ASSEMBLY
CLAMPING BAND SAW TO WORKBENCH
See Figure 6.
If the band saw is to be used as a portable tool, it is recommended that you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other supporting surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping of saw while in use. Any good grade plywood or chipboard with a 3/4 in. (19 mm) thickness is recommended.
■Mount saw to board using holes in saw base as a template for hole pattern. Locate and mark the holes where the band saw is to be mounted.
■Follow the last three steps in the section Mounting Band Saw to Workbench, page 10.
If lag bolts are used, make sure they are long enough to go through holes in the saw base and material the saw is being mounted to. If machine bolts are being used, make sure bolts are long enough to go through holes in the saw base, the material being mounted to, and the lock washers and hex nuts.
Note: It may be necessary to countersink hex nuts and washers on bottom side of mounting board.
9” BAND SAW
ON
O
Fig. 6
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING:
Failure to turn the saw off, remove the switch key, and unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.
ADJUSTING BLADE GUIDE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 7.
To prevent the blade from twisting or breaking, the blade guide assembly should always be set approximately 1/8 in. (3 mm) above the workpiece.
■Turn the lock lever counterclockwise to unlock the blade guide assembly.
■As a guide, use a scrap piece of the same wood you are about to cut to set the height of the blade guide assembly. Adjust blade guide assembly by turning the blade guide knob.
■Lock blade guide assembly in place by turning the lock lever clockwise.
■Always lock the blade guide assembly in place before turning on the band saw.
WARNING:
To avoid personal injury, maintain proper adjustment of blade tension, blade guides, and thrust bearings.
BLADE GUIDE
KNOB
BLADE GUIDE
ASSEMBLY
LOCK
LEVER
4
5
15
0
Fig. 7
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