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128M Bandsaw
Operation Manual
Chester UK Ltd
Clwyd Close
Hawarden Industrial Park Hawarden
Chester CH5 3PZ
Tel: 01244 531631
sales@chestermachinetools.com
www.chestermachinetools.com

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  • Page 1 128M 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: General Safety Rules

    WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. As all machinery has certain hazards involved with operation and use of machine. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility personal injury. However, if normal safety precau- tions are overlooked or ignored,...
  • Page 3 D. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. 2. DON'T USE DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't power machine damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
  • Page 4: Specification

    SPECIFICATION: 128M Model 375W 1/2HP (3PH),550W 3/4HP (1PH) Motor 13x0.6x1638mm Blade size 60Hz(MPM) 24,47,61 Blade speed 20,29,50 50Hz(MPM) (mm) 128mm (5") □ 128x150mm (5"x6") (mm) (mm) 44mm (1.75") 60° □ 44x56mm (1.75"x2.19") (mm) (mm) 95mm (3.75") 45° □ 75x95mm (3"x3.7")
  • Page 5: Operation

    ASSEMBLY A 3/4 or 1/2 HP motor split phase or capacitor start is recommended best economical performance. Counter clockwise rotation required. Note that rotation can be reversed following directions given on terminal or nameplate. Assemble the motor Mounting plate to the head using the long bolt.
  • Page 6: Blade Selection

    4 SPEED MATERIAL CUTTING CHART Speed MPM Belt Groove Used Material Motor pulley Saw pulley 60Hz 50Hz Tool, Stainless alloy Small Large Steels, bearing bronze Mild steel, hard brass or Medium Medium bronze Aluminum plastic Large Small BLADE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL BLADE MOVEMENT Be sure the blade is assembled to the pulleys so that the vertical edge engages the work piece first.
  • Page 7: Blade Guide Bearing Adjustment

    BLADE GUIDE BEARING ADJUSTMENT ATTENTION: This is the most important adjustment on your saw. It is impossible to get satisfactory work form your saw if the blade guides are not properly adjusted. The blade guide is daring on your metal. Cutting Band Saw is adjusted and power tested with several test cuts before leaving the factory to insure proper setting.
  • Page 8: Maintenance

    CUTTING Close switch, letting the head down slowly onto the work, Do not drop or force. Let the weight of the saw head provide the cutting force. The saw automatically shuts off at end of the cut. Method of adjusting blade: A.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Symptom Possible Cause (s) Corrective Action Clamp work securely Material loose vise Adjust speed or feed Incorrect speed or feed Replace with a small teeth spacing ·3. blade Blade teeth spacing too large a blade of slow speed and small Material coarse...
  • Page 10 240V/230V/220V/110V lPH "'-../ ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH ,--- 3 ------------------------- lr---r --------------------------- rjl blade shield Limited switch Drawn Metal Cutting Band Saw 128HDR 128DR Checked Diagram No. Circuit diagram...
  • Page 11 1r---r-- ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCH L -------------------------------- Saw blade shield • Belt cover Drawn Metal Cutting Band Saw 128HDR 128DR Checked Diagram Circuit diagram...
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  • Page 16 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. Please note the local voltage for operating this electric machine.

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