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1. Parts identification
(standard delivery)....................15
2. Please read first! .......................16
3. Safety .........................................16
3.1 Specified conditions of use .........16
3.2 General safety information..........16
3.3 Safety devices.............................17
4. Special product features ..........18
5. Transporting the saw................18
6. Machine details ........................18
7. Initial operation .........................19
7.1 Mounting .....................................19
7.2 Saw table installation ..................19
7.3 Saw table alignment....................19
7.4 Fence guide extrusion
installation ...................................20
7.5 Rip fence installation...................20
7.6 Dust collector connection............20
7.7 Band saw blade tensioning .........20
7.8 Installation of the
combination switch/plug..............20
7.9 Mains connection ........................20
8. Operation ...................................21
8.1 Sawing ........................................22
9. Care and Maintenance..............22
9.1 Band saw blade change..............22
9.2 Band saw blade alignment..........22
9.3 Upper blade guide alignment ......22
9.4 Lower blade guide alignment ......23
9.5 Band saw tyre replacement.........24
9.6 Table insert replacement.............24
9.7 Saw Cleaning..............................24
9.8 Saw storage ................................24
10. Tips and tricks...........................24
11. Available accessories..........24/63
12. Repairs.......................................25
13. Environmental protection.........25
14. Trouble shooting.......................25
15. Technical specifications...........25
15.1 Available band saw blades..........26
1
These instructions have been written in
a way which facilitates learning of how to
safely operate your saw. Here is a guide
on how you should read these instruc-
tions:
− Read these instructions before use.
Pay special attention to the safety
information.
− These instructions are intended for
persons having a basic technical
knowledge of the operation of
machines such as the one
described herein. If you have no
experience whatsoever, we strongly
recommend to seek the advise of an
experienced person.
− Keep all documents supplied with
this machine for future reference.
Retain proof of purchase in case of
warranty claims.
− If you lend or sell this machine be
sure to have all machine documents
supplied go with it.
− The equipment manufacturer is not
liable for any damage resulting from
neglect of these operating instruc-
tions.
Information in these instructions is
denoted as under:
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 caught.
Caution!
Risk of material damage.
Note:
Additional information.
− Numbers in illustrations (1, 2, 3, ...)
− indicate component parts;
− are consecutively numbered;
− relate to the corresponding
number(s) in brackets (1), (2), (3)
... in the neighbouring text.
− Instructions to be carried out in a
certain sequence are numbered.
− Instructions which can be carried
out in any sequence are marked by
a bullet (•).
− Listings are marked by an En dash
(–).
3.1 Specified conditions of
use
This bandsaw is suitable for cutting
wood, plastics, metals (no hard metal or
hardened metal).
Do not cut round stock transverse to its
longitudinal axis without suitable jigs or
fixtures. The rotating saw blade could
turn the workpiece.
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!
3.2 General safety informa-
tion
• When using this tool observe the fol-
lowing safety instructions, to
exclude the risk of personal injury or
material damage.
• Please also observe the special
safety instructions in the respective
chapters.
• Where applicable, follow the legal
directives or regulations for the pre-
vention of accidents pertaining to
the use of band saws.
A
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 tool 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.
• When working long stock use suita-
ble supports.
• Do not operate tool near inflamma-
ble liquids or gases.
• The machine shall only be started
and operated by persons familiar
with bandsaws and who are at any
time aware of the dangers associ-
ated with the operation of such tool.
Persons under 18 years of age shall
use this tool only in the course of
their vocational training, under the
supervision of an instructor.
• Keep bystanders, particularly chil-
dren, out of the danger zone. Do not
permit other persons to touch the
tool or power cable while it is run-
ning.
• Do not overload tool – use it only
within the performance range it was
designed for (see “Technical specifi-
cations”).
B
Danger! Risk of electric shock!
• Do not expose tool to rain.
Do not operate tool in damp or wet
environment.
Table of Contents
2. Please read first!
3. Safety