MBS 4 BANDSAW Thank you for choosing the Steelmax MBS 4 Bandsaw. *This Instruction manual must be retained by the user of this machine. Read this manual thoroughly to understand the usage, capacity, cautions, and simple repairs that ensure the proper operation of this bandsaw.
MBS 4 BANDSAW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ● Please observe “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS” to prevent fire, electric shock or injury. ● Before using, please obtain understanding of all the contents of “OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS” and adhere to the instructions. ● After reading this manual, please keep it easily accessible for reference and use.
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MBS 4 BANDSAW WARNING -Wear caps or protective hair covering to contain long hair to reduce the danger of being caught in moving parts. -When not using, servicing, cleaning, checking or replacing parts, turn off and unplug the machine. If the machine remains plugged in, it may start suddenly, leading to accident or injury.
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MBS 4 BANDSAW CAUTION -Watch the position of your fingers while lowering frame to avoid pinching of fingers. -Do not leave the machine with a long workpiece set on it. You may tumble and get injured. -Securely install accessories in accordance with this manual. Otherwise, accident or injury may result.
MBS 4 BANDSAW INSTALLATION Carrying the Machine WARNING -When lifting the machine, bend your knees to avoid a load on your waist. -The machine with chip is slippery. Do not drop the machine while lifting it. Installation DANGER -Always ground the machine to avoid electric shock or resultant death.
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MBS 4 BANDSAW *1 Confirmation of Earth (Grounding) and Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker Before starting use of the machine, make sure that the power supply to which this machine will be connected is fitted with an earth leakage circuit breaker for prevention of electric shock (earth leakage circuit breaker) which conforms to the occupational safety and health law, electrical equipment technical standard, etc.
MBS 4 BANDSAW OPERATION Preparing for Operation CAUTION -Select a suitable Saw Blade for the workpiece, referring to Saw Blade Selection Chart. -Do not turn on the machine while Saw Blade is put on the workpiece. because this might cause the machine to experience failure -When cutting , Lower Saw Blade to the workpiece after Saw Blade has fully rotated.
MBS 4 BANDSAW Setting a Workpiece 1. Pull out Frame to 90° and fix the Stopper Pin 90° position with Stopper Pin. Lock Workpiece On Vice 2. Place a workpiece on the vise surface in a stable position. Feed Screw Guide Tilt it 3.
MBS 4 BANDSAW Miter Cutting 1. Turn Clamp Lever counterclockwise to Clamp Lever loosen the vise part. Loosen Clamp Lever 2. Turn the vise part to the desired angle Tighten and fix the position by turning Clamp Lever clockwise. Desired angle...
MBS 4 BANDSAW Cutting 1. Pull out Stopper Pin and unlock Frame. Stopper Pin Un Lock 2. Turn on the machine and check that Blade is rotating smoothly. Lower Frame and place Saw Blade on the workpiece. When miter cutting, hold Frame for a while until Saw Blade gets into the workpiece and stable.
MBS 4 BANDSAW Removing Workpiece 1. After cutting, raise Frame to 90° and Stopper Pin 90° Lock lock it with Stopper Pin. 2. Loosen Clamp Handle and remove the Clamp Handle Loosen workpiece. CAUTION -Immediately after cutting, cut surfaces are hot. Do not touch them with bare hands.
MBS 4 BANDSAW Cleaning After Use WARNING -Do not blow off chips using compressed air. They may get into eyes and loss of eyesight may result. -Chips are sharp. Do not touch them with bare hands. Always wear gloves. Remove chips scattered on the machine or in the area.
MBS 4 BANDSAW MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION Replacing Saw Blade WARNING -Before replacing Saw Blade, always unplug the machine. The machine may start suddenly, it may lead to injury. -When opening Back Plate, be careful with Saw Blade which may spring out of the machine.
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MBS 4 BANDSAW 3. Open Back Plate and remove Saw Blade in the order D → C → B → A as the drawing. Remove 4. Install a new Saw Blade in the order A → B → C → D as the drawing.
MBS 4 BANDSAW Replacing Pulley Rubber WARNING -Before replacing Pulley Rubber, always unplug the machine. The machine may start suddenly, it may lead to an accident or injury. -When opening Back Plate, be careful with Saw Blade which may spring out of the machine.
MBS 4 BANDSAW Replacing Carbon Brush WARNING Unplug the machine to avoid electric shock. CAUTION Do not get oil, chips, etc. on the new Carbon Brush. Do not get dirt of gloves, etc. on the new Carbon Brush. Motor has Carbon Brushes, which are Brush Cap consumable parts.
MBS 4 BANDSAW Daily Inspection and Maintenance CAUTION Do not wet Motor with water. -If Power Plug, Power Cord or the extension cord is damaged, replace it immediately. -Check if Saw Blade chipped or damaged. If Saw Blade is chipped or damaged, replace Saw Blade.
MBS 4 BANDSAW BEFORE ASKING FOR REPAIRS Trouble Possible Cause Solution When a new Saw Blade is used, it is liable to cut obliquely and test cuts must be required. Once oblique cutting occurred, it easily Test cuts are not enough.
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MBS 4 BANDSAW Trouble Possible Cause Solution Saw Blade is chipped. Replace the Saw Blade. Vibration Improper Tension Handle Turn Tension Handle clockwise fully. during setting. cutting Back Plate is not closed Attach Back Plate correctly. correctly. Select Saw Blade matched the workpiece.
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MBS 4 BANDSAW ● Customer Memo Please fill in for your record in the future. The information is helpful for inquiry and ordering parts. Products Number: Date Purchased: Store Purchased the Unit:...
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