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OPERATION MANUAL

2.2 SPECIFIC SAFETY FOR BAND SAWS

DO NOT use this machine unless you have been instructed in its safe use and 

operation and have read and understood this manual

Safety glasses must be 

worn at all times in work 

areas

Long and loose hair must 

be contained.

Gloves must not be 

worn when using this 

machine.

Sturdy footwear must be 

worn at all times in work 

areas

Close fitting/protective 

clothing must be worn

Rings and jewelery must 

not be worn.

PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

P

  Ensure no slip/trip hazards are present in workspaces and walkways.

P

.  Check that all guards are in position.

P

  Ensure hydraulic damping mechanism functions.

P

  Check that the blade is in good condition.

P

.  Ensure that blade speed, blade tension and blade tracking are properly adjusted.

P

  Check coolant delivery system to allow for sufficient flow of coolant.

P

.  Locate and ensure you are familiar with the operation of the ON/OFF starter and E-Stop.

P

  Faulty equipment must not be used. Immediately report suspect machinery.

OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS

P

  Lift the head of unit up and lock it in the upward position.

P

  Set the angle of the vice, or check it to ensure its squareness.

P

  Clamp work piece firmly into the vice. Long material must be supported. 

P

  Adjust blade guards to cover unused portion of blade. 

P

  Ensure hands are away from the blade, and then turn the machine on. 

P

  Allow the upper head assembly to come down slowly until the teeth are cutting the material. 

P

  Keep hands away from the point of operation during cutting. 

P

  Turn off the machine and bring it to a complete standstill if the blade is to be lifted out of an  

 

uncompleted or jammed cut.

P

  Stop the machine and bring it to a complete standstill before removing scrap pieces from    

 

the vice area or making adjustments. 

P

  Stop the saw immediately if the blade develops a ‘click’. Report it to your teacher. 

P

  Ensure the cutting head is locked in the upward position before removing work piece.

AFTER OPERATION

P

  Switch off the saw and reset all guards to a fully closed position.

P

  Leave the machine in a safe, clean and tidy state.

DO NOT

  Pushing down on the cutting head while it is cutting 

  Leaving the machine running unattended

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Страница 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL Edition No BS 5S 1 Date of Issue 10 2020 Model BS 5S Order Code B003 SWIVEL HEAD METAL BAND SAW ...

Страница 2: ...W MACHINE BS 5S MODEL NO SERIAL NO DATE OF MANF Distributed by www machineryhouse co nz MACHINE DETAILS NOTE This manual is only for your reference Owing to the continuous improvement of the Hafco Metalmaster machine changes may be made at any time without obligation or notice Please ensure the local voltage is the same as listed on the specification plate before operating this electric machine ...

Страница 3: ... 2 Full Load Current 10 4 SETUP 4 1 Unpacking 11 4 2 Clean Up 11 4 3 Site Preparation 11 4 4 Lifting Instructions 11 4 5 Assembly 12 4 6 Test Run 12 5 OPERATION 5 1 Operation Overview 13 5 2 Setting The Cutting Angle 14 5 3 Vertical Operation 14 5 4 Changing The Blade 15 5 5 Blade Selection 15 5 6 Selecting Speeds 17 5 7 Optional Accessories 18 6 MAINTENANCE 6 1 Schedule 19 6 2 Blade Guide Adjustm...

Страница 4: ...king Height mm 680 Cutting Head Beam Type Manual Cutting Head Down Feed Control Fixed Spring Type Vice Clamping Fixture Manual Blade Steps Speeds m mm 10 29 50 Blade Size L x W x T mm 1727 x 12 7 x 0 65 Motor Power kW hp 0 375 0 5 Voltage Amperage V amp 240 10 Dimensions L x W x H mm 995 x 420 x 1162 Weight kg 65 1 2 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED 1 x Adjustable length stop for repetition cutting 1 x Vertic...

Страница 5: ...Handle C Motor K Rear Material Support D Auto Off Tab L Blade Guide Bearing Assemblies E ON OFF Switch M Movable Guide Bearing Support Clamp F Horizontal Stop N Blade Tension Knob G Stand O Bow Saw Lifting Handle H Length Stop P Tilting Tracking Mechanism A B C E G J L K N M O H F I P D ...

Страница 6: ...ective equipment The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage from negligence improper training machine modifications or misuse WARNING 2 1 GENERAL METALWORKING MACHINE SAFETY Always wear safety glasses or goggles Wear appropriate safety footwear Wear respiratory protection where required Gloves should never be worn while operating the machine and only worn when handling ...

Страница 7: ...ne to do the job safely Obtain first aid immediately for all injuries Understand that the health and fire hazards can vary from material to material Make sure all appropriate precautions are taken Clean machines and the surrounding area when the operation is finished Use proper lock out procedures when servicing or cleaning the machines or power tools DO NOT Do not distract an operator Horseplay c...

Страница 8: ... etc Biological contamination and waste Soft tissue injuries for example to the hands arms shoulders back or neck resulting from repetitive motion awkward posture extended lifting and pressure grip Other Hazards Slips and falls from and around machinery during maintenance Unstable equipment that is not secured against falling over Safe access to from machines access egress Fire or explosion Pressu...

Страница 9: ...eport suspect machinery OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECKS P Lift the head of unit up and lock it in the upward position P Set the angle of the vice or check it to ensure its squareness P Clamp work piece firmly into the vice Long material must be supported P Adjust blade guards to cover unused portion of blade P Ensure hands are away from the blade and then turn the machine on P Allow the upper head assem...

Страница 10: ...specially true if connected to an undersized circuit or a long extension lead To reduce the risk of these hazards avoid overloading the machine during operation and make sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that meets the requirements 3 2 FULL LOAD CURRENT RATING Place the machine near an existing power source Make sure all power cords are protected from traffic material handling moistur...

Страница 11: ... metal should they come in contact Always follow the manufacturer s instructions when using any type of cleaning product 4 2 CLEAN UP 4 3 SITE PREPARATION When selecting the site for the machine consider the largest size of workpiece that will be processed through the machine and provide enough space around the machine for operat ing the machine safely Consideration should be given to the installa...

Страница 12: ...4 2 3 Check to see if band saw is relatively level then tighten all bolts and nuts 4 Install the length stop shaft into side of band saw then lock it in place by using a Hex key to tightening the set screw Fig 4 3 Fig 4 1 4 6 TEST RUN Once assembly is complete test run the machine to ensure it is properly connected to the power and that the guards and safety components are functioning properly If ...

Страница 13: ...intended to be an instructional guide A typical operation consists of the following 1 Select the work piece to be cut making sure that the material is suitable to be cut 2 Raise the head and swivel the head lock into place Fig 5 1 Place the work piece in the vise and close the vice jaws to with in 1mm or 2 mm 3 Lower the head and measure the length from the blade to be cut and then tighten the vis...

Страница 14: ...NOTE Please note that the scale Fig 5 4 is for reference only and if the angle is required to be very accurate then the angle should be checked with a protractor after the cut 5 3 VERTICAL OPERATION The Model BS 5S can easily be set up for vertical cutting operations to make cuts that are not a straight cut through the entire workpiece such as curves or pattern cuts To assemble the band saw for ve...

Страница 15: ... the top wheel with the other hand keeping the blade between the blade guide bearings NOTE It is sometimes possible to flip blade inside out in which case the blade will be installed in wrong direction Check to make sure the blade teeth are facing toward the workpiece 6 Once the blade is around both wheels adjust the position of the blade so the back of the blade is against shoulder of wheels 7 Ti...

Страница 16: ...0 8 5 8 51 80 6 4 6 81 120 4 3 4 121 200 3 1 3 Over 200 2 or 1 25 1 4 2 or 0 8 1 3 Wall Thickness mm Outside diameter of tube or maximum profile section length mm 20 40 60 80 100 120 150 200 300 500 600 700 800 2 14 14 14 14 14 14 10 14 10 14 8 12 8 12 6 10 5 8 5 8 3 14 14 10 14 10 14 10 14 10 14 8 12 8 12 6 10 6 10 5 8 5 8 5 8 4 14 14 10 14 10 14 8 12 8 12 6 10 6 10 5 8 5 8 4 6 4 6 4 6 5 14 10 14...

Страница 17: ...sition the belt in the desired pulley alignment 5 Release the motor and let the motor weight tension the belt 6 Position the V belt tension hex screw back against the frame of the band saw Gearbox Pulleys Motor Pulleys Fig 5 9 Fig 5 10 Fig 5 11 Material m mm Feed Motion per tooth mm Material m mm Feed Motion per tooth mm C10 C15 ST34 ST37 Steel up to 500N mm 30 50 0 03 0 06 Aluminium and Alloy Alu...

Страница 18: ...l Band Saw Blade 6TPI Carbon Blade 1727 x 12 7 x 0 65mm B207 Metal Band Saw Blade 14TPI Carbon Blade 1727 x 12 7 x 0 65mm B208 Metal Band Saw Blade 18TPI Carbon Blade 1727 x 12 7 x 0 65mm P235 Coolant Pump Tank 240 volt 1 8HP Pump and 10 Litre Plastic Tank S090A Synthetic Metal Cutting Fluid 1 Litre S090 Synthetic Metal Cutting Fluid 5 Litre S091 Synthetic Metal Cutting Fluid 20 Litre L8123 RC 290...

Страница 19: ... before the machine leaves the factory but made need to be adjusted due to movement while shipping or general wear and tear after long operation Fig 6 1 Support Roller To adjust the support roller Fig 6 1 1 DISCONNECT THE BAND SAW FROM THE POWER SUPPLY 2 Make sure that the blade is correctly tensioned 3 Raise and lock the bow saw for easy access Slide the blade guides as close as possible together...

Страница 20: ... not turn 4 Adjust the other ball bearing guide 5 Repeat steps 1 4 on the other set of ball bearing guides on the opposite side of the saw bow Fig 6 3 Lock Nut SAW BLADE DOES NOT CUT SQUARE Check to see if the saw blade is cutting square If the blade is not cutting square as per the example Fig 6 5 1 Replace with a new blade and check for squareness The workpiece should be as per Fig 6 6 2 Inspect...

Страница 21: ... feed rate 2 The blade T P I is too great for the material 1 Reduce the feed rate 2 Check for the correct blade Blades Breaking 1 Blade is not tension correctly 2 Loose work piece 3 The feed or cutting speed is wrong 4 Incorrect blade selection 5 The blade is too thick or low quality 1 Check the blade tension 2 Re clamp the work piece tighter or use a jig 3 Adjust the feed rate and the speed 4 Ref...

Страница 22: ...TE SOME INDIVIDUAL PARTS MAY ONLY BE AVAILABLE AS AN ASSEMBLY 1 Have your machines model number serial number date of manufacture on hand these can be found on the specification plate mounted on the machine 2 A scanned copy of your parts list diagram with required spare part s identified 3 Go to www machineryhouse com au contactus and fill out the inquiry form attaching a copy of scanned parts lis...

Страница 23: ...23 OPERATION MANUAL BS 5S PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Страница 24: ...1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 15 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 13 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 96 101 103 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 SCREW BLADE COVER C RING BEARING GUIDE PIVOT BEARING SHAFT PIN BLADE SEAT BLADE GUIDE BRACKET R BRACKET LOCK R WASHER SCREW BEARING 608 HEX NUT DRIVE BLADE WHEEL BE...

Страница 25: ...n the off position before re connecting 14 Use correct amperage extension cords Undersized extension cords overheat and lose power Replace extension cords if they become damaged 15 Keep machine well maintained Keep blades sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions when lubricating and changing accessories 16 Keep machine well guarded Make sure guards on machine are in plac...

Страница 26: ...s 8 Understand the machines controls Make sure you understand the use and operation of all controls 9 Power outage In the event of a power failure during use of the bandsaw turn off all switches to avoid possible sudden start up once power is restored 10 Work area hazards Keep the area around the bandsaw clean from oil tools chips Pay attention to other persons in the area and know what is going o...

Страница 27: ...GH Risk Control Strategies Recommended for Purchase Buyer User Secure support Long heavy material Eliminate avoid loose clothing Long hair etc Wear gloves when changing blades Check blade tracking before starting Blade guide system should be adjusted to suit material width MEDIUM Wear safety glasses Isolate power to machine prior to changing belts or maintenance Stand clear of machine when in oper...

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