start the machine waiting until it is running at full speed before presenting the timber to the blade 4 Hold the...

Page 27: ...removed from the machine or slid and locked out of the way Ensure you have enough room to perform all your cuts before starting Remember to avoid placing your hands anywhere near the cutting area and...

Page 28: ...and slowly nibble away at tight radius and complex corners Fig M2 5 If you find yourself in a difficult cut where you cannot continue don t force the work through but switch off your saw wait for it t...

Page 29: ...le of cutting The fewer the amount of teeth the more sanding will be needed to clean up the surface yet will cut quite quickly and the more the teeth the cleaner the cut will be yet will cut a lot slo...

Page 30: ...a clean cloth to wipe any cleaning residue dirt or dust off the table When it s dry apply a surface protectant Carbatec offer many products for machine cleaning and care Check the cutting edges of th...

Page 31: ...CARBATEC COM AU BS 245H WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM 31...

Page 32: ...FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL 1800 658 111 BS 245H 32 10 Bandsaw BS 245H PARTS DIAGRAM PARTS DIAGRAM 32...

Page 33: ...torque type hex nut 75 Glide piece 14 Pan head screw 45 3 roller guide ass y 76 Table trunnion upper 15 Shaft mount 46 Screw socket set 77 Scale 16 Carriage bolt 47 Carriage bolt 78 Pan head tapping...

Page 34: ...st include in the email the following information 1 a copy of the order or receipt for the goods 2 the serial or batch number printed on the machinery manufacturing plate and 3 a detailed description...

Page 35: ...see assembly instructions The blade does not cut or cuts very slowly 1 The teeth are dull caused by cutting hard material or long use 2 The blade was fitted the wrong way round 1 Replace the blade use...

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