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Record Power SABRE-250 Original Instruction Manual

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Original Instruction Manual
SABRE-250 10" Bandsaw
Version 3.2
May 2021
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  • Page 1 Original Instruction Manual SABRE-250 10" Bandsaw Version 3.2 May 2021 To register this product please visit www.recordpower.info It is important to register your product as soon as possible in order to receive efficient after sales support and be entitled to the full 5 year guarantee. Your statutory rights are not affected.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Explanation of Symbols General Health and Safety Guidance Additional Health and Safety Guidance for Bandsaws Record Power Guarantee Getting to Know Your Bandsaw Specifications Contents of the Package Assembly Operation and Bandsawing Practice 10 Maintenance 11 Dust Extraction 12 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 3: Explanation Of Symbols

    1. Explanation of Symbols THE SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS SHOWN BELOW MAY BE USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION WHEREVER THE WARNINGS ARE USED. Mandatory Instructions Read and fully understand the instruction manual before attempting to use the machine. Indicates an instruction that requires particular attention Wear protective eyewear Use respiratory protective equipment...

  • Page 4: General Health And Safety Guidance

    2. General Health and Safety Guidance Ensure that you carefully read and fully understand the 6. The machine should be level and stable at all times instructions in this manual before assembly, installation and • When using a leg stand or cabinet base that is designed to be fitted to use of this product.
  • Page 5 2. General Health and Safety Guidance complete stop. • Do not use another person as a substitute for a table extension, or as additional support for a work piece that is longer or wider than the basic • If the work area is to be left unattended, all machinery should be table, or to help feed, support, or pull the work piece.

  • Page 6: Additional Health And Safety Guidance For Bandsaws

    2. General Health and Safety Guidance • Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage 32. Have your machine repaired by a qualified person of parts and any other conditions that may affect the operation of • This machine complies with the relevant safety rules and standards the machine.

  • Page 7: Record Power Guarantee

    Guarantee should be made directly to Record Power or its Authorised Distributor Record Power guarantees that for a period of 5 years from the date (for details of the Authorised Distributor in your country please see of purchase the components of qualifying Products (see clauses 1.2.1 your Product manual or check www.recordpower.info for details).

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Bandsaw

    5. Getting to Know Your Bandsaw On / off switch Blade tracking knob Rip fence Blade tracking lock Blade tensioning knob Cam tension lever Upper door knob Motor Upper blade guides Tool holder Blade Blade guide position knob Table Blade guide position lock Lower door knob Drive belt tension release nut Rip fence locking handle...

  • Page 9: Contents Of The Package

    7. Contents of the Package SABRE-250 Bandsaw Push stick Table Rip fence holder M6 Hex bolts Screws Washers Blade tensioning knob Rip fence UK and European power cords Rip fence mount 10 mm wrench Fence rail 6 mm hex wrench...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    8. Assembly Mount the table in place on the trunnion. Do this from the rear of the Fig 8.1 machine for easy access of the pre-installed blade through the slot in the table. The table trunnion has 4 holes as shown in Fig 8.1 and the underside of the table has 4 corresponding threaded holes as shown in Fig 8.2.
  • Page 11 8. Assembly Once the table is at 90º to the blade with a square, the angle scale pointer Fig 8.6 can now be adjusted to point to 0º as shown in Fig 8.6 using a Phillips screwdriver. Next, ensure that the table sits on the M6 x 35 table stop hex bolt located on the underside of the table Fig 8.7.
  • Page 12 8. Assembly Installation of Rip Fence Mount Fig 8.11 Fence Slide the rip fence mount onto the fence rail. Ensure that the fence mount locking handle is in the released, upright position, to allow it to be fitted mount onto the top of the fence rail as shown in Fig 8.11. Once in place, move the fence mount locking handle down into the locked position on the fence rail to secure in place.
  • Page 13 8. Assembly Adjusting the Rip Fence Fig 8.16 To adjust the angle and verticality of the rip fence in relation to the table, use the 3 mm hex wrench and adjust the 4 plastic hex screws on top of the Plastic hex fence mount by rotating clockwise and anti-clockwise, Fig 8.16.
  • Page 14 8. Assembly Fitting the Tool Holder Fig 8.21 Secure the tool holder to the rear of the bandsaw spine as shown in Fig 8.21 using the 2 M5 x 10 mounting screws. The tool holder is used for storing the hex wrenches supplied with the machine as shown in Fig 8.22.

  • Page 15: Operation And Bandsawing Practice

    9. Operation and Bandsawing Practice Fig 9.1 Caution: Before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance ensure that the machine is isolated and disconnected from the electricity supply. Fence rail star knob Changing the Bandsaw Blade Open the upper and lower band wheel box doors. First, if necessary, raise the fence locking handle into the released position.
  • Page 16 9. Operation and Bandsawing Practice Fit the new blade to the bandsaw, ensuring the teeth of the blade point Fig 9.6 downwards and towards the front of the machine, Fig 9.6. Note: If the new blade is the same size and type as the old blade, the blade tension and guide positions may not need adjusting.
  • Page 17 9. Operation and Bandsawing Practice Setting the Blade Guides Fig 9.11 Once the blade is installed, tensioned and tracked the guides must be set correctly around it. There are 2 sets of guides on the bandsaw, one above the table and one below.
  • Page 18 9. Operation and Bandsawing Practice The rear guide must now be set in the correct position. Loosen the rear Fig 9.16 guide lock knob and re-position the guide, Fig 9.16. Adjusting the Lower Blade Guides The lower guides are set in the same way as the upper guides. The guide assembly differs to the upper assembly as there is a ratchet handle that must be loosened to allow movement of the guide assembly, see Fig 9.17.
  • Page 19 Changing the Speed of the Bandsaw Fig 9.21 The SABRE-250 can run at either 460 m / minute or 1000 m / minute. The higher speed is suitable for cutting wood and the lower speed is suitable for cutting non-ferrous metals.
  • Page 20 Remove the faulty your country. component and replace only with genuine Record Power replacement The table provides a guide to selection only. Exact tooth configurations parts. Any electrical components should only be replaced by a suitably are not always available, nor are all blade configurations covered, but the qualified person.
  • Page 21 9. Operation and Bandsawing Practice Blade Selection (TPI) - Cont. Material Material Thickness Having selected an appropriate blade for the particular thickness and type <6 mm 6-12 mm 12-25 mm >25mm of material to be sawn, it is essential that the saw blade is allowed to cut Perspex 16 TPI 14 TPI...
  • Page 22 70 1/2" x 1/2” x 6 TPI Bandsaw Blade Note: As well as the blades listed, we can also supply bandsaw blades to almost any specification please call Record Power Customer Services in your country. Narrow Blade...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    10. Maintenance Fig 10.1 Before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance ensure that the machine is isolated and disconnected from the electricity Drive belt supply. tension nut Replacing the Drive Belt Release the blade tension by pulling the blade tension lever into the 6 mm hex released position.
  • Page 24 Fit the drive belt onto the motor pulley and re-apply the drive belt tension. Drive belt The SABRE-250 can run at either 460 m / minute and 1000 m / minute. The higher speed is suitable for cutting wood and the lower speed is suitable for cutting non-ferrous metals.
  • Page 25 10. Maintenance Replacing Band Wheel Tyres Fig 10.11 The band wheels have rubber tyres fitted to protect the teeth of the blade when in use and also provide grip to stop the blade slipping. Regularly Rubber inspect the tyres for wear and damage and replace if necessary. tyre Remove the blade from the bandsaw, followed by the wheel and ease the existing tyre from the rim, taking care not to damage the band wheel.
  • Page 26 Regular cleaning of the table will ensure optimum performance of the machine. Remove all dust and resin using white spirit then coat the table with Record Power CWA195 Silicone Spray. The silicone spray will repel dust Fig 10.18 and resin, helping the timber to move freely on the table.

  • Page 27: Dust Extraction

    Record Power Dust Extraction Machines 150 litre capacity, 1 kW motor single or twin, 0.5 micron filtration. Below is a summary of the Record Power range. Please visit your local stockist or go online for full details. CGV336 CamVac Series Medium Extractor 55 litre capacity, 1 kW motor single or twin, 0.5 micron filtration.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    12. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Will not cut in a straight line. 1. Blade is blunt. 1. Change blade. 2. Blade guides set too high. 2. Adjust blade guides. 3. Blade tension incorrect. 3. Adjust blade tension. 4. Fence aligned incorrectly. 4.

  • Page 29: Electrical Connection And Wiring Diagram

    13. Electrical Connection and Wiring Diagram Machines supplied for use in the UK are fitted with a 3 pin plug conforming to BS1363, fitted with a fuse conforming to BS1362 and appropriate to the current rating of the machine. or coloured green / green and yellow. Machines supplied for use in other countries within the European Union are In the case of the BS1363 plug for use in the UK, always ensure that it is fitted with a 2 pin Schuko plug conforming to CEE 7/7.

  • Page 30: Parts Diagrams And Lists

    14. Parts Diagrams and Lists...
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  • Page 35 Andrew Greensted Managing Director Technical file held by Andrew Greensted, Record Power Ltd, Centenary House, 11 Midland Way, Barlborough Links, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4XA, United Kingdom Record Power B.V., Verlengde Poolseweg 16, 4818 CL BREDA, Netherlands, Tel: +31 76 52 44 766...
  • Page 36 Woodworking Machinery and Accessories Record Power Ltd, Centenary House, 11 Midland Way, Barlborough Links, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 4XA Tel: +44 (0) 1246 571 020 Fax: +44 (0) 1246 571 030 www.recordpower.co.uk To register a product and find your local stockist visit recordpower.info...

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