Powerplus POWX180 BAND SAW 350W EN - Manual (Page 9)

POWX180
EN
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 Pull the saw bench (6) off the machine casing (2).
 Press the old bench insert (26) out of the saw bench (6) from underneath (Fig. 25).
 Fit the new bench insert (26) into the saw bench (6) from above (Fig. 26).
 Assemble the saw bench (6) again following the above instructions in reverse.
7 BEFORE USING THE TOOL FOR THE FIRST TIME
 Please note that the tool must be placed in a stable position on a workbench or on bolted
to a solid sub-frame.
 There are holes in the machine foot (1) for securing it.
 Before starting the machine, check that all covers and safety equipment are correctly
fitted.
 Ensure that the saw band (14) moves freely.
 Before you switch on the tool, ensure that all the moving parts move easily and that the
saw band is installed correctly.
 Before connecting the tool to the power supply, ensure that the data on the rating plate are
identical to the mains data.
 Check the workpiece you intend to cut for foreign bodies such as nails or screws and
remove them if necessary.
8 OPERATION
8.1 Dust extraction
For a better dust extraction of the working surface, your machine can be connected to the
ordinary vacuum cleaner for house-use. Ask your vacuum cleaner distributor for the correct
dust bag connector.
8.2 Switch on/off
 Start the bandsaw by pressing the green “I” button (5) (FIG 1).
 Stop the bandsaw by pressing the red “0” button (5) (FIG 1).
Important. The bandsaw is fitted with a safety switch to prevent its restarting after a power
failure.
8.3 Lateral stop
 Slide the lateral stop (29) into one of the two grooves on the saw bench (6).
 Undo the securing screw (30) on the lateral stop (29).
 Set the required angle on the scale.
 Tighten the securing screw (30) again.
8.4 Parallel stop
 Press the clamping bar (28) on the parallel stop (27) towards the outside. This will open
the clamping jaws on the parallel stop (27).
 Slide the parallel stop (27) from the right or from the left on to the saw bench (6).
 Set the required dimension and press the clamping bar (28) downwards to secure the
parallel stop (27) to the saw bench (6). If the tension on the clamping bar (28) is in
adequate, open the clamping bar (28) again, turn it clockwise a few turns and then press
the clamping bar (28) downwards again.
 Please note that the parallel stop (27) must always run parallel to the saw band (6).
8.5 Angled cuts
The saw bench (6) can be angled from 0° to 45° to the outside for making angled cuts.
 Undo the securing screw (8) and the locking handle (9) under the saw bench (6).
 Tip the saw bench (6) towards the outside until you reach the angle you require (FIG 20).
 Tighten the locking handle (9) and securing screw (8) again.