Setting / Adjustment; Mains Connection; Chip Extraction; Saw Band Selection - Mafell Z5Ec Original Operating Instructions

- Avoid sharp bends in the cable. Especially when
transporting and storing the machine, do not wind
the cable around the machine.
- Only allow an electrician to carry out work on the
electrical parts of the machine.
- Store the machine in a dry, locked place outside
the reach of children.
Do not use:
- Cracked or contorted saw bands.
- Dull saw bands due to the bad saw roller coming
off.
- Saw bands of which the gauge is greater than 0.65
mm (1/32 in.).
Instructions on the use of personal protective
equipment:
- Always wear ear protectors during work.
- Always where a dust mark during work.
Instructions on operation:
- Plug in the machine only when it is switched off.
- Provide for an unobstructed and slip-proof location
with adequate lighting.
- Before switching the machine on, check that the
saw band is properly tensioned and that the
protective coverings are attached.
- Unplug the power cord before changing tools,
making adjustments or rectifying faults (including
the removal of jammed chips).
- Do not work on workpieces which are too small or
too large for the capability of the machine.
- Whenever possible, secure the workpiece against
slipping, e.g. with screw clamps.
- Remove the machine's protective coverings only
when changing tools. Never work without
protective coverings!
- Start cutting the workpiece only once the saw band
has reached its full speed.
- Examine the workpiece for foreign objects. Never
attempt to cut into nails or other metal objects.
- Always keep the connection cable behind the
machine while sawing (fig. 6).
- Match the feed speed during sawing to the
material thickness. Pushing forward too quickly
leads to the motor overload, jagged saw cuts and
quick dulling of the saw band.
- Never reach in front of or under the workpiece
while cutting (risk of injury!).
- Never brake the saw band with sideward
counterpressure.
- Remove the machine from the workpiece only after
the saw band has come to a standstill.
- Never reach over the chip ejector or into the saw
band while the machine is running.
- Use only saw bands with the specifications noted
in this operating manual.
Instructions on service and maintenance:
- Regularly cleaning the machine, especially the
adjusting devices and guides, constitutes an
important safety factor.
- Only original MAFELL spare parts and accessories
may be used. Otherwise the manufacturer will not
accept any warranty claims and cannot be held
liable.
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Setting / Adjustment

4.1 Mains connection

Prior to commissioning make sure that the mains
voltage complies with the operating voltage stated on
the machine's rating plate.
Direction of rotation
The band saw roller moves rightward as seen from
the front.

4.2 Chip extraction

Connect the machine to a suitable external dust
extractor during all work generating a considerable
amount of dust. The air velocity must be at least 20
m/s (65.6 ft / sec.).
The inside diameter of the hose connector is 35 mm
(1 3/8 in.).

4.3 Saw band selection

Use a sharp tool to obtain a good cut quality and
select a tool from the following list according to
material and application:
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