Turning on and off

The safety switch employs a red hinged cover that clips over the ON/OFF switches.

1.To switch on, unclip the cover fastener, raise and hold the cover (1) then press the ON switch (2). Now let the cover fall so that it rests against the switches. Do not close the cover.

2.To switch off, simply push on the red cover (1) to snap it shut. This pushes the OFF button underneath the cover and cuts off the power. To switch on again it is necessary to unclip the cover and raise it.

Note. The saw is automatically turned off in the event of a power

failure. You will need to press the ON button again to restart the saw.

Turning the laser on and off

1.To turn the laser on press the laser light on/off switch (3).

2.To turn the laser off press the laser light on/off switch one more time.

3.To adjust the laser line turn the laser adjustment knob in an anti-clockwise direction to

loosen it and then move it to the left or right until the laser line is in line with the blade. Turn the laser adjustment knob in a clockwise direction to tighten it.

Turning the LED lights on and off

The LED light will illuminate the work area for greater visibility of the cutting line.

1.To turn the worklight on press the light on/off switch (4).

2.To turn the worklight off press the light on/off switch one more time.

Removing and installing band saw blades

WARNING. Always ensure that the saw is switched off and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments.

This bandsaw is supplied with a general purpose woodcutting blade.

1.Remove the rip fence from the table.

2.Remove the hex screw, washer and bracket from the front of the work table by loosening the hex screw using the 10mm wrench.

3.Open the blade housing doors.

4.Remove the table insert (15) so you can get better access to the blade guard. Loosen and remove the hex screw that secures the blade guard in position using the 3mm hex key supplied. The blade guard can now be pushed to the side of the blade.

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Global Machinery Company BS230L Turning on and off, Turning the laser on and off, Turning the LED lights on and off