FEATURES
KNOW YOUR BAND SAW
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
ANGLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Tilts the saw table for bevel cutting.
BLADE GUARD
Protects the operator from coming in contact with the blade.
BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT KNOB WITH LOCK KNOB
Use the blade guide adjustment knob and lock knob 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 mak- ing 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.
SAW BLADE
Saw comes with a standard 1/4 in. blade.
SAW TABLE WITH THROAT PLATE
Your band saw has a saw table with tilt control for maximum accuracy. The throat plate, installed in the saw table at the factory, allows for blade clearance.
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
This band saw comes equipped with a worklight that lights the work area for safer, more accurate cuts.
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