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GUILD
350W Band Saw
Instruction Manual
Important
- Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your Guild band saw
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your Guild
band saw, ensuring it remains safe to operate.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 0333 3201989
After Sales Support
UK/Ireland 0333 3201989
Help@guildpowertools.co.uk
BBS08G
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- Page 1 Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your Guild band saw These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your Guild band saw, ensuring it remains safe to operate. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 0333 3201989...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information ....................3 In The Box .........................7 Accessories ......................8 Assembly Instructions ....................9 Operating Instructions ................... 20 Maintenance ......................23 Disposal And recycling.....................23 Technical Data ......................24 Guarantee ....................... 25 Declaration of Conformity..................25 Plug Replacement (Uk & Ireland Only) ..............26 Customer Helpline 0333 3201989... -
Page 3: Safety Information
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warning Symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this assembly manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembling and operating the band saw. To reduce the risk of injury, Please read the instruction manual Wear eye protection Wear ear protection Wear dust mask... - Page 4 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Power Tool Safety Warnings "WARNING! When using electric tools basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury including the following.
- Page 5 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Power Tool Safety Warnings 13 - Do not overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 14 - Maintain tools with care - Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. - Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.
- Page 6 Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Band Saw Safety Warnings 1. Safety precautions 1) Do not use saw blades which are damaged or deformed; 2) Replace the table insert when worn; 3) Connect band saw to a dust-collecting device when sawing wood; 4) Do not operate the tool when the door or guard protecting the saw band is open;...
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Page 7: In The Box
In The Box Parts Retaining screw for upper blade pulley ON/OFF switch Saw tabIe Power cord Dial scale for tilt angle Rubber tires Plastic table insert Web panel Fixing handles for saw table Tool foot Setting handle for blade guide Extractor socket Fixing handle for blade guide Lower blade pulley... -
Page 8: Accessories
In The Box Parts Accessories Parallel guide Blade Allen key Screwdriver Push stick Spanner Customer Helpline 0333 3201989... -
Page 9: Assembly Instructions
Assembly Instructions NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully. WARNING! When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instuctions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a proper place, so that the information is available at all times. - Page 10 Assembly Instructions 1. Mounting the saw table (See Fig A1-A5) Remove the Web Panel (4). (See Fig A1) Place the Saw Table (15) on the tool housing (25) from the right and fasten with the Fixing Handle(18) and the Fixing Screw(27). Make sure that the blade (26) is positioned exactly in the center of the saw table.
- Page 11 Assembly Instructions 2. Tensioning the blade (See Fig. B1, B2) CAUTION! Remove the tension from the blade if the bandsaw is not going to be used for some time. Be sure to re-tension the blade before you start the tool. Turn the Tightening Screw (9) for tensioning the blade (26) in a clockwise direction.
- Page 12 Assembly Instructions 3 Adjusting the blade CAUTION! The blade tension has to be set correctly before you can adjust the blade. Undo the Hood Closure (13) with the screwdriver from outside and open the Side Cover (12). (See Fig C) Slowly turn the Upper Blade Pulley (8) clockwise by hand.
- Page 13 Assembly Instructions 4. Adjusting the Upper Blade Guide (11) (See Fig D1-D3) Undo the fixing handle (20). Turn the setting handle (19) to lower the Blade Guide (11) as close as possible to the workpiece to be cut. The gap should be approx 2-3 mm. Re-tighten the Fixing Handle (20).
- Page 14 Assembly Instructions 4.2. Adjusting the Lower Support Bearing (31) (See Fig F1-F3) Lower the upper guide to a proper height (Refer to step4) Dismantle the Saw Table (15). Undo the Screw (33). (See Fig F1,F2) Adjust in the same way that the upper support bearing was adjusted. (See Fig F3) The blade (26) is only supported by the Support Bearings (30 + 31) during cutting.
- Page 15 Assembly Instructions 5.3. Adjusting the Upper Guide Pins (28) (See Fig G) Undo the Allen Screw (34) . Move the mount of the Upper Guide Pins (28) so that there is a gap of approx. 1 mm between the front edge of the Upper Guide Pins (28) and the gullet of the blade in front. Re-tighten the Allen Screw (34) .
- Page 16 Assembly Instructions 5.4. Adjusting the Lower Guide Pins (29) (See Fig H1,H2) Dismantle the Saw Table (15). Loosen the Allen Screws (35). Move the Mount of the Lower Guide Pins (29) so that there is a gap of approx. 1 mm between the front edge of the Lower Guide Pins (29) and the gullet of the blade in front.
- Page 17 Assembly Instructions 6. Adjusting the tool table (15) to 90o (See Fig I1,I2) Move the Upper Blade Guide (11) to the top. Undo the fixing handles (18). Set the angle between the blade (26) and the table (15). Turn the Setting Wheel (19) to tilt the Saw Table (15) until it is at an angle of exactly 90o to the blade (26).
- Page 18 Assembly Instructions 8. Changing the blade (See Fig B1, C, J) Move the Blade Guide(11) into a position approximately half way between the Saw Table (15) and the Tool Housing (25). Undo the Hood Closure (13) with the screwdriver from outside and open the Side Cover (12). (See Fig C) Remove the Web Panel (4).
- Page 19 Assembly Instructions 10. Changing the table Insert (See Fig. L) To prevent increased likelihood of injury the Table Insert (17) should be changed whenever it is worn or damaged. Detach the table (15). Lift out the worn Table Insert (17). Fit the replacement table insert(not supplied) by following the above in reverse.
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Page 20: Operating Instructions
Assembly Instructions 12.3. Angular cuts (See Fig. O) To enable you to perform angular cuts parallel to the blade (26), the table (15) can be tilted forwards between 0 Undo the Fixing Handles (18). Tilt the Saw Table (15) forwards until the required angle value is set on the Dial Scale (16). Re-tighten the Fixing Handles (18). - Page 21 Operating Instructions Always guide the workpiece with both hands, holding it flat on the table (15) in order to prevent the blade (26) from jamming. Feed the workpiece at a uniform speed that enables the blade to cut through the material without difficulty and without blocking.
- Page 22 Operating Instructions 2. Making angular cuts (See Fig O) Set the saw table to the desired angle. Carry out the cut. 3. Freehanded cuts (See Fig Q) One of the most outstanding features of a bandsaw is the ease with which it allows you to make curved cuts.
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Page 23: Maintenance
Maintenance Warning: Remove the plug before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance Remove dust and dirt regularly from the bandsaw. Cleaning is best carried out with a fine brush or a cloth. Do not use caustic cleaning agents for cleaning plastic. Disposal And Recycling The unit is supplied in packaging to prevent its being damaged in transit. -
Page 24: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Table 230-240V ~50Hz Voltage Power 350W Blade length 1400mm Blade speed 15m/s Processing scope 80x200mm Table size 300x300mm Table bevel 0-45° Protection class Weight: 16.56kg Noise Information A weighted sound pressure : 77.4dB(A) A weighted sound power : 90.4dB(A) &... -
Page 25: Guarantee
Your statutory rights remain unaffected. Issue1 08/2015 Declaration of Conformity This Guild 350W Band Saw model number BBS08G fully complies with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC(before 2016/04/20) and 2014/30/EC(since 2016/04/20), RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and the... -
Page 26: Plug Replacement (Uk & Ireland Only)
Plug Replacement (Uk & Ireland Only) If you need to replace the fitted plug then follow the instructions below. IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code: Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Green/Yellow=Earth As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.