Record Power BS350 User Manual

Original Instruction Manual
BS350S Premium
14" Bandsaw
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Version 3.2
February 2018
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Record Power BS350 Specifications

General

Type	Bandsaw
Max Cutting Height	200 mm
Weight	45 kg
Table Tilt	0 - 45°
Dust Extraction Outlet	100 mm

Summary

General Health & Safety Guidance

Safe Operation and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Covers safe operating procedures and the use of essential personal protective equipment.

Machine Setup, Stability, and Work Area Safety

Electrical Safety, Cable Handling, and Maintenance

Additional Health & Safety for Bandsaws

Bandsaw Safe Operation and Pre-Operation Checks

Details specific safety precautions and pre-operation checks for bandsaw use.

Safe Machining Practices and Regulatory Compliance

Covers safe machining techniques, material handling, and relevant safety regulations.

Machine Specification

Stand & Wheel Kit Assembly

Fitting the Bandsaw to the Stand

Machine Assembly

Table, Fence, and Mitre Gauge Component Assembly

Fence Fitting and Initial Alignment Steps

Final Fence Alignment and Squaring to Table

Setting Table Square to the Saw Blade

Setting Table to 90° Angle to Blade

Guides on how to set the table precisely at a 90° angle to the saw blade.

Bandsaw Blade Set Up

Blade Tensioning Procedure and Checks

Details how to correctly tension the bandsaw blade for safe and effective cutting.

Blade Tracking Adjustment and Verification

Explains how to adjust the blade tracking for optimal performance and accuracy.

Upper and Lower Blade Guide Adjustments

Instructions for adjusting both the upper and lower blade guides for proper support.

Setting Cutting Height and Final Guide Positioning

Covers adjusting the cutting height and ensuring guides are correctly positioned for the workpiece.

Drive Belt Adjustment & Speed Change

Drive Belt Tension Adjustment Guide

Changing Bandsaw Blade Speed Settings

Electrical Connection & Wiring Diagram

Electrical Connection and Wiring Schematics

Provides essential information on electrical connections, plug types, and wiring diagrams for safe operation.

Operation & Bandsawing Practice

Basic Bandsawing Principles and Safe Techniques

Covers fundamental principles, techniques, and safety for bandsawing operations.

Handling Machine Stalls, Power Failures, and Blade Selection

Blade Selection Guide: TPI, Width, and Radius

Blade Selection Summary and Custom Jigging

Dust Extraction

Importance, Dust Extractor Range, and Usage Guide

Maintenance

Replacing the Bandsaw Blade Safely

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing and fitting a new bandsaw blade.

Drive Belt and Blade Guide System Replacement

Guides on how to replace the drive belt and components of the blade guide system.

Bandwheel and Table Maintenance Procedures

Trouble Shooting

Common Bandsaw Problems and Solutions

Provides solutions for common problems like inaccurate cuts, motor issues, and starting problems.

Assembly of the Optional BS350S-W Pedal Wheel Kit

Pedal Wheel Kit Assembly Steps