MachineryHouse BS-5V, Instruction Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
MAINTENANCE
1. DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY: Be careful before every cleaning or maintenance operation,
to ensure that the electric supply socket is removed.
2. Keep the cutting machine free from residue by means of a vacuum cleaner. Be sure to
include the blade guides. Keep the band saw in good condition: If it is not to be used for a
long time, put the tool away in its original packing in a damp-free place. In this case it is
advisable to slacken the blade so as not to keep it under tension unnecessarily.
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING ANGLE
The band saw can cut an angle varying from 0° to 60°.
Slacken the locking handle (L of Fig. H) and Turn the
Bow-Saw until the scale (M ig. H) is set to the desired
angle. then tighten the locking handle.
L
M
Fig. H
Fig. I
OPERATION
To start the machine push in the ON switch (Fig. I) (I)
Then press and hold the trigger (N of Fig J) to start
cutting.
N
Fig. J
ADJUSTING THE BLADE GUIDE
Disconect the machine from the power supply
Your cutting machine is provided with a sliding guide (O
of Fig. K) with built-in protection, which guides and gives
rigidity to the part of the blade necessary to make the cut,
To do this, simply slacken the locking handle (P of Fig. K)
and slide the blade guide so as to bring it closer or further
from the piece that is to be cut.
P
Fig. K
O
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