FEATURES
KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
Before attempting to use, familiarize yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements of your saw.
Angle Adjustment Knob
Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting.
Blade Guard
Protects the operator from coming in contact with the blade.
Blade Guide Knob with Lock Lever
Use the blade guide knob and lock lever to adjust the blade guide assembly to keep the blade from twisting or breaking. Always lock the blade guide assembly in place before turning on the band saw.
Dust Exhaust Port
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Latch
Easy open latches allow front cover to be opened for making adjustments.
Miter Gauge
This gauge aligns the wood for a crosscut. The
RapidSet™ Blade Tension Lever
Controls blade tension when changing blades and making adjustments for various sawing applications.
Rip Fence
A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece and is secured with the rip fence handle.
Saw Blade
Saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. (6 mm) blade.
Saw Table with Throat Plate
Your band saw has a square
Scale and Scale Indicator
The scale and scale indicator show the angle or degree the saw table is tilted for bevel cutting.
Switch and Switch Key
Your band saw has an easy access power switch. To lock in the OFF position, remove the yellow switch key. Place the key in a location inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool.
Table Lock Knob
Loosening the table lock knob allows the saw table to be tilted at different angles. Tightening the table lock knob locks the saw table in place.
Tracking Knob
Adjusts tracking to keep blade centered on the wheels.
Tracking View Window
The tracking view window makes tracking adjustments easier to see.
TrackLock® Blade Guides
Upper and lower TrackLock® blade guides helps keep the blade from twisting during operation.
Worklight
Your band saw comes equipped with a worklight that lights the work area for safer, more accurate cuts.
UNPACKING
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury, assemble all parts to your saw before connecting it to power supply. Saw should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing blades, or when not in use.
Carefully remove all parts from the carton and place the saw on a level work surface. Separate and check against the list of loose parts.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
Do not discard the packing materials until you have care- fully inspected the saw, identified all parts, and satisfac- torily operated your new saw.
NOTE: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not attempt to plug in the power cord and turn the switch on until the damaged or missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.
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