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OPERATION (cont.)

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On/Off Switch (11)

1.

To turn the bandsaw on, press the green button ON (I)
(Fig.38).

2.

To turn the bandsaw off, press the red button OFF (O).

Note: 

In the event of a voltage failure an undervoltage

relay will trip. This prevents the bandsaw from starting up
when the power is restored. To restart, the green button
ON (I) must be pressed.

Rip Fence (20) (Fig. 39) 

The rip fence (20) clamps to the front of the saw table (19),
either to the left of right of the blade (5) .

1.

Clamp the rip fence (20) in the desired position by

pressing the clamping lever.

Mitre Fence (21) (Fig. 40)

The mitre fence (21) is inserted into the saw table slot from
the saw tables (19) front edge.

For mitre cuts the mitre fence (21) turns to 60° in both
directions.

1.

Loosen the knurled screw

2.

Turn the mitre fence (31) until the arrow points to the
desired angle.

3.

Retighten the knurled screw.

The auxiliary fence extrusion can  be adjusted after loosening the knurled nuts.

Note: 

Do not push the auxiliary fence extrusion too far toward the blade (5),  the

distance should be approx. 20mm.

WARNING! 

Prior to assembly, ensure you switch the machine off and

disconnect it from the power supply.

Adjusting the cutting speed 

The bandsaw can be operated at two blade speeds. 

1.

Open the lower housing door (10)

2.

Remove the tension from the drive belt by loosening
the motor mounting bolt (14) using a 6mm hex wrench
(not supplied) (Fig.41).

!

Fig.38

Fig.39

Fig.40

Fig.41

Summary of Contents for BANDSAW

Page 1: ...arnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference BANDSAW 245...

Page 2: ...1400 min 1 Throat Depth 245mm Blade Length 1790mm Blade Width 6 13mm Max Cutting Height 120mm Blade Speed 660 960 m min Table Size 300x330mm Weight tool only 33kgs 2 1 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NO FBT 245...

Page 3: ...12 Push Stick Holder 13 Blade Tracking Knob 14 Motor 15 Stand 16 Dust Extraction Outlet Large 17 Lower Wheel Locator 18 Bevel Angle Pointer 19 Saw Table 20 Rip Fence 21 Mitre Fence 22 Short Upper Sup...

Page 4: ...SPECIFICATIONS KNOW YOUR PRODUCT INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE CONTENTS WARRANTY Page 2 Page 2 Page 5 Page 5 Page 10 Page 13 Page 19 Page 21 Page 22 TABLE OF CONTENT...

Page 5: ...the voltage on the rating plate Note The supply of 230V and 240V on Full Boar tools are interchangeable for Australia and New Zealand The supply cord assessed as type Y attached by using AS NZS 60335...

Page 6: ...crease the risk of electric shock d Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entan...

Page 7: ...ustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally d Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and d...

Page 8: ...not touch moving parts with your fingers or hands Ensure that you have tightened the blade prior to starting the machine When finishing sawing wait until the saw blade has ceased moving prior to remov...

Page 9: ...posures vary depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks...

Page 10: ...les Fig 1 2 The long upper support 24 should have its lip on the high side facing up Before bolting the long upper support 24 ensure that it sits inside of the legs 26 Fig 2 3 Once aligned insert the...

Page 11: ...tage 9 Align the holes of each opposing member If the holes are misaligned and cannot be aligned by hand use of a soft hammer to tap the members together is recommended Bolts 28 and nuts 30 can be ins...

Page 12: ...1 Remove plastic wing nut on underside of the saw table 19 Fig 13 2 Lead the blade 5 through the slot in the saw table 19 Fig 14 Place the saw table 19 on the table guide so that the clamping screw fi...

Page 13: ...th your finger while using a ruler to measure the distance between the blade and the housing Fig 20 Note that this distance should be 7mm when no pressure is applied to the blade 2 Before adjusting th...

Page 14: ...position of the blade 5 4 If the blade 5 runs towards the front of the upper wheel 2 the blade tracking adjustment 13 must be turned clockwise direction 5 After adjusting the upper wheel 2 check the...

Page 15: ...d tighten the guide nut to lock into place Loosen guide bearings Fig 27 rear support bearing retaining nut Fig 28 with the supplied spanner 33 allowing them to slide freely Move the front guide bearin...

Page 16: ...have some movement to ensure optimal performance and durability Adjusting the Upper Blade Guide 4 Fig 36 The upper blade guide 4 should always be set as close as practical against the workpiece 1 Whi...

Page 17: ...the saw table slot from the saw tables 19 front edge For mitre cuts the mitre fence 21 turns to 60 in both directions 1 Loosen the knurled screw 2 Turn the mitre fence 31 until the arrow points to th...

Page 18: ...workpieces it is essential to use a push stick 31 Always keep the push stick 31 close at hand at the hook provided 12 Blade Selection Blade supplied with the bandsaw is designed for general purpose us...

Page 19: ...push stick 31 WARNING To prevent serious injury from accidental operation Turn the Power Switch of the bandsaw to its OFF position and unplug the bandsaw from its electrical outlet before performing...

Page 20: ...ble should not be disposed of with household waste but in an environmentally friendly way Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local council authority for recycling advice Recycling p...

Page 21: ...lme Victoria Australia 3175 Telephone 1800 069 486 1 x FBT 2450 Bandsaw 1 x Stand 1 x Rip Fence 1 x Blade 1 x Mitre Fence 1 x Push Stick 1 x Dust Extraction Outlet 1 x Bag Bolts Nuts Washers 2 x Hex K...

Page 22: ...o you under law The warranty covers manufacturer defects in materials workmanship and finish under normal use 1 YEAR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY Your product is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from the...

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