360mm BANDSAW■ STOCK No.36761 ■ PART No.BS355A

• INSTRUCTIONS •IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE

SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS TOOL.

GENERAL INFORMATIONThis manual has been compiled by Draper Tools and is an integrated part of the power tool equipment, whichshould be kept with the machine.This manual describes the purpose for which this tool has been designed and contains all the necessaryinformation to ensure its correct and safe use.We recommend that this manual is read before any operation ofthe machine, before performing any kind of adjustment to the machine, and prior to any maintenance tasks. Byfollowing all the general safety instructions contained in this manual, it will ensure both machine and operatorsafety, together with longer life of the tool itself.All photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of themachine.Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper Toolpolicy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.

12/2000

360mmBANDSAW■ STOCK No.36761 ■ PART No.BS355A

CONTENTS: Page No.Contents/Declaration .......................................................................................1Specification/Guarantee...................................................................................2Power Supply ...................................................................................................3General Safety Instructions ..............................................................................4Additional Safety Rules ....................................................................................5Unpacking and Checking Contents..................................................................6Getting to Know your Bandsaw.........................................................................7Assembly .........................................................................................................8Operation and Use ......................................................................................9-12Tips on Using Your Bandsaw ......................................................................13-14Maintenance/Optional Accessories................................................................15

WeDraper Tools Ltd. Hursley Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire.SO53 1YF. England.Declare under our sole responsibility that the product:Stock No:- 36761.Part No:- BS355A.Description:- Bandsaw.To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following directive(s)98/37/EC & 89/336EEC.

JOHN DRAPERManaging Director 17/03/99

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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The Draper Tools policy of continuous improvement determines the right to change specificationwithout notice.

Part No. ................................................................................................................BS355AStock No...................................................................................................................36761Maximum cutting height........................................................................................139mmThroat depth..........................................................................................................360mmMotor size ................................................................................................375W inductionBlade Length........................................................................................................1784mmTable size ......................................................................................................400x400mmDisc size ................................................................................................................152mmTable tilt....................................................................................................................0-45°Disc table tilt ............................................................................................................0-45°Speeds (rpm) ........................................................................................3 (160, 750, 1200)Nett/Gross weight................................................................................................30/32kgSound pressure level ........................................................................................<70db(A)

ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND EYE PROTECTION

SPECIFICATION

GUARANTEE

Draper machine tools have been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and areguaranteed to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months fromthe date of purchase except where tools are hired out when the guarantee period is ninety daysfrom the date of purchase.

Should the machine develop any fault, please return the complete tool to your nearest authorized

warranty repair agent or contact Draper Tools Limited, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire,SO53 1YF. England. Telephone: (023) 8026 6355.

If upon inspection it is found that the fault occurring is due to defective materials or workmanship,repairs will be carried out free of charge. This guarantee does not apply to normal wear and tear,nor does it cover any damage caused by misuse, careless or unsafe handling, alterations,accident, or repairs attempted or made by any personnel other than the authorised Draperwarranty repair agent.

This guarantee applies in lieu of any other guarantee expressed or implied and variations of itsterms are not authorised.

Your Draper guarantee is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt orinvoice to verify your proof of purchase within the 12 month period.

Please note that this guarantee is an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights.

Draper Tools Limited

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CONNECTING YOUR MACHINE TO THE POWER SUPPLY: (230V)To eliminate the possibility of an electric shock your machine has been fitted with a BSapproved, non rewireable moulded plug and cable which incorporates a fuse, the valueof which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced an

approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus .The fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacementfuse cover is required, ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of theplug (i.e. red). Fuse covers are available from your Draper Tools stockist.If the fitted plug is not suitable, it should be cut off and destroyed. *The end of the cableshould now be suitably prepared and the correct type of plug fitted. See below.

*WARNING:A plug with bare flexible wires exposed is hazardous if engaged in a live power socketoutlet.

WARNING:THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.Green & Yellow - Earth, Blue - Neutral, Brown - Live.As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying theterminals in your plug, proceed as follows:The wire which is coloured green & yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plugwhich is marked with the letter ‘E’ or by the earth symbol or coloured green orgreen and yellow.The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked withthe letter ‘N’ or coloured black or blue.The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is markedwith the letter ‘L’ or coloured red or brown.N.B. Three phase machines must be connected by a qualified electrician.

POWER SUPPLY

Ampere rating 3 6 10 13(on Name plate)

Extension cable length

7.5M 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.25

15M 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.5

22.5M 0.75 0.75 1.0 1.5

30M 0.75 0.75 1.25 1.5

45M 0.75 1.25 1.5 2.5

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSFOR POWER TOOLS

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOLRead and understand the owner's manual and labelsaffixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations aswell as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.

2. KEEP WORK AREA CLEANCluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floors mustnot be slippery due to oil or sawdust.

3. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTSDo not use power tools in damp or wet locations, orexpose them to rain. Keep work area well lit. Provideadequate space surrounding the work area. Do not use inenvironments with a potentially explosive atmosphere.

4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAYAll visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

5. STORED TOOLSWhen not being used, all tools should be stored in a dry,locked cupboard or out of the reach of children.

6. WEAR PROPER CLOTHINGDo not wear loose clothing, neckties or jewellery (rings,wristwatches) to catch in moving parts. NONSLIP footwearis recommended.Wear protective hair covering to containlong hair. Roll long sleeves above the elbow.

7. USE SAFETY GOGGLES (Head Protection)Wear CE approved safety goggles at all times. Normalspectacles only have impact resistant lenses, they areNOT safety glasses. Also, use face or dust mask ifapplication is dusty and ear protectors (plugs or muffs)during extended periods of operation.

8. NOISE LEVELSSome types of machines may have high noise levels whenworking. In such cases ear protection must be worn.

9. VIBRATION LEVELSHand held power tools produce different vibration levels.You should always refer to the specifications and relevantHealth and Safety guide.

10. DUST EXTRACTIONIf your tool is fitted with a dust extraction fitting, alwaysensure that it is connected and being used with a dustextractor.Vacuum cleaners can be used if suitable for thematerial being extracted.

11. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ELECTRIC SHOCKWhen working with power tools, avoid contact with anyearthed items (e.g. pipes, radiators, hobs andrefrigerators, etc.). If you are using a power tool inextreme conditions (e.g. high humidity or generatingmetal dust), always use an RCD (residual current device)at the power socket.

12. STAY ALERTAlways watch what you are doing and use common sense.Do not operate a power tool when you are tired or underthe influence of alcohol or drugs.

13. WHEN WORKING OUT OF DOORSOnly use extension leads designed for that purpose.

14. ACCESS TO MAINS SOCKETIf a stationary machine is fitted with a moulded plug andcable, the machine should not be positioned so thataccess to the mains socket is restricted.

15. DISCONNECT POWER TO THE TOOLWhen not in use, before servicing and when changingaccessories such as cutters, etc.

16. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTINGMake sure the switch is in the OFF position beforeplugging the machine into the power supply.

17. NEVER LEAVE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDEDTurn power off. Do not leave machine until it comes to acomplete stop.

18. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORDNever carry the tool by the power cable or pull it fromthe socket. Keep the power cable away from heat, oil andsharp edges.

19. NEVER STAND ON TOOLSerious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if thecutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not storematerials above or near the tool, so that it is necessary tostand on the tool to reach them.

20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTSCheck for damage to parts, breakage of parts, mountingsand any other conditions that may affect its operation.A guard or other part that is damaged should be properlyrepaired or replaced.

21. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACEAnd in working order.

22. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CAREKeep tools sharp and clean for the best and safestperformance. Follow instructions for lubricating andchanging accessories. All extension cables must bechecked at regular intervals and replaced if damaged.Always keep the hand grips on the tool clean, dry andfree of oil and grease.

23. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESConsult the owners manual for recommendedaccessories. Follow the instructions that accompany theaccessories. The use of improper accessories may causehazards.

24. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHESForm a habit of checking to see that keys and adjustingwrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on.

25. SECURE WORKUse clamps or a vice to hold work. This frees both handsto operate the tool.

26. DO NOT OVERREACHKeep proper footing and balance at all times.

27. USE RIGHT TOOLDo not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which itwas not designed.

28. DO NOT FORCE TOOLIt will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

29. DIRECTION OF FEEDFeed work into a blade or cutter against the direction ofrotation of the blade or cutter only.

30. WHEN DRILLING OR SCREWING INTO WALLSAlways make sure there is no danger of hitting any hiddenpower cables, water or gas pipes in the wall.

WARNINGPlease read the following instructions carefully, failure to do so could lead to serious personal injury.

IMPORTANTDraper Tools Limited recommends that this machine should not be modified or used for any application otherthan that for which it was designed. If you are unsure of its relative applications do not hesitate to contact us inwriting and we will advise you.

IMPORTANT NOTEResidual Risk. Although the safety instructions and operating manuals for our tools contain extensiveinstructions on safe working with power tools, every power tool involves a certain residual risk which can not becompletely excluded by safety mechanisms. Power tools must therefore always be operated with caution !

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FORBANDSAWS/DISCS AND STRIP SANDERS

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1. Lower the blade guard to withinapproximately 3mm above thematerial being cut.

2. Always keep hands and fingers awayfrom the saw blade, especially whencoming to the end of a cut.

3. Use a push stick or piece of scrapwood to do the pushing and guidingwhen sawing small pieces whichwould otherwise require the fingersto be close to the saw.

4. Switch the machine off and let theblade come to a stop beforeremoving scrap pieces from thetable.

6. Make all adjustments and set upswith the power off and plug removedfrom the power supply, such as tiltingthe table, adjusting the saw bladeguards and blade guides.

7. Disconnect the machine beforeadjusting the blade tension and theblade tracking.

8. The cover housing must be in placeand securely fastened beforeperforming any operation.

9. Securely lock all adjustable parts sothey cannot loosen. This will preventdistraction from the operation.

10. When sawing curves, make reliefcuts to allow removal of scrapmaterial. This will help preventundue twisting or binding of the sawblade. The relief cuts are madebefore starting the curved saw cut.

11. Hold material firmly and feed intothe blade at a moderate speed.

12. Be sure to use the correct blade sizeand type for the application.

13. Do not saw any material that doesnot have a flat surface, unless asuitable support is used.

14. Permanently fix your bandsaw to abench before performing cuttingoperations. (See ‘Fastening to aWorkbench’, page 9).

15. Use in a well ventilated area anddust extraction to minimise airbornedust.

16. Before freeing any jammed materialturn switch off, disconnect frompower supply and wait for all movingparts to stop.

17. Before starting to cut, watch the sawwhile it runs. If it makes anunfamiliar noise or vibratesexcessively, stop immediately. Turnthe saw off and disconnect from thepower supply. Do not attempt to usethe saw until the problem has beenrectified.

18. Repair or servicing required on thisproduct should be made only by aqualified person.When servicinguse only identical replacementparts.

19. Do not use saw bands which aredamaged or deformed.

20. Replace table insert when worn.

21. When cutting round timber use asuitable device to prevent twisting ofthe workpiece.

22. When bevel cutting with the tableinclined, place the guide on thelower part of the table .

23. Connect bandsaws to a dustcollecting device when operating.

24. Do not operate the machine whenthe door or guard protecting theband is not closed.

UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

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WARNINGFor your own safety, do not connect the plug to the power supply until all the assemblysteps are completed and you have read and understood the safety and operationalinstructions.Carefully unpack the bandsaw and all the loose items from the carton. The photographbelow, illustrates the bandsaw and all the loose parts. Refer to Fig.1.Check that all the parts are present. If any parts are damaged or are missing, please callthe Draper Helpline on (023) 8049 4344.

Fig.1.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BANDSAW

1. No Volt switch 12. Blade guard2. Drive wheel & sanding disc 13. Tracking wheel3. Sanding guard (not shown) 14. Tension bolt4. Sanding table 15. Height adjustment lock knob5. Sanding table lock knob 16. Tracking bolt6. Motor pulley 17. Motor7. Idler wheel 18. Work table8. Lower back bearing 19. Tilt indicator 9. Lower blade guides 20. Table lock knob10. Upper blade guides 21. Power on/off switch lock11. Upper back bearing 22. Sawdust extraction outlet

Fig.2.

Fig.2.

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ASSEMBLY

Your bandsaw is supplied assembled exceptfor the work and sanding table. To assemblethe worktable to the bandsaw:1. Remove the table lock knob , spring

and spring support bush from thetable support at the rear of the bandsaw(Fig.3).

2. Remove the hex socket head tablealignment screw and clamp from theunderside of the worktable. Standing atthe rear of the of the bandsaw with the slotof the table facing the machine, fix thetable so that the blade passes through thetable slot, and the table support rod goes through the curved slot in the tiltindicator (Fig.4).

3. Replace the spring support bush withthe large flange end facing towards the tiltindicator.

4. Push the spring over the springsupport bush .

5. Screw the lock knob onto the tablesupport (Fig.5, 5A).

FASTENING TO WORKBENCH (fixingbolts not supplied)Your bandsaw should be bolted to a solidlybuilt workbench. Mounting holes areprovided in the base of the machine. Largeflat washers should be used between the boltheads and the base to fasten more securelyand prevent any damage to the bandsaw.Tighten snugly but do not overtighten

SPEEDSYour bandsaw is equipped with pulley stepsfor three speeds - adequate for all normalworking requirements. Always use low speedfor cutting nonferrous metals. Medium andhigh speeds are used for other materials,depending on blade type.

Fig.3.

Fig.4.

Fig.5. Fig.5A.

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OPERATION & USE

CHANGING SPEEDS1. Turn the main power switch off and

disconnect from the power supply.2. Remove the front cover.3. Refer to Fig.8. and check which pulley

steps to use for the desired speedand adjust as required.

4. Change the belt on the motor pulleyor drive wheel will allow you to moveit from a larger diameter step to asmaller step.

5. Replace the front cover.

ON/OFF SWITCHWhen key is in the off/locked position, itwill prevent unauthorized operation ofthe bandsaw (Fig.6).

The bandsaw is fitted with a no voltswitch. In the event of a power supplyfailure the bandsaw will have to bemanually re-started (Fig.7).

Fig.6.

Fig.7.

DRIVE WHEEL MOTOR PULLEY

Fig.8.

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OPERATION & USE

CHANGING BLADES1. Turn the main power switch off and

disconnect from the power supply.2. Remove front cover.3. Remove the upper blade guard ,

loosen locking screw and adjust theupper support bearing away fromthe blade (Fig.9).

4. Loosen the upper and lower bladeguide locking screws and move theblade guides away from the blade(Fig.10).

5. Loosen locking screw and adjust thelower support bearing away fromthe blade (Fig.10).

6. Using the hex key supplied turnthe blade tensioning bolt clockwiseto decrease the blade tension (Fig.11).

7. Remove the old blade. Slip the newblade over the three wheels, placingthe blade as close as possible to thecentre of the wheels (make sure theteeth face the table).

8. Turn the tensioning bolt anticlockwise until the blade istensioned.

9. Rotate the idler wheel by hand until theblade centres correctly on all threewheels. If the blade does not trackcorrectly, adjust the tracking bolt while rotating the idler wheel until itdoes so (Fig.12).

10. Adjust the top and bottom bladesupport bearings so they are justtouching the rear of the blade and lockin place.

11. Adjust the blade guides so there is agap of approx. 1mm between eachguide and the blade and lock in place.

12. Reassemble the blade guard .13. Replace the front cover.

Fig.9.

Fig.10.

Fig.11.

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OPERATION & USE

MITRE GUIDEMost cross cut work, especially with smallpieces of material are more easily controlledwith the aid of the mitre guide . The guideis graduated to 45˚ for assistance in cuttingboth left and right hand angles. Fig.13.

RIP FENCETrue straight line rip cutting is best done byguiding the work against the rip fence .The fence can also be used for cutting offexact widths. Fig.14.WARNING: The supporting surface where theband saw is mounted, should be examinedcarefully after mounting to ensure that there isno movement during use. If any tipping orwalking is noted, secure the workbench orsupporting surface before operatingbandsaw.

CIRCLE CUTTING ATTACHMENTThe circle cutting attachment mounts onthe arm of the upper guide block .Accurate circles can be cut out with a radiusof 50mm - 200mmMake the first cut to the perimeter of thecircle freehand before setting the pivot pin

of the attachment into the work. The pivotpin must be aligned exactly to the right of theblade tips. If the pivot is too far back, theblade will run outside the desiredcircumference. If too far forward, the bladewill run inside.

USING YOUR BANDSAW AS A POWER BELTSANDERRemove the blade and fit a sanding belt as explained in CHANGING BLADES(page10).However, make sure that the blade supportbearings and the blade guides, both upperand lower, are well clear of the abrasivesanding belt. Two sanding stops are available,one straight and one slightly curved. Screwthe stop into the threaded hole in theworktable near the table insert with the hexscrews provided with the sanding kit. Adjustthe stop so that the belt just rests against it.

Fig.13.

Fig.14.

Fig.15

Fig.16.

OPERATION & USE

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Remove the saw blade as explained inCHANGING BLADES (page11).Remove the sanding disc guard from thefront cover. Mount the support rod ofthe sanding table through the hole underthe sanding disc. Tighten the table lockknob at the left hand side of the bandsawuntil the table is held firmly.The sanding table is slotted for use with themitre guide supplied with your bandsaw.The sanding table can be tilted to 45° forbevel and compound mitre sanding.For best results, set the bandsaw at highspeed. (See CHANGING SPEEDS page 9).Replacement sandpaper discs are availablefrom the Draper Stockist (see optionalaccessories page15). They can be obtainedin four grits and are self-adhesive so that noglue is required to fix them to the aluminiumdisc.

Fig.17.

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TIPS ON USING YOUR BANDSAW

WORKTABLEThe worktable is a 400x400mmaluminium die-casting. It supports thematerial being cut and is grooved toaccept a mitre guide and rip fence. Therip fence can be attached to both thefront and rear of the table. The table canbe tilted to every angle from 0-45°making possible a large variety of beveland compound angle cuts. The tiltindicator beneath the table shows theangle setting. The centre of theworktable is protected with a tableinsert, easily and economically replacedif damaged.

SAWDUST EXTRACTION OUTLETIt is recommended that this is used. Itcan be connected to a vacuum cleanerwhich will provide fast and efficientremoval of sawdust from your machine.The vacuum cleaner may be usedcontinuously or intermittently dependingupon your requirements.

INTERNAL CONSTRUCTIONThe three wheel construction of thisbandsaw makes possible the 360mmthroat and 140mm depth of cut capacitywithin a compact bench mounted unit.The drive wheel is powered by a beltfrom the motor pulley. Both the drivewheel and the idler wheel are fixed inposition and do not require adjustment.The tracking wheel can be adjusted tocentre the blade on the three wheelswhen running. Because of the self-tensioning feature of this bandsaw,frequent tracking adjustments are notrequired.Each wheel is fitted with a rubber tyre toprevent the blade from slipping and toprotect the sharp edges of the bladeteeth. These tyres are easily replaced ifthey become torn or worn.

TIPS ABOUT BANDSAW BLADESThe size of a band saw blade is denotedby width, length and thickness. Thisbandsaw uses blades which are 1785mmlong, 0.4mm thick and from 6 - 13mmwide. The number of teeth per inch andthe type of tooth determines theapplication of the blade.A wide choice of blades are availablefor different applications. There is nogeneral purpose bandsaw blade whichis suitable for all operations. Narrowblades will cut to a tighter radius thanwider blades. Finer toothed blades willmake a smoother, but slower, cut thancoarse blades. As a wide blade hasmore contact with the blade guides, it iseasier to cut a true straight line than witha narrow blade. This is particularlyimportant in rip-cutting when the bladehas a natural tendency to follow thegrain of the wood.Blades for cutting hard materials havemore teeth per inch. For cutting thinhard materials, the number of teeth perinch needs to be much greater than forthe thicker material. If the distancebetween each tooth is greater than thethickness of the material being cut, theteeth may grab in the work and breakoff.The following chart shows recommendedblade widths for cutting curves.

Width of Blade Min. Radius of Curve

6mm10mm

13mm25mm

Since it is nearly impossible toresharpen blades, discard all bluntblades. Never attempt to use a bent orcracked blade.

TIPS ON USING YOUR BANDSAW

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For all cutting operations the upperblade guard should be adjusted to justclear the work being cut (approx. 3mmor 1⁄8"). Not only does this provide thebest operator safety, but it also bringsthe blade guides closer to the workgiving more accurate results and easiercontrol.Use both hands to feed the workpieceinto the blade. The work must be heldflat on the table at all times to preventbinding of the blade. Use a steady evenpressure just sufficient to keep the bladecutting at full speed.Always use a rip fence or mitre guidewhere possible to eliminate anysideways slip of the work. This is mostimportant when the table is tilted to anangle.Always plan work ahead. Thetradesmans’ rule is “measure twice, cutonce”. It is best to finish a cut in onecontinuous operation, but frequentlybacktracking will be necessary. Turn offthe motor and allow the blade to cometo a complete stop before backing theblade out of the cut.Remember that the blade removesmaterial during the cut. This gap createdby the blade is called the kerf and mustbe allowed for when cutting to exactsizes. Plan your cut so that the kerf is tothe scrap side of the line you wish to cut.If necessary, allow a little more for finishsanding.

RIP SAWINGThis term refers to the cutting of timberwith the grain rather than across thegrain.You can rip wood freehand to apreviously drawn line, but best resultsare obtained by using the rip fence. Ifthe table is level, set the rip fence to theleft hand side of the blade. This allowsyou to use your right hand to hold thework firmly against the fence. The widthof cut indicator on the front of theworktable shows the distance betweenthe blade and the right hand edge of thetimber.When cutting a bevel rip, with the tabletilted at any angle up to 45˚, set the ripfence to the right hand side of the bladeif the width of the workpiece allows it.With the fence on the downhill side of

the table it will help support the workagainst slip. The width of cut indicatorshows the distance between the bladeand the rip fence at the table surface.

CROSS CUTTINGThis term refers to the cutting of timberacross the grain. This type of cut can alsobe made freehand or with the aid of themitre guide. The mitre guide can beadjusted to a 45˚ angle to assist duringmitre cuts, and with compound mitrecuts.Make sure the work is held firmlyagainst the table and against the face ofthe mitre guide. Be careful to keep yourfingers away from the blade, particularlyat the end of the cut.

FREEHAND SAWINGThe ease with which many different andvaried shapes can be cut is one of themost important features of the bandsaw.Select a blade suitable for cutting thesmallest radius in the work you haveplanned.When freehand cutting always feed thework slowly so that the blade can followthe line you wish to saw. Make sure notto drag the work off line forcing theblade sideways, or twisting it.In many cases, it is helpful to rough cutabout 6mm away from the line in difficultcurves and corners. In the case of verysharp curves which may be too tight forthe blade, make relief cuts onto the faceof the curve so that these scraps will fallas the final radius is sawn.

CUTTING NONFERROUS METALSMetal must only be cut at the lowestspeed on your bandsaw. Never attemptmetal sawing at wood cutting speed -your blade will burn up very quickly.Other than speed and correct bladeselection, metal sawing is much thesame as wood sawing, however, the rateat which you feed the work into theblade must be reduced to only as fast asthe blade can cut.Also, metals do not have the ‘give’ thattimber has, so the work must be heldvery firmly to prevent twisting ormisalignment of the blade whilefeeding.

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MAINTENANCECHANGING TYRESEventually the rubber tyres on the bandsaw wheels will wear due to the constant contact ofthe sharp teeth of the blade. Remove the blade, lift the edge of the tyre with a smallscrewdriver and the tyre can be worked off the wheel easily.We recommend that the threetyres be changed at the same time. (See Spare Parts Listing/Drawing). Refit blade

BLADE GUIDESBlade guides should be inspected regularly for wear or chipping.When replacing guidesreplace all guides at the same time, both upper and lower. (See Spare Parts Listing/Drawing).

BEARINGSAll bearings used in the construction of your bandsaw and its motor are sealed andlubricated for life.

CLEAN OUTAccumulated dust and chips should be removed from inside the bandsaw frequently.Disconnect from the power supply, remove the front cover and use a brush or vacuumcleaner. At the end of every work session clean sawdust away from the motor vents.

BLADE BRUSHEnsure that you check on a regular basis that the brush is in full contact with the bandsawblade and wheel. This will help to keep the tyres on the wheel clean and assist with the quickand smooth run down of the bandsaw blade.NOTE: Bandsaw blade should stop within 10 seconds of the machine being switched off asper original set up.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Stock No. Part No. Blade width Teeth Blade length Application Quantity

25766 BB1785 1/4" 6 skip 1785mm wood/plastic 1 pack25767 BB1785 3/8" 6 skip 1785mm wood/plastic 1 pack25768 BB1785 1/2" 6 skip 1785mm wood/plastic 1 pack25769 BB1785 1/4" 6 skip 1785mm metal 1 pack25770 BB1785 1/2" 6 skip 1785mm wood/metal 1 pack

Stock No. Part No. Grade Quantity

25971 SD6 60 5 pack25972 SD6 80 5 pack25973 SD6 100 5 pack25974 SD6 120 5 pack25975 SD6 *Assorted 5 pack

*1x60, 2x80, 1x100, 1x120

Stock No. Part No. Grade Quantity

25988 SB1785 60, 80, 120 3 pack

Bandsaw Blades

Sanding Discs

Sanding Belt

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NOTES

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DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED,Hursley Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hants. SO53 1YF. U.K.

Helpline: (023) 8049 4344.Sales Desk: (023) 8049 4333.

General Enquiries: (023) 8026 6355.Fax: (023) 8026 0784.

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