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USING THE PUSH HANDLE
The push handle helps to reduce the risk of user inju-
ry through contact with the blade. It acts as a stock
feeder allowing you to push the last few inches of the
board through the blade as shown, while keeping
hands at a safe distance away from the blade.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
NEVER OPERATE THE BANDSAW WITH ANY DAMAGED PART. REPLACE A DAMAGED PART AT THE FIRST
VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE.
1.
Inspect/test the ON/OFF switch before each use. Do not operate the bandsaw with a damaged switch;
replace ...................... a damaged switch immediately.
2.
Periodically inspect the power cord/plug and the blade for damage.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTE-
NANCE.
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
DIAMETER
BLADE WIDTH
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.
