Makita LB1200F manual

ENGLISH (Original Instruction Manual) Band Saw LB1200F INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORT ANT : Read Before Using.[...]

2 SPECIFICA TIONS • Due to our continuing program of research and developmen t, the specifications herein are subject to change without noti ce. • S pecifications may differ from country to country . • Weight according to EPT A-Procedure 01/2003 Symbols END215-2 The following show the symbo ls used for the tool. Be sure that you understand th[...]

3 15. Disconnect to ols. When not in use, before servicing and when chan ging accessories such as blades, bits and cutters. 16. Remove adjusting ke ys and wrenches. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches a re removed from th e tool before t urning it on. 17. A void unintentio nal startin g. Do not carry a plugged-in to o[...]

4 Upper cove r Wheel Knob (For tensioning blade) Knob (For securing blade guide) Upper blade guide Blade Light switch Switch Rip fence Lower cover Carry Handle Dust box Knob (For securing upper housing door) Tir e Knob (For ten sioning V -belt) Driving belt Wheel Knob (For securing lower housing door) S tand Lock lever (For securing table tilt) (Qu[...]

5 INST ALA TION Securing the band saw st and If during operation there is any tenden cy for the band saw to tip over , slide or move, the band saw stand be secured to the flo or . • After attaching the stand, attach the handle and tires. 1 2 34 5 Frame Handle Tir e Hex socket head bolt Washer[...]

6 How to load dust box The dust box is loaded from the underside of the table saw . When loading, insert plate spring (for securing) at inside edge of th e machine’s positioning hole, slot both shoulders of dust box onto rails, and then slide toward the outside. Once the leading e dge of the securing p late spring fits into the machine’s securi[...]

7 Secure table to trunnion using four hex bolts. Pin is inserted at time of shipping, so p lease pull it out. Inst alling the guide rail • Fasten the guide rail with four each t humb screws and washers to the table. T able T runnion Hex bolts Hex bolts Pin T able Guide rail Washer Thumb screw[...]

8 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Switch action CAUTION: • Before operation, make sure that the tool is turned on and off. The switch cover can be opened easily by sliding it upwards. T o st art the tool, press the ON (I) button. T o stop it, press the OFF (O) button or the switch cover . Lighting up the lamp s Push the upper position (I) of the switch fo[...]

9 Inst alling the Rip Fence The rip fence can be used on both sides of the blade. Whe n the rip fence is moved from one side of the saw blade to the other the fence needs to reversed. Reversing the fence 1. Loosen knob (B) of the hold-down clamp. 2. Remove hold-down clamp from the fence. 3. Loosen knob (A). 4. Lift fence off the fence hold er . 5. [...]

10 ASSEMBL Y Changing the band saw blade CAUTION: • Contacting the band saw blade even with the band saw b lade at standstill may cause a personal injury . • Saw blade is dangerous. Be sure to wear gloves when handling saw blade in situatio ns such as removing from packaging, mounting or replacing blade . 1. Loosen the two thumb screws for the [...]

11 4. Open the lower bl ade guard. 5. Set the upper blade guide to its lowest position. 6. Loosen quick release lever until the band saw bl ade has slackened. 7. T o remove the band saw blade, guide it through. - the slot in the sa w blade. - the blade gua rd on the upper blade guides. - the blade cover on the saw housing. 8. Fit a fresh band saw b[...]

12 Cutting speed adjustment 1. Open t he lower cover . 2. Slacken driving belt by turning the knob clockwise. 3. Put driving belt on the required pulle y of the driving wheel (lower band saw wheel) and the correspo nding motor pulley-note label inside the lower cover . CAUTION: The driving belt must run either on both front or both rear pulleys. Ne[...]

13 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION T ensioning the Band saw Blade CAUTION: T oo much te nsion can cause the band saw blade to bre ak. T oo little tension can cause the driven band saw wheel to slip and the band saw blade to stop . 1. Raise upper blade guide fully . Using the scale as guide, and taking the blade width into consideration, turn the knob to adj[...]

14 Quick release lever With the quick release lever the sa w blade tension is released. Clockwise: Reduce tension Counterclockwise: Increase ten sion Upper blade guide adjustment The height of the upper blade guide nee ds to be adjusted: prior to every cutting/operation, to acco mmodate the heig ht of the work piece (the upper blade guide should be[...]

15 1. Loosen bolt C, and adjust bearing holder , so tha t guide bearing is positioned 1 or 2 mm from bottom of blade. 2. Loosen bolt A, and adjust thrust bearin g to a position of 0.5 mm from rear of blade. 3. Loosen bolt B, and adjust guide bearing to a position 0.5 mm away from blade. Guide bearing Guide bearing distan ce from bottom of blade 1 -[...]

16 Align the lower blade guide The lower blade guide consists of: - a thrust b earing (supporting the band saw bl ade from the rear). - two gui de bearings (providing lateral support). These parts need to be readjusted a fter every band saw blade change o r tracking adjustment: Note: Periodically check thrust bearings and guide bearings for wear , [...]

17 Operatio n Danger: T o red uce the risk of personal injur y as much as possible, th e following safety recommendations shou ld be observed when operating the saw . CAUTION: • Do not touch the saw blade when cutting. • During saw operation, wear safety glasses, but do not wear glove s. • Cut only one work piece at a time. • Always hold th[...]

18 Sawing W ARNING: Risk of kickback (work piec e is caught by the band saw blade and thrown against the operator .) Do not jam any work pi ece. • Select rip fence and table t ilt for the type of cutting operation to be carried out. • Set upper blade g uide 3 mm above the wo rk piece. Note: Always make a trial cut in a piece of scrap to verify [...]

19 How to move machine • Raise handle to enable movement of machine. • During transportation the saw band guard should be fu lly down and close to the table. • Do not use guarding for handling or tra nsportation. CAUTION: • If handle is raised to o high, the machine may topple over . MAINTENANCE CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is [...]

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