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Note:

Always make a trial cut in a piece of scrap to verify

settings; correct if necessary before cutting the

work piece.

5. Place work piece on the saw table.

6. Start saw.

7. Cut work piece in a single pass.

8. Switch off if no further cutting is to be done

immediately afterwards.

Danger!

Prior to all servicing:

1. switch machine OFF;

2. Wait until the saw has come to a complete

stop.

3. Unplug power cable;

– Check to see that all safety devices are

operational again after each service.

– Replace defective parts, especially of safety

devices, only with genuine replacement parts.

Parts not tested and approved by the

manufacturer can cause unforeseen damage.

– Repair and maintenance work other than

described in this section should only be

carried out by qualified specialists.

10.1 Change saw belt

Danger!

Risk of injury, even with the band saw blade at

standstill. Wear gloves when changing

blades.

Use only suitable band saw blades (see

"Technical Specifications").

1. Remove rip fence (26)

2. Loosen the four wing screws on the fence

guide extrusion (25) and remove the fence

guide extrusion.

3. Open both housing doors.

4. Fold blade guard (8) forwards.

5. Position upper blade guide (39) at the very

bottom.

6. Loosen quick release lever (34) until the band

saw blade is loose.

7. Remove dust guard strip (41) by lifting and

place to one side.

8. To remove the band saw blade, guide it

through

– the gap in the saw table (14),

– the blade guard at the upper blade guide (39),

– the side blade shaft and

– the blade guides

9. Fit a fresh band saw blade. Check the correct

position: Teeth point towards the front (door

side) of the saw.

10.Centre band saw blade on the rubber tyres of

the band saw wheels.

11.Retighten the quick release lever (34) until the

blade no longer slips.

12.Replace dust guard strip (41).

13.Fold lower blade guard (8) backwards (close).

Danger!

Close housing doors only when the lower

blade guard is in its closed position.

14.Close both housing doors.

15.Then:

– Tighten band saw blade (see chapter 8.2);

– Align blade (see chapter 10.2);

– Set blade guides (see chapter 10.3 and 10.4);

– let saw test run for at least one minute;

– stop saw, unplug and recheck settings.

10.2 Align band saw blade (set run of

band saw blade)

If the band saw blade does not run in the centre of

the rubber tyres, the tracking needs to be

corrected by adjusting the tilt of the upper band

saw wheel:

1. Release lock nut (42).

2. Turn setting knob (43):

– If the band saw blade is to run more to the rear

of the saw: turn setting knob (43) clockwise.

– If the band saw blade is to run more to the

front of the saw: turn setting knob (43)

anticlockwise.

3. Retighten lock nut (42).

10.3 Align upper blade guide

The upper blade guide consists of:

– a thrust bearing (supporting the band saw

blade from the rear),

– two guide bearings (providing lateral support).

These parts must be realigned after each blade

change and each blade alignment:

Note:

Periodically check all bearings for wear, if

necessary replace both guide bearings at the

same time.

Adjusting the thrust bearing

1. Loosen screw (45) for thrust bearing.

2. Align thrust bearing (44) (distance from thrust

bearing blade = 0.5 mm – when the blade is

moved by hand it must not touch the thrust

bearing)

3. Retighten screw (45) for thrust bearing.

Adjusting the guide bearings

4. Loosen screw (47) for guide bearing.

5. Move guide bearing (46) so that is gently

touching the band saw blade.

6. Retighten screw (47) for guide bearing.

7. Set the guide bearing on the other side of the

band saw blade in the same way.

10.4 Align lower blade guide

The lower blade guide consists of:

– a thrust bearing (supporting the band saw

blade from the rear),

– two guide bearings (providing lateral support).

These parts need to be readjusted after every

band saw blade change or tracking adjustment:

Note:

Periodically check thrust bearings and guide

bearings for wear, if necessary replace both guide

bearings at the same time.

Preparation

1. Open lower housing door and lower blade

guard (8).

Adjusting the thrust bearing

1. Loosen screw (49) for thrust bearing.

2. Align thrust bearing (48) (distance from thrust

bearing blade = 0.5 mm – when the blade is

moved by hand it must not touch the thrust

bearing)

3. Retighten screw (49) for thrust bearing.

Adjusting the guide bearings

4. Loosen screw (51) guide bearing.

5. Move guide bearing (50) so that is gently

touching the band saw blade.

6. Retighten screw (51) for guide bearing.

7. Set the guide bearing on the other side of the

band saw blade in the same way.

8. Close lower guard (8).

9. Close the lower housing door.

10.5 Replacing the band saw tyre

Regularly check the plastic tyres on the band saw

rollers for wear. Replace only in pairs:

1. Remove blade (see chapter 10.1).

2. Lift band saw tyre with a small screwdriver,

then pull off the band saw wheel.

3. Mount new band saw tyres and reinstall the

band saw blade.

10.6 Table insert change

The table insert (15) must be changed if the

sawing gap is damaged.

1. Remove screws at table insert.

2. Remove table insert.

3. Insert new table insert.

4. Tighten the screws at the table insert.

10.7 Cleaning the Saw

1. Open the lower housing door.

2. Remove and empty the chips holder (7).

3. Remove chips and saw dust with brush or

vacuum from:

– inside of the lower band saw housing;

–blade guides;

– operating elements

4. Replace chips holder (7).

10.8 Storage

Danger!

Store saw where

– it cannot be used or tampered with by

unauthorized persons and

– cannot injure anyone standing on the

device.

Caution!

Do not store the saw outdoors, in unprotected

areas or in damp or wet locations.

Use only genuine Metabo accessories.

Use only accessories that fulfil the requirements

and specifications listed in these operating

instructions.

A Band saw blade for wood, plastic - curved cuts

0909029252

B Band saw blade for wood, plastic - universal

cuts

0909029244

C Band saw blade for wood, plastic - straight

cuts

0909029260

D Band saw blade for non-ferrous metals, foams

0909029279

E Circle cutter (max. cutting height 105mm)

631327000

F Belt grinder

631333000

G Abrasive belt K80 (suitable for use with belt

grinder 631333000)

0909030528

H Abrasive belt K120 (suitable for use with belt

grinder 631333000)

0909030536

I Metabo all-purpose vacuum cleaner and

extraction units

(see catalogue)

J Roller stand RS 420

0910053353

For a complete range of accessories, see

www.metabo.com or the catalogue.

Danger!

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified

repair person using only identical

replacement parts. This will ensure that the

safety of the power tool is maintained.

If the mains connection lead of this device is

damaged, it must be replaced with an original

Metabo mains connection lead.

Contact your local Metabo representative if you

have Metabo power tools requiring repairs. See

www.metabo.com for addresses.

10. Care and Maintenance

11. Accessories

12. Repairs

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