Clarke Woodworker CBS250C User Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
DL1020 - ISS 1
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
250MM BANDSAW WITH STAND
MODEL NO: CBS250C
PART NO: 6460141

Clarke Woodworker CBS250C Specifications

General

Brand	Clarke
Model	Woodworker CBS250C
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

INTRODUCTION

GUARANTEE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Details the 12-month guarantee and customer obligations for WEEE disposal.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Work Area, Personal Safety, and PPE

Covers clear work area, avoiding electric shock, keeping others away, and using essential PPE.

Tool Handling, Storage, and Specific Warnings

Advises against forcing the tool, using the right tool, proper storage, and specific safety warnings.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)

Operational Safety Practices and Maintenance

Stresses staying alert, avoiding overreaching, checking for damage, proper cable management, and tool maintenance.

Specific Safety Procedures

Covers dust extraction, avoiding unintentional starting, and removing adjusting keys.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY AND OPERATING GUIDELINES

Additional Safety Warnings and Guidelines

Warns against non-recommended accessories, emphasizes professional repair, and provides workpiece handling advice.

Guard and Push Stick Usage

Instructs not to operate with open guards and to use the push-stick when the blade-to-fence distance is small.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Mains Connection and Wiring Safety

Emphasizes reading electrical safety, checking voltage, and understanding the power cable wiring code.

SAFETY SYMBOLS GUIDE

General and Specific Hazard Symbols

Explains symbols for manual reading, PPE, motor heat, moving blades, injury risk, and power disconnection.

CONTENTS - BANDSAW COMPONENTS

Main Bandsaw Parts and Accessories

Lists the main bandsaw assembly, table, push stick, rip fence, spanner, allen keys, and table insert.

CONTENTS - STAND COMPONENTS

Stand Parts and Fasteners

Lists stand beams, legs, support plates, rubber feet, allen key, and fasteners.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Assembling the Stand Structure

Provides step-by-step instructions for assembling the stand, including attaching legs and support plates.

MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION

Mounting Bandsaw on Stand and Installing Table

Instructions for securing the bandsaw to the stand and mounting the saw table.

INSTALLATION DETAILS

Fitting Rip Fence and Dust Collector Connection

Guides on attaching the rip fence and details dust port specifications for dust collector connection.

MACHINE FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS

Switching On/Off and Blade Guard Adjustment

Explains power button operation and how to adjust the upper blade guard height for safety.

USING THE FENCE AND PUSH STICK

Rip Fence Usage and Push Stick Safety

Guides on using the rip fence and the safe application of the push stick for operator protection.

TABLE TILTING AND OPERATION GUIDELINES

Table Tilting Procedure and Safe Operation Practices

Steps for table tilting and general advice for safe operation, including blade tension, feed rate, and fence use.

CHANGING THE SAW BLADE

Removing the Old Blade

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the saw blade, including tension release and door access.

FITTING A NEW SAW BLADE

BLADE ADJUSTMENTS AND TRACKING

Adjusting Blade Tension and Tracking

Guidance on setting blade tension and adjusting blade tracking for optimal performance and safety.

BLADE GUIDE AND BEARING ADJUSTMENTS

Upper Blade Guide and Thrust Bearing Alignment

Instructions for aligning upper thrust bearing and guide pins for proper blade support.

LOWER BLADE GUIDE AND THRUST BEARING ADJUSTMENT

Lower Blade Guide and Thrust Bearing Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the lower thrust bearing and guide pins for correct blade support.

DRIVE BELT MAINTENANCE

Drive Belt Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to replace the drive belt, including tension release and component removal.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Routine Maintenance and Transport Safety

Outlines daily/monthly maintenance and safety precautions for transporting the bandsaw.

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON FAULTS

Unit Power, Blade Breakage, and Noise Issues

Solutions for unit failure, blade breakage, noise, and vibration problems.

Blade Deviation and Other Operational Faults

Addresses issues like the blade running off the cutting line and other common operational faults.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PARTS DIAGRAMS

Bandsaw and Stand Component Diagrams

Visual representations of bandsaw and stand parts with numerical labels for identification.

PARTS LIST

Bandsaw Parts Identification

A detailed list of bandsaw components with corresponding part numbers (001-128).

PARTS LIST (CONT.)

Bandsaw Parts List and Related Products

Final bandsaw parts (129-153) and introduction to related products like blades and extractors.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY