Metabo BAS 317 Precision WNB, Operating Instructions Manual

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1.

Components and Parts 
(standard delivery) ....................15

2.

Please Read First! .....................16

3.

Safety .........................................16

3.1 Specified Conditions of Use ........16

3.2 General Safety Information .........16

3.3 Symbols on the Machine.............17

3.4 Safety Devices ............................17

4.

Transport ...................................18

5.

Machine Details .........................18

6.

Initial Operation.........................19

6.1 Mounting .....................................19

6.2 Installing the Saw Table ..............19

6.3 Aligning the Saw Table ...............19

6.4 Installing the Fence Guide 

Extrusion .....................................20

6.5 Installing the Rip Fence...............20

6.6 Installing the Push Stick Holder ..20

6.7 Connection of a Dust Collector ...20

6.8 Tensioning the Band Saw Blade .20

6.9 Connection to Power Mains ........21

7.

Operation ...................................21

7.1 Sawing ........................................22

8.

Care and Maintenance ..............22

8.1 Changing the Band Saw Blade ...22

8.2 Aligning the Band Saw Blade......23

8.3 Aligning the Upper Blade Guide..23

8.4 Aligning the Lower Blade Guide..23

8.5 Replacing the Band Saw Tyre.....24

8.6 Replacing the Table Insert ..........24

8.7 Adjusting the Blade Guard's 

Movement Rate...........................24

8.8 Cleaning the Saw ........................24

8.9 Storage........................................24

9.

Repairs .......................................24

10. Environmental Protection ........24

11. Troubleshooting Guide.............24

12. Technical Specifications ..........25

12.1 Available Band Saw Blades ........26

These operating instructions have been
written to make it easier foryou, the user,
to learn how to operate this machine and
to do so safely. These instructions
should be used as follows: 

Read these instructions before use.
Pay special attention to the safety
information. 

These operating instructions are
intended for people with basic tech-
nical knowledge regarding the oper-
ation of a machine like this or similar
electrical power tools. Inexperi-
encend persons are strongly
advised to seek competent advise

and guidance from an experienced
person before operating this
machine. 

Keep all documents supplied with
this machine for future reference.
Retain your proof of purchase in
case of a future warranty claim. 

This machine must not be sold or
lent to someone else without being
accompanied by all machine docu-
ments supplied with it. 

The manufacturer assumes no liabil-
ity for any damage caused by
neglect of these operating instruc-
tions. 

Information in these instructions is
marked as under: 

Danger! 
Risk of personal injury or
environmental damage. 

Risk of electric shock! 
Risk of personal injury
by electric shock. 

Entanglement hazard! 
Risk of personal injury
by body parts or clothing
being drawn into the
rotating saw blade. 

Caution!
Risk of material damage. 

Note: 

Additional information. 

At times numbers are used in illus-
trations (

1

, 

2

, 

3

, ...). These numbers 

indicate component parts; 

are consecutively numbered; 

corresponding with the number(s)
in brackets 

(1)

, 

(2)

, 

(3)

 ... in the

neighbouring text. 

Numbered steps must carried out in
sequence. 

Instructions which can be carried
out in any order are marked by a
bullet point (•). 

Listings are indicated by a dash (–). 

3.1

Specified Conditions of 
Use

This bandsaw is suitable for cutting
wood, plastics, and metals (no hard
metal or hardened metal). 

Do not cut round stock transverse to its
longitudinal axis without suitable jigs or
fixtures. The rotating saw blade could
turn the work piece. 

When sawing thin stock layed on edge a
suitable guide must be used for firm sup-
port. 

Any other use is not as specified. The
manufacturer assumes no liability for
any damage caused by unspecified use. 

Modification of the machine or use of
parts not approved by the manufacturer
can cause unforeseeable damage! 

3.2

General Safety Informa-
tion

x

When using this tool, observe the
following safety instructions to
exclude the risk of personal injury or
material damage. 

x

Please also observe the special
safety instructions in the respective
chapters. 

x

Where applicable, follow the legal
directives or regulations for the pre-
vention of accidents pertaining to
the use of band saws. 

A

General hazards! 

x

Keep your work area tidy – a messy
work area invites accidents. 

x

Be alert. Know what you are doing.
Set out to work with reason. Do not
operate the machine while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medi-
cation. 

x

Consider environmental conditions:
keep work area well lighted. 

x

Prevent adverse body positions.
Ensure firm footing and keep your
balance at all times. 

x

When working long stock use suita-
ble supports. 

x

Do not operate the machine near
inflammable liquids or gases. 

x

The machine shall only be started
and operated by persons familiar
with bandsaws and who are at any
time aware of the dangers associ-
ated with the operation of such
machine. 
Persons under 18 years of age shall
use this machine only in the course
of their vocational training, under the
supervision of an instructor. 

x

Keep bystanders, particularly chil-
dren, out of the danger zone. Do not
permit other persons to touch the
machine or power cable while it is
running. 

x

Do not overload the machine – use
it only within the performance range
it was designed for (see "Technical
Specifications"). 

B

Danger! Risk of electric shock! 

x

Do not expose the machine to rain. 
Do not operate the machine in a
damp or wet environment. 

Table of Contents

2.

Please Read First! 

3.

Safety