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- Page 1 Instruction Manual 9” BANDSAW BS230A IMPORTANT For your safety, read instructions carefully before assembling or using this product. Save this manual for Original Instruction future reference. V. 1-201810...
- Page 2 INDEX GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION MAINTENANCE &TROUBLE SHOOTING DIAGRAMS AND COMPONENTS...
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Page 3: General Information
1. GENERAL INFORMATION FOREWORD Some information and illustrations in this manual may differ from the machine in your hand, since all the configurations inherent in the machine complete with all the optional are described and illustrated. Therefore, refer only to that information strictly related with the machine configuration you have purchased. - Page 4 - KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Make sure the floor is clean and not slippery due to wax and sawdust build-up. - AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lit and provide adequate surrounding work space.
- Page 5 Use extra supports (tables, blocks, etc...) for any workpieces large enough to tip when not held down to the table top. NEVER use another person as a substitute for a table extension, or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic bandsaw table, or to help feed, support or pull the workpiece.
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Page 6: Specifications
3. SPECIFICATIONS MAIN COMPONENTS 1. Tension adjustment knob. This feature controls the amount of blade tension. Proper blade tension is important to make accurate cuts. 2. Upper hinged door lock knob. Gain access to blade. 3. Upper blade guide assembly . The blade guides support the blade and prevent it from twisting during operation. An adjustment is necessary when the blade is changed or replaced. - Page 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SPECIFICATION BS230A Blade length 1511mm Blade widthr 3-6.5mm Blade speed 800m/min Maximum cutting height 90mm Cutting Throat 220mm Table Size 300x300mm Table Tilt 0-45° Floor to Table Height 305mm Bandwheel Dia. 225mm Motor Power 1/3HP Volt 220-240V/50Hz Extractor Port Dia.
- Page 8 3.4 NOISE LEVEL No load Load Sound Pressure Level < 80dB(A) < 90dB(A) Sound Power Level < 90dB(A) < 100dB(A) The noise levels measured are emission levels and not necessarily the safe working level. Although there is a correlation between the emission levels and the exposure levels, this cannot be used reliably to determine whether or not further precautions are required.
- Page 9 4. ASSEMBLY To avoid injury, if any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the bandsaw, plug in the WARNING power cord, or turn the switch on, until the missing parts are obtained and installed correctly. For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet, or insert switch key until all WARNING assembly steps are complete and until you have read and understood the entire instruction manual.
- Page 10 5. ADJUSTMENTS Turn off the saw, remove the main On/Off switch safety key and unplug the power cord before WARNING making any adjustments on the saw. ADJUSTING POSITION OF THE THE UPPER BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY The upper blade guide assembly (C) Fig.5.1 should always be set about 1/8”...
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Page 11: Assembly
CHANGING /INSTALLING THE BLADE WARNING Wear safety glasses to avoid being scraped if the blade should suddenly uncoil. Wearing gloves, carefully uncoil new blade by holding it at arms length. - Loosen the upper blade guide assembly lock knob and position the guide assembly about half way between the table and the frame. -
Page 12: Adjustments
ADJUSTING UPPER AND LOWER BLADE GUIDES AND BACK-UP BEARINGS The upper and lower blade guides and back-up bearings support the bandsaw blade during cutting operations. The adjustment of the guides and bearings should be checked whenever a different blade is WARNING installed. -
Page 13: Adjustments & Operation
TURNING WORK LIGHT AND LASER GUIDE ON/OFF - To turn the work light On, press the work light switch (A) Fig.5.7upwards to the “I” On position. To turn the work light Off, press the work light switch downwards to the “O” Off position. - To turn the laser guide On, press the laser guide switch (B) Fig.5.8 upwards to the “I”... -
Page 14: Maintenance &Trouble Shooting
7. MAINTENANCE &TROUBLE SHOOTING 7.1 TIRES Pitch and sawdust that accumulate on the tires should be removed with a stiff brush or scrapped off with a piece of wood. Do not use a sharp knife or any type of solvent. When the tires become worn, they should be replaced. When replacing tires, place a thin layer of rubber cement on the outside of the wheels and inside the tires.
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