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1.Disconnect from the mains supply.
2.Raise the saw bow into a vertical position.
3.Open the blade guard by sliding up and removing the removable cover (Fig.8
page 21).
4.Remove the two thumbscrews on the blade guard (Fig.9 page 21) (Fig.10 page 21).
5.Take the tension off the blade by turning the Blade tensioning knob anti-clockwise.
6.Remove the wire brush and the upper blade guard (Fig.10, page 21 A & B).
7.Ease the blade from the lower pulley first and then from the top pulley, carefully re-
move it from the blade guide bearings.
8.Fit the new blade through the blade guide bearings first, then ease it onto the lower
pulley then onto the top pulley.
9.Use both hands to work the blade onto both pulleys.
10.Put a small amount of tension on the blade (see tensioning the blade).
11.Once done reattach the blade guards etc.
12.The blade will need to be fully tensioned see below on how to do this.
Caution:
Before carrying out any maintenance always disconnect the
bandsaw from the mains supply.
Note:
The bandsaw was designed to use a 2362 x 0.9 x 19mm size blade,
always use this size blade.
Caution:
We strongly advise wearing gloves for protection when changing
blades, blades are sharp and dangerous and can cause personal injury.
CHANGING THE BLADE
Danger / Caution:
Blades are sharp use extra care when removing, in-
stalling or handling.
Caution:
DO NOT
over tension the blade as this will warp and stretch the
blade.
TENSIONING THE BLADE
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS….cont
Note:
We recommend the use of water soluble coolant, this will prolong
the blade life and make the cut more efficient.
USING THE COOLANT PUMP
1.Slide the coolant tank out from the rear of the
bandsaw (Fig.3).
2.Make sure the filter is fitted and fill with fresh cool-
ant.
3.Slide the coolant tank back onto the bandsaw
panel, making sure that the coolant hose is situated
over the filter.
4.Open the coolant tap (Page 11, ref. 28).
5.Turn the coolant switch on the control panel to on
(I).
6.The coolant will start to pump once the start but-
ton is pressed and the saw starts to run.
Fig.3
1.Disconnect from the mains supply.
2.Loosen the knob (Fig.5,A), so that the left
adjustable guide bracket (Fig.5,B) can be
moved closer to your material.
3.Loosen the bolt (Fig.5,D) and slide the right
adjustable guide bracket (Fig.5,C) closer to
your material.
4.Once adjusted re-tighten the knob (A) and
bolt (D).
A
B
C
D
Fig.5
ADJUSTING THE BLADE GUIDES
Using the vice:
1. Select the desired angle you wish to cut at and adjust the vice accordingly.
2. Ensure the bolts (Fig.13,A) are tight.
3. loosen the movable vice jaw cap head bolt (Fig.17,D) and lever lock (Fig.17,E).
4. Place the material to be cut between the two vices and slide the moveable vice
up against the material.
5. Fully tighten the cap head bolt and lever lock.
6. Use the vice hand-wheel (Fig.17,F) to secure the movable vice jaw tight against
the material.
7. The material is now secure and ready to be cut.