Silverline Bandsaw 200mm - Manual (Page 11)

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Making rip cuts (See Fig 12)
When cutting along the grain of the wood:
• Position the fence to the left of the blade whenever possible
• Holding the edge of the workpiece furthest from the blade, position the
workpiece securely against the fence and flat on the table
• Guide the workpiece along the fence and through the blade at a uniform
speed that enables the blade to cut through the material without difficulty
and without jamming
IMPORTANT: Provide support (eg a roller stand) for long workpieces so that
after the cut their weight does not skew the cut or create a safety hazard
Bevel cuts (See Fig 13)
• The table can be tilted 0°– 45° for bevel cuts
1. Release the Table Lock Handles (21)
2. Tilt the table to the angle required, using the Table Angle Gauge (22) as
a guide
3. Re-tighten the table lock handle
• Whenever possible when performing bevel cuts, position the fence to the
right of the blade so that you can use it to prevent slippage of the workpiece
(See Fig 13)
• When accuracy is critical, check the angle on a scrap piece of material first
before cutting the workpiece
Cutting freehand
• The bandsaw is ideal for accurate shaping of material and making curved
cuts
• As with all cuts, lower the blade guide to the workpiece and hold the
workpiece securely on the table
• Where possible, before cutting freehand, cut off excess material first, to
within approximately 6mm of the cutting line
• Guide the workpiece slowly through the blade. Use a low feed rate so that
you can keep to the cut line accurately
• When cutting very tight curves, it can help to make a series of close-lying
relief cuts at right angles to the curved line; when you saw the radius, the
material will simply drop off
WARNING: Excessive twisting of the blade trying to shape very intricate
shapes may damage the blade and cause it to break.
Maintenance
CAUTION: Always ensure the bandsaw is switched off and the plug is removed
from the power point before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance
procedures
Cleaning
• Keep your tool clean at all times. Dirt and dust will cause internal parts to
wear quickly, and shorten the machine’s service life. Clean the body of your
machine with a soft brush, or dry cloth. Open the upper and lower covers
to clean with a vacuum. Making sure the bristles of the wheel brush are
vacuumed. When changing blades brush out the blade channels where
possible.
• Do not use caustic cleaning agents on plastic parts
Changing the blade
1. Position the Upper Blade Guide (4) approximately half-way between the
table and the machine housing
2. Unfasten the Cover Locks (11 & 14) and open the Upper Cover & Lower
Cover (12)
3. Remove the Table Fastener (8)
4. Turn the Blade Tension Adjustment Knob (1) anticlockwise to release
tension from the blade
5. Remove the blade from the blade wheels and remove it through the slot
in the table
6. Fit the new blade centrally onto the blade wheels, ensuring the blade
teeth are pointing downwards towards the table
7. Tension the blade by turning the blade tension adjustment knob
clockwise (see also ‘Tensioning the blade’)
8. Close the covers
9. Re-fit the table fastener
Changing the wheel pads (See Fig 14)
• After a period of time the Wheel Pads (7) will become worn and must be
replaced. Always check the condition of the wheel pads when you change
a blade
1. Open the covers and remove the blade (see ‘Changing the blade’ above)
2. One at a time, lift the edge of each wheel pad using a small screwdriver
and carefully remove the pads from the blade wheels
3. Fit new pads on each blade wheel
4. Re-fit the blade and close the covers
Changing the table insert
• The Table Insert (5) must be replaced if it becomes damaged or worn
1. Lift out the worn table insert ( Note: If it will not lift out easily, remove the
table from the bandsaw and hold the table upside down)
2. Fit a new table insert
NOTE: Contact your Silverline stockist or visit www.toolsparesonline.com for
availability of spare parts for this model.
Disposal
• Do not dispose of power tools, or other waste electrical and electronic
equipment, with household waste
• Contact your local waste disposal authority for information on the correct
way to dispose of tools
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