7. MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Disconnect the bandsaw from the power source before servicing, changing accessories, or performing any other
maintenance.
7.1.
MAINTENANCE.
7.1.1. Keep all surfaces clean and free from rust, slag, chips and coolant build-up.
7.1.2. Do not use compressed air to clean bandsaw. Compressed air may force chips into the guide bearings and other critical areas of the saw.
7.1.3. Use a small paint brush or parts cleaning brush to remove metal particles.
7.1.4. Wipe saw down with a clean dry cloth and oil all unpainted surfaces with light machine oil.
7.1.5. Keep blade guides clean and free from metal chips.
7.1.6. Check guide bearings frequently to make sure they are properly adjusted and running freely.
7.2.
BLADE CLEANING BRUSH.
It is important that the blade cleaning brush be properly adjusted and kept in good working order. (The brush is built into the blade guard
attached to the right hand blade guide). Blade life will be shortened severely if the brush is allowed to go out of adjustment, becomes
worn or damaged. Replace the brush if it becomes worn or damaged.
WARNING! Do not attempt to to adjust the blade brush with the machine running. Adjust only when the machine is
disconnected from the power source.
6. LUBRICATION
6.1.
LUBRICATION.
6.1.1. The bearings on the blade guide assemblies and the blade wheels are permanently sealed and require no lubrication. Lubricate vice
lead screw as necessary.
6.1.2. Change the gearbox oil after the first 90 days of operation and thereafter every 6 months.
6.1.3. To change the gearbox oil first disconnect the machine from the power supply.
6.1.4. Place the saw arm in the horizontal position.
6.1.5. Remove the screws from the four corners of the gearbox cover and remove the gearbox cover and gasket.
6.1.6. Place an oil container under right hand lower corner of gearbox and then carefully raise saw arm fully to drain oil.
6.1.7. Lower saw arm, remove any remaining oil from gearbox with clean cloths and then refill with 0.3litres of SAE90 gear oil. Replace
cover and gasket.
WARNING! Before operating the bandsaw ensure that you read, understand and apply the safety instructions in Section 1.
NOTE: Before operating the machine certain checks and adjustments will need to be carried out as detailed in Section 4 ‘Set
Up and Adjustments’. It is very important that these instructions are followed carefully in order that the machine is set up
safely and correctly.
WARNINg! The machine is designed for light metal cutting work in engineering workshops, garages, metal fabricators, etc.
The SM35CE.V4
must not be used to cut any other materials (including wood). To do so will invalidate your insurance cover and
your warranty and may cause damage and/or personal injury.
WARNING! Never operate the saw unless all blade guards are installed
and working properly.
Note: The harder the material being cut, the slower the cutting speed should be.
The use of a cutting oil is recommended with the higher blade speeds.
5.1.
OPERATION.
5.1.1. Ensure that the saw is disconnected from the power supply.
5.1.2. Adjust the blade speed to suit the workpiece material (see Section 4.2).
5.1.3. Raise the saw arm to the vertical position.
5.1.4. Adjust the stock stop to the desired length.
5.1.5. Adjust the vice to the desired angle or set up at 90° to the bed as required.
5.1.6. Open vice, insert the workpiece and clamp it securely.
5.1.7. Adjust the two blade guides so that they are close to the workpiece but will
not foul it.
5.1.8. Adjust the rate of descent of the arm as described in Section 4.3 so that
it is creeping slowly down towards the workpiece. Shut off the hydraulic
cylinder when the blade gets close to the workpiece. Do not start cutting on a
sharp edge. File it off first.
DO NOT
turn on machine until workpiece is secured and blade has been
lowered to just above workpiece.
5.1.9. If using coolant, position the nozzle over the workpiece and turn on the
pump. Direct the flow to the cutting area.
5.1.10. Start the saw.
5.1.11. To bring the blade into contact with the workpiece open the valve on the hydraulic cylinder. If the blade jams, immediately switch off
the power. Refer to the ‘Troubleshooting’ section for common problems.
5.1.12. When the cut is completed switch off the coolant pump and disconnect the saw from the power supply, raise blade and remove
workpiece.
WARNING!
Never raise blade when machine is running .
WARNING! Wear gloves when handling sawn metal parts as the cutting process will have made them hot to touch and the
cut edges will be sharp.
5. OPERATION
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