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- Page 1 115 Bandsaw Operation Manual Chester UK Ltd Clwyd Close Hawarden Industrial Park Hawarden Chester CH5 3PZ Tel: 01244 531631 sales@chestermachinetools.com www.chestermachinetools.com...
- Page 2 SAFETY 1. Know your band saw. Read the operator's Manual carefully. Learn the operations, applications and limitation. 2. Use recommended accessories. Improper accessories may be hazardous. 3. Wear proper apparel. 4. Keep unnecessary people away. 5. Don't overreach or stand on tool. 6.
- Page 3 ASSEMBLY 1. Assemble stand legs on Band Saw Base. See assembly diagram 2. Assemble handle vice wheel, tighten set screw. BLADE GUIDE BEARING ADJUSTMENT This is the most important adjustment on your saw. It is impossible to get satisfactory work from your saw if the blade guides are not properly adjusted.
- Page 4 3. Adjust the blade tension adjustable knob with the right hand until the blade obtains the proper tension. CHANGING SPEED When using your Band Saw, always change the blade speed to best suit the material being cut. Cutting chart is shown in figure (2). Cut off power.
- Page 5 6. Adjust the blade tension knob clockwise until it is just right enough so no blade slippage occurs. Do not tighten excessively. 7. Place 2-3 drops of oil on the blade. Replace the blade guard. ADJUSTING THE BLADE TRACKING This adjusting has been completed and power-tested at the factory. The need for adjusting should rarely occur when the saw is used properly.
- Page 6 Figure (4) Adjusting the blade LUBRICATION Lubricate the following components using lubricant, L-HV32 1. Ball bearing -none. 2. Blade guide bearing-none 3. Driven wheel bearing-none. 4. Vise lead screw- as needed. 5. The driven gears run in the bath and will not require a lubricant change more than then once a year.
- Page 7 Steps for assembling: 1. Loosen the A.B.C. three screws from the blade guide. And take away the part "D" 2. To lock the vertical cutting plate stand on the valve. 3. To put the plate on the guide and vertical cutting plate stand, then lock the A.B.C.
- Page 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Symptom Possible Cause (s) Corrective Action Material loose in vise 1. Clamp work securely Incorrect speed or feed Adjust speed or feed Blade teeth spacing too large 3. Replace with a small teeth Excessive Blade Material too coarse spacing blade Breakage Use a blade of slow speed...
- Page 9 Symptom Possible Cause (s) Corrective Action 1. Tooth too coarse for work 1. Use finer tooth blade 2. Too heavy pressure, too slow 2. Decrease pressure, speed increase speed Teeth Ripping from 3. Vibrating work piece 3. Clamp work piece securely Blade 4.
- Page 10 PARTS LIST Parts No. Description Quantity required Hexagon head screw Hexagon nut Washer Floor stand (right) Wheel assay (optional) Cotter pin Hexagon head screw Hexagon nut Floor stand (left) Floor stand handle (optional) Adjusting rod Electric cord Pivoting rod Support plate Stock stop Hexagon socket headless screw Stock stop rod...
- Page 11 Parts No. Description Quantity required Blade guard Hexagon nut Blade wheel (front) Blade wheel bearing cover Hexagon head screw Switch cut off tip Blade wheel (rear) Blade tension adjustable knob Spring Body frame Hexagon head screw Motor mount plate Motor Motor pulley Ball bearing Bearing bushing...
- Page 12 Part Assembly Drawing 72 52...
- Page 14 Note: This manual is only for your reference. Owing to the continuous improvement of the machine, changes may be made at any time without obligation on notice. And please note the local voltage while operating this electric machine.
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