Guild BB08G User manual

GUILD
350W Band Saw
Instruction Manual
Important - Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your Guild band saw
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your Guild
band saw, ensuring it remains safe to operate.
If you need help or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 0333 3201989
After Sales Support
BBS08G
UK/Ireland 0333 3201989
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Contents
Safety Information ....................................................................................................3
In The Box.................................................................................................................7
Accessories ..............................................................................................................8
Assembly Instructions ..............................................................................................9
Operating Instructions ...........................................................................................20
Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 23
Disposal And recycling.............................................................................................23
Technical Data ........................................................................................................ 24
Guarantee............................................................................................................... 25
Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................25
Plug Replacement (Uk & Ireland Only) ................................................................... 26

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Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Warning Symbols
The following warning symbols appear throughout this assembly manual and
indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when assembling and
operating the band saw.
To reduce the risk of injury, Please read the instruction manual
Wear eye protection
Wear ear protection
Wear dust mask
Remove plug from mains before maintenance or if cord is damaged.

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Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
"WARNING! When using electric tools basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury including the
following.
Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product and save these
instructions".
Maintenance and Servicing
Remove the plug before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance
Safe operation
1 - Keep work area clear
- Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2 - Consider work area environment
- Do not expose tools to rain.
- Do not use tools in damp or wet locations.
- Keep work area well lit.
- Do not use tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3 - Guard against electric shock
- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces {e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerators).
4 - Keep other persons away
- Do not let persons, especially children, not involved in the work touch the tool or the
extension cord and keep them away from the work area
5 - Store idle tools
-When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry locked-up place, out of reach of
children.
6 - Do not force the tool
- It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
7 - Use the right tool
- Do not force small tools to do the job of a heavy duty tool.
- Do not use tools for purposes not intended; for example do not use circular saws to cut
tree limbs or logs.
8 - Dress properly
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be caught in moving parts.
- Non-skid footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
- Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9 - Use protective equipment
- Use safety glasses.
- Use face or dust mask if working operations create dust.
10 - Connect dust extraction equipment
- If the tool is provided for the connection of dust extraction and collecting equipment,
ensure these are connected and properly used.
11 - Do not abuse the cord
- Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the socket Keep the cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
12 - Secure work
- Where possible use damps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer than using your hand.
Original Instructions
General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
13 - Do not overreach
- Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14 - Maintain tools with care
- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance.
- Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.
- Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authorized
service facility.
- Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
- Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
15 - Disconnect tools
- When not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits
and cutters, disconnect tools from the power supply.
16 - Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
- Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
the tool before turning it on.
17 - Avoid unintentional starting
- Ensure switch is in "off” position when plugging in
18 - Use outdoor extension leads
- When the tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for outdoor use and
so marked.
19 -Stay alert
- Watch what you are doing, use common sense and do not operate the tool when you
are tired.
20 - Check damaged parts
- Before further use of tool, it should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
- Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
- A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service centre unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual.
- Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service centre.
- Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
21 - Warning
- The use of any accessory or attachment other than one recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.
22 - Have your tool repaired by a qualified person
- This electric tool complies with the relevant safety rules. Repairs should only be
carried out by qualified persons using original spare parts, otherwise this may result in
considerable danger to the user.
23 - If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
24 - For tools intended to be connected to a water supply:
– Replacement of the plug or the supply cord shall always be carried out by the
manufacturer of the tool or his service organisation,
– Keep water clear off the electrical parts of the tool and away from persons in the
working area.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Band Saw Safety Warnings
1. Safety precautions
1) Do not use saw blades which are damaged or deformed;
2) Replace the table insert when worn;
3) Connect band saw to a dust-collecting device when sawing wood;
4) Do not operate the tool when the door or guard protecting the saw band is open;
5) Take care that the selection of the saw band and the speed depends on the material to
be cut;
6) Do not clean the saw band whilst it is in motion;
7) Wear suitable personal protective equipment, when necessary, this could include:
- hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced hearing loss;
- respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhalation of harmful dust;
- gloves for handling the saw band and rough material.
2. Safe operation
1) When straight cutting against the fence use a push stick;
2) During transportation the saw band guard should be fully down and close to the table;
3) When bevel-cutting with the table inclined, place the guide on the lower part of the table;
4) When cutting round timber use a suitable holding device to prevent twisting of the
workpiece;
5) Lifting and transportation positions shall clearly be indicated on the tool;
6) Do not use guarding for handling or transportation;
7) Adjust the adjustable guard as close to the workpiece as practicable;
8) Adjust the guard as close as possible to the piece to be cut;

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In The Box
Parts
Retaining screw for upper blade pulley
Saw tabIe
Dial scale for tilt angle
Plastic table insert
Fixing handles for saw table
Setting handle for blade guide
Fixing handle for blade guide
Clip for parallel guide
Setting screw for upper blade pulley
Motor
Parallel guide
Tool frame
Blade
ON/OFF switch
Power cord
Rubber tires
Web panel
Tool foot
Extractor socket
Lower blade pulley
Upper blade pulley
Tightening screw
Blade guard
Upper blade guide
Side cover
Hood closure
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In The Box
Parts
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26
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Accessories
Parallel guide 1pc
Blade 1pc
Allen key 2pc
Screwdriver 1pc
Push stick 1pc
Spanner 1pc

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NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction book carefully.
WARNING!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid
injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instuctions and safety regulations
with due care. Keep this manual in a proper place, so that the information is available at all
times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions
and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which
arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.
Intended use
This tool is designed to perform longitudinal and cross cuts on timber or wood-type
materials. To cut round materials you must use suitable holding devices. This tool is to be
used only for its prescribed purpose.
Any use beyond that mentioned is considered to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and
not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of
misuse.
The tool is to be operated only with suitable saw blades. To use the tool properly you
must also observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating
instructions to be found In this manual.
All persons who use and service the tool have to be acquainted with this manual and must
be informed about the tool’s potential hazards. it is also imperative to observe the accident
prevention regulations in force in your area.
The same applies for the general rules of occupational health and safety.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool nor for any damage
resulting from such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is still impossible to eliminate certain residual
risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and
design:
1. Damage to hearing if ear-muffs are not used as necessary.
2. Harmful emissions of wood dust when used in closed rooms.
3. Contact with the blade in the uncovered cutting zone.
4. Injuries (cuts) when changing the blade.
5. Injury from catapulted workpieces or parts of workpieces.
6. Crushed fingers.
7. Kickback.
8. Tilting of the workplece due to inadequate support.
9. Touching the blade.
10.Catapulting of pieces of timber and workpieces.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION!
Pull out the power plug before carrying out any maintenance, resetting or assembly work
on the bandsaw!
Assembly Instructions

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1. Mounting the saw table (See Fig A1-A5)
Remove the Web Panel (4). (See Fig A1)
Place the Saw Table (15) on the tool housing (25) from the right and fasten with the Fixing
Handle(18) and the Fixing Screw(27). Make sure that the blade (26) is positioned exactly in
the center of the saw table. (See Fig A2, A3, A4)
Re-insert the Web Panel (4). (See Fig A5)
To dismantle the saw table, proceed in reverse order.
Assembly Instructions
A3 A4
A5
A1 A2
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Assembly Instructions
2. Tensioning the blade (See Fig. B1, B2)
CAUTION! Remove the tension from the blade if the bandsaw is not going to be used for
some time. Be sure to re-tension the blade before you start the tool.
Turn the Tightening Screw (9) for tensioning the blade (26) in a clockwise direction. (See
Fig. B1)
The correct blade tension can be checked by applying pressure to the side of the blade with
your finger, somewhere in the middle between the two Blade Pulleys (7 + 8). You should
only be able to bend the blade (26) very slightly (approx. 1-2mm). (See Fig B2)
IMPORTANT! The blade may break if the tension is too high. BEWARE OF INJURY! If the
tension is too low, the powered Blade Pulley (7) will spin while the blade does not move.
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Assembly Instructions
3 Adjusting the blade
CAUTION! The blade tension has to be set correctly before you can adjust the blade.
Undo the Hood Closure (13) with the screwdriver from outside and open the Side Cover (12).
(See Fig C)
Slowly turn the Upper Blade Pulley (8) clockwise by hand. The blade (26) should run in the
middle of the pulley. If It does not, you will have to adjust the tilt of the Upper Blade Pulley
(8).
If the blade(26) tends to run to the back of the Upper Blade Pulley (8),turn the Setting Screw
(22) anti-clockwise while turning the Upper Blade Pulley (8) by hand until the blade (26)
runs in the middle.
If the blade(26) tends to run to the front edge of the Upper Blade Pulley (8), turn the Setting
Screw (22) in a clockwise direction.
After setting the Upper Blade Pulley (8) you need to check the blade (26) position on the
Lower Blade Pulley(7). The blade (26) should run in the middle of the Lower Blade Pulley
(7). as above. If It does not, you will have to adjust the tilt of the Upper Blade Pulley (8)
again.
Turn the upper blade pulley several times until the adjustment to the Upper Blade Pulley
(8) has an effect on the blade position of the Lower Blade Pulley(7).
After any adjustments have been carried out, the Side Covers (12) must be closed again and
resecured with the Hood Closure (13).
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Assembly Instructions
4. Adjusting the Upper Blade Guide (11) (See Fig D1-D3)
Undo the fixing handle (20).
Turn the setting handle (19) to lower the Blade Guide (11) as close as possible to the
workpiece to be cut. The gap should be approx 2-3 mm.
Re-tighten the Fixing Handle (20).
Check the setting before each cut and re-adjust if necessary.
5. Setting the blade guide (See Fig C-F)
Whenever you change the blade you must reset both the Support Bearings (30 + 31) and the
Guide Pins (28+29).
Undo the Hood Closure (13) with the screwdriver from outside and open the Side Cover (12).
(See Fig C)
5.1. Upper Support Bearing (30) (See Fig E)
Lower the upper guide to a proper height (Refer to step4)
Undo the Screw (32) in a counterclockwise direction. (See Fig D3)
Move the Support Bearing(30) so that it is no longer touching the blade (26). There should
be a maximum gap of 0.5 mm.
Re-tighten the screw (32).
D3
D1 D2
E30
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4.2. Adjusting the Lower Support Bearing (31) (See Fig F1-F3)
Lower the upper guide to a proper height (Refer to step4)
Dismantle the Saw Table (15).
Undo the Screw (33). (See Fig F1,F2)
Adjust in the same way that the upper support bearing was adjusted. (See Fig F3)
The blade (26) is only supported by the Support Bearings (30 + 31) during cutting. When idle
the blade should not touch the ball bearing.
F3
F1 F2
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5.3. Adjusting the Upper Guide Pins (28) (See Fig G)
Undo the Allen Screw (34) .
Move the mount of the Upper Guide Pins (28) so that there is a gap of approx. 1 mm
between the front edge of the Upper Guide Pins (28) and the gullet of the blade in front.
Re-tighten the Allen Screw (34) .
CAUTION! The blade will be rendered useless if the teeth touch the guide pins while the
blade is running.
Undo the Allen Screws (34).
Move the Upper Guide Pins (28) towards the blade so that there is a gap of approx. 0.5 mm
between the Upper Guide Pins (28) and the blade (26). The blade must not jam.
Re-tighten the Allen Screws (34) .
Turn the Upper Blade Pulley (8) several times in a clockwise direction.
Check the setting of the Upper Guide Pins (28) again and re-adjust if necessary.
G
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5.4. Adjusting the Lower Guide Pins (29) (See Fig H1,H2)
Dismantle the Saw Table (15).
Loosen the Allen Screws (35).
Move the Mount of the Lower Guide Pins (29) so that there is a gap of approx. 1 mm
between the front edge of the Lower Guide Pins (29) and the gullet of the blade in front.
CAUTION! The blade will be rendered useless the teeth touch the Guide Pins while the
blade is running.
Re-tighten the Allen Screws (35).
Move the Guide Pins (29) towards the blade so that there is a gap of approx. 0.5 mm
between the Guide Pins (29) and the Blade (26). The blade can’t jam.
Re-tighten the Allen Screws (35).
Tum the Lower Blade Pulley (7) several times in a clockwise direction.
Check the setting of the Guide Pins (29) again and re-adjust if necessary.
CAUTION! When the adjustments have been finished, the Side Cover(12) must be closed
again.
H1 H2
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Assembly Instructions
6. Adjusting the tool table (15) to 90o (See Fig I1,I2)
Move the Upper Blade Guide (11) to the top.
Undo the fixing handles (18).
Set the angle between the blade (26) and the table (15).
Turn the Setting Wheel (19) to tilt the Saw Table (15) until it is at an angle of exactly 90o to
the blade (26).
Re-tighten the Fixing Handle (18).
Undo the Nut(37).
Adjust the Allen Screw (36) until there is contact with the tool frame.
Re-tighten the Nut (37) to fasten the Allen Screw (36).
7. Blade selection
The blade supplied with the bandsaw is designed for all-purpose use. When you select a
blade you should have regard to the following criteria:
Use a narrow blade to cut small angle.
Wide blades are used to saw straight cuts. This is particularly important in cutting wood
because the blade has a tendency to follow the grain of the wood and thereby deviate easily
from the cutting line.
Finely toothed blades provide smoother cuts but are slower than coarse blades.
Warning: Never use warped or lacerated blades!
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Assembly Instructions
8. Changing the blade (See Fig B1, C, J)
Move the Blade Guide(11) into a position approximately half way between the Saw Table (15)
and the Tool Housing (25).
Undo the Hood Closure (13) with the screwdriver from outside and open the Side Cover (12).
(See Fig C)
Remove the Web Panel (4).
Turn the Tightening Screw (9) anti-clockwise to release the tension from the blade (26).
(See Fig B1)
Remove the blade (26) from the Blade Pulleys (7, 8) and take out through the slot in the
table (15).
Fit the new blade (26) (not supplied), aligned centrally on the Blade Pulleys (7,8). The teeth
of the blade (26) must point downwards in the direction of the table.
Tension the blade (26).
Close the Side Cover (12).
Mount the Web Panel (4).
9. Changing the rubber tires on the Blade Pulleys (See Fig. C, K)
After a certain time the Rubber Tires (3) on the Blade Pulleys (7/8) will get worn by the
sharp teeth of the blades and must be replaced.
Undo the Hood Closure (13) with the screwdriver from outside and open the Side Cover (12).
(See Fig C)
Remove the blade (26).
Lift the edge of the Tire(3) with the screwdriver and remove from the Blade Pulley (8).
Repeat for the Lower Blade Pulley (7).
Fit the new tire (3)(not supplied). replace the blade (26) and close the Side Cover (12).
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Assembly Instructions
10. Changing the table Insert (See Fig. L)
To prevent increased likelihood of injury the Table Insert (17) should be changed whenever
it is worn or damaged.
Detach the table (15).
Lift out the worn Table Insert (17).
Fit the replacement table insert(not supplied) by following the above in reverse.
11. Extractor sockets
The bandsaw is equipped with Extractor Sockets (6) for extracting sawdust and chips.
12. Control elements
12.1. On/Off switch (See Fig. M)
To turn the tool on, press the green button ”1” (a).
To turn the tool off, press the red button ”0” (b).
Your bandasw has a switch with undervoltage release. After a power failure you must
reactivate the switch.
12.2. Parallel guide (See Fig. N1, N2)
Push the clip(21) on the parallel guide (24) upwards.
Move the parallel guide (24) along the table (15), from either the right or left of the blade
(26), and position as required.
Push the clip (21) down to fix the parallel guide (24). If the clip (21) does not give enough
hold, turn it clockwise several times until the parallel guide is securely fixed.
You must always ensure that the parallel guide (24) is positioned parallel to the blade (26).
N1 N2
L M
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a
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Assembly Instructions
12.3. Angular cuts (See Fig. O)
To enable you to perform angular cuts parallel to the blade (26), the table (15) can be tilted
forwards between 0o-45o.
Undo the Fixing Handles (18).
Tilt the Saw Table (15) forwards until the required angle value is set on the Dial Scale (16).
Re-tighten the Fixing Handles (18).
Important: When the table (15) is tilted, place the parallel guide (24) to the right of the
blade (26) looking in the direction hi which you are working, on the side pointing downwards
(provided the workpiece is wide enough) in order to stop the workpiece from slipping off.
Before putting the tool into operation
Make sure the tool stands securely, i.e. bolt it to a workbench or solid base. There are four
holes for this purpose in the tool foot.
The saw table must be mounted correctly.
All covers and safety devices have to be properly fitted before the tool is switched on.
It must be possible for the blade to run freely.
When working with wood that has been processed before, watch out for foreign bodies such
as nails or screws etc.
Before you actuate the On/off switch, make sure that the saw blade is correctly fitted and
that the tool’s moving parts run smoothly.
Before you connect the tool to the power supply, make sure the data on the rating plate is
the same as that for your tool.
Caution! After every new adjustment we recommend you to make a trial cut iin order to
check the new settings.
For all cutting operations It is important to position the Blade Guide (11) as close as
possible to the workpiece.
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Operating Instructions