M1048 10" x 18" Metal Cutting Bandsaw

Operation Tips

The following tips will help you safely and effectively operate your bandsaw, and help you get the maximum life out of your saw blades.

Tips for horizontal cutting:

Use the work stop to quickly and accurately cut multiple pieces of stock to the same length.

Clamp the material firmly in the vise jaws to ensure a straight cut through the material and use the quick release vise feature to speed production.

Let the blade reach full speed before engaging the workpiece.

Never start a cut with the blade in contact with the workpiece.

Examine chip color and form for signs of proper feed and speed rates.

Keep drains free of chips for rapid return of coolant to the coolant pump.

Wait until the blade has completely stopped before removing the workpiece from the vise, and avoid touching the cut end—it could be very hot!

Support long pieces so they won't fall when cut, and flag the ends to alert passers-by of potential dan- ger.

Adjust the blade guides as close as possible to the workpiece to minimize side-to-side blade move- ment.

Use coolant when possible to increase blade life.

NOTICE

Loosen blade tension at the end of each day to pro- long blade life.

Bandsaw

Accessories

The following bandsaw accessories may be available through your local Woodstock International Inc. Dealer. If you do not have a dealer in your area, these prod- ucts are also available through online dealers. Please call or e-mail Woodstock International Inc. Customer Service to get a current listing of dealers at: 1-800-545- 8420 or at sales@woodstockint.com.

Figure 26. Bandsaw blades.

D3660—12938" x 1116" x .035 10 TPI Raker D3661—12938" x 1116" x .035 14 TPI Raker D3662—12938" x 1116" x .035 3-4 VP D3663—12938" x 1116" x .035 4-6 VP D3664—12938" x 1116" x .035 5-8 VP D3665—12938" x 1116" x .035 6-10 VP D3666—12938" x 1116" x .035 8-12 VP

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