F.Arm Down Button: Depress to lower arm.
G.Coolant Switch: Turn arrow to ON starting flow of coolant. Turn arrow to OFF stopping flow of coolant. Blade must be circulating for coolant pump to work.
H.Downfeed Rate Knob: Turn clockwise to increase down feed rate. Turn counter- clockwise to decrease down feed rate. See adjusting feed rate page 9.
Prior to Operation
1.All JET bandsaws are designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a bandsaw, do not use until proper training and knowledge have been obtained.
2.Check blade tooth direction matches diagram on blade guides.
3.Check to see that blade is properly seated on wheels after applying correct tension (approximately 25,000 lbs.).
4.Check blade guides for proper adjustments. See guide adjustments, page 11.
5.Position sliding blade guide arms as close to workpiece as possible.
6.Select proper speed and feed rate for material being cut. See speed selection chart found in the enclosed "Guide to Bandsawing" booklet supplied with this saw.
7.Material to be cut must be securely held in the vise. See vise adjustment page 8.
8.Check to see that coolant level is adequate and turn on coolant pump if material to be cut requires it. See coolant pump page 13.
9.Do not start cut on a sharp edge.
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