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Draper BS250A Instructions Manual

Draper BS250A Instructions Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR
Two Wheel
Bandsaw
Stock No.76236
Part No.BS250A
76237
BS315
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE SAFE AND
EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
76237 shown.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Read all these instructions before operating this product and save these instructions.
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools and is an integrated part of the product with which it is enclosed and
should be kept with it for future references.
This manual describes the purpose for which the product has been designed and contains all the necessary information
to ensure its correct and safe use. We recommend that this manual is read before any operation or, before performing
any kind of adjustment to the product and prior to any maintenance tasks. By following all the general safety instructions
contained in this manual, it will ensure both product and operator safety, together with longer life of the product itself.
All photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper Tools policy of
continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.

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  • Page 1: General Information

    Read all these instructions before operating this product and save these instructions. This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools and is an integrated part of the product with which it is enclosed and should be kept with it for future references.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This guarantee applies in lieu of any other guarantee expressed or implied and variations of its terms are not authorised. Your Draper guarantee is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the guarantee period.

  • Page 3: Specification

    SPECIFICATION The Draper Tools policy of continuous improvement determines the right to change specification without notice. Stock no........... 76236............. 76237 Part no............. BS250A.............BS315 Rated voltage..........230V..............230V Rated frequency......... 50Hz..............50Hz Rated input ..........370W.............. 740W Maximum throat capacity......245mm............305mm Maximum capacity under guide ....

  • Page 4: Power Supply

    POWER SUPPLY CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Do not open. This appliance is supplied with a moulded 3 pin mains plug for your safety. The value of the fuse fitted is marked on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need replacing, ensure the substitute is of the correct rating, approved to BS1362 and ASTA or BS Kite marked.

  • Page 5: General Safety Instructions

    GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS these WARNING: When using electric tools basic safety are connected and properly used. precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury including the 11. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD following.

  • Page 6: Additional Safety Rules For Bandsaws

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BANDSAW SAFETY WARNINGS Do not use saw bands which are damaged or deformed. Replace table insert when worn. Connect bandsaws to a dust collecting device when sawing wood. Do not operate the machine when the door or guard protecting the saw band is open. Take care;...

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Bandsaw

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BANDSAW Stock No.76237 Stock No.76237 Lower saw band wheel. Guard [upper door]. Drive belt. Guard [lower door]. Tensioner for saw band. Saw band tracking knob. Upper saw band wheel. Table tilt [bevel] adjustment. Upper guard latch. Motor.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Bandsaw

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BANDSAW Stock No.76236 Stock No.76236 Guard [upper door]. Lower saw band wheel. Drive belt. Guard [lower door]. Saw band tracking knob. Tensioner for saw band. Upper saw band wheel. Table tilt [bevel] adjustment. Motor. Upper guard latch. Base.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY - NOTE: Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out adjustment, servicing or maintenance. WARNING: Risk of injury ! Seek assistance. - INSTALLING THE TABLE (Fig1.): NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the graduated rip fence rail before attempting to fit the table. Place the table on to the cradle and align the...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY - LEVELLING THE TABLE (Fig4.): FIG.4 The saw table can be tilted up to 45º. To tilt, loosen the knob on the cradle. A stop on the underside of the table rests on the lower wheel housing when the table is at 90º with the blade. Loosen the lock nut and turn the bolt in or out, as required, to change angle against the sawband.
  • Page 11 Draper bandsaw stand. Optional accessories Stock No. 76251 [stand for BS250A]; Stock No. 76252 [stand for BS315]; Stock No. 76256 [wheel kit for stand 76252]. Holes are provided in the machine’ s base plate for this purpose .

  • Page 12: Operation And Use

    ASSEMBLY - DUST EXTRACTION (Fig.9.): FIG.9 FIG.7 NOTE: Inhalation of dust particles can be detremental to your health. The dust outlet must be connected with a dust extraction machine. Breathing fine dust is bad for your health and can result in cancer. NOTE: Due to the outlet diameter, a size adaptation may be necessary.
  • Page 13 OPERATION AND USE - NO-VOLT ON/OFF SWITCH (Fig.12.): FIG.12 The bandsaw is fitted with a no-volt switch with an emergency shut-off cover In the event of an emergency, closing the cover firmly will cause the stop button to be triggered, stopping the machine.
  • Page 14 When complete, tighten locking knob to secure. - NOTE: THE BS250A is not equipped with the locking knob FIG.15 76237 Shown - SELECTING THE CORRECT BLADE SPEED (76237 only): This bandsaw can be operated at two different speeds- 370-750m/min.
  • Page 15 OPERATION AND USE - TENSIONING THE BLADE (Fig.18.): FIG.18 Turn the blade tensioning knob clockwise until the blade is tensioned. The blade tension can be checked by pushing down on the blade midway between the two wheels. When the tension is correct the blade should move slightly with firm finger pressure.
  • Page 16 OPERATION AND USE - TRACKING THE BLADE: (Fig.21-22.) FIG.21 NOTE: The blade tension must be correctly adjusted before tracking the blade. Slowly turn the upper wheel clockwise by hand and watch the blade on the tyre. If the blade does not stay central on the tyre the tracking will have to be adjusted.
  • Page 17 OPERATION AND USE BS250A FIG.23 - ADJUSTING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY: (Fig.23.) The saw band guides ensure an exact clean cut by keeping the blade central and firm on the cutting line. Especially when using narrow blades ensure that the blade guides positively support the blade from both sides and the rear.
  • Page 18 OPERATION AND USE BS315A FIG.24 - ADJUSTING THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY: (Fig.24.) The saw band guides ensure an exact clean cut by keeping the blade central and firm on the cutting line. Especially when using narrow blades ensure that the blade guides positively support the blade from both sides and the rear.
  • Page 19 OPERATION AND USE - MITRE GUIDE (Fig.26.): FIG.26 Most cross cut work, especially with small pieces is more easily controlled with the use of the mitre guide The guide is graduated to 45˚ for both left and right hand angles. Simply slide the guide into one of the two channels provided in the work table.

  • Page 20: Tips On Using Your Bandsaw

    TIPS ON USING YOUR BANDSAW For all cutting operations the upper blade guard should be adjusted to just clear the work being cut (3mm). Not only does this provide the best operator safety, but it also brings the blade guides closer to the work giving more accurate results and easier control. Use both hands to feed the workpiece to the blade.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING For your own safety turn switch off and remove plug from power supply before attempting any adjustment or repairs. CHANGING TYRES Eventually the rubber tyres on the bandsaw wheels will wear due to the constant contact of the sharp teeth of the blade.

  • Page 22: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For item 76236 Stock No. Part No. Stock No. Teeth Width Application Bandsaw Blade BB1712 76728 6skip 1/4" Wood/Plastic Bandsaw Blade BB1712 76729 6skip 3/8" Wood/Plastic Bandsaw Blade BB1712 76730 6skip 1/2" Wood/Plastic Bandsaw Blade BB1712 76731 24tpi 1/4"...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: For your own safety, turn the switch off and remove the plug from the power supply socket. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REQUIRED ACTION • Breaking blades. • Wrong tension. • Adjust blade tension. • Over working blade. • Reduce feed rate. •...

  • Page 24: Disposal

    DISPOSAL - At the end of the machine’ s working life, or when it can no longer be repaired, ensure that it is disposed of according to national regulations. - Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area. In all circumstances: •...

  • Page 25: Glossery Of Terms For Woodworking

    GLOSSERY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING 1. KERF The material which is removed by the blade in a through cut or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut. 2. LEADING EDGE The edge of the workpiece which is pushed into the blade first. 3.
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  • Page 28 ©Published by Draper Tools Limited. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission in writing from Draper Tools Ltd.

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