Axminster SBW3501B User manual

SBW3501B
Bandsaw
Axminster Tool Centre,
Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue, Axminster, Devon EX13 5PH
www.axminster.co.uk
Code: 501199

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Page No.
Index of Contents 02
Declaration of Conformity 02
What’s Included 03
General Instructions for 230V Machines 03-04
Specific Safety Instructions for Bandsaws 04
Assembly Instructions 05-06
Specification 07
Illustration and Parts Description 08-09-10-11-12
Setting up the Saw 13
Operating Instructions 14
Changing the Saw Blade 15
Routine Maintenance 16-17-18
Parts List/ Breakdown 19-20-21-22-23-24-25
Wiring Diagram 26
Notes 27
Copied from CE Certificate
The undersigned, J. Robrow authorised by
OAV Equipment & Tools, Inc. No. 65, Tung-Shan Rd.,
Wu-Tso Ching-Shuei, Taichung Hsien 436 Taiwan,
R.O.C. declares that this product:
Model number: SBW-YHC Series
Y (Stands for ): 3501, 3502, 3503
Manufactured by OAV Equipment & Tools, Inc. is in
compliance with the following standards or standardisation
documents in accordance with Council Directives
prEN 61029-2-5: 1992
EN 61029-1: 2000
Warning
The symbols below advise that you follow the correct
safety procedures when using this machine.
Dust mask
should be worn
Ear protection
should be worn
Eye protection
should be worn
Fully read manual
and safety instructions
before use
HAZARD
Motor gets hot
Index of Contents
Declaration of Conformity

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What’s Included
Quantity Item Model Number SBW3501B
1 No. Bandsaw
2 No. Stand Side Plate
2 No. Side Cover
1 No. Table
1 No. Rip Fence
1 No. Mitre Fence
1 No Fence Mounting Rail
1 No. Stand Assembly
1 No. Instruction Manual
General Instructions for 230V Machines
Good Working Practices/Safety
The following suggestions will enable you to observe good working practices, keep yourself and fellow workers
safe and maintain your tools and equipment in good working order.
WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF YOUNG
CHILDREN
Electrical
• Check that the mains power supply is earthed.
• Regularly check the mains lead and plug for damage.
• Ensure that a fuse of the correct amperage is fitted to
the plug.
• Ensure that any extension lead used is correctly rated
to suit the machine or power tool.
• Ensure that the power lead and any extension lead is
kept clear of the blades or other sharp obstacles.
• Do not use electrical machines or power tools in wet
or damp areas or locations.
• If a replacement mains plug is fitted at any time this
must be of the appropriate size and fitted with the
correct size of fuse.
General
• Mount the machine on a flat level surface. Secure the
machine to the surface where applicable.
• Always use machines or power tools in an uncluttered
area.To reduce the risk of accidents, avoid leaving
materials or other items within the working area and
allow clear access to all machine parts and controls.
• Clean machines by wiping with a damp soapy cloth.
Do not use solvents or cleaners that may damage
plastic parts or painted/coated surfaces. Keep water
and solvents away from all electrical components, leads
and plugs.
• When storing or leaving tools for any length of time,
spray bare metal surfaces with Axminster XMP
protective spray to minimise surface corrosion.
• Always isolate machines and power tools from the
power supply when not in use or when changing parts,
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General Instructions for 230V Machines
cutters and blades or when making any adjustments.
• Before using any machine or power tool, ensure that
all locking-nuts, chucks etc, are tightened and secure.
Check that all loose keys, spanners and other tools have
been removed.
• Always check that the correct machining or cutting
speed has been selected.
• Do not operate machinery or power tools when tired
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or certain
medicines.
• Always ensure that long hair is tied back or retained
by a band, hat or safety helmet. Remove all loose
jewellery to prevent it from catching in rotating parts
of the machine.
WHEN USING MACHINES ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE EYE PROTECTION,
EAR DEFENDERS AND DUST OR FUME INHALATION PROTECTION.
WARNING!! KEEP TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN, UNLESS THEY ARE UNDER SUPERVISION.
Specific Safety Instructions for Bandsaws
• Use only the correct size of blade for the machine.
Ensure that the blade is sharp and that the blade
support clearances, blade tension and tracking are all
correct. Blunt and/or in-correctly set blades require
more force and make control of the work more
difficult, leading to the possibility of accidents.
• Ensure that the blade guard and top bearing
assembly is as close to the top of the work as possible.
This will both support the blade correctly and ensure
that minimum amount of blade is exposed.
• Ensure that the table and fence, if used, are fully
tightened and cannot move under load.
• Push sticks or push pads should always be used when
cutting wood on a bandsaw. If necessary, one push
stick should be used to push the wood through the
blade and another used to hold the timber up against
the fence.
• Ensure that the blade has completely stopped before
removing small scraps of wood from the table.
• Only saw timber which is lying flat on the table; work
which is curved in the vertical plane should be fully
supported along its length in a suitable jig.
• When tight curves are being cut there is a risk of the
blade jamming in the slot in the timber. Use a narrow
blade when cutting tight curves.

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Assembly Instructions
Loosely assemble the stand, using eight M6 x 16mm bolts, nuts and washers. Place the stand flat on the floor,
check that it is standing square and then tighten up all the nuts.
With the help of a second person and/or suitable lifting equipment, lift the saw onto the stand, line up the holes
in the base with the holes in the stand and secure with eight M8 x 16mm bolts, nuts and washers.
Remove the insert (A) and pin (B) from the table and slide the table into position, being careful not to damage
the blade on the edge of slot in the table.
B
A

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Assembly Instructions
Rotate the table through ˚ and lower into position whilst at the same time feeding the two securing bolts
through the holes in the mounting on the top of the body. Secure the table with the two plastic thumbnuts then
replace the insert and the pin.
Fit the fence mounting rail (C) to the front edge of the table using M6 x 20mm bolts and spring washers and the
fence support rail (D) to the rear edge with two M6 x16mm socket head screws and washers.
C
D
E
Fit the fence assembly (E) to the mounting rail, clamp it in position and measure the distance from the face of the
fence to the edge of the mitre guide slot at both front and back of the table. If necessary, adjust the angle
between the fence extrusion and the body of the fence by following these steps below:
1. Clamp down the fence by pushing the locking lever down.
2. Remove the four rubber grommets (F) covering the securing screws from the fence.
3. Using a 5mm Hex key loosen the four M6 socket head screws.
4. Adjust the fence until it is aligned with the mitre slot. Re-tighten the socket head screws.
(DOT NOT OVERTIGHTEN) then replace the rubber grommets.
F
Fence locking lever Mitre slot

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Specification
Model SBW3501B
Product Code 501199
Rating Trade
Power 550W (230V)
Blade Speed 800m/min
Blade Length 2,552mm(100.1/2”)
Blade Width Min/Max 3mm(1/8”)/19mm(3/4”)
Max Width of Cut 340mm
Max Depth of Cut 200mm
Max Width of Cut with Fence 300mm
Table Size 500 x 356mm
Table Height on Stand 1,060mm
Table Tilt -5° to +45°
Table Height 490mm
Dust Extraction Outlet 100mm
Overall L x W x H 690 x 720 x 1,770mm
Weight 84kg

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Illustration and Parts Description
Stand
Blade tension knob
Upper cover door lock
Lower cover door lock
Mitre fence
Guide fence
Blade guide height adjuster
Upper blade guard
Upper blade guide
Fence guide rail
Door closing micro switch
On/Off button
switch shroud
Fence locking lever
Upper door
Lower door
Off
On
Table

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Illustration and Parts Description
Blade tensioner knob
Blade tension
release lever Tracking control knob
Blade tension
indicator
Blade guard
locking knob
Blade guide
height clamp
Table preset stop
Lower blade bearings
Lower wheel mounting
Dust outlet Motor

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Illustration and Parts Description
Clamping screw
Scale pointer
Table tilt setting scale
(2) Table securing knobs
Side bearing
adjustment screws
Side bearing assembly locking screw
Side bearing assembly
locking screw
Rear bearing assembly
locking screw
Rear bearing assembly
adjusting screw
Side bearing
adjustment screws
Clamping screw
Side bearing assembly adjusting screw
Rear bearing assembly adjusting screw
Upper blade guard

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Illustration and Parts Description
Locking lever Index mark Mitre fence
Dimensioning scale
Fence adjustment screws
Guide fence
Table insert
Fence support rail
Pin

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Illustration and Parts Description
Saw wheel brush Motor Securing bolt
Dust extraction outlet
Blade tensioner assembly
1 Blade tension compression spring
2 Blade tension release cam
Drive Pulley
Blade tensioner knob
Upper wheel
Micro switch
Lower wheel
1
2

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Setting up the Saw
WARNING! DO NOT CONNECT THE SAW TO THE MAINS
AT THIS STAGE!
Setting the Blade Tracking
Make sure that the top and bottom blade guides are
clear of the blade and that the blade is positioned
approximately in the middle of the wheel.
Apply some tension to the blade by turning the
tensioning knob (See page 11) clockwise. Rotate the
top wheel by hand and check whether the blade stays
centrally on the rubber tyres. If the blade moves across
the wheel then adjust the tracking control knob (See
page 11) by a small amount and re-check the tracking.
Continue this adjustment until the blade remains in
the centre of the wheels and then lock the tracking
adjustment knob.
Setting the Blade Tension
Tension is applied to the blade through a compression
spring and lever-controlled cam rather than directly via
the adjusting screw. This serves the dual purposes of
accurately controlling the amount of tension applied
to the blade and providing a convenient means of
taking the tension off the blade when the saw is not in
use.To tension the blade, rotate the tension lever (See
page 11) fully downwards and check the position of
the red indicator in the window above the tension
lever; this should align with the blade width marking
corresponding to the width of the blade being used. If
adjustment is needed, release the blade tension lever,
rotate the adjustment knob (See page 11) on the top
of the body, re-apply the blade tension and check the
alignment of the indicator. Continue until the indicator
lines up with correct blade width mark.
Following this procedure will ensure that the correct
blade tension is always applied too little tension will
result in poor tracking and inaccurate cuts and too
much could stretch the blade and damage the rubber
tyres.
Setting the Drive Belt Tension
The drive belt tension is adjusted by slackening off the
top motor securing bolt (See page 14), rotating the
motor in the appropriate direction and re-tightening
both the securing bolts.
Setting the Blade Guides
The blade is supported both above and below the
table with three ball bearings, one to control the
rearward movement and two to provide lateral
support. All six bearings are independently adjustable
in order to provide the best possible support for the
blade.
Adjustment is carried out by slackening off the
appropriate locking screws (See page 12), adjusting
the bearings with the screws and then re-tightening
the locking screws.
The back support bearings should be positioned to
give approximately 1mm clearance between the back
edge of the blade and the face of the bearing.The side
bearing assembly should be positioned so that the
front edges of the bearings are just behind the tooth
gullets; this will ensure good support for the blade
without undue wear of the blade or the bearings.
The side bearings are factory set to give the correct
clearance between the bearings and the blade; if there
is a need to alter this clearance then the clamping
screw (See page 12) can be slackened off and the
bearing spacing adjusted with the adjusting screws to
give approximately 0.5mm clearance on both sides of
the blade.
Setting the Table Square
There is a setscrew and locknut on the underside of
the table which makes contact with the top of the
bandsaw body and enables the table to return exactly
to the horizontal position after having been tilted.The
table can be set to the horizontal by using a try square
between the surface of the table and the blade.

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Operating Instructions
• Make sure that you have read all the safety instructions before operating the machine.
• Check that the blade fitted is the correct one for the job in hand; if not, change it and follow the tracking and
tensioning instructions elsewhere in the manual.
• Set the top blade support to approximately 1/2" (13mm) above the work.
• Check that there are no nails or other foreign bodies in the timber.
• Make sure that the blade is not in contact with the wood when the machine is switched on.
• Do not force the timber through the blade; if excessive force is required this is probably a sign that the blade is
blunt and needs replacing.
• Keep hands well away from the blade; use push sticks when working with smaller pieces.
• Release the tension from the blade when the machine is out of use for some time; this will prevent flats forming
on the tyres.

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Changing the Saw Blade
• Put the table back to the level position if it has been
tilted. Set the upper blade guide assembly
approximately midway in the throat. Open the top and
bottom covering doors. Remove the table insert and
pin as shown on page 13.
• Release the blade tension by pushing the blade
tension release lever up, until the blade can be easily
slipped off the wheels.
• Remove the blade carefully, wriggling it clear of the
New blades are supplied coiled and will spring open when released from their packing. Wear protective
gloves and handle with care. They are sharp and are intended to cut.
The safest way to release them is to hold the coils firmly in one gloved hand while you undo the ties, then
throw the blade away from you into an open floor area so that it can spring open without damage to
persons, animals or furnishings.
• Refit your new blade using the above procedure in reverse.
MAKE SURE THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUPPLY!
IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING
BANDSAW BLADES!
upper and lower blade guards, then rotate the blade
through 90˚ and remove it through the slot in the
table.
• This is an excellent time to clean out the interior of
the machine, remove the impacted ‘crud’ from the
tyres, apply a little light oil to the screw threads of the
blade and drive belt tensioners, and the tracking
control.The pivots and the slides of the top wheel
mounting assembly could likewise be lightly oiled.

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Routine Maintenance
Daily
•Keep the machine clean.
•Check the saw blade for missing teeth.
•Spray oil on bare metal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
Monthly
•Open the lower and upper door and check the condition of the tyres and the drive belt.
•Clean impacted ‘crud’ from the tyres, apply a little oil to the screw threads of the blade and drive belt
tensioners. DO NOT USE OIL near the belt.
•The pivots and the slides of the top wheel mounting assembly and the captive stub axle can be
lightly oiled.
•Using an air line and (wearing goggles), blow out the motor casing.
Weekly
•Open the top and bottom wheel covers and clean out all the saw dust.

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OIL
Routine Maintenance
Bandsaw Oiling Points

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Routine Maintenance
Oil
Bandsaw Oiling Points

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Parts List/ Breakdown

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Parts List/ Breakdown