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OPERATION
ON/OFF SWITCH
1. To turn the saw ON, move the switch to the up position (Fig. N - 1).
2. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch to the down (OFF) position.
3. To lock the switch in the OFF position:
A) Wait until the band saw has come to a complete stop.
B) Remove the safety key from the switch housing. Store the safety
key in a safe place.
4. To unlock the switch and turn the saw ON, insert the safety key into
the switch, and move the switch to the ON position.
SUGGESTIONS AND WARNINGS:
• Do not touch the saw blade when cutting.
• During saw operation, wear safety glasses but do not wear gloves.
• Cut only one workpiece at a time.
• Always hold the workpiece down on the table.
• Do not jam any workpieces.
• Do not try to slow the blade down by pushing the work piece against the saw blade from the side.
• When straight cutting against the fence, use a push stick.
• Use a work support when cutting long stock to avoid pieces from falling down after the cut has
been completed.
• Use a dust collector to minimize sawdust.
• When cutting round stock, make sure the piece is as secure as possible.
• Before starting, check that the saw blade and the upper and lower blade guides are in proper
working order.
• Replace damaged parts immediately.
• Assume the correct working position (the blade’s teeth should be pointing towards the operator).
• Take all necessary precautions to avoid kickback during operation.
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Fig. N
USING THE MITER GAUGE
1. Place the miter gauge into the slot on the table. (Fig. O)
2. Loosen the knob on the gauge to set a new miter angle (between 0
and 60 degrees).
3. Tighten the knob firmly before cutting begins.
NOTE: A 0° cut is a straight cut that is perpendicular to the blade.
Fig. O
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