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4.4. 

  

Fit the microswitch Refer to the numbers in fig.10

4.4.1. 

  

Slide the cover off the microswitch and fit the connectors, they can go either way round.

4.4.2.   

slide the cover back over the microswitch and bolt it to the bracket.

4.5. 

  

Fit the motor and driven pulleys and drive belt Refer to fig.11

4.5.1. 

  

Fit the motor pulley making sure the key is in place, tighten the grub screw when the pulley is flush with the end of shaft.

4.5.2. 

  

Fit the driven pulley making sure the grub screw lines up with the flat on the shaft. 

4.5.3.   

make sure both pulleys are the same distance from the belt guard and that the top faces of both pulleys are level, see white arrows  

 

in fig.11. Tighten the grub screw.

4.5.4. 

  

Fit the drive belt and adjust motor position (using screw and locknut) to tension the belt, see fig.8.

4.6. 

  

fit stock stop

4.6.1.   

Fit the stock stop rod (21) into the base and secure with the grub screw. Fit the stock stop (19) and secure with screw (20), see    

 

fig.12. 

4.7. 

  

fit the switch box

 

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4.7.1. 

  

Fit the switch box using the screws provided, see fig.13.

5.  set up

5.1. 

  

adjust the abutment screw

 (53) so that with the body frame down the blade cutting edge is below the surface of the base, but the  

 

body frame is clear of the base. Tighten the lock nut (122), see fig.14.

5.2. 

  

adjust switch cut off tip

 (76) to ensure that ‘Off’ switch is actuated when or just before body frame contacts the abutment screw  

 

(53). Tighten the screw which secures the switch cut off, see fig.15. 

5.3.    

adjust the blade speed

5.3.1. 

  

Adjust blade speed to suit the metal to be cut. The recommended pulley selections are shown in fig.16.

5.3.2.   

disconnect the saw from the power supply and open the pulley cover. 

5.3.3. 

  

Loosen the tension screw (98) on the motor plate, see fig.8, to slacken the belt. Move the belt to the required pulley grooves 

 

(see fig.16). Tension the belt by tightening screw (98). Close the cover.

5.4. 

  

blade selection

5.4.1. 

  

The chart in fig.16 shows the recommended set up for various metals and cut lengths. Blades are available from your Sealey  

 

 

stockist in four tooth pitches: 6, 10, 14 and 24tpi (see parts list).

fig.11

fig.10

fig.13

fig.12

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M5.V3     Issue:7(H, F)13/02/18

Summary of Contents for Quality MACHINERY SM5.V3

Page 1: ...nnect the BLUE neutral wire to the neutral terminal N Ensure that the cable outer sheath extends inside the cable restraint and that the restraint is tight Sealey recommend that repairs are carried out by a qualified electrician 1 1 5 If an extension reel is used it should be fully unwound before connection A reel with an RCD fitted is preferred since any appliance plugged into it will be protecte...

Page 2: ...he blade through the workpiece 8 8 Do not use this bandsaw for anything other than its intended purpose This bandsaw is designed for light metal cutting work in engineering workshops garages metal fabricators etc WARNING The SM5 V3 bandsaw must not be used to cut non metallic materials including wood 8 8 Do not wear loose or ill fitting clothing Remove ties watches rings and other jewellery Tie up...

Page 3: ...The saw should now be stable 4 2 11 Fit the handle to the opposite end to the wheel bracket see fig 6 Insert split pins into the ends of the handle and open them up to prevent it from falling out 4 2 12 Fit the wheels with the face indicated in fig 7 against the wheel bracket Secure with split pins in the end of the axle and behind the bracket each side 4 3 Fit Belt Guard 4 3 1 Remove the two scre...

Page 4: ...ERTAKEN BY A FULLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN 4 7 1 Fit the switch box using the screws provided see fig 13 5 set up 5 1 Adjust the abutment screw 53 so that with the body frame down the blade cutting edge is below the surface of the base but the body frame is clear of the base Tighten the lock nut 122 see fig 14 5 2 Adjust switch cut off tip 76 to ensure that Off switch is actuated when or just before...

Page 5: ... moveable vice plate bolt 36 and wind plate up to fixed plate so that plates are fully touching Tighten bolt 36 to maintain moveable plate parallel to fixed plate 6 1 7 Open vice insert the workpiece and clamp it securely 6 1 8 Adjust the two blade guides by slackening the clamp screws 56 66 so that they are close to the workpiece but will not foul it 6 1 9 Gently lower the arm until the blade is ...

Page 6: ...blade guide see white arrows in fig 12 remove blade guard 69 and replace with table 55 and its support 56 Loosen the lower blade guide nut and washer sufficiently to allow the slotted end of the support to pass between the washer and body frame and then retighten the nut Retain table by replacing screws 68 see fig 19 6 2 5 Adjust the upper blade guide so that no more blade is exposed than is requi...

Page 7: ...he midway point between the two pulleys 7 2 9 Replace the lower blade guard 69 see fig 21 and move the upper blade guide back into its position over the blade 7 2 10 Close the blade protection safety cover and secure it with the plastic headed thumb screw 7 2 11 Reconnect the saw to the power source and run it for two to three minutes to seat the blade 7 2 12 Disconnect the saw from the mains Open...

Page 8: ...f applies pressure to the cutting blade and therefore to the workpiece An adjustable spring is attached to the arm and as the spring pressure is increased the cutting pressure is decreased 7 6 2 If the saw is making crooked or rough cuts or overheating is occurring it may be necessary to decrease the feed pressure by turning the chromed adjusting rod in a clockwise direction as shown in fig 25 7 6...

Page 9: ... too coarse 5 Incorrect blade tension 6 Blade is in contact with workpiece before saw is started 7 Blade is rubbing on the wheel flange 8 Blade guides are misaligned 9 Blade is too thick 10 Bad weld on blade 1 Blade tpi is too high 2 Incorrect speed too fast 3 Inadequate feed pressure 4 Hard spots or scale on the workpiece 5 Blade is twisting 6 Insufficient blade tension 7 Blade is slipping 1 Blad...

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