BS305/BS340 14
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Maintenance and Service
Be aware
that the machine should always have
the on/off switch set to the off position and be
unplugged from any outlet before any
inspection, adjustments, maintenance or
cleaning is performed.
–
Before each use
inspect the general condition
of the machine. Check for loose screws,
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
cracked or broken parts, damaged electrical
wiring, or any other condition that may affect its
safe operation. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before
further use.
–
Each day
remove all sawdust and debris from
the router table with a soft brush, cloth or
vacuum. Also lubricate all moving parts with a
premium lightweight machine oil.
Do not use
solvents or caustic agents to clean the band
saw.
Changing the Cutting Speed
– Open the lower cover.
– Slacken the drive belt by turning the knob
clockwise.
– Put the drive belt on the correct drive wheels
as required.
– Now tighten the drive belt knob.
– Now check the belt is tensioned correctly, do this
by pulling the belt half way between the pulleys
and it should approx. 10mm.
– If it needs adjusting loosen the motor locking
bolt and turn the motor anti-clockwise to loosen
the belt and clockwise to tighten the belt.
– When the correct tension is achieved tighten the
motor locking bolt.
Changing the Blade
– Remove the guide rail from the table.
– Open the upper and lower covers.
– Set the upper blade guide to its lowest position.
– Loosen the saw blade tension knob until the
blade has slackened so that the blade can be
removed.
– Remove the blade and clean both top and
bottom pulleys before installing the new blade.
– Tighten the saw blade tension knob, and replace
the guide rail and close the top and bottom
covers.
