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• This is The Axminster user manual.

• Be aware of other people around you. Don't bump into them and be respectful of usage space around the equipment.
• Tie long hair back.
• Don't wear loose clothing that might catch on any moving part.
• Be aware of dust hazards associated with your work piece, including coatings.
• Do not operate with dull, cracked or badly worn blade. Inspect blade for cracks and missing teeth before use.
• Where gloves only when replacing the blade.
• Follow correct positioning of hands and use clamps.
• Do not reach over machine while it's running
• Do not remove safety devices
• Always hold your workpiece securely clamped in place and make sure that it does not come loose when it is being cut.
• Allows follow correct positioning of hands
• NEVER hold the workpiece with your hands during a cut
• Always support work piece with table, vice or some type of support fixture.
• Support long materials properly so the machine does not get pulled over. Weight of equipment is >75 kg.
• If moving the equipment make sure this is done by two people.
• Don't use the wrong cutting fluid which will lead to chip fire and possible explosion.
• Minimise skin contact with cutting fluid
• Wear mask and eye protection when using cutting fluid.
• Due to friction, the work piece, chips and some machine components can be hot enough to burn you
• When doing maintenance make sure no power is reaching the equipment. The lockout box is not a safety device.

Use the following recommended safety equipment for protection while using this machine:

• Safety goggles for eye protection
• Ear defenders for noise reduction (noise emission = 78dB at idle speed, workplace limit is 80dB).
• Dust masks may be needed depending on materials and their coatings being cut.
• Offer PPE to others in the room who may be affected

• Inspect the blade before use, check it is the correct type of blade with no cracks or missing teeth
• When replacing the blade wear gloves and safety specs and make sure the teeth are facing towards the workpiece.
• The blade specification is: Bandsaw Blade Length: 1,640 mm (64.1/2“). Width: 13mm. 14TPI.
• Here is a suitable replacement blade from Axminster for £11. Axcaliber High Carbon Bandsaw Blade 1,640mm(64.1/2") x 12.7mm 14 Tpi 340686
• The spares are located in the cabinet under the bandsaw.
• If there are no more spares. buy a replacement and request reimbursement through the normal forms. Alternatively, Comment on the forum.

• cold metal
• cast metal
• plastics
• other material not hazardous to health and do not generate dust

NOT TO BE CUT

• wood
• materials that cannot be securely clamped in the machine vice

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1. Stop the machine first.
2. Wait until the blade has stopped moving.

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• Put all safety equipment back.
• Brush or vacuum the machine to remove metal dust. Sweep area around the band saw and bin the rubbish.

1. Find suitable gloves to protect your hands. Even blunt blades can cause damage.
2. Changing the blade requires undoing 10 screws, this is a PITA, a poorly designed process, go carefully, as some parts are not durable.

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• Model Number - MCB128SHD
• Motor Power - 550W
• Saw Blade dimension 1640 x 12.7 x 0.64 mm (Bi-metal saw blade)
• N/G weight - 70/72 kgs, 17/18.5 kg

• Cutting at 90 degrees - 125 x 120mm or 128mm diameter
• Cutting at 45 degree - 80 x 80mm or 85mm diameter
• Cutting at 60 degree - 75 x 25mm or 30mm diameter

• V-belt drive m/min(50hz) - 24/35/55 m/min

• Lowering Cylinder - hydraulic oil, viscosity 32-46 in accordance with DIN 51519, HLP quality
• Worm gear - Mobilgear 629, ISO VG 150 or a comparable oil
• Machine vice spindle - machine oil

Purchased in Spring 2022 with a 3 year guarantee.