Mitre Cuts - Proxxon MBS 240/E Operating Instructions Manual

Using a vacuum cleaner
It is recommended to always work with the dust extrac-
tion! This not only guarantees clean work, it also reduces
the hazardous effect of some dusts!
In addition, chips accumulated inside the saw can cause
excess wear and malfunctions!
1. Push the supplied rubber connecting piece 1 onto the
housing connecting piece (Fig. 5).
2. Connect the vacuum cleaner to the rubber connecting
piece 1.
Another small tip:
When using the Proxxon CW-matic vacuum cleaner, man-
ual switching on and off is no longer necessary. The CW-
matic is fitted with an automatic control device which
switches on and off automatically when the power tool is
switched on and off.
Sawing
1. Connect the device to the mains supply.
2. Switch on the device with the switch 4 (Fig. 6).
3. Adjust the band speed with the controller 3. See dia-
gram 5 for the optimal band speed. Please note: The
specified values are only reference points.
Free hand sawing
Press the work piece on the work table and guide with
sensitivity and without much force (Fig. 7). Exert more
pressure on the work table and less pressure against the
saw band. If necessary, use the included push-rod as il-
lustrated in Fig. 8
When sawing round materials, please bear in mind that
these could turn with the movement of the saw band and
therefore must be held particularly tightly!
Please use a suitable holding device for the work piece!
Sawing with the angle stop
Please note that all adjusting and mounting work on the
saw may only be done if the mains plug is not plugged in!
1. Adjust the required angle at the limit stop. Lightly guide
the work piece against the saw band (Fig. 9).

Mitre cuts

For mitre cuts, the work table can be tilted from 0° to 45°.
1. Release the clamping screw 1 (Fig. 10) and tilt the work
table to the required angle position.
2. Read the graduated number on the scale 2.
3. Tighten the clamping screw 1.
Caution!
Caution:
Caution:
Maintenance, settings and care
Adjusting the saw band tension
Too great a tension can damage the device and tear the
saw band apart!
The saw band is tensioned correctly if it runs smoothly
and without vibration (no "fluttering").
1. Unscrew the clamping screw 2 (Fig. 11) by half a revo-
lution in direction A.
2. Turning the adjusting screw 1 in direction (A) tensions
the saw band, turning it in direction (B) loosens it. A too
greatly tensioned saw band can tear apart and damage
the device.
3. Tighten the clamping screw 2.
Replacing the saw band
Please make sure the saw band is always in perfect con-
dition:
• Deformed or damaged saw bands are dangerous to
work with and must not be used!
• Please replace worn saw bands immediately! We rec-
ommend original Proxxon saw bands.
• You will find our range of products in the Micromot de-
vice catalogue or on the Internet at www.proxxon.com.
• Please note that saw bands can have very sharp edges!
To avoid injuries, always wear gloves when handling
saw bands.
• The band guide must be adjusted when you install a
wider or narrower saw band (see "Adjusting the saw
band guide").
• The band may not run off the rolls crookedly.
Switch off the device and pull the mains plug before re-
placing the saw band
1. Unscrew the four Allen screws 2 (Fig. 12) and remove
the housing cover 1.
2. Unscrew the brass screw plug 1 (Fig. 13).
3. Unscrew the clamping screw 3 (Fig. 12) by half a revo-
lution.
4. Turn the adjusting screw 4 (Fig. 13) until the saw band
can be removed from the wheels 2 and 3 (Fig. 13)
5. Insert the new saw band with the smooth side into the
sawing gap so that the saw teeth point down (towards
the sawing table).
6. Turn the adjusting screw 4 (Fig. 12/13) until the saw
band is lightly tensioned.
7. Tighten the clamping screw 3 (Fig. 12) and replace the
brass screw plug 1 (Fig. 13).
Caution:
Caution:
Caution:
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