Replacing The Band Saw Tyre; Replacing The Table Insert; Saw Cleaning; Saw Storage - Metabo Precision WNB BAS 505 Instructions D'utilisation

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2. Set guide bearings (77) with the
knurled thumb screws (79) against
the band saw blade.
3. Turn band saw wheel by hand clock-
wise a few times to ensure that the
guide bearings are in correct posi-
tion – both guide bearings should be
lightly touching the band saw
blade.
4. Retighten knurled nut (78) to lock
the knurled thumb screw .
5. Close lower blade guard (74)
6. Close the lower housing door.
8.4 Replacing the Band Saw
Tyre
Periodically check band saw tyres for
wear. Replace only in pairs:
1. Remove band saw blade (see "Care
and maintenance");
2. Lift band saw tyre with a small
screwdriver, then pull off the band
saw wheel.
3. Mount new band saw tyres and rein-
stall the band saw blade.
8.5 Replacing the Table
Insert
The table insert needs replacement
when its slot has become enlarged or
damaged.
1. Remove table insert (82) from saw
table (push up from underneath).
2. Fit new table insert.
8.6

Saw Cleaning

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Danger!
Never touch the band saw blade or
the band saw wheel with a brush held
24
in your hand when the saw is in oper-
ation!
Prior to all servicing:
1. Switch machine OFF.
2. Wait for saw blade to stop
3. Unplug power cable.
Saw Cleaning
1. Open housing door.
2. Remove chips and saw dust with
brush or vacuum cleaner.
3. Close housing door.
8.7

Saw storage

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Danger!
Store saw so that
 it cannot be started by unauthor-
ised persons and
 nobody can get hurt.
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Caution!
Do not store saw unprotected out-
doors or in damp environment.
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Caution!
Fold bandsaw blades when not in use
and store dry.

9. Tips and Tricks


Keep surfaces of the saw table
clean – in particular, remove resin
residue with a suitable cleaning and
maintenance spray (optional acces-
sory).

Afterwards, apply a light coat of slid-
ing compound (e.g. Waxilit).

10. Available Accessories

For special tasks the following accesso-
ries are available at your specialised
dealer – see back cover for illustrations:
Circle Cutting Attachment 
A
For cutting circles of 120 to 260 mm
diameter. Optimal cutting results
82
when using a band saw blade for
contoured cutting and radii.
B Wheel Set
For easy transport.
Rip Fence 
C
For making accurate long cuts.
D Mitre Fence Steplessly adjustable
mitre angle from 90  to 45.
E Precision Roller Guide
Provides optimal band saw blade
guiding and prolonged service life.
Belt Sanding Attachment 
F
For finishing cut edges.
G Dust collection adapter for Ø 100
mm port.
Dust collector 
H
helps to protect your health and to
keep the shop clean.
I WAXILIT Sliding Compound
Improves workpiece sliding on the
saw table.
Care and Maintenance Spray 
J
For removing resin residue and pre-
serving metal surfaces.
K Sanding Belt
80 grit, 3380 x 25 (pack of 3)
L Sanding Belt
120 grit, 3380 x 25 (pack of 3)
M Band Saw Blade A6
For cutting NF-metals
N Band Saw Blade A4
For contour cutting and small radii.
O Band Saw Blade A6
For cutting wood, straight cuts.
P Band Saw Blade A6
For cutting wood, universal cuts.
Q Band Saw Blade A8
For cutting firewood.

11. Repairs

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Danger!
Repairs to electric tools must only be
carried out by qualified electricians!
Electric tools in need of repair can be
sent to the Service Centre of your coun-
try. Refer to the spare parts list for the
address.
Please attach a description of the fault to
the electric tool.

12. Environmetal Protection

The machine's packing can be 100%
recycled.
Worn out power tools and accessories
contain considerable amounts of valua-
ble raw and rubber materials, which are
recyclable.
These instructions are printed on paper
produced with elemental chlorine-free
bleaching process.

13. Trouble shooting

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Danger!
Before carrying out any fault servic-
ing, always do the following:
1. switch machine OFF;
2. Unplug mains cable.
3. Wait until the band saw blade has
come to a complete stop.
Check to see that all safety devices
are operational after each fault ser-
vice.