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4. Operation
Start/stop button
This saw is fitted with a no-volt release switch which prevents the saw from
automatically starting again following a power cut or if the mains plug is
reconnected to the mains supply after the machine has been stopped by being
unplugged with the ON/OFF switch set to ON.
The saw is switched on by pushing in the green [1] button and switched off by
pushing in the red [0] button.
Sawing
• The upper blade guide assembly should be
lowered to as close a position to the workpiece
as possible. To lower the assembly, loosen
the locking knob (6) and slide the assembly down.
Tighten the locking knob.
• Set the rip fence to the desired width. Plan the cut
before starting to saw. When sawing a small
workpiece, use a push stick to ensure that your
hands do not come too close to the blade.
• Before sawing a large workpiece, make sure
that there is enough room around the saw
for the workpiece to be manoeuvred safely.
If necessary, you should also make sure that
the workpiece is supported to avoid undue
stress on the blade. Cut the material at a steady,
even pace. A clear sign that the sawing is being
forced too quickly is the motor changing pitch or
slowing down.
Note
• Make sure that the saw blade undamaged and is centred on the blade pulley wheels before starting to saw.
• Feed the workpiece into the blade carefully making sure not to exert too much pressure.
• Hold the workpiece in both hands if you can or use a push stick if the workpiece is too small.
• Always keep your hands well away from the saw blade and think through the cut before starting.
• For the best results, use a sharp saw blade.
• Select the correct saw blade for the thickness of the workpiece and type of cut. Thin and hard woods
require finer toothed blades than thicker, softer woods.
• Tight radii require a narrower blade than straight cuts.
• Use the rip fence as a support when making straight cuts.
• Think about a cut before beginning to saw a workpiece, you might need to reposition the workpiece or turn
it over. Mark out the cut on both sides of the workpiece if necessary.
• Never twist the workpiece without it being pressed against the saw blade, otherwise the workpiece can
become stuck or the blade can bend.
• Always unplug the band saw before making any adjustments or repairs and whenever the saw is not to be used.