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Item 62850
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The Tool Experts
05 2022-1
Application
Installing and replacing the blade
1.
Turn the tension handle
(A)
clockwise to release the tension of the blade.
2.
Set the blade into both guide bearings
(J),
making sure that the blade is centred on them.
3.
Hold the blade on the guides and push in. Make sure that the blade fits around the wheels
evenly.
4.
Turn the tension handle
(A)
until the blade is taut and the handle tight.
5.
Put on your ear and eye protection before connecting the tool to a power supply. Turn on the
tool.
6.
Carefully inspect the blade and make sure it runs steadily and evenly around the wheels and
that its teeth are pointed in the correct direction.
Assembling the guide bar
1.
Assemble the guide bar
(G)
and attach it to the band saw before operating.
2.
Release the screws
(I)
located on the frame.
3.
Move the guide bar
(G)
around the blade as shown, then lock the screws.
Switching the machine on and off
1.
Turn on/off the portable band saw by the on/off switch
(F).
2.
Adjust the speed by turning the speed dial
(E).
3.
The speed can be adjusted to cut different materials.
Cutting
1.
Make sure that the switch is in the off-position before connecting the tool to a power source.
2.
Properly secure your workpiece by clamping it to a workbench or other solid surface.
3.
Always be aware of the position of the power cord of the tool and make sure to keep it out of
the way.
4.
Place the guide bar
(G)
against the workpiece, keeping the blade at a 90° angle to the work-
piece.
5.
Turn the band saw on and allow it to come reach full speed before making a cut.
6.
Adjust the speed by tuning the speed dial
(E).