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HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL
METAL CUTTING BANDSAW
STOCK No.30736
PART No.MBS46A
• INSTRUCTIONS •
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS TOOL.
08/2001
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools and is an integrated part of the power tool equipment, which
should be kept with the machine.
This manual describes the purpose for which this tool has been designed and contains all the necessary
information to ensure its correct and safe use.We recommend that this manual is read before any operation of
the machine, before performing any kind of adjustment to the machine, and prior to any maintenance tasks. By
following all the general safety instructions contained in this manual, it will ensure both machine and operator
safety, together with longer life of the tool itself.
All photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the
machine.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper Tool
policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.
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- Page 1 08/2001 GENERAL INFORMATION This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools and is an integrated part of the power tool equipment, which should be kept with the machine. This manual describes the purpose for which this tool has been designed and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use.We recommend that this manual is read before any operation of...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Assembly Instructions ..................6 Operating and Use ..................7-10 Trouble Shooting ..................11-12 Optional Accessories ..................12 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Draper Tools Ltd. Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire. SO53 1YF. England. Declare under our sole responsibility that the product: Stock No:- 30736. Part No:- MBS46A. -
Page 3: Specification/Guarantee
This guarantee applies in lieu of any other guarantee expressed or implied and variations of its terms are not authorized. Your Draper guarantee is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the 12 month period. -
Page 4: Power Supply/Wiring Diagram
(i.e. red). Fuse covers are available from your Draper Tools stockist. If the fitted plug is not suitable, it should be cut off and destroyed. *The end of the cable should now be suitably prepared and the correct type of plug fitted. -
Page 5: General Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT Draper Tools Limited recommends that this machine should not be modified or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you are unsure of its relative applications do not hesitate to contact us in writing and we will advise you. -
Page 6: Getting To Know Your Bandsaw
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR BANDSAWS 1. Ensure the blade tension and blade tracking are properly adjusted. 2. Always keep hands and fingers away from the saw blade. 3. Stop the machine before removing scrap pieces from the saw. 4. Ensure the correct blade size and type is used. (See optional accessories, page 12). 5. -
Page 7: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1. ASSEMBLING THE STAND (FIG.2) Remove the legs ✪✌ & ✫✌ from the ✫✌ ✬✌ ✪✌ packaging and open up. Attach shelf ✬✌ as shown using the fixing supplied. ✭✌ There are a choice of holes but only the 2nd hole up can be used to fix the shelf. - Page 8 OPERATION & USE 4. BELT ADJUSTMENT (Fig.5) Before any operation involving the belts can be carried out make sure the power supply is disconnected. The bolt ✴✌ must be turned anti-clockwise to give enough movement on the motor so that the belt can be fitted/adjusted.
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Page 9: Operating And Use
OPERATION AND USE MATERIAL CUTTING CHART Speed Belt Groove Used Material Saw pulley Motor pulley 50Hz Tool steel, stainless steel, alloy steel and bearing 0.33m/s Small Large bronze Mild steel, hard brass Medium 0.48m/s Medium bronzes Soft brass, non-ferrous Small Large 0.84m/S metals and other... - Page 10 ✹✌. When correctly set retighten the rear nut ✸✌. To set the blade square with the bed, use an FIG.9. engineers square (Draper Stock No.34065) as shown in (Fig.9). To alter the blade loosen bolt ✺✌ (Fig.10) which when loose allows movement in the guides.
- Page 11 OPERATION & USE 10. CUTTING FEED PRESSURE FIG.12. ADJUSTMENT (Fig.12) Depending on the material being cut the cutting pressure needs to be adjusted. NOTE: The harder the ✾✌ materials, the slower the cutting speed should be. When viewed from the handle end, turning the handle ✽✌...
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting NOTE: Repairs to this machine should only be carried out by a qualified person. Probable cause Corrective Action Trouble 1. Material loose in vice. Excessive blade 1. Clamp work securely. breakage 2. Incorrect speed or feed. 2. Adjust speed or feed. 3. -
Page 13: Optional Accessories
7. Blade guide assembly loose. 7. Tighten. DRAPER HELPLINE (023) 8049 4344 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available from your local Draper stockist: BANDSAW BLADES PART No STOCK No. BLADE WIDTH No.OF TEETH APPLICATION BB1638 1/2”... - Page 14 NOTES - 13 -...
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- Page 16 ©Published by Draper Tools Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior permission in writing from Draper Tools Ltd.
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