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OPERATION
HORIZONTAL CUTTING (FIG. R)
Use the work stop to quickly and accurately cut multiple pieces of stock
to the same length. Clamp the material firmly in the vise jaws to ensure a
straight cut through the material.
Let the blade reach full speed before engaging the workpiece. Never start a
cut with the blade in contact with the workpiece.
Chips should be curled and silvery. If the chips are thin and powder-like,
increase your feed rate. If the chips are burned, reduce the blade speed.
Wait until the blade has completely stopped before removing the work-
piece from the vise. Avoid touching the cut ends, as they could be very hot.
VERTICAL CUTTING
Workpieces that cannot be properly supported or stabalized without a vise
should not be cut in the vertical position. Make sure that the vertical table
assembly is securely fastened to the band saw frame so it will adequately
support the workpiece.
Always keep your fingers away from the blade. Adjust the blade guides as
close as possible to the workpiece to minimize side-to-side blade move-
ment.
To assemble the bandsaw for vertical cutting:
1. Disconnect the bandsaw from the power supply.
2. Install the safety bracket (Fig. S - 1) and lock it into place with the pin
(Fig. S - 2) to keep the saw from falling. The bracket should catch on the
notch (Fig. S - 3).
3. Remove the two flathead screws (Fig. T - 1) and the blade guide cover
(Fig. T - 2).
4. Install the table (Fig. U - 1) and replace the two screws removed in Step
3 (Fig. U).
5. Install the table support (Fig. U - 2) with the preinstalled hex bolt, the flat
head screw and the hex nut.
Fig. R
Fig. S
Fig. T
Fig. U
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