SHOPSMITH 11” BANDSAW
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Introduction
The Shopsmith Bandsaw gives you the ability
to crosscut, rip, resaw, pad saw, plus cut
bevels and round stock. The Bandsaw is also
useful for compound cutting, creating shapes
that appear to be carved. You can cut both
natural and man-made woods, most plastics
and some metals with the Bandsaw. Also,
when the Shopsmith Speed Reducer (optional)
is attached to the Shopsmith Mark V, you can
properly cut an even wider range of materials
(the Speed Reducer cannot be used with the
Power Station or Power Stand).
The Shopsmith 11" Bandsaw will accomplish
many woodworking operations that are diffi-
cult or impossible with other tools. Basically,
the Bandsaw blade is an endless loop (or
“band”) of saw teeth revolving on two large
wheels. The thin, flexible blades allow you to
cut curves and other irregular shapes. The
fast cutting action makes it easy to resaw
thicker boards into thinner ones. But these are
just two of the operations your Bandsaw will
do. As you work with this machine, you’ll
find it has many other features that add ease
and versatility to your woodworking.
Safety
The Shopsmith Bandsaw has many built-in
safety features. But the effectiveness of these
features depends on you. Power tool safety is
no more than good common sense. To protect
yourself from injury: READ, UNDERSTAND
AND FOLLOW ALL the information in this
manual. The meanings of WARNINGS, CAU-
TIONS and NOTES are:
WARNING
•
A WARNING is given when failure to follow
the directions could result in injury or loss of
limb or life.
CAUTION
A CAUTION is given when failure to follow
the direction could result in temporary or
permanent damage to the equipment.
NOTE
A NOTE is used to highlight an important
procedure, practice or condition.
General Safety Rules for All
Power Tools
WARNING
• Read, understand and follow this instruction
manual and the manual for whichever power
source(s) you will be using (Mark V, Power
Station or Power Stand).
• Ground all tools (unless double-insulated).
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
Most injuries occur on unguarded power
tools.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before
attempting to operate any tool.
• Do not wear loose clothing, ties, gloves or
jewelry. Roll sleeves up above your elbows,
wear nonslip footwear, and tuck long hair
under a hat.
• Do not operate power tools if you are fatigued
or taking medication or are under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not use power tools in damp, wet or
explosive atmospheres.
• Keep work areas well-lit, clean and free from
clutter.
