Emco Bandsaw

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Model: Emco BS-3
Blade 83.5" 1/2" wide 12TPI
Norfolk Saw Services


The bandsaw can be used for wood and plastic, but moves too fast to cut metals.

Use dust extraction


bandsaw


Manual Front Page


File:Emco-bandsaw-manual-small-1.pdf

File:Emco-bandsaw-manual-small-2.pdf

Hints and Tips

Table Tilt

The bandsaw table can tilt up to 45 degrees.

To use this feature, loosen the M8 nut handle (newly 3d printed after the loss of the original), and use both hands to gently rotate the table.

Ensure that the two U-shaped metal spacers are parallel, and that the semi-circular frameis sitting within the grooves of the black support pins.

Tighten the M8 nut to secure.

Make sure to set the table back to 90 degrees after use, so it is ready for the next person to use.



Troubleshooting

Remember that the table needs to be set at an angle relative to the blade, as this will determine the angle of the cut on the work
The table will be hard to turn if the semi-circular frame is not sitting in the black support pins, or if the pins are full of sawdust