Environmental conditions ................18 Emissions ......................18 ASSEMBLY ...................... 19 Delivery volume ....................19 Transport ......................19 Storage ......................19 Positioning and assembly ................20 3.4.1 Claims to installation location ..............20 3.4.2 Load rope stops ..................20 Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 2 of 44...
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Cycle: Assemble new saw band ..............30 Running – in of the new saw band ..............31 MAINTENANCE ....................32 Safety .........................33 7.1.1 Preparation ....................33 7.1.2 Recommissioning ..................33 Inspection and attendance ................34 7.2.1 Daily work ....................34 Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 3 of 44...
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Change saw band guide bearings ..............36 FAILURES ......................37 10 SPARE PARTS ....................39 11 APPENDIX ......................43 11.1 Copyright .......................43 11.2 Product follow - up ..................43 EG – declaration of conformity ..............44 11.3 Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 4 of 44...
If you are unable to solve a problem using this manual, please contact us for advice: Epple Maschinen GmbH Service und Support Auf der Breite 2-14 D-73349 Wiesensteig Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 5 of 44...
Information! and notes. No dangerous or harmful consequences personal or objects. In case of specific dangers, we replace the pictogram by Dangerous, General Injuries to hand electrical danger tension Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 6 of 44...
If the machine is used in any way other than as described above, modified without authorisation of Epple Maschinen GmbH or operated with different process data, then it is being used improperly. We do not take any liabilities for damage caused by improper use. We would like...
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The adequate coolant lubrication Warning! An improper use can lead to heaviest injuries. The rebuilding or the change of the performance data is forbidden and endanger personnel and machine. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 8 of 44...
All special units that are mounted from the operator have to include the accordant safety units. You are not allowed to derogate or avoid the safety units of machine. The responsibility therefore is the operators. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 9 of 44...
Only authorized persons may operate the machine. Authorised personnel for the use and maintenance are: • Trained and instructed operators • Trained and instructed experts of the retaile Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 10 of 44...
• Announce defects directly to your superior • Read and understood the user manual • To be familiar with all safety regulations and safety arrangements • Use the machine Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 11 of 44...
Consequences can be heavy injuries until death. The band saw includes the following safety equipment: • Main switch with end stop • Saw band protection cover • Handle grip Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 12 of 44...
Function check of the safety elements Element Operation Deactivating You have to deactivate the machine directly stop after the saw bow was moved to the lower arrester. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 13 of 44...
Caution! Contaminated, defiled protectives can release indispositions. Clear them up after every use and at least once a week. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 14 of 44...
Refresh the operation manual only in consultation with the manufacturer. Only instruct the operation personnel if all changes are approved. Document the instruction in an adequate way. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 15 of 44...
– own protection and safety units. Check the protection and safety units after every attendance or maintenance work about completeness and correct function. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 16 of 44...
– off the machine in an emergency. The machine must be out off gear immediately by failure in the electrical supply. You will find more information in chapter maintenance. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 17 of 44...
Therefore we advise to wear always ear protection. Bethink that the constancy of the sound emission, type and character of the work place plus more machines influence the noise level. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 18 of 44...
By an improper storage the machine or machine parts can be damaged. Never store the machine under other environmental conditions than in the operation manual denoted. The warranty claim declines by improper storage. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 19 of 44...
Assure during the anchorage that you follow your internal safety regulations. Anchor the complete mounted unit accordant to the condition of the bottom with the adequate anchor fuses or dowel and screw combinations. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 20 of 44...
Accomplish a safety check with the machine (view safety check of the band saw). Check the orientation and running direction of the saw band. Observe therefore the exposition of the machine. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 21 of 44...
Control and indicator elements The control and indicator elements are located at the following areas: • Saw bow • Machine base frame • Vice Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 22 of 44...
Brew the saw bow at the handle grip upwards and carry the saw during cutting downwards. You may not elevate the sawing pressure by pushinthe saw bow downwards by hand or burden with load! Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 23 of 44...
You can read the angle at the scale Lock the angle adjustment Check a feast fit of the vice jaws Check the adjusted angle with an angular measure Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 24 of 44...
4.14.2 Fixing the work part in the vice Assure that the work part is clamped feast and orderly in the vice Shore up the overlaying parts with a support block Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 25 of 44...
With this sprocket order nearly all materials can be cut. Variable sprocket distance with 9°-10° positive chip angle Use: Cutting of bars and large, thick – walled tubes. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 28 of 44...
For material thickness up to 1mm Single tooth change wrenching in alternate directions The sprockets get bended to the left ant the right in change. Use: Non – ferrous metals, plastic Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 29 of 44...
The correct saw band clamping is achieved, if the saw band travels out in the middle ca. 2mm by a power of 50N by complete extended saw band protection. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 30 of 44...
– blow – outs because of an excessive load, which shorten the durability immense. Optimal running – in makes ideal rounded cutting edges and gives therewith the postulate for an optimal durability. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 31 of 44...
The correct and regular maintenance is an essential part of: • High operational safety • Use free of failures • Longevity of the machine • Stable value of the machine • The quality of your produced products Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 32 of 44...
1.7. Warning! Assure before starting the machine that n danger for body and life exists and the machine possesses no defects. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 33 of 44...
Check the function of the saw band protection and the safety switch/ equipment 7.2.4 Semi – yearly work Check the axis at the drive motor Check the function of the saw band protection and the safety switch/ equipment Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 34 of 44...
Adequate and technical blameless tool • Only original replacement parts or replacement parts which are freed assertively and in written form by the Epple Maschinen GmbH may be obstructed. Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 35 of 44...
Open the fixing screws at the bearing Extract the bearings Mount the new bearings Observe during the adduction that the bearings are smooth running Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 36 of 44...
Band running not correct correct Deficient cutting Close saw band Change the saw band performance False sprocket divorsion Cutting speed and cutting pressure Adapt the values to the material are not correct Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 37 of 44...
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• Serial – No. • Date of purchase • Ca. running time per day Epple Maschinen GmbH Auf der Breite 2-14 73349 Wiesensteig Fax: 07335 9243 300 E-Mail: info@epple.com Stand 01.09.11, BS 125 GS, band saw Page 43 of 44...
EG – declaration of conformity The manufacturer Epple Maschinen GmbH Auf der Breite 2-14 73349 Wiesensteig Declares herewith, that the band saw BS 125 GS agrees with the following claims: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Safety of machinery DIN EN ISO 12100:2010 (includes EN ISO 14121-1)
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