Feeding Work Into the SAW, Cleaning | Kawasaki Band Saw guide

FEEDING WORK INTO THE SAW

1.Ensure that the lighting is adequate.

2.Adjust the upper guide to just clear the work piece.

3.Inspect the work piece and remove all nails and other foreign objects before beginning sawing.

4.Hold the work piece firmly against table.

5.Feed the piece work into the blade against the direction of rotation of the blade.

6.Should the blade become jammed, immediately turn the machine switch OFF and wait for the blade to come to a full and complete stop. Unplug the saw from the power source and then proceed to gently disengage the piece from the blade.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

It is important to keep your band saw in perfect operating condition.

CLEANING

After every use of the band saw, the saw and surrounding area should be cleaned thoroughly to remove any buildup of metal filings. Use an air hose or soft bristled brush to clean the saw components. Sweep around the saw or use a shop vacuum to remove the debris from the floor.

ACCESSORIES

Optional accessories for the band saw can include wire-brush wheels that can be used for cleaning and layered cloth wheels that can be used for polishing and buff- ing. Contact ALLTRADE Customer Service at 1-800-590-3723 (toll free) to find out what accessories are available for the band saw.

Only use accessories that are designed to fit your partic- ular band saw. These accessories should be specifically labeled to match the speed and arbor size of the band saw. Failure to use the proper acces- sories could result in property damage, damage to the band saw, and seri- ous personal injury to the operator.

Always attach grounded (3-prong) extension cords to grounded (3-hole) outlets.

If the band saw must be used outside, use an extension cord labeled “W-A” or “W.” These extension cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the chances of electrical shock.

If you must use an extension cord, be sure that the gauge is large enough to carry the amount of current necessary for your power tool. If not, your tool may experi- ence a loss of power, excessive voltage drop or overheating. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord (see table on below).

RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS 120 VOLT AC 60 HZ TOOLS

TOOL CURRENT RATING		CONDUCTOR SIZE IN A.W.G
AMPERE	10FT.	25FT.	50FT.	100FT.
3-6	18	18	18	18
6-8	18	18	18	16
8-10	18	18	18	14
10-12	16	16	14	14
12-16	14	12	12	-
16-20	12	12	12	-