Silverline 441563 Mode D'emploi page 11

Adjusting the upper blade guide stabilising bars and
blade guide bracket
IMPORTANT: The blade guides and support bearings stabilise the moving blade during operation
under load conditions. These guides must be checked and adjusted before each use and after
blade changes.
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.
• Loosen the two blade guide adjusting screws with a Hex Key (22) (Fig. XII). 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 (Fig. XIII). 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 (Fig. XIII).
• Refit the Blade Guard 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 (22) (Fig. XIV). 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 (Fig. XIV).
4. Refit the Blade Guard 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 .
• 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 (5).
4. Move the Work Table (15) until it is at a 90° angle to the Blade. Tighten the Table Lock Handle.
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 45mm (1-32") and may be connected to a
standard wet/dry workshop vacuum system.
Attaching the Push Stick Hook
1. Remove the upper screw on the top hinge (Fig. XIII).
2. Place the Push Stick Hook (23) in position.
3. Screw the upper screw back into the top hinge.
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.
350W Bandsaw 190mm
Switching ON/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 (Fig. XVI).
• 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 and fasten the Fence by pushing the lever down (Fig.
XVII).
• Use a combination square to ensure that the Fence is entirely parallel, or perpendicular to the
Blade (5), and fasten securely.
Tilting the work table
1. Loosen the Table Lock Handle (16).
2. Tilt the Work Table (15) 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 (5), always use the Fence
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 , use the provided Push-Stick (21) 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 Blade.
Accessories
• A wide range of accessories for this tool, including 6tpi , 10tpi , and 14tpi bandsaw blades, are
available from your Silverline stockist.
• Spare parts are available from your Silverline stockist or www.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.
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