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7in. Metal Cutting Bandsaw

Model CBS 7MC

0800

Part  Number  6460120

Operating & Maintenance

Instructions

Summary of Contents for 6460120

Page 1: ...7in Metal Cutting Bandsaw Model CBS 7MC 0800 Part Number 6460120 Operating Maintenance Instructions ...

Page 2: ...Copyright Clarke International All rights reserved August 2000 2 ...

Page 3: ...d with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it is intended The reason for return must be clearly stated This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights Contents General Safety Precautions 4 Additional Safety Precautions for Band Saws 5 Electrical Connections 6 Know your Band Saw 7 Unpacking and Installation 8 Overview 8 Preparation For Use 9 Tensioning the Blade 9 The Vice 10 Angl...

Page 4: ...ualified technician before operating ALWAYS make workshop childproof with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys ALWAYS keep children and visitors away All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area ALWAYS ensure that adequate lighting is available A minimum intensity of 300 lux should be provided Ensure that lighting is placed so that you will not be working...

Page 5: ...f material being cut ALWAYS keep your hands and fingers clear of the blade when sawing ALWAYS set the blade guide guard assembly as close as possible to the workpiece ALWAYS switch off the saw and make sure the blade has come to a complete stop before examining or removing the workpiece ALWAYS keep the saw properly adjusted paying particular attention to the blade tension and the blade guides ALWA...

Page 6: ...ED Connect BLUE coloured cord to plug terminal marked with a letter N or coloured BLACK IMPORTANT If this appliance is fitted with a plug which is moulded on to the electric cable i e non re wireable please note 1 The plug must be thrown away if it is cut from the electric cable There is a danger of electric shock if it is subsequently inserted into a socket outlet 2 Never use the plug without the...

Page 7: ...otor 4 ON OFF Switch 5 Blade Tension Adjuster 6 Blade Guides 7 Blade Speed Change Lever 8 Vice Handle 9 Vice Quick Release Nut 10 Coolant Tap 11 Coolant Tank 12 Frame Securing Latch 13 Work Stop Attachment Mounting 14 Moveable Guide Carrier 7 ...

Page 8: ...atch if necessary shown at 12 Fig 1 Grasp the Frame at the Blade Tension Adjuster Knob end and lift so that it pivots to the vertical position where it will remain Unpacking and Installation Unpack you bandsaw with assistance giving due consideration to its weight Check to ensure it is undamaged If damage has occurred during transit you should notify your Clarke dealer immediately Ensure the machi...

Page 9: ...clockwise to increase tension anticlockwise to decrease The knob is provided with a spring lock to ensure it does not move during use or whilst the bandsaw is being moved The blade needs to be tight enough to give a straight cut without allowing it to wander or slip but must not be too tight so that it is rigid there must be a certain degree of flexibility A few minutes using the machine will allo...

Page 10: ...Setting the Vice for Angle Cutting Slacken the nuts shown at A Fig 6 sufficiently for the vice to be pivoted to the desired angle as determined by the angle gauge C using the face of the large jaw as a datum face Ensure the two nuts at A are then fully tightened It may be necessary to slacken the nut at B also so that the small jaw may pivot to accommodate the workpiece If absolute accuracy is req...

Page 11: ... plug is disconnected from the mains supply work stop near to the bottom of the cut is preferred and retightening the vice jaws ready for the next cut Fig 8 G Setting the Cutting Speed A two speed gearbox provides for different types of material to be cut Use the chart below to determine the speed setting depending upon the material being cut F The Coolant Tank Fill the coolant tank with Clarke Cu...

Page 12: ... the mains supply and switch ON by pressing the GREEN button marked I shown in Fig 12 To switch OFF press the RED button marked O At this point turn ON the coolant the coolant tap is shown in Fig 1 and switch ON the coolant pump The rate of descent of the Frame determines the cutting rate and is therefore controlled by the knob B The cutting rate is dependant upon two main factors the type of mate...

Page 13: ...for a new blade to be RUN IN for a short period of time This is done by applying a lighter cutting pressure on the first few cuts made by the blade As a guide the Running In cutting pressure should be half the normal cutting pressure The cut will therefore take longer to complete B Converting for Vertical Cutting With the head in the vertical position the bandsaw may be used for notching slitting ...

Page 14: ...blade allowing it to be pulled from the pulleys and from between the guide bearings paying due care to the sharpness of the teeth 4 Carefully feed the new blade between the blade guide bearings as shown in Fig 17 and then over the bottom pulley Hold in position with one hand whilst stretching the blade upwards around the five rollers shown in Fig 17 and over the top pulley Hold in place whilst app...

Page 15: ... an eccentric shaft thereby enabling them to move laterally when the shaft is turned i e towards or away from the blade Clearance between the guide bearing and blade must be from 0 000in just touching to 0 001in MAXIMUM To adjust bearing clearance slacken the Hex socket head screw A and turn the bearing shaft using the nut on the end of the shaft so that the bearings just touch the blade When sati...

Page 16: ...ed that the Bandsaw is kept clean and free of filings swarf etc by cleaning with a brush paying particular attention to the Blade Guides Keeping the vice free from residue will ensure that the work sits square to the blade giving a more accurate cut Always clean and dry the machine at the end of a days work particularly when coolant has been used E Lubrication To ensure proper running of your mach...

Page 17: ...lubrication 4 Idler wheel needs lubrication Excessive Blade Breakage Permanent Blade Dulling Blade Cuts Crooked Blade Cuts Rough Unusual Wear on Side Back of Blade Teeth breaking from blade MotorOverheating Problem Possible Cause Remedy 1 Adjust to where blade just does not slip on wheel 2 Check Machinist Handbook 3 Clamp work securely 4 Adjust wheel alignment 5 Check Machinist Handbook for recomm...

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Page 19: ...M00101130 Mounting Plate M00101131 Circlip M00101132 Driving Wheel M00101133 Conical Head Screw M00101134 Chip Fence M00101135 Vert Cutting Table M00101135A Guide Block M00101136 Guide Block Support M00101137 Locking Screw M00101138 Spring Pin M00101138A Rubber Plate M00101138B Locking Plate M00101138C Pan Screw M00101138D Locking Clip M00101139 Tube M00101140 Hex Screw M00101141 Flat Washer M0010...

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Page 23: ... Sound Power Cutting capacity at 90O Level Whilst Cutting Please contact your nearest dealer or CLARKE International as follows PARTS SERVICE TEL 020 8988 7400 PARTS SERVICE FAX 020 8558 3622 or e mail as follows PARTS Parts clarkeinternational com SERVICE Service clarkeinternational com Parts Service contacts CLARKE CUTTING OIL Part No 1 Litres 3051059 5 Litres 3051061 Available from your Clarke ...

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