Global Machinery Company BS7 instruction manual Dust collection, Changing the saw band, Wing nut

Dust collection

Connect dust extraction equipment to the 40 mm diam. dust extraction port.

CAUTION. Wood dust and chips in a confined area can give rise to fire or an explosion. Guard against possible ignition sources.

Changing the saw band

The saw is supplied with a general-purpose woodcutting blade.

WARNING. Ensure that the mains plug is removed from the power socket and remove the locking insert from the ON/OFF switch before changing a blade.

1.To change the blade, first remove the rip fence and the cheese-headed screw held in the table with the wing nut.

2.Loosen the locking nut under the saw band tracking knob.

3.Loosen the two housing locking knobs and open the housing door.

4.Slacken the blade tension by rotating anti-clockwise the blade tensioning knob on the top of the upper wheel housing.

5.Press down on the blade tensioning knob to lower the upper wheel and carefully remove the saw band.

6.Press down on the blade tensioning knob as you fit the new saw band. Tension the blade lightly by rotating clockwise the blade-tensioning knob on the top of the housing.

7.Turn the upper wheel by hand to check that the blade is running in the centre of the rubber-lined wheels.

8.To adjust the tracking of the saw band, turn the knob on the rear of the upper wheel housing whilst rotating the upper wheel by hand. Tighten the lock nut after adjusting the knob.

9.Close and secure the wheel housing door.

10.Replace the rip fence scale.

11.Replace the cheese-headed screw, washer and

wing nut.

NOTE. The saw band is tensioned correctly when it runs quietly and without vibrating.

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

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