Woodstock W1673 instruction manual Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws

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13.Use correct tool. Do not force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

14.Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, neck ties, gloves, jewelry, etc.

15.Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning the machine on. Make this a habit!

16.Use proper extension cord. When using an extension cord, make sure it is in good condition. Use extension cords 100' or less in length that are rated Hard Service (grade S) or better, and that have a conductor size of 16 A.W.G. A drop in line voltage, loss of power and overheating can result when using an undersized cord. The extension cord must have a ground wire and ground plug pin, as well.

17.Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

18.Do not leave machine unattended—wait until it comes to a complete stop before leaving the area.

19.Perform machine maintenance and care. Follow lubrication and accessory attachment instructions in the manual.

20.Keep machine away from open flame. Operating machines near pilot lights and/or open flames cre- ates a high risk if dust is dispersed in the area. Dust particles and an ignition source may cause an explosion. Do not operate the machine in high risk areas, including but not limited to, those men- tioned above.

Additional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws

1.Do not operate bandsaw without wheel covers, pulley covers or blade guards in place.

2.Blade replacement, machine adjustments and maintenance are to be done with machine turned off and unplugged. Allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop before doing any of the above.

3.Never position fingers in line with blade. Use push sticks or other safety devices whenever possi- ble.

4.Never back the workpiece from the blade while bandsaw blade is in motion. Turn off machine and wait for blade to come to a complete stop before backing workpiece out.

5.Unplug the machine and test blade tracking and tension before starting the machine. Blades that are loose or not tracking correctly can come off and cause serious personal injury.

6.Workpiece should be well supported leading into and out of the cut. The use of extension tables is recommended.

8.Use relief cuts to ease operations in tight corners and safely remove waste during long cuts.

9.Never reach under table while blade is in motion.

10.If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the machine! Then contact our service department or ask a qualified expert how the operation should be performed.

11.Habits—good and bad—are hard to break. Develop good habits in your shop and safety will become second-nature to you.

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Contents Bandsaw Table Of Contents Woodstock Service and Support Introduction About Your NEW BandsawWarranty and Returns Machine SpecificationsSafety First Disconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicingAdditional Safety Instructions For Bandsaws Keep proper footing and balance at all timesExtension Cords Electrical Requirements110V Operation Grounding220V Operation Avoiding Potential Injuries Unplug saw before changing bladesUse push blocks when necessary Assembly Instructions ContentsHardware StandBandsaw Body Lifting tensioning handleMounting Motor Quick-Connect CordMounting Table Mounting Dust PortTo mount the table Rail placement Fence/RailsAdjustments Location of ControlsDiagram of speed options Speed ChangesInstall/Remove Blades To install the bladeTo remove the blade To tighten your blade by sound To adjust blade tensionBlade Tension To tighten your blade by deflectionTo track the blade using center tracking TrackingRead the next section for coplanar tracking Wheel Alignment To check if your wheels are coplanarLower wheel adjustment control Blade Guides Blade guide assembliesTo adjust the guide blocks Guide block position on bladeTable Adjustments To square the table to the bladeTable Adjustments To make the miter gauge slot parallel with the bladeFence Adjustments To set the fence so it is parallel to the miter slotTo adjust for blade lead with the fence only option Blade LeadOperations GeneralTest Run Ripping CrosscuttingTo perform ripping operations Cutting Curves ResawingTo make curved cuts To resaw, follow this basic procedure Stacked CutsTo make stacked cuts Blade Width Blade SelectionBlade Type Blade TeethMaintenance LubricationMaintenance Schedule Maintenance NotesPage Closure Page Page Page XPB03 Adapter Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA