Care, Maintenance And Repair; Care After Work; Maintenance And Repair - Holzstar HBS 231-1 Instruction Manual

10 Care, maintenance and repair

In this chapter you will find important information on the
inspection, maintenance and repair of the band saw..
WARNING!
Read and observe the safety instructions in this ope-
rating manual before starting inspection, main-
tenance or repair work.
ATTENTION!
Only carry out maintenance or servicing work when
the band saw is disconnected from the power sup-
ply. Disconnect the mains plug.
Use protective gloves!
Wear protective gloves. There is a danger of cuts
even when the saw blade is stationary.
DANGER!
Risk of fatal injury due to electric
shock!
Contact with live components may result in fatal
injury. Switched-on electrical components can make
uncontrolled movements and lead to serious injuries.
- Before starting cleaning and maintenance work,
switch off the machine and disconnect the mains plug.
- Connections and repairs to the electrical equipment
may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.

10.1 Care after work

Use protective gloves!
NOTE!
Never use strong cleaning agents or solvents for any
cleaning work. This can damage or destroy the de-vice.
Step 1: Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
Step 2: Empty and clean the suction device.
Step 3: Clean the machine from chips and sawdust with
compressed air (Attention: wear safety goggles and
dust mask!) And / or with a brush or a dry cloth.
DANGER!
Do not remove the chips with bare hands. There is a
risk of cuts due to chips and tools!
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Care, maintenance and repair
Step 4: Clean the wooden band saw regularly with a
damp cloth and a mild detergent.
Step 5: Spray or oil all unpainted metal surfaces with a
little anti-rust spray.
Step 6: Lubricate the bearings and guide points regularly
with a high quality engine grease.

10.2 Maintenance and repair

Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by
qualified personnel.
If the Wood Band Saw does not work properly, contact a
dealer or our customer service. The contact details can
be found in chapter 1.2 Customer Service.Before use,
the machine must be checked for external damage.
Before using for the first time, and every 100 working
hours thereafter, lubricate all movable connecting parts
(if necessary with a brush of chips and dust beforehand)
with a thin layer of lubricating oil or grease.The V-belt
should be checked for correct voltage after the first 20
hours of operation. After every 250 operating hours
(every six months), check the V-belt for wear, porosity
and tension.All protective and safety equipment must be
reinstalled immediately after repair and maintenance
work has been completed.
After every working
- Relax the saw band.
- Disconnect the machine from the mains.
- Clean the machine completely.
- Lubricate the saw blade guide with light machine oil.
- Clean the machine from chips.
- Check the saw blade for damage and sharpness.
NOTE!
Only a regularly maintained and well maintained ma-
chine can be a satisfactory tool. Maintenance and care
deficiencies can lead to unpredictable accidents and in-
juries.Repairs requiring special expertise should only
be carried out by authorized professionals.
Storage
The band saw should be stored in a dry, clean and non-
corrosive environment.
Suction
Check the suction daily for its adequate function. If the
extraction system does not work or only to a limited ex-
tent, it must be repaired again. Only then may the woo-
den band saw be put into operation.
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