SilverCrest 441563 Mode D'emploi page 8

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• Be especially careful when cutting wood and metal. Sparks from metal cutting are a
common cause of wood dust fires
• Where possible, use a dust extraction system to ensure a safer working environment
Bandsaw Safety
WARNING: Do not use saw bands which are damaged, excessively worn or deformed.
Doing so could cause the band to rupture, and be projected in the area of the operator.
WARNING: Do not operate the bandsaw, when the guarding protecting the saw band is
open. The saw band mechanism is dangerous when in motion.
WARNING: Do not attempt to clean the saw band when it is in motion. If tool cleaning Is
required, switch off the machine and wait for the saw to stop moving before commencing
cleaning procedures.
WARNING: Always ensure the blade guard is fully down during transportation. An exposed
saw blade is dangerous, and could potentially harm the operator or bystanders during
transportation.
WARNING: Do not use a bandsaw with a worn table insert. The table insert provides
support to the workpiece local to the cut, a worn table insert will give inadequate support.
WARNING: Never use the guards for holding during transportation. Hold the bandsaw at a
structurally reinforced area, that is suitable for holding during transportation.
Product Familiarisation
1 Upper Blade Housing
2 Upper Cover Knob
3 Blade Guard
4 Blade Guide
5 Blade
6 Table Aligning Screw
7 Lower Cover Knob
8 Lower Blade Housing
9 Sawdust Ejection Port
10 On/Off Switch
11 Table Level Calibration Screw
12 Blade Tension Adjustment Knob
13 Tracking Adjustment Knob
14 Blade Guard Adjusting Knob
15 Work Table
16 Table Lock Handle
17 Angle Guide
18 Tilt Scale
19 Mitre Gauge
20 Fence
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Intended Use
Silverline 350W induction-motor bench-mounted bandsaw with integral table that can be
tilted to allow for cutting at angles up to 45°. Can be used for cutting irregular and curved
shapes in wood, plastic, and light and soft metals only.
Unpacking Your Tool
• Carefully unpack and inspect your new sander. Familiarise yourself with all its features
and functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are
missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool
Before Use
WARNING: Ensure the tool is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or
changing any accessories, or making any adjustments.
Table installation
1. Remove the Table Aligning Screw (6) and wing nut from the edge of the Work Table
(15), (Image I)
2. Remove the spring-loaded hex screw from the shaft of the Table Lock Handle (16)
(Image II), to release and remove the crank from the Table Lock Handle, (Image III)
3. Slide the Work Table (15) onto the Lower Blade Housing (8) by passing the blade
through the blade slot in the work table, (Image IV). Align the raised mounting rib,
(Image V) located on the side of the Lower Blade Housing, with the recess located on
the rear of the Table Angle Guide (18), (Image VI)
4. Slide the flat washer over the threaded end of the crank, (Image VII). Insert the
threaded end of the crank through the curved slot on the Table Angle Guide (18) and
screw into the threaded hole, (Image VIII). Tighten the screw until the mounting rib
fully engages with the recessed groove on the Table Angle Guide
5. Engage the Table Lock Handle (16) with the crank and fasten with the spring-loaded
hex screw, (Image IX)
Note: The Table Lock Handle (16) acts similarly to a ratchet mechanism and it can be
loosened by turning anti-clockwise. Pulling back on the handle, in the direction of the
spring-loaded hex screw, releases its engagement to the threaded crank, allowing quick
effortless Work Table (15) adjustment.
6. Replace the Table Aligning Screw (6) and wing nut, (Image I)
7. If necessary, adjust the Table Angle Guide (18) to reflect the actual table tilt position
in degrees
Mounting bandsaw to work stand
WARNING: ALWAYS make sure your bandsaw is securely mounted to a work bench or
an approved work stand. Motor vibration, weight on the work table and other factors may
cause the bandsaw to tip over, slide or walk along the work stand surface during operation.
Failure to do so could result in an accident, resulting in possible serious personal injury.
• The bandsaw must be securely fastened by the four base holes to a work stand or
workbench with heavy duty fasteners (not included). This prevents the bandsaw from
tipping over, sliding or walking/creeping along the work stand/workbench surface
during operation
Blade tension
• When the blade is centred on the upper and lower blade wheels, turn the Blade
Tension Adjustment Knob (12) clockwise until the spring begins to compress. Continue
tightening until the blade is tight on the upper and lower blade wheels
• Ensure the blade is tight so that it will not slip on the wheels, but do not over-tighten
Blade tracking
NOTE: Set the blade tension BEFORE making any tracking adjustments. Check that the
blade guides are not touching the blade.
• By hand, turn the upper blade wheel clockwise and watch the blade position on the
surface of the wheel. If the blade deviates from the centre, tracking adjustment is
required
• If the blade moves towards the outside edge of the blade wheel, turn the Tracking
Adjustment Knob (13) clockwise. Continue adjusting until the blade returns to and
remains in the centre of the blade wheel
• If the blade moves towards the inside edge of the blade wheel, turn the Tracking
Adjustment Knob anti-clockwise. Continue adjusting until the blade returns to and
remains in the centre of the blade wheel
• Check the position of the blade on the lower wheel. If the tracking is off, continue to
adjust the Tracking Adjustment Knob until the blade is centred on both blade wheels
as they rotate
Adjusting the upper blade guide stabilising bars and blade
guide bracket
Note: The upper and lower 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.