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SKU 67595
operation
Before starting the Bandsaw make sure
1.
all adjustments are properly made and
all of the guards are in place.
Make sure you know how to turn the
2.
bandsaw off before beginning. To turn
the bandsaw off, push the Switch down.
Before turning on the power
3.
, make
sure that nothing is obstructing the
blade.
Keep the Upper Support Bracket Post
4.
(10B) down as close to the material be-
ing cut as possible.
To turn on the Bandsaw, insert the Key,
5.
then pull the Switch up. Push it down
to stop. When turning on the Bandsaw,
allow the machine to reach its full speed
before cutting the material.
6.
Warning: to preVent
SeriouS injurY and
aMputation:
keep hands out of cut line
of blade at all times.
do not force the material into the Saw
7.
Blade.
Light contact with the Saw Blade
will permit easier following of the line and
prevent undue friction, heating and work-
hardening of the Saw Blade at its back
edge.
Keep the Saw Blade sharp for easier
8.
forward pressure when cutting.
Move the material slowly and steadily
9.
against the Saw Blade.
Avoid twisting the Saw Blade when at-
10.
tempting to turn sharp corners. Remem-
ber to saw around corners.
When cutting curves, turn the material
11.
carefully so that the Saw Blade can fol-
low the line without being twisted.
If a curve is so abrupt that it is neces-
12.
sary to repeatedly back up and cut a new
kerf, a more narrow Saw Blade should
be used.
After use, turn off bandsaw, remove
13.
switch key, unplug the power cord and
allow the bandsaw to cool.
caution: to preVent Fire:
14.
do not allow sawdust to accumulate
inside the bandsaw.
After every use, when the bandsaw is
cool, clean out the sawdust:
Wear heavy-duty gloves, ANSI-ap-
a.
proved safety goggles and NIOSH-ap-
proved dust mask/respirator.
Open the Lower Front Cover (94B).
b.
Clean the sawdust out with a brush or
c.
vacuum.
Close the Lower Front Cover.
d.
A dust collector may reduce the need
e.
for this cleaning if used.