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Record Power BS300 Instruction Manual

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BS300
Mid Sized Bandsaw
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IMPORTANT
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  • Page 1 Instruction BS300 Manual Mid Sized Bandsaw IMPORTANT For your safety read instructions carefully before assembling or using this product. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 2 Contents Terms & Conditions Of Usage Health & Safety Guidance page 4 Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws page 5 Record Power Guarantee page 6 User Manual Getting To Know Your Bandsaw page 7 Machine Specification page 7 Initial Assembly page 8 Stand &...

  • Page 3: Health & Safety Guidance

    Health & Safety Guidance READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL 15. Maintain tools with care. CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION AND USE • Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories. OF THIS PRODUCT. • Inspect electric cords periodically and, if damaged, have them KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR repaired by an authorized service facility or qualified electrician.

  • Page 4: Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws

    Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws SAFETY IS A COMBINATION OF OPERATOR 13. DO NOT operate the machine when the door or the blade guard is not closed. COMMON SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL 14. Adjust the guard as close as possible to the workpiece TIMES WHEN THE BANDSAW IS BEING USED.

  • Page 5: Record Power Guarantee

    2.2.6 This Guarantee extends to the cost of carriage incurred by you returning the product to Record Power as long as it is demonstrated that the defect falls within the terms of this Guarantee and you follow the claims procedure as outlined below;...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Bandsaw

    Motor Rating Plate Rip Fence Rail 100mm Dust Extraction Port Lock Handle Motor Stand & Wheel Kit Machine Specification BS300 SPECIFICATION Blade length: 2370mm (93”) Blade width: 6mm - 19mm ( ” - ”) Max depth of cut: 190mm Throat depth: 305mm...

  • Page 7: Initial Assembly

    Initial Assembly 3.1 Unpacking and components included Fig.3.1 The machine is supplied partly assembled. Prior to use, the following items have to be fitted: bandsaw table, rip fence guide, crank handle and guide post handwheel and the wheel kit. When unpacking the machine the following components are included for the initial assembly Fig.3.1: 1.
  • Page 8 Initial Assembly - cont. Fig.3.4...
  • Page 9 Initial Assembly - cont. 3.6 Assembling the mitre fence Fig.3.7 Mitre Fence 1. Unscrew the locking nuts from the mitre fence Fig 3.7. 2. Place the protractor with the flat edge running parallel to the mitre fence. Fence Screws 3. Position it in such a way that the fence screws slot into the holes on the protractor Fig 3.8.
  • Page 10 3.7 Fitting the fence assembly Fig.3.11 Locate fence assembly onto the fence bar. Position the fence on to the table and lock off by screwing on and tightening the fence lock knob. (See Fig.3.12). 3.8 Fence alignment 1 Align the fence assembly in or out until parallel with the side of the blade (See Fig.3.13) by adjusting the fence bar nuts accordingly.

  • Page 11: Stand & Wheel Kit Assembly

    4. Stand & Wheel Kit Assembly 4.1 Stand & Wheel Kit Assembly Fig.4.1 CAUTION! The machine is heavy. Additional help or a suitable lifting device or support will be required for lifting the machine onto the stand. The stand and wheel kit comes as a self assembly unit Fig.4.1. Stand 1.
  • Page 12 4. Stand & Wheel Kit Assembly - cont. 4.2 Stand Assembly Fig.4.2 Fig.4.6 1. Locate the first leg and secure it to one of the long top brace supports using LONG MID BRACE the nuts, bolts and washers supplied SUPPORT Fig.4.2 and Fig.4.2B.
  • Page 13 4. Stand & Wheel Kit Assembly - cont. 4.3 Wheel Kit Assembly Fig.4.8 Fig.4.13 1. On the underside of the operating frame, find the two raised areas on either side. Mount the two back wheels and secure in place using the nuts and bolts provided Fig.4.8.
  • Page 14 4. Stand & Wheel Kit Assembly - cont. 4.4 Fitting the bandsaw to the stand Fig.4.17 Fig.4.19 CAUTION! The machine is heavy. LONG FIXING BOLTS Additional help or a suitable lifting device or support will be required for lifting the machine onto the stand. 1.

  • Page 15: Setting Table Square To Sawblade

    Setting Table Square To Sawblade Fig.5.1 5.1 Setting the table stop at 90º to sawblade Tools Required:- Small 90º square (Not supplied) The table can be set at 90º to the Bandsaw Blade (See Fig.5.1) by adjusting the table stop screw (See Fig.5.2) underneath the table.
  • Page 16 If the machine is to stand idle for a period it is good practice to slacken tension and re-tension when next using. On the BS300 the simplest way to release and re-tension the blade is to use the cam handle located on the back on the machine.
  • Page 17 Bandsaw Blade Set Up - cont. Fig.6.4 6.3 Adjusting the Upper Guides To adjust the upper blade guides, first position the guide assembly relative to the blade, by slackening off the hex screw (Fig.6.4A) and moving the guide carrier until the roller guides are just behind the gullets of the blade (See Fig.6.4).

  • Page 18: Drive Belt Adjustment & Speed Change

    7.2 Changing the Blade Speed Fig.7.2 The BS300 has two blade speeds 820 m/min for wood and 380 m/min for some plastics and acrylics. This machine is not suitable for cutting metals. The lower bandwheel has two, integral, multi vee form pulleys and the motor shaft has a twin multi vee form pulley.

  • Page 19: Connection Of The Electricity Supply

    Connection Of The Electricity Supply Once the machine has been correctly assembled and set up the electricity supply can be connected. The machine can only be connected to a single phase supply. Before connecting the electrical supply ensure that it is the correct voltage, phase and frequency, and that it has sufficient capacity for the machine.

  • Page 20: Operation & Bandsawing Practice

    Operation & Bandsawing Practice 9.1 Basic bandsawing principles 9.5 Blade selection (TPI) The selection of the best blade configuration (See Fig 9.1) is • The blade cuts on a continuous down stroke. • Slowly feed the workpiece towards the blade, using only necessary for optimum cutting performance.
  • Page 21 Fig 9.3 Please note as well as the blades listed, we can also supply bansdaw blades to almost any specification please call Record Power Customer Services on 0870 770 1777 for further details.
  • Page 22 British blade that can last up to ten times longer than other blades on the market. The following range of blades are available for the BS300. To order any of these blades please contact our Customer Services Department on 0870 770 1777 who will advise you of your nearest retailer or alternatively a mail order supplier.
  • Page 23 Operation & Bandsawing Practice - cont. Fig.9.7 9.8 Custom Jigs & Work Support Chamfered pieces can be cut squarely using an A bandsaw is one of the most versatile machines in the additional support jig on the opposite side of the workshop and with careful lateral thinking many problems work piece to the fence.

  • Page 24: Dust Extraction

    10.2 Record Power Extractors suction but in this mode the extractor must be switched off for Record Power offer a range of high quality dust extractors, 20 minutes every hour. starting at the single motor 45 litre RSDE1 right up to the 200 litre twin motor DX5000.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance...
  • Page 26 CAUTION! Fig.11.4 Before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance ensure that the machine is isolated and disconnected from the electricity supply. 11.2 Replacing the drive belt To replace the drive belt first remove the lower bandwheel by undoing the 13mm nut on the hub. Then simply loosen the tension on the belt using the tension handwheel, remove the old belt and fit the new one Fig.11.4.
  • Page 27 11.4 The table insert Fig.11.9 The table insert on a bandsaw is a consumable item Fig.11.9 and will therefore need replacing periodically. This procedure should be carried out with the bandsaw blade removed. To replace the table insert simply push the old insert out from underneath the table and fit the new one into position.
  • Page 28 11.9 Wiring Information Replacing Power Supply Cable Replacement of the power supply cable should only be done by a qualified electrician. WARNING To avoid electrocution or fire, any maintenance or repair to electrical system should be done only by qualified electricians using genuine replacement parts.

  • Page 29: Parts Diagrams

    Parts Diagrams...
  • Page 30 Parts Diagrams - cont.
  • Page 31 Parts Diagrams - cont.

  • Page 32: Parts List

    Parts List Ref No. Description Ref No. Description Pan Head Bolt M4-0.7x35 Rivet Flat Washer M4 Hex Bolt M6-1.0x20 Safety Switch Seat Clear Window Ring Bushing Frame Safety Switch Set Screw M6-1.0x10 Nut M4 Switch Cord Upper Wheel Cover Flat Washer M5 Hex Bolt M6-1.0x25 Power Cord Flat Washer M6...
  • Page 33 Parts List - cont. Ref No. Description Ref No. Description Small Wheel Cover Big Crank Handle Bolt M12-1.75x40 Hex Bolt M6-1.0x20 Hex Bolt M12x35 Bushing Hex Nut M12-1.75 Bushing Small Gear Cap Screw M8-1.25x20 Table Tilting Knob Spring Washer 8 Trunnion Support Bracket Guide Bracket Lock Washer 12...

  • Page 34: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Declaration of Conformity Cert No: EU / BS300 / 1 RECORD POWER LIMITED, Unit B, Ireland Industrial Est. Adelphi Way, Staveley, Chesterfield S43 3LS declares that the machinery described:- Type: Bandsaw Model No: BS300 Serial No ................. Conforms with the following directives:-...
  • Page 35 Woodworking Machines & Accessories Record Power Limited Telephone: 0870 770 1777 Email: sales@recordpower.co.uk Unit B, Adelphi Way http://www.recordpower.co.uk Facsimile: 0870 770 1888 Ireland Industrial Est. Staveley S43 3LS...

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