Skil 3385-01 manual Cutting curves, Circle cutting Fig, Before attempting regular work

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Assembly and adjustments

 

 

General cutting

 

 

 

 

 

Use scrap lumber to check the settings and to get the feel of operating the band saw

 

! WARNING

 

 

before attempting regular work.

 

 

•Do not turn the power on before all adjustments have been made. Check to make sure the upper guide is in place. Always keep the upper blade guide close to your work, approximately 1/8" (3.2 mm) above the workpiece.

•Do not force the workpiece against the blade. Light contact permits easier cutting and prevents unwanted friction and heating of the blade.

•Sharp saw blades need little pressure for cutting. Steadily move the workpiece against the blade without forcing it.

Use the band saw for straight line operations such as cross-cutting, ripping, miter cutting, beveling, compound cutting, and resawing.

To avoid twisting the blade, do not turn sharp corners; instead, saw around corners.

A band saw is basically a “curve-cutting” saw. It is not capable of doing intricate inside cutting as can be done with a scroll saw.

!Do not use this band saw to cut WARNING ferrous metals.

Cutting curves

When cutting curves, carefully turn the workpiece so the blade follows without twisting. If the curve

is so sharp that you repeatedly back up and cut new kerf, use a narrower blade, or a blade with more set (teeth further apart). When a blade has more set, the workpiece turns easier but the cut is rougher.

When changing a cut, do not withdraw the workpiece from the blade. The blade may get drawn off the wheels. To change a cut, turn the workpiece and saw out through the scrap material area.

When cutting long curves, make relief cuts as you go along.

Circle cutting (Fig. 24)

1.Adjust the upper blade guard to 1/8" (3.2 mm) above the workpiece.

2.Use both hands while feeding the work into the blade. Hold the workpiece firmly against the table.

Use gentle pressure. Do not force the work, allow the blade to cut.

3.The smallest diameter circle that can be cut is determined by the width of the blade. For example, a 1/4" (6.4 mm) wide blade will cut a minimum diameter of approximately 1 1/2" (38.1 mm).

FIG. 24

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Minimum Circle Diameter

Minimum Radius

Blade Width

 

 

 

 

1

1/2” (12.7 mm)

1/4” (6.4 mm)

1/8” (3 mm)

 

 

 

 

2

1” (25.4 mm)

1/2” (12.7 mm)

3/16” (4.7 mm)

 

 

 

 

3

1-1/2” (38.1 mm)

3/4” (19.05 mm)

1/4” (6.4 mm)

 

 

 

 

4

3” (76.2 mm)

1-1/2” (38.1 mm)

3/8” (9.5 mm)

 

 

 

 

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Contents 3385-01 Personal Safety General Safety RulesWork Area Tool Use Additional Safety RulesTool Care Laser safety Specific safety rules for band sawsMotor Specifications and Electrical Requirements General SpecificationsMotor Specifications Connection To a Power SourceTable of Contents Unpacking and Checking Contents Getting To Know Your Band Saw Assembly and adjustments Install the table FigsInstall the fence Fig AdjustmentsTable tilt adjustment Fig Mount the band saw to a work surface FigBlade tension adjustment Fig Blade tracking adjustmentAdjust the upper blade guide Fig Blade guide adjustmentReplace the blade Fig Adjust the lower blade guides Fig Set blade guide assembly height FigWheel brush adjustment Fig Miter gauge adjustment FigChange speeds Figs ON/OFF switch Fig Reset button FigOperation LED work lamp FigsCutting curves Circle cutting FigBefore attempting regular work Do not use this band saw to cut Warning ferrous metalsBlade selection Operation Recommended Blade Width Inches MillimetersMaintenance Drive belt replacement FigsMaintaining Your Band Saw GeneralLieu de travail Consignes générales de sécuritéSécurité personnelle Emploi de l’outil Consignes de sécurité additionnellesEntretien de l’outil Consignes de sécurité relatives aux rayons laser Avertissement Pour réduire le risque de blessuresSpécifications du moteur et spécifications électriques Spécifications généralesSpécifications du moteur Raccordement à une source d’alimentationTable des matières Déballage et inspection du contenu Tableau des pièces en vrac’essence, de naphte ou de solvants très volatils similaires Article Description QTÉConnaissance élémentaire de votre scie à ruban Roue inférieureInstallation de la table Fig Assemblage et réglagesInstallation du guide longitudinal Fig Montage de la scie à ruban sur une surface De travail FigRéglages Réglage de l’inclinaison de la table FigRéglage de la tension de la lame Fig Réglage du mécanisme de contrôle De la lame etRemplacement de la lame Fig Réglage des guides de la lameRéglage des guides supérieurs de la lame Lation d’une lame de scie à rubanDe la lame Fig Réglage des guides inférieurs de la lame FigChangement de la vitesse et Réglage du guide d’onglet FigRéglage de la brosse de la roue Fig Fonctionnement Interrupteur MARCHE/ARRÊTBouton de réinitialisation Fig Lampe de travail à DEL etConsidérations générales relatives aux opérations de coupe Coupes curvilignesCoupe de cercles Fig Rayon minimum Largeur de la lameSélection de la lame Fonctionnement suiteTion d’une lame de scie à ruban Entretien de votre scie à ruban EntretienÁrea de trabajo Normas generales de seguridadSeguridad personal Uso de la herramienta Normas de seguridad adicionalesCuidado de la herramienta Normas de seguridad específicas para sierras de cinta Seguridad para utilizar el láserAdvertencia Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones Especificaciones del motor y requisitos eléctricos Especificaciones generalesEspecificaciones del motor Conexión a una fuente de alimentaciónÍndice Desempaquetado y comprobación del contenido Tabla de piezas sueltasSolventes similares altamente volátiles Artículo DescripciónFamiliarización con la sierra de cinta Ensamblaje y ajustes Instale la mesa FigInstale el tope-guía Fig Monte la sierra de cinta en una superficie De trabajo FigAjustes Ajuste de la inclinación de la mesa FigAjuste de la tensión de la hoja Fig Ajuste de la trayectoria de la hoja yAjuste de las guías de la hoja Reemplace la hoja FigSierra de cinta Ajuste la altura del ensamblaje de las guías De la hoja Fig Ajuste las guías inferiores de la hoja FigCambie las velocidades y Ajuste del calibre de ingletes FigAjuste de la escobilla de la rueda Fig Utilización Botón de restablecimiento FigLámpara de trabajo LED y Línea del láser yCortes generales Corte de curvasCorte de círculos Fig Radio mínimo Anchura de la hojaUtilización continuación Selección de la hojaMantenimiento Mantenimiento de la sierra de cintaReemplazo de la correa de accionamiento Troubleshooting Guide de diagnosticAveria LA Hoja no Alcanza Toda SU Velocidad Localización y Reparación de averíasAveria no SE Puede Hacer UN Corte EN Angulo Recto SM 2610957105 05-08 6/5/08 739 AM 2610957105 05/08
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