Axminster SBW3501B Operations Instructions

SBW3501BBandsawCode 501199AT&M: 04/09/2014REF: 508308

Main Assembly10Step 2 Remove the table insert and table alignment pin and place safely aside, see figs 16-17. Lift the table (1), slide the blade throu

Main Assembly11Fig 24Checking both sides of the table are level Step 5 Replace the table insert by lining up the two pins in the insert with the machi

Main Assembly12Fig 32-33-345mm Hex key Step 3 Fit the fence clamp assembly (7) over the front fence rail (4) and lower the rear of the clamp assembly

Main Assembly13Fig 39Fig 40-41-42Magnifying scaleMagnifying scale set to ‘0’Step 6 Locate the fence (6), M8 lift and shift handle (8), M8 large washer

Main Assembly/Machine Footprint14NOTE: The fence (6) has two positions, vertical and horizontal for cutting narrow pieces, see fi g 49-50-51.Fig 49-50-

Illustration and Parts Description15Main saw frameFence clamp handleEmergency stop buttonMicro door switchON/OFF buttonsUpper wheel doorBlade tensioni

Illustration and Parts Description16Emergency stop, press to stop the bandsawOn/Off buttons Upper door micro switch assemblyFence clamp assembly (7),

Illustration and Parts Description17Upper saw wheelUpper wheel mounting Saw table Table insertBlade Drive pulley Lower saw wheelContinues Over...

Illustration and Parts Description18Blade guide fore and aft adjusting knob (A), Rear thrust bearing adjusting knob (B)Blade (A), Tyre (B)Upper bearin

Illustration and Parts Description19Rear fence guide railFence clamp liftand shift handleMotorBlade tracking controlknob and locking knobBlade tension

Index of Contents2WarningThe symbols below advise that you follow the correct safety procedures when using this machine.Fully read manualand safety in

Illustration and Parts Description20Quick release tensioning blade lever (A), Tracking control knob (B) and locking knob (C)Blade tensioning scale Upp

Setting Up the Saw21Open the front covers fully, giving good access to the top compartment of the saw and good visibility into the bottom compartment

Setting Up the Saw22Fig 57-58ADISCONNECT THE SAW FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY!Checking the table is squareLoosen the two clamping knobs beneath the table, cl

Setting Up the Saw23Fig 63PointerAdjusting screwScaleSetting the FenceTo make sure the guide fence is at 90˚ to the table, line up the guide fence wit

Setting Up the Saw24Fig 70-71DThrust bearingBlade2mm behind the bladeLoosen the Hex screw (A) holding the guide bearings and move to approximately 0.5

Setting Up the Saw25Fig 78-79Fig 76-77CRotate the top wheel by hand, at this point. None of the bearings should come into contact with the blade-only

Operating Instructions26in hand. Change the blade if necessary. Check the bladeis not damaged; is clean, sharp, tracks properly and iscorrectly tensio

Changing the Saw Blade27Fig 83Tension releasedWARNING! BE VERY CAUTIOUS WHEN YOU ‘UNFOLD’ THE BLADE; IT TENDS TO ‘SPRING’ OPEN, BLADE AND TEETH GOING

Routing Maintenance28DailyWeekly• Keep the machine clean. • Check the saw blade for missing teeth andcracks, see fig 89. • Spray oil the bare metal sur

Parts Breakdown/List29Continues Over...Main Saw Assembly

What’s Included3 Please read the Instruction Manual prior to using your new machine; as well as the operating procedures for your new machine, t

Parts Breakdown/List30Key No. Part No. Description Size Qty1 130051 BODY 12 130052 UPPER DOOR ASS’Y 13 130005 LOWER DOOR ASS’Y 14 SR069300 SOCKET CAP

Parts Breakdown/List3156 130044 FIXED RING 157 DD050100 SET SCREW M5X5 158 130036 ADJUST SCREW 159 130022 SUPPORT SEAT 160 130048 SPRING 161 130023 IN

Parts Breakdown/List32103 150031 PIN 2104 Sf059200 PAN HEAD BOLT W/FLANGE M5x8 5105 130043 RIGHT COVER 1106 150010 ADJUSTING NUT 4107 Ss080801 ADJUSTI

Parts Breakdown/List33Fence AssemblyNo Part No Description Size Qty01 198018 FIXED BASE 640 102 198002 ADJUST BASE 103 198003 FIXED SHAFT 204 198005 S

Parts Breakdown/List34Key No. Part No. Description Size Qty1 100144 STAND 22 100164 SIDE COVER 23 SC089400 COACH BOLT M8x16 84 NF081300 NUT M8 85 SH06

Wiring Diagram35

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General Instructions for 230V Machines6The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers s

Specification7Code 501199Model SBW3501BRating TradePower 550W 230VBlade Speed 800m/minBlade Length 2,552mm(100.1/2”)Blade Width Min/Max

Main Assembly8Step 2 Line up the remaining holes in the two parts of the assembly and secure using the remaining M6 bolts, washers and nuts (20-22-25)

Main Assembly9Step 2 Line up the two elongated holes in the rear of the emergency stop housing with the two pre-drilled holes to the front of stand, i