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Original Instruction Manual
BS400 Premium
16" Bandsaw
Version 3.0
January 2013
It is important to register your product as soon as possible in order to receive efficient after sales
support and be entitled to the full 5 year guarantee. Your statutory rights are not affected.
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using woodworking equipment.
To register this product please visit
www.recordpower.info
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provided before using
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  • Page 1 Original Instruction Manual BS400 Premium 16" Bandsaw Version 3.0 January 2013 To register this product please visit www.recordpower.info It is important to register your product as soon as possible in order to receive efficient after sales support and be entitled to the full 5 year guarantee. Your statutory rights are not affected.
  • Page 2 Contents Terms & Conditions of Usage Explanation of Symbols General Health & Safety Guidance Additional Health & Safety for Bandsaws Record Power Guarantee User Manual Getting to Know Your Bandsaw Machine Specification Machine Assembly Fitting Optional Wheel Kit, Transporting & Positioning Adjustment of the Table and Installation of Blades Adjustment of Guides &...

  • Page 3: Explanation Of Symbols

    Explanation of Symbols THE SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS SHOWN BELOW MAY BE USED THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION WHEREVER THE WARNINGS ARE USED. Mandatory Instructions Read and fully understand the instruction manual before attempting to use the machine. Indicates an instruction that requires particular attention Wear protective eyewear Use respiratory protective equipment...

  • Page 4: General Health & Safety Guidance

    General Health & Safety Guidance Ensure that you carefully read and fully understand the • If the machine is suitable to be used on a workbench, ensure that the instructions in this manual before assembly, installation and workbench is well constructed and capable of withstanding the weight use of this product.
  • Page 5 General Health & Safety Guidance - cont. of children. Do not allow persons unfamiliar with these instructions or position your hands in direct line of the cutting path. Avoid awkward with the machine to operate it. operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand or fingers to move into the machining area.

  • Page 6: Additional Health & Safety For Bandsaws

    General Health & Safety Guidance - cont. • Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn the machine ‘ON’ appropriate to its type when used in accordance with these instructions and ‘OFF’. and with all of the standard safety guards and equipment in place. Only qualified persons using original spare parts should carry out repairs.

  • Page 7: Record Power Guarantee

    Guarantee should be made directly to Record Power or its Authorised Distributor Record Power guarantees that for a period of 5 years from the date (for details of the Authorised Distributor in your country please see of purchase the components of qualifying Products (see clauses 1.2.1 your Product manual or check www.recordpower.info for details).

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Bandsaw

    1. Getting to Know Your Bandsaw A. Lifting Ring H. Rise & Fall Hand wheel B. Tension Indicator Window J. Blade Tension Cam Handle C. Blade Tension Wheel K. Rise & Fall Lock Knob D. Switch Unit L. Extraction Port E.

  • Page 9: Machine Assembly

    3. Machine Assembly Fig. 3.1 CAUTION! The machine is heavy. Additional help or a suitable lifting device or support will be required for placing the machine in the workshop. 3.1 Unpacking and components included The machine is supplied partly assembled. When unpacking the machine the following components are included for the initial assembly Fig.
  • Page 10 3. Machine Assembly - Cont. Fig. 3.4 Trunnion Note: When assembling this Bandsaw, DO NOT fully tighten the nuts and bolts until the assembly is complete. 3.4 Fitting the table Tools Required: - 13 mm wrench With the help of another person, lift the working table onto the trunnion. Mount the working table on the trunnion using the supplied 4 x hex bolts and 4 x washers See Fig.

  • Page 11: Mitre Fence

    3. Machine Assembly - Cont. 3.6 Assembling the mitre fence Fig. 3.8 1. Unscrew the locking nuts from the mitre fence Fig. 3.8. Mitre fence 2. Place the protractor with the flat edge running parallel to the mitre fence. 3. Position it in such a way that the fence screws slot into the holes on the Fence screws protractor Fig.
  • Page 12 3. Machine Assembly - Cont. 3.7 Fitting the fence assembly Fig. 3.12 Place the fence assembly onto the fence bar. Position the fence on to the table and lock in place using fence Locking knob, Fig. 3.12. 3.8 Fence alignment 1 Align the fence assembly in or out until parallel with the side of the mitre guide slot by adjusting the fence bar nuts accordingly, see Fig.
  • Page 13 Consequently if in doubt about the safe handling or installation of the machine obtain the services of a competent technician, contact Record Power customer services, or contact the organisation from which the machine was purchased. When transporting this machine do not strap across the table or over the Contents of the packages top of the machines, Fig 4.5a and 4.5b.
  • Page 14 5. Adjustment of the Table & Installation of Blades SETTING THE TABLE Fig. 5.1 CAUTION! Before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance ensure that the machine is isolated and disconnected from the electricity supply. 5.1 Setting the table stop at 90º to saw blade Tools Required:- Small 90º...
  • Page 15 5. Adjustment of the Table & Installation of Blades - Cont. BLADE SETUP Fig. 5.4 CAUTION! Before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance ensure that the machine is isolated and disconnected from the electricity supply. Blade tensioning wheel 5.4 Tensioning the blade The blade tensioning wheel should be used to increase or decrease tension Blade tension indicator see Fig.

  • Page 16: Adjustment Knob

    6. Adjustment of Guides & Further Operations Fig. 6.2 Thrust bearing CAUTION! Before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance ensure that the machine is isolated and disconnected from the electricity supply. 6.1 Adjusting the Upper Guides To adjust the upper blade guides, first position the guide assembly relative to the blade, by slackening off the hex screw - A Fig.
  • Page 17 6. Adjustment of Guides & Further Operations - cont. Fig. 6.9 CAUTION! Before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance ensure that the machine is isolated and disconnected from the electricity supply. 6.4 Adjusting the drive belt tension Use the crank handle, Fig. 6.9 to adjust the tension of the drive belt. Rotate the handle anti-clockwise to increase the tension and clockwise to decrease tension.

  • Page 18: Operation And Bandsawing Practice

    Remove the faulty component and replace only with genuine Record Power replacement parts. Any electrical components should only be replaced by a suitably qualified person.
  • Page 19 7. Operation and Bandsaw Practice - Cont. Material Material Thickness Blade Selection (TPI) - Cont. <6 mm 6-12 mm 12-25 mm >25mm Having selected an appropriate blade for the particular thickness and type Perspex 16 TPI 14 TPI of material to be sawn, it is essential that the saw blade is allowed to cut Chipboard 6 TPI 3-6 TPI...
  • Page 20 4 - 6 TPI 4 - 6 TPI 4 - 6 TPI 7.9 Record Power BS400 Blade Range Record Power’s high performance bandsaw Blade Spec Blade Spec Blade Spec Material blades are manufactured to the highest quality...
  • Page 21 7. Operation and Bandsaw Practice - Cont. Custom Jigs & Work Support A bandsaw is one of the most versatile machines in the workshop and with careful preparation many problems encountered on a job can be overcome. By making and using custom jigs repetitive and accurate work can easily be achieved, the following illustrations are some examples of typical jigs and supports used on a bandsaw.

  • Page 22: Dust Extraction

    Record Power Extractors simultaneously giving maximum suction but in this mode the extractor must Record Power offer a range of high quality dust extractors, we offer both be switched off for 20 minutes every hour. 0.5 micron filtration drum and bag type extractors which filter down 0.5 micron providing CX2600 Chip Collector protection from harmful fine dusts.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    9. Maintenance Fig. 9.1 Hex screw CAUTION! Before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance ensure that the machine is isolated and disconnected from the electricity supply. 9.1 Replacing the bandsaw blade Keep plate HAZARD! Take great care when unpacking the bandsaw blade as they are Fig.

  • Page 24: Drive Belt

    9. Maintenance - Cont. Fig. 9.4 CAUTION! Before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance ensure that the machine is isolated and disconnected from the electricity supply. 13 mm hub bolt 9.2 Replacing the drive belt To replace the drive belt first remove the lower bandwheel by undoing the 13 mm bolt on the hub.
  • Page 25 9. Maintenance - Cont. 9.4 The table insert Fig. 9.9 The table insert on a bandsaw is a consumable item, Fig. 9.9 and will therefore need replacing periodically. This procedure should be carried out with the bandsaw blade removed. To replace the table insert simply push the old insert out from underneath the table and fit the new one into position.

  • Page 26: Electrical Connection & Wiring Diagram

    10. Electrical Connection & Wiring Diagram Machines supplied for use in the UK are fitted with a 3 pin plug conforming machine. If replacing the original fuse, always fit a fuse of equivalent rating to BS1363, fitted with a fuse conforming to BS1362 and appropriate to the to the original.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    11. Trouble Shooting WARNING: for your own safety, always turn off and unplug the machine before carrying out any troubleshooting. Trouble Probable Cause Remedy The machine does not work when switched on. 1. No power supply. Check the cable for breakage. 2.
  • Page 28 12. Exploded Diagrams & Parts Lists...
  • Page 29 12. Exploded Diagrams & Parts Lists Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description JMBS16001011000B Frame Assembly M5X12GB818Z Pan Head Screw M12GB825Z Ring Bolt M5X12GB818Z Pan Head Screw M4X30GB818Z Pan Head Screw DZ07-16ZF/230V Switch QKS8 Safety Switch JL26010008B Switch Plate M4GB6170Z Hex Nut...
  • Page 30 12. Exploded Diagrams & Parts Lists - Cont.
  • Page 31 12. Exploded Diagrams & Parts Lists Key No. Part No. Description Key No. Part No. Description JL28060017 Handle JL41031101 Lock Handle JMBS1601060003 Handle Base JL26053001A Hex Thread Rod JMBS1601060002 Lock Plate WSH12GB97D1Z Flat Washer JMBS1601060001A Fence M12X90GB801Z Carriage Bolt M8X16GB5781Z Bolt M6X12GB70D1Z Screw...
  • Page 32 12. Exploded Diagrams & Parts Lists - Cont.
  • Page 33 12. Exploded Diagrams & Parts Lists Key No. Part No. Description M8X16GB70Z Screw JL26040002 Cover JL26040006 Screw 1501006 Helical Gear JL26040007 Plate JL26040004 Worm M6X12GB77Z Screw JL26040008 Gear Bracket JL26040015-001S Lock Handle WSH8GB96Z Big Washer M8X16GB5783Z Hex Bolt JL26040003 Shaft Tube CLP12GB884B Retainer Ring JL26020012C-001S...

  • Page 34: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    EU Declaration of Conformity Cert No: EU / BS400 / 1 RECORD POWER LIMITED, Centenary House, 11 Midland Way, Barlborough Links, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S43 4XA declares that the machinery described:- Type: Bandsaw Model No: BS400 Serial No ................. Conforms with the following directives:-...
  • Page 36 Woodworking Machinery & Accessories United Kingdom Eire Australia New Zealand Record Power Ltd Record Power Ltd Tools 4 Industry Tools 4 Industry Centenary House, 11 Midland Way Centenary House, 11 Midland Way Po Box 3844 Po Box 276079 Barlborough Links, Chesterfield...

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