Working Information - Scheppach Basa 3 Original Bedienungsanleitung

The tension depends on the width of the saw band.
Wide bandsaw blades must be tensioned more than
narrow ones.
Caution! Too high tension leads to premature
breakage!
Always relieve the saw band after finishing work! To
do this, move lever A to "-".
Side correction, Fig. 9
1. The saw band should run centrically on the band
wheels.
2. Turn the upper band wheel manually in the cutting
direction, and perform the side correction using
the handle (1).
3. Tighten the knurled nut once the adjustment is
complete.
Speed regulation, Fig. 10
Please use the handwheel exclusively during the op-
eration of the device. A non-compliance may result in
a damage of the device.
Turn the handwheel clockwise, decrease the cutting
speed. Increase the cutting speed in the opposite di-
rection within the following speed range:
Minimum speed 370 m/min.
For the processing of aluminium, brass, copper, duro-
plastics as well as hard synthetic materials.
Maximum speed 750 m/min.
For the processing of wood.
Saw band guide, Fig. 9
You can adjust the upper saw band guide up to a
work piece height of 205 mm (3). The smallest pos-
sible distance to the work piece ensures the optimum
band guide and a safe working!
Counterpressure bearing, Fig. 11
The counterpressure bearings (1) absorb the feed
pressure of the work piece.
Adjust the upper and lower counterpressure bearings
in such a manner that they slightly strike against the
saw band back.
Guiding rollers, Fig. 11
Adjust the upper and lower guiding rollers (2) to the
corresponding saw band width. The front edges of
the guiding rollers may at maximum extend until the
tooth root surface of the saw band. If the guiding roll-
ers slightly touch the saw band, fix the position of the
rollers with the knurled screw.
The saw band must not choke up!
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10. Working information

The following recommendations are examples of the
safe use of band saws. The following safe working
methods should be seen as an aid to safety. They
cannot be applied suitably completely or comprehen-
sively to every use. They cannot treat every possible
dangerous condition and must be interpreted care-
fully.
• Connect the machine to a suction unit when work-
ing in closed rooms. A suction device which con-
forms with commercial regulations must be used
for suction in commercial areas.
• Loosen the sawband when the machine is not in
operation (e.g. after finishing work). Attach a notice
on the tension of the saw band to the machine for
the next user.
• Collect unused sawbands and store them safely in
a dry place. Check for faults (teeth, cracks) before
use. Do not use faulty sawbands!
• Wear suitable gloves when handling sawbands.
• All protective and safety devices must be securely
mounted on the machine before beginning work.
• Never clean the sawband or the sawband guide
with a hand-held brush or scraper while the saw-
band is running. Resin-covered sawbands impair
working safety and must be cleaned regularly.
• For your own protection, wear protective glasses
and hearing protection. Wear a hairnet if you have
long hair. Roll up loose sleeves over the elbows.
• Always position the sawband guide as near the
workpiece as possible when working.
• Insure sufficient lighting in the work area and
around the machine.
• Always use the fence for straight cuts to keep the
workpiece from tipping or slipping away.
• When working on narrow workpieces with manual
feed, use the push stick.
• For diagonal cuts, place the saw bench in the ap-
propriate position and guide the workpiece on the
fence.
• To cut dove-tails and dove-tailed tenons or wedges
swing the saw bench to the plus or minus position.
Insure safe workpiece guidance.
• For arced and irregular cuts, push the workpiece
evenly using both hands with the fingers together.
Hold the workpiece with your hands on a safe area.
• Use a pattern for repeated arced or irregular cuts.
• Insure that the workpiece does not roll when cutting
round pieces.
• Use the traverse cutting gauge special accessory
for safety when making traverse cuts.
• To safely cut round plates, use the circular cutting
unit special accessory.