scheppach HBS20 80mm Brushless Electric Bandsaw 240V Instruction Manual

scheppach HBS20 80mm Brushless Electric Bandsaw 240V

Only for EU countries.
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material! In observance of European directive 2012/19/EC on wasted 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.

Explanation of the symbols on the equipment

| | Caution – Read the operating instructions to reduce the risk of inquiry!
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| | Wear safety goggles!
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| | Wear ear-muffs!
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| **| Wear a breathing mask!
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| | Important! Risk of injury. Never reach into the running saw blade!
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| | Wear protective gloves.
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| | Warning!** Before installation, cleaning, alterations, maintenance, storage and transport switch off the device and disconnect it from the power supply.
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Introduction

Dear Customer,
We hope your new tool brings you much enjoyment and success.

Note:
According to the applicable product liability laws, the manufacturer of the device does not assume liability for damages to the product or damages caused by the product that occurs due to:

• Improper handling,
• Non-compliance of the operating instructions,
• Repairs by third parties, not by authorized service technicians,
• Installation and replacement of non-original spare parts,
• Application other than specified,
• A breakdown of the electrical system that occurs due to the non-compliance of the electric regulations and VDE regulations 0100, DIN 57113 /VDE0113.

We recommend:
Read through the complete text in the operating instructions before installing and commissioning the device. The operating instructions are intended to help the user to become familiar with the machine and take advantage of its application possibilities in accordance with the recommendations. The operating instructions contain important information on how
to operate the machine safely, professionally and economically, how to avoid danger, costly repairs, re-duce downtimes and how to increase reliability and
service life of the machine.
In addition to the safety regulations in the operating instructions, you have to meet the applicable regulations that apply for the operation of the machine in your country. Keep the operating instructions pack-
age with the machine at all times and store it in a plastic cover to protect it from dirt and moisture. Read the instruction manual each time before operating
the machine and carefully follow its information. The machine can only be operated by persons who were
instructed concerning the operation of the machine and who are informed about the associated dangers. The minimum age requirement must be complied
with. In addition to the safety requirements in these operating instructions and your country’s applicable regulations, you should observe the generally recognized technical rules concerning the operation of woodworking machines. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Device description (Fig. 1-16)

1. Case door
2. Door lock
3. Saw blade safety device
4. Saw blade guidance
5. Longitudinal limit stop
6. Tabletop
7. Frame
8. Frame
9. Handle for saw blade tensioning
10. Adjustment handle for upper blade wheel
11. Motor
12. Suction connector
13. Adjustment handle for saw blade safety device
14. Table insert

Scope of delivery

• Open the packaging and remove the device care-fully.
• Remove the packaging material as well as the packaging and transport bracing (if available).
• Check that the delivery is complete.
• Check the device and accessory parts for trans-port damage.
• If possible, store the packaging until the warranty period has expired.

Attention! The device and packaging materials are not toys! Children must not be allowed to play with plastic bags, film and small parts! There is a risk of
swallowing and suffocation!

• Bandsaw
• Saw table
• Push stick
• Longitudinal limit stop
• Fastening materials
• Allen key SW 10/ 13
• Allen key SW 3/ SW4
• Original operating instructions

Intended use

The bandsaw is designed to perform longitudinal and cross cuts on timber or wood-type materials. To cut round materials you must use suitable holding
devices.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
The machine is to be operated only with suitable saw blades. To use the machine properly you must also o serve the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this manual.
All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this manual and must be in-formed about the machine’s potential hazards.
It is also imperative to observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area. The same applies for the general rules of occupational health and safe-
ty.

The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the machine nor for any damage resulting from such changes.
Even when the machine is used as prescribed it is still impossible to eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the machine’s construction and design:

• Damage to hearing if ear-muffs are not used as necessary.
• Harmful emissions of wood dust when used in closed rooms.
• Contact with the blade in the uncovered cutting zone.
• Injuries (cuts) when changing the blade.
• Injury from catapulted workpieces or parts of work-pieces.
• Crushed fingers.
• Kickback.
• Tilting of the workpiece due to inadequate support.
• Touching the blade.
• Catapulting of pieces of timber and workpieces. Please note that our equipment has not been de-signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

General safety information

Attention! The following basic safety measures must be observed when using electric tools for protection against electric shock, and the risk of injury and fire.
Read all these notices before using the electric tool and keep the safety instructions for later reference.

Safe work

1. Keep the work area orderly
   • Disorder in the work area can lead to accidents.
2. Take environmental influences into account
   • Do not expose electric tools to rain.
   • Do not use electric tools in a damp or wet environment.
   • Make sure that the work area is well-illuminated.
   • Do not use electric tools where there is a risk of fire or explosion.
3. Protect yourself from electric shock
   • Avoid physical contact with earthed parts (e.g. pipes, radiators, electric ranges, cooling units).
4. Keep children away
   • Do not allow other persons to touch the equipment or cable, keep them away from your work area.
5. Securely store unused electric tools
   • Unused electric tools should be stored in a dry, elevated or closed location out of the reach of children.
6. Do not overload your electric tool
   • They work better and more safely in the specified output range.
7. Use the correct electric tool
   • Do not use low-output electric tools for heavy work.
   • Do not use the electric tool for purposes for which it is not intended. For example, do not use handheld circular saws for the cutting of branches or logs.
   • Do not use the electric tool to cut firewood.
8. Wear suitable clothing
   • Do not wear wide clothing or jeweler, which can become entangled in moving parts.
   • When working outdoors, anti-slip footwear is recommended.
   • Tie long hair back in a hair net.
9. 9 Use protective equipment
   • Wear protective goggles.
   • Wear a mask when carrying out dust-creating work.
10. Connect the dust extraction device if you will be processing wood, materials similar to wood, or plastics.
    • If connections for dust extraction and a collecting device are present, make sure that they are connected and used properly.
    • When processing wood, materials similar to wood, and plastics. operation in enclosed spaces is only permitted with the use of a suitable extraction system.
11. Secure the workpiece
    • Use the clamping devices or a vice to hold the workpiece in place. In this manner, it is held more securely than with your hand.
    • An additional support is necessary for long workpieces (table, trestle, etc.) in order to pre-vent the machine from tipping over.
    • Always press the workpiece firmly against the working plate and stop in order to prevent bouncing and twisting of the workpiece.
12. Avoid abnormal posture
    • Make sure that you have secure footing and always maintain your balance.
    • Avoid awkward hand positions in which a sudden slip could cause one or both hands to come into contact with the saw blade.
13. Take care of your tools
    • Keep cutting tools sharp and clean in order to be able to work better and more safely.
    • Follow the instructions for lubrication and for tool replacement.
    • Check the connection cable of the electric tool regularly and have it replaced by a recognized specialist when damaged.
    • Check extension cables regularly and replace them when damaged.
    • Keep the handle dry, clean and free of oil and grease.
14. Pull the plug out of the outlet
    • Never remove loose splinters, chips or jammed wood pieces from the running saw blade.
    • During non-use of the electric tool or prior to maintenance and when replacing tools such as saw blades, bits, milling heads.
    • hen the saw blade is blocked due to abnormal feed force during cutting, turn the machine off and disconnect it from power supply. Remove the work piece and ensure that the saw blade runs free. Turn the machine on and start new cutting operation with reduced feed force.
15. Do not leave a tool key inserted
    • Before switching on, make sure that keys and adjusting tools are removed.
16. Avoid inadvertent starting
    • Make sure that the switch is switched off when plugging the plug into an outlet.
17. Use extension cables for outdoors
    • Only use approved and appropriately identified
    • extension cables for use outdoors.
    • Only use cable reels in the unrolled state.
18. Remain attentive
    • Pay attention to what you are doing. Remain sensible when working. Do not use the electric tool when you are distracted.
19. Check the electric tool for potential damage
    • Protective devices and other parts must be care fully inspected to ensure that they are fault free and function as intended prior to continued use of the electric tool.
    • Check whether the moving parts function faultlessly and do not jam or whether parts are dam-aged. All parts must be correctly mounted and all conditions must be fulfilled to ensure fault-free operation of the electric tool.
    • The moving protective hood may not be fixed in the open position.
    • Damaged protective devices and parts must be properly repaired or replaced by a recognized workshop, insofar as nothing different is specified in the operating manual.
    • Damaged switches must be replaced at a customer service workshop.
    • Do not use any faulty or damaged connection cables.
    • Do not use any electric tool on which the switch cannot be switched on and off.
20. ATTENTION!
    • The use of other insertion tools and other ac- cessories can entail a risk of injury.
21. Have your electric tool repaired by a qualified electrician
    • This electric tool conforms to the applicable safety regulations. Repairs may only be per-formed by an electrician using original spare parts. Otherwise accidents can occur.
22. Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is not intended Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the outlet. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.

Additional safety instructions

• Wear safety gloves whenever you carry out any maintenance work on the blade!
• When cutting round or irregularly shaped wood, use a device to stop the workpiece from twisting.
• When cutting boards in upright position, use a device to prevent kick-back.
• A dust extraction system designed for an air velocity of 20 m/s should be connected in order to comply with woodworking dust emission values and to ensure reliable operation.
• Give these safety regulations to all persons who work on the machine.
• Do not use this saw to cut fire wood.
• The machine is equipped with a safety switch to prevent it being switched on again accidentally after a power failure.
• Before you use the machine for the first time, check that the voltage marked on the rating plate is the same as your mains voltage.
• If you use a cable reel, the complete cable has to be pulled off the reel.
• Persons working on the machine should not be distracted.
• Note the direction of rotation of the motor and blade.
• Never dismantle the machines safety devices or put them out of operation.
• Never cut workpieces which are too small to hold securely in your hand.
• Never remove loose splinters, chips or jammed pieces of wood when the saw blade is running.
• It is imperative to observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area as well as all other generally recognized rules of safety.
• Note the information published by your professional associations.
• Adjustable protective devices have to be adjusted as close as possible to the workpiece.
• Important! Support long workpieces (e.g. with a roller table) to prevent them sagging at the end of a cut.
• Make sure the blade guard (3) is in its lower position when the saw is being transported.
• Safety guards are not to be used to move or misuse the machine.
• Blades that are misshapen or damaged in any way must not be used.
• If the table insert is worn, replace it.
• Never operate the machine if either the door protecting the blade or the detachable safety device are open.
• Ensure that the choice of blade and the selected speed are suitable for the material to be cut.
• Do not begin cleaning the blade until it has come to a complete standstill.
• For straight cuts of small workpieces against the longitudinal limit stop the push stick has to be used.
• The bandsaw blade guard should be in its lowest position close to the bench during transport.
• For miter cuts when the table is tilted, the parallel stop must be positioned on the lower part of the table.
• When cutting round timber, use a suitable holding device to prevent the workpiece turning.
• Never use guards to lift or transport items.
• Ensure that the bandsaw blade guards are used and correctly adjusted.
• Keep your hands a safety distance away from the bandsaw blade. Use a push stick for narrow cuts.
• The push stick has to be stored on the intended device, so that it can be reached from normal working position and is always ready to be used.
• In the normal operating position the operator is in front of the machine.

Technical data

• Electro motor 230 – 240 V ~ ,50 Hz
• Power S1 250W, S2 30 min 350W
• Revolutions 1400 min-1
• Saw band length 1400 mm
• Saw band width 7 mm
• Saw band width max. 12 mm
• Cutting speed 880 m/min
• Passage height 0 – 80 mm
• Passage width 200 mm
• Table size 300 x 300 mm
• Slewing range of the
• table 0° bis 45°
• Max. size of the
• workpiece 400 x 400 x 80 mm
• Overall weight 15 kg

Subject to technical modifications!

• Operating mode S1, continous operation.
  The work piece must have a minimum height of 3mm and a minimum width of 10 mm.

Noise parameters
The total noise values determined in accordance with EN 61029.

• sound pressure level LpA 77,4 dB(A)
• uncertainty KpA 3 dB
• sound power level LWA 90,4 dB(A)
• uncertainty KWA 3 dB

Wear hearing protection.
The effects of noise can cause a loss of hearing.
Total vibration values (vector sum – three directions) determined in accordance with EN 61029.

Remaining hazards

The machine has been built using modern technology in accordance with recognized safety rules. Some remaining hazards, however, may still exist.

• Risk of injury for fingers and hands by the rotating saw band due to improper handling of the work piece.
• Risk of injury through the hurling work piece due to improper handling, such as working without the push stick.
• Risk of damaging your health due to wood dust and wood chips. Wear personal protective cloth such as goggles. Use a fitting dust extractor.
• Risk of injury due to defective saw band. Regularly check saw band for such defects.
• Risk of injury for fingers and hands while changing saw band. Wear proper gloves.
• Risk of injury due to starting saw band while switching on the machine.
• The use of incorrect or damaged mains cables can lead to injuries caused by electricity.
• Wear only closefitting clothes. Remove rings, bracelets and other jewelry.
• For the safety of long hair, wear a cap or hair net. Even when all safety measures are taken, some remaining hazards which are not yet evident may still be present.
• Remaining hazards can be minimized by following the instructions in „General safety instructions“ „Proper Use“ and in the entire operating manual.

Attachment and operation

Before starting the equipment Make sure the machine stands securely, i.e. bolt it to a workbench or solid base. There are two holes for this purpose in the machine foot. • The saw table must be mounted correctly.

• All covers and safety devices have to be properly fitted before the machine is switched on.

• It must be possible for the blade to run freely.

• When working with wood that has been processed before, watch out for foreign bodies such as nails or screws etc.
  Before you actuate the On/Off switch, make sure that the saw blade is correctly fitted and that the machine’s moving parts run smoothly.

• Before you connect the machine to the power supply, make sure the data on the rating plate is the same as that for your mains.

Assembly tools
1 engineer’s wrench SW 10/13
1 hexagonal head spanner SW 3 1 hexagonal head spanner SW 4
Tabletop and the mounting angles are not mounted for reasons of packaging technology.

Assembly of the table top (Fig. 1+2+3+4+5+5.1.5.2)

1. Remove the wing nut (E), the clamping lever (F), the two disks and the plate (H). (Fig. 5.1)

2. Remove the 2 knurled nuts (D) and remove the U bracing (C) from the working table. (Fig. 4)

3. Position the working table (A) over the rear (B) to the screws. Fasten the working table with the
   plate (H), the two disks, the wing nut (E) and the clamping lever (F) to the machine housing. Fig. 5.2)

4. Attach the U bracing (C) with 2 countersink screws M6x16 and knurled nuts (D) at the front of the sawing table. (Fig.3+4)

Adjusting the table top (Fig. 6)

1. Set the table top to home position and tighten the wing bolt (E) and the clamp lever (F) firmly.
2. Align the table top parallel to the sawing blade and tighten the 3 screws. Observe that the sawing blade is centered in the table inlay.

Adjusting the table top at the right angle to the sawing blade(Fig. 5+6)

1. Fully set the belt guide (4) upwards and clamp it tight.
2. Release the clamping lever (F) and the wing bolt (E) at the swiveling segment (G).
3. Align the table at the right angle (90°) to the sawing blade (use back square).
4. Adjust the adjusting screw (I) and lock it with a nut (J).

Mounting the sliding rod holder (Fig. 6.1)

Screw the hook screw (K) for the sliding rod (L) into the thread at upper frame and lock it with the nut. If the sliding rod (L) is not in use, hang it on the hook
screw.

Replacement of the sawing band

Danger! Danger of injury even with sawing band at standstill. When replacing the sawing blade, wear gloves. Only use suitable sawing blades

1. Release the 2 knurl screws (D) and remove the U bracing (C) under the sawing table. (Fig. 4)

2. Open both housing doors.

3. Release the adjustment knob (9) until the sawing blade is released.

4. Remove the sawing blade and lead it through

   • the slit in the work table,
   • the sawing band protection at the upper blade guide,
   • the sawing band protection at the sawing housing and the table guides.
     Mount a new sawing band. Check the correct position: The teeth must point to the front side of the saw (where the doors are).

5. Align the sawing band to the center of the rubber of the band edges.

6. Tighten the adjustment knob (9) until the band no longer slides off the edges. 7 Close both housing doors.

7. Then:

   • Tighten the sawing band with adjustment knob (9)
   • Align the sawing band with adjustment knob (10)
   • Align the band guides
   • Conduct a test run of at least 1 minute.
   • Stop the saw, pull out the mains plug and check the settings.

Tighten the sawing band (Fig. 8)

Danger:
Too high tension can break the band. Too low tension can cause the driven band wheel to slip and the sawing band will stop.

1. Set the upper sawing band guide (4) fully upwards. 2 Check the tension by pressing a finger halfway between table and the upper band guide against the side of the band. The band should not edge down more than 3 to 5 mm.
2. Turning the adjustment knob (9) counter-clock- wise increases the sawing band tension.
3. Turning the adjustment knob (9) clockwise re-duces the band tension.

Alignment of the sawing band(Fig.8)

If the sawing band is no centered in the middle of the
rubber wheels the track must be corrected by adjusting the incline of the upper band wheel:

1. Release the lock nut (N).
2. Turn the adjustment knob (10):
   • Turn the adjustment knob (10) clockwise if the sawing band hits the front side of the saw.
   • Turn the adjustment knob (10) counter-clock-wise if the sawing band hits the back side of the saw.
3. Tighten the lock nut (N).

Alignment of the upper band guide (Fig. 9+10)

The upper band guide consists of:

• a compression bearing (51) (supports the sawing band from the back side) and
• two guiding pins (53) (giving additional lateral sup-port).

Bearing and guiding pins must be readjusted after
each band or track replacement.

Attention:
Check all bearings for wear on a regular basis. If necessary replace both guide bearings at the same time.

Compression bearing setting(Fig. 9)

If necessary align the sawing band and tighten it.

1. Release the compression bearing adjustment screw (50).
2. Set the compression bearing position. (51) (Distance between bearing and sawing band = 0.5 mm). If the sawing band is turned by hand it must  not touch the bearing.
3. Tighten the compression bearing adjustment screw (50).

Settings of the guiding pins (Fig. 10)

1. Release the screws (52).
2. Press the guiding pins (53) together (against the sawing band).
3. Turn the sawing band clockwise by hand several times in order to bring the guiding pins in the correct position – both pins should slightly touch the sawing band.
4. Tighten the screws again (52).

Alignment of the lower sawing band guide

The lower sawing band guide consists of:

  * a compression bearing (supports the sawing band from the back side) and
  * two guiding pins (giving additional lateral support). Bearing and guiding pins must be readjusted after each band or track replacement.  

Attention:
Check all bearings for wear on a regular basis. If necessary replace both guide bearings at the same time.

Compression bearing settings (Fig. 11)

5. Set the upper sawing band guide (4) fully upwards.
6. If necessary align the sawing band and tighten it.
7. Release the clamping screw (50) of the compression bearing (51). Set the compression bearing position. (Distance between bearing and sawing band = 0.5 mm). If the sawing band is turned by hand it must not touch the bearing.
8. Tighten the compression bearing adjustment screw (50).

Settings of the guiding pins (Fig. 11)

1. Release the screws (52) using a hexagon key.

2. Press the guiding pins (53) together (against the sawing band).

3. Turn the sawing band clockwise by hand several times in order to bring the guiding pins in the correct position – both pins should slightly touch the
   sawing band.

4. Tighten the screws again (52).

Replacement of the table inlay

The table inlay (14) must be replaced if the slit enlarges or is damaged.

1. For this purpose, disassemble the table from the machine frame according to 8.1 in the opposite direction.
2. Remove the table inlay from the sawing table by pressing downwards.
3. Insert a new table inlay.
   Mount the table top according to 8.1.

On/Off switch (Fig. 1)

• To turn the machine on, press the green button „1“ (8).
• To turn the machine off again, press the red but-ton „0“(8).
• The band saw is equipped with an under voltage switch. With a power failure, the band saw must be switched back on again.

Attention!
When working with the machine, all protective devices and guards must be fitted.
The upper and lower band wheel is protected by a fixed guard and an articulated cover. When opening the cover, the machine is switched off. Starting is
possible only with closed cover.

Transport

The machine must only be lifted and transported on its frame or the frame plate. Never lift the machine at the safety devices, the adjusting levers, or the sawing table. During the transport the saw blade protection must be in the lowest position and near the table.
Never raise at the table!
Unplug the machine from the mains during transport.

Working instructions

The following recommendations are examples of the safe use of band saws. The following safe working methods should be seen as an aid to safety. They cannot be applied suitably completely or comprehensively to every use. They cannot treat every possible dangerous condition and must be interpreted carefully.

• Connect the machine to a suction unit when working in closed rooms. A suction device which con-forms with commercial regulations must be used for suction in commercial areas.
• Loosen the saw band when the machine is not in operation (e.g. after finishing work). Attach a no-tice on the tension of the saw band to the machine for the next user.
• Collect unused saw bands and store them safely in a dry place. Check for faults (teeth, cracks) before use. Do not use faulty saw bands!
• Wear suitable gloves when handling saw bands.
• All protective and safety devices must be securely mounted on the machine before beginning work.
• Never clean the saw band or the saw band guide with a hand-held brush or scraper while the saw-band is running. Resin-covered saw bands impair working safety and must be cleaned regularly.
• For your own protection, wear protective glasses and hearing protection. Wear a hairnet if you have long hair. Roll up loose sleeves over the elbows.
• Always position the saw band guide as near the workpiece as possible when working.
• Insure sufficient lighting in the work area and around the machine.
• Always use the fence for straight cuts to keep the workpiece from tipping or slipping away.
• When working on narrow workpieces with manual feed, use the push stick.
• For diagonal cuts, place the saw bench in the ap-propriate position and guide the workpiece on the fence.
• Insure safe workpiece guidance.
• For arced and irregular cuts, push the workpiece evenly using both hands with the fingers together. Hold the workpiece with your hands on a safe area.
• Use a pattern for repeated arced or irregular cuts.
• Insure that the workpiece does not roll when cut-ting round pieces.

Rip fence (Fig. 7)

The rip fence serves as a guide during longitudinal cuts.

• Clamp the longitudinal fence (5) in the desired position by pressing the clamping lever (M).

Angled cuts (Fig. 1, 5, 6, 14)

• In order to execute angled cuts parallel to the saw band (Fig. 14), it is possible to tilt the saw bench (6) forwards from 0° – 45°.
• Release the locking handle (F) (Fig. 5+6).
• Tilt saw bench (6) forwards, until the desired angle is set on the degree scale. (Fig. 5+6)
• Retighten the locking handle (Fig. 5+6).
• Attention: With a tilted saw bench (6), the longitudinal fence (5) must be positioned on the down-ward facing side to the right of the saw band in the working direction (Fig. 14) (if the workpiece width allows this), in order to secure the workpiece against slipping.

Attention! After every new setting, we recommend
performing a test cut, in order to check the dimensional settings.

• With all cutting processes, the top band guide (4) must be positioned as close as possible to the workpiece.
• The workpiece must always be guided with both hands and kept flat against the band saw bench (6), in order to prevent a jamming of the saw band.
• Forward feeding should always take place with an even pressure, which is just sufficient for the saw band to cut through the material with ease without becoming blocked.
• Always use the longitudinal fence (5) for all cutting processes that it can be used for.
• It is better to perform a cut in a single working step than in multiple steps, which may require that the workpiece be drawn back. However, if it is not possible to avoid drawing the workpiece back then the band saw must be switched off first, and the workpiece only drawn back once the saw band has come to a standstill.
• When sawing, the workpiece must always be guided by its longest side.

Attention! When processing narrower workpieces it
is essential to use a push stick. The push stick (L) must always be stored within reach, on the hook pro-vided for this purpose on the side of the saw (Fig. 6.1).

Performing longitudinal cuts (Fig. 15)

Here, a workpiece is cut in its longitudinal direction.

• Position the longitudinal fence (5) on the left side (if possible) of the saw band (Fig. 15), in accordance with the desired width.
• Lower the saw band guide (4) onto the workpiece.
• Switch on the saw.
• Press one edge of the workpiece against the longitudinal fence (5) with the right hand, whilst the flat side lies on the saw bench (6).
• Slide the workpiece at an even feed rate along the longitudinal fence (5) into the saw band (Fig. 15).
• Important: Long workpieces must be secured against tipping at the end of the cutting process (e.g. with reel-off stand, etc.)

Performing angled cuts (Fig. 13)

• Set saw bench to desired angle (see „Angled cuts“).
• Perform the cut as described under „Performing longitudinal cuts“.

Freehand cuts (Fig. 16)

One of the most important features of a band saw is the ease with which it can cut curves and radii.

• Lower the saw band guide (4) onto the workpiece.
• Switch on the saw.
• Press the workpiece firmly onto the saw bench (6) and slowly slide into the saw band.
• In many cases it is helpful to roughly saw curves and corners approximately 6 mm from the line.
• If it is necessary to saw curves that are too tight for the saw band used, auxiliary cuts must be sawn up to the front face of the curve, so that these fall off as wood waste when the final radius is sawn.

Attention!
For all cutting operations, the upper saw blade guidance (4) should be as close as possible to the work-piece.

• To do this, open the adjustment handle for saw blade safety device (13). (Fig. 1)
• Lower the upper saw blade guide (4) and the saw blade guard (3) as close as possible to the work-piece.
• Subsequently close the adjustment handle for for saw blade safety device (13).

Cleaning and maintenance

Important.
Warning! Prior to any adjustment, maintenance or service work disconnect the mains power plug! General maintenance measures Wipe chips and dust off the machine from time to time using a cloth. In order to extend the service life of the tool, oil the rotary parts once monthly. Do not oil the motor. When cleaning the plastic do not use corrosive products.

Cleaning

• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool i creases the risk of an electric shock.

Maintenance
There are no parts inside the equipment which re-quire additional maintenance.

Storage

Store the device and its accessories in a dark, dry and frost-proof place that is inaccessible to children. The optimum storage temperature is between 5 and 30˚C. Cover the electrical tool in order to protect it from dust and moisture. Store the operating manual with the electrical tool.

Electrical Connection

The installed electric motor is connected and is ready to work.
The connection complies with the relevant VDE and DIN regulations.
The customer-side mains supply and the used extension line must meet these regulations.

Important information
In the event of an overloading the motor will switch itself off. After a cool- down period (time varies) the motor can be switched back on again.

Defective Electric Connection Lines
Often, insulation damages occur on electrical connection lines. Causes are:

1. Drag marks if connection lines are led through window or door clearances.
2. Kinks due to improper attachment or routing of the connection line.
3. Cuts caused by running over the connection line.
4. Insulation damages caused by pulling the connection line out of the wall socket.
5. Fissures caused by the ageing of the insulation.

Such defective electric connection lines must not be used and are hazardous due to the insulation dam-ages. Regularly check the electrical connection lines for damages. Please make sure that the connection lines are disconnected from the mains supply during the check. Electrical connection lines must comply with the relevant VDE and DIN regulations. Only use connection lines labelled with H05VV-F. The labelling of the connection cable with the type specification is required.

AC motor

• The mains voltage must be 220 – 240 V~
• Extension cables up to 25 m long must have a cross-section of 1.5 mm2.

Connections and repairs of electrical equipment may only be carried out by an electrician.

Please provide the following information in the event of any enquiries:

• Type of current for the motor
• Machine data – type plate
• Machine data – type plate

Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Defective components must be disposed of as special waste.
Ask your dealer or your local council.

Troubleshooting

Never repair the motor yourself. Danger! Check fuses and replace as necessary Close housing cover exactly
The motor starts up slowly and does not reach operating speed.| Voltage too low, coils damaged, capacitor burnt| Contact the utility provider to check the voltage. Arrange for inspection of the motor by a specialist. Arrange for replacement of the capacitor by a

specialist

Motor makes excessive noise| Coils damaged, motor defective| Arrange for inspection of the motor by a specialist
The motor does not reach its full power.| Circuits in the network are overloaded (lamps, other motors, etc.)| Do not use any other equipment or motors on

the same circuit

Motor overheats easily.| Overloading of the motor, insufficient cooling of the motor| Avoid overloading the motor while cutting, remove dust from the motor in order to ensure optimal cooling of the motor
Saw cut is rough or wavy| Saw blade dull, tooth shape not appropriate for the material thickness| Reshape saw blade and/or use suitable saw blade
Workpiece pulls away and/or splinters| Excessive cutting pressure and/or saw blade not suitable for use| Insert suitable saw blade
Saw blade is not running straight| a) Guide has been wrongly set
b) Wrong saw blade| a) Set the saw blade guide according to the operating instructions
b) Select a saw blade according to the operating
instructions
Burn marks appear on the
wood during the cutting work| a) Blunt saw blade
b) Wrong saw blade| a) Change the saw blade
b) Select a saw blade according to the operating
instructions
Saw blade jams during cutting work| a) Blunt saw blade
b) Deposits on the saw blade
c) Guide has been set poorly| a) Change the saw blade
b) Clean the saw blade
c) Set the saw blade guide according to the operating instructions

hereby declares the following conformity under the EU Directive and standards for the following article

Warranty

Apparent defects must be notified within 8 days from the receipt of the goods. Otherwise, the buyers rights of claim due to such defects are invalidated. We guarantee for our machines in case of proper treatment for the time of the statutory warranty period from delivery in such a way that we replace any machine part free of charge which provably becomes unusable due to faulty material or defects of fabrication within such period of time. With respect to parts not manufactured by us we only warrant insofar as we are entitled to warranty claims against the upstream suppliers. The costs for the installation of the new parts shall be borne by the buyer. The cancellation of sale or the reduction of purchase price as well as any other claims for damages shall be excluded. The saw blade is a consumable item and explicitly excluded from any warranty.

References

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