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Original Instructions Band Saw Operator’s Manual MODEL NUMBER : 65160 65160A SERIAL NUMBER : Both model number and serial number may be found on the main label. You should record both of them in a safe place for future use.
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Specifications TABLE OF CONTENTS Model Number 65160 65160A Introduction 230-240V 50Hz, n Specifications AC Motor 1487 min Symbols Power P 250W (S2 15min)* Safety Lamp None 6.4V DC, 1W Specific Safety Rules Protection Category IP 20 Contents Supplied Safety Class...
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SAFETY SYMBOLS General Safety Rules T h e r a t i n g p l a t e o n y o u r m a c h i n e m a y show symbols. These represent important Understand your Machine information about the product or instructions Read this manual and labels affixed to the...
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Protect eyes, face, and head from objects that Electric Safety may be thrown from the unit. Always wear Avoid use of free and inadequately insulated safety goggles or safety glasses with side connections. Connections must be made with shields when operating. protected material suitable for outdoor use.
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● Catapulting Specific Safety Rules pieces timber workpieces. Intended Use Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or T h e b a n d s a w i s d e s i g n e d t o p e r f o r m industrial applications.
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● If you use a cable reel, the complete cable Report faults on the electric tool, protective devices or the tool attachment to the person has to be pulled off the reel. responsible for safety as soon as they are ●...
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● The band saw blade guard should be in its ● Ensure that the band saw blade guards are lowest position close to the bench during used and correctly adjusted. transport. ● Keep your hands a safety distance away ● For miter cuts when the table is tilted, the from the band saw blade.
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Main Machine ASSEMBLY 2. Push Stick 3. Work Table This band saw was partially assembled at the 4. Rip Fence factory. To assemble your machine follow the 5. Table Insert below instructions. 6. Operator’s Manual Work Table 7. Allen Key, 4mm 1.
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Work Table × × Locker VIEW Bench Angle Gauge Lamp 1. Plug the cable connectors together. Align the holes in the unit with the holes in the rear plate of lamp. Secure and tighten by using one M4x16 and two M4x25 screws. BOTTOM M6 Nut ×...
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE Features and Controls Setting Knob for Blade Tension Door Lock Upper Housing Door ON/OFF Switch for Lamp ON/OFF Switch Lamp (65160A Only) Rip Fence Work Table Lower Housing Door Door Lock Setting Knob for Blade Guard Push Stick Locking Knob for Blade Guard Setting Knob for Blade Tracking Adjustment...
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Set Up Adjusting the Blade Tension This tracking adjustment is required to have the blade run dead center on the rubber tyres Max: 45° of the band saw wheels: ● Turning the setting knob clockwise increases the blade tension. ● Turning the setting knob counter- clockwise reduces the blade tension.
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2. Loosen locking screws. Adjusting the Blade Guard 3. Using a try square, set the table at right The blade guard protects against unintentional angles to the blade and tighten the locking contact with the saw blade and from chips screws again.
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ON/OFF Switch for Lamp Mounting the saw in the stable and flat supporting surface Press "I" to turn on the lamp. 1. Drill 4 holes in the supporting surface. Press "O" to turn off the lamp 2. Put fixing bolts through the base plate and This light switch can only work when the ON/ secure with nuts.
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5. Fit fresh band saw blade. Ensure correct Machine has suction connector, position: the teeth must point towards the user can connect the machine to a front of the saw (where the doors are). proper suction unit when working. 6. Center band saw blade on the rubber tyres of the band saw wheels.
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Adjusting the Blade Tension This tracking adjustment is required to have the blade run dead center on the rubber tyres of the band saw wheels: ● Turning the setting knob clockwise increases the blade tension. ● Turning the setting knob counter - clockwise reduces the blade tension.
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4. Tighten the thrust bearing locking screw. Guide pin adjustment 1. Loosen screws. 2. Press guide pins together, keep 0.5 mm distance between guide pin and the saw blade. Upper Blade Guide Alignment The upper blade guide consists of: ● a thrust bearing (supports the band saw blade from the rear), ●...
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Thrust bearing adjustment 9. Tighten the thrust bearing locking screw. 1. Loosen the two screws and remove the under blocks. Guide pin adjustment 2. Loosen the three screws and Remove the 1. Loosen screws. working table from the table trunnion . 2.
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30°C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging. Cover the electric tool in order to 4. Secure the power tool against overturning protect it from dust and moisture. and sliding. WIRING DIAGRAM 65160 Micro Switch Micro Switch (Lower Housing Door) (Upper Housing Door) Close-End Wire...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy 1. Arrange for inspection of the 1. Motor, cable or plug defective, machine by a specialist. Never repair fuses burnt Motor does not the motor yourself. Danger! Check work 2. Housing cover open (limit fuses and replace as necessary switch) 2.
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