6
To move the fence, raise the clamp and
slide the fence to the desired location.
Lower the clamp in order to lock the fence
in position. ( Fig. 8).
Fig 8
WARNIGN:
Never use miter gauge
and rip fence at the same time. The blade
might bind in the workpiece. Operator
could be injured and/or workpiece could
be damaged.
5.3 Mains connection
Mains connection and any extension cords
used must comply with applicable
regulations.
The mains voltage must comply with the
information on the machine licence plate.
The mains connection must have a 10 A
surge-proof fuse.
Only use power cords marked H07RN-F
Connections and repairs to the electrical
equipment may only be carried out by
qualified electricians.
5.4 Dust connection
Before initial operation, the machine must
be connected to a dust extractor. The
suction should switch on automatically
when the bandsaw is switched on.
( Fig 9)
Fig 9
5.5 Starting operation
You can start the machine with the green
on button.
The machine lamp starts automatically
when the motor is turned on.
The red button on the main switch stops
the machine.
6. Machine operation
Correct working position:
In front of the machine standing in the
direction of cutting.
Workpiece handling:
Hands placed flat on the workpiece
outside the cutting area.
Feed the workpiece towards the saw
blade in the direction of the saw line, and
cut as required by turning to follow the
line drawn.
Push the workpiece steadily forward;
complete the cut as a single movement.
Do not draw the workpiece back, as this
could cause the sawblade to run off its
wheels.
Support long and wide workpieces with
helping roller stands.
Operating hints:
Work only with a sharp and flawless
sawblade.
Near the cutting area use a push stick to
feed.
Use a feeding template to safely guide
small and narrow workpieces.
Use a suitable wedge to prevent round
timber from turning under the pressure of
the cut
For the authorized use of the machine
observe the appendix A
“safe operation“
(on the last pages of this operating
manual)
A.1: Performing high cuts
A.2.: Performing diagonal cuts
A.3.: Tenon cutting
A.4.: Cutting of wedges
A.5.: Curved cuts
A.6.: Arc cuts
A.7.: Cutting with template
A.8.: Circular cutting
A8.1 Set up without workpiece
A8.2 Placing the workpiece
A8.3 Machining
7. Setup and adjustments
General note:
Setup and adjustment work may only be
carried out after the machine is
protected against accidental starting by
pulling the mains plug.
7.1 Changing the sawblade
The sawblade has to meet the technical
specification.
Choose a suitable sawblade, according to
the cutting operation and according to the
material to be cut.
For high rip cuts:
- use a wide sawblade (e.g. 10mm), coarse
teethed.
For narrow curved cuts:
- use a narrow sawblade (e.g. 3mm).
Check sawblade for flaws (cracks, broken
teeth, bending) before installation. Do not
use faulty sawblades.
The sawblade teeth must point in cutting
direction (down)
Always wear suitable gloves when
handling sawblades.
The sawblades may only be changed when
the mains plug is pulled!
7.2 Folding the saw blade
Hold the bandsaw blade in one hand. Let
it hang down vertically and hold it to the
floor with a foot. Turn your hand through
360° (a complete circle), as you move it
down towards the floor.
7.3 Blade tracking adjustment
Blade tracking shall never be performed
when the machine is running.
- Disconnect band saw from power
source.
- To check the blade tracking, rotate drive
wheel by hand in clockwise direction.
View blade through tracking window.
- Proper tracking is achieved when driver
and idler wheels are aligned. Tracking
knob on the back of the tool frame is used
to tilt upper wheel and align blade wheels.
- If blade rides away from cabinet, turn
knob clockwise. If blade rides toward
cabinet, turn knob counterclockwise.
- When blade is tracking properly, secure
position by tightening nut.
Refer to Fig10 and Fig 13.
7.4 Blade guide adjustment
Blade guide adjustment shall never be
performed when the machine is running.
Open the wheel cover.
Remove the sawblade cover from the
upper blade guide.
