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- Page 1 8” BANDSAW OPERATORS MANUAL MODEL: W711 Charnwood Machinery Ltd, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929 email: sales@charnwood.net website: www.charnwood.net...
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Page 2: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have thoroughly read and understood completely all instructions, rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Keep this owner's manual and review frequently for continuous safe operation. -
Page 3: Specification
18. Always wear a face or dust mask if operation creates a lot of dust and/or chips. Always operate the tool in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use a suitable dust extractor. ADDITIONAL RULES FOR BAND SAWS 1. - Page 4 Unpacking The bandsaw is supplied in one carton After cutting the tape at the top of the box, invert it on a table or bench and lift it off the polystyrene insert. Separate the two pieces of packing and remove all the components.
- Page 5 Assembly Place the saw, so that it is lying on its back. Prop the upper end up on a suitable block or box, so that the table may be held in place with the four threaded holes in line with the holes in the upper trunnion.
- Page 6 Check to see if the blade is centred in the slot. You will probably find that it is offset to one side or the other. The gap in the insert allows for 45° cutting. The lower trunnion is attached to the body of the saw by three hex headed bolts.
- Page 7 Having set the table so that the blade is centred, use a set square position the table at right angles to the blade. Lock it in position and if necessary, adjust the pointer so that it aligns with the zero as shown above. Tilt the table to 45°...
- Page 8 Setting Up The Bandsaw Blade tensioner Blade guard height adjuster and lock Tracking control and lock...
- Page 9 Set The Blade Tension Turn the blade tensioner clockwise to increase the tension. Turn the knob anticlockwise to lower the tension. Raise the blade guard to its highest position and increase the tension until it is only possible to deflect the blade sideways by 2 to 3 mm at its midpoint between the table and the guard.
- Page 10 Set The Lower Blade Guides The lower thrust bearing is adjusted similarly. Lower thrust bearing Locking screw The thrust bearing should be about 0.5 mm behind the back of the blade. Adjust it and lock in place. Slacken the guide pin locking screws then adjust the pins so that there is a clearance of 0.5mm either side of the blade.
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Page 11: Making A Cut
Making A Cut For every type of of cut, the blade guard should be lowered so that the bottom edge of the guide is just above the work piece. This is for safety and to better control the blade during the cut. Always use a push stick so that you keep your fingers at least 30cm from the blade. -
Page 12: Changing The Saw Blade
Changing The Saw Blade Take care as the blade teeth are sharp. Wear protective gloves if necessary. Unplug the power supply. Remove the rip fence guide rail by loosening the fixing bolts underneath the table. Open both doors and reduce the blade tension by turning the tension knob anticlockwise. -
Page 13: Declaration Of Conformity For Ce Marking
Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking Charnwood Declare that Woodworking Band Saw, Model W711 Conforms with the following Directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC EMC Directive 2014/30/EC And further conforms to the machinery example for which the EC type examination Certificate No. - Page 14 Charnwood W711 Bandsaw Parts Diagram...
- Page 15 Charnwood W711 Bandsaw Parts List ITEM Description ITEM Description Rip Fence Fence Carrier with Scale Table Table Insert Lower Trunnion Upper Trunnion Pointer Guide Piece Coach Bolt Locking Pin Thrust Bearing Shaft Upper Guide Housing Cap Head Setscrew Guide Pin...
- Page 16 Updated September 2018 Charnwood, Cedar Court, Walker Road, Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU Tel. 01530 516 926 Fax. 01530 516 929 email: sales@charnwood.net website: www.charnwood.net...