Operating Instructions - Axminster HBS200N Manual

Fig 27
Guide pin
Setting the Lower Blade Guides
NOTE: For easier access to the lower blade guides
it is recommended you remove the table.
Open the lower wheel access door then open the
lower blade guard door, see fig 28. Repeat the
procedures as described for the upper blade guides
and thrust bearing, see fig 29. Once all adjustments
are completed rotate the blade, replace the table and
close the blade guard door.
Fig 28
Blade guard door
Lower guide pins
Fig 29
Lower thrust bearing
Close the upper and lower doors, re-connect the
power, switch the saw on, allow to run for several
minutes, check that the blade is still tracking correctly,
there is no excessive vibration, etc. Switch off and
wait until the saw comes to a complete stop. The saw
is ready to be used.
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1. Make sure you have read and fully understood the
general instructions and safety precautions that are
printed in the preceding pages of this manual.
2. Before connecting the machine to the supply;
check the tool for obvious signs of damage, paying
particular attention to the plug and the power cable.
Rectify or have rectified any damage you discover.
Check that the blade you are using is the correct one
for the job in hand. Change the blade if necessary.
Check the blade is not damaged; is clean, sharp,
tracks properly and is correctly tensioned.
3. Set the upper blade guide to approximately 12mm
(1/2") above the height of the work piece.
4. Check, especially on site, that there are no foreign
objects e.g. old nails, screws, small stones etc.
embedded in the material you are about to cut.
5. Check that all accessories, tools etc., that have been
used to set the machine up, are removed and set
carefully aside or stowed away correctly.
6. Ensure the machine is switched off. Plug the power
cable into a correctly rated switched socket outlet.
If extension leads are being used, check these for
damage, do not use if damaged; if you are working
outside, check that any extension cables in use are
rated for outside work. Switch on. Allow the saw to
run up to speed.
7. Make sure that the material you are about to cut
is within the machine capacity, and the cut you are
about to make is within the blade's capabilities. e.g.
Do not try to cut a 1" radius curve using a 5/8" blade.
8. Make sure the blade is not in contact with the
material when you start the saw. Start the cutting
operation.
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Setting Up the Saw

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