MasterCraft 054-4281-8, Instruction Manual

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
TRIGGER SWITCH (fig 6)
1. To turn the band saw ON, push the lock-off button
forward and depress the trigger switch.
2. To turn it OFF, release the trigger switch.
CUTTING
Always hold the band saw handle with one hand
and the auxiliary handle with another on the motor
housing (fig 7).
1. Mount the material to be cut solidly in a vise or other
clamping device.
2. Bring the material guide into contact with the
workpiece. Turn the saw ON.
3. When saw reaches full speed, slowly and gently tilt
the main body of the tool to bring the band saw blade
into contact with the workpiece. It is important to keep
at least two teeth in the cut. Do not apply additional
pressure in excess of the weight of the main body of
the tool. Carefully avoid bringing the band saw blade
suddenly and heavily into contact with the upper
surface of the workpiece. This will cause serious damage to the band saw blade. To obtain maximum service
life of the band saw blade, ensure there is no sudden impact at the beginning of the cutting operation.
4. End pieces which would be heavy enough to cause injury when they drop, after cut-off, should be supported.
Safety shoes are strongly recommended. End pieces may be hot.
5. Hold the saw firmly in both hands so that the saw does not fall against clamped or supported material when
the cut is completed.
6. It is important to keep at least two teeth in the cut. Select the proper cutting position for your workpiece by
referring to the figure 8.
WARNING!
• Never attempt to use this tool by resting it upside down on a work surface and bringing the material to the
tool. Always securely clamp the workpiece and bring the tool to the workpiece, securely holding the tool
with two hands. FPO
fig 7
OPERA
TING INSTRUCTIONS
fig 6
Trigger
switch
Lock-off button