Table Of Contents; General Safety Precautions - Clarke CBS 355 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Bandsaw and Sander.
Before attempting to operate the machine, please read this instruction manual thoroughly, and follow
all directions carefully. By doing so you will ensure the safety of both yourself and others around you,
and at the same time, you should look forward to long and trouble free service from your Bandsaw.
GUARANTEE
This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the
date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be required as proof of purchase. This guarantee
is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the
purpose for which it was intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can be returned to us without
prior permission. This guarantee in no way effects your statutory rights under common law.
CONTENTS
Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 2
General Safety Precautions .................................................................................................. 3
Additional Safety Precautions for Bandsaws / Disk Sanders ............................................ 6
Power Supply / Electrical Circuit Diagram .......................................................................... 7
Main Component Illustration and List of Loose Items ........................................................ 8
Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 9
Tips on Bandsaw Blades ........................................................................................................ 10
Operation ................................................................................................................................ 11
Use of Accessories .................................................................................................................. 13
Power Belt Sanding ................................................................................................................ 13
Power Disc Sanding ............................................................................................................... 14
Aligning Sanding Disc Table ................................................................................................. 14
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 15
Tips on Bandsaw Use .............................................................................................................. 15
Consumables .......................................................................................................................... 16
Parts List & Diagrams .............................................................................................................. 17 - 19
Changing Speeds ....................................................................................... 11
Changing Blades ........................................................................................ 12
Mitre Guide .................................................................................................. 13
Rip Fence ..................................................................................................... 13
Circle Cutting Attachment ........................................................................ 13
Ripsawing ..................................................................................................... 15
Cross Cutting ............................................................................................... 15
Freehand Cutting ....................................................................................... 16
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