932VS Portable Band Saw
Figure 7A | Figure 7B |
A.Insert mounting bracket pin through hole in work vise (Figure 7A).
B.Install safety clip and gently lower saw until it rests on workpiece (Figure 7B).
WARNING Safety clip must be installed to prevent separation of band saw from work vise during operation.
Cutting Procedures Using 32V Vise
WARNING Make sure band saw trigger switch is in OFF position. Connect saw to power source. Only use the vise at heights where a firm grip can be maintained on the saw handle throughout the cut.
1.Grasp band saw handle and lift so blade is clear of workpiece.
2.Depress trigger switch to start saw. Make any nec- essary speed adjustment.
Figure 8
3.Slowly lower saw until blade engages work. Maintain a firm grip on saw handle while saw completes the cut under its own weight. DO NOT FORCE the saw through the workpiece. Support saw weight as cut is completed.
NOTE! During the first cut; the index pin (Figure 8) will also be cut OFF. On subsequent cuts, the index pin is used to accurately position the vise to the workpiece so that the cut will follow a predeter- mined line.
4.As soon as the cut is completed, release trigger switch and disconnect saw from power source.
5.Remove safety clip and lift saw from work vise.
6.Release clamp and remove work vise from work- piece.
NOTE! It may be necessary to add shims (see Figure 9) between the bracket and the saw to produce a 90° cut. See the following instructions: Shim washers are supplied in the hardware package.
Figure 9
Special Procedures
Changing Saw Blades
WARNING Make certain that power cord is un- plugged before changing blade.
Direction of blade travel on left side of saw.
Position of teeth on left side of saw.
Figure 10 – Correct Positioning of Saw Blade.
1.Turn blade tension handle at front of saw 180 degrees clockwise so it points FORWARD to release tension on saw blade.
2.Remove blade, first from pulleys and then from guides.
3.Insert replacement blade between rollers and faces of guides.
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