Dake SE-712, Instruction Manual

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BLADE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
Be sure the Made is assembled to the pulleys such that the vertical edge engages the
work piece first.
BLADE MOVEMENT
Blade Direction
STARTING SAW
Switch button function description (FOR CE ONLY)
CAUIION: NEVER OPERATE SAW WITHOUT BLADE GUARDS IN PLACE.
Be sure the blade is not in contact with the work when the motor is started. Start the motor,
allow the saw to come to full speed, then begin the cut by letting the head down slowly
onto the work. DO NOT DROP OR FORCE. Let the weight of the saw head provide the
cutting force. The saw automatically shuts off at the end of the cut.
BLADE SELECTION
A 8-tooth per inch, general-use blade is furnished with this metal Cutting Band Saw.
Additional blades in 4, 6, 8, and 10 tooth sizes are available. The choice of blade pitch is
governed by the thinness of the work to be cut: the thinner the workpiece, the more teeth
advised. A minimum of three (3) teeth should angage the workpiece at all times for proper