OPERATIONS
Always wear safety glass- es when operating the bandsaw. Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury.
DO NOT investigate problems or adjust the bandsaw while it is run- ning. Wait until the machine is turned off, unplugged and all working parts have come to a complete stop before proceeding!
Figure 48. Hand poised over stop button.
General
Your Model W1673 Bandsaw will allow you to perform many types of cutting operations. However, the following section is not a com- plete guide to the many specialized cuts that can be made with this bandsaw; nor does it include the various jigs and aftermarket prod- ucts that can be used with this bandsaw.
We strongly recommend that you read books, trade articles or seek training with bandsaws before performing any cuts in which you are not confident. Above all, your safety should come first. This recommended research will pay off with your increased safety, the quality of your work and the gain in knowledge you will make as a woodworker.
Test Run
Once assembly is complete and adjustments are done to your satisfaction, you are ready to start the machine.
Make sure the starting switch is off. The pad- dle down means the machine is off. Make sure all the fasteners and lock handles are tight.
Plug in the power cord. Pull the START paddle. Make sure that your finger is poised over the paddle (See Figure 48) just in case there is a problem. The bandsaw should run smoothly, with little or no vibration or rubbing noises. Occasionally you may hear a “tick, tick, tick” sound. This is usually caused by the weld in the blade moving through the guide blocks.
Strange or unnatural noises require you to stop the machine. Wait for it to stop moving, unplug the machine, investigate and correct before fur- ther operation.
If the source of an unusual noise or vibration is not readily apparent, contact our service department for help at
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