© 1000 305mm (12”) Portable Bandsaw Model CBS12WV Part Number 6460030 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
© Copyright Clarke International. October, 2000.
Specifications Model No. ..................................................................................... CBS12WV Part No. .......................................................................................... 6460030 Motor ............................................................................................. 230V 50Hz 1Ph Power Rating ................................................................................. 550 Watts Motor Speed ......................................................
Thank you for purchasing this Clarke 12 inch Bandsaw. This machine is designed to rip and cross cut wood exclusively and for DIY, and hobby use ONLY. Before attempting to operate this machine, please read this instruction manual thoroughly and follow all directions carefully. This is for your own safety and that of others around you, and to help you achieve long and trouble free service from your bandsaw. Guarantee This product is guaranteed against faults in manufacture for 12 months from purchase date.
Electrical Connections WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green & Yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral Brown - Live As the colours of the flexible cord of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying terminals in your plug proceed as follows: • Connect GREEN & YELLOW coloured cord to plug terminal marked with a letter E or Earth symbol “ ” or coloured GREEN or GREEN & YELLOW.
Fig. (1) Main Components 8 1 2 9 3 10 6 5 7 4 12 11 Front Cover 7 Table Insert 2 Front Cover Securing Knob (x4) 8 Blade Tensioning Screw 3 Rip Fence/ Mitre Gauge 9 Blade Guard 4 Table Set Screw 10 Upper Blade Guide 5 Control Panel (ON/OFF) 11 Dust Extraction Port Speed Control Knob 12 Feet 1 6 (1) Attach the Feet (Ref: fig 1) 1. Unscrew the fours securing knobs (2) and remove the front cover. (see WARNING above) 2.
Fig. (2) Cover Removed 18 17 14 15 18 13 16 13 Foot Securing screw (x4) 16 Drive Wheel 14 Control Panel (On/Off/Speed) 17 Lower Blade Guide 15 Microswitch 18 Motor Cover Securing Screws Fig.
(3) Attach the Bandsaw to a Workbench Fix the bandsaw to a suitable Workbench using screws or bolts (not supplied), through the holes in the feet with washers under the screw heads. Do not overtighten the securing screws. Adjustments IMPORTANT: To achieve the best performance and maintain the maximum level of safety, certain adjustments must be made, BEFORE use. WARNING! The machine MUST be disconnected from the mains supply before any adjustments are made. (a) Table Adjustment (Ref: Fig.
1. Remove the table by fully unscrewing the two securing knobs, then slacken off all upper and lower blade guides as described under ‘Blade Guide Adjustments’ on page 10. 2. Correctly tension the blade as described under ‘Blade Tension’ on page 8. 3. Remove the front cover in order to gain access to the blade and wheels. WARNING! Disconnect the bandsaw from the mains supply before removing the front cover. 4. Carefully turn the driving wheel (16, Fig.
(d) Blade Guide Adjustments (Ref: fig 5) NOTE: These adjustment are carried out at the factory. It is not therefore necessary to check or make readjustments before using for the first time. These adjustments MUST be carried out periodically or whenever replacing a saw blade or whenever blade tracking adjustment is carried out. The lower guide is located beneath the table as shown at 17, Fig.2; The upper guide is within the blade guard assembly shown at 18, Fig.2.
OPERATION WARNING! Make sure the bandsaw is correctly assembled and adjusted before use. Read and follow all safety instructions (see page 3) • The blade supplied with the saw is suitable for general purpose cutting of hard and soft woods . It is not suitable for cutting metals (See restrictions of use, page 3). The speed of the bandsaw can be adjusted to suit the material by using the control knob below the on/off switch. Use slower speeds for harder materials.
IMPORTANT: Before plugging in to the mains supply, the blade guard MUST be adjusted so that a minimum amount of blade is visible when cutting takes place. This is achieved as follows: Offer the workpiece up to the blade, then lower the Upper Blade Guard by slackening the locking knob, (23, Fig.4) and tightening it again when the guard is as close to the workpiece as possible without interference.
Replacing the Saw Blade: (Ref: Fig.4) The saw blade is not easy to sharpen, and we recommend fitting a replacement when the blade becomes blunt, loses its set, or becomes bent or cracked. Replacement blades are available from your local dealer or Clarke International Spare Parts Department. 1. Remove the table by first removing the table set screw then fully unscrewing the securing knobs. 2. Back off all blade guides and blade supports as detailed under ‘Blade Guide Adjustments’ on page 10. 3.
Spare Parts List No. 2 3 7 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 53 54 55 Description Wheel Hex Nut Mitre Shaft Knob Screw Switch Box Machine Screw Switch Cover Mitre Shaft Knob Screw Hex. Screw Screw Guide Holder Blade Guard Ball Bearing Mitre Shaft Hex. Nut Motor Motor Cover Self-Tap Screw Spring Seat Drive Gear Shaft Screw Washer C. S.
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