Porter-Cable 725 Selecting the Blade, To Start and Stop SAW, TWO Speed Switch, Band SAW Blades

TO START AND STOP SAW

1.Make sure power circuit voltage is the same as that shown on the specification plate on the saw. Connect machine to power circuit.

2.Squeeze trigger switch (A), Fig. 1, to start motor. Release trigger to stop motor.

A

Fig. 1

TWO SPEED SWITCH

The Two-Speed Band Saw is equipped with a speed changing switch (B) Fig. 2. For LOW-SPEED cutting, slide the switch bar toward “LO”.

For HlGH-SPEED cutting, slide the switch bar toward “HI”.

B

Fig. 2

SELECTING THE BLADE

BAND SAW BLADES

MODEL 725 requires 447/8" long blades that are .020" thick and 1/2" wide.

WARNING: Blades for stationary band saws are of different thickness than above and WILL NOT fit the precision blade guides on portable band saws. Therefore, they MUST NOT be used.

REFER TO THE BLADE SELECTlON CHART in catalog for types of blades available and their recommended usages. This chart is provided as a guide only. Due to the many materials that can be cut, operator’s experience will determine which blade will have the longest life for any specific operation.

WHICH BLADE TO USE

In general, select a blade which will allow at least two teeth to be engaged in the material thickness. The thinner or the harder the material, the finer the blade teeth. The thicker or the softer the material, the coarser the blade teeth. The hi-speed steel blades stay sharp longer than carbon steel blades.

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