HBS250N 10” Bandsaw - Axminster Power Tool Centre
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1. Oil 25 Parts Breakdown List DE TA El ls x er ar DN 3 X8 AW AO y g V S yarn m 7 Nag Parts Breakdown List NO Description Q TY 35 Washer 64 8 1 Bandsaw rame 1 36 Knob 1 2 Upper door 1 37 Blade guard 1 3 Lower door 1 38 Roller guide carrier extrusion 1 4 Upper wheel 1 39 Nut M4 4 5 Bearing ball 80100 4 40 Carriage bolt M8x20 3 6 Wing nut M8 1 41 Washer 1 7 Pan head tapping screw 4 42 Mount blade guide 1 8 Ring 2 43 Washer 08 3 9 Bearing bolt upper 1 44 Hex nut M8 5 10 Wheel carrier bracket 1 45 Guide support upper large 1 11 Washer 3 46 Hex socket set screw M6x10 7 12 Hex nut 1 47 Upper guide shaft 1 13 Semicircle head screw M5x8 2 48 Hexagon screw 6 14 Washer g5 2 49 Bearing ball 80026 6 15 Shaft mount 1 50 Washer 05 6 16 Carriage bolt 1 51 Adjusting shaft 4 17 Blade tensioner 1 52 Mount shaft 2 18 Tension rod 1 53 Tension angle 1 19 Hex nut M5 2 54 Bolt guide plate 1 20 Screw 2 55 Lower guide shaft 1 21 Hex nut M4 2 56 Retainer 1 22 Washer 04 2 57 Hexagon nut 1 23 Hex nut M4 2 58 Carriage bolt M6x16 4 24 Screw 1 59 Hexagon nut M6 12 25 Knob 1 60 Hex screw M6x25 4 26 Screw 1 61 Hex socket head cap screw 2 27 Knob 1 wees 28 Leaf spring 2 iz Belt 1 29 Lamella plug black 1 63 Bearing bolt lower 1 30 Knob 1 64 Motor 1 31 Hex screw M6x12 10 632. unbreakable type that will resist damage on site Only use a 13 Amp plug and make sure the cable clamp is tightened securely Fuse as required If extension leads are to be used carry out the same safety checks on them and ensure that they are correctly rated to safely supply the current that is required for your machine Work Place Environment Make sure when the machine is placed that it sits firmly on the floor that it does not rock and is sufficiently clear of adjacent obstacles so that cutting operations will not be impeded Check you have adequate clearance both in front of and behind the machine when cutting long stuff If you are liable to be processing unwieldy or awkward work pieces it is suggested that you consider fastening the machine domn to the floor The machine is not designed for sub aqua operation do not use when or where it is liable to get wet If the machine is set up in the open and it starts to rain unusual though this would be in U K cover it up or move it into the dry If the machine has got wet dry it off as soon as possible with a cloth or paper towel Do not use 230V a c powered machines anywhere within a site area that is flooded or puddled and do not trail extension cables across wet areas Keep the machines clean it will enable you to more easily see any damage that may have occurred Clean the machine with a damp soapy cloth if needs be do not use any solvents or cleaners as these may
3. tracked The tilting plate is kept in contact with the end of the threaded rod by the tension on the saw blade the downward pull It should be self evident therefore that the blade can only be tracked whilst it is in tension A butterfly nut that locks the tracking control in position once correct tracking has been established The lower saw wheel and integral pulley wheel is likewise mounted on double bearings onto an axle that is housed in an adjusting box trap mounting This box trap is used to set the Lower Saw Wheel to DATUM It is the base parameter that the rest of the saw is set against It is highly recommended that except in the most dire of circumstances you do not alter the factory setting The drive belt is tensioned by turning the motor against a fixed point pulling the belt tight and then locking the motor in position with its clamping bolt During the turning operation the clamping bolt moves within the slot that is machined into the motor mounting flange plate An 80mm diameter dust extraction outlet The On Off buttons controlling an NVR switch The green I is the on button the red O is the off button 14 Illustration and Parts Description Fig 03 Micro switch Upper saw wheel Fr stimate performance ae Maliber Saw guard clamp Saw wheel brush Lower saw wheel Drive pulley 15 Illustration and Parts Description Fig 04 Tilt quadrant Fig 04a Til
4. D move to approxi mately 0 5mm from each side of the blade Re tighten the bolts NOTE A five pound note is approximate ly 0 5mm thick slide a note between the blade and guide bearing until the guide bearing is set to the correct thickness Re tighten the bolts D see fig 28 Repeat for the other guide bearing Fig 28 Gently push the blade back against the thrust bearing use a scrap of wood and check that the side bearings are still behind the teeth of the blade Loosen the nut holding the lower blade guide assembly in place and position similarly to the upper 1 Make sure you have read and fully understood the general instructions and safety precautions that are printed in the preceding pages of this manual 2 Before connecting the machine to the supply check the tool for obvious signs of damage paying particular attention to the plug and the power cable Rectify or have rectified any damage you discover Check that the blade you are using is the correct one for the job in hand Change the blade if necessary Check the blade is not damaged is clean sharp tracks properly and is correctly tensioned 3 Set the upper blade guide to approximately 12mm 1 27 above the height of the work piece 4 Check especially on site that there are no foreign objects e g old nails screws small stones etc 21 Setting Up the Saw guide assembly Rotate the top wheel by hand at this point None of the bearings shoul
5. Motor pulley 32 Washer g 20 66 Table trunnion lower 1 33 Safety switch 2 67 Semicircle head screw M4x30 4 34 Wing nut 2 68 Lower guide mount 1 27 Continues Over Parts Breakdown List 69 Pin guide seat 1 86 Blade 1 70 Lower guide body 1 87 Pan head cross screw 2 71 Table 1 88 Switch 1 72 Table insert 1 89 Rubber belt 2 73 Rubber washer 1 90 Handle 1 74 Carriage bolt M6x30 1 91 Washer 1 75 Glide piece 1 92 Mitre gauge 1 76 Table trunnion upper 1 93 Screw 1 77 Pointer 1 94 Pointer 1 78 Pan head tapping screw 1 95 Guide plate 1 79 Lower wheel 1 96 Screw 1 80 Ring 4 97 Semicircle head screw M6x20 8 81 Ring retaining 2 98 Washer 06 16 82 Spacer bushing 1 99 Hinge plate 4 83 Brush strip 1 100 Countersunk head screws 84 Carriage bolt 1 Malo 85 Hex nut 1 101 Minge 4 102 Nut M6 28 Parts Breakdown List D14 D13 GUIDE FOR MJ3425 10 BAND SAW WORKING TABLE PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY DII Side guide plate 1 DI Guide plate 1 D12 Pallet 1 D2 Cap screw M6X12 2 D13 Washer 6 3 D3 Washer 6 4 D14 Cap screw M6X16 3 D4 Side plastic insert 2 D15 Bearing 1 D5 Plate 1 D16 Shaft 1 D6 Sliding base 1 D17 Washer 5 1 D7 U clamp 1 D18 Nut M5 1 D8 Locking bar 1 D19 Locking nail 1 D9 Locking handle 1 D20 Photo scope 1 D10 Butterfly bolt M6X14 2 D21 Ring 1 29 Parts Brea
6. table insert fits into the round recessed groove in the centre of the table It not only fills the round void it also supports the work piece below the saw in order to minimise breakout from the saw cut The table insert that is supplied is for general work and as such has a fairly wide slot to allow the fibre strands from general redwoods and whitewoods to be carried through by the saw blade Alternative table inserts with much narrower slots should be made when carrying out very fine work where the breakout must be kept to a minimum 12 Illustration and Parts Description Fig 02 Tracking control knob and tracking control lock Upper blade guide height clamp Main saw frame Power cable Upper blade guard Saw table Tilt mechanism Tilt mechanism clamp Dust extraction outlet Lower wheel mounting Motor pivot clamping bolt 13 Illustration and Parts Description Lower blade guide Guide fence Table stabilising bolt and butterfly nut Mitre fence Tracking control star knob Tracking control lock Lower saw wheel Motor clamping bolt slot Dust extraction outlet On Off Button and switch shroud The lower blade guide assembly is mounted on the main saw frame below the table it mounts two side guide bearings that help to keep the blade stable straight and untwisted below the table during the sawing operation The guide fence is mounted over the front and rear edge of the tabl
7. 1 No Bandsaw Code 508204 1 No Bandsaw blade 1 790mm long 6 TPI Mounted on in the saw but not tensioned 1 No Saw Table 1 No Guide Fence 1 No Mitre Guide 1 No Table Insert 1 No Floor Cabinet comprising 2 No Top Supporting Plate 2 No Top Connecting Plate 2 No Side Connecting Plate 2 No Side Plate 4 No Rubber Feet 1 No Packet containing 30 No M6x 12 Hex Bolt 30 No M6 Hex Nut 30 No M6 Washer 4 No M8x30mm Chamfered Hex Bolts and Washers 1 No 3mm 5mm Hex Keys 1 No 8 10mm and 12 14mm Spanner 1 No Screwdriver 1 No Instruction Manual Having unpacked your saw and its accessories please dispose of any unwanted packaging properly The cardboard packaging is biodegradable General Instructions for 230V Machines Good Working Practices Safety The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working practices keep yourself and fellow workers safe and maintain your tools and equipment in good working order WARNING KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUNG CHILDREN Primary Precautions This machine is supplied with a moulded 13 Amp Plug and 3 core power cable Before using the machine inspect the cable and the plug to make sure that neither are damaged If any damage is visible have the tool inspected repaired by a suitably qualified person If it is necessary to replace the plug it is preferable to use an
8. AXMINSTER Code 508204 Hobby SERIES HBS250N 10 5 Bandsaw i Index of Contents Page No Index of Contents 02 Declaration of Conformity 02 What s Included 03 General Instructions for 230V Machines 04 05 Specification 05 Assembly 06 07 08 09 10 Assembling the Saw 10 11 Illustration and Parts Description 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Setting Up the Saw 18 19 20 21 Operating Instructions 21 22 Changing the Saw Blade 22 23 Changing the Blade Speed 24 Routine Maintenance 25 Parts Breakdown List 26 27 28 29 30 Wiring Diagram 31 Declaration of Conformity Copied from CE Certificate The undersigned Roy Yongjun Xue authorised by Laizhou Chunlin Machinery Co Ltd No 1 Fugian East Road 261400 Laizhou Shandong PEOPLE S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Model Number MJ3425 Bandsaw Manufactured by Laizhou Chunlin Machinery Co is in compliance with the following standards or standardisation documents in accordance with Council Directives 2006 42 EC EN 61029 1 2009 EN 61029 2 5 2002 AN Warnin The symbols below advise that you follow the correct safety procedures when using this machine JYOS 6 A Fully read manual and safety instructions before use Ear protection should be worn Eye protection should be worn Dust mask HAZARD should be worn Motor gets hot What s Included Quantity Item Model Number MJ3425
9. abilities e g Do not try to cut a 1 radius curve using a 5 8 blade Continues Over Operating Instructions 8 Make sure the blade is not in contact with the material when you start the saw Start the cutting operation Do not try to cut too quickly the correct cutting speed if one could be so precise would never see the blade pushed back against the thrust bearing The saw would cut and clear the saw line at the rate the work piece was fed into it If you notice that you require more and more pressure to effect the cut and the blade is in continual contact with the thrust bearing the chances are the blade is becoming blunt Check and change if necessary Do not let go of the work piece if you have to change your grip make sure one hand is holding the material at all times 9 If you are cutting long pieces of material think about sawing cutouts i e a saw cut from the edge of the material to the saw line along the saw line so that you can discard the off cuts as you progress down the saw line 10 Observe the old woodworkers adage of never allowing your hand fingers within one handbreadth of the blade 11 If you have to cut very small pieces of material arrange or manufacture some form of shoe to carry the timber If the work piece is exceptionally small Changing the Saw Blade DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY Put the table back to the level position if it has been tilted Set
10. ain its efficiency and prolong its life Keep this Instruction Manual readily accessible for any others who may also be required to use the machine Assembly Your saw is packed in the box partially assembled Please make careful note of the positions of the various components if you have cause to disassemble whilst putting the machine together Take all the easily removable items out of the box tip the box up so that the base of the saw is to the ground remove all the polystyrene packaging from Cabinet Assembly Step 1 Rubber foot Base M6 x 12 bolts and washers around the saw open both sides of the box then corner walk the saw out of the box If this is still awkward split the top of the box fold the box material flat on the floor and wriggle the saw off the cardboard The best method of moving the saw is with a hugf lift through the neck of the saw holding the saw back against your body and lifting by straightening your legs Support plate Both side support plates assembled Assembly Connecting plate Lower hinge pin Assembly Step 4 Side plate N M6 x 12 Bolts a Fit the remaining side and connecting plate using M6 x 12 nuts bolts and washers Assembling the Saw Lift the saw on to the completed cabinet and secure using the 4 No M8x40 bolts Insert the bolts through the base of the saw through the floor stand and fit the washers and nuts on the
11. amping bolt and push the motor back down and secure in position Re tension the belt turn the Hex bolt B clockwise enough to prevent the belt from slipping when in operation but not tight to cause the belt to get hot see fig 38 Fig 35 WARNING BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN MOVING THE BELT NOT TO TRAP YOUR FINGERS NOTE Make sue the drive belt is not tensioned to tightly which will cause the belt to get hot Fig 36 37 Drive pulley groove Fig 38 Drive belt tensioning bolt B Daily Keep the machine clean Check the saw blade for missing teeth and cracks see fig 39 Spray oil the bare metal surfaces Weekly Open the top amp bottom wheel covers and clean out all saw dust Clean out impacted crud 8 saw dust Clean out impacted crud 8 saw dust Routine Maintenance Monthly Open the lower and upper door and check the condition of the tyres amp the drive belt see figs 39 40 Clean impacted crud from the tyres apply a little oil to the screw threads of the blade and drive belt tensioners DO NOT USE OIL near the belt The pivots and the slides of the top wheel mounting assembly and the captive stub axle of the belt tensioner in its slot could likewise be lightly oiled Using an air line wearing goggles blow out the motor casing Check for missing teeth a Check the condition of the tyres b Check the condition of the drive belt c
12. ast on the tilt housing corresponds to the groove in the tilt guadrant Check that the square under the bolt head is correctly located in its recess in the casting and refit the washer and the butterfly nut see figs A B 8 C M8x50 coach bolt Tilt housing NOTE Before tightening check that the tilt mechanism functions correctly If it doesn t somethingis probably slightly misaligned Slacken off the butterfly nut re position the quadrant and try again When everything is satisfactory set the table flat and tighten the tilt mechanism 3 Replace the blade if it has been removed slipping it through the slot in the table through the guards and the guides and over the wheels apply some tension to the blade to hold it in place 4 Replace the table fence rail and butterfly nuts and refit the fence assembly see figs D amp E Locate the guide fence and slot the clamp lever assembly over the table fence and press down guide fence clamping lever to lock the guide fence in place see fig E 10 Illustration and Parts Description Fig 01 Blade tensioning knob Upper door locking knob Upper blade guide height clamp Upper cover door Table fence Upper blade guide and guard Main saw frame Saw table ON OFF button Mitre fence Guide fence rail Table insert Fence clamping lever Lower cover door Lower door locking knob Cabinet ON OFF buttons 11 Illustratio
13. aw is free in the cut start the saw allow it to run up to speed and cut out as quickly as possible The removal of the off cut may well prevent the saw jamming again if you resume the original cut Blade tensioning knob Fig 30 from the tyres apply a little light oil to the screw threads of the blade tensioner and the tracking control The pivots and the slides of the top wheel mounting assembly could likewise be lightly oiled 22 If you are fitting a new blade it will have been supplied to you folded bound together in this configuration with tape or tie wrap Also check the blade did not unfold inside out i e looking at the right side front of the loop the teeth should be on the front of the blade and pointing down If you can t arrive at this view turn the blade inside out from its current position and look again NOTE BE VERY CAUTIOUS WHEN YOU UNFOLD THE BLADE IT TENDS TO SPRING OPEN BLADE AND TEETH GOING EVERYWHERE MAKE SURE THE BLADE TEETH ARE POINTING DOWN Open up all blade guides so that they are clear of the blade Hold the blade approximately midway on either side of the loop and feed into the table slot When you get to the table insert cutout void work Changing the Saw Blade the left side of the loop into the slot in the guard in the neck of the main saw frame Wriggle the right hand side of the blade through the guard on the uppe
14. cause damage to any plastic parts or to the electrical components Keep the work area as uncluttered as is practical this includes personnel as well as material UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CHILDREN BE ALLOWED IN WORK AREAS It is good practice to leave the machine unplugged until work is about to commence also make sure to unplug the machine when it is not in use or unattended Always disconnect by pulling on the plug body and not the cable Once you are ready to commence work remove all tools used in the setting operations if any and place safely out of the way Re connect the machine Carry out a final tightness check e g guide fence table tilt etc check that the cutting path in this case the path that the work piece will travel is unobstructed Make sure you are comfortable before you start work balanced not reaching etc If the work you are carrying out is liable to generate flying grit dust or chips wear the appropriate safety clothing goggles gloves masks etc If the work operation appears to be excessively noisy wear ear defenders If you wear your hair in a long style wearing a cap safety helmet hair net even a sweatband will minimise the possibility of your hair being caught up in the rotating parts of the tool Likewise consideration should be given to the removal of rings and wristwatches if these are liable to be a snag hazard Consideration should also be given to nonsl
15. d come into contact with the blade only when in use Re tighten the nut Adjust the lower side blade guides D and set them similarly to the upper guides using an Hex key to Fig 29 Cap head nut MAA cr Lower guide bearing Rear thrust bearing release and tighten the clamping bolts see fig 29 When all adjustments have been made recheck that when the blade is pressed back against the thrust bearing both the upper and lower side guides are still behind the teeth of the saw When all adjustments are complete replace the table insert Re connect the power switch the saw on allow to run for several minutes check that the blade is still tracking correctly there is no excessive vibration etc Switch off The saw is ready to be used Operating Instructions embedded in the material you are about to cut 5 Check that all accessories tools etc that have been used to set the machine up are removed and set carefully aside or stowed away correctly 6 Ensure the machine is switched off Plug the power cable into a correctly rated switched socket outlet If extension leads are being used check these for damage do not use if damaged if you are working outside check that any extension cables in use are rated for outside work Switch on Allow the saw to run up to speed 7 Make sure that the material you are about to cut is Within the machine capacity and the cut you are about to make is within the blades cap
16. e It is clamped in position by the lever handle protruding from the front edge of the guide The clamping action is such that both the front and rear of the guide are clamped to the table ensuring that the guide fence is held rigidly during the cutting operation When the table was cast it was a pretty stable lump however weathering machining drilling and boring etc set up varying stresses in the table which if given the opportunity like with a long slot cut across more than half its width will cause the table to move To counteract this possibility a small housing is machined at the front of the slot into which the stabilising bolt is fitted and clamped with the butterfly nut This ensures that the two most vulnerable parts of the casting are clamped together in a single plane to prevent warping and twisting Unseen The mitre fence slide can be engaged in the slot in the saw table and acts as an X feed device which will enable any angle from right to 45 degrees left or right to be cut with the saw The tracking control star knob at the rear of the top compartment is connected to a threaded rod that is engaged in a threaded hole in the mounting bracket of the upper saw wheel axle assembly The end of the rod pushes against the lower end of the hinged tilting plate that carries the upper saw wheel axle Driving the rod in or out will cause the plate to tilt and by association the upper saw wheel thus enabling the blade to be
17. es the reaction is not instantaneous Once you are satisfied that the tracking is correct switch the machine off and allow it to run to a stop Retighten the tracking control lock DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY Checking the table is square If the preset table stop has been fitted proceed as follows Loosen the butterfly nut clamping the tilt mecha nism see fig 04 and turn the table hard against its stop This is a bolt with a lock nut screwed into the underside of the table see fig 19 the head of the bolt has a rubber foot that acts as a stop when it strikes the machine frame Tighten the butterfly nut Fig 19 Make sure the upper blade guide is raised as high as possible Place a square on the table and move it up against the blade behind the teeth see fig 20 Check Setting Up the Saw that the blade is perpendicular to the table If it is not try resetting the table If it is still not correct loosen the locking nut and adjust the bolt until perpendicularity is achieved see fig 19 Tighten the lock nut and then re check When you are satisfied that the table is set correctly check that the pointer of the tilt gauge reads zero if not adjust it see fig 21 Fig 21 Tilt pointer A and tilt gauge B Setting the Fence To make sure the guide fence is at 90 line up the guide fence with the edge of the table s T slot see fig 22 lfyou find that the fence is out of align
18. ip footwear etc Do not work with cutting tools of any description if you are tired your attention is wandering or you are being subjected to distraction A deep cut a lost fingertip or worse is not worth it Do not use this machine within the designated safety areas of flammable liquid stores or in areas where there may be volatile gases There are very expensive very specialised machines for working in these areas THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM General Instructions for 230V Machines Check that blades are the correct type and size are undamaged and are kept clean and sharp this will maintain their operating performance and lessen the loading on the machine Above all OBSERV make sure you know what is happening around you and USE YOUR COMMON SENSE Specification Code 508204 Model HBS250N Rating Hobby Power 370W 230V Blade Speed 660 8 960 m min Blade Length 1 790mm Blade Width Min Max 6mm 1 47 to 13mm 1 2 Max Width of Cut 245mm Max Depth of Cut 120mm Max Width of Cut with Fence 220mm Table Size 340 x 340mm Table Height on Stand 990mm Table Tilt 5 to 45 Wheel Diameter 250mm Dust Extraction Outlet 63mm Overall LxWxH 420 x 410 x 1 500mm Weight 43 5kg Please read the Instruction Manual prior to using your new machine as well as the operating procedures for your new machine there are numerous hints and tips to help you to use the machine safely and to maint
19. kdown List PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY B8 Rubber foot 4 B7 Side connecting plate 2 B6 Side plate 2 B5 Hex bolt M6x12 36 B4 Hex nut M6 36 B3 Washer 6 72 B2 Top supporting plate 2 B1 Top connecting plate 2 30 The Axminster guarantee is available on Hobby Trade Industrial Engineer Air Tool amp Axcnc Technology Series machines It s probably the most comprehensive FREE guarantee ever buy with confidence from Axminster So sure are we of the quality we cover all parts and labour free of charge for three years Look for the icon and put your trust in Axminster No registration necessary just keep your proof of purchase e Optional Service Plan for Industrial Series machinery EEA CA Trade Solid reliable machines designed for daily use AXMINSTER AXMINSTER INDUSTRIAL SERIES Great value amp easy to use perfect for use at home AXMINSTER Top performers with class leading features and build quality for use in busy workshops AXMINSTER TOOLS Compressors and tools for home or workshop use durable and great value cnc Technology Precision CNC machines for industry and education Small machines for the home engineer Quality precision machines for the workshop or education Free Three Year Guarantee on Axminster Hobby Trade and Industrial Series woodworking and engineering machines Axminster Air compressors and Air Tools and bench top gri
20. ment follow the steps on the next page Fig 22 Continues Over Setting Up the Saw Clamp down the fence by pushing the locking lever down Remove the fence end cover to access the Hex screws see fig 23 Loosen the 4 Hex screws that secures the fence rail and adjust until the fence is in alignment with the T slot then re tighten the bolts see fig 23 24 Replace the fence cover and move the fence assembly to the left side of the table Replace the mitre fence Fig 23 Setting the Blade Guides DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY Lower the upper blade guide to approximately 1 1 2 38mm above the table Clamp in place Remove Fig 25 Fig 26 1mm behind the blade Fig 27 the table insert Loosen the nut A holding the guide assembly in place see fig 25 adjust the fore and aft position so that the leading edges of the side guide bearings are approximately 2mm behind the gullets of the saw blade Re tighten the nut see fig 25 Loosen the cap head bolt B that clamps the rear thrust bearing in position and adjust the thrust bearing to approximately 1mm behind the blade re tighten the bolt see fig 26 The blade should line 20 up with the centre of the thrust bearing if not loosen the two grub screws C and move the upper blade guide assembly in until correct see fig 27 Retighten the grub screws Loosen the two cap head bolts holding the guide bearings
21. n and Parts Description Main saw frame Upper and lower cover doors Upper saw wheel Blade tensioning knob Upper blade guide and guard Upper blade guide height Saw table tilt assembly and scale Saw table insert The main body of the machine that all the other parts are mounted upon The two doors that cover the upper and lower saw wheel compartments There are interlocks fitted to both doors so that the machine cannot operate if either door is left open The upper saw wheel is mounted on double bearings on an axle that is mounted to a tilting plate to provide the fore and aft tilt movement that controls the blade tracking The tilting plate is hinged to a yoke The extended ends of the hinge pin also act as guides in slots in a bracket mounted in the rear of the upper saw wheel compartment The yoke is driven up or down allowing increasing or decreasing of the blade tension The saw wheel is fitted with a rubber tyre to give better grip to the saw blade and smoother running It also allows the blade to be tracked in the centre of the wheel unlike the bad old days when the blade had to be tracked off the front edge of the wheel to safeguard the teeth The blade tensioning knob at the top of the machine has an anchored threaded tube connected to it A bolt passing through the shoulder of the yoke is threaded into the tube As the knob is turned so the bolt and the yoke is moved up or down and tensions or de tension
22. nders no registration necessary just proof of purchase We will repair or replace at our discretion and will collect only from a UK mainland address irrespective of the original delivery address The Guarantee assumes that you have bought the correct machine for the required operation in accordance with our guidelines have operated and maintained it in accordance with the instruction manual and that all cutting machines will be used with a blade which is sharp and serviceable at all times It does not cover consumable items purchased with the original product including original blades or abrasives For more information visit axminster co uk 3years K EY Only for EU countries pal Axminster Tools amp Machinery Ltd Weycroft Avenue Axminster Devon EX13 5PH axminster co uk the appropriate recycling bin Normal wear and tear misuse abuse and neglect are excluded and the machine should not have been modified in any way Please do not attempt to service the product without first contacting us we are happy to guide you but failure to do so may invalidate the guarantee The Guarantee is transferable from owner to owner in the first three years but you must have original proof of purchase Should we need to replace a machine in the first three years the guarantee will still continue to be effective from the original purchase date Full Terms and Conditions can be found at axminster co uk terms This guarantee does n
23. ot affect your statutory rights Please dispose of packaging for the product in a responsible manner It is suitable for recycling Help to protect the environment take the packaging to the local recycling centre and place into Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material In observance of European Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility
24. r blade guide assembly Ease the blade over the wheels and locate the blade in both the upper and lower blade guides see fig 31 Apply some tension to the blade Turn the top wheel by hand to ensure the blade will not skip off the wheels and the blade is travelling in the blade guides see fig 32 Apply a little more tension and check by once again spinning the upper saw wheel by hand Loosen the upper blade guide clamp and set the upper blade guide assembly so that the top of the blade guide is level with the centre of the top drive wheel see fig 33 Re tighten the clamp When you are sure that the blade is ON and stable re fit the fence rail and fence Now carry out the procedures as detailed in Setting up the Saw Fn time perermace te Afaliber 23 Changing the Blade Speed DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY The bandsaw drive pulley has two speed positions see fig 37 To change the speed from 600 to 960m minute follow the instructions below Open the upper and lower doors see fig 34 and release the tension on the belt by turning the Hex Fig 34 bolt B counter clockwise see fig 38 Release the motor pivot clamping bolt A and lifting the motor up see fig 35 Tighten the bolt to hold the motor in place reposition the belt as shown in figs 36 37 NOTE Make sure the belt is seated correctly in one of the drive pulley grooves With the belt repositioned loosen the cl
25. s the blade The upper blade guide assembly mounts the two side bearings and the rear thrust bearing that keep the blade stable straight and untwisted above the table during the sawing operation The guard is an integral part of the guide mounting leg to which the guide assembly is bolted so it is always in place when the guide is raised or lowered to its working position The upper blade guide height clamp is a butterfly nut and coach bolt arrangement that clamps through the guide mounting leg and the main clamp saw frame So loose it will allow the mounting guide leg to be moved up and down tightened it will clamp the leg in position against the frame The saw table is mounted on the tilt quadrant which is in turn mounted in the quadrant housing and secured via a coach bolt and butterfly nut arrangement Loosening the butterfly nut allows the table to be tilted up to 45 degrees clockwise There is a hole in the frame under the table into which a bolt with a pair of lock nuts could be fitted to act as a preset stop when bringing the table back to the level position Without this bolt fitted the table can be tilted to 5 degrees anti clockwise There is a scale and pointer attached to the rear of the quadrant and the housing to measure the angle to which the table has been tilted There is a slot machined in the table to accept the slide of the mitre fence There is also a machined recess into which a Measuring Scale Decal is fitted The saw
26. t scale and pointer Tilt mechanism clamp Quadrant housing Guide fence Fig 05 Fig 06 Fence clamping lever Measuring scale Mitre fence Fig 07 Fore and aft clamping nut Rear thrust bearing Fig 08 Saw guard Guide bearing adjusting bolt Lateral adjustment clamping grub screws Upper blade guide assembly 16 Illustration and Parts Description Fig 09 Fig 10 Lower blade guide Rear thrust bearing Magnifying glass with index marker Fig 11 Fig 12 Saw wheel brush Fence rail butterfly nuts Fig 14 Table levelling stop bolt Blade guide assembly 17 Setting Up the Saw DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY Tensioning and tracking the blade Make sure both top and bottom blade guides are well clear of the blade Open the front covers fully giving good access to the top compartment of the saw and good visibility into the bottom compartment see fig 03 For tracking the blade first adjust all bearing guides so that there well clear of the blade Check that the blade is sitting approximately in the middle of the wheels see fig 15 Apply some tension to the blade by turning the tensioning wheel clockwise Spin the top wheel by hand and check that the blade remains centrally on the tyre see fig 16 If it does not loosen the tracking control lock and adjust the tracking by turning the tracking control at the rear of the upper saw wheel compartment see fig 17 Viewed directly on
27. the upper blade guide assembly approximately midway in the throat Open the top and bottom covering doors Remove the fence and guide rail and place safely aside Slacken the blade tension by turning the blade tensioning wheel anti clockwise until the blade can be easily slipped off the wheels see fig 30 Remove the blade carefully wriggling it clear of the upper blade guard and out through the slot in the table NOW is an excellent time to clean out the interior of the machine remove the impacted crud find something to use as a sacrificial carrier and mount the work piece on it with double sided tape or similar 12 Remember to check the blade tension after a new blade has been working for 30 60 mins The blade will stretch slightly when new 13 Do not release the tension on the saw blade when work is complete The blades and the main saw frame do not respond kindly to frequent large changes in stress and tension Only release the tension to change the blade or if the blade is to be removed because the machine is to be mothballed for a lengthy time period The blade in tension over along period of non use will cause the tyres to develop flat spots Open the saw cut either by pulling apart or driving a wedge in close to the back WARNING IF THE SAW JAMS SWITCH OFF IMMEDIATELY of the blade Try to wriggle the blade free of the saw If this is not possible check that the s
28. to the tracking control wheel turning clockwise should cause the blade to track to the rear of the tyre anti clockwise to the front DO NOT make large adjustments Spin the top wheel again check again Continue until the blade tracks in the centre of the tyres with no appreciable to and fro movement Tension the blade fully A side ways push of about 7 8 Ibs 3 kgs in the middle of the blade should allow a 1 4 6 5mm distension Check the tracking again adjust if necessary Check that the drive belt is tensioned correctly If it is slack apply tension as follows loosen the pivot bolt on motor mounting flange plate and turn the motor away from the saw wheel pulley When the belt is under tension tighten the pivot clamping bolt to hold the motor in position see fig 18 Do not overtighten Connect the power to the machine Stand clear and start the saw check that the saw is running smoothly no thumps bumps knocking or excessive vibration and the blade appears to be tracking correctly in one place You can check this by holding a marker e g a pencil close to the back of the blade approach from the back of the blade only and check that the gap remains constant If it doesn t adjust the tracking until it does If you adjust the tracking with the saw amat performance aw Caliber Pivot clamping bolt mmm E 18 running make very small adjustments and wait for the saw to react before you adjust again sometim
29. underside The saw table can be fitted without removing the blade However if you would feel more comfortable not having to manoeuvre the table around the blade remove the blade by opening the top and bottom covers release the tension on the blade by backing off the tensioning knob see fig 1 on page 11 and Assembly remove the blade taking care as it is manoeuvred clear of the guides and the safety guards NOTE If you are going to remove the blade prior to this you must check and if necessary set the lower blade guide assembly about the blade The assembly is mounted in a small housing that is bolted to the main frame It is locked in position by a hex socket grub screw that is extremely difficult to access when the table is fitted Check that the assembly is set evenly about the blade NG Two Man lift WHEN MOUNTING THE BANDSAW WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU GET THE ASSISTANCE OF ANOTHER PERSON BECAUSE OF THE WEIGHT Assembly Fitting the saw table 1 Remove the table fence and fence guide rail see figs D and E 2 Manoeuvre the table carefully around the blade if still fitted Balance the table on the edge of the tilt housing The securing bolt for the tilt mechanism an M8x50 coach bolt is pre fitted into the tilt quadrant Remove the butterfly nut and the washer and fit the tilt quadrant into the tilt housing Ensure that the bolt is correctly inserted through the slot and that the little rib c
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