Clarke Woodworker CBS12WC Operating & Maintenance Instructions Download Page 2

Thank you for selecting this CLARKE Bandsaw .

Before attempting to operate the machine, please read this instruction manual thoroughly, and follow all
directions carefully. By doing so you will ensure the safety of both yourself and others around you, and at the
same time, you should look forward to the Bandsaw giving you long and trouble free service.

GUARANTEE

This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of
purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be required as proof of purchase. This guarantee is invalid if the
product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it
was intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can be returned to us without prior
permission. This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

CONTENTS

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General Safety Precautions .........................................................   3

Additional Safety Precautions for Bandsaws ...............................   4

Electrical Installation ....................................................................   4

Main Component Illustration ........................................................   5

Assembly .....................................................................................   6

Adjustments .................................................................................   8

Blade Renewal ............................................................................. 10

Dust Extraction ............................................................................ 10

Maintenance ................................................................................ 10

Tips on Bandsaw Use .................................................................. 11

Ripsawing .................................................................................... 11

Cross Cutting ............................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 11

Specifications ............................................................................... 12

Parts lists & Diagrams

Floor Stand .................................................................. 12

CBS12WC ................................................................... 13 - 14

CBS14WC ................................................................... 15 - 17

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Summary of Contents for Woodworker CBS12WC

Page 1: ...OPERATING MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS BANDSAW 12 305mm 14 355mm Model Nos CBS12WC CBS14WC Part Nos 6460070 6460050 1 97...

Page 2: ...as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be retu...

Page 3: ...influence of drugs alcohol or any medication 12 USE RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES The use of improper accessories could be hazardous 13 NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED Turn power OFF Do not leave the...

Page 4: ...support is used Round or tubular work has a tendency to roll and causes the blade to bite Do not cut unless it is securely clamped or blocked Ensure the bandsaw is permanently and securely fixed in p...

Page 5: ...utlet UNPACKING Unpack the shipping carton and lay out all the items so that they may be clearly identified as follows 1 Main Frame Assembly 2 Motor Assembly 3 Switch Box Assembly 4 CBS12WC Table Asse...

Page 6: ...motor shaft as shown in the diagram and lock it in this position by tightening the hex socket screw Fig 2 6 3 Remove the nuts and washers from the motor mounting studs 4 Place the motor on to the stud...

Page 7: ...table should be firm and stable if there is any movement when the adjuster knob is tightened the trunnion mounting bolts are loose 7 Replace the Table Insert and the Taper Pin Fig 5 Trunnion Mtg Bolts...

Page 8: ...ble clips provided Your Band Saw is now fully assembled but before use it is MOST IMPORTANT that the following adjustments are made It is equally important that these adjustments are constantly checke...

Page 9: ...wire brush which is adjacent to the lower wheel is adjusted so that it lightly brushes the edge of the wheel This brush removes any saw dust from the edge of the wheel thereby preventing the blade fro...

Page 10: ...ed It may take one or two attempts to obtain satisfactory alignment E UPPER AND LOWER WHEEL BEARINGS If it becomes necessary at some stage to dis assemble the machine completely the upper and lower wh...

Page 11: ...g you to use your right hand to hold the work firmly against the fence CROSS CUTTING This term refers to cutting timber at right angles to the grain This type of cut can also be made freehand but the...

Page 12: ...peed 1420 RPM 1420 PRM Capacitor 16 uF 350V 100uF 250V Current Rating 3 5 Amps 5 5 Amps Blade Speed 660 M min 700 M min Blade Length 2300 mm 2500 mm Cutting Capacity 305 x 155 mm 340 x 190 mm Table Si...

Page 13: ...MEBS12S056 57 Set Screw FMEBS12S057 58 Nut FMEBS12S058 59 Washer FMEBS12S059 60 Pin FMEBS12S060 No Description Part No 61 Screw FMEBS12S061 62 Screw FMEBS12S062 63 Pointer FMEBS12S063 64 Dust Outlet F...

Page 14: ...PARTS DIAGRAM CBS12WC 14...

Page 15: ...pered Pin FMEBS14P57 58 Table Insert FMEBS14P58 59 Ball Bearing FMEBS14P59 60 Steel Ball 5 16 dia FMEBS14P60 No Description Part No 61 Spring 8mmx18 FMEBS14P61 62 Set Screw 3 8x3 8 FMEBS14P62 63 Rod L...

Page 16: ...PARTS DIAGRAM CBS14WC 16...

Page 17: ...17 PARTS DIAGRAM CBS14WC...

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