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Item 60500
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Workpiece and Work Area Set Up
1. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
2. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach
the work area without creating a tripping hazard or
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The
power cord must reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement while working.
3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
A workpiece that hangs over the edge of the Table (8)
5 inches or more needs to be supported properly.
4. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
General Operating Instructions
TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy FROM ENTANGLEMENT:
Keep hands clear of Blade (111) at all times and do not wear gloves when sawing.
Note: The blade is not tensioned during
shipment to prevent damage. It must be
properly tensioned and tracked before use, see
Blade Adjustment controls on page 9.
1.
Types of cut
a.
Standard cuts
are at 90° angle to the Table (8).
Use a push stick to guide the workpiece
through the Saw Blade (111).
b.
contour cuts
are accomplished by guiding
the workpiece free-handed for curve shapes.
When using this guiding method, use both hands
to follow the desired path and keep the workpiece
flat against the Table (8). Stand in front of the
Table (8) and use both hands over the part of
the Table (8) to the right of the Blade (111).
c.
Bevel cuts
are when the saw Table (8) is tilted and
proper work guide methods are used. Unlock the
Table (8) by loosening the Lock Screw (12) on the
underside of the Table (8). Tilt Table (8) to correct
angle using the Tilt Knob (19). When correct
angle is achieved, tighten the Lock Screw (12).
2.
Guide Lock
Knob (33)
Guide Height
Knob (108)
Blade
Guide (37)
Adjust the height of the upper Blade Guide (37)
to barely clear the workpiece.
Loosen the Guide Lock Knob (33). Turn the
Guide Height Knob (108) to adjust the Guide height.
Tighten the Guide Lock Knob (33) after adjusting.
3.
Figure 2
Miter Gauge
Scale (3)
Miter Gauge
Bar (6)
Table (8)
This Band Saw is designed for cutting hard and
soft woods and most plastics. It is equipped
with a Miter Gauge Scale (3) used to secure the
workpiece at a desired angle to produce angle cuts.
Use the built-in Scale to adjust the Miter Gauge (3)
to the required angle.
See Figure 2.
4. Turn on Band Saw using Switch (93) and allow it
to reach to full speed before beginning to saw.
5. Use push-sticks, or blocks (when required) to
move workpiece through the Blade. Use a smooth,
steady action to feed work through the blade.
6. Make sure the workpiece feeds against
the toothed side of the Blade.
7. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
disconnect its power supply after use. Clean, then
store the tool indoors out of children’s reach.
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