Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS

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INSTALLING SAW BLADE

Your band saw is designed to ﬁt saw blades 44-7/8” long, 1/2” wide

and 0.025” thick. Use the correct blade size suitable for the mate-

rial being cut. A 10/14 TPI saw blade is included with your saw.

Replacement blades can be ordered from wenproducts.com by

searching the part number 94396B or BB4550.

WARNING! Saw blades are sharp. Wear work gloves and

safety goggles while handling the blades. Inspect blades for

cracks and missing teeth before each use.

1. Turn the blade tensioning handle (Fig. 1 - 1) on the front side of

your saw clockwise to release the blade tension.

2. Flip the saw over to the back side. Hold the saw blade with the

blade teeth facing towards you, and insert it between the two sets

of guide bearings (Fig. 2 - 1). Make sure the blade is fully seated

between the guide bearings - the spine of the blade should be in

contact with the rear thrust bearing.

3. Guide the blade around the two guide wheels and press it in-

wards. Make sure the blade ﬁts evenly around the wheels.

4. Turn the tension handle (Fig. 1 - 1) counterclockwise all the way

until the handle is tight. The blade is now properly tensioned.

5. Put on eye and hearing protection, and hold the tool away from

your body. Plug in and run the tool with no load for a few minutes to

inspect the blade and allow it to seat properly. Make sure the blade

runs evenly and steadily around the guide wheels.

REMOVING THE BLADE

1. Make sure the saw is switched off and the battery is removed.

2. Turn tension handle (Fig. 3-1) clockwise to release blade tension.

3. Wearing work gloves and safety goggles, carefully slide the blade

off the top of the guide wheels and remove it from guide bearings.

NOTE: If saw is not being used for a long time, release tension and

remove saw blade before storage. This will prolong life of the blade.

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WORK AREA & WORKPIECE SET UP

1. Designate a work area that is clean and well lit. Work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent

distraction and injury. Do not operate in wet environment or near ﬂammable materials.

2. Use suitable detectors to ﬁnd hidden utility lines or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with

electric lines can lead to ﬁre or electrical shock; damaging a gas line can result in an explosion; penetrating a water

pipe will cause property damage or an electrical shock.

3. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps (not included) to prevent movement while working. Do not work

materials containing asbestos (asbestos is considered carcinogenic). Dust from material such as paint containing

lead, some wood species, minerals and metal may be harmful (contact with or inhalation of the dust may cause al-

lergic reactions and/or respiratory diseases to the operator or bystanders). Wear a dust mask and work with a dust

extraction device to reduce the risk of personal injuries from saw dust.