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10.AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before turning the START switch on.

11.DO NOT USE THIS TOOL FOR CUTTING METALS OR BRITTLE MATERIALS. Do not cut dangerous materials, such as asbestos which can cause harmful dust or vapors.

12.CAUTION: Some woods contain preservatives such as copper chromium arsenate (CCA) which can be toxic. When cutting these materials extra care should be taken to avoid inhalation and minimize skin contact.

13.BEFORE USING THE BANDSAW, MAKE SURE THE SAW BLADE IS PROPERLY MOUNTED. Make sure the saw blade is balanced, its tension and tracking are properly adjusted, its teeth point downward, and it is not bent or cracked.

14.ALLOW THE SAW BLADE TO SPIN UP TO FULL SPEED BEFORE FEEDING WOOD INTO IT. When turning it off, allow the saw blade to spin down and stop on its own. Do not press against the saw blade to stop it.

15.DO NOT FORCE THE MATERIAL INTO THE SAW BLADE WHEN CUTTING. Apply moderate pressure, allowing the saw blade to cut without being forced.

16.NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MATERIAL STUCK IN THE MOVING

PARTS OF THE BANDSAW WHILE THE SAW IS PLUGGED IN AND RUNNING.

17.THE SAW BLADE WILL BECOME HOT WHILE CUTTING. Allow the saw blade to completely cool before touching.

18.WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE CLAMPS OR OTHER SAFE, PRACTICAL WAYS TO HOLD AND SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE. Do not attempt to saw material that does not have a flat surface, unless a suitable support is used.

19.ADJUST THE BLADE GUIDE (29) about 1/8” (3.2mm) above the material being cut.

20.TURN OFF THE BANDSAW IF THE MATERIAL IS TO BE BACKED OUT OF AN UNCOMPLETED CUT.

21.MAKE “RELIEF” CUTS BEFORE CUTTING LONG CURVES.

22.ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM BLADE.

23.ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BANDSAW FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SOURCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICES OR MAINTENANCE such as leaving the work area, moving the tool from one location to another, changing the saw blade, cleaning sawdust from the unit, etcetera.

SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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Contents Wood Bandsaw For technical questions or replacement parts, please callSave this Manual SpecificationsGeneral Safety Warnings and Precautions Industrial Applications Must Follow Osha Requirements Specific Product Warnings and PrecautionsFigure a SKU 32208/32206 For technical questions, please call See Figure D and Hardware Diagram See Figure C and Hardware DiagramUnpacking Operating InstructionsTo Assemble The Motor Onto The Stand See Figure F and Hardware DiagramHardware Diagram To Assemble The Bandsaw Body To The Stand DiagramSee Figure K Figure KFigure L To Install The Saw Blade To Install The Side Panels To The Stand39A. See Figure N Lighted in Figure O stepSee Figures T See Figure RSee Figures T and U To Adjust The Tracking Of The Saw Blade To Adjust The Saw Blade TensionTo Adjust The Upper Blade Guide Assembly To Adjust The Upper Blade Guides And Support BearingsTo Adjust The Lower Blade Guide And Support Bearing REV 04/02 To Adjust The Angle Of The TableTo Attach The Guide Post Guard To Attach The Dust Chute Figure YTo Operate The Bandsaw Figure AATroubleshooting Guide Please Read the Following Carefully REV 03/04 Assembly Diagram aStand Assembly Diagram B Parts List Assembly B Saw Body Parts List Assembly B Saw Body Parts List Assembly C Parts List Assembly D Assembly Diagram E Assembly Diagram F Hardware Diagram Wiring Diagram