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8.0 Operating controls
8.1 Start/stop switch
Press green button to start. Press red paddle button
to stop.
If a power outage occurs, band
saw will resume action instantly upon power
restoration. If outage occurs, immediately press
stop button.
8.1.1 Switch lockout
A hole near the start button will accept a safety
padlock, as shown in Figure 8-1. To safeguard your
machine from unauthorized operation and
accidental starting by young children, the use of a
padlock (not provided) is highly recommended.
Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to
children and others not qualified to use the tool.
Figure 8-1: switch lockout
9.0 Operation
The following section contains basic information,
and is not intended to cover all possible applications
or techniques using the band saw. Consult
published sources of information, acquire formal
training, and/or talk to experienced band saw users
to gain proficiency and knowledge of band saw
operations.
The following figures are general in nature and may
not show your specific model.
9.1 General procedure
1. Make sure the blade and upper and lower
bearings are properly adjusted for tension and
tracking.
2. Adjust blade guide assembly so that the guide
bearings are just above workpiece (about 3/16”)
allowing minimum exposure to blade. See
Figure 9-1.
3. If using the fence, move it into position and lock
it to the guide rail. If you are using the miter
gauge for a crosscut, the fence should be
moved safely out of the way.
4. Turn on band saw and allow a few seconds for
the machine to reach full speed.
Whenever possible, use a push
stick, hold-down, power feeder, jig, or similar
device while feeding stock, to prevent your
hands getting too close to the blade.
5. Place the straightest edge of the workpiece
against the fence, and push the workpiece
slowly into the blade. Do not force the
workpiece into the blade.
When cutting, do not overfeed
the blade; overfeeding will reduce blade life and
may cause the blade to break.
6. When cutting long stock, the operator should
use roller stands, support tables, or an assistant
to help stabilize the workpiece.
Figure 9-1
9.2 Ripping
Ripping is cutting lengthwise through the workpiece,
along the grain (of wood stock). See Figure 9-2.
Figure 9-2: ripping
9.3 Crosscutting
Crosscutting is cutting across the grain of the
workpiece, while using the miter gauge to feed the
workpiece into the blade.
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