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basUcband saw operation
BEFORE USING THE SAW:
WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent injury, do not plug the saw in
until the following steps are completed.
- Assembly and alignment (See pages 11 - 18.)
Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
bevel handwheel, bevel lock knob, blade guides,
backup bearing, guide bar lock knob, and blade
guard (See page 19 )
• Review and understanding of all safety instructions
and operating procedures in this manual
• Review of the maintenance methods for this saw
(See page 36.)
To avoid back injury, get help or use recommended
casters when you need to more the saw Always get help
it you need to lift the saw..
NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur
if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutting tool Do
not store anything above or near the tool where anyone
might stand on the tool to reach them
BEFORE EACH USE:
Inspect your saw.
D1SCONNECTTHE SAW_ To avoid injury from acciden-
tal starting, unplug the saw, turn the switch off and
remove the switch key before changing the setup,
removing covers, guards, blade or sanding belt
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:
• alignment of moving parts,
• binding of moving parts,
• broken parts,
• stable mounting, and
• any other conditions that may affect the way the saw
works
If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any
electrical parts don't work properly, turn the saw off and
unplug the saw RE PLACE damaged, missing, or failed
parts before using the saw again
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep the saw clean
for best and safest performance Follow instructions for
lubricating.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES from
tool before turning it on
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces or
broken blades:
• Use of right blade size, style and cutting speed for the
material and the type of cutting you plan to do.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES (See
page 36) Consult this Owner's manual for recom-
mended accessories Follow the instructions that
come with the accessories The use improper acces-
sories may cause risk of injury to persons
• Make sure the blade teeth point downward, toward
the table.
. Make sure the blade guides and thrust bearings are
properly adjusted.
• Make sure the blade or sanding belt tension is prop-
erly adjusted
. Before sanding, adjust the sanding platen toclear the
table by no more than 1/8 of an inch.
• Make sure the bevel clamp is tight and no parts have
excessive play
To avoid accidental blade contact, minimize blade
breakage and provide maximum blade support, al-
ways adjust the upper blade guide and blade guard to
just clear the workpiece.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and
benches inviteaccidents.. Floor must not be slippery
To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the saw
near flammable liquids, vapors or gases
Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands,
face and ears.
KNOW YOUR SAW Read an understand the owner's
manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applica-
tion and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards peculiar to this tool.
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