USING THE MITER GAUGE
The miter gauge allows for easier and safer sawing by pro-
viding workpiece support when cutting straight (90°) or
angled ends (0° to 30°). The miter gauge supplied with your
bandsaw is adjustable from 0° to 30° right to left.
To use a setting other than 90°, loosen the lock knob
by
turning it counter-clockwise. Rotate the miter head to the
required angle
, shown on the angle indicator. Then turn
the lock knob clockwise to tighten it.
LUBRICATION
CUTTING CURVES
•
When cutting curves, carefully turn the workpiece so the blade follows 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 cut your way out through the waste material area.
•
When cutting long curves, make relief cuts as you go along.
CUTTING CIRCLES
1.
Adjust the blade guard assembly to 1/8" above the
workpiece.
2.
Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade.
Hold the workpiece firmly against the table. Use gentle
pressure. Do not force the work. Allow the blade to cut.
3.
The smallest diameter circle that can be cut is deter-
mined by the width of the blade. For example, a 1/4"
wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approxi-
mately 1-1/2" .
MIN. CIRCLE
DIAM.
BLADE WIDTH
Disconnect machine from power source, before
performing any lubrication or maintenance.
Keep the rack and pinion
as well as the blade tension
adjustment screw
well greased and free of dust or debris.
Clean and remove dust, debris, and old grease after every
10-15 hours of use. After cleaning, reapply grease as need-
ed. (Use any all purpose grease.)
The motor and all bearings are sealed and permanently
lubricated – no further lubrication is required. No other part
of this bandsaw needs lubrication.
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