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OPERATIONS
Before operating the band saw make sure
you have performed the following
adjustments:
Blade tension adjustment
Blade tracking adjustment
Guide bearings adjustment
Make sure all the guards are in place
Ripping
Cutting solid wood with the grain cutting
down the length of the work-piece is called
ripping.
Adjust the fence on the rails, according to
the width of the cut on the work-piece and
turn the hand-wheel to set the guide post
assembly 1” above the work-piece.
Now, turn the band saw ON and use a push
stick or the band saw finger protector model
CT165 (See page-24) to push the work-
piece against the blade. See figure-30
Figure-30 Ripping on CX101
Crosscutting
Cutting solid wood across the grain and in
plywood or metal cutting across the width of
the work-piece is called crosscutting.
Mark the work-piece where you want to
start the cut from and make sure the miter
gauge is at 90° position on the miter slot.
Place the work-piece on the table so that
the marked point is aligned with the blade
and hold the work-piece against the miter
gauge.
Turn the band saw ON and feed the work-
piece against the blade. See figure-31
Figure-31 Crosscutting on CX101
WARNING
CX101 produces fine dust particles
during cutting operation which is very
dangerous for health. Always connect
your band saw to a dust collector.
WARNING
Do not use your fingers to feed narrow
work-pieces into the blade. If you slip,
your fingers might come close the blade.
Always use a push stick.
