User Manual

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ENGLISH
1. Parts Identification....................15
2. Please Read First!.....................16
3. Initial Operation.........................16
4. Safety .........................................16
4.1 Specified conditions of use .........16
4.2 General Safety Instructions.........16
4.3 Symbols on the machine.............18
4.4 Safety devices.............................18
5. Transport ...................................18
6. Machine details .........................18
6.1 Aligning the saw table .................19
6.2 Mounting .....................................20
6.3 Installing the Saw Table..............20
6.4 Tensioning the Band Saw Blade ...20
6.5 Fence guide extrusion
installation ...................................20
6.6 Rip fence installation...................20
6.7 Dust collector connection............20
6.8 Changing the Band Saw Blade ...20
6.9 Mains connection ........................21
7. Operation ...................................21
7.1 Adjusting the Upper
Blade Guide ................................22
7.2 Sawing ........................................22
8. Care and Maintenance..............22
8.1 Band saw blade alignment..........23
8.2 Upper blade guide alignment ......23
8.3 Aligning the Lower Blade Guide ....23
8.4 Replacing the Band Saw Tyre.....24
8.5 Replacing the Table Insert ..........24
8.6 Saw Cleaning..............................24
8.7 Saw storage ................................24
9. Tips and Tricks..........................24
10. Available Accessories ..............24
11. Repairs.......................................24
12. Environmetal Protection...........24
13. Trouble shooting.......................24
14. Technical specifications...........25
14.1 Available Band Saw Blades ........26
These operating instructions have been
written to make it easier for you, the
user, to learn how to operate this
machine and to do so safely. These
instructions should be used as follows:
− Read instructions before use. Pay
special attention to the safety infor
-
mation.
− These instructions are intended for
persons with basic technical knowl
-
edge regarding the operation of a
device like the one described
herein. If you have no experience
whatsoever, you are strongly
advised to seek competent advise
and guidance from an experienced
person before operating this
machine.
− Keep all documents supplied with
this machine for future reference.
Retain your proof of purchase in
case of a future warranty claim.
− If you lend or sell this machine be
sure to have these instructions go
with it.
− The equipment manufacturer is not
liable for any damage resulting from
neglect of these operating instruc
-
tions.
Information in this manual is denoted as
follows:
Danger!
Risk of personal injury or
environmental damage.
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of personal injury
by electric shock.
Drawing-in/trapping haz-
ard!
Risk of personal injury
by body parts or clothing
being drawn into the
rotating saw blade.
Caution!
Risk of material damage.
Note:
Additional information.
− At times numbers are used in illus-
trations (1, 2, 3, ...). These numbers
− indicate component parts;
− are consecutively numbered;
− correspond with the number(s) in
brackets (1), (2), (3) ... in the
neighbouring text.
− Numbered steps must be carried out
in sequence.
− Instructions which can be carried
out in any sequence are marked
with a bullet (•).
− Listings are indicated by an En Dash
(–).
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Danger!
Start the saw only after the following
preparations have been completed:
− saw is mounted;
− saw table is installed and aligned;
− the V-belt tension checked;
− safety devices have been
checked.
− Connect the saw to the mains
supply only after all of the above
preparations are completed! Oth
-
erwise there is a risk of an unin-
tentional starting of the saw,
which can cause severe personal
injury.
4.1 Specified conditions of
use
This machine is intended for indoor use
in dry rooms only. Any outdoor use is not
permitted!
The machine is suitable for cutting wood,
wood-derived materials and plastics.
Do not cut round stock transverse to its
longitudinal axis without suitable jigs or
fixtures. The rotating saw blade could
turn the work piece.
When sawing thin stock layed on edge,
a suitable guide must be used for firm
support.
Any other use is not as specified. The
manufacturer is not liable for any dam-
age caused by unspecified use.
Modification of the machine or use of
parts not approved by the equipment
manufacturer can cause unforeseeable
damage!
4.2 General Safety Instruc-
tions
• When using this machine observe
the following safety instructions, to
minimize the risk of personal injury
or material damage.
• Please also observe the special
safety instructions in the respective
sections.
• Where applicable, follow the legal
directives or regulations for the pre
-
vention of accidents pertaining to
the use of band saws.
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General hazards!
• Keep your work area tidy – a messy
work area invites accidents.
• Be alert. Know what you are doing.
Set out to work with reason. Do not
operate device while under the influ
-
ence of drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion.
• Consider environmental conditions.
keep work area well lighted.
• Prevent adverse body positions.
Ensure firm footing and keep your
balance at all times.
• Use suitable workpiece supports
when cutting long stock.
Table of Contents
2. Please Read First!
3. Initial Operation
4. Safety