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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
General Operating Instructions
1. Before starting the Bandsaw make sure
all adjustments are properly made and
all of the guards are in place.
2. Make sure you know how to turn the
bandsaw off before beginning. To turn the
bandsaw off, push the Switch down.
3. Before turning on the power, make sure
that nothing is obstructing the blade.
4. Keep the Bracket Post (5-1A) down as close
to the material being cut as possible.
5. To turn on the Bandsaw, insert the Key, then
pull the Switch up, see Figure 31. Push it down
to stop and remove Key, see Figure 32. When
turning on the Bandsaw, allow the machine to
reach its full speed before cutting the material.
WARNING! TO PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY AND
AMPUTATION: Keep hands out
of cut line of blade at all times.
6. Do not force the material into the Saw
Blade. Light contact with the Saw Blade will
permit easier following of the line and prevent
undue friction, heating and work-hardening
of the Saw Blade at its back edge.
7. Keep the Saw Blade sharp for easier
forward pressure when cutting.
8. Move the material slowly and steadily
against the Saw Blade.
9. Avoid twisting the Saw Blade when attempting
to turn sharp corners. Remember to slowly
saw around the outside of corners.
Figure 32
Figure 31
Key
Engaged
Key
Power
Switch
10. When cutting curves, turn the material
carefully so that the Saw Blade can
follow the line without being twisted.
11. If a curve is so abrupt that it is necessary
to repeatedly back up and cut a new kerf, a
more narrow Saw Blade should be used.
12. After use, turn off bandsaw, remove
Switch Key, unplug the power cord
and allow the bandsaw to cool.
13. CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE:
Do not allow sawdust to accumulate inside
the bandsaw. After every use, when the
bandsaw is cool, clean out the sawdust:
a. Wear heavy-duty gloves, ANSI-
approved safety goggles and NIOSH-
approved dust mask/respirator.
b. Open the Lower Wheel Guard (69A).
c. Clean the sawdust out with a brush or vacuum.
d. Close the Lower Wheel Guard.
Note: A dust collector may reduce the
need for this cleaning if used.