Operation; Changing Speeds - Clarke CBS 355 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

OPERATION

1. Turn the key to 'I'
2. "START": Push the button marked with "1".
3. "STOP": Push the button marked with "0"
4. When the key is in the 'O' position, the machine will not
operate. The key may be removed ONLY when in this
position.
It is strongly recommended that when the machine is not in use,
the key is removed and retained in a safe place to prevent the
machines' use by unauthorised personnel.
REMEMBER
Whenever the side cover is to be removed, the machine MUST be
disconnected from the mains supply and the key removed.
SPEEDS
Your bandsaw is equipped with pulley steps for three speeds, adequate
for all normal working requirements. These are illustrated opposite.
The setting illustrated provides a band speed of 160 metres per minute.

CHANGING SPEEDS

1. Turn the main power switch OFF and disconnect from the power supply.
2. Remove the front cover (unscrew the two hex. socket screws).
3. Refer to the chart below (which is duplicated inside the front cover), and check which pulley
steps to use for the desired speed. Adjust the belt position as required.
4. Replace the front cover.
NOTE: The belt tension is not adjustable, if slipping occurs at any time, the belt should be renewed.
11
Metres / min
1 1200 Sanding
2 750
Cutting
3 160
Cutting
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Wood
Hard
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