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Operating Instructions
WARNING:
• To avoid possible injury, keep blade wheel motor housing
cover closed, secured in place and in proper working order
while the tool is in operation.
• Turn saw OFF, REMOVE the switch key, and UNPLUG the saw
BEFORE removing, adjusting or installing the blade.
• To avoid possibility of injury from an accidental start,
ensure the On/Off switch (10) is in the OFF position and the
plug is not connected to the power supply before making
adjustments.
Applications
Use the bandsaw ONLY for:
• Sawing wood and plastic.
• Other applications based on approved accessories.
Mitre gauge (Fig 8)
• The mitre gauge fence (19) can be turned 45° left or right.
• To set the angle, loosen the lock knob (R) and rotate the
fence until it reaches the desired angle on the index scale
(Q).
• Re-tighten the lock knob (R).
Sawdust ejection port
• The sawdust ejection port (9) blows dust away from the user
and the work area.
• The opening of the sawdust ejection port measures 1 ¼" and
may be connected to a standard wet/dry workshop vacuum
system.
Fence (Fig 9)
• The quick set fence (20) can be moved on the work table and
locked in place by raising (unlocking) or lowering (locking)
the fence lock handle (S).
WARNING: To prevent personal injury, ALWAYS disconnect the
plug from the power source when making any adjustment.
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Basic Operating Instructions
WARNING: To avoid blade contact and personal injury, adjust
the upper guard assembly (3) so that it just clears the upper
surface of the workpiece.
• For general cutting, follow the pattern lines by pushing and
turning the workpiece at the same time.
• To achieve a curved radius cut, follow the pattern line with
the blade while turning the workpiece. The blade should cut
in the middle of the pattern line.
• Use both hands to feed the work through the blade.
• Make sure you hold the workpiece firmly against the work
table.
• Use light forward pressure and do not force the workpiece
against the bandsaw table.
NOTE: The blade length for your bandsaw is 1425mm (56
WARNING: Blade teeth are sharp. Take care when handling a
bandsaw blade.
Disposal
• Do not dispose of power tools, or other waste electrical and
electronic equipment, with household waste.
• Contact your local waste disposal authority for information on
the proper way to dispose of tools.
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