SilverCrest 441563 Mode D'emploi page 9

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• Loosen the two blade guide adjusting screws, with a hex key, see image (XIII) . Slide
each blade guide stabilising bar towards the Blade (5) so that they are as close as
possible to the blade, but without touching or pinching the blade. Tighten the two blade
guide adjusting screws securely with the hex key
• Loosen the blade guide bracket adjusting screw with the hex key, (Image XIV). Move the
bracket in or out until the front of the two blade guide stabilising bars are to the rear of,
and not touching, the blade teeth
• Retighten the blade guide bracket adjusting screw securely with the hex key, (Image
XIV)
• Refit the Blade Guard (3) if no additional adjustments are required
WARNING: ENSURE that the two blade guide stabilising bars do NOT touch the teeth of the
saw blade when you are operating the bandsaw and applying pressure into the saw blade
with your workpiece.
Adjusting the upper blade support bearing
Note: The Blade Guard (3) will need to be removed in order to perform this task. See
'Replacing the blade' for detailed instructions on how to remove the Blade Guard.
1. The blade support bearing keeps the saw Blade (5) from being pushed back when
cutting. This support bearing should be fixed 3mm behind the blade
2. Loosen the Blade Support bearing adjustment screw with the hex key, (Image XV).
Position the blade support bearing 3mm behind the smooth, rear edge of the blade
3. Tighten the support bearing adjustment screw securely with the hex key, (Image XV)
4. Refit the Blade Guard (3) if no additional adjustments are required
Adjusting the lower blade guide stabilising bars, blade guide
and support bearing
• Access to the lower blade guide stabilising bars, blade guide and support bearing,
requires opening the Lower Blade Housing (8)
• Follow the same steps and sequence used when adjusting the upper blade guide
stabilising bars for adjusting the lower blade guide and support bearing. See 'Adjusting
the upper blade guide stabilising bars and blade guide bracket', for detailed instructions
on adjustment
• To access the blade guide adjusting screw and support bearing adjusting screw, pass
the hex key through the holes in the lower blade wheel housing
NOTE: Make sure you have properly adjusted both the upper and lower blade guides. The
blade will be damaged if the blade teeth hit the blade guides.
Squaring the table to the blade
1. Raise the Blade Guard (3) as far as it will go
2. Loosen the Table Lock Handle (16)
3. Set a combination square on the table and align it with the blade
4. Move the Work Table (15) until it is at a 90° angle to the Blade (5). Tighten the Table
Lock Handle (16)
5. Turn the Table Level Calibration Screw (11) until it touches the frame
6. Recheck the adjustment. Zero the Angle Guide (17) to the correct marking on the
Table Angle Guide (18)
Sawdust ejection port
Note: It is necessary to connect a dust extraction device to the bandsaw, especially when
sawing wood, as dust particles can be harmful.
• The Sawdust Ejection Port (9) blows dust away from the user and the work area
• The opening of the Sawdust Ejection Port measures 1-¼" and may be connected to a
standard wet/dry workshop vacuum system
Operation
WARNING: ALWAYS wear eye protection, adequate respiratory and hearing protection, as
well as suitable gloves, when working with this tool.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the plug from the power source
when making any adjustment.
Switching on and off
WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source, make sure that all fasteners and
adjustment screws are tightly secured.
WARNING: To avoid possible injury, keep the blade wheel housing cover closed, secured in
place and in proper working order while the tool is in operation.
1. Locate the On/Off Switch (10), on the side of the hinged housing cover
2. To switch the bandsaw 'On' press the green 'I' button
3. To switch the bandsaw 'Off' press the red 'O' button
Using the mitre gauge
• The Mitre Gauge (19) can be turned 45° left or right
• To set the angle, loosen the lock knob on the mitre gauge and rotate the Mitre Gauge
until it reaches the desired angle on the angle gauge (Image XVII)
• Retighten the lock knob
Using the fence
• To fit the Fence (20) to the table loosen the locking lever by turning it anti-clockwise. Fit
the fence in the desired location on the Work Table (15), and fasten the fence by pushing
the lever down, (Image XVIII)
• Use a combination square to ensure that the fence is entirely parallel, or perpendicular
to the blade, and fasten securely
Tilting the work table
1. Loosen the Table Lock Handle (16)
2. Tilt the work table until it reaches the required angle
3. Check the angle on the Angle Guide (17). Tighten the work table lock handle
Making a cut
WARNING: To avoid blade contact and personal injury, adjust the Blade Guard (3) so that it
just clears the upper surface of the workpiece.
WARNING: Blade teeth are sharp. Always wear suitable protection, such as cut-resistant
gloves, and take care when handling a bandsaw blade.
WARNING: This bandsaw is only designed to cut workpieces that can be adequately
supported using the attached Work Table (15). Do not attempt to cut workpieces that
cannot be securely supported by the Work Table.
Note: When cutting with the table at an angle other than 90° to the blade, always use the
Fence (20) on the lower side of the table.
• For general cutting, follow the pattern lines by pushing and turning the workpiece at
the same time
• To achieve a curved radius cut, follow the pattern line with the blade while turning the
workpiece. The blade should cut in the middle of the pattern line
• Use both hands to feed the work through the blade
• Make sure you hold the workpiece firmly against the work table
• Use light forward pressure and do not force the workpiece against the bandsaw table
• When cutting small workpieces that have insufficient area to hold, or do not protrude
over the edge of the Work Table (15), use the provided push-stick to feed the workpiece
into the blade
Note: Always keep the push-stick nearby, so that it is readily available for use whilst
cutting and keep the push-stick away from the any conflict with blade.
Accessories
• A range of accessories and consumables, including 6tpi (633924), 10tpi (868739), and
14tpi (675295) Bandsaw blades, are available from your Silverline stockist. Spare parts
can be obtained from toolsparesonline.com
Maintenance
WARNING: ALWAYS disconnect from the power supply before carrying out any inspection,
maintenance or cleaning.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended
for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is a misuse and could result in a
hazardous situation, leading to possible serious personal injury.
Replacing the blade
Note: Always use a saw blade that is compatible with the type of material being cut, for
most effective, and efficient cutting.
Note: The blade length for this bandsaw is 1425mm (56 1⁄4").
1. Unscrew the Upper Cover Knob (2) and Lower Cover Knob (7) of the hinged housing
cover, to reveal the internal bandsaw mechanism (Image X)
2. Loosen the Blade Guard Adjusting Knob (14) and position the Blade Guard (3) halfway
above the table. Tighten the Blade Guard Adjusting Knob (14)
3. Loosen the two blade guard mounting screws (Image XI) with a hex key and remove
the Blade Guard (3)
4. Remove the Table Aligning Screw (6) from the work table (Image I)
5. Turn the Blade Tension Adjustment Knob (12) anti-clockwise to release blade tension
and remove the old blade
6. Slide the old blade off the upper and lower Blade Wheels, and through the table slot
7. Guide the new blade through the blade slot, (Image IV) and on to the Blade Wheels.
Ensure that the blade is pointing outwards, with the teeth facing downwards (Image
XII)
8. Centre the blade on the soft, non-slip surface of the upper and lower Blade Wheels,
see 'Blade tracking' for detailed instructions on blade alignment
9. Rotate the wheels clockwise to help guide and centre the blade on the blade wheels
Replacing the table insert
• When worn, the table insert can be removed and replaced
• To remove the table insert, remove the Phillips head screw securing the table insert to
the Work Table (15). Then remove and replace
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