Wen 3962

10-INCH BAND SAW
WITH STAND
Instruction Manual
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MODEL 3962

Wen 3962 Specifications

General

Brand	Wen
Model	3962
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

General Safety Rules

Work Area Safety

Electrical Safety

Crucial precautions for safe use of electrical power tools to prevent shock.

Power Tool Use and Care

Specific Rules for Your Band Saw

Saw Blade Safety

Essential safety practices when handling and using saw blades on the band saw.

Personal Safety

Personal safety guidelines including ventilation, eye/hearing protection, and pacemaker considerations.

Secure Your Workpiece

During Cutting Operations

Detailed instructions and safety measures for performing cutting operations with the band saw.

Electrical Information

Grounding Instructions

Critical information on proper grounding procedures to prevent electric shock.

Guidelines and Recommendations for Extension Cords

Assembly & Adjustments

Assembling the Stand

Installing the Table

Installing the Guide Rail

Installing the Fence

Beveling the Table

Setting the 0 45 Stops

Adjusting the Blade Tracking

Fine-tuning the blade's position on the wheels for smooth and even running.

Using the Miter Gauge

Adjusting the Blade Tension

Correctly setting blade tension to prevent breakage or slippage during cuts.

Adjusting the Upper Blade Guide

Positioning the upper blade guide close to the workpiece for optimal support.

Adjusting the Upper Guide Bearings

Adjusting upper guide bearings for blade life, bearing life, and to prevent blade drift.

Adjusting the Lower Guide Bearings

Adjusting lower guide bearings to prolong blade life and prevent blade drift.

Adjusting the Cutting Speed

Setting the appropriate cutting speed (FPM) for different wood types.

Operation

General Cutting Guidelines

Changing Blades

Step-by-step process for safely removing and installing a new band saw blade.

Maintenance

Routine Inspection

Troubleshooting Guide

Band saw will not start (no sound whatsoever).

Troubleshooting steps for issues where the band saw does not power on.

Band saw will not start (humming sound).

Solutions for when the band saw hums but does not start.

Blade will not track properly.

Blade drifts.

Saw is noisy.

Exploded View & Parts List