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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Width ................................................1/8 in. to 3/8 in.
Blade Length .............................................................. 62 in.
Frame to Blade Capacity .............................................. 9 in.
Cutting Thickness Capacity ...................................3-5/8 in.
Table Size ......................................... 11-3/4 in. x 11-3/4 in.
Input ...........................................120 V~, 2.5 Amps, 60 Hz.
No Load Speed ............................ 2,500 FPM (1,270 cm/s)
Dust Port ............................................................... 2-1/2 in.
KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
See Figure 2, page 17.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting.
BLADE GUARD
Protects the operator from coming in contact with the blade.
BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Use the blade guide adjustment knob to adjust the blade
guide assembly up and down, and to keep the blade from
twisting or breaking. Always lock the blade guide assembly
in place before turning on the band saw.
BLADE GUIDES
Upper and lower blade guides helps keep the blade from
twisting during operation.
DUST EXHAUST PORT
A 2-1/2 in. dust exhaust port makes dustless cutting
possible. Attach a dust bag or a shop vac to the dust
exhaust port.
LATCH
Easy open latches allow front cover to be opened for
making adjustments.
MITER GAUGE
This gauge aligns the wood for a crosscut. The easy-to-read
indicator shows the exact angle for a miter cut at 90° and 45°.
RAPIDSET™ BLADE TENSION LEVER
Controls blade tension when changing blades and making
adjustments for various sawing applications.
SAW BLADE
Saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. blade.
SAW TABLE WITH THROAT PLATE
Your band saw has a saw table with tilt control. The throat
plate, installed in the saw table at the factory, allows for
blade clearance.
SCALE AND SCALE INDICATOR
The scale and scale indicator show the angle or degree the
saw table is tilted for bevel cutting.
SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY
Your band saw has an easy access power switch. To lock
in the
OFF
position, remove the yellow switch key. Place
the key in a location inaccessible to children and others not
qualified to use the tool.
TABLE LOCK LEVER
Loosening the table lock lever allows the saw table to be
tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock lever locks
the saw table in place.
TRACKING KNOB
Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.
TRACKING VIEW WINDOW
The tracking view window makes tracking adjustments
easier to see.
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