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OPERATION
Basic Saw Operations
"ON/OFF" Switch (Fig. S)
The switch with safety key is intended to prevent
unauthorized us of the band saw.
1. To turn the band saw ON, insert the black safety key
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into the key slot in the center of the switch
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.
2. Push the key firmly into the slot, then push the switch
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to the ON position to start the band saw.
3. To turn the band saw OFF, push the switch
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to OFF
position.
4. Remove the black safety key
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by pulling it outward
when the saw is complete stop.
WARNING:
Remove the black safety key
whenever the
saw is not in use. Place it in a safe place and out of reach
of children.
General Cutting
WARNING:
For your safety, read and understand all
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 4-7 before using the
band saw.
Operating band saws involves a certain amount of hazard.
Before attempting regular work, use scrap lumber to check
the settings, and to get the feel of operating the band
saw. Read instructions and plan your work before cutting a
workpiece.
Do not turn the power ON until after you have made all
adjustments, checked that the guard is in place, and turned
the wheel by hand to make sure all parts work properly.
Always keep the guide assembly 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) above the
workpiece.
Do not force the workpiece against the blade. Light contact
permits easier cutting and prevents unwanted friction and
heating of the blade.
Sharp saw blades need little pressure for cutting. Steadily
move the workpiece against the blade without forcing it.
Fig. S
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To avoid twisting the blade do not turn sharp corners; saw
around corners.
A band saw is basically a “curve-cutting” saw. It is not
capable of doing intricate inside cutting as can be done
with a scroll saw.
It is also used for straight line operations such as
crosscutting, ripping, mitering, beveling, compound cutting,
and resawing.
WARNING:
To avoid blade breakage, fire or other
damage or injury,
NEVER
use this band saw to cut
metals.
Cutting Curves
When cutting curves, carefully turn the workpiece so the blade
may follow without twisting. If the curve is so sharp that you
repeatedly back up and cut new kerf, use a narrower blade, or
a blade with more set (teeth further apart). When a blade has
more set, the workpiece turns easier but the cut is rougher.
When changing a cut, do not withdraw the workpiece from
the blade. The blade may get drawn off the wheels. To
change a cut, turn the workpiece and saw out through the
scrap material area.
When cutting long curves, make relief cuts as you go along.
Circle Cutting (FIG. T)
1. Adjust the guide assembly to 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) above
the workpiece.
2. Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade.
Hold the workpiece firmly against the table. Do not
force the work and operate with gentle pressure.
3. The smallest diameter circle that can be cut is
determined by the width of the blade. For example,
a 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) wide blade will cut a minimum
diameter of approximately 1-1/2 in. (38.1 mm).
Fig. T
1/2 in. D
1/8 in.
1-1/2 in. D
2-1/2 in. D
3/16 in.
1/4 in.
3/8 in.
1/2 in.
Minimum
Circle Diameter
Blade Width
(3.2 mm) (4.8 mm)
(6.4 mm)
(9.5 mm)
(
12.7 mm)
(12.7 mm)
(38.1 mm)
(50.8 mm) (63.5 mm)
1 in. D
(25.4 mm)
2 in. D
