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Operation (continued)
Blade teeth are sharp. Use care when
handling a band saw blade.
For longest wear and best cutting results, use the
correct blade thickness, width, and temper for the type
of material you will cut.
When sawing small curves and delicate work, use
narrow blades. Otherwise, use the widest blade
possible. For cutting wood and similar materials with this
band saw, purchase blades in widths up to 3/8" (9.5
mm), and a length of 59 1/4 or 59 1/2" (150.5 or 151
mm).
Do not cut ferrous metals with this band saw.
Common causes of blade breakage:
• Poor guide alignment and adjustment.
• Forcing or twisting a wide blade around a short
radius.
• Feeding too fast.
• Dull teeth or not enough set.
• Too much blade tension.
• Setting top guide assembly too high above the
workpiece.
• Lumpy or improperly finished braze or weld on the
blade.
• Continuous running of blade when not cutting.
Blade selection
Operation
Recommended Blade Width
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