- ON-OFF KNOI_
a. To turn machine "ON", place fingers on Speed
NOTE: The motor will gradually come up to speed after machine is turned "ON", this is a normal condi- tion.
PULL
b. To turn machine "OFF", push in Speed Control/On- Off Knob. NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE UNAT-
TENDED UNTIL IT HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
The variable speed control may be adjusted to the approximate speeds identified on the control panel. Suggested speeds are identified under "Choice of Blade and Speed". Turn the control knob clockwise
(_) to'increase strokes per minute and counter- clockwise
NOTE: To protect the motor the band saw will auto- matically shut off if the work piece is fed into the blade too aggressively or if the blade binds. To restart the band saw; turn machine off, then back on again.
ROTATE
c. To lock knob in "OFF" position, install a padlock
through the post above the knob as illustrated, and lock the padlock, (Padlock is not supplied with the
saw.)
WARNING: For your own safety, always push the
Also, in the event of a power failure (all of your lights go out), push knob "OFF". "LOCKOUT" your knob with a padlock as shown. This will prevent the machine from starting up again when the power comes back on.
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