Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 250mm Bandsaw with stand.
Before attempting to operate the machine, it is essential that you read this
manual thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given.
GUARANTEE
This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of
purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste but according to the laws governing Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal facility.
WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING. READ ALL
THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT
AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Keep work area clear
• Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
• DO NOT expose tools to rain.
• DO NOT use tools in damp or wet locations.
• Keep work area well lit.
• DO NOT use tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock
• AV O ID body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
4. Keep other persons away.
• DO NOT let persons, especially children, not involved in the work touch
the tool or the extension lead and keep them away from the work area.
5. Store idle tools
• When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry locked-up place, out of
reach of children.
6. DO NOT force the tool
• It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
7. Use the right tool
• DO NOT force small tools to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
• DO NOT use tools for purposes not intended.
• Dress properly, DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be
caught in moving parts.
• Non-skid footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Before further use of the tool, it should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function.
• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect
its operation.
• A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by a CLARKE service centre.
• Have defective switches replaced by a CLARKE service centre.
• DO NOT use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
19. WARNING
• The use of any accessory or attachment other than one recommended
in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.
20. Have your tool repaired by a CLARKE service centre.
• This electric tool complies with the relevant safety rules. Repairs should
only be carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts,
otherwise this may result in considerable danger to the user.
ADDITIONAL
1. Position the fence on the lower side of the table when bevel-cutting with
the table inclined;
2. Use a suitable holding device when cutting round or irregular shaped
timber to prevent twisting of the work piece;
3. DO NOT use saw blades which are damaged or deformed;
4. DO NOT override the lockout and operate the tool, when the guards
protecting the saw blade is open;
5. DO NOT clean the saw blade whilst it is moving;
6. ALWAYS wear gloves for handling the saw blade and rough material.
7. The push-stick should be used if the distance between the blade and rip
fence is less than approx 150 mm.
Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
Earth
(Green and Yellow)
WARNING! Read these electrical safety instructions thoroughly
before connecting the product to the mains supply.
Before switching the product on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity
supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. This product is
designed to operate on 230VAC 50Hz. Connecting it to any other power
source may cause damage.
This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to
change the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover
becomes lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable
replacement is obtained.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due
to damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring
instructions shown below. The old plug must be disposed of safely, as insertion
into a mains socket could cause an electrical hazard.
WARNING! The wires in the power cable of this product are
coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Yellow and Green = Earth
If the colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond
with the markings on the terminals of your plug, proceed as follows.
•The Blue wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked N or
coloured Black.
•The Brown wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked L or
coloured Red.
•The Yellow and Green wire must be connected to the terminal which is
NOTE: All numbers in brackets correspond to the Contents - Stand list on
page 9.
1. Place the rubber feet (4) onto the
ends of the stand legs (2).
2. Attach the 4 stand legs (2) to the
outside of the 2 long beams (1) &
2 short beams (3), securing each
leg with 4 x M8 x 16 bolts, flat
washers and nuts. Hand tighten
nuts only at this stage.
3. Attach the 2 long support plates
(5) and 2 short support plates (9)
to the legs, secure each with 2 x
M8 x 16 bolts, flat washers and
nuts. Hand tighten nuts only at this
stage.
4. Attach the 2 assisted support legs
(6) to the 2 stand legs (2) on the
long support plate (5) side of the
stand, secure each with 2 x M6 x
16 bolts, flat washers and
nuts.Hand tighten nuts only at this
stage.
4. When table is level, adjust the limit
stop bolt so table rests on top of
the bolt.
OPERATION
Before commencing work, ensure the work area is clean and tidy and the
bandsaw table is clear of tools etc. Plan your work carefully and set the
bandsaw up accordingly before switching on.
1. Check the blade is correctly tensioned before use (see page 18).
2. Set the upper blade guide as close as practical to the workpiece, no more
than 3mm (see page 13). This provides the best safety for the operator and
gives more accurate results and greater control.
3. Switch on and allow the saw
blade to reach full speed before
proceeding.
• Use both hands to feed the
workpiece. The work must be
held flat on the table at all
times to prevent the blade from
binding
• Use a steady, even pressure,
just sufficient to keep the blade cutting.
• Always use the rip fence where possible to eliminate any sideways
movement of the work. This is most important when the table is tilted at
an angle.
• Remember that the blade removes material during the cut creating a
gap called the ‘kerf’, which must be allowed for when cutting to exact
sizes. Plan your cut so that the kerf is the scrap side of the line you wish to
cut. Where necessary, allow a little more material for finishing.
WARNING: BLADES ARE NORMALLY SUPPLIED COILED, TAKE CARE WHEN
UNCOILING THE SAW BLADE AS THEY HAVE A TENDENCY TO SPRING
OPEN. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT CUT PROOF GLOVES ARE WORE
WHEN FITTING A BLADE.
1. Slide the new blade over the wheels, making sure the teeth point towards
the front of the saw.
NOTE: Turning the wheels as you do so makes this easier.
• Centre the blade on the rubber tyres of the wheels.
2. Tighten the blade tension setting
knob clockwise until the blade no
longer slips off the bandsaw
wheels.
3. Turn the upper wheel clockwise
by hand to make sure that the
blade tracks correctly on the
wheels.
• If not see “Tracking the Saw
Blade” on page 18.
4. Close and secure the doors.
5. Replace the U shaped packer.
6. Tension bandsaw blade; Align the
bandsaw blade and align the
blade guides. Run the saw for at
least one minute, stop the saw,
unplug and recheck the settings
and tension (see page 18).
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE
CHANGING THE BELT.
DRIVE BELT CHANGE
To change the drive belt, you will
need a pair of circlip pliers
1. Follow the steps for removing the
saw blade as described on page
16.
2. Loosen, using a size 14 spanner,
only the upper motor locking nut
that is holding the motor in place.
Twist the motor to the left to
loosen the belt.
3. Using circlip pliers, remove the
circlip that holds the lower wheel
on the shaft. Slide the lower saw
wheel and big pulley off the shaft.
this will dislodge the drive belt.
4. Place the new drive belt round
the big pulley wheel and stretch
over the small pulley wheel.
5. Reinstall the lower saw wheel with
big pulley by sliding it back onto
the shaft, then secure with the
shaft circlip.
6. Place the new belt partially
around the big pulley to get it
started, then turn the wheel by
hand until the belt is completely
seated on the big pulley.
7. Twist the motor to the right to add
tension to the belt. The belt is
properly tensioned when
moderate finger pressure on the
belt between the pulleys causes a
12mm deflection.
8. Tighten the locking bolt on the
back of the cabinet that secures
the motor.