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WARNING! Before operating the bandsaw ensure that you read, understand and apply the safety instructions in Section 1.
NOTE: Before operating the bandsaw certain checks and adjustments will need to be carried out. It is very important that
these instructions are followed carefully in order that the saw is set up safely and correctly.
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WARNING!
The bandsaw is designed for the horizontal and vertical cutting of light
metal
in engineering workshops, garages, metal
fabricators, etc. The SM6582 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.
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.
4.1.
Horizontal Cutting
4.1.1. Ensure that the saw is disconnected from the power supply.
4.1.2. Adjust the blade speed to suit the workpiece material (see para.3.3).
4.1.3. Raise the body frame (81) as far as possible and lock in position with support plate (18).
4.1.4. Adjust the stock stop to the desired length.
4.1.5. Raise handle of quick grip vice (114) to unlock and slide back vice jaw (115). Insert workpiece against fixed jaw. Slide vice jaw (115) up to
workpiece and firmly press down vice handle to clamp it securely.
4.1.6. If an angled cut is required slacken lever screw (6). Rotate mitre plate (7) and body frame (81) to angle required and tighten lever screw (6).
4.1.7. Adjust the two blade guides, by slackening the clamp screws (56 & 66), so that they are close to the workpiece but will not foul it.
4.1.8. Gently lower the body frame until the blade is just above the workpiece. Connect the saw to the power supply and start the saw.
DO NOT
turn on bandsaw until workpiece is secured and blade has been lowered to just above workpiece.
4.1.9. Bring the blade into contact with the workpiece and then release the body frame. If the blade jams and the saw does not automatically
shut off, immediately disconnect it from the power supply. Refer to the Troubleshooting section for common problems.
4.1.10. When sawing is completed disconnect from the power supply, raise blade and remove workpiece.
Never raise blade when bandsaw is running and never run bandsaw when blade is raised, unless it has been prepared for vertical cutting.
4.2.
Vertical Cutting
4.2.1. Ensure that the saw is disconnected from the power supply.
4.2.2. Adjust the blade speed to suit the workpiece material (see para.3.3).
4.2.3. Raise the saw arm to the vertical position and lock with support plate (18).
4.2.4. Remove the two screws (68) from the end face of the lower blade guide, remove blade guard (26) and replace with table (55). Retain
table by replacing screws (68).
4.2.5. Adjust upper and lower blade guides so that no more blade is exposed than is required to cut the workpiece.
4.2.6. When cutting keep hands well clear of the blade and always use a push stick for small workpieces.
4.2.7. When cutting is complete
immediately
switch off saw.
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WARNING! Refit blade guard (26) before using saw for horizontal cutting.
Note:
The SM6582 bandsaw
MUST NOT
be used for cutting wood. To do so will invalidate your insurance
cover and warranty and may cause damage and/or personal injury.
4. OPERATION
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WARNING! BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER SUPPLY.
5.1.
Blade tension
5.1.1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power supply and then remove blade cover.
5.1.2. Adjust the blade tension with knob (fig.1.A) so that light thumb pressure on the blade midway between the
blade wheels produces a deflection of approximately 1mm.
Do not overtighten.
5.1.3. Replace blade cover, reconnect to power source and run for two to three minutes to seat the blade.
5.1.4. Disconnect saw from the power source, remove blade cover and recheck tension. Replace blade cover.
5.2.
Blade guide bearing adjustment
Correct guide bearing (fig.2.B) adjustment is important so that the blade runs smoothly and evenly without
twisting or snagging. Each of the outer guide bearings is mounted to an adjustable eccentric bush.
5.2.1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power supply.
5.2.2. Loosen the bearing pivot (62) lock nut (70) while holding the pivot, immediately above the bearing, with
an open ended spanner.
5.2.3. Turn the pivot to adjust the bearing. The bearing should barely touch the blade (0.001 clearance).
Tighten the lock nut when satisfied with the bearing adjustment. Adjust both outer guide bearings.
5.2.4. When satisfied that the adjustment is accurate, carefully turn the blade wheels by hand to see if the
blade snags or rubs at any point. Readjust bearing(s) if necessary.
5.3.
Blade guide adjustment
5.3.1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power supply.
5.3.2. Loosen hex bolt (fig.3.E) and pivot blade adjustment bracket (fig.3.F)
until blade is perpendicular to vice bed (49). Retighten hex. bolt.
5.4.
Replacing the saw blade
We recommend you keep a small supply of commonly used saw
blades to hand. Change saw blades frequently for best results. Ensure
you choose a blade with a pitch suitable for workpiece to be cut (see cutting chart, Section 3).
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WARNING! Take care when handling saw blades, blade teeth are very sharp.
5. ADJUSTMENTS
A
B
fig. 1
fig. 2
SM6582 - 0016 - (1) - 170800
fig. 3
E
F
