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230V 228mm / 305mm / 340mm
BANDSAW
98446 / 84714 / 84715
Please note that model number 84714 is illustrated throughout this instruction booklet.
These instructions accompanying the product are the original instructions. This document is part of the product,
keep it for the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product. Read all these instructions
before assembling, operating or maintaining this product.
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been designed,
and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use. By following all the general safety
instructions contained in this manual, it will ensure both product and operator safety, together with longer life of the
product itself.
AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the
product.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper Tools
policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.

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  • Page 1 AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the product.

  • Page 2: Title Page

    TITLE PAGE 1.1 INTRODUCTION USER MANUAL FOR: 230V 228mm / 305mm / 340mm Bandsaw Stock Nos: 98446 / 84714 / 84715 Part Nos: BS228/300D / BS305 / BS340/1100D 1.2 REVISION HISTORY Date first published: July 2020. Revised: August 2021. As our user manuals are continually updated, users should make sure that they use the very latest version.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 2.1 CONTENTS TITLE PAGE 1.1 INTRODUCTION ......................... 2 1.2 REVISION HISTORY ......................2 1.3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL’S SAFETY CONTENT ..........2 1.4 COPYRIGHT © NOTICE ..................... 2 CONTENTS 2.1 CONTENTS ......................... 3 WARRANTY 3.1 WARRANTY ........................5 INTRODUCTION 4.1 SCOPE ..........................6 4.2 SPECIFICATION .........................
  • Page 4 CONTENTS 10. TIPS ON USING YOUR BANDSAW 10.1 USEFUL TIPS ........................20 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE..................21 12. MAINTENANCE 12.1 SLIDE ADJUSTMENT ..................... 22 13. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 13.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS ..................23 14. DISPOSAL 14.1 DISPOSAL ........................23 –...

  • Page 5: Warranty

    This warranty applies in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied and variations of its terms are not authorised. Your Draper warranty is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the warranty period.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    The work piece is manual fed on to the saw band. 4.2 SPECIFICATION STOCK NOS....................98446 / 84714 / 84715 PART NOS................BS228/300D / BS305 / BS340/1100D MOTORS: RATED VOLTAGES ......................

  • Page 7: Health And Safety Information

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION 5.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOL USE When using any type of power tool there are steps that should be taken to make sure that you, as the user, remain safe. Common sense and a respect for the tool will help reduce the risk of injury. Read the instruction manual fully.

  • Page 8: Specific Safety Instruction For Bandsaw Use

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION Wait for the machine to stop. Unless the machine is fitted with a safety brake, some parts may continue to move due to momentum. Wait for all parts to stop, then unplug it from the power supply before making any adjustments, carrying out maintenance operations or just finishing using the tool.

  • Page 9: Residual Risk

    When sawing curves, make relief cuts to allow removal of scrap material. This will help prevent undue twisting or binding of the saw blade. The relief cuts are made before starting the curved saw cut. Hold material firmly and feed into the band at a moderate speed. Be sure to use the correct band size and type for the application.

  • Page 10: Connection To The Power Supply

    HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION 5.4 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY Caution: Risk of electric shock. Do not open. This appliance is supplied with an approved plug and cable for your safety. The value of the fuse fitted is marked on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need replacing, ensure the substitute is of the correct rating, approved to BS1362 and ASTA or BS Kite marked.

  • Page 11: Technical Description

    TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 6.1 IDENTIFICATION (28) (16) (29) (24) (26) (21) (22) (11) (13) (10) (18) (17) (12) (23) (25) (30) (20) (14) (19) (27) (15) Upper door (16) Saw band tracking knob (2) Lower door (17) Cradle/Table tilt [bevel] adjustment (3) Fine tensioner setting knob (18) Motor (4) Upper saw band wheel...

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Checking

    Lay the contents out and check them against the parts shown below. If any part is damaged or missing, please contact the Draper Help Line (the telephone number appears on the Title page) and do not attempt to use the product.

  • Page 13: Preparing The Bandsaw

    PREPARING THE BANDSAW Note: Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out adjustment, servicing or maintenance. (10) 8.1 INSTALLING THE TABLE – FIG. 1 Pull the table (10) onto the cradle/table tilt adjustment (17) ensure the holes on the underside are lined up, using the pan head screws (35) and washers (36) secure the table in place.

  • Page 14: Rip Fence

    PREPARING THE BANDSAW 8.4 RIP FENCE – FIG. 5 (11) Attach the rip fence (11) to the rip fence rail as shown to secure the fence. When the rip fence is against the blade in its vertical configuration ensure the scale reads ‘0’ through the window.

  • Page 15: Operating The Bandsaw

    OPERATING THE BANDSAW Note: Removing the plug from the socket before carrying out adjustment, servicing or maintenance. 9.1 NO-VOLT ON/OFF SWITCH – FIG. 8 The bandsaw is fitted with a no-volt switch (13). To switch the bandsaw on, push the green button (13) marked ‘I’.

  • Page 16: Upper And Lower Doors

    OPERATING THE BANDSAW 9.4 UPPER AND LOWER DOORS – FIG. 11 To open doors turn the door locks (24) and (25) clockwise to close push door shut and turn locks anticlockwise. Warning! (24) The bandsaw is fitted with a micro switches inside the doors.

  • Page 17: Tensioning The Blade

    9.6 TENSIONING THE BLADE – FIGS. 13 – 14 The blade tension lever (28) allows the quick release of the blade tension when changing the blade. (28) To set the tension the lever should be moved anti-clockwise to the tensioned position as shown. Turning the fine tensioner setting knob (3) clockwise will increase the tension, turning anti-clockwise will lower the tension.

  • Page 18: Tracking The Blade

    OPERATING THE BANDSAW 9.8 TRACKING THE BLADE – FIGS. 17 – 18 Note: The blade tension must be correctly adjusted before tracking the blade. When fitting a new blade it may be necessary for the blade tracking to be adjusted. The blade should sit centrally or slightly to the front of the rubber on the two wheels.

  • Page 19: If Required To Adjust The Lower Blade Guides

    9.10 IF REQUIRED TO ADJUST THE LOWER BLADE GUIDES – FIG. 21 Use the hex key provided (34) to loosen the left hand bolt (23.1) allowing the guide assembly to move forwards or backwards so that the front edge of the bearing is 2mm back from the deepest part of the blade teeth.

  • Page 20: Tips On Using Your Bandsaw

    10. TIPS ON USING YOUR BANDSAW 10.1 USEFUL TIPS For all cutting operations the upper blade guard should be adjusted to just clear the work being cut (3mm). Not only does this provide the best operator safety, but it also brings the blade guides closer to the work giving more accurate results and easier control.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    11. TROUBLESHOOTING 11.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Warning! For your own safety, turn the switch off and remove the plug from the power supply socket. Problem Possible Cause Remedy Breaking blades. Wrong tension. Adjust blade tension. Over working blade. Reduce feed rate. Wrong blade application.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    12. MAINTENANCE 12.1 SLIDE ADJUSTMENT Warning! For your own safety turn switch off and remove plug from power supply before attempting any adjustment or repairs. Changing tyres Eventually the rubber tyres on the bandsaw wheels will wear due to the constant contact of the sharp teeth of the blade.

  • Page 23: Explanation Of Symbols

    13. EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 13.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS WEEE – Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment. Do not dispose of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment in with domestic rubbish. Read the instruction manual. Wear face mask and safety glasses. Keep hands away from blade. Disable the machine before attempting to maintain it.
  • Page 24 ©Published by Draper Tools Limited. 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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